Item 23Shakerism Unmasked, or the History of the Shakers
Unsympathetic account of the Shakers, founded by Ann Lee, considered essentially a cult by the author. Stamp of David Gould on the first page of the History (page 13); additional pencil marks by David Gould on the front flyleaf.
Pittsfield: Published by the Author, 1828. 300 pp. Duodecimo. Sabin 30803; Howes H279. First Edition. Period mottled sheep, black lettering piece. 300 pp. Duodecimo. Sabin 30803; Howes H279.