Shelfmark
Fl.7.07(02)
Author
Title
A letter to the Reverend Dr. Bennet, Rector of St. Giles Cripplegate, upon this question: whether the people call'd Quakers, do not the nearest, of any other sect in religion, resemble the primitive Christians in principles and practice? Very necessary to be consider'd in this age. By Aristobulus.
Varying form of title
Letter to the Rev. Dr. Bennet
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for A. Moore, near St. Paul's., 1720.
Physical description
[4], 63, [1] p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
Woocut initial and head-piece on p. 1.
Note
See Treadwell, M.: 'Of false and misleading imprints'. In: 'Fakes and frauds', 1989, pp. 41-43.
Note
The bookseller's name in the imprint is fictitious.
Note
Some copies issued in a five-volume set of Woolston's works published without a collective title after his death.
Note
With a half-title.
Note
Aristobulus = Thomas Woolston.
Note
Signatures: [A]² (A1 verso blank) B-I (I4 verso blank).
Citation/references note
Smith, J. Anti-Quakeriana, p. 72
Citation/references note
Smith, J. Friends' books, I, p. 52
Citation/references note
ESTC, N2782
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
Previously: Dn.7.7.
Subject
Christian life History Early church, ca. 30-600.
Subject
Quakers Early works to 1800.
Subject
Society of Friends Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Moore, A., fl. 1721 - 1747 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41707