William Pynchon’s “The Meritorious Price of Our Redemption”, published in 1650 in London and printed by George Whittington and James Moxon. A controversial work, Pynchon’s book was banned in Massachusetts and copies were burned on Boston Common. This copy of this rare book has been rebound in a 19th century style with gold-stamped purple leather and simulated tied spline. Marbelized end papers.

Object Creation Date

1650

Accession Number

ESM-06-01-03

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