works of the right reverend Thomas Wilson D D Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man 1782

Description: The works of the right reverend Thomas Wilson, D. D. Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man, in eight volumes. With his life, compiled from authentic papers by the Reverend C. Cruttwell [half-title] Author: Wilson, Thomas Title: The works of the right reverend Thomas Wilson, D. D. Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man, in eight volumes. With his life, compiled from authentic papers by the Reverend C. Cruttwell [half-title] Publication: Bath: printed by and for R. Cruttwell, and sold by C. Dilly, Poultry, London, 1782-85 Description: 8 volumes, each with a varying title; 8vo, the first four volumes are third edition (the first in octavo), and the second four are fourth edition; original blue-gray paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfbacks, printed paper labels on volumes I-IV, manuscript volume numbers on all the spines, the first volume (only) in tan paper-covered boards; contemporary ownership signature of Caroline Vaughan in each volume except volume IV, attesting to the uniformity of the set, albeit a set with variations. Volumes V-VIII with occasional marginal annotations in the tables of contents indicating the time at which a particular sermon might have been delivered. A well-preserved set. Bishop Wilson (1663-1755) "was consecrated bishop in 1698. His episcopate was marked by a number of reforms in the Isle of Man. New churches were built, libraries founded and books were printed in Manx, his Principles and Duties of Christianity (London, 1707) being the first book published in that language. He also encouraged farming, and set the example of planting fruit and forest trees. In order to restore discipline in the island he drew up in 1704 his well-known Ecclesiastical Constitutions" (theodora[dot]com). Includes volume I: The life of ... Thomas Wilson compiled by C. Cruttwell to which is added his History of the Isle of Man; volume II: Instructions for the Better Understanding of the Lord's Supper. Sacra privata; volume III: Instruction for Indians. Short Observations for Reading the Historical Books of the Old Testament. Private and Family Prayers. A form of consecrating churches, chapels, church yards, and places of burial; volume IV: Parochialia. Maxims of Piety and of Christianity. Form of Prayer for the Herring Fishery. Forms of excommunication, and of receiving penitents. Instructions for an academick youth. Catechetical instructions; volumes V-VIII: Sermons. Seller ID: 67163 Subject: English Literature, Theology Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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