John Hansen Beadle / Polygamy or the Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism Being

Description: Polygamy; or, the Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism. Being a Full and Authentic History of this Strange Sect From its Origin to the Present Time [Salesman's Dummy] Author: Beadle, John Hansen Title: Polygamy; or, the Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism. Being a Full and Authentic History of this Strange Sect From its Origin to the Present Time [Salesman's Dummy] Publication: Philadelphia: World Bible House, Circa 1904 Edition: Salesman's Dummy Description: Hardcover. [155pp.] Slim octavo [23.5 cm] Pale blue cloth over boards with gilt and black ink stamping on the front board. Sample strip of the trade edition stamped on rear board. Texoderm binding sample on rear pastedown. Decorative endpapers. Covers foxed. Some staining in red ink to rear board. Original work: Title page and following illustrated page just beginning to detach at the base. Flake/draper 346. Eberstadt 114: 546. Auerbach 57. Very good. Salesman's sample of this best selling work of the 19th century. This book contains illustrations, some text, and ruled leaves at the end for subscribers. "For more than thirty years the world has been horrified, startled and perplexed by the audacity and success of a sect calling themselves Mormons. Though founded in fraud, this sect has succeeded in spite of all opposition, until it is to-day the standing reproach of our country." from the publisher. Seller ID: 61770 Subject: Utah & the Mormons Ken Sanders Rare Books Ken Sanders Rare Books is a full-service antiquarian bookshop in downtown Salt Lake City. We have a vast inventory of used and rare books, a handful of new books, and an ever-changing selection of art, ephemera, maps, photographs, and postcards. We specialize in Utah & the Mormons and Western Americana, with emphases on the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Yellowstone, and other national parks. The literary West is well-represented here, with deep selections of Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, B. Traven, and more. We offer rare and collectible books in many subjects, including Literature, Art, Photography, Children's and Illustrated Books, and Wordless Novels. Proprietor Ken Sanders has been buying, selling and collecting books since childhood. He co-owned and ran the legendary Cosmic Aeroplane Bookstore in the 1970s and founded Dream Garden Press, our in-house publishing company, in 1980. Terms & Guarantee All orders ship within 2 business days after receiving payment. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7-10 business days. Expedited and international shipping options are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 420 USD

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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