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PATTEN, Thomas. The Christian Apology. A sermon Preached before the University of Oxford... Oxford. Printed at the Theatre for S. Parker et al., 1755. Second edition. [2], 38pp. ESTC T30647.

[Bound with:] HEATHCOTE, Ralph. The use of reason asserted in matters of religion: or, natural religion the foundation of revealed... London. Printed for Thomas Oayne, 1756. Second edition corrected. 104pp. ESTC T176132.

[And:] [PATTEN, Thomas]. St. peter's christian apology as set forth In a sermon on I Pet. III. 15, 16 lately published at the Request of the Vice-Chancellor of the ... More > £ 325.00 Antiquates Ref. 17309

[PRAYER]. A form of prayer To be used In all Churches and Chapels...For obtaining Pardon of Our Sins, and for averting those heavy Judgements, which Our manifold Provocations have most justly deserved; and imploring His Blessing and Assistance on the Arms of His Majesty by Sea and Land, and for restoring and perpetuating peace, safety and prosperity to himself, and to his kingdoms. London. Printed by Mark Baskett, 1762. First edition. Quarto. [2], 5-27pp, [1]. Complete despite pagination. Original publisher's buff wrappers. Lightly creased, a trifle dusty. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 19573

PRESCOT, Kenrick. Saint paul at athens. Cambridge. Printed by J. Archdeacon, 1770. First edition. 8vo. [4], 112pp. With a half-title. Contemporary speckled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. A trifle rubbed. Inked ownership inscription of C. Preston (dated 1812), later armorial bookplate of John Norcliffe Preston, and recent bookplate of Kenneth Monkman of Shandy Hall to FEP. More > £ 375.00 Antiquates Ref. 19695

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SEWEL, Willem. A Compendious guide to the Low-Dutch Language... Amsterdam. Janssoons van Waesberge, 1725. Second edition, . 12mo. 168, 288pp, [72]. Parallel English and Dutch text. Contemporary gilt-tooled speckled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Rubbed, a trifle marked, some loss to lettering-piece. Modern book-label of Broughton Baptist Library and later bookplate of Eric Gerald Stanley to sprung FEP, scattered foxing. More > £ 375.00 Antiquates Ref. 22096

ROBERTS, Dr. [William Hayward]. Poems. London. Printed for J. Wilkie, 1774. First edition. 8vo. 7, [1], 163pp, [1]. Contemporary gilt-tooled sprinkled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Lightly rubbed, joints starting. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 23961

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ROBERTS, Dr. [William Hayward]. Judah restored: a poem. In six books. London. Printed for J. Wilkie, 1774. 8vo. In two volumes. xxii, [2], 113, [1]; [4], 151pp, [1]. With half-titles. Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Extremities rubbed, slight splitting to joints. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 23963

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[GENERAL STUD BOOK]. The supplement to the general stud-book, being the Produce of Mares, continued to 1799, inclusive: by the same author... London. Printed by H. Reynell...For J. Weatherby, 1800. First edition. 8vo. xvi, 132; [2], 30pp. Contemporary gilt-ruled half-calf, marbled boards. Extremities rubbed. Scattered spotting. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 27393

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OGILVIE, John. Providence. An allegorical poem. In three books. London. Printed for G. Burnet, 1764. First edition. Quarto. xiii, [3], 63, [4], 74-131, [4], 132-192pp. Title in red and black. With three engraved plates. Recent calf-backed marbled boards, paper label with title in manuscript to upper board. Very minor shelf-wear. Title browned, scattered spotting. More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 27460

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ADDISON, Joseph. The evidences of the christian religion: with Additional Discourses... Glasgow. Printed by R. Urie and Company, For A. Stalker, 1745. Fourth edition. 12mo. xii, [2], 286pp. Recent gilt-ruled calf-backed marbled paper boards, contrasting green morocco lettering-piece. Very minor shelf-wear. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 27456

[STILLINGFLEET, Benjamin]. An essay on conversation. London. Printed for L. Gilliver and J. Clarke, 1737. First edition. Folio. [2], 19pp, [1]. Recent marbled papers boards. Minor shelf-wear. Leaves lightly creased, short tear to gutter of title page, scattered spotting. More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 27447

