1881 - Sabin, Joseph (1821-1881). Bibliotheca Americana. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, From its Discovery to the Present Time. New York: J. Sabin’s Sons, 1881. 4to. [9]-200pp. Original pink paper wraps lightly rubbed and soiled. Leaves Fine, uncut, unopened. Offered here is one double parts only: Parts LXXIX-LXXX. [Omana to Parkinson]. 1/110 copies on large paper. Issued in 172 parts with cover-titles numbered consecutively, 6 parts (or 3 double parts) forming a volume. Very Good. $70

1881 - Sabin, Joseph (1821-1881). Bibliotheca Americana. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, From its Discovery to the Present Time. New York: J. Sabin’s Sons, 1888. 4to. [9]-200pp. Original pink paper wraps lightly rubbed and soiled, chipped along fore margin of front cover. Leaves Fine, uncut, unopened, bottom corner of first 3 chipped, foredge stained. Offered here is one double parts only: Parts CIII-CIV. [Ross to Sabin]. 1/110 copies on large paper. Issued in 172 parts with cover-titles numbered consecutively, 6 parts (or 3 double parts) forming a volume. Very Good. $70

1701 - Saywell, Samuel (1651 or 2 -1709). The Divine Original of the Holy Right of Confirmation, and the True Intent of the Church of England in Her Use of it; ... Most of it deliver’d in a sermon preach’d ... at Huntingdon, June 20th, 1700. ... To which is added an Appendix, containing some Rules and Direction to be observ’d … By Samuel Saywell. London: Printed by J. Leake, for Walker Kettilby, 1701. 12mo. [10], 62pp. Sewn pamphlet in modern wraps. All edges red cropped a little close but with no loss of text otherwise Fine, clean and crisp. ESTCT103562. $125

[c. 1888] - Schereschewsky, Samuel Isaac Joseph, Bishop (1831-1906). The Bible, Prayer book, and terms in our China missions: addressed to the House of Bishops. [Geneva, New York: Humphrey Printer, c. 1888] 8vo. 16pp. Original fragile paper wraps separated, chipped along the edges and in poor condition, both present. Pamphlets original stitching holding firm, quite clean, vertical crease, light soiling to corner edge of p. 10-11. Includes a single folio sheet laid in; folded twice, typed on both sides in English and Chinese (I. Corinthians. VI. VII.) More than likely a sheet from Schereschewsky’s personal papers (p.55-56). Bishop Schereschewsky explains the different versions of Scriptures in the Chinese language; the 3 translations of the Bible in general use (Wen-li & Kwan-wha). Terms for Bishops & Priests, and Missionary Jurisdiction in China. [China-Missions-Prayer book in Chinese-Church Legislation]. Good. $225

1853 - [Scottish Episcopal Church Society]. An Appeal from the Episcopal Church in Scotland to the Faithful in Christ Jesus. London: R. Clay Printer, 1853. 8vo. 8pp. Disbound pamphlet in fine condition. [Addressed to the United Church of England and Ireland]. OCLC: 75269087 locates one copy. $50

1874 - Seabury, William Jones (1837-1916). The Continued and Conscious Life of the Soul inferred from Christ's Going and Preaching to the Spirits in Prison: A Sermon Preached at the Church of the Annunciation, on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, 1874. / by William Jones Seabury. New York: F.B. Patterson, 1874. 8vo. 32pp. Original printed wrap (lacking rear wrap), otherwise Very Good, lightly toned. [Soul] A scarce sermon by the great grandson of the first American Episcopal bishop, Samuel Seabury, (1729 – 1796). OCLC: 9573563 locates two copies only. $75

1844 - Seabury, Samuel (1801-1872). Relation of the Clergy and Laity : A Discourse Preached in St. Paul's Chapel and St. Clement's Church, N. York. By the Rev. Samuel Seabury. New York, NY : Henry M. Onderdonk, 1844. 8vo. 24pp. Original brown printed wraps with a few minor chips. Edges lightly toned. From the library of [Rev.] J. J. Robertson, with his name inscribed to top of front wrap. [1 Corinthians IV, 1] Very Good. $40

