Pocket hymn book of "The Psalms of David" copied by John Hoult, Inscribed 1818
Scope and Contents
This is a pocket volume containing a compilation of psalms and hymns, penned in a single hand probably by John Hoult, entitled "The Psalms of David Selected for Public Worship from various versions. With an appendix containing Hymns for the principal Festivals of the Church of England". It is a direct transcription of a provincial edition of Richard Cecil’s compilation of canonical psalms first published in 1795.
Dates
- Publication: Inscribed 1818
Creator
- Hoult, John, fl 1818 (Calligrapher) (Calligrapher, Person)
- Cecil, Richard, 1748-1810 (Evangelical Anglican priest) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 volume ; 89 mm x 52 mm
Custodial History
Inscription in ink at head of front free endpaper: "John Hoult, Dudley. Dec. 20 1818".
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in March 2025. Accession no. SC-Acc-2025-0082.
Physical Description
Pocket notebook neatly penned in a single hand in brown ink throughout, small 12mo (89 x 52mm) ; some occasional light foxing, with some light browning to paper throughout; stationary binding of full red polished calf with wallet style folding flap, with marbled endpapers, spine in compartments ruled in gilt with gilt oval motif, all edges gilt.
Processing Information
Catalogued in July 2025 by Aline Brodin, using information provided by the seller.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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