1880 – Parker, S. P. Reasons Why the Episcopal Church Should be Extended in Massachusetts; A Missionary Plea. / by S. P. Parker…From the Churchman. Published by request. New York: M. H. Mallory & Co. 1880. 24mo. Inscribed by author to top margin of front wrap: “The Hon R C Winthrop Esq with the respects of S P Parker”. 16 pp. Original printed wraps lightly soiled. Very Good. [Winthrop, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1809-1894]. Not listed in OCLC. $85

1836 - Perceval, A. P. (Arthur Philip), 1799-1853. A Claim for Relief on Behalf of the Church of England, at the Hands of His Majesty’s Ministers, in the Appointment of Her Bishops. By one of His Majesty’s chaplains [i.e. the Hon. A. P. Perceval]. London: J. G. & F. Rivington, 1836. 8vo. 16pp.  Includes half-title. Rev. Percival bemoans the "anomalous, unreasonable, and unconstitutional" powers of the Prime Minister "the most successful politician for the time being" for appointing Bishops. Pamphlet, no wraps. Fine. $55

1832 - Perceval, A. P. (Arthur Philip), 1799-1853. A Letter to Earl Grey, on his Renunciation of the English monarchy / by one of His Majesty's servants ...London : Printed for J. G. & F. Rivington, 1832. [First Edition]. 8vo. 40pp. Rev. Perceval chastises Earl Grey for saying : "for I do not like, in this free country, to use the word monarchy." "Believe me, that delicacy and reserve alone prevent me from signing my name to this letter."  Pamphlet, no wraps. Fine. [Croy, Charles Grey, 2nd Earl, 1764-1845]. Rare. $75

1835 - Perceval, A. P. (Arthur Philip), 1799-1853. A Letter to the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, Bart. On the Present State of the Church of England. by the Hon. & Rev. A. P. Perceval. London : Printed for J. G. & F. Rivington, 1835. 8vo. 45pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps, otherwise in Fine condition. [Peel, Robert, Sir, 1788-1850]. $45

1834 - Perceval, A. P. (Arthur Philip), 1799-1853. The Necessity of Episcopal Ordination in order to avoid a valid administration of the word and sacraments, shewn to be the Doctrine of the Church of England: In a Letter to the Right Rev. Charles-Richard, Bishop of Winchester/ by the Hon. & Rev. A. P. Perceval. London : Printed for J. G. & F. Rivington, 1834. 8vo. 21pp. Sewn pamphlet, no wraps, small tear to top edge of p. 7. Fine. $45

1868 - Perry, Charles James. Baptismal Regeneration, the true Doctrine of the Church of England, and shown to be a Cardinal Doctrine of the Gospel: being a Reply to the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon's Discourse against the Standards of the Church of England. Objections to the Doctrine Stated and Answered.../by Charles James Perry. Melbourne: W. H. Williams, Printer. 1868. 8vo. 56pp. Dedicated in print to Rev. James Perry (1807 - 1891), first Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne. In original blue wraps, head of spine paper split at fold. Contemporary inscription to corner of title. A Fine copy of an extremely rare Australian imprint. $225

1877 - Perry, William Stevens (1832-1898), and Langford, William S., d. 1897. The Bishop of Iowa's Address, and its Assailants: a Correspondence. "Privately printed." [s.n.] Iowa? 1877. 8vo. 25 pp. Original wraps soiled with two small chips to front corner and rear fore margin. Internally Fine, clean and bright. Original stitching broken signatures loosening. Prefatory statement and 2 letters from Bishop Perry and a letter and abstracts from a sermon by the Rev. W. S. Langford. Good. $45

First Published Report of Railway Construction between Boston & Albany

1827 – Phelps, Abner  (1779-1873). Report of the Select Committee of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts on the Practicability and Expediency of Constructing a Railway from Boston to the Hudson River, at or Near Albany...January 19, 1827. Boston : True and Greene, State Printers. 1827. Small 4to. 37, [1]pp. Includes a copy of a letter from De Witt Clinton (1769-1828), dated Albany, 24th Nov. 1826. Sewn unbound, uncut pamphlet as issued. Leaves generally quite clean and bright with some light foxing, including the title page. Bottom edge with small loss of paper (possible gnawing, less than 1/2 inch deep, 2 inch wide). As early as 1808 Phelps had the vision of building a railroad between Boston and Albany, but his suggestion was not acted upon until 1826, when he finally became a member of the house. He formed a committee which included George W. Adams and Emory Washburn (1800-1877) a fellow Williams College graduate. A good deal of the construction was done under Phelps's direct supervision and expense.  The construction was finally completed in 1842. Very Good or better. [H. R. No. 13.] $600

1842 - Phillpotts, Henry (1778-1869). A Charge Delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Exeter, at the Triennial Visitation in June, July, August, and September, 1842 / by Henry, Lord Bishop of Exeter. London: J. Murray, 1842. 8vo. v, 109 pp. Disbound pamphlet. Very Good. Indented from smaller pamphlet. P. 88 with contemporary marginal notation in brown ink. Published at the request of the clergy. COPAC [8] $25

Interesting correspondence between The Bishop of Exeter and Mr. Macaulay. In a letter dated Jan.22, 1849, Macaulay writes: “Before another edition of my book appears I shall have time to weigh your observations carefully…”

