The charter, laws, catalogue of books, list of philosophical instruments, &c. of the Juliana Library-Company, in Lancaster : To which are prefixed, some reflections on the advantages of knowledge; the origin of books and libraries, shewing how they have been encouraged and patronized by the wise and virtuous of every age. : With a short account of its institution, friends and benefactors. ... Published by order of the directors
The earliest library in Lancaster, known as the "Juliana Library," was established in 1759, under the name of "The Lancaster Library Company." It was the third subscription library established in Pennsylvania. In 1763 it was chartered, and, out of compliment to Lady Juliana Penn, daughter of the Earl of Pomfret, and wife of Thomas Penn, one of the proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania, it was called the Juliana Library. The library at one time had about 800 books on its shelves and was fairly prosperous. Its most flourishing period was from 1760 to 1775.
On back of cover: "#532 Hinkels Sale Mar 31 1920 --$61.00. Purchased by Chas. I. Landis July 14 1920 from Nevin F. McGirr fpr $25."
The doctrine of the new birth, : exemplified in the life and religious experience of Onesimus, from the eleventh to the twenty-fifth year of his age, or from the year 1779 to 1793, inclusive. : Also, the visions which he saw concerning the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, in the days when George Washington was the president of the United States of North America, and in the year of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1792. The visions with several of the special events of his life shall be illustrated with twenty plates, and the whole designed as a defence of the truth of the Gospel, and proof of the immortality of the human soul. Written in twenty letters, and dedicated to Elder Joseph Maylin. Onesimus
x, [2], [17]-292 p., [9] leaves of plates : ill. ; 16 cm.
Notes
Publication date suggested by the Preface (p. [v]-vii), signed "Philadelphia, October, 1835."
The Gift was published annually in eight issues dated 1836 to 1845, with none for 1838 and 1841.
Faded inscription on second fly leaf.
Library has 1836 volume.
Faxon, F.W. Literary Annuals and Gift Books,
Thompson, R. Annuals,
BAL,
Heartman, C.F., & Canny, J.R. Bibliography of first printings of the writings of Edgar Allan Poe,
Eliza Leslie was a writer of fiction and nonfiction works for juveniles and adults. Almost yearly, between 1836-1845, she edited an annual gift book called The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present, with contributions from Edgar Allan Poe , Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson and other authors.
Journal of the House of representatives of the United States, at the first session of the Second Congress. ; Anno M,DCC,XCI, and of the independence of the United States the sixteenth
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, : when sitting for the purpose of trying an impeachment. : Commencing on Wednesday, the eighth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, : when sitting for the purpose of trying an impeachment. : Commencing on Wednesday, the eighth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four
Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. : Commencing on Tuesday, the second day of December, the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, and of the independence of the United States of America the nineteenth. : Volume V
