Benjamin Franklin Imprint / Doctrine of Baptisms Reduced from its Ancient 1759

Description: Issued by Benjamin Franklin's Printing CompanyThe Doctrine of Baptisms; Reduced from its Ancient and Modern Corruptions; and Restored to its Primitive Soundness and Integrity: According to the Word of Truth; the Substance of Faith, and the Nature of Christ's Kingdom Author: [Benjamin Franklin Imprint] Dell, William Title: The Doctrine of Baptisms; Reduced from its Ancient and Modern Corruptions; and Restored to its Primitive Soundness and Integrity: According to the Word of Truth; the Substance of Faith, and the Nature of Christ's Kingdom Publication: Philadelphia: B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1759 Description: First American edition (and the fifth overall). A collectible copy from America's first Renaissance Man.The Society of Friends commissioned 4000 copies of this pamphlet, and they hired Benjamin Franklin's printing company to do the work, seventeen years before Franklin would edit and then sign the Declaration of Independence. In addition to Franklin's many civic, diplomatic, and scientific achievements, he was a successful entrepreneur in colonial America-his printing company made him rich."By these Things it is evident, that Christ's Baptism and John's are distinct; and therefore as what God hath joined, no Man ought to put asunder; so what God hath put asunder, no Man ought to join..." (p 12).4-3/4 by 7-1/4 inches. iv, 5-43, [1] pages. First American Edition. Text block tanned and foxed here and there. Generally very good and complete in a mid-20th century binding of half calf and brown cloth. Outer joints cracking, but sound. Previous owner's name, "Benjamin Martin 1798" in old ink on the lower margin of the last page. Seller ID: 308196 Subject: AMERICANA, RELIGION Downtown Brown Books has been selling on eBay since 1998. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and the Cascade Booksellers Association (CBA), and we adhere to their codes of ethics. Condition grading is done in compliance with IOBA's published standards. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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