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Sale 412: Fine Books & Manuscripts (#412) 09/17/2009 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #65 Fox's Book of Martyrs. A Universal History of Christian Martyrdom from the Birth of our Blessed Saviour to the Latest Periods of Persecution

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$187.50

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Title:

Fox's Book of Martyrs. A Universal History of Christian Martyrdom from the Birth of our Blessed Saviour to the Latest Periods of Persecution

Author:

Fox, John

Place Published:

Pittsburgh & Philadelphia

Publisher:

John L. Kay/ Key & Mielke

Date Published:

1831

Description:

2 volumes. Unpaginated. Illustrated with numerous wood-engraved plates, most with two images. 8¾x5¾, period calf.

American edition on Fox's classic work on the miseries inflicted on good Christians, which would put to shame modern practitioners of the art of persuasion.

Condition:

Spines worn, some staining to covers; moderate foxing/aging within, about very good.

Item#:

204579

Headline:

Fox's Book of Martyrs, 1831
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