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‘A paraphrase on the book of Isaiah: with notes critical, historical, and practical. For the Use of Families. In two volumes. ... . By Lawrence Holden, of Maldon, in Essex.

Chelmsford: printed for the author, by S. Gray.

Dated: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]


 

Octavo in two volumes. [8.50’’ tall x 5.50’’ wide].

ESTC ref; 006362198.

Collates complete [viii], 357; [20], 310p. With a subscribers list.

A scarce work on the book of Isaiah, this provincial imprint at Chelmsford being the only recorded edition.

In good, sound condition with only minor marks, blemishes or reading wear commensurate with age. Occasional light toning else a nice clean set in the main.

A scarce work, no other copies located for sale anywhere online.


 
Bound in period quarter leather bindings with marbled boards.

Raised bands, gilt décor to the spines.

Twin, gilt-lettered labels to the spines.

Solid, sound and attractive bindings.

Period bookplates of one ‘Edward Larker of Browsholme in York’ to the inner front boards of each volume. 





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