Jun 21, 2016 - Sale 2420

Sale 2420 - Lot 300

Price Realized: $ 750
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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(TEXAS.) Owen, Robert. Robert Owen's Opening Speech . . . to Prove that the Principles of all Religions are Erroneous . . . also, Mr. Owen's Memorial to the Republic of Mexico . . . Establishing a New Political and Moral System of Government. [8], 266, [1] pages. 8vo, modern wrappers; foxing; early owner's signature on title page, inked and perforated stamps of the Meadville Theological School on title page and page 44. Cincinnati, 1829
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The first American printing of Owen's memorial to Mexico. "Abortive scheme for an independent Texas to be established under a new moral system of government and guaranteed by Mexico"--Howes O166 ("aa"). Includes "A Short Narrative of the Author's Voyage to Mexico, and Proceedings relative to his Application for Jurisdiction over the Province of Coahuila and Texas," pages 175-226. Unsurprisingly, Owen's grand plan for an atheist colony got no traction with the authorities in Catholic Mexico. Streeter, Texas 1110. No copies known at auction.
with--Owen's Debate on the Evidences of Christianity; Containing an Examination of the Social System. 2 volumes in one. 8vo, modern buckram; foxing. Bethany, VA, 1829.