Description: [Massachusetts Election Sermon] A SERMON, PREACHED BEFORE HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. GOVERNOUR; The Honourable the Council, and the Honourable the Senate, and House of Representatives, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, May 28, 1788 Author: Parson, David Title: [Massachusetts Election Sermon] A SERMON, PREACHED BEFORE HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. GOVERNOUR; The Honourable the Council, and the Honourable the Senate, and House of Representatives, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, May 28, 1788 Publication: Boston: Adams & Nourse, 1788 Description: Original Wrappers. Very Good binding. Octavo. 46, [2] pp. First edition. As issued, stitched into self-wrappers, untrimmed. Covers toned and contents foxed; one leaf with a long closed tear at the top margin intruding a couple of lines into the text, but generally a very nice copy with a contemporary presentation inscription on the front wrapper. In this election sermon, Parsons describes the qualities of a successful ruler, a topic, one would imagine, at the forefront of people's mind just a few years after the close of the Revolution and the outset of the a new republic. In his estimation, leadership and government are ordained by god and a successful ruler (a term used by Parsons more than one would expect given the new democratic government in which there are no "rulers") "should study to approve themselves to God, to their own consciences, and to the virtuous among their people, if they would be desirous to be useful, and increase the joy of their citizens" (p. 37). Evans 21360; Sabin 58878. Seller ID: 8235 Subject: Americana, Ephemera, Religion Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 260 USD
Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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Author: Parson, David
Publisher: Adams & Nourse
Year Printed: 1788
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
