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Pseudo-Martyr. Wherein Out of Certain Propositions and Gradations, This Conclusion is Euicted. That Those Which Are of the Romane Religion in this Kingdome, May an Ought to take the Oath of Allegance
by Donne, John
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- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed by W. Stansby for Walter Burre, 1610. First Edition. Very Good+. First edition, first printing. Bound in early 19th century half calf double ruled at spine with black morocco stamped label; all edges speckled red. 8 x 6.25", 8vo. Very Good+ with slight rubbing to joints; a few minor water stains with light foxing to contents. Contemporary ownership crossed out at title along with the ownership signature of Sam Foley dated 1689 at upper margin of title-page. Corrections in a contemporary hand throughout.
An anti-Catholic polemic by the celebrated English poet and scholar John Donne (1572-1631). This meticulously researched argument, dedicated to James I, argues that Roman Catholics who refuse to to submit to authority of the King have brought punishment on themselves and are therefore not real martyrs by "pseudo-martyrs." Donne attempts to situate the phenomenon of martyrdom as an act which was necessary to the persecuted Christians of the Early Church. It was well received by James, who encouraged him to take holy orders-- advice he would eventually take in 1615. Enclosed in a handsome custom clamshell box.
Provenance of Samuel Foley (1655-1695) a bishop of Down and Connor. Connor authored Computatio Universalis(1684), a treatise on Protestant anxieties about the Catholic church's control over time.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140946121
- Title
- Pseudo-Martyr. Wherein Out of Certain Propositions and Gradations, This Conclusion is Euicted. That Those Which Are of the Romane Religion in this Kingdome, May an Ought to take the Oath of Allegance
- Author
- Donne, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed by W. Stansby for Walter Burre
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1610
- Keywords
- Theology, King James I, History, Anti-Catholic, Christianity, Martyrdom
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Good+
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- Clamshell Box
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- Edges
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- Rubbing
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Morocco
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