Shelfmark
Ky.7.02
Author
Title
The practice of pietie : directing a Christian how to walk that he may please God. Amplified by the author ...
Varying form of title
Other title: Practice of piety
Publication, distribution, etc.
Printed at Delff : by Michiel Stael, 1648.
Physical description
[10], 512, [4] p. ; 16vo.
Note
Anonymous. By Lewis Bayly.
Note
Title within architectural border.
Note
ESTC records [6] p. of prelims and title with "piety" which may indicate a variant.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R233101
Provenance
Previously owned by Robert Browning (1812-1889) and his family.
Provenance
"Robt. Browning" stamped in ink on front pastedown. Later inscription below: "Robert Browning, 1887". "Robt. Browning" was presumably Browning's grandfather. Also inscribed with "Math. 16. 26" above.
Provenance
Ownership inscriptions on front endpaper: "Elizabeth Perthebridge her book" with "Robt. Browning of the Bank of England May 15 1774 son of Thomas, the son of Robin the husband of the above Elizabeth Perthebridge" below. Finally, underneath that, Robert Browning (poet) has written "(who was here fore the great-great-grandmother of R.B.".
Provenance
Early ownership inscription on final page: "Mary Burns". Repeated, faintly, on verso of final page with "Rob Browning" stamp below. It is unknown what relation, if any, Mary Burns had to the Browning family.
Provenance
Bequeathed by Vincent Baddeley.
Binding
Late 18th century calf blocked in gilt ; five raised bands ; coloured edges.
Subject
Christian life Anglican authors Early works to 1800
Added entry--name
Browning, Robert, 1812 - 1889 associated name.
Added entry--name
Browning, Robert, 1782 - 1866 former owner.
Added entry--name
Baddeley, Vincent donor.
Added entry--place
Netherlands Delft.
Identifier
B37904