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The Life of the Reverend Dr. John Barwick, D.D.: Sometime fellow of St. John’s College in Cambridge; And immediately after the Restoration successively Dean of Durham, and St.Paul’s. Written in Latin by his brother, Dr. Peter Barwick.... Translated into English by the Editor of the Latin Life.
by Peter Barwick, translated by Hilkiah Bedford:
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- VG+
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Westleton, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Printed by J. Bettenham, , 1724.. Hardcover. VG+. First English Edition. Large paper copy in recent fine binding. (24), 552, (40), plus the frontis portraits of both brothers. Frontis and title slightly browned, upper corner of title patched, with library stamps at its base and on the verso. Small stamps also on the backs of the two portraits, and one or two in the text. Contents otherwise clean. 22.5 x 13.5cms, all edges red. In fine binding of recent tan half calf with delicately marbled boards: spine with 5 raised bands ruled in gilt, and red lettering-piece. A firm and attractive copy.
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- Bookseller
- Chapel Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17241010
- Title
- The Life of the Reverend Dr. John Barwick, D.D.
- Author
- Peter Barwick, translated by Hilkiah Bedford:
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- London: Printed by J. Bettenham,
- Date Published
- 1724.
- Keywords
- Barwick, John, 1612-1664. Great Britain — History — Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660
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About the Seller
Chapel Books
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Westleton, Suffolk
About Chapel Books
I sell books from a large disused Chapel next to the village duck pond, where I have lived about 40 years: just inland from Dunwich and between Southwold and Aldeburgh. I open 7 days a week, 12-5.
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