I can’t find any info on these two books I found this weekend. Does anyone have an idea???
The first was printed in London in 1639, entitled “A Patterne of Catechisticall Doctrine”. Underneath the title it says: “Wherein many profitable questions touching Christian Religion are handled. /AND/ The whole Decalogue succinctly and judiciously expounded.” Underneath this is a symbol, and at the bottom it says “Printed for William Garrett.” The last page lists several authors.
The other book is also from London, but printed in 1692. It’s called “Truth Soberly Defended.” by Isaac Marlow. It says that it is “a serious reply to Mr. Benjamin Kreach’s book entitled ‘The Breach in God’s Worship; or Singing of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, proved to be an Holy Ordinance of Jesus Christ.”
Both books have ‘F’s instead of ‘S’s in a lot of words.
Does anyone have an idea of wat these are worth or anything at all? Thanks for any information. I’m really excited to have found these books!
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They will be worth a pretty penny.
I was at a book sale and I bought a book from the 1600′s as well. It’s a collection of stories about the relationships between supernatural beings/objects and humans.
I was happy too (:
try checking out the antiques roadshow website. there may be some links to what you’re seeking. watch the show. sometimes they highlight an old book like yours. several factors determine the value. is the book a first printing. they’re worth more. is it signed? what overall condition is it in? but mostly, like any collectible, it’s worth what someone is willing to give you for it.
i think it’s a safe bet to say the books are worth several hundred apiece, maybe more. if you do get the books appraised because you’re thinking of selling, don’t take the first offer no matter how good it sounds. the books are probably worth more than you’re being offered.
nice find. congrats!
ps: in that era, the letter S looked like an F, but it’s still an S. it’s not a printing error.
Wow! I say keep them. That is so cool!