Discourses on the four gospels chiefly with regard to the peculiar design of each, and the order and places in which they were written. To which is added, an inquiry concerning the hours of St. John, of the Romans, and of some other nations of antiquity
Oxford: at the Clarendon Press: sold by Charles Bathurst, London; and by Daniel Prince, Oxford, 1778. First edition, 4to, pp. [4], vi, [2], 250; contemporary full red goat, elaborate gilt floral borders on covers incorporating urns, smooth gilt spine in 6 compartments, green morocco label on 1, gilt edges and turn-ins, a.e.g.; minor wear, prelims moderately foxed, else a fine, bright copy. A binding perhaps made for presentation. The book reached a 5th edition by 1844. Item #33016
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