1840 The Doctrine And Discipline Of The Methodist Episcopal Church Antique RARE

1840 The Doctrine And Discipline Of The Methodist Episcopal Church Antiquarian RARE
Significant piece of American religious history, as it predates the major 1844 split of the church over the issue of slavery.
Title: The Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Publication Year: 1840
Publisher: T. Mason and G. Lane, New York (Conference Office, 200 Mulberry-street)
Printer: J. Collord
Format: Original leather-bound antiquarian volume.
Historical Context: A rare early-Victorian era primary source for Methodist theology, church law, and social conduct in America. This edition was printed just four years before the historic 1844 schism of the denomination.
Condition: Authentic aged patina. Foxing and water staining present (as seen in photos), which adds to the antique character of this 180+ year old book. Faint pencil writing on first two pages, photos do not pick up. Binding is intact but shows shelf wear consistent with age.