DE LAUNE, Thomas (Daniel Defoe D. Foe) DELAUNE

Title A Plea for the Non-Conformists, shewing the True State of their Case, and How Far the Conformist's Separation from the Church of Rome, for their Popish Superstitions, &c. introduced into the Service of God, justifies the Non-Conformists' Separation from them: In a Letter to Dr. Benjamin Calamy, on his Sermon called Scrupulous Conscience Inviting Thereto. To Which is added a Parallel Scheme [The Image of the Beast] of the Pagan, Papal, & Christian Rites and Ceremonies. With a preface by the Author of the Re
Publisher Nottingham Printed and Sold by R Dowson. Sold also by Button and Son, London.
Date 1817
Book ID 37476

Description

Original paper-backed publisher's boards. xix+108 pp., deckle-edged. Paper very crisp and clean although upper board detached with f.e.p. and title page, else in very good condition, no loss, clean and tight. Fourteen page (i-xiv) preface by the Author (D. Foe - ‘Daniel Defoe’) of The Review. “A Royal Witness to the Dissenters’ Cause” and “The Contents of the Principal Things contained in this Book” (pp15-19) De Laune’s Plea for Non-Conformists pp. 1 - 95: Eikoon tou therou or “The Image of the Beast” by T[homas] D[Laune]. This last part follows earlier pagination but dated 1816. Coy inscription to title page reads “From Mrs blank Loughborough, June 11 1829 to ..”
Price: £40.00