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Primitive Truth and Order vindicated from Modern Misrepresentation: with a Defence of Episcopacy, particularly that of Scotland, against an attack made on it, by the late Dr Campbell of Aberdeen, in his Lectures on Ecclesiastical History: and a Concluding Address to the Episcopalians of Scotland
by John Skinner
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- Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
Aberdeen: Printed by J Chalmers & Co, 1803. First edition. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None . A very scarce copy of the Rev John Skinner's first edition defence of Christianity. The first edition of this work. A very scarce work, rarely seen in commerce but found institutionally in libraries such as the British Library, the University of Dundee, and Durham University among others. Defence to Primitive Truth and Order and the episcopal church in Scotland, its bishops and doctrines against an attack made by George Campbell in his 'Lectures on Ecclesiastical History' by the Rev John Skinner of Aberdeen. Rebound in half morocco over marbled boards signed Wheeler, with five raised bands, gilt lettering to spine, marbled edges. Externally with bumping and rubbing to head and tail of spine, cracking along joints, boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. light spotting to first and last few leaves, pages otherwise generally very clean throughout. Good
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- Title
- Primitive Truth and Order vindicated from Modern Misrepresentation: with a Defence of Episcopacy, particularly that of Scotland, against an attack made on it, by the late Dr Campbell of Aberdeen, in his Lectures on Ecclesiastical History: and a Concluding Address to the Episcopalians of Scotland
- Author
- John Skinner
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by J Chalmers & Co
- Place of Publication
- Aberdeen
- Date Published
- 1803
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- first editions very scarce books christianity very scarce books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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