[Rarebooks] FS: 1st ed. of Sibbes' "The Excellencie of the Gospel Above the Law" 1639

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Sibbes, Richard. THE EXCELLENCIE OF THE GOSPEL ABOVE THE LAW. Wherein the 
Liberty of the Sonnes of God Is Shewed. With the Image of Their Graces Here, and 
Glory Hereafter... Begun in His Lifetime, and Published by T. G[oodwin]. And 
P. N[ye]. London: Printed by Tho. Cotes. 1639. First edition. 12mo. (20),650pp. 
Each page of text within a ruled border. Cont. ruled, speckled calf, gilt, 
extremities of spine chipped, front hinge rubbed & cracked but holding soundly. 
2 leaves torn at blank bottom corner (text unaffected).     $450.00 (trade 
discount allowed)
Scarce. Sibbes (1577-1635) was a prolific author and notable Puritan divine. 
STC 22492.

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