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Fourth edition. [24], 148, [2], 14pp. Recent black cloth, lettered in gilt. Very minor wear to extremities. Recent endpapers, presentation bookplate to FEP; 'This Volume forms part of the Tottenham Library, which was purchased by general subscription, as a testimonial to the memory of the late Revd. Edward Tottenham, B.D., to be held in perpetual trust for the public benefit of the City of Bath. December, 1853', recent book-label and ink shelf-marks of the 'Bath Reference Library' to FFEP, ink ownership inscription to title; 'Edwd. Tottenham / 1832 / Nottingham', short strip of clear tape to head of title, slight marginal loss to lower corner of Y3, occasional creasing, light dust-soiling, spotting. A reply, by Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist Peter Du Moulin (1601-1684), to Philanax Anglicus, or, a Christian caveat (1663). First printed in 1664, the work seeks to bolster the position of the restored Protestant Church through proclamations of devotion to the sovereign, whilst directly challenging British Catholics to confront the consequences of their loyalty to the papacy. Edward Tottenham (1810-1853), Irish clergyman, graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, who served successively as minister for Kensington Chapel, Bath, Curate of Laura Chapel, Bath, and, from 1841, as a Prebendary of Wells. Tottenham devoted himself to the scholarly study of the Roman Catholic Church and liturgy, which he perceived to be corrupted; his book collection, purchased by the Bath Reference Library upon his death, well reflected this sentiment. ESTC R5513, Wing D2574A. Size: Quarto. …

1/4 Vellum Over Boards. Condition: General Corner and Edge Wear. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Title continues:" opposed to the doctrine of rebellion, authorized and practiced by the Pope and the Jesuites, in answer to the Jesuitical libel entitled "Philanax Anglicus". Vellum spine with leather spine labels. Bottom label is chipped but without letter loss. Covers are soiled and worn. Edges rounded. Front free endpaper has been replaced. Writing in ink in old hand top of front pastedown.Title-page is in black and red lettering. Several letters and numbers in old hand. See photos. Text block is lightly toned, some foxing which is never heavy. Fore-edge has been trimmed encroaching on first letters of a very few of the printed marginal notes. 142pp. This book was written as a reply to "Philanax Anglicus (Philosopher of England) written by Sir Henry Janson in 1663. See ESTC J482. The books reflect the ongoing struggle between the monarchy and the challenges of Presbyterianism which challenged the divine rights of the King. Also see ESTC D2571. The author of this book was Canon of Christ-Church, Canterbury, one of His Majesties Chaplains. We have found no sales of this book at auction the past 30 years and note one copy for sale presently in the UK. Size: Square Octavo.…

4to. [24], 142, [2] p. First edition. Title page printed in red and black. Contemporary blind ruled sheepskin binding, rubbed with a little surface loss. Minor loss at the head of the spine and a barely legible title in white ink. Four pinholes of worm at the foot of the spine with very minor internal traces in the gutter. The endpapers not pasted down, edges sprinkled. Signature dated 1717 at the head of the title page. One word obliterated by the printer on I3. The front endpaper creased but generally clean and crisp throughout. A reply to Henry Janson's Philanax Anglicanus. ESTC R 27927.…

First edition. Eight engraved plates. 12mo. Contemporary vellum, a little soiled, extremities worn. 85, [3], 85-320pp. Amsterdam.