Author
Brightman, Thomas
Uniform title
Works. Selections. English
Title
The workes of that famous, reverend, and learned divine, Mr. Tho: Brightman: : viz. A revelation of the apocalyps: containing an exposition of the whole book of the Revelation of Saint John, illustrated with analysis and scholions. Wherein the sense is opened by the Scripture, and the event of things foretold, shewed by history. Whereunto is added, a most comfortable exposition of the last and most difficult part of the prophesie of Daniel, wherein the restoring of the Jews, and their calling to the faith of Christ, after the utter overthrow of their three last enemies, is set forth in lively colours. Together with a commentary on the whole book of Canticles, or Song of Salomon..
Varying form of title
Added title page title: Revelations of St. Iohn illustrated with an analysis & scholions wherein the sense is opened by the Scripture & the euent of things fore-told shewed by histories
Imprint
London, : printed by John Field for Samuel Cartwright, and are to be sold at the Hand and Bible in Duck-lane., 1644..
Physical description
[8], 490, 501-1088 p., [1] leaf of plates ; 20 cm (4to)
Note
Translation from Latin.
Note
"A most comfortable exposition of the last and most difficult part of the prophecie of Daniel" has separate dated title page with imprint "London: printed by I. F. for Philemon Stephens at the Golden Lyon in Pauls-Church-Yard. 1644". "A commentary on the Canticles or, the Song of Solomon" has separate dated title page with imprint "London, Printed by Iohn Field, for Henry Overton, in Popes-head-Alley. 1644.".
Note
With added engraved title page: "The revelation of St. Iohn illustrated with an analysis & scholions wherein the sense is opened by the Scripture & the euent of things fore-told shewed by histories The fourth edition. Corected & amended with supply of many things formerly left out. By Thomas Brightman. Imprinted at London for Samuel Cartwright & are to be sould at ye hand & Bible in Duck-lane. 1644.".
Note
Text continuous despite pagination.
Citation/references note
ESTC, R19776
Citation/references note
Wing (2nd ed.) B4679.
Reproduction note
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1964. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 129:5).
Provenance
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”. Gap following “No” left blank.
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. "P14" inscribed on upper flyleaf. Spine label with "159". Gillingham reference P14/L/159.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
17th-century sprinkled brown calf over paper boards; sewn on four supports; blind triple-line rectangular border at edges of boards, with additional vertical lines towards spine edge; four raised bands; blind tooled horizontal lines on spine; gilt roll around board edges; text block edges sprinkled red.
Subject
Bible. N.T. Revelation Commentaries Early works to 1800.
Subject
Bible. O.T. Daniel XI-XII Commentaries Early works to 1800.
Subject
Bible. O.T. Song of Solomon Commentaries Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Field, John, printer.
Added entry--name
Cartright, Samuel bookseller.
Added entry--name
Stephens, Philemon, -approximately 1665 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Overton, Henry, active 1629-1648 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Freke, Thomas former owner.
Added entry--name
St. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England) owner.
Added entry--uncontrolled related/analytical title
A most comfortable exposition of the last and most difficult part of the prophecie of Daniel.
Added entry--uncontrolled related/analytical title
A commentary on the Canticles or, the Song of Solomon.
Added entry--place
England London.
B8636
UKSbSC
20190605171124.8