Copies of a 'Discourse of prayer' by John Wilkins (1614-1672), sometime Bishop of Chester, son-in-law to Oliver Cromwell and one of the founders of the Royal Society, and 'A sacrament' By Richard Vines (1600-1656), puritan divine. Compiled in the 17th century. Signed on the flyleaf 'Jno. Cumberlege Sen.'
Copies of a 'Discourse of prayer' by John Wilkins (1614-1672) and 'A sacrament' by Richard Vines (1600-1656)
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 51
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/051
- Dates of Creation1660-1700
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description175x110mm 1 volume Modern leather binding by Kenneth Page, 1979.
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