Author: Lord Bishop of Exeter; [Henry Phillpotts]
Title: Charge Delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Exeter by the Right Reverend Henry, Lord Bishop of Exeter, at His Primary Visitation, in the Months of August, September, and October
Description: London, John Murray, 1833. First edition. Paperback. A first edition of this uncommon volume containing the charges delivered by the Bishop of Exeter in autumn 1933. A first edition of this uncommon volume containing the charges delivered by the Bishop of Exeter between the months of August and October in 1933. Henry Philpotts served the Diocese of Exeter from from 1830 to 1869, making him one of England's longest serving bishops since the fourteenth century. Although he did much to restore the diocese, whose clergy was extremely demoralised when he was appointed, Philpotts was unpopular with his clergy because he was a strict disciplinarian. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front of the paper wrap, 'The Rev.d W. Varley ' With a gift inscription to the verso of the paper wrap to the front, 'The Rev.d W. Varley from J.L.' With a three page preview of the poetical works of Revered George Crabbe to the rear. With three pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. Rebacked in a cloth binding over the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with some marks to the paper covers and some light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned but generally clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Charge Delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Exeter Bishop of Exeter Henry Philphotts Primary Visitation, Bishop of Exeter None


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