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1842 – [Church of Ireland. Diocese of Down, Connor, and Dromore. Bishop (1842-1848: Mant, Richard)] The Laws of the Church, the Churchman's Guard against Romanism and Puritanism in two Charges Addressed to his Clergy in June and July 1842 by the Lord Bishop of Down and Connor and Dromore. Dublin: Grant and Bolton; London: J.G.F. & J. Rivington; Belfast: Phillips, 1842. 12mo. 56 pp. Includes bibliographical references. Disbound pamphlet no wraps. Minor spot of foxing to title, just about fine. [Oxford Movement] [Down (Northern Ireland) – Catholic Church] OCLC: 22327655 [1] in microfilm only. COPAC [3]. $150

[c. 1831] - M'Ghee, Robert J. (Robert James), 1789-1872. The Bible, the Whole Bible and Nothing but the Bible: The Archbishop of Tuam, and the Rev. R. J. M'Ghee, on the Proposed Authoritative Mutilation of the Bible to Please the Roman Catholic Priests of Ireland. (From the Record Newspaper of 12th January.) [London]: W. Tyler, Printer. [c.1831]. 8vo. 8pp. Title from caption-title. Sewn pamphlet no wraps. Leaves generally clean, lightly foxed. Contemporary gift inscription to top of title. A fiery discourse against the Church of Rome for their "superstitions and idolatries", which has caused the House of Commons to remove certain passages of scripture, "Mutilation" from the educational institutions under the administration of the Irish Church. Very Good. $65

1841 – Maltby, Edward (1770-1859). A Charge Delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Durham, at the Visitation in July and August, MDCCCXLI. / by Edward, Lord Bishop of Durham. [Published by Request]. London: Printed for T. Cadell, [and six others] 1841. 8vo. 24 pp. Pamphlet disbound in fine condition. COPAC [3] $45

1851 - Marriott, Charles (1811-1858). The True Cause of Insult and Dishonour to the Church of England. A Sermon, preached at the parish Church of S. Mary the Virgin, in Oxford, on Sunday, January 5, 1851 / by the Rev. C. Marriott. Littlemore : Alex. Ambrose Masson, 1851. 8vo. pp.18, [1p. adv.] Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, top edge sunned, otherwise Fine. The author preaches for more autonomy in Church affairs, and less arbitration by the Crown. [Bible. O.T. Isaiah XLIII, 26-28 Sermons]. $25

[1706] - Manningham, Thomas (1651?-1722). A Sermon Preach’d Before the Queen at Windsor, on Sunday, August 4, 1706 ...London: Printed and sold by H. Hills, [1706]. 3rd Ed. 12mo. 15, [1]pp. Catalogue of Sermons Printed and Sold by H. Hills to rear, [p.16] misnumbered p. 56. Pamphlet in modern blue wraps paper label to front cover. Corners of leaves numbered in brown ink, likely contemporary, otherwise Very Good, leaves lightly toned. [Rom. VIII. part of the 6th Verse.] $35

1812 - Marsh, Herbert (1757-1839). A Letter to the Right Hon. N. Vansittart, M. P. : Being an Answer to his Second Letter on the British and Foreign Bible Society and at the Same Time an Answer to Whatever is Argumentative in other Pamphlets, Which have Been Lately Written to the Same Purpose. By Herbert Marsh. London : Law and Gilbert, 1812. 8vo. 54pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, otherwise in Fine condition. $35

1812 - Marsh, Herbert (1757-1839). A History of the Translations which have been made of the Scriptures from the Earliest to the Present age, Throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: Composed Chiefly with the view of Ascertaining in how many New Languages the British and Foreign Bible Society has been the Means of Preaching the Gospel: Now Published as an Appendix to a Late Pamphlet, Entitled, An Inquiry into the Consequences of Neglecting to give the Prayer Book with the Bible. By Herbert Marsh. London : Law and Gilbert, 1812. [First Edition] 8vo. vii, 120 pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, otherwise in Fine condition. $400

1812 - Massachusetts Governor Strong (1812-1816). The Speech of His Excellency Governor Strong : Delivered before the legislature of Massachusetts, October 16, 1812 : with the documents, which accompanied the same. To which is added, the answer of the House of Representatives. Published by order, &c. Boston : Printed by Russell and Cutler, 1812. 8vo. 40pp. Sewn pamphlet, unbound, uncut as issued.

Including the rare "Answer of the House of Representatives to His Excellency the Governor's Speech." Leaves toned otherwise clean with only minor spots. Last two leaves chipped at corner (not affecting text). Concerning request of Secretary of War for militia of Massachusetts to defend the sea-coast, action of Governor Strong in the matter, etc..."On the 22d of June I received a letter from Gen. Dearborn, informing me that war was declared against G. Britain, and requesting me to order forty-one companies of the detached militia into the service of the U. States for the defence of the ports and harbours in this State, and the harbour of Newport in the State of R. Island;" etc...War of 1812. Very Good. $125

