The History of Baptism.
by ROBINSON (Robert):
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- first
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About This Item
London: Printed by Couchman and Fry, for Thomas Knott..., 1790. FIRST EDITION. 4to, pp. vii [viii blank, ix - xvi Contents, xvii - xxiv Subscribers], 653 [654 Directions to Binder], engraved vignette on title-page, 11 full-page engraved plates, recently rebound in quarter calf, morocco label, marbled boards; plates foxed, with off-setting on adjacent leaves. Robinson (1735 - 1790) died before the three or more extra volumes on this subject that he planned to write. His purpose, according to the publishers, was to "be able to exhibit the history of a class of men, whose title to be denominated the disciples of Christ was infinitely better founded, than that of those who have hitherto proudly and exclusively assumed to themselves the name of the church." When he died in Birmingham, Joseph Priestley attended his funeral. Among the subscribers are Thomas Brand Hollis, Francis Kemble, Andrew Kippis, Richard Price, Joseph Priestley, and Abraham Rees.
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- John Price Antiquarian Books (GB)
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- Title
- The History of Baptism.
- Author
- ROBINSON (Robert):
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Printed by Couchman and Fry, for Thomas Knott..., 1790
- Keywords
- baptism religion prose
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