Art, Gold & Silver, Primitives & Rare Books
Lot 257:
Description
Group of antique religious and theological books including The Principles of True Christianity Vindicated by William Grimshaw (London, 1846), Christian Science Hymnal with hymns by Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy (Sunday School Edition), A Manual of Instruction in Church History by Rev. George W. Shinn (New York, 1876), Domestic Economy Vol. I by Michael Donovan (London, 1830), and The Principles of Religion as Professed by the Society of Christians Usually Called Quakers by Henry Tuke (York, 1827). Volumes display cloth and leather bindings with expected age wear, foxing, and some spine and edge loss, with several early ownership inscriptions including Henry Schater of Jackson, Michigan and Frederick Farrand dated 1830. An interesting group of 19th century religious, theological, and practical household texts representing Christian Science, Quaker doctrine, church instruction, and early domestic science.
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