The Salt-Cellars – C.H. Spurgeon – 1891 | Proverbs with Commentary

The Salt-Cellars by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This alphabetical collection of proverbs includes accompanying notes written by Spurgeon himself. Many entries appeared earlier in his John Ploughman titles but are presented here with expanded remarks and new inclusions. The set reflects a consistent theme of moral commentary drawn from everyday sayings. Impressive, decorative Victorian bindings.

‘British Weekly’ says of this work:

“These proverbs and quaint sayings may be of great service in sermons and platform addresses. Preachers and speakers would do well to make a judicious use of them.”

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Salt-Cellars. Being a Collection of Proverbs, Together with Homely Notes Thereon
• Author(s): Charles Haddon Spurgeon
• Publisher: London: Passmore and Alabaster
• Edition: First edition, 1891–1893
• Format: (12mo), two-volume set
• Binding: Decorative blue cloth
• Size:  7.5 in x 5.25 in (19 cm x 13.5 cm)
• Collation:
  • Vol. I – viii, 334, [2], 8 pp
  • Vol. II – [2], 367, [1], 8 pp
• Contents Include:
  • Homely Notes
  • Proverb Listings
  • Observations on Usage
  • Moral Commentary
• Provenance: Handwritten inscription of Graham Rosie on Vol. II title page

Condition:

Very Good. Original decorative cloth bindings show mild rubbing to edges and corners. Fading to Vol. I spine; staining to Vol. II boards. Hinges are sound and text blocks secure. Contents are complete, with only minimal age wear or handling visible.

Why Collect This?

• First edition with Spurgeon’s expanded proverb commentary
• Impressive, Victorian bindings
• Appeals to collectors of Spurgeon and Baptist theology

Item Number: #28875