A lapse of human souls in a state of pre-existence, the only original sin, and the ground work of the Gospel dispensation

Berrow, Capel

Published by J. Dodsley . B. Whiston and T. White . and G. Kearsly, London, 1766

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. vi, [1], 8-189; engraved vignette of an eagle feeding her young on title page, 6-line errata on verso of title page, but without the extra errata slip pasted in at the back of some copies, 6 small ink corrections in the text (authorial?); a stunning binding (presentation?) of full red goatskin, elaborate gilt filigree borders on covers, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, green morocco label in 1, gilt rolled edges and turn-ins, a.e.g., green silk bookmarker; bookplate of the Fintray House library; fine copy. Capel Berrow (1715-1782), was a divine whose work "was a farrago of ill-digested learning" (DNB). This is his last and best book. Samuel Johnson was one of the subscribers to his collected Theological Dissertations, 1782. Seller Inventory # 29379

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Title: A lapse of human souls in a state of ...

Publisher: J. Dodsley . B. Whiston and T. White . and G. Kearsly, London

Publication Date: 1766

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition