Gc.2.03(02)
[Telluris theoria sacra. English]
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..
Added title page title: Sacred theory of the earth
London, : Printed by R. Norton, for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishop's-Head in St. Paul's Church-Yard., 1690..
[16], 224 p. : ill. ; 33 cm. (fol.)
Translation of part 2 of: Burnet, Thomas. Telluris theoria sacra.
Additional engraved half title (on leaf pi1 verso): The sacred theory of the earth.
Title within double ruled border.
Book four with separate dated title-page on leaf R2 recto; pagination and register continuous.
Signatures: pi⁴ a⁴ B-Z⁴ Aa-Ff⁴.
Printed marginalia.
Woodcut initials.
ESTC, R226793
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), B5954
Engraved armorial bookplate recording donation by Edward Waddington in 1731. Contemporary engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
17th century Cambridge style blind-panelled and stained calf; gold-tooled spine in compartments formed by five raised bands.
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.
Previous shelfmarks: Ah.4.06, Al.4.01.
Creation Early works to 1800.
Philosophy, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Cosmology Early works to 1800.
Earth (Planet) Early works to 1800.
Norton, Roger, ? - d. 1701? printer.
Kettilby, Walter, ? - d. 1717 publisher.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
eng lat
B47101