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A collection of the works of William Penn : to which is prefixed a journal of his life : with many original letters and papers not before published.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - British Imprints Oversize 1726 Penn
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Penn, William, 1644-1718.
- Standardized Title:
- Selections. 1726
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Penn, William, 1644-1718.
- Penn, William.
- Society of Friends.
- Theology--Early works to 1800.
- Theology.
- Physical Description:
- 2 v. ([8], 911, [4]; [4], 916, [4] p.) ; 32 cm.
- Other Title:
- Works of Wm. Penn
- Works of William Penn
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed and sold by the assigns of J. Sowle, 1726.
- Notes:
- Title on spine: Works of Wm. Penn.
- "The authors̓ life" is edited by Joseph Besse. Cf. DNB.
- Publishers̕ advertising: [4] p. at end of both vols.
- Binding: Publisher's tan morocco, with darker color in the middle (outlined with pattern); spine has red and dark green colors with gilt on them.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Fly leaves on both vols. signed by (probably) George Vaux, 1779-1836.
- Athenaeum copy: The Vaux bequest of 1996 consists of books from the library of the prominent Philadelphia Quaker family extablished in America by James Vaux (1748-1812), who emigrated in 1771. Most of the books are inscribed by George Vaux VII (1779-1836), George Vaux VIII (1832-1915), George Vaux IX (1863-1927), and the donor George Vaux (1908-1996).
- Athenaeum copy: Fine copy except for some foxing.
- Athenaeum copy is bequest of George Vaux, 1996.
- Athenaeum copy: Copy is also signed by William Sansom.
- Athenaeum copy: Inscribed on T.p. "William Callender, his book ano 1733, bought of Benjamin Say 2 vol cost £ 2"10".
- Athenaeum copy: Inscribed on T.p. verso "William Sansom, given him by his grandmother, Catherine Callender, 1784".
- Cited in:
- Smith, J. Friends' books, I:323.
- Bronner & Fraser. Penn, 135.
- ESTC T88613.
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