1893/1st ed/John Wyclif/by Lewis Sergeant/Last of the Schoolmen and First of the
$ 1.32
Description
1893/1st ed/John Wyclif/by Lewis Sergeant/Last of the Schoolmen and First of the. He has been described as the “evening star” of scholasticism and the “morning star” of the English Reformation. Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York 1893. 1893/1st ed/John Wyclif/by Lewis Sergeant/Last of the Schoolmen and First of the English Reformers/Heroes of the Nations Series Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York 1893 Hardcover: 377pp; illustrated; 1st American edition Condition: ex-library; library bookplate dated May 1893; half leather burgundy boards; gilt stripe and emblem on front cover; gilt strip on back cover; gilt lettering, designs, and raised gilt ribs on spine; some wear at spine ends; matte abrasion on lower right corner of semi-gloss front cover; frontispiece tissue slightly foxed; faint tanning and no foxing of text block; unmarked internals; sound and tight binding and hinges This volume is one of a series of biographical studies entitled “Heroes of the Nations”, edited by Evelyn Abbott, Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. The plan of the various authors of these volumes was to enter into the real life of the peoples, and bring them before the reader as they actually lived, labored, and struggled. The current volume contains 18 chapters and a chronology of events connected to John Wyclif, also spelled as Wycliffe, an English scholastic philosopher, Christian reformer, Catholic priest, and a theology professor, who lived from 1328 to 1384. He has been described as the “evening star” of scholasticism and the “morning star” of the English Reformation. This volume, although not stated as such, appears to be a first American edition in this series, and is in very good condition. Measures: 7 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 1 1/4”; weighs 1lb 10oz; online at $98 The book will be packaged securely and shipped within 1 business day of completion of sale. Shipping charges will be reduced with multiple purchases.
