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1855 - Carlyle Thomas (1803-1855). Apostles: Given, Lost, and Restored. “My Sheep Hear My Voice.” New York: John Moffet, 1855. [1st US ed.] 8vo. 63pp. Original pink printed wraps foxed, lightly soiled. Internally Fine, clean and bright. An investigation of: 1- The nature of Apostleship, its Permanency, 2- Constitution, 3- Decay, 4- Restoration, and 5- Credentials. [The Brit. Lib. Cat. Attributes the authorship to Thomas Carlyle, of the Scottish Bar. Very Good. [Doctrinal Theology] $75

1866 - Cazenove, John Gibson (1821-1896). Inconsistency: Real and Apparent. A Sermon Preached Before the University of Oxford,: On the Fourth Sunday in Lent, 1866, by John Gibson Cazenove, … London: Rivingtons, 1866. 8vo. 36pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume no wraps otherwise about Fine clean and bright. [2 Kings x. 28, 29.] $15

14 Issues

1835-39 Clarke, James Freeman (1810-1888), Osgood, Samuel (1812-1880), etc. The Western Messenger Devoted to Religion and Literature. Louisville, Ky.: Western Unitarian Association. [1835-39] 8vo. One of the most influential periodicals printed in the West. 14 issues, all in original paper wraps, generally in very good condition. Two issues (Vol. VII. No. IV. – V.) are both lacking rear wraps with a few marginal notes probably in Thomas Maylin's hand. These two issues are slightly taller, with green wraps, published in Cincinnati. Vol. VII. No. V. with a hole to top corner margin going through the journal with no loss of text. Leaves clean with some negligible sporadic foxing.

Association copies with ink inscriptions to top margins of front wraps: Jos.[eph] Peabody (1757 - 1844), Hon. Stephen C. Phillips (Stephen Clarendon), 1801-1857. and Thomas Maylin. Contains: Osgood's 9 page review of Emerson's first published work "Nature": "The author is not such a dreamer on the beauties of the universe, as to forget its material uses. Channing on Slavery, First Synagogue in the West, Lyman Beecher and his daughter [Harriet?] on Unitarianism, Abolition [Methodist Church], Perkins on Slave Education, Poems by Tennyson, Interesting description of the Kentucky-Tennessee Horse Race, etc. Editors and contributors include: Thomas Maylin, Theodore Parker, Humphrey Marshall (1812-1872), William Henry Channing, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Ephraim Peabody, Francis Parkman (1788 - 1852), Mann Butler, C. P. Cranch, James Handasyd Perkins (1810-1849), Alfred Tennyson, and others. Vol. I. No. 9-10. -- Vol. II. No. 1-6 -- Vol. III. No. 1-4 -- Vol. IV. No. 4-5. [Unitarianism - Transcendentalism - Abolition of Slavery - Western Poetry and Culture] $825

1831 - Clerical Member [Gordon, J. E. ?]. Observations addressed to the Trinitarian friends and members of the Bible Society; Comprehending the Principle Arguments in Support of the Proposed Alteration in the Constitution of the Society. / by a Clerical Member...London: J. Nisbet. 1831. 8vo. 15pp. Sewn pamphlet no wraps removed from bound volume. Light spots of foxing to title and rear leaf. Observations on a new society which was to be known as the "Trinitarian Bible Society". Near Fine. Rare. $75

Two Pamphlets Bound Together, Toleration Act 1689

1722 - Cocks, Richard, Sir (1658-1726). The Church of England Secur'd; the Toleration Act Enervated: and the Dissenters Ruin'd and Undone...bound with: Over Shoes, Over Boots; being a Second Part of the Church of England Secur'd; the Toleration Enervated: and the Dissenters Ruin'd and Undone ... Both second editions...London: 1722. 8vo. [8], 60, 38, [1]pp. Each with separate title and pagination. In modern wraps paper label to front cover. Leaves clean and fresh lightly toned with a few negligible spots of foxing. "Church of England Secur'd" includes half-title. "Over Shoes, Over Boots" with title vignette. Text embellished with several fine headpieces and illuminated initials. [Toleration Act 1689 - Church of England] Very Good and Better. $195

1722 - Cocks, Richard, Sir (1658-1726). A Perfect Discovery of the Longitude ...2d. Ed. London, Printed for John Clark, 1722. 8vo. 24pp. Pamphlet in modern wraps paper label to front cover. Leaves fresh and clean, lightly toned with a few spots of foxing to margins. Text embellished with several fine headpieces and illuminated initials. In the dedication the author goes to great length asking Charles Earl of Peterborough for his blessing and protection. The pamphlet is a condemnation of the clergy, calling instead the Parliament to be the true Church of the land.

[Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough, 1st Earl of Monmouth, c. 1658-1735] Very Good and Better. $85

1722 - Cocks, Richard, Sir (1658-1726). Sir R――d C―ks His Farewel Sermon; Shewing, The Christian Religion was not Introduced by Power and Force, nor Established by Violence...London: Printed for J. Roberts...1722. 8vo. 37, [1]pp. Pamphlet in modern wraps paper label to front cover. Leaves fresh and clean, lightly toned with a few spots of foxing to margins. Text embellished with two fine headpieces and two large illuminated initials. [Establishment of the Church - Conversion to Christianity] Very Good and Better. $95

Collection of Four Uncommon Reprinted Pamphlets Bound Together, 3/4 calf over marbled boards lightly rubbed with minor scrapes to spine. Episcopal stamp to first title and first leaf of text, library plate to front pastedown, paper label to spine. Extra title leaf for first pamphlet bound in. Last pamphlet with silverfish damage to top corners of leaves (no loss of text). Leaves clean and bright. No half-titles or wraps. 8vo.

1796 - Seed, Jeremiah (1700-1747), and Watson, Richard (1737-1816). A Short View of the Evidences of Christianity, as contained in two sermons by the Rev. Jeremiah Seed, two sermons by the Bishop of Landaff, and the last chapter of Paley’s Evidences. Published by order of the Association for discountenancing vice, etc. Dublin: Printed by W. Watson & Son. 1796. 8vo. 94pp. Sermon I. Atheism & Infidelity Refuted in Two Sermons by Richard Watson, Lord Bishop of Landaff. with caption-title, p.[43], Sermon II. 2 Pet. i. 16. p.61.

1813 - Cudworth, Ralph (1617-1688). A Sermon Preached by Ralph Cudsworth ...1 Corinth. 15, 57 A New Edition. Cork: Printed by Edwards & Savage. 1813. (A Sermon Preached to the Honourable Society of Lincolns-Inne, originally published in London, 1664). 60pp.

1832 - I. Dr. Cudworth's Sermon, 1 John, 2, 3-4. Preached Before the House of Commons, March 31, 1647. II. Bishop Hoadly's Sermon on the Nature of Christ's Kingdom, March 31, 1717. III. Bishop Lowth's Visitation-Sermon, 1758. Re-Printed by E. H. Barker, Esq., London: Published by H. G. Bohn, 1832. v, 51pp.

1796 - Horne, George (1730-1792). Reflections on the Importance of Forming the Female Character by Education; Extracted From the Works of ... George Horne. Dublin: Printed by W. Watson & Son. 1796. 23pp. $295

Collection of 12 Annual Messages by the Governors of the State of New Hampshire (June Session: 1834-1885). 8vo. Pamphlets in original paper wraps, 1834, 1855 and 1859 no wraps, [Gov. Badger's 1834 Message is a single large folio sheet folded twice, uncut], 1863, [2 for 1867: Smyth & Harriman], 1870-71, 1877-78, 1883, 1885. Badger, William (1779-1852), Metcalf, Ralph (1798-1858), Goodwin, Ichabod (1796-1882), Gilmore, Joseph Albree (1811-1867), Smyth, Frederick (1819-1899), Harriman, Walter (1817-1884), Stearns, Onslow (1810-1878), Prescott, Benjamin Franklin (1833-1895), Hale, Samuel Whitney (1823-1891), Currier, Moody(1806-1898). In Very Good-Fine condition. $250

1807 - Collins, Levi (1777-1859). A Sermon Preached in Somers, April 29, 1806, at the Funeral of Mrs. Mary Sexton, relict of Mr. Daniel Sexton, who died April 27, 1806, in the 91st year of her age / by Levi Collins. Published at the desire of the afflicted friends and others. Hartford [Conn.]: Printed by Hudson & Goodwin, 1807. 8vo. 20pp. Contemporary stitched paper wraps. Ownership inscription “Jonah Cooley’s Book” to bottom margin of title. Leaves uncut lightly toned. Very Good. In 55 years of “obstetric life”, Mrs. Sexton “was at the birth of 2500 living children.” She had 11 children; 78 grand children; and 68 great grand children. Rare. Shaw & Shoemaker, 12320. $80

1739 – Colman, Benjamin (1673-1747). Faithful Pastors Angels of the Churches. A Sermon preached to the Bereaved Flock, March 4, 1739. On the Lord's-Day after the Funeral of the Reverend Mr. Peter Thacher of Boston. Boston: J. Draper for D. Henchman & S. Eliot in Cornhill. 1739. 8vo. 26pp. [Lacking one leaf of text: p. 3-4]. No half-title. In modern wraps paper label to front. Title with mourning borders; mourning head and tail piece and large wood-block illuminated initial to first leaf of text. Leaves toned with light foxing throughout. Small paper repair to gutter of first leaf of text. A good sturdy copy. Evans 4351

[Thacher, Peter, 1677-1739] $175

1823 - Colman, Henry (1785-1849). Discourse on the Character Proper to a Christian Society, Delivered at the Opening of the Second Congregational Church in Lynn, Massachusetts, 30 April, 1823. By Henry Colman. Published by the Request of the Society. Cambridge : Hilliard and Metcalf, 1823. 8vo. 21, [1]pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Leaves clean and bright, one or two spots of foxing to title. Includes "Hymn for the occasion by the Rev. J. Pierpont". [Ephesians ii, 19-22] Near Fine. $30

