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John Henry Newman – Apologia Pro Vita Sua (1865 Fourth Edition) – Appleton – Original Victorian Hardcover
Offered here is an original 1865 American edition ofJohn Henry Newman’sclassicApologia Pro Vita Sua: A Reply to a Pamphlet Entitled “What, Then, Does Dr. Newman Mean?”Published byD. Appleton & Company, New York, this is theFourth Edition, printed the same year as the first American appearance of this celebrated defense of Newman’s religious convictions.
Newman’sApologiaremains one of the greatest spiritual autobiographies ever written and is an essential work for collectors of Catholic history, Victorian literature, and nineteenth-century theology.
This copy is in solid, honest antique condition. The original green cloth binding remains intact, with the original spine label still present, though worn and showing loss at the head and edges. The binding is secure, and the text block remains tight with no loose pages noted. The pages are clean overall with expected age toning and scattered foxing or light staining consistent with a book that is more than 160 years old.
Several interesting marks of provenance add to the book’s history. There is an old embossed bookseller’s stamp fromMcCabe’s Catholic Book & Print Seller, San Francisco, an early library call number, an old library pocket inside the rear cover, and a tasteful Victorian ownership bookplate forJoseph M. Gleason. These historic ownership marks give the volume an appealing sense of its journey through generations of readers.
A nice, completely original example that has not been rebound or heavily restored—ideal for the collector who appreciates authentic Victorian books with character and provenance.
Condition Highlights:
- Original 1865 Fourth Edition.
- Original green cloth binding with original spine label.
- Binding solid and text block tight.
- Pages complete with attractive age toning.
- Light foxing and occasional age-related marks as shown.
- Old library markings and pocket present.
- Embossed McCabe’s Catholic Book & Print Seller (San Francisco) stamp.
- Attractive antique owner bookplate of Joseph M. Gleason.
- A highly collectible nineteenth-century edition of one of Cardinal Newman’s most important works.
- Measures 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 and contains 393 pages.
A wonderful addition to any collection ofJohn Henry Newman, Catholic theology, Oxford Movement history, or fine nineteenth-century books.