Includes Signed Holograph  Letter by Author

1835 - Sewell, Thomas. Rev. Two Sermons on the Apostolic Character of the Church of England, setting forth its articles, its liturgy, its revenues, and its discipline/ by The Rev. T. Sewell... Preached in May, 1835 and published by subscription, originating with the inhabitants of the parish. Harleston: Printed and sold by Robert Cann / London: Hatchard. 1835. 8vo. iv, 46 pp. [First Edition] Holograph signed letter by author sewn in. Addressed to Rev. F. Howes (likely Francis Howes, 1776-1844). " Dear Sir, Having published my two last sermons here under very agreeable circumstances, permit me the pleasure and satisfaction of forwarding a copy to you. With my compliments to Mrs. Howes - I am dear Sir, yours very truly, Thos. Sewell. Harleston, July 29. 1835. To the Revd. F. Howes Close Norwich." Text includes correction by author. Unbound pamphlet no wraps. Title page toned, leaves foxed, some light soiling. [Psalm LXXX. 8th and 6 following Verses] Good. $125

1850 – [Sewell, William, 1804-1874]. The University Commission: or Lord John Russell's postbag of April 27, 1850. the third instalment. / [by Sewell, William]. Oxford: W. Baxter, 1850. [First ed.] 8vo. 37 pp. Disbound pamphlet. Very Good. [A satire on the University Commission and Lord John Russell.] [Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878] $35

1887 - Seymour, George Franklin, Bp, (1829-1906). Some Considerations Showing Why the Name of the Protestant Episcopal Church Should be Changed. A Paper Read at the Congress, Held in Louisville, Ky., on the 18th, 19th, and 20th Oct., 1887. / by the Bishop of Springfield. Springfield, Ill. : H. W. Rokker Printer & Binder. 1887. 8vo. 29pp. Original paper wraps lightly soiled. Library stamp to title, embossed stamp to title & first leaf of text. Otherwise clean. "Protestant Episcopal" as a title presents two ideas, the one negative, the other positive. Very Good. Rare. $45

1862 - Seymour, Richard (1806-1880). Woman's Work. A Speech Delivered in The Lower House of Convocation, on Tuesday, July 9, 1861. / by Richard Seymour. London : Rivingtons, 1862. [First Edition]. 8vo. 24pp. Pamphlet removed from binding, no wraps. An speech in favor of woman, their rights and appointment  to higher echelons of the Church, with numerous historical examples referred to: [i.e. St. Paul in the 16th chapter of his Epistle to the Romans mentions "Phoebe" as the servant of the church, or "Deaconess"]. Very Good. Rare. $75

[c. 1853] – Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper. Church Services: practical Hints on Lord Shaftesbury's advice to the clergy "to make the church services inviting to the people" : (including extracts from several practical writers of various opinions in the Church). London: Joseph Henry Batty. [c. 1853] 12mo. 27pp. From the library of John Jebb, although not signed. Disbound pamphlet. Clean and bright, Very Good. [Church of England – Customs and practices] OCLC: 48709135 locates one copy. COPAC: [2]. $65

1806 - Shepard, Samuel (1739-1815). A Sermon, Preached in the Audience of His Excellency Caleb Strong, Esq. Governor, his honor Edward H. Robbins, Esq., Lieutenant Governor, the honorable the council, Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the anniversary election, May 28, 1806 / by Samuel Shepard. Boston: Young & Minns, Printers to the State, 1806. 8vo. 31pp. Unbound as issued. Includes half-title, with a small piece clipped from top edge. Leaves lightly toned,  otherwise in Very Good  condition. Shaw & Shoemaker, 11356

A sermon with references to the freedom enjoyed in this newly created country, the need for a strong militia, the recent war in Europe and biblical quotations, etc… Caleb Strong (1745-1819) one of the first U.S. senators [Mass.] in 1789, a believer in a powerful central government and an ardent supporter of Washington’s administration, Caleb Strong was twice Governor of Massachusetts (1800-1807, 1812-1816). A scarce pamphlet. $65

