Fk.3.01(27)
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.
State tracts
[London], [1721].
8p ; 20cm. (8vo.)
Drop-head title.
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.
Bound with twenty-seven other items.
Previously: Dm.6.1.
ESTC T153002
Bookplate of Eton College.
Bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Ms. pencil note: "Checked Feb 1924 some entries added to gen. Cat".
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".
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
B20608