Barclay, Robert. Theologiæ verè Christianæ Apologia. Amsterdam: Jacob Claus, 1676
BARCLAY, ROBERT
THEOLOGIÆ VERÈ CHRISTIANÆ APOLOGIA. AMSTERDAM: JACOB CLAUS, 1676
Small 4to (7 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.; 197 x 156 mm). Historiated woodcut initials; *2 hinged to tab, some toning and foxing. Expertly bound to style in 17th-century calf, spine with raised bands in six compartments, spine ruled in gilt, edges speckled red.
First edition of this foundation work on Quaker philosophy.
Upon its publication, Theologiæ verè Christianæ Apologia had an immediate effect on the development of Quakerism and the treatment of its followers, becoming "for a whole century a second Bible for the Society [of Friends]" (Dean Inge).
Robert Barclay was a close friend and associate of William Penn, and was named proprietor of the American Quaker province of East Jersey in 1683. Although he was the provinces's nominal governor, he never set foot in the Americas.
LITERATURE:
Evans 10950; Smith I:182; Wing B736
Condition Report:
Small 4to (7 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.; 197 x 156 mm). Historiated woodcut initials; *2 hinged to tab, some toning and foxing. Expertly bound to style in 17th-century calf, spine with raised bands in six compartments, spine ruled in gilt, edges speckled red.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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BARCLAY, ROBERT
THEOLOGIÆ VERÈ CHRISTIANÆ APOLOGIA. AMSTERDAM: JACOB CLAUS, 1676
Small 4to (7 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.; 197 x 156 mm). Historiated woodcut initials; *2 hinged to tab, some toning and foxing. Expertly bound to style in 17th-century calf, spine with raised bands in six compartments, spine ruled in gilt, edges speckled red.
First edition of this foundation work on Quaker philosophy.
Upon its publication, Theologiæ verè Christianæ Apologia had an immediate effect on the development of Quakerism and the treatment of its followers, becoming "for a whole century a second Bible for the Society [of Friends]" (Dean Inge).
Robert Barclay was a close friend and associate of William Penn, and was named proprietor of the American Quaker province of East Jersey in 1683. Although he was the provinces's nominal governor, he never set foot in the Americas.
LITERATURE:
Evans 10950; Smith I:182; Wing B736
Condition Report:
Small 4to (7 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.; 197 x 156 mm). Historiated woodcut initials; *2 hinged to tab, some toning and foxing. Expertly bound to style in 17th-century calf, spine with raised bands in six compartments, spine ruled in gilt, edges speckled red.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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