UChicago Library Codex Ms. 558

• Primary compiler

• Major author

Yes, rare.

Rebound; A fragment of the original binding is attached to inside front cover. 

Page edges are not evenly trimmed

Yes, regular.

Single.

Either a presentation copy book or for use in religious singing; rare cross-outs are artful.

Double-ruled lines between items; occasionally accompanied by a free-hand swirl.

Pagination by folio

Title page suggests this was the first of two volumes ("There is another vol, larger Quarto.")

Section of sacramental hymns ff. 170–197.

Possibly, given the number of anonymous poems, but there is no clear evidence of original work.

Paginated by folio.

Evidence of pencil margins.

Yes, not decorated: "A Collection of Religious Poems &c. by an uncertain Author. Some are borrowed from Dr. I. Watts. There is another vol, larger Quarto."