Shelfmark
Fl.3.17(01)
Author
Title
Apostolick charity, its nature and excellence consider'd. In a discourse upon Dan. 12. 3. preached at St. Paul's, at the ordination of some Protestant missionaries to be sent into the plantations. To which is prefixt, a general view of the English colonies in America, with respect to religion; in order to shew what provision is wanting for the propagation of Christianity in those parts. Together with proposals for the promoting the same: and to induce such of the clergy of this kingdom, as are persons of sobriety and abilities to accept of a mission. And to which is subjoin'd the author's circular letter lately sent to the clergy there. By Thomas Bray, D.D.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by E. Holt for William Hawes, at the sign of the Rose in Ludgate-Street, 1700.
Physical description
[2], 10, [8], 11-33 [i.e. 34], [2] p. ; 21 cm. (4to)
Note
Title page is a cancel. Variant: with cancelland title page, which has "Decemb. 19. 1697." in line 8 of title and lacks the 3 lines beginning "Together with proposals for promoting the same: ...".
Note
The unnumbered eight-page section has caption title "Proposals for the encouragement and promoting of religion and learning in the foreign plantations". It was also published separately.
Note
Includes "A circular letter to the clergy of Mary-land" (caption title, p. 31-32). It was previously published separately (Wing B4291).
Note
Page 34 misnumbered 33.
Note
Final leaf is blank.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R434
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), B4287
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1977. 1 microfilm reel. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 731:17).
Provenance
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 brown calf; five raised bands; red morocco spine label reading "Sermons".
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets; ms. contents list on flyleaf: "Sermons in this vol ...".
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.3.17.
Copy-specific note
ECL copy has both variants of the title page.
Subject
Subject
Subject
Subject
Bible. Daniel, XII, 3 Sermons Early works to 1800.
Subject
Sermons, English 18th century.
Subject
Libraries North America Early works to 1800.
Subject
Missions North America Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Holt, Elizabeth, fl. 1689 - 1707 printer.
Added entry--name
Hawes, William, fl. 1698 - 1710 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Bray, Thomas, 1658 - 1730 Circular letter to the clergy of Mary-land.
Added entry--name
Bray, Thomas, 1658 - 1730 Proposals for the encouragement and promoting of religion and learning in the foreign plantations.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B37270