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1818 - O'Callaghan, A. (Andrew). Thoughts on the Tendency of Bible Societies : as affecting the established church, and Christianity itself, as a "reasonable service." By A. O'Callaghan. London : Printed for J. Walker. 1818. 3rd. Ed. 8vo. 68pp. In 26 sections. A colorful and interesting work describing certain sects in the United Kingdom, and especially in America as "illiterate peasants and mechanics". Sewn pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps. Fine. Bible [Publication and Distribution] $75

1847 - Ogilby, John D. (John David), 1810-1851. The Christian Athlete: The Address to the Students of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, at the Annual Matriculation on Ember Tuesday, December, 1847 / by John D. Ogilby. New York : Daniel Dana, Jr., 1847. 8vo. 27pp. Inscribed by author to "Rev. Dr. Ba[illegible] with the kind regards of the Author". "Gift of Prof. Sam. Roosevelt Johnson" to verso of title. Original printed wraps stained to lower margin near gutter. Vertical crease to center. Leaves lightly foxed. [N.T. Timothy, 2nd, II, 5 Sermons]. Near Very Good. $35

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1852 - Oliver, Fitch Edward (1819-1892). A Selection of Ancient Psalm Melodies, Adapted to the Canticles of the Church in the United States of America. Boston, New-England. M.D.CCC.LII. [1852]. 8vo. [2], 27pp. Signed and dedicated to corner of title page by author: "Rev. Charles Mason [1812-1862] with the regards of F. E. Oliver". Original paper wraps soiled and creased with small close tears to edges. Title also somewhat creased, with fold to corner. Back paper wrap separated by about 2 inches at head and foot of spine. Else Fine or close to it. "The object of the present little work has been to put in a permanent and useful form, the more simple and practicable of the Psalm or Gregorian Melodies, best adapted to the Canticles of the Morning and Evening Services of the American Church. The few here presented, comprise the purer versions of these ancient strains, being taken principally from Alfieri's collection". Rare. Good. $85

1840 – Onderdonk, Henry Ustick (1789-1858), edited by Rodwell, J. M. (John Medows), 1808-1900. Episcopacy Tested by Scripture by Right Rev. H. U. Onderdonk. Edited by Rev. J. M. Rodwell…to which are appended Five Essays Extracted for the Bishop’s Controversial Writings. London: J. Leslie, 1840. 8vo. xiiii 102pp. Disbound pamphlet, clean and bright. With gift inscription to lower margin: “To the Revd. Dr. Hook Vicar of Leeds from his Respectful & Obedient Servant Char George, Bristol.” No copies in OCLC or COPAC. [Inscribed to: Hook, Walter Farquhar 1789-1875]. $95

The two "passenger cases" involving constitutionality of passenger tax statutes of New York & Massachusetts argued six times beginning in 1845 with attorneys Choate, Webster, Van Buren and others which was finally held unconstitutional.

1849 - Opinions of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Cases of “Smith vs. Turner,” and “Norris vs. The City of Boston.” February 17, 1849. Ordered to be printed for the use of the Senate. Washington, [D.C.] Printed by Tippin & Streeper. 1849. 4to. 148pp. Sewn unbound uncut unopened. Clean and bright. [alien passengers/ quarantine of sick, protection of citizens from “evils of foreign paupers”, / importation of slaves] Very Good. $80

1849 - Opinions of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Cases of “Smith vs. Turner,” and “Norris vs. The City of Boston.” In Senate, March 20, 1849. Ordered to be printed for the use of the Senate. Washington, [D.C.] Office of the printer to the Senate. 1849. 4to. 181pp. Sewn in original printed wraps uncut. Wraps toned at top margins and spine, few stains to rear. Leaves clean and bright. Very Good. $125

1859 - Otey, James Hervey (1800-1863). Christian Education. Sermon before the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal church in the United States of America, at St. Paul's Church, in the City of Richmond, on Wednesday, October 5, 1859, by the Right Rev. J. H. Otey. Richmond: Printed at the Enquirer book and job office, 1859. 8vo. 21, [1]pp. Original blue printed wraps lightly rubbed at corners and spine. Leaves clean and bright. Gift stamp of Harvard College to verso of title dated 1901. [Religious Education] Rev. Otey, First Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee, established the Anglican church in that state. Very Good. $65

1866 – Ottaway, Gillett J. The Ornaments of the Minister : Case Submitted to Counsel on Behalf of Several Archbishops and Bishops of the United Church of England and Ireland : together with the joint opinion thereon of the Attorney-General, Sir Hugh M. Cairns, Mr. Mellish, Mr. Barrow / Gillett J. Ottaway, solicitor. London; Oxford; Cambridge: Rivingtons, 1866. 8vo. 49 pp. Disbound sewn pamphlet. Minor chip to foremargin of title. Very good, clean and bright. [p. 47-49; Opinion dated: 29 May 1866.] [Church of England– Liturgy – Ritualism – Church vestments] OCLC: 33151981 and 9445926 [4] $125

1917 - Ovitt, S. W. Regimental Battery Book Tenth Field Artillery. National Guard, Connecticut. Composed of Batteries A, B, C and D of Yale University. Battery E of Branford, and Battery F of Stamford. New Haven: The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Co. Long Folio, tied with silk band as issued. Paper wraps rubbed and soiled. The interior is clean and in Fine condition. Very Good Copy.

Profusely illustrated with B&W photos of all the men in Batteries mentioned, Cannoneers Drilling on the Campus, Taking Federal Oath, 4th of July Ice Cream Party, Gun Section Firing, Calisthenics, Panoramic views of Battery B at Gallop, Washing Dishes, etc...Early full page advertising for Colt Firearms (model 1914), Whitlock's Book Store & Oliver Typewriter Co., Roger Sherman Photography Studio, and smaller ads of Landmark Restaurants and Eateries now Long Gone. A scarce and unique book. $475

1855 – Oxenden, Ashton (1808-1892). Abridgement of the Sunday Services A simple Plan for Effecting it. By the Rev. Ashton Oxenden. London: Wertheim & MacIntosh. 12mo. 19pp. Inscribed by author, signed by Rev. John Jebb. Disbound pamphlet, center crease with circular postal mark and remnants of stamp to rear. Otherwise, very nice fresh copy. OCLC: 8514697 [5] $45