A Holy, Sacred and Divine Roll and Book;

from The Lord God of Heaven, to the Inhabitants of Earth

by [Philemon Stewart] 

First edition.  Canterbury, N.H.:  Printed in the United Society, 1843  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Smooth calf covers have black label with gilt title at spine. 
• Boards show some smudges, scuffing, edgewear.  Corners are sharp, scuffed.  See photos.  
• Spine has gilt text on black label and is worn, with bumped ends, some chipping at head.  See photos.
• Binding is secure, shows some cracking at front cover.  See photos. 
• Pastedowns and feps have some light foxing, staining, writing.  See photos. 
• Interior is exhibits scattered foxing, some smudges, a couple of corners turned down. 
• Inside pages have scattered marginalia.  See photos.
• Text block edges have stippled edges. 
• PS2026.0617

402 pages. 5 x 7 7/8 inches

First edition.  Two parts in one volume.  The first book printed and published by the Canterbury Shakers.  Original full calf binding with gilt title on black label at spine.  Boards and text block edges stippled.  Some staining to end papers and title page, some separation at front cover.  Text block shows scattered foxing and some marginalia, but is generally bright.  The book was withdrawn from circulation after it was published, making this first edition rather scarce.  Condition is overall Very Good.

This text is tied to the Shaker "Era of Manifestations," a period spanning the 1840s characterized by intense spiritualism, spirit communication, visions, and the creation of sacred texts and drawings.  Written by Philemon Stewart (1804-1875), a prominent member of the Shaker community who signed himself "Inspired Writer."  Stewart claimed he received visions and messages directly from God between 1842 and 1843, which he was instructed to transcribe as a warning and a guide for humanity.

Calf binding matches another copy that was bound by the Harvard Shakers.  

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