Shelfmark
Fl.6.7(10)
Title
The true meaning of The fable of the bees: in a letter to the author of a book entitled An enquiry whether a general practice of virtue tends to the wealth or poverty, benefit or disadvantage of a people? Shewing that he has manifestly mistaken the true meaning of The fable of the bees in his reflections on that book.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for William and John Innys at the West End of St. Paul's., M. DCC. XXVI. [1726]
Physical description
96, 95-110 p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
Signatures: A-O⁴.
Note
'The fable of the bees' is by Bernard de Mandeville, and 'An enquiry' by Thomas Bluett.
Note
The pagination of pp.95,96 is repeated, but text and register are continuous.
Note
Woodcut head-pieces; woodcut initials.
Citation/references note
Kress S. 3208
Citation/references note
ESTC, T77710
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with four raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "In this volume are contained ...".
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.6.8.
Subject
Mandeville, Bernard, 1670 - 1733 Fable of the bees.
Subject
Ethics Early works to 1800.
Subject
Virtue Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
W. and J. Innys bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41485