44) Pilgrims progress/Holy war/Mr badman 1850 20826#h

Select Works of John Bunyan (Circa 1850) | The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Holy War, & Mr. Badman

This mid-19th-century antiquarian volume brings together the defining spiritual allegories and moral writings of Puritan author and preacher John Bunyan (1628–1688). Issued by The London Printing and Publishing Company (London & New York) around 1850, this handsome edition features detailed period steel-engraved plates and ornamental typography characteristic of Victorian theological publications.  

Works Included in This Volume:

1. The Pilgrim’s Progress (Parts 1 & 2): Bunyan’s celebrated masterpiece following Christian’s perilous journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City—one of the most widely published and translated works in English literature.  

2. The Holy War: A grand allegory illustrating the spiritual struggle between Emmanuel and Diabolus over the town of Mansoul.

3. The Life and Death of Mr. Badman: Written as a dramatic dialogue and practical companion to Pilgrim’s Progress, detailing the downfall of an unrepentant sinner through corrupt business and moral choices.  

Specifications & Features:

• Author: John Bunyan  

• Publisher: The London Printing and Publishing Company (London & New York)  

• Date: Circa 1850 (Victorian Era)  

• Format: Hardcover / Quarto binding with embossed decorative boards and spine detailing.  

• Illustrations: Features fine full-page steel engravings and decorative vignettes.  

• Category: Antique & Rare Books

Collector’s Note: Volumes published by the London Printing and Publishing Company in the mid-1800s were produced for family devotions and private libraries, making them highly prized for their intricate bindings, typography, and period steel plate engravings.