RELIGION
FINE CONTENT LETTER FROM CHARLES "FATHER" CLEVELAND,A PROMINENT BOSTON CLERGYMAN,
TO DANIEL WEBSTER, PRAISING HIM FOR HIS SUPPORT OF THE "COMPROMISE OF 1850"
AND MENTIONING SLAVERY, THE CONSTITUTION, ETC.
(WEBSTER, DANIEL) CLEVELAND, CHARLES (1772-1872). Known as "Father Cleveland". Kinsman of Grover Cleveland. Clergyman, Missionary, and Evangelist. Abandoned successful business career to devote himself to charitable works. Organized, 1816, Society for the Moral and Religious Instruction of the Poor, at his home. Raised funds for a mission house, 1821. In 1830 he became a missionary to the poor of Boston, being associated with the Revs. Ethan Smith and D.D. Rossiter. In 1835 he received a license to preach and in 1838 was ordained as an evangelist. From that time until his death he was involved in charitable undertakings in Boston, where he was known as "Father Cleveland." He was connected with benevolent institutions but his work was independent of them. A number of wealthy citizens, whom he called his patrons, annually placed fixed sums in his hands. He published an annual report detailing his benevolences.
ALS, 4to, 3pp., "Boston, Decr. 5, 1850, Washington, D.C. Hon. Respected Friend-- I cannot leave my room this morning to enter upon my missionary labors without communicating to you the unfeigned satisfaction with which I read in my Advertiser of the morning, your answer to Messr. William Kerney and others, on their invitation of your presence at a Union meeting in Virginia./ With heart-felt gratitude to the Father of Mercies, I see plain indications of a return of fraternal confidence, and good-will, among true lovers of the Union, whether their location be at the North or the South, and, dear sir, permit me to congratulate you in relation to the noble stand you have taken on the field of reconciliation. May you, dear sir, and friend Winthrop and Kindred spirits live many days, witnessing the immutability of truths in their practical bearings, which it hath been your happy province to defend by arguments too, which a host of Manns, can, in no wise successfully assail. I will not deem myself a whit behind the chief of the liberty party in lamentations over the bondage of man to man, and, I trust it is my daily prayer that the Lord will give freedom to every poor slave and accelerate the period when every human being shall sit under his own vine and fig tree, having none to molest or make him afraid - yet, dear sir, the constitution and laws under it, must be supported; we must and by Gods help I will, render unto Caesar the things what are Caesar's, as well as unto God the things that are Gods. The proneness of many to agitate the subject of slavery, with a resolute design to overthrow the whole fabric of our happy constitution, rather than yield subjection to its demands, is a source of deep and perpetual grief to my heart./ Be assured dear sir, that no weapon formed against the constitution and laws, will be suffered to prosper. The Lord will protect us, and posterity will rise up and bless the precious memories of those who stood forth as champions for the truth and whose private interests weighed not a feather in their estimation compared with the sacred duty of adhering to the terms of the national compact. The Lord be with you -- give you continued health of body and soul - guide you in all your efforts for the advancement of the true interests of happiness of the nation; and when your arduous and responsible obligations shall have terminated below, may you be numbered among those who having been faithful unto death, shall receive a crown of life./ I remain, dear sir, very respectfully your friend and servant, Charles Cleveland. P.S. Dear Sir -- I shall regard myself
not at all slighted should I not receive an answer to a letter written from the fullness of the heart and with no desire that the weighty cares which demand your time should be put aside a moment - beyond the time taken to read the above, yr. C.C." The integral address leaf is addressed to "Honble. Daniel Webster/ Secy. of State/ Washington." Has red circular Boston postmark with a "free" stamp. Has original red wax seal intact. Small seal tear in blank portion from original opening, else fine. A marvelous historical content letter about the burning issues of the day: slavery and its hoped for solution- The Compromise of 1850. Nb. The Library of Congress solicited the donation of this fine letter form its former owner. ..[6767]. .$795.00
HALE, EDWARD
EVERETT.
