An autograph manuscript (unsigned) of a sermon on Psalm 65 in the hand of Increase Mather. Written on a single bifolium ([4] pages), tipped into an album and accompanied by a transcription in the hand of F.B. Perkins.
Title from caption on BPL card catalog; date from BPL card catalog.
Notes (acquisition):
Acquired in March, 1879. Formerly lot no. 1053 in the sale of the library of George Brinley.
Notes (object):
Prior to conservation in 2018: quarterbound in vellum and papier tourniquet. Title stamped in gilt along the spine. Ink stamp of the BPL binder dated August 19th, 1879. Bifolium currently in an archival folder, housed together with previous binding.