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Shelfmark

Gc.2.03(02)

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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.

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Signatures: pi⁴ a⁴ B-Z⁴ Aa-Ff⁴.

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Printed marginalia.

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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.

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Added entry--place

England London.

Language code

eng lat

Identifier

B47101
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