Shelfmark
Fk.3.01(27)
Title
An abstract of several publick charities given by Edward Colston, Esq; chiefly in his life-time. Recommended to the imitation of the charitable reader, in proportion to his abilities; and to excite him to give glory to God, for conferring so much wealth on a man, whose heart was continually devising liberal things.
Varying form of title
State tracts
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London], [1721].
Physical description
8p ; 20cm. (8vo.)
Note
Drop-head title.
Note
First published in James Harcourt's "A sermon preach'd in the Church of All-Saints in Bristol, October 29. 1721. upon the death of Edward Colston, . ", London, 1721, as an appendix, not by James Harcourt.
Note
Bound with twenty-seven other items.
Note
Previously: Dm.6.1.
Citation/references note
ESTC T153002
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Ms. pencil note: "Checked Feb 1924 some entries added to gen. Cat".
Binding
19th century brown half calf, repaired June 1989 by William Taunton; blue and red marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "State tracts".
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B20608