Beadle, John Hansen

Polygamy; or, the Mysteries and Crimes of Mormonism. Being a Full and Authentic History of this Strange Sect From its Origin to the Present Time [Salesman's Dummy]

Philadelphia: World Bible House, Circa 1904. Salesman's Dummy. Hardcover. [155pp.] Slim octavo [23.5 cm] Pale blue cloth over boards with gilt and black ink stamping on the front board. Sample strip of the trade edition stamped on rear board. Texoderm binding sample on rear pastedown. Decorative endpapers. Covers foxed. Some staining in red ink to rear board. Original work: Title page and following illustrated page just beginning to detach at the base. Flake/draper 346. Eberstadt 114: 546. Auerbach 57. Very good. Item #61770

Salesman's sample of this best selling work of the 19th century. This book contains illustrations, some text, and ruled leaves at the end for subscribers. "For more than thirty years the world has been horrified, startled and perplexed by the audacity and success of a sect calling themselves Mormons. Though founded in fraud, this sect has succeeded in spite of all opposition, until it is to-day the standing reproach of our country." from the publisher.

Price: $350.00