Antique 1861 Deutsches Gesangbuch German Hymnal Philip Schaff Civil War Era

Antique Civil War-era German-language hymnal, Deutsches Gesangbuch, edited by noted theologian Philip Schaff for the German Reformed Church in the United States. Pocket edition published in Philadelphia.  Copyright page is dated 1860; church approval text records the hymnal's final adoption at the Easton, Pennsylvania Synod in September 1861, dating this printing to 1861 or later. Features German Fraktur text and an ornate embossed dark brown binding with gilt spine lettering.  Condition is consistent with its 160+ years of age, with substantial rubbing and edge/corner wear to the covers, loss to decoration, age toning, foxing and other signs of use. Interior appears intact from inspection. Please see photos for condition.  A fascinating piece of Civil War-era German-American religious and Pennsylvania history.