Enthusiasm Described and Caution'd Against. A Sermon Preach'd at the Old Brick Meeting-House in Boston, the Lord's Day after the Commencement, 1742

Boston: J. Draper for S. Eliot and J. Blanchard, 1742. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed by the author to R. Cotton on the half title. [4], viii, 27, [1]pp. Half-title. 8vo. Later half red morocco and marbled paper boards. Bookplate on the front endpaper. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed by the author to R. Cotton on the half title. [4], viii, 27, [1]pp. Half-title. 8vo. Scarce polemic against the Great Awakening by the Puritan minister, prompted by a visit to Boston by James Davenport (1716–1757) an American Congregational clergyman and itinerant preacher. Chauncy (1705-1787) was the minister of the First Church in Boston for sixty years, and was one of the most influential ministers in New England.

Rare with no examples in the auction records for over a half century. Evans 4912; ESTC W31916 (Inventory #: 371027)