Paybody, Thomas

A Just apologie for the gesture of kneeling in the act of receiving the Lords Supper : Against the manifold exceptions of all opposers in the Churches of England, and Scotland. Wherein this controversie is handled, fully. Soundly. Plainly. Methodically. By T.P. [A Iust apologie for the gestvre of kneeling in the act of receiving the Lords Svpper]

William Iones, 1629. First Edition. Leather Binding. Very Good. Item #606800

Extremely rare (Worldcat records a handful or surviving copies, no copies at auction since 1977). A very good copy, bound in period brown calf, spine with raised bands, spine and covers ruled in blind, red edges. The binding has some unusual features, being without pastedowns, also with text being sewn into the boards, and false 'endpapers' being blanks inserted at front and rear, with stubs (instead of an actual endpaper). The binding has been expertly rebacked in brown calf, preserving original spine, offset to pastedowns fom the leather turn-ins has led to some flaws to edges of endpapers and first and last leaves. Ink signature on rear blank appears to read 'Ed[ward] Shallcross'(?). Notes: Dedication signed: Thomas Paybody. The words 'Fully ... Methodically' are enclosed in brackets on the t.p. With printed marginal notes. Description: [12], 496 pages 4o, Other Titles: Just apology for the gesture of kneeling ... STC 19488. PROVENANCE: 1) Signature of James Rudyerd on page 1; 2) signature of Edward Shallcross on rear endpaper.

Price: $1,500.00