The suppressed debate on Proposed Canon no. 101, in the First General Synod of the Irish Church; second edition, revised
Dublin: William Mcgee, 1871. Pamphlet. 15p., 5.5x8.5 inch sewn wraps, thread is original and holding nicely. Covers are heavily dust-soiled, dampstaining to bottom-right corners of covers and all leaves, sellers' pencilings have inserted their price and the published date. A handleable reading copy.
A satire of the Irish Church written anonymously. Debaters include such luminaries as Lord J. Browbeater, Dr. Longbow, Dr. Roley-Poley, The Dean of Molesworth, Master Crook, Mr. Ramble. Publisher William McGee also published Trinity College's magazine "Kottabos". The Canon in question concerns the vest [waistcoat - the term "vest" is dangerously close to "vestments"!] and collar and tie to be worn by church priests and deacons.
Cat.No: 131260
Price: $25.00