Clergyman and author. Close of ALS...................[5839].+....$38.50
ORIGINAL 1497 LATIN BIBLE LEAF
(INCUNABULUM) This original 1497 Latin Bible Leaf from
"Biblia Latina cum postillis Nicolai de Lyra et additionibus Pauli
Burgensis" (Bible in Latin with commentaries by Nicolaus de Lyra and
additional notes by Paul Burgensis) published in Nuremberg by Anton
Koberger was published during the fifty-year period of incunabula that
began with Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. The
printing press was the first 
device to use movable type and through the
medium of incunabula, or cradle print, introduced the first printed books
to the world, between 1450 and 1500 A.D. Prior to 1450 A.D., all reading
materials were written by hand by trained scribes. The most famous among
the first printed books is the Gutenberg Bible (Mainz, 1456) and the
Nuremberg Chronicle. The Nuremberg Chronicle, printed in 1493 was the most
ambitious incunabulum, covering the full period from Biblical times to the
time of printing. The Nuremberg Chronicle and the 1497 Latin Bible from
which this incunabula leaf was taken were both printed and published by
Anton Koberger. The scripture that appears at the center of the Bible leaf
is surrounded by text and commentary on the scripture. This leaf, 9"
x 13", from the original 1497 Latin Bible by Anton Koberger, is in
very fine, museum quality condition and is an extraordinary relic over 500 years old.....[10204].....$295.00
SISTER ELIZABETH KENNY - PIONEER IN POLIO TREATMENT
(MEDICINE) (NURSING) (RELIGION)
KENNY, ELIZABETH, SISTER 
(1886-1952).
Catholic nun & Australian nurse who was a pioneer in polio treatment.
She stimulated and "re-educated" the affected muscles and
nerves. Bold, fine signature on a 5" x 5" piece of
paper. Fine.
....................................................[10978]........$195.00
"THE GREATEST MASTERPIECE OF ENGLISH PROSE"
Original leaf from a King James Bible
, printed at London by Christopher Barker, 1611-1613, folio, 10 1/2" x 15 1/2", with woodblock illustrated capital letters. First Edition, of the authorized translation of the Bible, commonly known as the "1611 King James Bible" (Reference: History of English Bibles, D&M No. 319). A brief account of the King James Bible and its creation, from Thomas' Great Books and Book Collectors, New York, 1975: "Forty-seven scholars from the Church and the universities were selected. Never since the Septuagint had so many been involved in translating the Bible. They were divided into six companies and the Bible was divided between them: two companies at Westminster, under Lancelot Andrews, Bishop of Winchester, of whom it was said that `he might have been interpreter-general at Babel'; and two at Oxford under John Harding, also Regius Professor of Hebrew. Each man of each company was to work on the same chapter, and then the whole company met to discuss the drafts. On completion each book was submitted to the other companies for criticism. Finally a committee of six met daily for nine months to complete the revision. Would it be possible to devise a process less likely to produce the greatest masterpiece of English prose? It was indeed fortunate that this majestic translation was achieved during one of the most creative periods in English literature, when the English language as we know it was growing out of medieval usage into prose that rolls like a great cathedral organ played by a master musician. Macaulay said: `If everything else in our language should perish, it (the 1611 King James Bible) alone would suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power. No book has had greater influence on the English language or on the English character. For the next three hundred years the majority of English men and women heard it read aloud Sunday after Sunday and, until within living memory, a very large proportion of people read the Bible with steady, life-long devotion in their own homes. And this great quality was carried to America, where its influence has hardly been less. In how many remote farms and homesteads was it the only book, in how many of the early American communities was it the chief object of study?" Beautifully matted in buff acid free mat with a persimmon color "v-groove" surrounding the leaf and plaque. The Bible leaf itself is surrounded by a 1/4" bright gold leaf wood filet liner, beneath which a small rectangular brass plaque is mounted which is engraved: "Original leaf/ from the famous/ 1611 King James Bible." Overall size: approx. 18" x 24". This is one of the most strikingly beautiful display pieces we have seen.................................................[3248]M...............$495.00
KROL, JOHN CARDINAL (1910-1996).
Archbishop of Philadelphia (1961-88). Named Cardinal in 1967 by Pope John
Paul VI. Bold signature on 
card
stock with secretarial signature of Richard Nixon. Krol's signature is
genuine................................................................[10982].......$28.50
FOUNDER OF THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCHES;
EVANGELIST AIMEE SEMPLE McPHERSON
McPHERSON, AIMEE SEMPLE (1890-1944). Sensational Evangelist of the 30's and 40's. Founder of Angelus Temple & The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Missionary in China (1908-09); itinerant preacher (1916-18); settled in Los Angeles (1918). Conducted Pentecostal revivals throughout America and preached on radio, gaining fame and thousands of
followers by her flamboyant preaching style 
and fundamentalist, Adventist theology. Often involved In controversy, as with her
mysterious 5-week disappearance (1926) and many law suits. Wrote several books. Huge bold 5" signature on yellow album page: "Best Wishes/ Aimee Semple McPherson." Written in blue-black ink, making this a most attractive item. Dramatically matted in tan mats with two photos of her in her long flowing white robes. In one photo she is standing beside a huge cross with her hands upraised. Overall size: 10.5" x 14.5".
....[9943].... ........$395.00
McPHERSON, AIMEE
SEMPLE. Sensational evangelist of the 30’s. Founder of Angelus Temple, Los Angeles and of the “Four Square” churches. Signature:
“Aimee McPherson Hutton” on a slip of paper mounted to a page from a “Waterman autograph album”. Scarce religion autograph.
