Shelfmark
Fl.4.09(34)
Author
Title
Reformation necessary to prevent our ruine: a sermon preached to the Societies for reformation of manners, at St. Mary-le-Bow, on Wednesday, January 10th, 1727. By the Right Reverend Father in God, Richard, Lord Bishop of St. David's.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed and sold by Joseph Downing, in Bartholomew-Close, near West-Smithfield, MDCCXXVIII. [1728]
Physical description
40 p. ; 21 cm. (4to)
Note
Pages 35-40 contain "The three and thirtieth account of the progress made in the cities, of London and Westminster, and places adjacent, by the Societies for promoting a reformation of manners;" (caption title).
Note
The same setting of type was also printed using an 8° imposition.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T46626
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; "Charity Spittall & Reformation Sermons" stamped and blocked in gilt on spine.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "Sermons &c. as contain'd in this volume ...".
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.4.10.
Subject
Subject
Subject
Bible. Psalms, XVI, 30-31 Sermons Early works to 1800.
Subject
Sermons, English 18th century.
Subject
Vice control Great Britain Early works to 1800.
Subject
Conduct of life Sermons Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Downing, Joseph, ? - d. 1734 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B39542