[DEFOE, Daniel]. A Short View of The Present State of the Protestant Religion in britain, as It is now profest in the Episcopal Church in England, the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, and the Dissenters in Both. Edinburgh. [s.n.], 1707. First edition. 8vo. 48pp. Recent black morocco-backed marbled boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Lightly rubbed. More > £ 950.00 Antiquates Ref. 27118

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[DEFOE, Daniel]. [Drop-head title:] Observations on the Fifth Article of the Treaty of union, humbly offered to the consideration of the Parliament, relating to Foreign Ships. [Edinburgh]. [s.n.], [1706]. First edition. Quarto. 4pp. Recent black morocco-backed marbled boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Lightly rubbed. More > £ 750.00 Antiquates Ref. 27116

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CHAPMAN, George. A treatise on education, with A sketch of the Author's Method. London. Printed for T. Cadell, 1784. Third edition. 12mo. iv, [2], 258 ,23pp, [1]. Later calf-backed marbled paper boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece, gilt. A trifle rubbed. Internally clean and crisp. Presentation copy, inked inscription to verso of front blank fly-leaf: 'From the Author'. More > £ 450.00 Antiquates Ref. 23760

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ADDINGTON, William. An abridgment of penal statutes... London. Printed by W. Strahan and M. Woodfall, 1775. First edition. Oblong 8vo. viii, 558pp, [38]. Contemporary reverse calf, tooled in black, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Rubbed and marked, some surface loss to upper board at top corner, spine dulled. Contemporary inked ownership inscription to title, occasional creasing. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 27134

[THE MISTAKES OF MEN]. The mistakes of men in search of happiness. An ethic epistle, To Mrs. *******. London. Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1761. First edition. Quarto. 11pp, [1]. Uncut. Later restitched. Creased, fore-edge damp-stained, several small holes to water-marked final leaf, early inked ownership inscription to blank verso: 'Donald Williamson, Culloden near Inverness'. More > £ 850.00 Antiquates Ref. 25307

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COTTON, Charles. The Genuine poetical works of Charles Cotton... London. Printed for J. Rivington et al., 1771. Sixth edition, corrected. 12mo. 348pp. With nine engraved plates (one folding). 'Scarronides' is of the fifteenth edition and 'Burlesque upon burlesque' is of the eighth edition. Contemporary calf, later rebacked, tooled in gilt and blind, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Rubbed and marked. Recent bookplate of Kenneth Monkman to FEP, scattered spotting. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 27407

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[O'HARA, Kane]. The two misers: a musical farce... London. Printed for G. Kearsly, 1775. First edition. 8vo. [4], 32pp. Without half-title. Later buff paper wrappers. Extremities rubbed and chipped. Hinges exposed, occasional spotting. More > £ 50.00 Antiquates Ref. 27410

[MONCREIFF, John]. Appius: a tragedy... London. Printed for A. Millar; and D. Wilson and T. Durham, 1755. First edition. 8vo. [8], 68pp, [4]. With a half-title. Later buff wrappers. Very occasional light spotting. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 27350

[TILLOTSON, John]. A form of prayers, Used by His Late Majesty, K. William III. When he Received the Holy Sacrament. London. Printed for J. Barnes, 1704. First edition. 12mo. xx, [4], 69pp, [3]. With a half-title and three final pages of publisher's advertisements. Handsome contemporary sombre binding, blind-tooled black morocco, A.E.G. A trifle rubbed. Marbled endpapers, internally clean and crisp. More > £ 625.00 Antiquates Ref. 20564

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GODWIN, William. The enquirer, reflections on education, manners, and literature. In a series of essays. London. Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, 1797. First edition. 8vo. xii, 481pp, [3]. With a half-title and a final errata leaf. Uncut in later paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece. Extremities lightly rubbed and discoloured. Inked ownership inscription of T. Woolner to head of title. More > £ 950.00 Antiquates Ref. 23757