Memoirs of the life and writings of Mr. William Whiston ; containing memoirs of several of his friends also
1749, 1st edition. London : Printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Whiston, in Fleet-street; and Mr. Bishop, in Little Turn-Stile, Holborn. Library copy. Very good copy in later [20th century] gilt-blocked, aniline calf over ribbed cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Provenance: Central Reference Library (Lambeth). Item #394422
Physical description: 662 pages, [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 20 cm. (8vo). Notes: With printed footnotes. With woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces. 'Addenda & Emendada' on pp. 637-662. Includes index. Text in English with occasional quotations in Latin. Subjects: Whiston, William 1667-1752, Early works to 1800; Church of England; Controversial literature; Early works to 1800; Church of England Liturgy; Theology; Miracles; Liturgies, Early Christian.
Price: €425.00