Nehemiah Walter / Discourses on the Whole LVth Chapter of Isaiah / First Ed 1755

Description: With opening biographical preface by a member of the Increase Mather inner circleDiscourses on the Whole LVth Chapter of Isaiah. Preparatory to Communion at the Lord's Table. To which is added, the Author's Last Sermon Author: Nehemiah Walter; Thomas Prince and Thomas Foxcroft [pref.] Title: Discourses on the Whole LVth Chapter of Isaiah. Preparatory to Communion at the Lord's Table. To which is added, the Author's Last Sermon Publication: Boston: D. Fowle, 1755 Description: Very Good. Boston: D. Fowle, 1755. First Edition. Octavo; full contemporary blind-tooled paneled calf, two black gilt-lettered spine labels; [2],xxvi,[4],512pp. ([a]4 b-d4 B-2K8). Boards somewhat crudely reattached and restored along extremities, brief cracking to spine affecting gilt without loss of meaning, attractive contemporary calligraphic ownership inscription to front free endpaper of a Thomas Williams, mid-20th century ownership rubberstamp to front pastedown, else a Very Good copy overall.Text opens with a short biographical preface "giving some Account of [Walter's] Life and Character," signed by Thomas Prince (1687-1758) and Thomas Foxcroft (1697-1769). The former was an especially notable member of Colonial Boston society, having first made his mark as a student at Harvard where Increase Mather recognized him as a "praying student" (see the DAB 15, p. 232-3). ESTC W38124; EVANS 7588; SABIN 101171. Seller ID: 25017 Subject: 18th Century, Americana, Massachusetts, Religion / Theology Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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