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[1848-1878] [Baptist Church State of New Hampshire] Group of 16 Minutes/Proceedings of the New Hampshire Baptist Convention [1848-1878]. 8vo. Original printed wraps some lightly soiled, sunned to edges, one or two lightly foxed, otherwise Very Good. [1848, 1857, 1863, 1865-1875, 1877-1878]. Various printers over the years: Concord: Ervin B. Tripp, Laconia: Baldwin & Farrington, Concord: Fogg, Hadley & Co., Manchester: Charles Livingston, Concord: McFarland & Jenks, Concord: Edson C. Eastman, Concord: Republican Press, Nashua: Moore & Langley, Nashua: H. R. Wheeler. $175

1857 - Barnard, Daniel D. (Daniel Dewey), 1797-1861. A Letter From the Hon. D. D. Barnard Addressed to the Hon. Erastus Brooks, Senator, &c., on the Proceedings Against Trinity Church now Pending in the Senate of the State. Albany [N.Y.] : Van Benthuysen, 1857. 8vo. 43pp. Original green printed wraps lightly toned with a few minor chips to edges. From the library of REv. Charles Mason with his name inscribed to corner of front wrap. Barnard had retired from public service at this time. [Trinity Church N.Y.C. Legal Estate Concerns] [Brooks, Erastus, 1815-1886]. Very Good. $35

1887 - Bates, Daniel M. (Daniel Moore), 1821-1879. The Apostolic Church. 3d. ed. / by Rev. Daniel M. Bates…Professor St. John’s Missionary College, Shanghai, China. New York: Protestant Episcopal Society. 1887. 12 mo. 39pp. Original wraps with small tear to top edge of front wrap at spine. Small pen mark and address to front cover. Very Good. OCLC: 9762868 locates one copy. [Church History–Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600]. $75

1858 - Bedell, Gregory T. (Gregory Townsend), 1793-1834. A Short Treatise on the Doctrine of the Trinity. / by the Rev. Gregory T. Bedell, D. D. New York: Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge. 1859. 16mo. 39pp. Original printed wraps lightly rubbed and soiled, contemporary library inscription to top margin of front cover. Leaves clean, few corners bent. Very Good. $20

Early American Magazine

1792 - Belknap, Jeremy (1744-1798), Young Alexander (1768?-1834). The American Apollo. [No. 9.] Friday, March 2. 1792. [Vol. I.] Containing the Publications of the Historical Society, Essays, Moral, Political, and the Daily Occurrences in the Natural, Civil, and Commercial World. Subscriptions for the American Apollo are Received by the Publishers at their Printing Office;...Printed at Boston, by Belknap & Young. [1792]. 8vo. 12pp. Original decorated paper wraps, unbound. Wraps and leaves loose (all present), otherwise Fine. A rare early American magazine with decorated and advertised paper wraps. Contents: Eulogy for Joseph II. Late Emperor of Germany, Discovery of Ancient Coal-mine in Ireland, Tract on "Neatness", Foreign Intelligence from London (India) Dispatches from Lord Cornwallis, Congress of the United States; Procedure for determining the number of members of the House of Representatives given to each State, American Intelligence (Kingston, Jamaica) Indian News related by a Gentleman from Kentucky (Miamies and Indians from Lake, 1200 strong, 56 dead, etc...), More Indian News (Gen. Scott killing 700 Indians with only the loss of 6 men, "Gen. Scott brought in near 700 Scalps"), Senate on Raising 3 additional Divisions for Indian Wars, List of Married, Dead, Boston Price Current (Coffee, Fish, Rum, etc), Custom House Entries, etc. Founder of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and overseer of Harvard, Belknap issued "The American Apollo" as a weekly magazine on January 6, 1792 [Belknap & Young], and was later printed by [Belknap & Hall]. The American Apollo ceased publication with the issue of December 25, 1794. Fine. $175

