Trial of Antichrist
Object number2013.22.23
Writer
Reverend W. L. S. G.
Publisher
Robert Wilson
Printer
D. and M. Maclean
Date1830
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumPaper/Leather/Ink
Credit LineGift of Dr. James B. Richardson III
DescriptionBook with dark brown cover. Title page has book, author, and publishing information. 188 pages. Handwritten dedication in pencil on first page; additional handwriting on back page, as well as a floral drawing.Dimensions7.125 x 4.5 x 0.75 in. (18.1 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten dedication in pencil on first page "Mrs. Anne Brooks Book / bought in the year of our Lord / 1838 by her husband Mr. / James Brooks / Given to Letty Dunlap, / by her Aunt Mrs Anne Brooks . 1850 / To Sleep".
Additional handwriting on back page.
MarksTitle page: "By Special Commission. / TRIAL / OF / ANTICHRIST, / OTHERWISE THE / MAN OF SIN, / FOR / HIGH TREASON / AGAINST THE SON OF GOD. / TRIED AT / THE SESSIONS HOUSE OF TRUTH, / BEFORE THE RIGHT HON. DIVINE REVELATION, LORD CHIEF JUSTICE OF / HIS MAJESTY'S COURT OF EQUITY; THE HON. JUSTICE REASON, / OF SAID COURT; AND THE HON. JUSTICE HISTORY, / ONE OF THE JUSTICES OF HIS MAJESTY'S / COURT OF INFORMATION. / TAKEN IN SHORT-HAND / BY THE REV. W.L.S.G. / A Friend to St. Peter; Professor of Stenography; and Author / of "Four Dialogues between the Apostle St. Peter and / His Holiness the Pope of Rome," &c. &c." followed by "FROM THE SECOND DUBLIN EDITION. / PITTSBURGH: / PUBLISHED BY ROBERT WILSON. / D. & M. Maclean, printers. / 1830."
Historical NotesAccording to inscription in book: Book belonged to Mrs. Anne Brooks book, it was bought in 1838 by her husband Mr. James Brooks. It was given to Letty Dunlap, by her Aunt Mrs. Anne Brooks in 1850. Letty Dunlap was the sister of John Dunlap. Part of collection related to the Dunlap Company.
Previous owner
Anne Brooks
Previous owner
Letitia Dunlap
Related person
James Brooks
Related person
Saint Peter
Related institution
John Dunlap Company
Collector
Dr. James B. Richardson III
On View
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c. 2014
c. 2014
Catherine H. Waterman
1839