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18th Century Americana
[FRANKLIN IMPRINT]. DELL, William (ca 1607-1669). The Trial of Spirits, both in Teachers and Hearers. Philadelphia: B. Franklin, and D. Hall, 1760.
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold
$650
Live Auction
Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Location
Cincinnati
Description
18th Century Americana
[FRANKLIN IMPRINT]. DELL, William (ca 1607-1669). The Trial of Spirits, both in Teachers and Hearers. Philadelphia: B. Franklin, and D. Hall, 1760.
8vo. Disbound with remnants of old spine. (Some browning and offsetting, small worm hole in margin).
FIRST FRANKLIN EDITION. This edition of a 1653 English tract was initiated by the Philadelphia Quaker meeting, but they eventually decided not to attach their name to it. A select group of Quakers then covered the printing cost by private subscription. Evans 8578; Miller, Franklin 726.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.