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THB[RELIGION]. MARTIN, Thomas (pseudonym for GARDINER, Stephen...
Lot 94
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Bidsquare : Select Rarities: Exceptional Books & Manuscripts
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This premier auction features a select group of unusual, uncommon, and choice rarities. A carefully curated offering of printed matter, autographs, and other ephemeral objects, the sale will be led by a first edition of The Book of Mormon, the most important nineteenth century religious book printed in the United States. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
This premier auction features a select group of unusual, uncommon, and choice rarities. A carefully curated offering of printed matter, autographs, and other ephemeral objects, the sale will be led by a first edition of The Book of Mormon, the most important nineteenth century religious book printed in the United States. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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[RELIGION]. MARTIN, Thomas (pseudonym for GARDINER, Stephen, Bishop of Winchester (1483-1555)). A Traictise Declaryng and Plainly Prouyng, that the Pretensed Marriage of Priestes, and Professed Persones, is no Mariage, but Altogether Unlawful? London: Robert Caly, 1554. Small 4to. Woodcut initials. Collates nearly complete (leaf Dii supplied in manuscript facsimile (does not appear modern), and leaf Niiii is entirely lacking) as per the Internet Archive. Errata leaf present, though with marginal wear with some loss of text. Approximately 7 ? x 5". Bound in contemporary full limp vellum (binding heavily toned, soiled, worn, ink markings on interior of vellum and occasionally in text, title-page tattered and chipped with loss of text and margins restored, text toned with marginal wear, occasional dampstaining, creasing and chipping, marginal worm damage to last few leaves). Fair.FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE PRE-ELIZABETHAN, PRO-CATHOLIC TREATISE AGAINST PRIESTLY MARRIAGE. The first three leaves are dedicated to Queen Mary I for her purity: ?not only to a queen, but also to a virgin queen?" This treatise is an attack on previous writings by religious reformer and controversialist John Ponet (1514-1556), who favored priestly marriage. Ponet responded in 1556 with his response, An Apologie Fully Aunsweringe? Gardiner held several prominent posts during Queen Mary I's reign, including Lord Chancellor. He had passed away before Elizabeth I ascended to the throne. STC 17517. Sold as-is. Measurements: 10"L x 9"W x 1"H.
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