1860 - Phillpotts, Henry (1778-1869) and Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron (1800-1859). Correspondence Between The Bishop Of Exeter And Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay, In January, 1849, On Certain Statements Respecting The Church Of England, In The First Chapter Of His History Of England. [First Edition]. London: John Murray. 1860. 8vo. 60pp. Pamphlet, no wraps, removed from bound volume. Otherwise Fine, leaves clean and bright. Collection of 7 letters. [History Of England] $35

1856 - Phillpotts, Henry (1778-1869), Bishop of Exeter. A Letter to The Right Hon. Dr. Lushington on his judgment in the cause of Westerton v. Liddell (Clerk). / by Henry, Lord Bishop of Exeter. London: J. Murray, 1856. 8vo, 36 pp. Disbound pamphlet toned at margins of outer leaves. Very Good. COPAC [5] OCLC: 7180851. Case regarding the controversy over propriety of church ornaments and furniture, St. Paul’s, Knightsbridge. [Lushington, Stephen, 1782-1873], [Liddell, Robert, 1808-1888], [Westerton, Charles, 1813-1872] $45

1852 - Phillpotts, Henry (1778-1869). Pastoral Letter to the Clergy of the Diocese of Exeter, on the Present State of the Church. / by Henry, Lord Bishop of Exeter. 1st American, from the 8th London Ed. New-York: C. Shepard & Co. 1852. 8vo. 123pp. Original brown wraps lightly rubbed, split at folds (both firmly attached). Leaves clean and bright, prelims, including title with spots of foxing. Ownership inscription, "J. J. Robertson" to front wrap. Includes Appendix. Near Very Good. $50

1857 – Porter, John K. (John Kilham), 1819-1892. Argument of John K. Porter, Counsel for the Disenfranchised Corporators of Trinity Church, Delivered before the Select Committee of the Senate, March 2, 1857. Reported by T. S. Gillett. Albany: Weed, Parsons, 1857. 8vo. 61pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume no wraps. Clean and bright. Very good. [Church and State–New York (State)] OCLC, 25043593 $35

1876 - Potter, Henry Codman (1834-1908). A Sermon Preached at the Consecration of Grace Chapel, New York / by the Rev. H.C. Potter. New York: McWilliams, White & Co., 1876. 12mo. 15 pp. Pamphlet no wraps as issued. Call number to title. Fine. "Printed for distribution by the Free Church Guild." OCLC: 12749020 [4] [Grace Chapel – Free Church Guild,  New York] $75

1872 – Potter, Henry Codman (1835 – 1908). [Zenas, the Lawyer] Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the Columbia College Law School, Sunday Evening, May 14, 1871, at The Church of The Holy Savior. / By The Rev. Henry C. Potter, D.D., New York: D. Van Nostrand, 23 Murray Street. 1872. 8vo. 20pp. Inscribed by author to fep: “With the respects of H.C.P.” Original blue wraps, enter crease, paper split at spine still holding firm with original bands. Clean and bright. Very Good. “Printed by order of the Trustees of Columbia College.” A rare item not listed in OCLC. $95

The Bishop is rather hostile to the Proposed Church Congress scheduled for October of that year, and finds himself in “great pain” to withhold his co-operation and expresses his “strong disapproval…to hold such a meeting at such a time and place”.

1874 - Potter, Horatio (1802-1887). A Letter from the Bishop of New-York, on the Proposed “Church Congress,” Appointed to be Held in the Week of the Opening of General Convention. New York: John W. Amerman, Printer. 1874. 8vo. 12pp. Original printed wraps lightly toned and soiled. Leaves clean and bright. Very Good. Rare. $30

1870 - Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Massachusetts. Abstract of the Records of the Trustees of Donations to the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Massachusetts. Boston: Printed by Vote of the Trustees. 1870. 8vo. 184pp. One of 230 copies printed for distribution amongst the Churches and Libraries of the Diocese. Covers the history of the Corporation from its organization in 1810 - 1870. Contemporary 3/4 morocco over marbled boards gilt lettering and paper label to spine. Marbled endpapers. Ex-Episcopal School Library with plate to front paste down, stamp to title. No other markings, page 181 with small tear to foredge. Front endpaper starting to separate. Prepared by Wm. R. Lawrence, and James B. Dow. Very Good clean copy. $125

1803 - Puffer, Reuben (1756-1829). A Sermon, Delivered before His Excellency Caleb Strong, Esq., Governour, His Honour Edward H. Robbins, Esq., Lt. Gov., the Honourable the Council, Senate, and House of Representatives, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts : May 25, 1803, being the day of general election, by Reuben Puffer. Boston: Printed by Young and Minns, MDCCCIII. 8vo. 32pp. Pamphlet, unbound as issued. Opening leaf with a 3 inch tear to the middle of page with no loss of text. First and last leaf toned, else clean and bright. Being held at spine by two recent staples.

This copy belonging to Rev. Wm. Bentley (Minister of Second Church in Salem), with his name to corner of half title “forwarded by his humble serv. J. Wasso.” Rare. Very Good. Shaw & Shoemaker 4943 $65

1840 – Pusey, E. B. (Edward Bouverie), 1800-1882. Preface to the fourth edition of the "Letter to the Right Rev. Father in God, Richard, Lord Bishop of Oxford, on the tendency to Romanism imputed to doctrines held of old, as now, in the English church:" on the doctrine of justification / by E.B. Pusey. Oxford: J. H. Parker; London: J., G., F., & J. Rivington, 1840. 8vo. lixpp. Sewn pamphlet disbound. Some minor chipping to fore margin otherwise very good. [Oxford movement] [Bagot, Richard, 1782-1854] OCLC: 31638957 [7] $45

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