1867 - Massingham, J. D. (John Deacon), 1826 or 7-1882. The Liberation Society : its objects, character, and advocate : a lecture (in reply to a lecture by the Rev. Carey Fuller,) :given at Ripley, Derbyshire, April 11th, 1867 / by J.D. Massingham. London : William Macintosh, 1867. 8vo. 24pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, no wraps. Leaves clean, several marginal lines and notes in pencil. Small ownership address stamped to title. Very Good. $15

1841 - Meade, William (1789 - 1862). Sermon Delivered at the Consecration of the Right Reverend Stephen Elliott, D. D. for the Diocese of Georgia, in Christ's Church, Savannah, February 28th, 1841. By William Meade. With an appendix, on the Rule of Faith; in which the opinions of the Oxford Divines, and others agreeing with them, on the subject of tradition, are considered; and some of the consequences thereof set forth. Washington : Printed by J. and G. S. Gideon, 1841. 8vo. 29pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps. Top edge lightly toned, otherwise a Very Good and better copy. $75

1835 - Meek, Robert (d. 1866). The Claims of the Established Church of England to the Attachment and Conformity of the Christians of this Country. / by the Rev. R. Meek. London: [Gilbert & Rivington, Printers] 1835. 12mo. 22pp. Extracted from the author's work, "Reasons for Attachment and Conformity to the Church of England." 2nd ed. Published by Hatchards. Includes table: Number of Episcopalian and Dissenting Places of Worship and Dissenting congregations of every Protestant denomination. Very Good. $15

1846 - Merewether, Francis (1784-1864). A Respectful Letter to Lord Charles S. Manners on the impending dissolution of parliament. / by Francis Merewether, Vicar of Whitwick, [Leicestershire]. Ashby-de-la-Zouch: W. & J. Hextall. 1846. 8vo. 34 pp. Disbound sewn pamphlet. Outer leaves toned and somewhat soiled otherwise just about fine, clean and bright. Contains Appendix. COPAC locates two copies only. [Maynooth Act – Catholic Church – Parliament, Great Britain] $75

[c. 1851] - Minton, Samuel (1820-1894). Facts and Fiction; Three Letters to Dr. Newman...by the Rev. Samuel Minton. Liverpool : Arthur Newling; London : Seeley. [c. 1851]. 12mo. 31pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume, light soiling to bottom edge of title, otherwise clean and bright. Collection of three lively letters promoting the Protestant Church over Dr. Newman's recently adopted Church of Rome. Appendix includes letter by Ambrose St. John (1816-1872). [Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890]. [Rev. Minton's family owned and operated the Minton pottery company] Very Good. $45

An Especially Interesting Issue Which Contains “Statistical View of the Board”, With Hundreds of Names of the Missionaries, Dates of Birth, & Stations Served around the globe; including Hiram Bingham, Cyrus Hamlin, Samuel Worcester, William Goodell, Lorenzo Pease, etc…

1840 - The Missionary Herald. Vol. XXXVI. No.1. January, 1840. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. 8vo. p. [1]-48. Original printed wraps chipped at spine and front bottom corner. Leaves clean and bright, few with negligible stains to top corners and bottom margins. An excellent fresh copy, Very Good. Contains: Annual Report (Zulu, Cape Palmas, Turkey, Cyprus, Persia, Madras, Singapore, Borneo, Sandwich Islands, Siam, China, etc…), Indians (Cherokees, Choctaws, Oregon, Sioux, Pawnee, Ojibwas, & New York)… $80

1839 - The Missionary Herald. Vol. XXXV, No. 1-12, January-December 1839 (Complete in 12 issues). Containing the Proceedings at Large of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; with a General View of Other Benevolent Operations. Boston: Crocker & Brewster. 1839. Unbound sewn pamphlets in original printed wraps. 8vo. 488pp. Continuously paginated. Fore & bottom margins untrimmed, minor chips and bumps to the edges and corners of a few wraps. Leaves clean and bright. Includes 2 maps: Map of Ooroomiah (Iran), Map of Bali and Lombok, and one engraved plate of Mission Seminary in Lahainaluna (Hawaii). Contains: Indian Archipelago by Mr. Ennis; Bali-Amut-Karung Assam, Borneo, Ceylon, India, Native Free Schools, Madura, Dindigal, West Africa, Cape Lahou, Emigration of Boers (Zulu Wars & Natal), Topographical Description of Macao, Siam, Sandwich Islands, Burmah, Persia, Turkey, Syria, Abyssinia, Preaching in English & Arabic, Native Americans: (Sioux, Ojibwas, Oregon Indians, Cherokees, Arkansas), etc, etc, etc. Very Good. $300

1844 - Mitchell, A. W. (Alexander W.) [Presbyter]. An Apology for Not Joining the Protestant Episcopal Church / by a presbyter. Philadelphia : Presbyterian Board of Publication, [c.1844] 8vo. 24pp. "No. 36." "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1844, by Dr. A. W. Mitchell, in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania"--T.p. verso. Original blue wraps lightly rubbed, contemporary ownership inscription signed: Rev. M. H. Brooks to top of front wrap. Very Good. Rare. $45

