Directions for prayer, . for the diocess of Bath and Wells. To the poor inhabitants within the diocess of Bath and Wells, Thomas their unworthy Bishop wisheth the knowledge and the love of God. Price 2d.
Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Bishop of Bath and Wells
Category
Books
Date
1686
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3047985
Summary
Bibliographic description
16p. . 8vo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: E.6 (added in a later hand, entered as 'Exposition on the Church-Catechism', with which it is bound). Bound with Ken's 'Exposition on the Church-Catechism' (1686).. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey impaling Booth, Mary. Countess of Stamford [Mary Booth (1704-1772), wife of the 4th earl of Stamford ante 1739, after succession to earldom of Stamford]. The 'W' binding stamp presumably represents 'Warrington' , suggesting this book was bound before the death of Mary Booth's father, George Booth, 2nd earl of Warrington (1675-1758).. Binding: Dark blue morocco; gilt ruled compartments (in style typical of BCP); gilt rolled; striking tulip gilt stamp at each corner of central compartment; gilt 'W' stamp in centre of upper and lower boards; spine gilt, quadruple gilt ruled compartments; edges gilt; no spine label; tulip tool 1. Uniform with 4 other titles.
Makers and roles
Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Bishop of Bath and Wells