1795 RARE MAINE HISTORY. Sullivan's History of Maine w/Rare Map & Important Provenance. Sermons

1795 RARE MAINE HISTORY. Sullivan's History of Maine w/Rare Map & Important Provenance. SermonsSullivan's History of the District of Maine is a very desirable volume whenever it retains its original map, it being the earliest quality map of Maine extant. Aside from even its general rarity, this particular example, because of its interesting provenance, sits right at the heart of the history of the then district of Maine and is a lovely piece of Americana. During the 18th century, the District of Maine was involved in a large scale land grab

was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Morris county NJ

Samuel Davies among the African Slaves of America [lengthy]

While Taylor himself was not an evangelist

” Mahayanic and Hinayanic forms

1829 1p full page inscription by George Bennet [1774-1841]

“He said he didn’t care whether slavery was voted up or down

Our path has certainly been one of difficulty and danger

Interesting Virginia imprint of a true classic on prayer by Evangelical Anglican

All in matching half leather by Lo Gatto Bookbinding of East Rutherford

He was converted to Methodism in 1771 and at the age of 21 began his itinerancy when he accompanied  Robert Williams to Norfolk

he claimed [without rebuff] over 1

With an Appendix Relative to the Indian Affairs