[Rarebooks] FS: Eight 19th century pamphlets by William Ellery Channing, Dated 1807-1830: Transcendental-ISH

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Ezra from Aardvark lists a group of seven pamphlets by the noted theologian William Ellery Channing.

The minister William Ellery Channing (1780-1842) was a leading figure of Unitarianism at a time when it was just beginning to take hold in America. A prominent preacher, Channing often imbued his sermons with philosophical, moral, and political import. His theology emphasized the inherent goodness of human nature, an idea that embodied the ethos of the Transcendentalist movement of the 1820s and 1830s. (Although, he never committed to the movement). In his impassioned speeches he advocated for human and spiritual progress. His social and political influence has been described as "An exemplar of Christian piety and a champion of human rights and dignity, he effectively fostered social reform in areas of free speech, education, peace, relief for the poor, and anti-slavery." (The Unitarian Universalist Historical Society).


1).  THE DUTIES OF CHILDREN, DELIVERED ON LORD’S DAY, APRIL 1`2, 1807, TO THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY IN FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON 1807. (Fifth Edition)
Removed from a book of pamphlets. 6 3/4" x 4 1/4." pp. 12. Edges neatly trimmed. Pages clean, lightly tanned. Minimal foxing. 

2). 	A DISCOURSE, DELIVERED IN BOSTON AT THE SOLEMN FESTIVAL IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD IN DELIVERING THE CHRISTIAN WORLD FROM MILITARY DESPOTISM, JUNE 15, 1814. BY WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING, MINISTER OF THE CHURCH IN FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON. Edges untrimmed. Sewn as issued, plus two modern staples. 9 1/4" x 5 3/4". Octavo, pp. 19, 8 (appendix). Front blue paper wrapper only, semi-detached, very worn. Front and last leaf browned, heavily foxed. Large damp stain to outer edge, affecting margins of most leaves. Interior pages lightly tanned with mild foxing. Quite readable.  


3). TWO SERMONS ON INFIDELITY DELIVERED OCTOBER 24, 1813. BY WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING, MINISTER OF THE CHURCH IN FEDERAL STREET, BOSTONn (1813)
Removed from a book of pamphlets, leather remnants on spine. Octavo, 8 1/2" x 5 1/8." Edges neatly trimmed. pp. 36. Ownership inscription to title page, 1/2" tear near spine. Pages lightly tanned with mild foxing and age. 


4).  A SERMON DELIVERED IN BOSTON, SEPTEMBER 18, 1814. PUBLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE HEARERS, BY WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING, MINISTER OF THE CHURCH IN FEDERAL STREET.  (1814)
Removed from a book of pamphlets. Leather remnants on spine. Edges neatly trimmed. Octavo, 8 1/2" x 5. pp. 19, [2]. Pages tanned, scattered foxing, especially towards front and back leaves. (Sabin 11919). 

5).   A SERMON ON WAR: DELIVERED BEFORE THE CONVENTION OF CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS OF MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 30, 1816. AND PUBLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE OFFICERS OF THE PEACE SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS. BY WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING, MINISTER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN FEDERAL-STREET, BOSTON. (1816)
Removed from a book of pamphlets. Leather remnants on spine. Edges neatly trimmed. Octavo, 7" x 4 1/4". Ownership inscription to top right of title page. Pages browned with moderate foxing. 

6). A DISCOURSE DELIVERED AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REV. FREDERICK A. FARLEY, AS PASTOR OF THE WESTMINSTER CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, SEPTEMBER 10, 1828.  (1828) Removed from a book of pamphlets. Leather remnants on spine. Edges neatly trimmed. 12mo, 8 1/2" x 5 1/4." pp. 36. Four small, light age spots (1/4") on title page. Small age spot on last leaf. Text unaffected. Pages lightly tanned throughout. Very clean copy. Sabin incorrectly lists this pamphlet as 28 pages in reference B. 11924.

7). A SERMON, PREACHED AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION, MAY 26, 1830, BEFORE HIS EXCELLENCY LEVI LINCOLN, GOVERNOR, HIS HONOR THOMAS L. WINTHROP, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE HONORABLE COUNCIL, AND THE LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS. (1830)
Pamphlet sewn as issued. Octavo, 9 3/4" x 5 7/8." pp. [2], 46, [2]. Edges untrimmed. Half-title fully detached and browned. Faint ownership inscription and library stamp to half-title. Blue library stamp to title-page "New Bedford City Library." Interior pages lightly tanned, with damp stain along interior margin to four leaves.   *Sabin 11919 lists another edition published by Carter and Hendee, but does not include this edition. 

8). A SERMON, PREACHED AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION, MAY 26, 1830, BEFORE HIS EXCELLENCY LEVI LINCOLN, GOVERNOR, HIS HONOR THOMAS L. WINTHROP, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE HONORABLE COUNCIL, AND THE LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.  (1830)
Octavo, 8 1/2" x 5 1/4." pp. 46, [2]. Removed from a book of sermons. Leather remnants on spine. Edges neatly trimmed. Gatherings separating towards top of spine. Light stain on rear blank page. Pages lightly tanned and very clean. Excellent copy. (Sabin 11919) 


															ALL SEVEN PAMPHLETS. $150 POSTAGE PAID




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