Shelfmark
Fl.6.8(02)
Author
Title
A short history of the attempts that have been made to convert the popish natives of Ireland, to the establish'd religion; with a proposal for their conversion; and a vindication of Arch-bishop Usher's opinion, concerning the performance of divine offices to them in their own language. By John Richardson, rector of Annalt, alias Belturbet, in the diocese of Kilmore in Ireland, and chaplain to his grace the Duke of Ormond, and the lord bishop of Clogher.
Edition
The second edition, with additions.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by Joseph Downing in Bartholomew-Close near West-Smithfield, 1713.
Physical description
80, 91-167, [1], 7, [1] p. ; 17 cm. (8vo)
Note
Signatures: A-K⁸(-K8) ²A⁴.
Note
Title within double ruled border.
Note
The text of the first section (ending on p. 167) is continuous despite the pagination and includes 'A proposal for the conversion of the popish natives of Ireland to the establish'd religion: ..", second edition, with a separate titlepage with the imprint: "printed by J. Downing, 1712".
Note
The second section is 'An appendix concerning the Irish character' with separate pagination and register.
Note
A reissue of the original edition of 1712, with a cancel titlepage, extra pages (pp. 155-167) and the 4pp. 'A proposal for the conversion of the popish natives of Ireland to the Protestant religion' excised.
Note
Pages lxxv-lxxviii numbered in roman numerals.
Note
Some copies have retained 'A proposal for the conversion of the popish natives of Ireland to the Protestant religion'.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T67067
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 retains 'A proposal for the conversion of the popish natives of Ireland to the Protestant religion'.
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.6.9.
Subject
Subject
Anglican converts Early works to 1800.
Subject
Ireland Church history Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Downing, Joseph, ? - d. 1734 printer.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41499