[1857] Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. Christian Zeal. Holy Places. Two sermons preached at the re-opening of the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, Bordesley … London: J. Masters & Co. / Birmingham, B. H. Leather. [1857]. 8vo. 32pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume no wraps otherwise clean and bright. Very Good. [Acts xix., 19.] $15

1850 - Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. The Church, the Crown, and the State, Their Junction or Their Separation: Considered in two sermons bearing reference to the judicial committee of the Privy Council. / by Rev W. J. E. Bennett. Third ed. London: W.J. Cleaver, 1850. 8vo. 41, [1] pp. Disbound pamphlet, outer leaves lightly soiled. Very Good. OCLC: 16569094 [8] [Church and state – Great Britain – Privy Council and Judicial Committee] $20

1850 - Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. The Church, the Crown, and the State, Their Junction or Their Separation: Considered in two sermons bearing reference to the judicial committee of the Privy Council. / by Rev W. J. E. Bennett. Fourth ed. London: W.J. Cleaver, 1850. 8vo. 41, [1] pp. Disbound pamphlet, outer leaves lightly soiled. Very Good. OCLC: 16569094 [8] [Church and State – Great Britain – Privy Council and Judicial Committee] $15

1845 - Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. On the Schism of Certain Priests and Others Lately in Communion with the Church: a Sermon / by the Rev. William J.E. Bennett ... : preached at St. Paul’s on the 22nd Sunday after Trinity, 1845. London: W.J. Cleaver, 1845. [First ed.] 8vo. 18 pp. Disbound pamphlet with few minor spots of foxing, short marginal tears (about ½ cm.) Contemporary ownership inscription: “J. Murray Wilkins” to top margin of title. Very Good. OCLC: 31956371, 6893967 $45

1849 - Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. A Sermon, in Two Parts: God’s Judgment in the Pestilence; preached at S. Paul's, Knightsbridge, thirteenth and fourteenth Sundays after Trinity, 1849 / by William J.E. Bennett. London: W.J. Cleaver, 1849. [First ed.] 8vo. 36 pp. Disbound pamphlet very good. Contemporary ownership inscription: “J. Murray Wilkins” to top margin of title. OCLC: 32359827 [5] [Church of England – Epidemics – Famines] $45

1847 - Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. Sins of the church and people : a sermon preached at St. Paul’s, Knightsbridge, on the Vigil of the Annunciation, 1847, being also the national fast day : with an appendix concerning the Holy Communion on days of fasting / by William J.E. Bennett. 2nd ed. London: W.J. Cleaver, 1847. 8vo. 32 pp. Disbound pamphlet vertical center crease otherwise just about fine. "The profits to be given to the distressed Irish." [Fasts and feasts – Church of England] COPAC [5] $45

1860 - Beresford Hope, Alexander James Beresford (1820-1887). The Church Cause and the Church Party. London: John Murray, 1860. 8vo. 56pp. (Reprinted from the "Christian Remembrancer" Jan. 1860.) Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, vertical crease to title, otherwise Fine. [Currant affairs-English Church- London Union] $45

1865 - Beresford Hope, Alexander James Beresford (1820-1887). Church Politics and Church Prospects. By the author of “The Church Cause and the Church Party," "Two Years of Church Progress," and "The American Church in the Disruption." London: John Murray, 1865. Inscribed by author to half title. 8vo. 47pp. (Reprinted from the "Christian Remembrancer" Jan. 1865.) There is a rather significant passage by Beresford Hope, which clearly aluminates his political views towards the American Civil War: "Of the Church in the Confederate States we know still less; but, without precise information, we may make sure that the Clergy and the members of that Church are strengthening and ennobling their country-men in their glorious struggle." Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, vertical crease to center, otherwise Fine. $125

"As far as the future of the black race is concerned, we are convinced that the longest step ever taken, across the Atlantic, towards its complete though gradual emancipation, was the secession of the South."

