Considerations Drexelius Eternity Made English (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Joseph Nutting (illustrator). First Edition Thus. 2 p.l., [14], 231, [1] pages. Illustrated with nine (9) full-page copperplate engravings by Joseph Nutting. Note: the frontispiece is plate 3 of Nutting's illustrations rather than the portrait of Dunster that should be the frontispiece but is missing. Drexelius was professor of humanities and rhetoric at Augsburg and Dillengen as well as court preacher to the Elector of Bavaria. CONSIDERATIONS ON ETERNITY was probably his most significant book. This translation, which was published in multiple 18th and 19th century editions, is by Samuel Dunster, Prebendary of Sarum & chaplain to Lord Maynard and later Vicar of Rochdale. Recently rebound in dark brown sheepskin, with most of the original beautifully tooled front and back panels laid down, and with new endpapers. Five raised bands with red leather title patch. Pages are lightly tanned at the edges, but generally clean and crisp. A nice copy of a quite scarce theological landmark. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

FIRST THUS 8vo. full contemporary panelled calf with raised bands, dark red title label, decorative gilt to spine. [16], 231pp. plus [1] Advertisements at end. Copperplate engraved portrait frontispiece of Dunster by M. V. Gucht (?) and nine full page copperplate engravings by Joseph Nutting. Engraved bookplate of Athelstan Riley, Seigneur de la Trinite to front pastedown and two ink inscriptions to title page, dated 1714 and 1898 (please see photos). Very occasional light foxing, slightly heavier to prelims. Lower board and front free endpaper detached, upper board still attached but very loose, lightly soiled and edgeworn. Spine rather rubbed and worn with slight loss to top and base. Overall a Good, Sound Copy - a good candidate for a rebind. (Shelf 130) Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

First edition. [16], 231pp, [1]. With a portrait frontispiece and nine further engraved plates. Contemporary panelled calf, contrasting morocco lettering piece, neatly recornered, and rebacked with the original spine laid down. Modern bookplate of Robert J. Hayhurst to FEP. Light wear, occasional marking to the (very generous) margins. Presentation copy, inscribed 'Ex dono authoris' to head of title. A choice copy of the new English translation, the recipient frustratingly unidentified, by the Trinity College, Cambridge educated clergyman and classical scholar Samuel Dunsterās (1675-1754) translation of Jesuit author Jeremias Drexel's (1581-1638) De aeternitate considerationes, first published Dresden, 1620. The nine copperplate illustrations, newly engraved for this edition by Joseph Nutting, correspond to the nine 'considerations'; each is inspired by a Biblical quotation, referenced above the illustration and captioned by the text itself. ESTC T134657/N44625 (which seem to be identical, but for different reporting of the printers to the imprint). Size: 8vo.