Shelfmark
Fl.1.14
Author
Title
Theologia speculativa: or, The first part of a body of divinity under that title. Wherein are explain'd the principles of natural and reveal'd religion. By Richard Fiddes, B.D. Rector of Halsham, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable Robert Earl of Oxford, and Earl Mortimer.
Varying form of title
Portion of title: First part of a body of divinity under that title
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed by W. Bowyer, for Bernard Lintot between the Temple-Gates in Fleetstreet., 1718-1720.
Physical description
2 v. : port. (frontis.) ; 34 cm. (fol.)
Note
The title of vol. 2 reads: "Theologia practica: or, the second part of a body of divinity under that title.", and the imprint dated 1720: "printed by W. Bowyer for Bernard Lintot".
Note
With a list of subscribers in volume 1.
Note
Vol. 1: [16], xxxii, [6], 660 p., [1] leaf of plates -- Vol. 2: [2], xiii, [5], 555, [17] p.
Note
Signatures: v.1: pi² A⁴ a-b² B-L² (-L2) B-8E² (B1 is mis-signed as K1).
Note
Bowyer's records show 1000 ordinary and 250 large-paper copies of v. 1; 850 ordinary and 150 large-paper copies of v. 2.
Note
Titles within simple double-lined border; head- and tail- pieces; initials.
Note
Engraved portrait frontispiece to v. 1 (leaf pi1), signed "N. Pigné sculp."
Citation/references note
ESTC, T76251
Citation/references note
Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 431, 589
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. 18th-century engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th-century sprinkled calf; outer border of gold double fillets with inner fleurons; inner frame of blind rolls with outer fleurons; gold-tooled spine compartments; six raised bands; red morocco spine label; gold roll on board edges.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: vol. 1 only, wanting vol. 2.
Copy-specific note
Previously Ee.4.09.
Subject
Christian ethics Early works to 1800.
Subject
Theology, Doctrinal Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Lintot, Bernard publisher.
Added entry--name
Bowyer, William, 1663 - 1737 printer.
Added entry--name
Pigné, N. engraver.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B38570