1862 - Beresford Hope, Alexander James Beresford (1820-1887). Two years of Church progress. By the author of the Church cause and the Church party. (Reprinted from the "Christian Remembrancer," for January, 1862. London: J. & C. Mozley; John Murray, 1862. 8vo. 27pp. Signed and dedicated by author to corner of title: "From the author Alex Beresford Hope". From the collection of Rev. John Jebb, with his name to title and several corrections/notes to margins. The author believes that Mr. Davis is no more a rebel than Mr. Lincoln: "they respectively and legitimately represent different readings of a document not meant to be straightforward by those who framed it...carried it with long delays...through the legislatures of thirteen jealous sovereignties." No wraps otherwise Fine. [United States-Civil War-Slavery-Davis-Lincoln]. $225

1847 - Bennett, William J. E. (William James Early), 1804-1886. Apostacy. A Sermon, Reference to a Late Event S. Paul’s Knightsbridge, Preached on the Twenty Second Sunday After Trininty 1847 by the Rev. William J. E. Bennett, M.A. 3d Ed. London: W. J. Cleaver, Baker Street, 1847. 8vo. 16pp. Disbound pamphlet. Title page lightly toned. Otherwise clean and bright. Very good. [Church of England – Apostacy] OCLC: 16162301 $45

1807 - Bentley, William (1759-1819). A Sermon, before the Governor, the Honorable Council, and Both Branches of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: on the Day of General Election, May 27, 1807. By William Bentley. Boston: Printed by Adams and Rhoades, printers to the state, 1807.

8vo. 25pp. Pamphlet, unbound, uncut, sewn as issued. Leaves clean and bright. Contemporary presentation inscription in pencil to half-title quite faded: "Presented by Cap. E. Stanley Jan, 28". An election sermon/ history of the US, Commonwealth of Mass, Mr. Cotton, Parker, Raleigh, Drake, Dr. Franklin, etc. mentioned. Better than Very Good. Shaw & Shoemaker 12105 $65

1831 - Bickersteth, Edward (1786-1850). An Address to Ministers of the Church of England on the Duties of the Present Times; a sermon preached in the parish church of Hatfield, on Monday, June 20, 1831, at the triennial visitation of the Lord Bishop of Lincoln. London, L. B. Seeley and Sons, 1831. [First Edition]. 8vo. 32pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, some light sporadic foxing. Very Good. $35

[ANNEXATION OF TEXAS]

1845 - Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876 (Editor). The Globe. City Of Washington. January 2, 1845 – April 30, 1845. New Series, Vol. 2 – No. 1 – 35. Including 10 Supplements. Lacking one issue, (No. 13. Thursday, February 13).

Each 4pp. in seven columns. Elephant Folio. (18 X 24) Faint creases at folds light sporadic foxing, otherwise leaves clean & bright. An excellent group of 34 consecutive issues including 10 single leaf extras removed from bound volume, still attached at gutter. Covering an interesting period of debate over the reannexation of Texas, Inauguration of the Eleventh President of the United States, questions regarding Texas & Slavery, admission of the States of Florida & Iowa, the Oregon Bill, “the designs of England upon California”, etc. James Knox Polk’s inaugural address if full (March 4th) published Thursday March 6th: “None can fail to see the danger to our safety and future peace if Texas remains an independent state or becomes an ally or dependency of some foreign nation more powerful than herself…[I] endeavor by all constitutional, honorable, and appropriate means to consummate the expressed will of the people and Government of the United States by the reannexation of Texas to our Union at the earliest practicable period.” Samuel Morse telegraphed the address and the events of the ceremony to Baltimore on his newly invented machine. Speeches on the Annexation include Messirs: Dayton (NJ), Winthrop (MA), Collamer (VT), Daniel (NC), Marsh (VT), Hudson (MA), Barnard (NY), Hamlin (OH), McIlvain (PA), Douglass (IL), Bowlin (MO), Berrien (GA), Andrew Jackson’s letter to the Editor, Vinton (OH) on admittance of Iowa & Florida…and of course reports of the Twenty – Eight Congress (2d. Session) regarding the reannexation and other issues. “The joint resolution from the House, as amended on the motion of Mr. Walker, was passed by a vote of 27 to 25.”, “ Texas restored to the Union. The struggle in the Senate is terminated.” Very Good & Better. $1000

