Fm.3.03(02)
A vindication of the answer to the popish address presented to the ministers of the Church of England. In reply to a pamphlet abusively intituled, A clear proof of the certainty and usefulness of the Protestant rule of faith, &c.
London : Printed for Ric. Chiswell, at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard., MDCLXXXVIII. [1688]
[2], 41, [1] p. ; 23 cm. (4to)
With final advertisement: "Books lately printed for Richard Chiswell" on leaf F2v.
Signatures: A-E⁴ F².
With a rule above the date in the imprint.
On title page: "Imprimatur, liber cui titulus, A vindication of the answer to the address, &c. April 26. 1688. Guil. Needham R.R. in Christo P. ac D.D. Wilhelmo Archiep. Cant. à Sacr. Domest.". The words "A vindication .. address, &c." are enclosed in square brackets.
Title enclosed within a simple double rule-border.
Williams is defending his own work, "An answer to the address presented to the ministers of the Church of England" (Wing W2680).
Anonymous. By John Williams.
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), W2739
ESTC, R10348
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
17th century; inboard binding; sewn on five cord sewing supports; paper boards; tight spine; five raised bands; full cover of speckled tanned calf; Cambridge style blind panelled covers; endbands; endleaves; cut red and blue sprinkled edges; spine label reading "Tracts against popery".
Bound with ten other items.
Previously: Do.3.3.
Ms. contents list on front free endpaper verso.
Ms. inscription on title page: "By Dr Williams".
Ms. note in pencil recording check in March 1924.
Williams, John, 1636? - 1709 Answer to the address presented to the ministers of the Church of England.
Clear proof of the certainty and usefulness of the Protestant rule of faith.
Chiswell, Richard publisher.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
B42488