Shelfmark
Fm.4.11(03)
Author
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.
Varying form of title
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.
Added entry--name
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 publisher.
Added entry--name
La Roche, Michel de, fl. 1710 - 1731 translator.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng fre ita
Identifier
B43017