1828 - Sibthorp, Richard Waldo (1792-1879). Some Reflections on the Injurious Consequences of Withholding the Scriptures from the People : being the Substance of a Discourse Preached at St. Thomas's Church, Bristol, for the Benefit of the Ladies' Hibernian Female School Society / by R. Waldo Sibthorp. "Printed at the request of the Ladies' Association at Bristol and Clifton, the profits to assist the funds of the Society." London : Sold by L.B. Seeley and Sons, J. Hatchard and Son, and J. Nisbet, 1828. 8vo. 32pp. [p.33]-34 names of patronesses & preface at the beginning of pamphlet. Unbound sewn pamphlet, no wraps. Several leaves bent at bottom corners. Clean & bright. [Bible. O.T. Psalms XIX, 7-10]. Very Good. $45

1708 - Smalridge, George (1663-1719). A Sermon Preach’d before the Queen, at Saint James’s Chappel, on November the 5th, 1705 .../ by George Smalridge. Published by her Majesties Special Command. London: Printed and sold 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 Fine.  [Matth X. Ver. 16.] $50

1836 - Smith, B. B. (Benjamin Bosworth), 1794-1884. An Essay on Christian Union. / by the Rt. Rev. Benjamin B. Smith...Boston: Protestant Episcopal Press. Adam & Torrey, Printers. 1836. Small 8vo. 23pp. Sewn pamphlet no wraps, includes half-title. Half title and rear wrap somewhat soiled, else generally bright with spots of foxing. Vertical center-fold. A Good solid copy. [First separate printing], originally appeared in the "Literary and Theological Review", as a notice to [Abraham] Van Dyck's "Christian Union". [Benjamin B. Smith, First Episcopal Bishop of Kentucky]. $75

1850 - Smith, B. B. (Benjamin Bosworth), 1794-1884. Position of Episcopalians in Relation to Christians of Other Names. Louisville: Morton and Griswold, Printers. 1850. 8vo. 24pp. Original pink printed wraps wrinkled due to pasted note to verso: "Pamphlet Hon. R. C. Winthrop. Boston. Mass", lightly soiled.  Small embossed theological library stamp to top edge of title. Inscribed to Rob. C. Winthrop by Author to top of front wrap, "April 1887". Very Good. Rare. First Episcopal Bishop of Kentucky.

[Winthrop, R. C. (Robert Charles), 1809-1894] $175

1810 - Smith, John Pye (1774-1851). Review of "The New Testament, in an Improved Version, Upon the Basis of Arch-bishop Newcome's Translation": Including a Review of Griesbach's Edition of the Greek Testament, With Remarks Upon the Various Editions and Versions of the New Testament and an Inquiry into the Propriety of a New Translation : From the Eclectic Review. Boston : Published by W. Wells, 1810. (Cambridge: Hilliard & Metcalf). 8vo. 55, [1]pp. Including 1 page publisher's advertisement's at end. Pamphlet removed from bound volume. No wraps. Leaves with light toning, few with negligible foxing. Six pages of tables in English and Greek in 4 parallel columns comparing the various texts (K. James' Version, Received Text, Griesbach's, Improved Version). Shaw & Shoemaker, 21202 Near Fine. $75

1846 - Sinclair, John (1797-1875). On Divisions in the Church. A Sermon, Preached on Thursday, October 22, 1846, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, at the Visitation of the Right Hon. and Right Rev. Charles-James, Lord Bishop of London. By the Venerable John Sinclair ... London, F. & J. Rivington, 1846.

8vo. 35, [1] pp. [Inscribed by author]: "From the author", to top margin of title. Pamphlet removed from bound volume no wraps otherwise clean and bright. Very Good. [1 Cor. Xi. 18.] $25

1852 - Smith, Theyre T. (Theyre Townsend), 1798-1852. The Preaching of the Cross, and the Visible Church. A Sermon Preached … at an ordination held by the Lord Bishop of Norwich. [Published by Request]. London: B. Fellowes. 1852. 8vo. 41, [1] pp. Pamphlet removed from bound volume no wraps otherwise clean. Horizontal center crease. Rev. Smith was the Vicar of the ancient Wymondham Abbey in Norfolk. Rare. $25

“Every person who has raised a parricidal hand against the civil authority is guilty of mortal sin before God, a sin which brings condemnation.”