1842 – Blomfield, Charles James (1786-1857). A Charge Delivered to the Clergy of London at the visitation in October, MDCCCXLII. London: B. Fellowes, J., G., F., & J. Rivington, and Hatchard & Son, 1842. [R. Clay, Printer] 8vo. 76, [1] pp. Includes bibliographical references. Disbound pamphlet in fine condition. OCLC: 14248223 – 18445486 $25

[183-] – Blomfield, Charles James (1786 - 1857). A Manual of Family Prayer. / by Bishop Blomfield. New York: Protestant Episcopal Tract Society. [183-] [No. 34.] 12mo. 36pp. Original printed wraps with library stamp to top margin of front cover. Leaves clean and bright. Just about Fine. OCLC: 32955346 locates one copy. [Episcopal Church -- Prayer-books and devotions] OCLC: 80328420 locates no copies. $45

1724 - Bolde, S. (Samuel) 1649-1737. Some Thoughts Concerning Church Authority. Occasion’d by Reading several Books against the late Lord Bishop of Bangor’s Preservative, &c. And His Sermon Preach’d before the King, March 31. 1717. In A Letter to a Friend. By Samuel Bolde ...London, Printed for J. Peele, 1724. 8vo. v, [1], 138 pp. Sewn pamphlet in fine modern wraps paper label to front cover. Leaves clean with light toning to margins, few with spots of foxing. A clean fresh copy. Title vignette. Text embellished with a number of fine head/tail pieces & illuminated initials. Publisher's preface signed: Pet. Templeman. Some thoughts by the "Professed enemy of persecution" [Bold], on the Bangorian Controversy, especially Bishop Hoadly's sermon: "The Nature of the Kingdom, or Church of Christ..." which was sent to him along with a number of other books for review by by Templeman. [Hoadly, Benjamin 1676-1761] Very Good and Better. $175

1834 - Burgess, Thomas (1756-1837). Christian Theocracy: or, the doctrine of the trinity, and the ministration of the holy spirit, the leading and pervading doctrine of the New Testament. Addressed to the humblest understanding, as well as to the most enlightened. In a second letter to Mrs. Joanna Baillie / by the Bishop of Salisbury. Salisbury: W.B. Brodie & Co. 1834. 8vo. xii, 56pp. Sewn pamphlet, disbound. Half title, a bit toned and foxed. Else, clean and bright. Includes bibliographical references. [Holy Spirit --History of doctrines] [Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851] OCLC: 55544490 [3] $75

1815 - Burgess, Thomas (1756-1837). Letter to the Honourable and Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Durham, on the Origin of the Pelasgi, and on the Original Name and Pronunciation of the Aeolic Digamma: in answer to Professor Marsh's Horae Pelasgicae. By the Bishop of St. David's. Carmarthen: Printed and sold by J. Evans. 1815. [First Edition]. 8vo. pp. 42, [1p. adv.] Sewn pamphlet no wraps. Foredge of title chipped at bottom. Leaves clean. A criticism of Dr. Herbert Marsh's recent publication: "Horae Pelasgicae, part of the first, containing an inquiry into the origin and language of the Pelasgi". Bishop Burgess sets out to prove Dr. Herbert wrong or misinformed on numerous instances. [Text in Greek-Hebrew-English] Very Good. $95

[1707] Burnet, Gilbert (1643-1715). A Sermon Preach’d Before the Queen, and the Two Houses of Parliament, at St. Paul’s, Decemb. 31, 1706, the Day of Thanksgiving for the Wonderful Successes of this Year. /by the Right Reverend father in God, Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Sarum ... London, Printed and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster [1707] 12mo. 16pp. Pamphlet in modern blue wraps paper label to front cover. Corners of leaves numbered, several marginal crosses in brown ink, likely contemporary, otherwise Near Fine. Psalms LXXII, 4 [War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714] $65