Genre

Historical

Format

Hardback

Special Attributes

1st edition

This is a rare and valuable book for collectors and enthusiasts of religious and inspirational literature. The book was written by Elias Hicks, a prominent figure in the Quaker community during the 19th century. It is a first edition and has been bound in leather, making it a beautiful addition to any collection. The book was published by Joseph & Edward Parker and contains a series of extemporaneous discourses on various topics related to religion and spirituality. The language used in the book is English, making it accessible to a wide audience. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Quakerism, religious history, or inspirational literature. The book is in excellent condition and has been well-preserved over the years. It would make an excellent addition to any library or collection and is sure to be a valuable asset for years to come. A Series of Discourses delivered in several meetings of the Society of Friends by Elias Hicks, Taken in short hand by M. T. C. Gould 1 ST Ed. Published in Philadelphia : By Joseph & Edward Parker No 178 Market St. Printed by I. Ashmead & Co, in 1825 The following sermons were preached by Elias Hicks, of Jericho, Long Island, (now in his 77th year, ) when returning from a visit to Baltimore, where he had been attending the Late Yearly Meeting of friends, held in that city. This book is 322 pages and most all have some foxing present. Once again this is common for the age and quality of paper used. The rounded corners of each page is the fault of the camera used and not part of the book. The book had dust cover in brown velvet that has left color stains on the inside of the front and back boards and a bit in the first and last pages. Images shown with and without the dust cover. The exterior boards and the spline are in excellent condition because of the cover. They are in leather and with a burl wood look about them. The first frontis has the name Mathias Hutchinson and initials of same above (see images) the inside is all intack and still tight and in great shape. Elias Hicks(March 19, 1748 – February 27, 1830) was a traveling Quaker minister from Long Island, New York. In his ministry he promoted unorthodox doctrines that led to controversy, which caused the second major schism within the Religious Society of Friends (the first caused by George Keith in 1691) Elias Hicks was the older cousin of the painter Edward Hicks”o