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The common Christian rightly and plainly instructed in the grounds of Christianity: or, An exposition of the church-catechism, more particularly adapted to the capacities and circumstances of the common people..
Exposition of the church-catechism
Oxford: : Printed by Leon. Lichfield, for John Stephens bookseller: and are to be sold by James Knapton at the Crown in St. Paul's Church-yard, London., 1707..
[4], 82, [2] p. ; 17 cm. (8vo)
The dedication signed: Edward Wells.
Title printed within a double-ruled border.
Signatures: pi² A-K⁴ L².
Possibly issued with 'Prayers on common occasions'.
A variant has the date "Nov. 25. 1706" printed under the word "Imprimatur" on the title page. This variant also seems to have been issued as part of: 'Dr. Wells's treatises, designed for the use and benefit of his parishioners, .. ' Oxford, 1707.
Advertisements at foot of leaf L1r and on leaf L2.
ESTC, T10215
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington inside back cover, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
18th century quarter binding; five raised bands; gilt spine title in gold-tooled triple-fillet frame: "Dr Wells & Mr Pierce"; marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; text block edges sprinkled red.
Eton copy is variant.
Bound in a volume of pamphlets. Ms. contents list on front flyleaf: "Tracts contained in this volume ..."
Previous shelfmark: Do.6.10.
Grace (Theology) Early works to 1800.
Covenants Religious aspects Early works to 1800.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Stephens, John, fl. 1704 - 1709 publisher.
Knapton, James, ? - -1738 bookseller.
England Oxford.
England London.
B47572