1812 - Colman, Henry (1785-1849). Discourse Delivered in the Chapel Church, Boston before the Humane Society of Massachusetts, 9 June 1812. By Henry Colman ; published by request of the Society. Boston : Printed by John Eliot, Jun., 1812. 8vo. 32pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, sewn, no wraps. Title page toned, rest clean and bright with the occasional spot of foxing. Dedicated in print to Aaron Dexter, M. D. Includes appendix. [Charity] Shaw & Shoemaker, 25114. Very Good. $30

1825 - Colman, Henry (1785-1849). Discourse on the Proper Character of Religious Institutions, Delivered at the Opening of the Independent Congregational Church, in Barton Square, Salem, Tuesday, 7 Dec. 1824. 2d edition with notes. By Henry Colman. Salem : W. and S. B. Ives, 1825. 8vo. 48pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Leaves clean and bright, Includes "Hymn for the occasion by the Rev. J. Pierpont" and "Notes": A-F. p. [27]-48. Near Fine. $75

1824 - Colman, Henry (1785-1849). A Discourse on the Proper Test of the Christian Character, Delivered at the Church in Brattle-Square, Boston, on Lord's Day, March 21, 1824. By Henry Colman. Second Edition. Boston: Treadwell's Power Press. 1824. 8vo. 22pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Leaves clean and bright, some light foxing to title. [1 John III.7] Very Good. $20

1818 - Colman, Henry (1785-1849). A Sermon Preached in Hingham, 17 December, 1817, at the Ordination of the Rev. Daniel Kimball, A.M. Preceptor of Derby Academy, as an Evangelist. By Henry Colman. Published by request. Boston: Printed by John Eliot, 1818. 8vo. 32pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Leaves with sporadic foxing, title damp stained to bottom third, fading by about p. 21. [Timothy, 2nd, IV, 5] Shaw & Shoemaker, 43673 Good. $15

1821 - Colman, Henry (1785-1849). Sermon, Preached at the Installation of the Rev. James Flint, in the East Church in Salem. By Henry Colman. Boston: Published by Thomas B. Wait., 1821. 8vo. 24pp. Printed by Joseph W. Ingraham. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Faint hint of damp-staining to bottom half, otherwise clean and bright. [Flint, James 1779 - 1855] [Hebrews xi. i.] Shoemaker 5027. Very Good. $20

1875-1886 [Congregational and Presbyterian Churches of New Hampshire] Group of 10 Annual Meeting "Minutes" of the General Association of the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches of New Hampshire/including the New Hampshire Home Missionary Society. [1875-1886, lacking 1881-1882]. Original printed wraps generally crisp and clean. Few wraps soiled/foxed and sunned. Reports for 1875-1878, each with two title leaves, and separate pagination, including Discourse on the Churches of New-Hampshire by Prof. E. D. Sanborn (1876). All 8vo. Bristol, N. H.: R. W. Musgrove. Very Good. $125

1878 - Constitution and By-Laws of The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. [Organized Dec. 1872 -- Incorporated July 1, 1874.] Portsmouth: Charles W. Gardner, Printer, 1878. [First Edition]. Small 8vo. 16pp. Original printed wraps. Leaves bright, some light scattered foxing. Includes list of Officers, Members, and Contributors (Donors), Constitution, and By-Laws...[Constitution and By-Laws of The New Hampshire SPCA] Rare. $125

1875 - Coxe, A. Cleveland (Arthur Cleveland), 1818-1896, and Seymour, George Franklin, Bp, 1829-1906. Assault of the Bishop of Western New York Upon the Dean of the General Theological Seminary and the Dean's reply. New York: Styles & Cash, printers, 1875. [First Edition]. 8vo. 72, [1]pp. Original blue wraps lightly rubbed, bumped at corners, sunned at top and fore margins. Small embossed library stamp to corner of title. P. 67 with 4 inch tear to lower margin (no loss of text). Very Good. A collection of letters first published separately in the Churchman collected here including an appendix. Coxe a conservative bishop was enraged when he found out that father Grafton had lectured students at the Seminary in New York. He was opposed to Grafton’s views on the Eucharist. Grafton denied any such lecture and said a student had asked him a question and whist responding other students came to his room to listen. Seymour was apparently unaware of the so called lecture at the time. $50

1865 - Cutler, H. S. (Henry Stephen), 1825 - 1902. Historical Programme. Choral Festival! Trinity Choir, New York. Under the Directions of Henry S. Cutler, Mus. Doc. New York: Chapin, Bromell, Scott, & O'Keefe, Steam Job Printers. 1865. [First Edition] 8vo. 14pp. Foldout "programme" tipped in. (11 days after Lincolns death). Wednesday Eve'ng, Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Leaves with slight soiling and foxing. Title with small chips to foredge. April 26, 1865, admission $1.50. Ambrosian and Gregorian Chants, Chorals, Cathedral, Organ, Chorus music, etc... explained with examples of ancient and modern music notations, by h. S. Cutler, organist and choir-master of Trinity Church, New York, (1860-68)....A Good example of this rare Historical Programme. $95