London, J. H., 1682. 8vo. In contemporary full calf with five raised bands. Small paper-label pasted on to spine. A few stains and light miscolouring to extremities. First 15 ff. with worm-tract to lower margin, with minor loss of text, otherwise a good copy. (40 - including the engraved half-title), 352, 388, (12) pp.
Fourth edtion of Cave’s popular work on early Christianity aimed to demonstrate the purity and simplicity of early Christianity, emphasizing its adherence to the teachings of the New Testament. William Cave (1637–1713) was an English theologian and academic. He is primarily known for his work in theology, particularly for his defense of Anglicanism against Roman Catholicism and Dissent. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and was the author of several significant theological works, including ""the present.
"6. Dordrecht, by A.Blussé en zoon, 1778, 2 vols in-8°, 32 + (8) + 376 pp with 8 engravings on 4 plates h.t. ; (2) + pp 377-773 + (30)(index) + 8 pp (list of Blussé's publications), contemporary full roan, binding worn, smooth back with label (corners slightly bumped, joints of vol. 2 weak)."
Bremen, Hermann Brauer, 1701. 4to. Cont. full vellum. Binding lightly soiled. (16),599,(16)(18),1162,(26) pp. and 5 engraved plates mounted in the text. Light browning, 3 last leaves with small marginal tears, no loss.
First German edition.
Basel, Joh. Rudolph. Im-Hoff, 1741-45. Folio. Bound in 2 contemp. full calf, raised bands, profusely gilt spines. A small nick to foot of spine on volume two. Light wear to part of the gilt lettering on vol. two. First titlepage printed in red/black. (6),XLVIII,(2),666"(6),358,(2),252,88,41,(35) pp. printed in two columns. Internally fine and clean. A stamp to front free endpaper.
The main work of the noted English church historian, being the histroy of the most eminent Fathers of the Church. The work was first published in 1683. - ""... a valuable work, displaying great reading, research and accuracy, superintended by Dr. Waterland."" (Lowndes I:395).
Utrecht, Francois Halma, Willem vands Water, 1698. Folio. Contemp. full Dutch vellum, richly blindtooled. raised bands. A tear to hinges at lower compartments. Enraved titlepage. Titlepage in red/black. 2 engraved titelvignettes. (14),47,(10),370,(14) pp. and 15 engraved plates, 1 engraved half-page illustr. i the text + (4),10,376,(10) pp. and 23 engraved plates. A few brownspots, but internally fine and clean.
First Dutch edition of the main work of the noted English church historian, being the histroy of the most eminent Fathers of the Church. The work was first published in 1683. - ""... a valuable work, displaying great reading, research and accuracy, superintended by Dr. Waterland."" (Lowndes I:395).
London, Printed for J. Walthoe (et al), (1742). Folio. Cont. full calf. Raised bands. Worn and covers detached. Block good. Main title in red a. black. In all 4 titles (3 Parts). (6),L,622 pp. 2 engreved allegorical Frontispieces and 78 engraved plates (incl. frontisp. and double-numbering of some plates). Printed on good paper. Internally fine, with a few dampstains, some browning to the first and last leaves.
In this 1742-edition all the illustrations are on plates and not in the text.