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The works of William Paley : D. D. in five volumes / with notes and illustrations by James Paxton [ complete in 5 volumes ]
by Paley, William (1743-1805)
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Oxford : Printed by J. Vincent, for Thomas Tegg and Son, London, 1838. New Edition. Hardback. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked, dark blue embossed cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Some staining to front boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. From the library of Agnes Wilde with her bookplate attached to the front pastedown of each volume. Some pages unopened throughout, particularly in volume 1. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc. : 5 v : (xxiv, 428p. Xix, 531p. Vi, 442p. Xvi, 441p. Iv, 407p. ) : plates (vol.4) ; 23 cm. Subjects: William Paley, (1743-1805) - Church of England - Collected works. Theology - 18th century. Natural theology - Science - 18th century. Contents: Vol. 1 is entitled 'Evidences of Christianity', and contains a biographical sketch of William Paley. Vol. 2 covers moral and political philosophy. Vol. 3 includes a study of St. Paul's Epistles, and a section entitled 'The clergyman's companion in visiting the sick'. Vol. 4 covers natural theology (science) and includes 31 plates. Vol. 5 features a selection of William Paley's sermons on a range of subjects.
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- MW Books Ltd.
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- Title
- The works of William Paley : D. D. in five volumes / with notes and illustrations by James Paxton [ complete in 5 volumes ]
- Author
- Paley, William (1743-1805)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- New Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford : Printed by J. Vincent, for Thomas Tegg and Son, London
- Date Published
- 1838
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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