Shelfmark
Fl.6.7(13)
Title
The sameness of bishops and presbyters, as to order, tho not as to dignity, no less briefly than clearly prov'd: and likewise, that laymen are as essentially the Church as clergymen; having as much authority to declare the traditions of the Church, and consequently to determine controversies. With a defence of universities against the Pope and bishops, &c. in a letter from a doctor of the Sorbonne to the Bishop of Autun. Translated from the French, and humbly dedicated to his Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Varying form of title
Distinctive title: Sameness of bishops and presbyters, proveing, that laymen are as essentially the church as clergymen
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J. Harrison under the Royal Exchange; and sold by J. Roberts, near the Oxford Arms in Warwick-lane., 1717.
Physical description
[14], 34 p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Language
Translated from the French.
Note
Initials, head- and tail-pieces.
Note
Anonymous. Dated at end: "Paris, May the 10th, 1717.".
Note
Signatures: pi¹ A⁴ a² B-E⁴ F¹.
Note
With a half-title page, reading: "The sameness of bishops and presbyters, proveing, that laymen are as essentially the church as clergymen. [Price Six Pence.]".
Citation/references note
ESTC, T47049
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
ECL copy: Half-title wanting.
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
Subject
Clergy Office Early works to 1800.
Subject
Bishops.
Subject
Episcopacy.
Added entry--name
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Harrison, John, fl. 1706 - 1724 publisher.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41490