.........[11762].....$195.00
CATHERINE MARSHALL TLS MENTIONING “CHRISTY”
MARSHALL, CATHERINE. Author. Wife of the Rev. Peter Marshall, legendary chaplain of the U.S. Senate. Wrote “A Man Called Peter” and “Christy”, her best selling and best known book. TLS, letterhead of “Catherine Marshall”, 4to, June 1, 1971, in part: “...enclosed you will find...a little compilation of answers to questions most often asked by readers of CHRISTY. This should give you some interesting behind the scenes data on that particular book...” Signed “Catherine Le Sourd”. Excellent content and association
value...................[11805]..+...$95.00
MAGNIFICENT MEDIEVAL 15TH CENTURY BREVIARY PAGE
ILLUMINATED IN PURE GOLD
(MEDIEVAL ILLUMINATED BREVIARY PAGE
). A manuscript leaf containing prayers, written in a Gothic ferebastarda minuscule, 23 lines per page, with initials illuminated in gold on blue and pink backgrounds decorated with fine white-line
designs.
5 1/4" x 3 1/2 inches. Netherlands or possibly northern France, 15th
century. The text consists of prayers in veneration of the powers and
attributes of Christ as "creator of the world," "heavenly
doctor," "true liberty of the angels," etc. In each case
the oration is preceded by a rubric calling for the Pater Noster and the
Ave Maria. Handsomely matted in buff acid free mats. Ready to frame. Truly
a treasure.........................................[3701]**....$995.00
ILLUMINATED
MEDIEVAL VELLUM LEAF FROM THE
"BOOK OF HOURS"
(MEDIEVAL CHANT) VELLUM LEAF,
8.25" x 11", being a medieval chant from a Book of Hours, 14th -
15th century. Music lines are red, notes and Latin words are in black.
Capitals (which are 2 lines tall) are illuminated in alternating blue and
red. A convenient display size. Suitable for framing. Clean and fine.
.[4840]..$395.00
PEALE, NORMAN
VINCENT. Clergyman and author. Pastor of N.Y.’s Marble Collegiate Church and author of the best selling book The Power of Positive Thinking.
TLS, 4to, March 7, 1973, thanks for a poem “in the form of an acrostic of my name.” Nice signature.. [11828]..
+......$65.00
RELIGIOUS REFORMER AND THE FATHER OF
PENNSYLVANIA
RELIGION CONTENT WILLIAM PENN ALS
PENN, WILLIAM. (1644-1718). English religious reformer and colonialist. Son of Adm. Sir William Penn. Studied law; in charge of family estates in Ireland (1666). Joined Society of Friends; preached and wrote 42 books and pamphlets, esp. No Cross No Crown (1669); imprisoned for nonconformity (1667, 1669, 1670). Engaged in English political campaigns, championing religious tolerance, frequent elections, and uncontrolled parliaments (1675-80). As a trustee to manage West Jersey colony in America, had important part in framing its charter (1677) with its famous Concessions and Agreements. Inherited from his father a large financial claim against Charles II; petitioned the king for a grant of land in the New World as payment of the debt, received grant of Pennsylvania (1681); visited the colony in person (1682) and took to the colonists his Frame of Government. In Pennsylvania, amended Frame of Government to meet popular demands; made peace treaties with the Indians; superintended laying out of Philadelphia. In England (1684-99) through accession of James II (1685) and revolution of 1688; ordered foundation of a public grammar school in Philadelphia (1689) which still exists as the William Penn Charter School; presented (1697) to London Board of Trade a plan for union of American colonies. Again in Pennsylvania (1699-1701); renewed peace treaties with Indians; granted a liberal charter (1701) to the colony. Suffered a stroke (1712); his affairs managed by his wife, Hannah, until his death. He bequeathed his proprietary interests in Pennsylvania to his widow as executrix for their four sons, John, Thomas, Richard (1706-1771) and Dennis (d. before 1727).
