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[AMERICANA]. BESSE, Joseph (c. 1683–1757). A Collection of the Sufferings of the People Called Quakers, for the Testimony of a Good Conscience… London: Luke Hinde, 1753. 2 volumes, folio. Full original calf, raised bands, red and black lettering–pieces gilt (joints worn with separation, ends also worn, extremes rubbed, some marginal browning to title–page in Volume I, title–page and front fly sprung in Volume II). FIRST EDITION. Considered the “most important work… a laborious compilation” of the persecution of the Quakers (Smith). His son of the same name emigrated to Pennsylvania. Sabin 66921; Smith, A Descriptive Catalogue of Friends’ Books 369.