Author
Poiret, Pierre
Uniform title
ÓEconomie divine. English
Title
The divine oeconomy: or, An universal system of the works and purposes of God towards men, demonstrated. / Written originally in French by Peter Poiret. In six volumes..
Varying form of title
Portion of title: Universal system of the works and purposes of God towards men, demonstrated
Imprint
London: : printed for R. Bonwicke in St. Paul's Church-Yard, M. Wotton in Fleet-Street, S. Manship and R. Parker in Cornhill., 1713..
Physical description
6 v. ; 20 cm (8vo)
Note
Titles within double line border.
Note
Each volume has its own title page: vol.2: 'The oeconomy of sin..', vol.3: 'The oeconomy of the restoration of man before the incarnation of Jesus Christ..', vol.4: 'The oeconomy of the restoration of man, after the incarnation of Christ..', vol.5: 'The oeconomy of the co-operation of man with the operation of God..', vol.6: 'The oeconomy of universal providence for the salvation of all men..'.
Note
Vols.2 and 3 are undated and have the printer spelt Bonwick.
Note
Vol.6 also includes: 'The principles of real and internal religion asserted and vindicated. .. ' and a general index to the whole work.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Provenance
Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham, Dorset by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. Volume 1 has "M.1" inscribed on upper flyleaf, and spine label with "141". Volume 2 has "M.2" inscribed on upper flyleaf, and spine label with "10[...]". Volume 4 has "M.4" inscribed on upper flyleaf, and illegible spine labels. Volume 6 has "L.9" inscribed on upper flyleaf and illegible spine labels. Gillingham references (v.1) M1/-/141; (v.2) M2/-/107; (v.4) M3/-/?102; (v.6) L9/-/69.
Binding
All volumes: 18th-century sprinkled and plain brown calf over rope-fibre boards; blind fillets and rolls forming three concentric rectangular frames on boards, with blind stamps at outer corners of middle frame; raised bands; paper spine labels with title; gilt roll around board edges; text block edges sprinkled red.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: wanting volumes 3 and 5.
Subject
Providence and government of God Early works to 1800.
Subject
Divine providence Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Bonwicke, R. (Rebecca) bookseller.
Added entry--name
Wotton, Matthew bookseller.
Added entry--name
Manship, Samuel bookseller.
Added entry--name
Parker, Richard, active 1692-1725 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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