Smalridge, George. (1663-1719)

Sixty Sermons Preach'd ( Preached ) on Several Occasions. By the Right Reverend Father in God, George Smalridge, D. D. , Late Lord Bishop of Bristol, and Dean of Christ-Church, Oxford. Publish'd from the Originals.

      Oxford 1724 - Printed at the Theater, 1724. - Original Cambridge Style leather binding with nicely tooled boards. Spine professionally restored having six raised bands, blindstamped designs, and gilt lettered leather label. Internally, the leaves are clean and crisp. Quite good condition for this rare work. Engraved Portrait Frontispiece of George Smalridge by G. Vertue and G. Kneller and includes the Smalridge Coat of Arms, "Argent, a cross engrailed azure, between four bustards respecting each other sable" (Parker). Other highlights include an engraved Vignette of the Sheldonian Theatre on Title page; Imprimatur by Mather, Vice-Can. Oxon. , October, 28, 1724; Copyright License of Mary Smalridge; Twently pages containing the Names of Subscribers; Dedication Latin Poem and Dedication to Princess of Wales. --- George Smalridge (1663-1719). Dean of Christ - Church, Oxford (from 1713) and Bishop of Bristol (from 1714). He was honored by Addison, Steele, and Swift and his sermons were classed of those preached by an English divine. This Folio edition was published by his widow, Mary Smalridge, and dedicated to her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales. ; [28],[20],616 pages. Folio (16" X 10") [Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover]