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1923 1st Ed Gospel of Fellowship Bishop Charles Williams Inscribed Widow Detroit

by Charles D. Williams (Samuel S. Marquis editor)

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First edition

1923 1st Ed Gospel of Fellowship Bishop Charles Williams Inscribed Widow Detroit Acceptable vintage condition. Signed/inscribed by the author's widow, Mrs. Charles D. Williams. Former metaphysical library book. Pencil underlining through page 139 (of 213). Binding intact. Some wear/age on cover, corners and edges. Please review all photos. The Gospel of Fellowship (The Cole Lectures for 1923 delivered before Vanderbilt University) by The Rt. Rev. Charles D. Williams, D.D., Late Bishop of Michigan. Delivered and edited by The Rev. Samuel S. Marquis, D.D. Published by Fleming H. Revell Company, New York and Chicago, 1923. Stated First Edition hardcover bound in publisher's original cloth with a photographic frontispiece portrait of Bishop Williams. A landmark 1920s Social Gospel work addressing the spiritual necessity of human fellowship, industrial democracy, labor relations, and international unity. Delivered posthumously by Samuel S. Marquis—former head of the Ford Motor Company Sociological Department—following Bishop Williams's sudden passing in early 1923. Association & Provenance Details: Inscribed on the front flyleaf by the author's widow shortly after his passing: "To the Detroit International Club from Mrs. Charles D. Williams." Retains the original library card pocket, checkout card, and property stamps from the historic Parastudy Library in Chester Heights, PA. An exceedingly scarce, true 1923 original first edition with unique Detroit civic association and esoteri

  • Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company (New York & Chicago)
  • Year: 1923
  • Condition: Fair

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