Shelfmark
Fl.5.01(25)
Author
Title
It being thought proper to publish a translation of Father Simon's New Testament, with his critical notes upon the literal meaning of the text, I am obliged to desire some encouragement for carrying on the work.
Publication, distribution, etc.
[?London, 1697]
Physical description
[2], 45, [3] p. ; 4⁰.
Note
No title page present.
Note
Title from opening sentence of text.
Note
Prefatory notice asking for subscribers. The specimen gives the author's preface, dated Paris June 15 1697, the preface to St. Matthew and one leaf of the text of St. Matthew (sigs A-G).
Note
Webster proposes to publish his translation of Richard Simon's French translation of the New Testament, published in Paris in 1702. Webster's plea for subscribers was successful as Simon's translated Bible was published in 1730.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Signed by W[illia]m Webster in manuscript.
Binding
18th-century quarter calf over marbled paper boards ; 4 raised bands ; gilt lettering on spine.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.5.2.
Subject
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B40294