Sermons on Several Important Practical Subjects. In Two Volumes. By the Reverend and Learned Joseph Hoole, M.A. London: Printed for the Author's Widow: and Sold by the Booksellers in Town and Country, MDCCXLVIII (1748).
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A fantastic set in beautiful contemporary bindings in particularly remarkable condition. This set discusses many important ideas in Christian apologetics, especially pertaining to arguments for the existence of God, laying the foundation for modern apologetics by academics such as Dr William Lane Craig, etc.
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Size: 123 x 195 mm (approx., each)
Condition:
[(2), t.p., 32pp., xxxiii-xxxvi, pp.1-322, (2)]; [(2), t.p., iii-vii, pp.1-339, (2)]
Contemporary full calf with the spines with compartments separated by raised bands, with the volumes numbered twice each in gilt. Bindings slightly rubbed, more so along the joints, but with all boards securely attached. Boards very good or better, a little loss to the rear board of the first volume. Shelf and edge wear with some losses at corners, with the bindings secure and without shelf lean. Endpapers toned as commensurate with the bindings. Without any attached bookplates or ownership inscriptions. The front blank leaf in volume two has a very small amount of loss at the upper right corner. The text blocks are very clean throughout both volumes, with some very mild toning, else, remain internally excellent. A fantastic set pertaining to early Christian apologetics.
[ESTC T071739; MMSID 9939845593804341; OCLC 10116575, 1325928948].
