Life of Theodosia Ann Barker Dean China Missionary 1851 Pharcellus Church 1st Ed

William Heath, 1851. Antiquarian first edition cloth bound hardcover of Notices of the Life of Theodosia Ann Barker Dean, Wife of Rev. William Dean, Missionary to China by Pharcellus Church.

Book is protected in a clear mylar wrapping.

This memoir chronicles the short but devoted life of Theodosia Ann Barker Dean (1819–1843), an English-born Baptist woman who became one of the first female missionaries to East Asia. Written by Pharcellus Church, it details her marriage to Rev. William Dean and their service, particularly in Bangkok and Hong Kong, where she was praised for her fluency in Chinese and teaching work. Published as an inspirational text, the book highlights her piety and dedication to the mission field before her untimely death at the age of 24.

Acceptable. Cloth spine material is heavily chipped and detached at the front cover hinge exposing binding material underneath. Covers worn with chipped corners. Light pencil marking inside the front cover. Binding is solid and square. Page block nice. Interior pages crisp and clean. Rare antiquarian book with exterior flaw in good reading condition.