Vintage Religious Hymnal Lot 2 The Service Hymnal 1946 & The Psalter Hymnal

Vintage Religious Hymnal Lot
The Service Hymnal & The Psalter Hymnal
2 Items, Mid-20th Century

This lot features two classic American Protestant hymnals from the mid-20th century. These volumes provide a comprehensive collection of liturgical music and traditional psalms, including "The Service Hymnal" with its distinctive shaped-note notation option, reflecting the musical traditions of American church life during this era.

ITEMS INCLUDED:
1. The Service Hymnal - Hope Publishing Company, 1946. Published in Chicago, this volume includes round and shaped notes for general use in church, school, and home. Brown cloth cover with embossed detailing and gold-tone lettering.
2. The Psalter Hymnal - The United Presbyterian Board of Publication. Features the Psalms and selected hymns. Green cloth cover with decorative gold-tone border and title.

Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age and liturgical use. The Service Hymnal shows significant wear to the spine with fraying at the head and tail; cover has rubbing and minor staining. The Psalter Hymnal is in good condition with minor surface scuffing to the cloth and clean internal pages. Both bindings remain intact with no loose pages visible.