J. S. An epitomy of ecclesiastical history. : Containing I. The life and death of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: ... II. The lives of the antient fathers, ... III. The lives of several honourable and pious persons, ... IV. The lives of all the kings and queens of England, ... By J. S. Gent

Folger bibliographic ID: 172084
ESTC number: T105823
Folger call number: 146- 691q
Folger holdings ID: 175148

Edition

The third edition, enlarged with many lives which were omitted in the former impression

Bibliographic format

octavo

General notes

J. S. = John Shirley With an additional titlepage, engraved, reading: 'Ecclesiastical history epitomized Containing a faithful account of ye birth life & doctrine; crucifixion & ascension of ye holy Iesus' and bearing the imprint: 'London: printed for W. Thackery J. Back' The final leaf contains a list of contents and advertisements First published in 1682

Item information about Folger 146- 691q

Provenance: anonymous armorial bookplate of Eliot, with crest showing open dexter hand paleways, charged with an eye ppr. (motto, "Credunt quod vident"); acquired from Day's (8/20/54), 9/1/54

Uniform title: Ecclesiastical history epitomiz'd
Extended title: An epitomy of ecclesiastical history. : Containing I. The life and death of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: ... II. The lives of the antient fathers, ... III. The lives of several honourable and pious persons, ... IV. The lives of all the kings and queens of England, ... By J. S. Gent

author: J. S. (John Shirley), active 1680-1702