A Collection of Theological Notes

(Theology)

Published by [N.p., England], 1673

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Manuscript on paper, with more than four dozen floral and ornamental head- and tailpieces. Text in an elegant hand, within ruled borders, 28 lines per page. [2], 172, [6] pp. Small folio. From the Library of Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), younger son of George III. His brothers were George IV and WIlliam IV An unsigned manuscript compendium of devotional prompts and theological texts in a legible and well formed hand, including discourses, expositions of Bible verses, and a more substantial rebuttal of Thomas Tillam's book, The Seventh-day Sabbath sought out and celebrated (1657). The manuscript is adorned with finely executed drawings of stylized flowers and architectural, classical, or heraldic ornaments. The headpiece of the rebuttal of the Seventh-day Sabbath is a nest of snakes. AN ATTRACTIVE MANUSCRIPT WITH DISTINGUISHED PROVENANCE. Provenance: from the Library of Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), bookplate; General Theological Seminary Eighteenth century vellum backed boards. Bookplate of the Duke of Sussex. Front inner hinge starting, some dampstaining at top of leaves throughout the text Manuscript on paper, with more than four dozen floral and ornamental head- and tailpieces. Text in an elegant hand, within ruled borders, 28 lines per page. [2], 172, [6] pp. Small folio.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of Theological Notes
• Publisher: [N.p., England]
• Publication Date: 1673