A collection of several pieces of Mr. John Locke, : never before printed, or not extant in his works. / Publish'd by the author of the Life of the ever-memorable Mr. John Hales, &c.

Author/creator Locke, John
Other author Desmaizeaux, Pierre, 1673?-1745.
Other author Cheshire, James W., former owner.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : Printed by J. Bettenham for R. Francklin ..., 1720.
Description36 unnumbered pages, xxiv, 2 unnumbered pages, 362 pages, 22 unnumbered pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : chart ; 20 cm (8vo)
Subjects

Variant title Binder's spine title: Locke's collection of pieces
Contents Dedication "to Hugh Wrottesley Esquire". -- The character of Mr. Locke by Mr. Peter Coste. -- The fundamental constitutions of Carolina. -- A letter from a person of quality to his friend in the country [on the Test Act, by Shaftesbury]. -- Remarks upon some of Mr. Norris's books. -- Elements of natural philosophy. -- Some thoughts concerning reading and study for a gentleman. -- Several letters to Anth. Collins Esq; and other persons [i.e. Mr. Oldenburg; the Lady Calverley in Yorkshire; the Reverend Mr. Richard King; **** [i.e. Leonard Twells]]. -- Rules of a society [of "pacific Christians"] , which met once a week, for their improvement in useful knowledge [founded by Locke in London ca.1688]. -- Index. -- Errata. -- Books printed for, and sold by Rich. Francklin.
Local noteJoyner NC Rare copy has title vignette with an angel blowing a trumpet; leaves E2 and E7 are cancels; and dedication signed P. Des Maizeaux. Autographed on front fly-leaf "A.D. Wheeler, 1839" and "[Le Rizdon Grace, 12 Month 24, 1839?]'. Stamped "James W. Cheshire, Hillsboro, N.C."
General noteThe following variants are known: title vignette with three figures or with an angel blowing a trumpet; leaves E2 and E7 cancelled or intact; and dedication signed P. Des Maizeaux or unsigned.
General noteAdvertisements: [3] p. at end.
General note"Errata.": p. [19] at end.
General notePage [36] at front blank.
General noteHead- and tail-pieces; initials.
References ESTC t117306
Other formsAlso issued online.
Acquisitions source Joyner NC Rare copy Purchased from Ben + Snow Roberts, 7/2012
Issued in other formOnline version: Locke, John, 1632-1704. Collection of several pieces of Mr. John Locke. London: : Printed by J. Bettenham for R. Francklin ..., 1720
LCCN 10028394

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Joyner NC Rare B1255 .A5 1720 ✔ Available Request Material