Catherine Doyly (8 results)

Condition: Fair. Bound in the original publisher's brown card boards, with later spine in brown morocco in two strips attached with no lettering. Edges are very worn and boards are lightly stained. Binding is splitting and one page is detached but present. Scattered foxing. Title page has small loss. 711pp. 8vo. Copperplate inscription to fep, Caroline Harriett Nott aged 7 'given by my papa'. Pencilled inscription imitating Caroline's inscription on pastedown. In fair condition only.

First edition. vi, 15pp, 8-554, 553-711pp. Uncut in original publisher's buff paper boards, later rebacked in tan cloth. Rubbed and marked. Scattered spotting. Early inked ownership inscription of 'Miss S. Newenham' to upper board - a Miss S. Newingham appears in the list of subscribers. The first edition of a biblical commentary and life of Christ, the only published work of educator Catherine D'Oyly. The august list of subscribers include; George III and Queen Charlotte, who received 24 copies each, the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, and numerous members of D'Oyly's family, including her brother Sir John D'Oyly (1754-1818), politician and prominent East India Company merchant. ESTC T129694. Size: 8vo.

vi, [15], 8-554, 553--711, [1]p, with subscribers list. 8vo. Pagination erratic but complete. Paper flaw to blank outer margin 4B4, sl. foxing & dusting, a few page corners creased. Full contemporary tree calf, gilt banded spine, red morocco label. Booklabel removed from inner front board leaving a neat shadow. ESTC T129694, BL, Glasgow, NLS, Oxford, Southampton, National Trust; McMaster only in America; Tasmania. OCLC adds Harvard and Minnesota. In her introduction Catherine D'Oyly writes that 'she some years ago took upon herself the superintendence of one of those private charitable establishments, which have been instituted in various parts of the kingdom, for the increase of religion and encouragement of industry amongst the children of the poor'. Her aim in publishing this work was to make the writings of Poole, Stanhope, Sherlock and other theological commentators, available to 'the lower class of people'. The long list of subscribers includes senior members of the Royal Family, (with the King and Queen taking 24 copies each), and numerous noble families, with over half the subscribers being women. A supplementary list records subscribers in Scotland 'not arriving in time for insertion in their alphabetical order.'. Little is known of Catherine, and this appears to be her only published work. D'Oyly family members recorded in the subscribers list are headed by Sir John D'Oyly, the first baronet and Resident of Kandy, who was the second son of Archdeacon Mathias D'Oyly of Sussex.

In the introduction to the present work, Catherine DÕOyly explains that her goal was to disseminate the ideas of Matthew Poole, George Stanhope, Thomas Sherlock, and other important theologians in an abridged and more easily readable style for the poor (p. v). DÕOyly explains that she was inclined to charity because that Òshe some years ago took upon herself the superintendence of one of those private charitable establishments, what have been instituted in various parts of the kingdom, for the increase of religion and encouragement of industry among the children of the poor,Ó (p. iv). Octavo. . vi, [14, list of subscribers], 7-554, 553-554, 555-711 pp. Complete. Contemporary tan calf with gilt-ruled spine and gilt spine label. Some splitting to hinges at head and tail. Blue speckled edges. Some minor toning to leaves but overall a near-fine copy of an uncommon book, very clean and fresh throughout. First edition. A second edition was published by Rivington in 1801. The present work appears to be the authorÕs only publication. We could not find much information about Catherine DÕOyly in the sources available to us, though the entry for the DÕOyly lineage in the Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire (1839) lists a Catherine DÕOyly among the family. Catherine, born sometime between 1753 and 1764, was the daughter of the Reverend Sir Hadley DÕOyly, 5th Baronet (c. 1709Ð1764). The list of subscribers in the present work, which includes the King and Queen as well as several princes and princesses, additionally suggests the authorÕs aristocratic lineage. ESTC lists seven copies, none in the U.S. OCLC adds three more in the UK, one at Harvard, and one at the University of Minnesota.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. ID960A General Overall Condition: Acceptable. Split to Binding. Some Staining, but text is readable throughout. Please see pics.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 736.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1794 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 739 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 739 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1801. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 739, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 739 739.