[ MAXWELL, James ? ] .: Select Psalms & Hymns For The Use Of The Parish Church Of Thorpe Next Andrew. , Norwich: Printed by Stevenson, Matchett, And Stevenson, 1815 .

A scarce publication, not recorded on COPAC (British Library). 12mo. pp.36 . 7" x 4" . Original papered boards with printed title to front cover, carefully re-backed. Printed title with previous owner's details: "R. W. Ward dono editoris 31 July 1821." The first page is addressed: "To The Inhabitants Of The Parish of Thorpe next Norwich." Exalting them to stand and sing the Psalms! It is signed; "Thorpe Parsonage, Jan. 1815." So I assume the author must have been the incumbent vicar at this time; i.e. James Maxwell. Clean text throughout. VG. ** Thorpe St Andrew is about 2 miles east of Norwich, Norfolk. It is also known as Thorpe-next-Norwich and Thorpe Episcopi. *** "The parish CHURCH is a thatched Gothic fabric, with a nave, chancel, porch, and embattled tower. The living is a rectory, valued in the King's Book at £8, and in 1831 at £421. The Rev. Armine Herring is patron, and officiates for the Rev. James Maxwell, the incumbent. " - See White's Directory 1845. (Book ref. 37424)  £50.00

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