1822 - Monroe, James (1757-1831). Documents Accompanying the Message of the President of the United States, to Both Houses, at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Seventeenth Congress. December 3, 1822. Ordered to lie in the Table. Washington, DC: Printed By Gales & Seaton, 1822. 8vo. 91pp. [Signature of Benjamin Vaughan (1751-1835) "B. Vaughan" to corner of title page]. 14 fold-out charts. Including the first printing of Treaty and convention of Navigation and Commerce between the United States and France, in parallel columns in French and English, signed in print; John Quincy Adams (Secretary of State), and G. Hyde de Neuville. James Monroe (President). Also a critical proclamation by James Monroe regarding the opening of ports between United States and Great Britain "subject to reciprocal rules and restriction", for trade in the islands or colonies in the West Indies, etc. Numerous reports from the Army and Navy departments, including one relating to the captures of "Piratical Vessels and Boats made by Vessels of the United States Navy in the West Indies." Sewn pamphlet as issued. Leaves lightly toned with sporadic foxing. Mouse nibbling across the bottom edge of last 15 leaves and foot of spine (at gutter) going through to bottom corner of title causing the loss of several words. Otherwise leaves untrimmed and generally in Good condition. American Imprints 10814. $325

1938 - The Moorsfield Antiquarian, A Quarterly magazine of American History. Volume I. Number 4. February, 1938. Champlain, N. Y. : Moorsfield Press. 8vo. [pp. 239-311, Index to Volume 1 laid in] Edited by Hugh McLellan and Charles W. McLellan. Publishers orange paper wraps lightly rubbed. in Fine condition. Contents include: Pierre Huet de la Valiniere, Priest (On Lake Champlain, 1790-1791.), From Allegheny to Lake Superior (Journal of George M. McGill, 1852), John Jacob Astor Correspondence. Part IV. (Fur Trade with Lower Canada, 1790-1817), Carlyle and Lord Russell on Lincoln (1864), A Southerner on Reconstruction (James R. Smith, of Livingston, Alabama, to Zophar Mills), Letter from Elyria, Ohio, in 1837 (Salmon Pangman), Inscriptions from Old Graveyards. United States Genealogy and Historical Periodicals. Rare. $75

1938-39 - The Moorsfield Antiquarian, A Quarterly magazine of American History. Volume 2. Number 1 - 4. May, 1938 - February, 1939. 4 Volumes, Complete. Champlain, N. Y. : Moorsfield Press. 8vo. [pp. 5-359, Index to Volume 2 laid in] Edited by Hugh McLellan and Charles W. McLellan. Publishers orange paper wraps lightly rubbed. in Fine condition. Contents include: No. 1; With the American Fur Company (In the Michilimackinac dependencies, 1818-22), With General Butler at New Orleans (Letter of John Coddington Kinney), Maine Troops on Lake Champlain, 1813 (The Loss of the Eagle and Growler), Letters from California, 1852-59 (Wallace W. Bordwell, San Francisco, 1852), 1781 at Saratoga (Col. Marinus Willett's Regiment of Levies), Inscriptions from Old Graveyards. No. 2; The Reduction of Fort Sumter (argument of Governor Pickens of South Carolina), Education of Andrew D. Hepburn, 1848-1857 (Son-in-law of William Holmes McGuffey), Lake Champlain Location No. One (Journal of Preliminary Survey of Champlain, N. Y., 1785), Carpenter's Painting of Lincoln, Spooks, Spirits, Ghosts, Hobgoblins (Singular Phenomenon in Dutchess County, N. Y., 1820), Description of Missouri in 1855, Letters from California, 1852-59, Inscriptions from Old Graveyards. No. 3; The Crisis at Ohio University (Following the Resignation of William holmes McGuffey, 1843-1848), Inscriptions from Old Graveyards. No. 4; History of the Town of Essex, New York (A Sketch by Henry Harmon Noble), A Plan for Negro Education (As Proposed by Rev. John Miller in 1853), Loyalists in Nova Scotia, 1786, Senator John Sherman on the Tariff, 1888, In the Mohawk Valley in 1782 (Col. Marinus Willett's Levies at Fort Rensselaer), With the U. S. Sanitary Commission, 1864, Letters from California, Inscriptions from Old Graveyards. United States Genealogy and Historical Periodicals. Rare. $375

1708 - Moss, Robert (1666-1729). A Sermon Preach’d Before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of London, the court of Aldermen, and the Governors of the Several Hospitals of the City; at the Parish-Church of St. Sepulchre, on Wednesday in Easter week. Being one of the Anniversary Spittal Sermons / by Robert Moss. London: Printed by H. Hills. 1708. 12mo. 16pp. Pamphlet in modern blue wraps paper label to front cover. Corners of leaves numbered in brown ink, likely contemporary, otherwise Near Fine. [Luke XII, 21] $50

1907 - Murray, F. A. The book of Ted, or, Roosevelt and the Railroads in Scripture. F. Alister Murray. 1907. 12mo. 37, [1]pp. Original brown printed wraps lightly rubbed at edges and corners. Ownership inscription "George B. Hathaway" to top of front wrap and endpaper. Internally clean and bright. From the introduction: "The Book of Ted is a satirical summary--more or less biblical, but not bilious--of recent large events in the financial world, especially those bearing directly on the railroad problem." Very Good. $30