1883 Swedish Christlig Chrönska Kalender, E Aug Skogsbergh, Christian Almanac, Lutheran Religious Book

Christlig Chrinika Kalender for 1883 AF E. Eug Skogsbergh. Entire text is Swedish. Hardcover. Measures 8" by 5.25". 125 pages. Good conditoin. Shows a little age.

Discover a rare piece of 19th-century Swedish religious heritage with this antique 1883 hardcover edition of "Christlig Chrönska Kalender för 1883" (Christian Chronicle Calendar for 1883), compiled or edited by the notable Swedish-American pastor E. August Skogsbergh. Written entirely in the Swedish language, this beautifully preserved volume would have served as an almanac, yearbook, or devotional guide for its contemporary readers.

This fascinating book measures approximately 8 by 5.25 inches and contains 125 pages. It is in good condition for its remarkable age (over 140 years old), showing a little gentle age, which is to be expected. The vibrant red cloth cover features beautiful and ornate gold embossed lettering and decorative touches, typical of the period's fine bindings. Inside, one would expect to find calendar information for 1883, along with devotional readings, religious articles, poems, stories, or other items of Christian interest relevant to the Swedish-speaking community of the time.

This antique Swedish book is a significant find for collectors of Scandinavian-American history, antique religious texts, publications by E. Aug Skogsbergh, or 19th-century almanacs. It would make a unique and thoughtful gift for someone with Swedish heritage, a historian of Lutheran or Mission Covenant church history, a student of 19th-century immigrant communities, or anyone who appreciates rare and historically significant antique books. This is a remarkable piece for a specialized collection or as a display item with deep historical and cultural roots.

While this book appears to be in good condition, there may be minor imperfections that I missed.

Erik August Skogsbergh (1850-1939) was a highly influential Swedish-born pastor who became a leading figure in Swedish-American religious life, particularly within the Lutheran (Augustana Synod) and later the Mission Covenant Church communities. He was a noted evangelist, preacher, and hymn writer, sometimes referred to as the "Swedish Moody" for his impactful ministry.