An American Seminary: A History of Hamma School of Theology

Synod of Ohio, Lutheran Church of America, Columbus, OH, 1980. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Very Good+. Signed by Author. This copy is number 632 of a special edition limited to 2,000 copies. The author, at the time the 11th president of Wittenberg, has signed under his name on the title page. There is a presentation card laid in indicating that the book was a gift from the Board of Directors of Hamma School of Theology. From the card: "As one of its final acts, the Board commissioned Dr. Kinnison to prepare this history as a complement to Dr. Willard Allbeck's 'Theology at Wittenberg,' which was a history of Hamma up to 1945. This completes that record of faith, commitment and contribution to American Lutheranism by the leaders of the church at Hamma." Size: 8"-9" - Octavo (8vo). 245 pages. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked. Bound in dark tan textured paper over boards with bright gilt title on the front cover and spine. Corners are sharp; minimal shelf wear. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage, other than some rubbing on the folds. It is now protected in a clear archival Brodart sleeve. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Lutheran - Ohio; Denomination - Lutheran; United States; 1980s; History. Signed by Author. Main Picture: William A. Kinnison, An American Seminary: A History of the Hanna School of Theology (Limited, Signed Edition) - Front panel of dust jacket and spine. Picture 2: William A. Kinnison, An American Seminary: A History of the Hanna School of Theology (Limited, Signed Edition) - Rear panel of dust jacket and page edges. Picture 3: William A. Kinnison, An American Seminary: A History of the Hanna School of Theology (Limited, Signed Edition) - Front cover and spine. Picture 4: William A. Kinnison, An American Seminary: A History of the Hanna School of Theology (Limited, Signed Edition) - Rear cover and page edges. Picture 5: William A. Kinnison, An American Seminary: A History of the Hanna School of Theology (Limited, Signed Edition) - Title page with signature; detail of limitation notice. Picture 6: William A. Kinnison, An American Seminary: A History of the Hanna School of Theology (Limited, Signed Edition) - Laid in gift card from the Trustees. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1135. .