Lot 1
America.- Sterling (James) Zeal against the Enemies of our Country pathetically recommended: In a remarkable Sermon, Preached before His Excellency the Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Printed : London reprinted, for J. Whiston and B. White, in Fleet-Street, 1755.
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500
Description
America.- Sterling (James) Zeal against the Enemies of our Country pathetically recommended: In a remarkable Sermon, Preached before His Excellency the Governor of Maryland, ?lacking half-title and final blank, some spotting to title, bookplate of William Stirling to front pastedown, 19th century half roan, spine chipped at head, some wear to one corner, light rubbing to extremities, [Sabin 91332], 8vo, Annapolis, Printed : London reprinted, for J. Whiston and B. White, in Fleet-Street, 1755.
⁂ Scarce, only a handful of copies listed in institutions in the UK and US. First printed by Jonas Green in Anapolis, Sterling delivered his sermon at the opening of a special assembly convened to vote men and supplies for the forthcoming military campaign against the French.
Description
America.- Sterling (James) Zeal against the Enemies of our Country pathetically recommended: In a remarkable Sermon, Preached before His Excellency the Governor of Maryland, ?lacking half-title and final blank, some spotting to title, bookplate of William Stirling to front pastedown, 19th century half roan, spine chipped at head, some wear to one corner, light rubbing to extremities, [Sabin 91332], 8vo, Annapolis, Printed : London reprinted, for J. Whiston and B. White, in Fleet-Street, 1755.
⁂ Scarce, only a handful of copies listed in institutions in the UK and US. First printed by Jonas Green in Anapolis, Sterling delivered his sermon at the opening of a special assembly convened to vote men and supplies for the forthcoming military campaign against the French.