The Manifesto, or a Declaration of the Doctrines and Practice of the Church of Christ.

vi, [2], 520 pp. Leather spine and corners over paper-covered boards, gilt titles and rules. Originally printed in 1818, this work seeks to record the fundamentals of Shaker belief on a wide variety of religious topics. "This work is considered by many to be the definitive treatise on Shaker theology... This book was printed by Shakers, on Shaker-made paper, and bound in full sheep by Shakers." (Richmond 517)