WILLIAM PENN Quaker Philanthropist Society of Friends Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Description: WILLIAM PENN from a painting by F. L. G. Ferris"WILLIAM PENN., a celebrated English Quaker and Philanthropist, the founder of the colony of Pennsylvania, the son of Sir William Penn, an eminent English admiral, was born at London, October 14th, 1644. His early years were spent partly in Essex and partly in Ireland, where his father had several estates. He studied at Christ church, Oxford, and while there was converted to Quakerism by the preaching of a disciple of George Fox, named Thomas Loc. His enthusiasm for his new faith assumed an aggressive form, for not only did he object to attending the services of the Church of England, and wearing the surplice of a student, both of which he considered eminently papistical, but, along with some companions who had also become Quakers, he attacked several of his fellow-students, and tore the obnoxious robes from their backs. For this unseemly procedure he was expelled from the university. His father was so annoyed at his conduct, that he gave him a beating and turned him out of doors; but he was soon afterwards appeased, and sent him on his travels, in the hope that new scenes and the gaiety of French life would change the bent of his mind. They failed, however; of their purpose, though the youth certainly acquired a grace and suavity of address he did not before possess. In 1666 the admiral sent him to Ireland to look after his estates in the county of Cork, which Penn did to his father's complete satisfaction; for in matters of business he was as practical an Englishman as in religion he was spiritually minded."Up for auction is a beautiful antique Illustration from a large antiquarian book from 1911. This illustration was taken from the Artists' Original work! It is in VERY NICE CONDITION for its age; no tears, chips or markings. It has been stored away for nearly over a 100 years, never having been framed, so it has not been exposed to the suns damaging ultra violet rays. It measures 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches, blank back. ANY QUESTION PLEASE ASK! WE COMBINE SHIP. International buyers email for a shipping quote. PLEASE NOTE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS if you pay me the shipping cost I quoted for the USA area I will keep what you have paid and I will request the balance you owe to ship to your country. I will not mail your item until I receive it. SHIPPING INFORMATION: All items are shipped the cheapest method unless otherwise specified. International customers welcome, please e-mail me for a shipping quote. My shipping service is the United States Postal Service only. I mail items twice a week. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Paypal Preferred. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.95 USD

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

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