Shelfmark
Fh.7.08
Author
Macarius, 4th cent - 4th cent the Egyptian, Saint,
Uniform title
[Homiliae. English]
Title
Primitive morality: or, The spiritual homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian. Full of very profitable instructions concerning that perfection, which is expected from Christians, and which it is their duty to endeavour after. Done out of Greek into English, with several considerable emendations, and some enlargements from a Bodleian manuscript, never before printed. By a presbyter of the Church of England.
Varying form of title
Portion of title: Spiritual homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for W. Taylor, in Pater-noster-Row; W. and J. Innys, at the West End of S.Paul's Church; and J. Osborn, in Lombard-Street, MDCCXXI. [1721]
Physical description
[14], 482 p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Signatures: A⁸ (-A8) B-U⁸ X-Z⁸, 2A-2H⁸ 2I² (-Ii2).
Note
Title page enclosed within double line border.
Note
Woodcut head- and tail-pieces; initials.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T114897
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th-century Cambridge-style blind-panelled and sprinkled calf; five raised bands; gilt roll on board edges.
Subject
Sermons, Greek Translations into English Early works to 1800.
Subject
Sermons Homilies Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Osborn, John, ? - d. 1739 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Taylor, William, ? - d. 1723 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
W. and J. Innys bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng grc
Identifier
B36565