Strength out of Weakness: or a Glorious Manifestation of the Further Progress of the Gospel among the Indians in New England (Sabin's Reprints, Quarto Series, No. V)
New York: Reprinted for Joseph Sabin, 1865. Limited edition (Large Paper Copy). Softcover. 1/50. Original wraps. "Further Progress of the Gospel among the Indians in New England 1652" printed in black letters on front wrapper. Title-page vignette. Initialed by Joseph Sabin. Pages unopened, as published. Includes facsimile of title-page from the original 1652 edition. "Strength out of Weakness: or a Glorious Manifestation of the Further Progress of the Gospel among the Indians in New England, held forth in sundry letters from divers Ministers and others to the Corporation established by Parliament for promoting the Gospel among the Heathen in New England, and to particular Members thereof since the late Treatise to that effect, formerly set forth by Mr. Henry Whitfield late Pastor of Gilford in New-England.' "This, the sixth of Elliots Indian Tracts, was the first published by the corporation for the propagation of the Gospel among the Indians in New England, which was incorporated in 1649. It covers Eliot's Labors during the year 1651." (Church 519). Heavy tearing and chipping on wraps, crudely repaired with tape along spine. Minor age toning to outer edges of interior pages. Wraps in poor, interior in overall very good condition. Scarce. g. Item #22193
Price: $375.00