Shelfmark
Fm.8.14(01)
Author
Title
A defence of the Hebrew Bible, in answer to the charge of corruption brought against it by Mr. Whiston, in his essay towards restoring the true text of the Old Testament, &c. Wherein Mr. Whiston's pretences are particularly rxamined and confuted, by the Reverend Dr. Carpzov. of Leipsick. Translated from the Latin, with additional notes, by Moses Marcus, a converted Jew, andtTeacher of the Oriental Languages..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for Bernard Lintot at the Cross-Keys between the Temple-Gates in Fleet-Street., MDCCXXIX. [1729]
Physical description
xv, [1], v, [1], 338, [16] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
A translation of the third part of 'Critica sacra Veteris Testamenti'.
Note
The last 16 pages contain an index, errata and an advertisement.
Note
Printed by William Bowyer; his records show 750 copies printed.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T99088
Citation/references note
Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 1423
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731; armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century brown calf quarter-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; four raised bands; red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets; ms. contents list on flyleaf: "The contents of this volume" ; spine title: "Divinity & miscellan".
Copy-specific note
Previously Do.8.14
Copy-specific note
Occasional ms. corrections made to text.
Subject
Bible. Hebrew.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Lintot, Bernard bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng lat
Identifier
B45955