Collection of three Dutch religious tracts (various works by Ralph Erskine and others) - 1723
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Collection of three Dutch Reformed religious tracts by Ralph Erskine, Ebenezer Erskine and Jacob Ziegenmeyer, dating 1739–1766, bound in half leather.
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Lot of 3 Antique Dutch / Reformed Religious Books (18th Century)
Dimensions: approx. 17 x 11 cm each
Condition: Used, old paper with age toning and deckle edges, text blocks intact, bindings show age appropriate wear
Language: Dutch
Origin: Netherlands
Period: 18th Century
Binding: Quarter leather / pasteboard boards with marbled paper (typical antique style)
Included Works
1. Ebenezer Erskine – Christus in de Armen van een Geloovigen
• Published: Rotterdam by Hendrik van Pelt & Adrianus Douci, 1766
• Translated from English into Dutch by Jan Ross.
• Contains multiple sermons on Christ’s life, grace, and Synod of Perth & Stirling.
2. Ralph Erskine – De Groote Vrage van de Evangelie-Catechismus
• Published: Rotterdam by Hendrik van Pelt & Adrianus Douci, 1759
• A sermon collection on the Gospel Catechism and the Samaritan woman.
3. Jacob Ziegenmeyer – De Wereldling Ontdekt en tot een Juychend Christen Opgeleyed
• Published: Amsterdam by Jacobus Borstius, 1739
• A catechetical and devotional work with discussions on worldly life and Christian growth.
Highlights
• Early religious literature with interesting historical printing.
• Dutch Reformed theological works.
• Red and black title page text (decorative period style).
• Hand-set type, laid paper, wide margins.
• Evidence of period orthography and printing conventions (pre-1800).
Lot of 3 Antique Dutch / Reformed Religious Books (18th Century)
Dimensions: approx. 17 x 11 cm each
Condition: Used, old paper with age toning and deckle edges, text blocks intact, bindings show age appropriate wear
Language: Dutch
Origin: Netherlands
Period: 18th Century
Binding: Quarter leather / pasteboard boards with marbled paper (typical antique style)
Included Works
1. Ebenezer Erskine – Christus in de Armen van een Geloovigen
• Published: Rotterdam by Hendrik van Pelt & Adrianus Douci, 1766
• Translated from English into Dutch by Jan Ross.
• Contains multiple sermons on Christ’s life, grace, and Synod of Perth & Stirling.
2. Ralph Erskine – De Groote Vrage van de Evangelie-Catechismus
• Published: Rotterdam by Hendrik van Pelt & Adrianus Douci, 1759
• A sermon collection on the Gospel Catechism and the Samaritan woman.
3. Jacob Ziegenmeyer – De Wereldling Ontdekt en tot een Juychend Christen Opgeleyed
• Published: Amsterdam by Jacobus Borstius, 1739
• A catechetical and devotional work with discussions on worldly life and Christian growth.
Highlights
• Early religious literature with interesting historical printing.
• Dutch Reformed theological works.
• Red and black title page text (decorative period style).
• Hand-set type, laid paper, wide margins.
• Evidence of period orthography and printing conventions (pre-1800).
Details
Number of Books
3
Book Title
Collection of three Dutch religious tracts (various works by Ralph Erskine and others)
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1723
Publication year youngest item
1766
Height
17 cm
Width
11 cm
Language
Dutch
Publisher
Hendrik van Pelt; Adrianus Douci; Jacobus Borstius
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
150
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