11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Gilpin, Richard (1625-1700) Daemonologia Sacra: or a Treatise of Satan's Temptations

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Gilpin, Richard (1625-1700)Daemonologia Sacra: or a Treatise of Satan's Temptations. Edinburgh: Thomas and John Turnbull, 1800.
Octavo, third edition, lacking the back board.
Together with: Thomas Williams (1755-1839) An Historic Defence of Experimental Religion, London: Heptinstall et al., 1795, in two volumes, 12mo, first edition, contemporary sheepskin bindings, volume one warped with board detached and waterstains.
Williams' work is composed as a series of biographies of notable religious figures. Volume one is dedicated to historic saints and biblical characters, while volume two is concerned with more contemporary religious luminaries, including Martin Luther, John Wilmot (Earl of Rochester),William Penn, and others.
Estimate $200-300

Keywords

Thomas Williams, John Turnbull, Thomas Turnbull, London, Rochester, John Wilmot, William Penn