1877 THOMAS NEEDHAM. Pair of 19th Century Hymnals with Thomas Needham Provenance.

A charming pair of 19th century hymnals, the second of which has a wonderful inscription from use with services of Evangelist Thomas Needham, friend of D. L. Moody and brother to evangelist George Needham. 

Phillips, Philip. Song Sermons for General Use and Special Services. New York. Hunt & Phillips. 1877. 

Very early imprint in limp cloth. Minor rubbing at extremities, rear wrap folded at one time; a few dog-eared pages. Sound and attractive.

Also

Select Gems. A Choice Collection of Popular Hymns and Music for Use in Prayer Meetings, The Home, and Sunday Schools. Philadelphia. American Baptist Publication Society. 1889. 

Fair condition, shaken, quite worn, and pencil throughout. 

This volume inscribed on the blank ffep in pencil, "Ida W. Crowell. Union Evangelical Service. First Baptist Church. Chorister E. C. Avis. Evangelist Thos. Needham" The recipient's name likely in her own hand and quite different from the remainder of the inscription. The remainder either in Avis' or Needham's hand."