1861 - Southgate, Horatio (1812-1894). Subjection to the Powers that be, a Christian Duty. A Sermon, Preached in Zion Church, New York, the Fifth Sunday after Easter, May 5, 1861. New York: Wm C Bryant & Co., Printers. 1861.

12mo. 24pp. Original printed wraps lightly soiled, Boston Athenaeum stamp to title otherwise unmarked. An interesting sermon in which Rev. Southgate in essence calls the Civil War a “rebellion” against the National Government “so heinous, so outrageous, so diabolical, that they, undoubtedly, abrogate the law of God”. Very Good. Rare. $175

1844 - Southgate, Horatio (1812 - 1894). Vindication of the Rev. Horatio Southgate: A Letter to the to the members of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, from the Rev. Horatio Southgate, their missionary at Constantinople. New-York : Stanford and Swords, 1844. 8vo. 39pp. Unbound pamphlet, removed from binding. No wraps. Leaves clean, several marginal lines in pencil. Pamphlet with vertical centre fold. A defense by Rev. Southgate regarding his missionary activities in Turkey. See : The Nestorian massacre. [Istanbul, Turkey --American Missions in the East] Very Good. Rare. $45

1876 - Spalding, George B. (George Burley), 1835-1914. The Dover Pulpit During the Revolutionary War : A Discourse Commemorative of the Distinguished Service Rendered by Rev. Jeremy Belknap, D.D., to the Cause of American Independence.  Preached by George B. Spalding. Dover, N.H. : Morning Star Steam Job Print. House, 1876. 8vo. 31 pp. "Published by request." "July 9, 1878." Sewn pamphlet in original printed brown wraps. Presentation inscription to top margin of front wrap crossed off. Slight vertical center crease, otherwise Very Good.  [Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798]. Sabin 88869. $45

1859 - Sprigg, Daniel Francis (1824-1908). A Call to Repentance.../ by Rev. D. F. Sprigg. New York: Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge. 1859. 16mo. 29pp. Original printed wraps lightly rubbed. Faint embossed library stamp to title, gift inscription in pencil to verso of title in pencil "gift of Sam'l A. Green, M.D.", 1866. [Luke xiii, 3] Very Good. $35

1859 - Sprigg, Daniel Francis (1824-1908). Who Should be Baptized: and How? A plea for the Baptism of Infants. With Additional Remarks Upon Immersion.../ by Rev. D. F. Sprigg. New York : Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge. 1859. 16mo. 50pp. Publisher's decorated yellow printed wraps lightly soiled with library inscription to top margin. Leaves clean and bright. Very Good. [Infant Baptism and Immersion] $45

[1886] - [State of Wisconsin Supreme Court]. In Supreme Court. August Term, 1886. No. 125. A. J. Blomberg, Plaintiff and Respondent. Vs. John A. Stewart, and Edwin H. Abbot, Defendants and Appellants. Brief for Appellants, Howard Morris, Attorney for Appellants. Milwaukee: Cramer, Aikens & Cramer, Printers. [1886]. Square 8vo. 8pp. Publishers paper wraps lightly rubbed. Near Fine. Appeal for damages due to destruction of a horse, Wisconsin Central Railroad. $45

1855 - Swope, Cornelius Edwin (1826 - 1890). Christ and not the Virgin Mary, the Head of the New Creation. A Sermon, Preached in Mount Calvary Church, Baltimore, on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.../ by the Rev. Cornelius E. Swope...Baltimore: Joseph Robinson. 1855. 8vo. 38pp. Original pink printed wraps lightly soiled rubbed at spine, vertical center crease. Embossed library stamp to title and first leaf of text, lower fore corners damp-stained. Near Very Good. $45

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