The theory of the earth : containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo till the consummation of all things. The two first books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translation of Burnet, Thomas: "Telluris theoria sacra". |
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London :
Printed by R. N. [that is, Roger Norton] for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishop's-Head in S. Paul's Church-Yard,
1697.
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| Edition: | The third edition review'd by the author. |
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| Item Description: | "A review of the theory of the earth, and of its proofs: especially in reference to scripture" has separate title page on ²X1r; pagination and register are continuous. "The epistle dedicatory" signed: Thomas Burnet. Book two (vol. 1) has separate dated title page on leaf Q3 recto; Book four (vol. 2) begins on leaf ²M2 recto; pagination and register are continuous. Decorative initials and printed marginalia. Frontispiece portrait of the author signed: "G: Kneller eques pinxit." and "R: White sculpsit." Printer's name from Wing. Signatures: vol. 1: A⁴ a⁴ B-2F⁴; vol. 2: ²A⁶ ²B-Z⁴ ²2A⁶. Title within double-ruled border. With additional engraved title page (plate): "The sacred theory of the earth". |
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| Physical Description: | 2 volumes (= 4 books) in 1 ([16 unnumbered pages, 223 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates (2 folded); 13 unnumbered pages, 188 pages) : illustrations, portrait, maps ; 31 cm |
| Place of Publication: | England -- London. |