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 Info | London : Printed by J. Bettenham for R. Francklin ..., 1720. |
| Description | 36 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 note | Joyner 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 note | The 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 note | Advertisements: [3] p. at end. |
| General note | "Errata.": p. [19] at end. |
| General note | Page [36] at front blank. |
| General note | Head- and tail-pieces; initials. |
| References | ESTC t117306 |
| Other forms | Also issued online. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner NC Rare copy Purchased from Ben + Snow Roberts, 7/2012 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Locke, John, 1632-1704. Collection of several pieces of Mr. John Locke. London: : Printed by J. Bettenham for R. Francklin ..., 1720 |
| LCCN | 10028394 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Rare | B1255 .A5 1720 | ✔ Available | Request Material |