Fm.3.05(08)
Of the authority of councils, and the rule of faith. By a person of quality. With an answer to the eight theses laid down for the trial of the English Reformation, in the book that came last week from Oxford.
London; : Printed for R. Clavel, W. Rogers, and S. Smith., 1687.
[4], vi, 113, [1] p. ; 23 cm. (4to)
Signatures: [A]² B-Q⁴.
Final page is blank.
Title within double ruled border.
With initial imprimatur leaf.
The "answer," by William Clagett, was in reply to "Church government. Part V: A relation of the English Reformation," which is variously attributed to Abraham Woodhead and Obadiah Walker. cf. Dict. Nat. Biog.; Brit. Mus. Cat., new ed.; Halkett and Laing.
Attributed by Wing to Charles Hutchinson.
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), H3828B
ESTC, R4503
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.3.5.
Ms. contents list on front free flyleaf verso.
Ms. inscription on title page: "By Hutchinson Esq. & Dr Clagett".
Rule of faith Early works to 1800.
Councils and synods Early works to 1800.
Smith, Samuel, active 1681 - 1703 bookseller.
Rogers, William, fl. 1678 - 1711 bookseller.
Clavell, Robert, ? - d. 1711 bookseller.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
B42535