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Elements of Christian Theology: Containing Proofs of the Authenticity and Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; A Summary of the History of the Jews; A Brief Statement of the Contents of the Several Books of Old and New Testaments; A Short Account of the English Translations of the Bible and of the Church of England, and A Scriptural Exposition of Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.
by George Pretyman
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
£195.00£175.50
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About This Item
London: Cadell and Davies et al., 1799. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A two volume set of works designed for prospective clergyman, by the Bishop of Winchester, George Pretyman. Complete in two volumes. Second edition. Volume I is lacking the title page. Written by the English clergyman and theologian Sir. George Preyman Tomline who was appointed as the Bishop of Lincoln and later the Bishop of Winchester. In 1803, upon the death of his relative Marmaduke Tomline, Preyman gained a large inheritance and henceforth adopted the name of Tomline. Indeed Tomline gained significant wealth throughout his lifetime, which gained him great influence. This particular volume was designed for 'young students in divinity' who were seeking ordination, and features interpretations of the bible, with numerous examples of religious extracts and articles. This interesting work of christian theology which reveals interpretations of the bible at the turn of the 18th century. In a uniform half calf bindings with marbled paper covered boards, and gilt detail to the spine. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to to the spine, heavier towards the head of each volume, with a small amount of loss towards the head of volume II. Light bumping to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the leather. Patches of rubbing to the front and rear joints of each volume. Small tide mark to the rear hinge of each volume. Front hinge of volume one is very light strained but firm. Very light spots to the front and rear endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Page are clean. Volume I is lacking the title page. Ink inscription to the head of the title page of volume II. Very Good
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- Rooke Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 622C11
- Title
- Elements of Christian Theology: Containing Proofs of the Authenticity and Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; A Summary of the History of the Jews; A Brief Statement of the Contents of the Several Books of Old and New Testaments; A Short Account of the English Translations of the Bible and of the Church of England, and A Scriptural Exposition of Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.
- Author
- George Pretyman
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Cadell and Davies et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1799
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Leather Church of England Theology George Pretyman Church of England
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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