Shelfmark
Fm.2.13
Author
Title
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..
Varying form of title
Half title: Dr. Towerson on the sacraments
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for Richard Chiswell, at the Rose and Crown in S. Paul's Church-Yard., MDCLXXXVIII. [1688]
Physical description
[12], 64, [12], 135, [17], 157-304 p. ; 32 cm. (fol.)
Note
Title printed within a double-ruled border.
Note
"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.
Note
Errata on leaves A4v, ²A6v and U4v.
Note
Signatures: pi² A-I⁴ ²A⁶ ²B-2O⁴ 2P⁶.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R38903
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.), T1969
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington inside front cover, recording donation to Eton College in 1731. Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
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.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Ee.3.03.
Subject
Subject
Sacraments Church of England Early works to 1800.
Subject
Baptism Early works to 1800.
Subject
Lord's Supper Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--name
Chiswell, Richard publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B47725