A Plea for the Non-conformists : Shewing the True State of Their Case; and How Far the Conformist's Separation from the Church of Rome, for Their Popish Superstitions, &c. Introduc'd into the Service of God, Justifies the Non-conformist's Separation From Them. In a Letter to Dr. Benjamin Calamy, on his Sermon (call'd Scrupulous Conscience) Inviting Hereto. To Which is Added A Parallel Scheme of the Pagan, Papal, & Christian Rites and Ceremonies and A Narrative of the Sufferings Underwent

Quarter leather and green marbled boards, gilt lettering on spine, 12mo. This copy has Benjamin Calamy's sermon "Of A Scrupulous Conscience", 27 pp., added at front, preceding the title page. 27, 16, vi, 144 (ie 134). Pages 130-134 misnumbered 140-144. Includes 6 pages contents and erratum and appended works with special title page: (1) Eikoon tou therou : Or, The image of the beast; Shewing by a parellel scheme, what a conformist the Church of Rome is to the pagan . (2) A narrative of the sufferings of Thomas De Laune for writing, printing and publishing a late book, called A plea for the Non-conformists . Directed to Dr. Calamy, in obedience to whose call, that work was undertaken .16 page Preface by the author of the Review: D. Foe (i.e. Daniel De Foe). This copy in an early 19th century binding, with text block trimmed at top, not affecting any text. Owner's name ffep, handwritten title to Calamy's Sermon on one of several front blank endpapers, binding tight. Covers show edge wear, rear leather hinge starting to crack. Book condition VG-. Binding: HB.…