The Works of the Learned Isaac Barrow. The Second Volume, Containing Sermons and Expositions Upon all the Articles in the Apostles Creed
by Isaac Barrow; Dr. Tillotson [ed.]
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: M. Flesher, for Brabazon Aylmer, 1683. First edition. Leather. Good. 13" by 8.5". Not Stated. The very scarce first edition of this second volume of the collected works of Anglican theologian Isaac Barrow, with this volume containing his sermons on the Apostle's Creed. A very scarce, posthumously published first edition of these sermons from English Christian theologian and mathematician Isaac Barrow.An accomplished mathematician, key in the development of infinitesimal calculus, and for being the inaugural holder of the prestigious Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics, a post later held by his student, Isaac Newton.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, which is detached and loosely inserted.ESTC Citation No. R482806. With the register [3], B-3Y4. Collated, complete.With the inscription of William Stiff to the recto of a front blank.With a ten page index to the rear.A wonderful and very scarce collection of Anglican sermons from a major seventeenth century mathematician. Rebacked, in a full calf binding, with original boards restored, and endpapers renewed. Loss of leather to back strip tail, with closed tear to back strip head. Bumping to board perimeters. Significant rubbing to back strip and joints. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Frontispiece detached and loosely inserted. Gathering of leaves 3X1-3X4 working loose, otherwise, firmly bound. Pages bright, with light handling marks throughout, concentrated to page perimeters. Discolouration and marks to gutter of leaves 3C4 and 3D1. The odd spot. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
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- 857F38
- Title
- The Works of the Learned Isaac Barrow. The Second Volume, Containing Sermons and Expositions Upon all the Articles in the Apostles Creed
- Author
- Isaac Barrow; Dr. Tillotson [ed.]
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- M. Flesher, for Brabazon Aylmer
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1683
- Size
- 13" by 8.5"
- Keywords
- theology sermons Christian theologian isaac barrow sermons mathematics
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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