Author
J. V. C. (John Vincent Canes) author.
Title
Fiat lux. Or, A general conduct to a right understanding in the great combustions and broils about religion here in England.. Betwixt papist and Protestant, Presbyterian & independent to the end that moderation and quietnes may at length hapily ensue after so various tumults in the kingdom. / By Mr. JVC. a friend to men of all religions..
Imprint
[Douai?] : [publisher not identified], 1661..
Physical description
[8], 368 p. ; 15 cm (8vo)
Note
JVC = John Vincent Canes.
Note
Place of publication conjectured by Wing.
Note
Signatures: a4 A-Z8.
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed., 1994), C429
Citation/references note
ESTC, R210152
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms, 1980. 1 microfilm reel 35 mm. (Thomason Tracts: 244:E.2266[1]).
Provenance
Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992.
Printed bookplate with a rectangular border and inscription “This book belongs to the library in the vicarage house of Gillingham in Dorset: being one of the books given by [blank] Freke, esq; to the said library, A.D. [blank]. Attested by me (this 12 April 1735) William Newton, Vicar and Minister of Wingham, Kent. No. [blank]”. “Thomas” added in manuscript in gap before “Freke”. “44” added in manuscript in gap following “No”.
"M.28" inscribed on upper and lower flyleaves. Spine label with "26". Gillingham reference M28/44/26.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
171th-century brown sheepskin; sewn on three supports; blind fillets towards edges of boards forming rectangular frame with additional vertical fillet towards spine; spine label with title; text block edges sprinkled red.
Subject
Catholic Church
Subject
Freedom of religion Great Britain Early works to 1800.
Subject
Religious tolerance England Early works to 1800.
Subject
Great Britain (Place) Religion Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Freke, Thomas former owner.
Added entry--name
St. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England) owner.
Added entry--place
France Douai.
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