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GOLDNEY (Edward): - A Friendly Epistle to the Deists, and A Rational Prayer recommended to them. In order for their Conversion to the Christian Religion. Humbly Dedicated to his Most Excellent Majesty, King George.
London, Printed for the Author, and Sold by His Son, Edward Goldney..., 1760. FIRST EDITION. 8vo (in 4s), 208 x 130 mms., pp. [ii], viii, iv, 160, engraved portrait of Duke of Cumberland preceding main body of text, contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt in compartments (but rubbed and dried); lacks labels rear joint cracked. UNIFORMLY BOUND WITH GOLDNEY (Edward): A Friendly Epistle to the Jews, and A Rational Prayer recommended to them, In order for their Conversion to to the Christian Religion. Humbly Dedicated To His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. London, Printed for the Author, and Sold by His Son, Edward Goldney..., 1760. FIRST EDITION. 8vo (in 4s), 208 x 130 mms., pp. viii, 176, contemporary calf, spine ornately gilt in compartments (but rubbed and dried); lacks label, tops and baser of spine chipped, joints cracked (but firm). A serviceable set, with the armorial bookplate of Frederick Hastings Goldney on the front paste-down end-paper of each volume. ODNB notes that the the final years of the rabbi Aaron Hart "were made more wearisome by visits from Edward Goldney, who campaigned to convert Jews to Christianity and concentrated on the community's leaders...."
GBP 275.00 [Appr.: EURO 320.75 US$ 343.97 | JP¥ 53697] Booknumber: 6835
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GBP 275.00 [Appr.: EURO 320.75 US$ 343.97 | JP¥ 53697] Booknumber: 6835
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Total: GBP 275.00 [Appr.: EURO 320.75 US$ 343.97 | JP¥ 53697]
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