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Click here to see our other books! The History of the Life of Thomas Ellwood Thomas Ellwood 1808 Joseph Rakestraw : Philadelphia 7.5" by 5" vi [1], 8-424pp SUMMARY An early nineteenth century American edition of Quaker and religious writer Thomas Ellwood's autobiography. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION First published shortly after Ellwood's death in 1714, Ellwood's autobiography focuses on his experiences as a Quaker, his religious conversion, his education, and his relationship with famous Quaker leaders including William Penn and George Fox. He also discusses his imprisonment due to his beliefs, including his imprisonment between 1662 and 1664 after attending a Quaker meeting. He was sentenced to hard labour and became seriously ill, but continued to spread his religious message to his fellow inmates. With a supplementary section to the rear by J. Wyeth. With the bookplate of the Whitehaven chapter of the Library of the Society of Friends to the front pastedown, and their paper label to the spine. A smart copy of an uncommon work. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Remnants of a handwritten paper library label to back strip, otherwise externally smart. Hinges lightly strained, but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown, with pencil inscriptions to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, with spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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