Shelfmark
Fm.5.15(07)
Author
Title
Considerations on a book, entituled The theory of the earth. Publisht some years since by the learned Dr. Burnet..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for the author, and are to be sold by Randal Taylor near Stationers-Hall., 1693..
Physical description
[8], 187, [1] p. : ill. ; 22 cm. (4to)
Note
Final page (leaf 2B2v) blank.
Note
With errata and bookseller's advertisement at foot of leaf A4v.
Note
Signatures: A-2A⁴ 2B².
Note
Dedication signed (leaf A3v): John Beaumont, Jun.
Note
Imprimatur on t.p. verso (leaf A1v): "Imprimatur, Edmund Bohun. Decemb. 1. 1692."
Note
Title enclosed within a simple double rule border; woodcut printer's device on t.p., depicting a bird in flight, with motto: "Ingrediturque polo et caput inter nubilia condit".
Note
In response to Thomas Burnet's "Telluris theoria sacra", first published in 1681.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), B1621
Citation/references note
ESTC, R32561
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th-century calf quarter binding; marbled paper boards; gilt spine title "Theolog. Tracts".
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets. Ms. contents list on front flyleaf: "The contents of this volume. ..."
Copy-specific note
Previously Do.5.15.
Copy-specific note
Author's name supplied in ms. on title page.
Subject
Burnet, Thomas, 1635? - 1715 Telluris theoria sacra.
Subject
Philosophy, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Cosmology Early works to 1800.
Subject
Creation Early works to 1800.
Subject
Earth (Planet) Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Taylor, Randal bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B43167