The Apocalypse of St. John, Or of the Rise, Progress, and Fall of the Church of Rome; the Inquisition; the Revolution of France; the Universal War; and the Final Triumph of Christianity. Being a New Interpretation
by Croly, Rev. George (1780-1860)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Philadelphia And New York: E. Littell and G & C. Carvill. Good with no dust jacket. 1827. First American Edition. Hardcover. Xvi, 319 pp. A 12 mo in 3/4 calf with brown marbled boards. Boards are scuffed, leather corners rubbed, front board detached, spine cover lifting at the bottom half, spine gilt still quite attractive. Interior clean and unmarked, a trace of humiditing staining in the top edge. Attractive marbled edges. Scarce copy of the first US edition of this reexamination of the Apocalypse by the Anglican Irish author and divine. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 319 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10264
- Title
- The Apocalypse of St. John, Or of the Rise, Progress, and Fall of the Church of Rome; the Inquisition; the Revolution of France; the Universal War; and the Final Triumph of Christianity. Being a New Interpretation
- Author
- Croly, Rev. George (1780-1860)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- E. Littell and G & C. Carvill
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia And New York
- Date Published
- 1827
- Keywords
- Bible, Apocalypse, Revelation, Anglicanism
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion - Bible Study; Religion - Theology;
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Leaf and Stone Books
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About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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