ANCIENT AND MODERN MICHILIMACKINAC by Strang, James J - 1894

Wingfield Watson Decendants, 1975. Very Good. Strang, James J.. Prophetic Controversy, No. 2. Marks, William; Page, John E.; Brown, Hyrum P.; Watson (Compiler), Wingfield. NP: Wingfield Watson Decendants, 1975. 28pp. 12mo. Yellow Wraps. Book condition: Very good with ""Strangites"" and ""25"" written on the front cover and a small surface loss affecting a few characters. Contents pristine.. A reprint of the pamphlet originally published in 1887 with revised Doctrine & Covenents [sic] references. Full title: ""Prophetic Controversy, No. 2; Extracted from the writings and criticisms of John E. Page, James J. Strang, William Marks and Hyrum P. Brown, to which are added a few notes in brackets, and a short commentary by the transcriber, Wingfield Watson"".

[1886]. Fair. Strang, James J.. The Prophetic Controversy: A Letter from James J. Strang to Mrs. Corey. [Boyne, MI]: NP, [1886]. Third printing. 38pp. 8vo. Pamphlet. Book condition: Fair with chipped edges, first and last pages detached, and small hole in first page. This letter was sent to Mrs. Corey --who wrote an unpublished history of the Smiths entitled ""Mother Smith's History""-- containing his explanation of his prophetic worthiness. This is in response to a letter Mrs. Corey wrote to her sister, who passed it on to Strang. In the letter she refers to Strang as the ""vain usurper"" and invites him write her to ""show forth his strong reasons"". Rare. Morgan [44].

Michigan State University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1961. First Edition :. Hardcover. 12mo hardcover, ex-libris with markings, tight binding, very clean pages, covers mildly worn, else VG+ in VG+ DJ, in clear mylar jacket protector. Much has been written about James Strang and his bitter rivalry with Brigham Young and the killing of the Smiths ; also there was rivalry with mainlander-Michigans over fishing and the religion. His grandson sets the record straight, straighter... ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Prophetic Controversy, 1887. Good. Watson, Wingfield. Prophetic Controversy, No. 2. Strang, James J.; Page, John E.; Marks, William; Brown, Hyrum P.. NP: Prophetic Controversy, 1887. 28pp. 8vo. Tan wraps, disbound. Book condition: Good. Disbound pamphlet with soiling to wraps and clean contents.

1887. Good. Watson, Wingfield. Prophetic Controversy, No. 2. Strang, James J.; Page, John E.; Marks, William; Brown, Hyrum. [Boyne, MI]: NP, 1887. 28pp. 8vo. Yellow stapled wraps. Book condition: Good with gently bumped edges, a bump to top corner of text block, and occasional light soiling to covers. Spine edge has 3 tiny puncture holes, and a brown stain with a tear and loss to center affecting covers and all pages. Morgan 46. Rare.

[1886]. Very Good. Strang, James J.. The Prophetic Controversy: A Letter from James J. Strang to Mrs. Corey. [Boyne, MI]: NP, [1886]. Third printing. 38pp. 8vo. Pamphlet. Book condition: Very good with gently bumped edges, a few subtly chipped spots, and several small, mostly exterior stains. Sparse red underlining on pages 16 and 20. This letter was sent to Mrs. Corey --who wrote an unpublished history of the Smiths entitled ""Mother Smith's History""-- containing his explanation of his prophetic worthiness. This is in response to a letter Mrs. Corey wrote to her sister, who passed it on to Strang. In the letter she refers to Strang as the ""vain usurper"" and invites him write her to ""show forth his strong reasons"". Rare. Morgan [44].

Michigan State University Press, 1961. Very Good. Strang, James J.. The Diary of James J. Strang: Deciphered, Transcribed, Introduced and Annotated by Mark A. Strang. Strang, Mark A.; Nye, Russel B.. East Lansing: Michigan State University Press, 1961. 1st edition. xlv, 78pp. Illustrated. Bibliography. 8vo. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Book condition: Very good. Edges lightly rubbed. Former owner's stamp on top of half title page. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Price clipped. Light toning of edges.

1977. Very Good. Strang, James J.. James J. Strang: Teachings of a Mormon Prophet. Shepard (editor), William; Falk (editor), Donna; Lewis (editor), Thelma. NP: NP, 1977. 1st edition. 335pp. Indexed. 8vo. Black cloth. Book condition: Very good with faint soiling on rear cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good with lightly rubbed edges.

1969. Fine. Strang, James J.. The Prophetic Controversy. Lansing, Michigan: NP, 1969. Reprint. ix, 59pp. 8vo. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Book condition: Near fine.

NP, Circa 1893. Good. Strang, James J.. The Diamond: Being the Law of Prophetic Succession and a Defense of the Calling of James J. Strang as Successor to Joseph Smith. Burlington, Wisconsin?: NP, Circa 1893. 15pp. 8vo. Disbound. Book condition: Good. Once bound, now disbound. Former owner's initials on front, dated 1984. Flake 8504.