Shelfmark
Gc.2.03(03)
Author
Title
A review of The theory of the earth, and of its proofs: especially in reference to Scripture..
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
[2], 52, [2] p. ; 33 cm. (fol.)
Language
Includes quotations in Greek.
Note
Attributed by Wing to Thomas Burnet.
Note
Title within a double ruled border.
Note
Printed marginalia.
Note
Final advertisement leaf.
Note
Signatures: A-G⁴.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R7953
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), B5945
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 and second parts of 'The theory of the earth', and with '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
Burnet, Thomas, 1635? - 1715 Telluris theoria sacra.
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.
Identifier
B47103