Vintage 1952 The Riverside Church Sermon Pamphlet Robert J McCracken NYC Duty For Sale

On Putting Duties First and Rights Last

(Sermon Pamphlet by Dr. Robert J. McCracken | December 1952 | The Riverside Church, New York)

Up for sale is an original vintage 1952 sermon booklet titled "On Putting Duties First and Rights Last" by Dr. Robert J. McCracken, preached at The Riverside Church in New York City. Published as part of The Church Monthly (Volume 26, No. 8) in December 1952.

This booklet presents a reflective Christian perspective on personal responsibility, individual morality, and the balance between human rights and civic/moral duties in post-WWII American society.

Item Details & Specifications

• Title: On Putting Duties First and Rights Last

• Author: Dr. Robert J. McCracken

• Publisher: The Riverside Church (The Church Monthly, Vol. 26, No. 8)

• Date: December 1952

• Format: Staple-bound pamphlet / booklet

• Language: English

• Dimensions: Approx. 7 inches tall (see photo with ruler for exact scale)

Condition

• Overall: Very Good vintage condition.

• Cover: Paper cover shows light age-toning and minor handling wear, with clean text.

• Binding: Staple binding remains intact and secure, with light surface rust on the exterior staples.

• Interior: Pages are clean, complete, and fully readable with mild age toning.

• Markings: Previous owner’s signature in blue ink on the back cover (M. Holcomb); no major highlighting, underwriting, or missing pages.

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