Shelfmark
Gc.8.18
Author
Title
A discourse of things above reason. Inquiring whether a philosopher should admit there are any such. By a Fellow of the Royal Society. To which are annexed by the publisher (for the affinity of the subjects) Some advices about judging of things said to transcend reason. Written by a Fellow of the same Society..
Varying form of title
Added title page title: Advices in judging of things said to transcend reason
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed by E.T. and R.H. for Jonathan Robinson at the Golden Lion in S. Paul's Church-Yard., 1681..
Physical description
[4], 94, [2], 100 p. ; 16 cm. (8vo)
Note
The first part is by Robert Boyle.
Note
Two different editions or issues exist which have the same signatures and pagination and are identical up to the end of quire Ff. In this issue, the text ends on p. 100 with the words: "ciples of cosmography." (cf. Fulton).
Note
Signatures: A² B-G⁸ (G8 blank) Aa-Ff⁸ Gg².
Note
Title within double line border.
Note
Errata: p. [4] at beginning.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R214128
Citation/references note
Wing, B3945
Citation/references note
Fulton, J. Boyle, 144
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate recording donation to Eton College in 1731 by Edward Waddington; 18th-century engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
Contemporary plain calf binding; blind double fillet borders; rebacked in 20th century calf stained to match; red spine label; gilt roll-tool along board edges; marbled text block edges.
Copy-specific note
Previous Eton shelfmark: Ee.7.2.
Subject
Philosophy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Reason Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Robinson, Jonathan, ? - d. ca. 1713 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London
Language code
eng
Identifier
B53154