Shelfmark
Fl.8.03(02)
Title
The truth and excellency of Christian religion demonstrated against Jews, Mahometans, and heathens Publish'd at the desire of some learned men, and for the satisfaction of all rational persons in England.
Varying form of title
Brief demonstration of the truth of Christian religion
Varying form of title
Caption title: Brevis Demonstratio; or, a brief demonstration of the truth of Christian religion
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : printed for William Crooke, at the Three Bibles on Fleet-Bridge., M.DC.LXV. [1665]
Physical description
[2], 31, [1] p. ; 19 cm. (4to)
Note
With a final advertisment page.
Note
The words "Jews, ... heathens." are enclosed by ornate braces.
Note
Caption title on p. 1: Brevis Demonstratio; or, a brief demonstration of the truth of Christian religion.
Note
A reissue, with quire A cancelled, of "Brevis demonstratio. The truth and excellency" published in the same year.
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.) T3148A
Citation/references note
ESTC, R222253
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 and brown sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Previously: Dn.8.3.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "In this volume are contained ...".
Copy-specific note
Ms. ?price inscription on title page.
Subject
Islam Controversial literature Early works to 1800.
Subject
Judaism Controversial literature Early works to 1800.
Subject
Christianity and other religions Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Crooke, William, fl. 1664 - 1694 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41891