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Fm.4.11(03)

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Title

An account of the state of the Roman-Catholick religion throughout the world. Written for the use of Pope Innocent XI. by Monsignor Cerri, Secretary of the Congregation de propaganda Fide. Now first translated from an authentick Italian MS. never publish'd. To which is added, a discourse concerning the state of religion in England. Written in French, in the time of K. Charles I. and now first translated. With a large dedication to the present pope; giving him a very particular account of the state of religion amongst Protestants; and of several other matters of importance relating to Great-Britain. By Sir Richard Steele.

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Running title: State of the Roman-Catholick religion

Publication, distribution, etc.

London : Printed for J. Roberts, near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane., MDCCXV. [1715]

Physical description

[2], lxxviii, viii, 197, [1], x p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)

Note

Title in double ruled border.

Note

The dedication to Pope Clement XI (p. i-lxxviii) which purports to be by Steele is by Bishop Hoadly. cf. Aitken, G.A. Life of Richard Steele, v. 2, p. 61; Dict. nat. biog.

Note

Translated from the Italian by Michel de la Roche.

Note

Signatures: A⁸ (b)-(e)⁸ (f)⁴ B-O⁸.

Citation/references note

ESTC, T57998

Provenance

Armorial bookplate of Eton College.

Provenance

Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.

Binding

18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red and brown sprinkled edges.

Copy-specific note

Bound with seven other items.

Copy-specific note

Previously: Do.4.11.

Copy-specific note

Ms. contents list on front free endpaper verso.

Subject

Subject

Church history 17th century.

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England London.

Language code

eng fre ita

Identifier

B43017
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