Goodspeed's Book Shop

Goodspeed’s Book Shop opened in 1898 at Beacon and Somerset streets in Boston, Massachusetts. Opened by Charles Eliot Goodspeed, the shop quickly became well known for its carefully curated selection of books, prints, autographs, and maps.

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President Washington's resignation and address to the citizens of the United States, September 17, 1796 . An invaluable legacy to Americans.
George WashingtonDate: 1800
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A word in Zion's behalf; or, Two mites cast into the church's treasury Being a short discourse upon Matthew xxiii 9. Wherein is briefly shewn, the right and duty of private judgment, without controul from human authority, in matters of religion, as founded on the authority of Christ; commanding us to call no man father upon earth: with the necessary consequence thereof, considered, in the rise, formation, privileges and power of particular Christian churches. With some remarks on Mr. Beckwith's letter; in which he asserts, that he has proved, that no ordaining power was ever given to the church by Jesus Christ. By Israel Holly, Pastor of a Congregational church in Suffield. [Five lines of Scripture texts].
Holly, Israel, 1728-1809.Date: [1765?]
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Essays on physiognomy for the promotion of the knowledge and the love of mankind; written in the German language by J. C. Lavatar, abridged from Mr. Holcrofts translation.
Johann Kaspar LavaterDate: [1794]
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A caveat against covetousness in a sermon at the lecture in Boston, N.E. February 20. 1717[/]18. By Joseph Sewall, A.M. Pastor of a church of Christ in Boston. [Seven lines of Scripture texts].
Sewall, Joseph, 1688-1769.Date: 1718
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A Dialogue, or Representation of matters of fact Done in a plain and easy dress. By way of question and answer. Occasioned by some mismanagements which happen'd in respect of a gentleman, whose affairs lay under the consideration of an ecclesiastical council. Dedicated to all unprejudiced and impartial persons. [Three lines from Proverbs].
Date: in the year, 1736