A General Account of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge

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printed by Anne Rivington, and sold by F.C. and J. Rivington London 1821 To which are Subjoined, the Standing Rules and Orders; A List of the Subscribing Members, Donations and Legacies; with Catalogues of the Books Dispersed by the Society, and other Documents. Third Edition (?). 8vo. [225 x 145 x 30 mm]. [2] ff, 344 pp. Bound in the original drab paper wrappers with the title printed on both covers and the spine, uncut edges. A fine copy, just as issued with many of the sheets still unopened. The British Library has two earlier editions, dated 1813 and 1816. Towards the end is a catalogue of the books dispersed by the Society, a list of the religious books and tracts allowed to the members (at the reduced prices set down in the first column), and a page of "Specimens of the several Characters used in printing the Bibles, Testaments, and Common Prayers, dispersed by the Society".

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