Item #17315 The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; ... II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, ... III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, Thomas Sherlock, attrib.
The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; ... II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, ... III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, ...

The Theory and History of Earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; ... II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, ... III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, ...

London: Printed for and sold by J. Newbery; R. Baldwin; J. Brindley; G. Woodfall; and M. Sheepey, ca. 1750. First edition. Hardcover. Very good. Item #17315

8vo. 62pp. Usually attributed to Thomas Sherlock (1678-1761), a Church of England bishop. Bound to style in quarter leather, marbled paper boards, leather lettering label, gilt. The title page has a repaired closed tear (no loss); lacking the half title and the single page appendix sometimes present. A very good copy. Very scarce. ESTC T78656. Sabin 95318. Roscoe A584 (1).

Price: $1,500.00

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