{"product_id":"word-work-and-will-william-thomson-archbishop-of-york-1st-edition","title":"Word, Work, and Will, William Thomson (Archbishop of York) — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, John Murray, 1879\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [viii], 320.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The half-leather binding remains remarkably tight and structurally sound, presenting a highly attractive profile on the shelf. The leather spine showcases bright, unoxidised gilt floral tooling across its six compartments, though there is some expected mild rubbing to the raised bands and extremities. The cloth boards are clean, with the gilt coat of arms of the Archbishopric of York stamped crisply on the upper board, retaining its original lustre. Internally, the text block is firm; the endpapers exhibit some mild foxing and age-toning, but the interior leaves are otherwise generally clean and bright. The rough-cut text block edges show typical but minor shelf-wear. Overall, it stands as a sturdy, well-preserved volume that has clearly been treated with respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This volume represents the first edition of Thomson’s collected theological and philosophical papers. The defining feature of this copy is the prominent gilt coat of arms of the Archbishopric of York stamped on the upper board. Given that the author, William Thomson, served as the Archbishop of York during this period, this distinctive binding strongly suggests the volume originates directly from his personal or official library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eSuch a provenance elevates this copy from a standard theological text to a notable piece of ecclesiastical history. While standard cloth editions of Thomson's works occasionally surface on the open market, copies bound in half-leather bearing the Archbishop's own arms are decidedly scarce, making this a unique acquisition for collectors of Anglican history or fine nineteenth-century bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eWord, Work, and Will\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling compilation of papers by William Thomson, the eminent nineteenth-century Archbishop of York. Known for his progressive stances and robust theological intellect, Thomson addresses a wide array of profound subjects in this volume, ranging from the Synoptic Gospels and the death of Christ to the philosophical limits of inquiry and the design in nature. It serves as a fascinating window into the ecclesiastical and philosophical debates of Victorian England, delivered by one of the era's leading churchmen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54301936124243,"sku":"4464","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_132634.jpg?v=1783999862","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/word-work-and-will-william-thomson-archbishop-of-york-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}