(Franklin Imprints) [The Following five early Pennsylvania imprints, 1759-1760], bound together in contemporary calf: a. Hartley, Thomas, A Discourse on Mistakes Concerning Religion, Enthusiasm, Experiences, &c. London, Printed; Germantown reprinted by Christopher Sower, 1759. octavo, 71, [1] pp. Evans 8364, Sabin 30696 b. DELL, William, Christ's Spirit, A Christian's Strength; or, A Plain Discovery of the Mighty and Invincible Power, that all Believers Receive through the Gift of the Spirit. Germantown: Printed by Christopher Sower, 1760. octavo, pp. 73-168. Evans 8576; Sabin 19437 c. DELL, William, The Doctrine of Baptisms, Reduced from its Ancient and Modern Corruptions; and Restored to its Primitive Soundness and Integrity. London Printed; Philadelphia, Reprinted, by B. Franklin, and D. Hall, 1759. octavo, 43 pp. Evans 8338, Sabin 19438, Miller 702 d. DELL, William, The Trial of the Spirits, both in Teachers and Hearers. Wherein is held forth the Clear Discovery, and certain Downfal, of the Carnal and Anti-Christian Clergy of these Nations. London…printed…Philadelphia: Re-printed by B. Franklin, and D. Hall, 1760. octavo, 55 pp. Evans 8578, Sabin 19439, Miller 726 e. RUTTY, John, The Liberty of the Spirit and of the Flesh Distinguished: In an Address to those Captives in Spirit among the People called Quakers, who are commonly called Libertines. Dublin, printed; Philadelphia, Re-Printed by B. Franklin, and D. Hall, 1759. octavo, 64pp. Evans 8486, Sabin 74499, Miller 719 The five bound together at a very early date, probably for Benjamin Griscom, whose signature appears on several of the title-pages. Full calf on four raised bands, covers box-ruled in blind with double fillet; spine ruled with a single fillet above and below each band. Binding is rubbed, hinges weak, free endpapers gone; light foxing and scattered spots within. Price: USD 2,750.00 other currencies   order no. 129    inquire

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