Early 1900s: The Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan – Religious Tract Society

This book is a reprint of the classic religious allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, written by John Bunyan in the 17th century. The story follows the journey of Christian, a man who sets out from his hometown, the City of Destruction, to reach the Celestial City. Along the way, he faces various obstacles and temptations, but ultimately perseveres with the help of fellow pilgrims and divine intervention. The book is presented in the form of a dream, and is meant to convey spiritual truths and lessons to the reader.

This particular edition of The Pilgrim’s Progress was published by The Religious Tract Society in London, and features eight original illustrations by Harold Copping. The book is housed in a red cloth hardcover with some wear and staining on the front and back cover, and a prize plate on the inside opposite cover dated April 10th, 1931. Despite its age, the book is well bound and has no markings or writing inside.