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The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader : Divided into XVII chapters. One whereof being read every Lord's Day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year... ...  Necessary for all families. With private devotions for several occasions

The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader : Divided into XVII chapters. One whereof being read every Lord's Day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year... ... Necessary for all families. With private devotions for several occasions

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The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader : Divided into XVII chapters. One whereof being read every Lord's Day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year... ... Necessary for all families. With private devotions for several occasions

by Allestree, Richard (1619-1681)

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London : Printed by John Baskett, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, 1724. 1st Edition in this form. Hardback. Very good copy in the original, full aniline calf. Professionally and period sympathetically re-backed with gilt cross-bands and the title blocked direct in gilt; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 445 pages; With added engraved t.p.: ""The whole duty of man necessary for all families. With private devotions for several occasions. Printed for John Baskett"". Physical description vi-xxiv, 478; 12°.Title printed within double border; head-pieces; initials. 2 pages of advertisements at the end. Notes; Anonymous. By Richard Allestree. Subjects; Church of England - Prayers and devotions - Early works to 1800. Christian life - Early works to 1800. Christian ethics - Early works to 1800. Christians - Conduct of life - Early works to 1800. Devotional exercises - Early works to 1800. Referenced by: English Short Title Catalog, N25754.

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Title
The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader : Divided into XVII chapters. One whereof being read every Lord's Day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year... ... Necessary for all families. With private devotions for several occasions
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Allestree, Richard (1619-1681)
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Hardback
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1st Edition in this form
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London : Printed by John Baskett, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty
Date Published
1724

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