Cremation and Other Modes of Sepulture

Philadelphia, PA: J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1884. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. First Edition. Cloth. Discussion of interment and the substitution of a better method of burial wiith facts and arguments to support this theme. Williams points out historical data of other cultures forms of burial as well as religious views. Scarce treatise in any condition. Bound in maroon cloth with gilt titling and blind decorative stamping. Visible edgewear and tears to interior pages, loose front endpaper, otherwise intact and legible. Ex-library stamping to cover, former owner ex libris, and circulation card adhered to rear endpaper. Includes annotation in pencil: "Timothy Nicholson, Esq. Compliments of [sic] ... Henssy...Do not be afraid of this little book as it is full of truth and wisdom." 82 pages, small 8vo.