ALS, 4to, 2pp., (recto & verso of same page), no place (but written in England where he had returned and remained until his death in 1718), dated "25.7.1707". Mysteriously written to "Noble Friend" in behalf of a young associate, Richard House. "...he is heartily of principles to serve the government and yt on an English & right Protestant bottom." In full: "Noble Friend 25.7.1707The Bearer is ye Gentleman, his name Richard House, a younger brother of a good family. Sober, Industrious, and qualifyed for the small station he prays for, a land waiters. He is heartily of principles, to serve ye
Govermt, & yt on an English & right Protestant bottom. I beg a letter in his favour to Wm. Dudley, that if in his
turne, a vacancy falls he would please to recommend the Bearer to ye Lord for it. I shall humbly and
earnestly waite for the happy time promest me, &, with submission, the Sooner the more obligeing to Thy very respectful faithful Friend Wm Penn"The letter is clean and fine with normal age toning. Penn material is scarce in all forms and is usually found in the form of folio signed documents, especially land grants. Penn letters, particularly with good content, are rare. This is a museum quality piece. A
gem. Provenance: From the estate of the late U.S. Senator and Pennsylvania Governor Edward
Martin.......(Net to all)....[10705]....$12,500.00
MAGNIFICENT INSCRIBED AND SIGNED PORTRAIT OF
POPE SAINT PIUS X, IMPARTING HIS APOSTOLIC BLESSING.
THE PHOTOGRAPH ITSELF IS A SECOND CLASS RELIC
PIUS X (GIUSEPPE MELCHIORRE SARTO) (1835-1914). Saint. Pope (1903-1914). Bishop of Mantua (1884); Cardinal (1893). As Pope, greatly interested in social questions, esp. improving the condition of the poor; abolished traditional right of veto of Papal elections (1903); inaugurated reforms in Church music; began revision (1904) of ecclesiastical laws (Codex Juris Canonici); issued encyclical (Pascendi) against Modernism (1907); antagonistic to Christian democracy. Canonized (1954).
Magnificent regal signed portrait, 10" x 14" (image size: 6.75" x 9"), showing him full length in his white robes and skull cap, wearing a jewel encrusted gold pectoral cross, standing in front of the Papal throne on a raised platform, with his left hand resting on a table on which a large standing crucifix is visible. On the lower white border the Pope has signed and also imparted his apostolic blessing, in Latin, which translates: "May God Bestow All His Blessings On You, on the 19th of April, 1914. Pius P.P. X." Photographers markings on lower right corner: "G. Felici, Roma, via Babuino, 74-75-76". Minor creasing to upper left corner & normal age toning. Overall in excellent condition. A museum and investment quality piece (Net to all).......................................[9414].........$5000.00
Nb. Pope St. Pius X died on August 20, 1914, shortly after he signed this photograph. It was thought that he died from grief over the outbreak of the first World War which he had spent so
much time trying to prevent the last months of his life. Because Pius X is a Saint, this photograph is a second class relic. Comes with a copy of a letter from an eminent Priest who translated the inscription and stated the foregoing. The "P.P." after "Pius" are part of the official signature of every Pope. They stand for "PAPA PONTIFEX", which means "Pope and Pontiff".
APOSTOLIC BLESSING OF POPE ST PIUS X
CONTAINING BOTH AN SP AND ADS!
PIUS X (1835-1914) (Giuseppe
Melchiorre Sarto) Pope (1903-14). As Pope, greatly interested in
social questions, especially improving the condition of the poor;
abolished traditional right of veto at papal elections (1903); inaugurated
reforms in church music; began revision (1904) of ecclesiastical laws
(Codex Juris Canonici); issued encyclical (Pascendi) against modernism
(1907); canonized (1954). Papal Apostolic Blessing, 7.5" x 13",
with a 4.25" round half bust photograph of the Pope wearing white
robes and skullcap with a large jeweled pectoral cross on a heavy gold
chain. Beneath his photo, he has written entirely in his own hand the
following in Latin which translated reads: "To (our) beloved daughter
Mary Agnes Dillon, as she commemorates the fiftieth year since her
religious profession in the religious order of The Visitation of Holy
Mary, and to all sisters we lovingly impart the apostolic 
benediction,
praying for all that favors many years (yet to come) as well./ The 29th
day of May, 1910. Pius P.P.X". Because Pius X is a saint, this item
is also a second class relic pursuant
to the canonical laws of the Roman Catholic Church. Pius X is rare in all
forms, particularly signed photos and autograph letters signed of Papal
date. This piece has the great good fortune to technically constitute both
-- as well as being a recognized relic of the church. (See cover of
catalog for
illustration)...........................[10885]..................$4750.00
THE FIRST AMERICAN PRINTED BIBLE IN A EUROPEAN LANGUAGE:
(RELIGION). A PAGE FROM THE HISTORIC SAUR BIBLE
printed in 1743 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, 7" x 10", normally age toned. The first
American
printed Bible in a European language. Luther's version was used with
additions from the mystic Berlenburg Bible and an appendix to the New
Testament. The printer, Christoph Saur, a pious emigre from Germany,
encountered great difficulties and opposition as a result of limited
finances, lack of type, and the religious controversies of the time. Many
clergymen preached against Saur. Only 1200 of the Saur 1743 Bibles were
printed and most did not survive the ravages of the Revolutionary War
Period...................................[5131].........$195.00