A Collection of the Works of William Penn
London: J. Sowle, 1726. First Edition. Large Folio 13" Tall.
RARE 1726 WILLIAM PENN Works 1st Edition 2 Vol Set - Quaker Pennsylvania Founder
Title: A Collection of the Works of William Penn. In Two Volumes. To Which is Prefix’d a Journal of His Life.
Author: William Penn (Founder of Pennsylvania)
Publisher: Printed and Sold by the Assigns of J. Sowle, London
Date: 1726 (First Edition)
Format: Large Folio 13" Tall
The Definitive Collection of a Founding Father
Offered here is the rare and historic 1726 First Edition of the collected works of William Penn. Published just eight years after his death, this massive two-volume folio set is the primary historical record of Penn’s life, his theological defense of the Quaker faith, and his political vision for the "Holy Experiment" that became Pennsylvania.
Content Highlights
Volume I: Contains the extensive "Journal of His Life," including many original letters and papers never before published at the time.
Volume II: Features his most famous theological works, including the seminal "No Cross, No Crown" and his various "Discourses" on the nature and discipline of the Holy Cross of Christ.
This set is essential for any serious collection of Colonial American history, Quakerism, or the history of religious liberty.
This set is in excellent, collector-grade condition:
Binding: Professionally and handsomely rebound in Half-Calf leather over matching cloth boards. The spines feature five raised bands, ornate gilt-stamped labels in red and green leather, and crisp lettering.
Interior: The text blocks are solid and tight. The 18th-century handmade rag paper shows expected light age-toning and minor foxing but remains remarkably clean and supple for its age (300 years old).
These are impressive, heavy Folio volumes that make a commanding presence on any library shelf.
. Condition: Very Good / Collector Grade. This 1726 First Edition set has been professionally and handsomely rebound in half-calf leather over cloth boards with gilt-stamped labels and raised bands. The bindings are tight, square, and show minimal shelf wear. Internally, the text blocks are remarkably clean for their age (300 years old), with expected light age-toning and occasional minor foxing. A sturdy, clean, and shelf-ready set of this foundational work of Quaker and American history. Item #918
Price: $3,500.00
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