An exposition on the church-catechism, . or The practice of divine love, revised. Composed for the Diocese of Bath & Wells.
Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Bishop of Bath and Wells
Category
Books
Date
1686
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3048535
Summary
Bibliographic description
[12],156p. . 8vo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: O.6 (added in a later hand). Bound with 'Directions for prayer [...]' ([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 cornerof 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.
Makers and roles
Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Bishop of Bath and Wells