Shelfmark
Al.05.24 - Al.05.25
Author
Title
Memoirs of the life and writings of Mr. William Whiston. Containing, memoirs of several of his friends also. Written by himself.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for the author, and sold by Mr. Whiston; and Mr. Bishop, 1749.
Physical description
2v. ; 8vo.
Note
In two parts, Part II with own title-page.
Note
Part II includes "Mr. Whiston's account of the exact time when miraculous gifts ceas'd in the Church ...", with own title-page, signatures, and pagination. Imprint reads "London: Printed for the author, and are to be sold by Mr. Noon ... Mr. Whiston ... and Mr. Bishop ...", with date 1749.
Note
Also "A sermon preached at the cathedral church of Salisbury ... On occasion of the rebellion in Scotland. By ... Thomas Lord Bishop of Salisbury ... Re-published by Mr. Whiston, with some additions ...", with own title-page, pagination and signatures. Imprint reads "London: Printed for John Whiston ... at Mr. Boyle's Head", with date 1746.
Note
A third part was published in 1750.
Note
"Thomas Lord Bishop of Salisbury" = Thomas Sherlock.
Note
Printed price: "Price in sheets six shillings".
Provenance
Label recording bequest to Eton by Nicholas Mann in 1754.
Provenance
Loose letter from Mary Mann (undated, second half 18th century).
Binding
20th century half leather and marbled paper.
Subject
Whiston, William, 1667 - 1752 Autobiography Early works to 1800.
Subject
Sermons 18th century.
Subject
Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B11091