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An explication of the catechism of the Church of England. Part IV. Wherein is contained an explication of the doctrine of the sacraments. By Gabriel Towerson, D.D..
Half title: Dr. Towerson on the sacraments
London, : Printed for Richard Chiswell, at the Rose and Crown in S. Paul's Church-Yard., MDCLXXXVIII. [1688]
[12], 64, [12], 135, [17], 157-304 p. ; 32 cm. (fol.)
Title printed within a double-ruled border.
"Of the sacraments in general", "Of the sacrament of baptism" and "Of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper" each have a separate title page dated 1686, 1687 and 1688 respectively.
Errata on leaves A4v, ²A6v and U4v.
Signatures: pi² A-I⁴ ²A⁶ ²B-2O⁴ 2P⁶.
ESTC, R38903
Wing (2nd ed.), T1969
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington inside front cover, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
17th/18th century calf; boards have three blind-fillet concentric frames, with innermost and outermost compartments sprinkled; middle frame has ornaments at outer corners; five raised bands, each bordered by gold-fillets; red goatskin spine label with gilt title: "Towerson on the catechism"; green goatskin spine label with gilt lettering: "Vol. II."; board edges gold-tooled; text block edges sprinkled red and brown.
Previous shelfmark: Ee.3.03.
Sacraments Church of England Early works to 1800.
Baptism Early works to 1800.
Lord's Supper Early works to 1800.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Chiswell, Richard publisher.
England London.
B47725