Rev Gilbert Burnet (7 results)

Condition: Fair. 1903. New Edition. 414 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Rough cut textblock edges. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Heavier tanning to free endpapers and pastedowns. Thumb-marking present. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Cracking to hinges and gutters, leaving netting exposed. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Noticeable tanning to spine and edges. Black marks to boards.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Uncommon in the U.S. Volume 3 only of 4 of the 1842 American Edition. Brown decorative hardcover boards with stamped designs, gilt lettering and gilt designs on the spine. Boards with heavy wear; edges torn; pages dusty with heavy foxing and soiling. Illustrated. Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715) was a Scottish philosopher and historian, and Bishop of Salisbury. He was fluent in Dutch, French, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Burnet was highly respected as a cleric, a preacher, an academic, a writer and a historian. In the mid-1670s, a French translation of Nicholas Sanders attacked the English Reformation as a political act carried on by a corrupt king. Several of Burnet's friends wished him to publish a rebuttal of the work, so in 1679 his first volume of The History of the Reformation of the Church of England was published.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. xviii, 414 pages. 19.5 cm. Red cloth with white title label paste to spine. Deckle fore edge and lower edge. Rear hinge cracked. "Abridged by the author for the use of students". Bright and clean book.

Condition: Good. 1903. Hardback. Good clean copy showing a little age & shelfwear. Lacking dj, remains very good. . . . .

Condition: Good. 1903. Hardback. Good clean copy showing a little age & shelfwear. Lacking dj, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None, as Issued. New Edition, Abridged for Students. xix, 391pp, 8 bw ills. Green beveled cloth, titled and decorated in gilt. Tiny bumps to board edges, front hinge cracked but holding, very small bookseller label on rear pastedown. Size: 12mo.

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1673. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 74, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 74.…