MCGREW, G. W. - The Story of the Bell and Other Poems

San Jose, CA: Times-Mercury Steam Book and Job Printer, 1885. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This book is in Good condition and was likely issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The book covers have fading and rubbing, especially by the spine and spine joints. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous owner's address label on the front pastedown page, underneath which is the advertisement by the author of the poem. This thin book of poetry was most likely issued as a fundraiser for the first Presbyterian church erected in Los Gatos California. Mr. McGrew was an "ardent Presbyterian and elder in the Santa Clara Church" who helped organize and raise funds for a church to be built in Los Gatos. Not only did he help to organize the interested parties and work on committees, he was instrumental in procuring and installing the church bell. From the church history pages on line - "The church bell was procured by subscription primarily through the efforts of Mr. G. W. McGrew and was installed in the belfrey." (from the Church website). Good .

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