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Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732

Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732
Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732
Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732
Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732
Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732
Ray´s Three physico-theological discourses 1732

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RAY, JOHN. Three physico-theological discourses, concerning I. The Primitive Chaos, and Creation of the World. II- The General Deluge, its causes and effects. III. The Diisolution of the World, and future Conflagration. Wherein are largely discussed, The Production of Use of Mountains... the Eruptions of Volcano´s, the Nature and Causes of Earthquakes... The Fourth Edition Corrected. London (printed for William Innys) 1732.

8:o. ((3), iv-xxxi, (1 blank), (1)-456 pp. Engraved frontispiece portrait. 3 engraved plates (of 4, plate IV in photcopy taken from a second edition).
New brown half leather. The book has been washed. Bookplate of John Sinkankas.

John Ray (1628-1705), one of the most eminent naturalists of his time, John Ray was also an influential philosopher and theologian. Ray is often referred to as the father of natural history in Britain.

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Auktionsnummer:

437197

Datum:

2017-02-03