Shelfmark
Gc.2.03(02)
Author
Uniform title
[Telluris theoria sacra. English]
Title
The theory of the earth: containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things. The two last books, concerning the burning of the world, and concerning the new heavens and new earth..
Varying form of title
Added title page title: Sacred theory of the earth
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by R. Norton, for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishop's-Head in St. Paul's Church-Yard., 1690..
Physical description
[16], 224 p. : ill. ; 33 cm. (fol.)
Note
Translation of part 2 of: Burnet, Thomas. Telluris theoria sacra.
Note
Additional engraved half title (on leaf pi1 verso): The sacred theory of the earth.
Note
Title within double ruled border.
Note
Book four with separate dated title-page on leaf R2 recto; pagination and register continuous.
Note
Signatures: pi⁴ a⁴ B-Z⁴ Aa-Ff⁴.
Note
Printed marginalia.
Note
Woodcut initials.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R226793
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), B5954
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate recording donation by Edward Waddington in 1731. Contemporary engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
17th century Cambridge style blind-panelled and stained calf; gold-tooled spine in compartments formed by five raised bands.
Copy-specific note
Bound with the first part, and with 'A review of the theory of the earth ...'., 'An answer to the late exceptions made by Mr Erasmus Warren ...' and 'A short consideration of Mr Erasmus Warren's defence of his exceptions ...', all printed for Walter Kettilby, 1590-1591.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmarks: Ah.4.06, Al.4.01.
Subject
Creation Early works to 1800.
Subject
Philosophy, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Cosmology Early works to 1800.
Subject
Earth (Planet) Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Norton, Roger, ? - d. 1701? printer.
Added entry--name
Kettilby, Walter, ? - d. 1717 publisher.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng lat
Identifier
B47101