Description: [029222] (Christianity - 19th Century - Beilby Porteus). A Summary of the Principal Evidences for the Truth and Divine Origin of the Christian Revelation. Designed Chiefly for the Use of Young Persons. New-Bedford: Abraham Shearman, Jun., 1802. 130 + (1) page list of books for sale by publisher Shearman. Beilby Porteus (1731 - 1809) Bishop of London "... made full use of his position to further the interest of the campaign to abolish the slave trade...Porteus was strict at all times in enforcing the discipline and doctrine of the church...was generous to poorer clergy and attempted to raise the stipends and status of assistant curates." (Andrew Robinson in the ODNB) Front endpaper with the previous owner name of Danl Robinson, with the price paid for the book and noting "of my Bound Books No. 82" and a corrected entry; title page also with these notes. Approx. 4 1/4" x 7" size; bound in full polished leather, spine with simple line-rules gilt. Some tips wear, chipping and rubbing to binding; old discoloration on back cover and continuation into several of the back leaves; some light scattered foxing; in good condition.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Bolivia, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-09-11T19:52:23.000Z
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Binding: Leather
Language: English
Author: BEILBY PORTEUS
Publisher: Abraham Shearman, Jun.
Topic: CHRISTIANITY REVELATION
Subject: CHRISTIANITY REVELATION DIVINITY
Original/Facsimile: Original