Fm.6.09(01)
A true narrative of the Portsmouth disputation, between some ministers of the Presbyterian, and others of the Baptist persuasion, concerning the subjects and manner of baptism: held in Mr. Williams's meeting-place there on Wednesday, Feb. 22. 1698/9. The managers for the Presbyterians were, Mr. Samuel Chandler of Fareham. Mr. Leigh of Newport in the Isle of Wight. Mr. Robinson of Hungerford in Berks, moderator. For the Baptists were, Dr. William Russel of London. Mr. John Williams of East Knoyle in Wiltshire. Mr. John Sharp of Froome in Somersetshire, moderator. Transcribed from two copies taken at the dispute; the one by Mr. Bissel Town-Clerk of Portsmouth, and the other by Mr. Samuel Ring. Revis'd and publish'd by Dr. William Russel..
Portsmouth disputation
London, : Printed for John Sprint, at the Bell in Little-Britain., 1699..
[16], 40, 33-60 p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)
Signatures: A⁴ a⁴ B-I⁴ K².
Title printed within a double-ruled border.
Text and register are continuous despite pagination.
Wing lists this as the second edition.
ESTC, R215290
Wing (2nd ed., 1994), T2806A
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington inside back cover, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
18th century quarter binding; four raised bands; gilt spine title in gold-tooled triple-fillet frame: "Miscellanies on baptism &c."; marbled paper sides; blue and white endbands; endleaves; text block edges sprinkled red and brown.
Bound in a volume of pamphlets. Ms. contents list on front flyleaf: "In this volume are contained ..."
Previous shelfmark: Do.6.09.
Imperfect: title-page damaged, with minor loss of text; leaves A1-A2 closely cropped at foot, with minor loss of text.
Baptism Early works to 1800.
Infant baptism Early works to 1800.
Theology, Doctrinal Early works to 1800.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Sprint, John, ? - -1729 publisher.
England London.
B47225