Eighteen publications relating to The Society of Friends, bound together in a single volume. [SOCIETY OF FRIENDS]
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8vo. [175 x 105 x 42 mm]. Bound c.1875 in green cloth, the spine lettered in gilt, plain endleaves and edges. (A little rubbed and marked).
1798-1844
The contents has been written in manuscript on the front endleaves, and they have the ink stamp of B. B. Le Tall of 20 Bootham, York. The same stamp appears on the title of the first work, along with an ink inscription "Benjamin Le Tall, Woodhouse, Nr. Sheffield, 3rd mo[noth] 1870", which is repeated on the following leaf. There are a few spots and a little light soiling and occasional marginal pencil marks and notes, but the condition is generally good throughout.
1. ROBERTS (Daniel). Some Memoirs of the Life of John Roberts. Written by his Son. A New Edition.
81pp.
London: printed and sold by William Phillips, 1825
An engraving of a view of the house of John Roberts at Siddington near Cirencester has been pasted to the verso of the title. Originally written in 1725 and published in Exeter in 1746, Library Hub locates only a single copy of this1825 edition, at Society of Friends.
2. SHARPLES (Isaac). A Short Narrative of our Dear and Worthy Friend Isaac Sharples, Late of Hitchin: Written by himself sometime before his Decease. To which are added, Some of his Solid and Weighty Expressions, Little before his End. A New Edition.
21, [3] pp.
London: printed and sold by James Phillips and Son, 1798
With the half-title, with ink signature of Joseph Kitching, and final advertisement leaf. Previously published in two editions in 1785, ESTC lists 13 copies in eight locations for this 1798 edition.
3. A Short Account of Anne Jordan, of Mountmelick, Ireland.
12pp.
Carlisle: Scott and Benson. London: Charles Gilpin, 1842
Library Hub locates two copies, at Birmingham University and Society of Friends. It was reissued in 1843 (Society of Friends).
4. A Brief Account of William Bush, Late Carpenter on board the "Henry Freeling"; including his Correspondence with Daniel Wheeler.
iv, 36 pp.
London: Charles Gilpin, 1844
Library Hub locates four copies of this first edition, at University of Bradford, University of Essex, Oxford and Society of Friends. It was published in Philadelphia in the same year.
5. A Memorial of York Monthly Meeting of Friends, Respecting Lindley Murray.
28pp.
York: printed and sold by W. Alexander and Son; sold also by Harvey and Darton, W. Phillips, E. Fry, and W. Darton, London; R. Peart, Birmingham; David F. Gardiner, Dublin, 1826
Library Hub locates 11 copies.
6. The Ancient Testimony of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, Respecting some of their Christian Doctrines and Practices: Revived and Given Forth by the Yearly Meeting Held in Philadelphia, in the Fourth Month, 1843.
84pp.
Philadelphia: printed by Joseph Rakestraw, 1843. Manchester: re-printed by John Harrison, 1844
Library Hub locates five copies of this Manchester edition. It was also published in London and Dublin in 1844.
7. A Testimony to the Authority of Christ in his Church, and to the Spirituality of the Gospel Dispensation; also against some of the Corruptions of Professing Christendom.
12pp.
Leeds: printed by A. Pickard, 1840
Library Hub locates seven copies.
8. EDGERTON (Joseph). Address to the Members of the Society of Friends.
23pp.
London: Charles Gilpin, 1843
Library Hub locates two copies, at University of Birmingham and Society of Friends.
9. A Summary of the History, Doctrine, and Discipline of the Society of Friends. Written at the Desire of the Meeting for Sufferings in London; and First Published in the Year 1790. Thirteenth Edition.
27pp.
London: Edward Marsh, 1843
Library Hub locates two copies, at British Library and Society of Friends.
10. FORSTER (Josiah). Some Reflections on the Importance of a Religious Life, Offered to the Young Members of the Society of Friends.
37pp.
London: Darton and Harvey, 1834
Library Hub locates six copies.
11. Epistle from Pastor G. to his Congregation in St. Petersburgh, on the Anniversary of his Birthday 2/14 December, 1831.
8pp.
Manchester: J. Gleave, 1838
Library Hub locates two copies, at British Library and Manchester Public Libraries.
12. [SUTTON (Joseph)]. The Light of Christ Exalted: or the More Excellent Way briefly set forth. Being an Apology for Leaving the Methodists, and Joining the Society of Friends. Addressed to the Sincere and Devout amongst the Methodists, by J.S.
69pp.
London: Darton and Harvey; and J. and A. Arch, 1835
Library hub locates five copies.
13. BARCLAY (John). A Noble Testimony to "The Word Nigh in the Heart"; Set Forth in Three Letters, which Originated on the Introduction of Systematic Religious Instruction Among Friends.
24pp.
Leeds: printed by Anthony Pickard, 1844
Library Hub has no copies of this edition, but has another printed by John Harrison (University of Manchester and Society of Friends).
14. RICHARDSON (George). Brief Remarks on some of the Charges Recently Made Against the Early Writers of the Society of Friends.
36pp.
Newcastle: printed by T. and J. Hodgson, 1837
Library Hub locates four copies, at British Library, Birmingham University, Durham University and Society of Friends.
15. [COMPTON (Theodore)]. A Letter to the Young Men of the Society of Friends. By One of Themselves.
44, [4] pp.
London: by Harvey and Darton, 1840
With 4pp of advertisements at the end. Library Hub locates seven copies.
16. MASSEY (William). Synopsis Sacerrima; or, an Epitome of the Holy Scriptures, in English Verse; Chiefly designed for Children, to be got by Heart when they have learned to read.
24pp.
London: printed and sold by William Phillips, 1801
Tear to the last leaf repaired long ago. A little soiled and stained. Originally published in 1719, Library Hub locates two copies of this second edition, at University of Manchester and Society of Friends.
17. STAMP (John). The Female Advocate: or, the Preaching of Women Clearly Proved to be in Strict Accordance with the New Testament, the Usages of the Primitive Church, Old Methodism, etc.
vi, 46 pp.
London: [printed and published by] J. Pasco, 1841
Unrecorded on Library Hub, and known from a single copy on Worldcat, at Drew University.
18. LISTER (Thomas). Poems Descriptive of Harrogate and its Vicinity, together with Lines on Monk Bretton Observatory, near Barnsley.
22, [2] pp.
Leeds: printed and published by F. E. Bingley, 1833
Library Hub locates two copies, at University of Leeds and York Minster.
Stock no. ebc7815