Accounts of the apparition of Mrs. Veal
1965, First Edition. Los Angeles : William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, University of California. Very good saddle-stapled copy in printed wrappers, now slightly creased and foxed. Reader inscription to title page. Remains well-preserved overall; internally bright and clean. Item #475919
Series; Publication (Augustan Reprint Society) ; no. 115. Physical description; 1 volume (various pagings) ; 22 cm. Notes; Introduction by Manuel Schonhorn. Consists of the Defoe pamphlet "A true relation of the apparition of one Mrs. Veal," letters, and extracts from a newspaper and books. Contents; Letter from E.B. Canterbury to an unknown lady – Letter from L. Lukyn at Canterbury to her aunt – Letter from Stephen Gray at Canterbury to John Flamsteed ... – The loyal post, no. 14 – A true relation of the apparition of one Mrs. Veal, the next day after her death, to one Mrs. Bargrave at Canterbury, the 8th of September, 1705 – The Christian's defence against the fears of death with directions how to dye well / Charles Drelincourt – An account of Mrs. Veal's appearance to Mrs. Bargrave at Canterbury / Rev. Mr. Payne. Subjects; Veal, Margaret (d. 1705) – Apparitions. Apparitions – England – Canterbury – Case studies. English literature – 18th century. Supernatural.
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