{"product_id":"antique-miniature-honey-drops-christian-devotional-scripture-book-pocket-size","title":"Antique Miniature Honey Drops Christian Devotional Scripture Book Pocket Size","description":"This is a charming antique miniature edition of Honey Drops, a beautifully preserved little Christian devotional book published by the American Sunday-School Union in Philadelphia. Measuring just 2 inches tall, this tiny red cloth-bound book features decorative gilt lettering and ornamentation, patterned endpapers, and 128 pages of thoughtfully selected Bible scriptures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA LITTLE BOOK WITH A WONDERFUL HISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1855, Honey Drops was created to make daily scripture reading simple, meaningful, and accessible. Its original preface, dated March 20, 1855, has been preserved in this later printing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn especially interesting historical detail is the publisher's address printed inside: 1816 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The American Sunday-School Union relocated to this address in May 1907, helping establish that this particular copy was printed sometime after that date. Although its exact publication year is unknown, it is believed to be an early 20th-century edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe American Sunday-School Union was an influential Christian publishing and educational organization dedicated to spreading biblical teachings and establishing Sunday schools throughout America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e366 DAYS OF SCRIPTURE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its tiny size, Honey Drops contains 128 pages with 366 daily scripture selections, including an additional reading for leap year!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is organized by month, January through December, with numbered readings corresponding to each day of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt also includes a fascinating List of Subjects covering 31 devotional themes, including God's love, prayer and praise, faith, kindness, charity, honoring parents and teachers, the teachings of Jesus, repentance, obedience, and the promise of heaven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA POCKET-SIZED COMPANION OF FAITH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks such as this were intended to encourage regular scripture reading and Christian reflection. Its remarkably small size made it convenient to carry in a pocket or keep close at hand throughout the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may have belonged to a Sunday school student, teacher, or devout Christian who treasured having a little collection of scriptures readily available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a century later, this little book offers a touching glimpse into everyday religious life and the tradition of carrying personal devotional literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts surviving cloth binding, complete pages, and original decorative details make it a particularly appealing example of miniature Christian publishing. While its exact rarity has not been established, finding an early pocket-sized devotional with its contents intact is a lovely discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION DESCRIPTION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and signs of use. The original cloth-covered binding remains intact, with light rubbing and scuffing along the edges, minor surface wear, and some gentle discoloration and smudging to the covers. All 128 pages are present and in good condition, with no visible tears. A few pages exhibit minor original printing imperfections where the ink did not fully transfer, and one page has a small crease. Overall, a beautifully preserved miniature devotional with charming evidence of its age and history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\" H x 1.5\" W x 1\/4\" D","brand":"American Sunday-School Union","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67842011398333,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/6692\/9341\/files\/67ce6a58-bbdd-4c1f-81f2-06f7879def20.jpg?v=1792447443","url":"https:\/\/1wayvintageshop.com\/products\/antique-miniature-honey-drops-christian-devotional-scripture-book-pocket-size","provider":"1WayVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}