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Early New England MSs: Rev. D. Emerson, 1759-'98
Estimate:
$200 - $400
Sold
$175
Live Auction
September 29th, 2022 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories
Category
Description
Collection of sermons ascribed to Rev. Daniel Emerson (1716-1801; Harvard Class of 1739, rector of the Congregational Church of Hollis, New Hampshire, 1743-1801), comprising 15 sermons and fragments (including some possibly by his co-rector, Rev. Eli Smith), and also a catalog of the minister's collection of books; 109 leaves (about 6 1/4 x 4 in.), densely written on both sides
Condition
Varying amounts of wear and strength of ink; the handwriting archaic but legible