The Power of Religion on The Mind, in Retirement, Affliction, and at The Approach of Death: Exemplified in the Testimonies and Experience of Persons Distinguished by Their Greatness, Learning, or Virtue
(Murray, Lindley)
New Bedford: Abraham Shearman, Jun., 1799. 12mo. in full calf. viii + 232 (2). Title page notes "From the Seventh Edition, corrected and much enlarged". Collection of anecdotes on the title subject by such historical notables as Solomon, Charles V, Wolsey, Walter Raleigh, John Donne, Grotius, Mary Queen of William III, Locke, Addison, Newton and numerous others. There is also an appendix " An Account of the Plague in London and Some Extracts from the Writings of Pious and Eminent Men, against the Entertainments of the Stage, and Other Vain Amusements". The binding is well worn and rubbed and with some loss at the head of the spine. Lacking front blanks (so that the title page is the first leaf to appear). Heavy offsetting about the edges of the title page which also bears a contemporary ink notation or signature "George Washington" and one other word. Occasional stains to the text. Good Leather_bound (Item ID: E7175)
$100.00