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8vo; 182 pages; **Facsimile reprint of the 1866 edition. Howes W-445.

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First edition. 12mo. 182 pp. "In form the society was a communistic theocracy, with Rapp the actual dictator. His religious teachings were those of Lutheran pietism heavily overlaid with a millenarianism derived from Bengal and Jung-Stilling, a fantastic interpretation of Swedenborg, various minor features of Boehme and other mystics, and the practice of celibacy...one of the most successful [American communistic societies]" (DAB). Howes W-445: "Includes a chapter on this Society's earlier establishment in Indiana." Adams Radical Literature in America, p. 40. Streeter sale 4278 ($325). Very good. Orig gilt-stamped black cloth (spine ends a little chipped). (#5739).

First edition. 12mo. 182 pp. "In form the society was a communistic theocracy, with Rapp the actual dictator. His religious teachings were those of Lutheran pietism heavily overlaid with a millenarianism derived from Bengal and Jung-Stilling, a fantastic interpretation of Swedenborg, various minor features of Boehme and other mystics, and the practice of celibacy...one of the most successful [American communistic societies]" (DAB). Howes W-445: "Includes a chapter on this Society's earlier establishment in Indiana." Adams Radical Literature in America, p. 40. Streeter sale 4278 ($325). Very good. Orig gilt-stamped black cloth (spine ends a little chipped). (#5739).

First edition. 12mo. 182 pp. "In form the society was a communistic theocracy, with Rapp the actual dictator. His religious teachings were those of Lutheran pietism heavily overlaid with a millenarianism derived from Bengal and Jung-Stilling, a fantastic interpretation of Swedenborg, various minor features of Boehme and other mystics, and the practice of celibacy...one of the most successful [American communistic societies]" (DAB). Inscribed on the front endpaper "John B. Peebles Esq. / with sincere regards / of the Author." Howes W-445: "Includes a chapter on this Society's earlier establishment in Indiana." Adams Radical Literature in America, p. 40: "It is the best account available of one of the most successful communistic societies in America." Streeter sale 4278 ($325). Very good. Original gilt-stamped black cloth (spine ends a little chipped). (#6191).

First edition. 12mo. 182 pp. "In form the society was a communistic theocracy, with Rapp the actual dictator. His religious teachings were those of Lutheran pietism heavily overlaid with a millenarianism derived from Bengal and Jung-Stilling, a fantastic interpretation of Swedenborg, various minor features of Boehme and other mystics, and the practice of celibacy...one of the most successful [American communistic societies]" (DAB). Inscribed on the front endpaper "John B. Peebles Esq. / with sincere regards / of the Author." Howes W-445: "Includes a chapter on this Society's earlier establishment in Indiana." Adams Radical Literature in America, p. 40: "It is the best account available of one of the most successful communistic societies in America." Streeter sale 4278 ($325). Very good. Original gilt-stamped black cloth (spine ends a little chipped). (#6191).