Of the Death of Christ, 1650 — John Owen; A Vindication of the Late Renverend and Learned John Owen D.D., 1684

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Of the Death of Christ: Title Page
John Brown: SignatureOf the Death of Christ: CoverA Vindication: Title PageA Vindication: Finis

Hardcover. Extremely rare antiquarian work. Two books bound in one: "Of the Death of Christ" 1650, 97 pp.; "A Vindication of the Late Reverend and Learned John Owen D.D. by a friendly scrutiny into the merits, and manners of Mr. Rich. Baxters opposition to twelve arguments concerning worship by the lyturgy" 1684, 40 pp. Both are FIRST EDITIONS. Repair to first Title page (please see photo), 33-45 (tiny tear), second Title page (photo) & bottom of last page (photo). Small open tear to lateral edge of pp. 31 & 79. Foxing/browning throughout. Signed by John Brown on first Title page; it is not known whether or not he is the John Brown of Haddington, but his signature (on top) can be compared with signature found in book (on bottom) — see photo. Amateur binding in modern calf in very good condition; binding sound. Additional photos upon request.

Price: $1,000.00
$1,000.00
Author(s): 
Owen, John
Publisher: 
London: Printed by Peter Cole, at the sign of the Printing Press in Cornhil, near the Royal Exchange; London, Printed for Thomas Malthus, at the Sun in the Poultry.
SKU: PJ0005308
Publication Date: 
1650 / 1684