Author
Nicholls, William
Title
A practical essay of the contempt of the world. / By William Nicholls, D.D. Revised and enlarged by the author, together with the additions of several divine poems. To which is prefixed a preface to the deists, and vicious libertines of the age..
Imprint
London: : Printed by S. Bridge, for Francis Saunders, at the Blue Anchor in the New Exchange,, MDCXCVIII. [1698]
Physical description
[16], 287, [1] p. ; 18 cm (8vo)
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), N1098
Citation/references note
ESTC, R31760
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. Spine label with "37". Gillingham reference -/-/37.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
17th-century mottled brown calf over rope-fibre boards; sewn on five supports; gilt tooling on spine; raised bands; paper spine label with title; blind roll around board edges; text block edges sprinkled red.
Subject
Christian life Early works to 1800.
Subject
Theology, Practical Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Bridge, Samuel printer.
Added entry--name
Saunders, Francis bookseller.
Added entry--name
Freke, Thomas former owner.
Added entry--name
St. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England) owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
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