Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God, in Nature and Grace

Mâ Dowall (McDowall), Robert

Published by Printed by Websters and Skinner, Albany, NY, 1806

About this Item

Collection of sermons on the doctrine of election by the first regularly sent Reformed missionary to Upper Canada (modern Ontario) and the first moderator of the Presbytery of the Canadas. In its original binding. The topic must have been a favorite of McDowell, described by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography as â a strict Calvinist,â since he was known for having â engaged in a day-long debate on predestination with Samuel Coate, a Methodist itinerant.â Size: 8"-9" - Octavo (8vo). 120 pages. Item Type: Book. The text block is tight, though the paper has darkened from age. There is some mottling from dampness and some scattered spotting. It appears the last signature (P) was printed on slightly different paper. It is not as crisp as the rest and is darker. Quarter bound in leather and marbled paper over boards. The plain spine (no title or decoration) has wear along the folds, but is holding with only a 1/2" tear at the head of the spine along the fold with the front cover. Some dark liquid dropped on the front cover leaving a darkened deposit and a splatter surrounding it. The paper on the rear cover is worn around the edges and there is loss along 2 1/2" of the edge of the paper that overlaps the leather. Although much of the end paper on the front cover has split, the hinge is strong and holding. There is an area on the outside edge of the front cover where paper has been lost, exposing the edge of the underlying marbled paper and a little of the board. The rear hinge is tight and the paper has not split. A previous owner, Bartow White, has signed his name at the top of the front free end paper and pasted a strip of paper with his name in print to the inside front cover. There are also three lines from a previous bookseller in pencil on the inside front cover: Albany imprint | Subscriber names | Rare. The page edges are slightly browned. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Election (Theology) -- Sermons; United States; 19th century; Main Picture: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Front cover and spine. Picture 2: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Rear cover and page edges. Picture 3: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Title page. Picture 4: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - First page of text. Picture 5: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Two-page spread with first page of Discourse V. Picture 6: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Two-page spread with first page of Discourse VI. Picture 7: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Two-page spread with first page of Discourse VII. Picture 8: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - End of text and beginning of the list of subscribers. Picture 9: Robert McDowall, Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God . (Albany: 1806) - Front end paper with signature and printed label of previous owner, Bartow White. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1254.

Seller Inventory # 1254

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourses of the Sovereign and Universal Agency of God, in Nature and Grace
• Publisher: Printed by Websters and Skinner, Albany, NY
• Publication Date: 1806
• Binding: Hardcover (Quarter Leather)
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good-
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion & Theology