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WATSON, Richard, 1737-1816 ] Bishop of Llandaff, Regius Professor, Cambridge [ Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 Paine, Thomas, 1737-1Biblio.com

Two Apologies : One for Christianity in a series of letters addressed to Edward Gibbon Esq. the other for The Bible in answer to Thomas Paine. To which are added Two Sermons and a charge in Defence of Revealed Religion. LONDON : 1816.

1816051543London: Scatcherd and Letterman 1816. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. LONDON : 1816. Hardback. Contemporary black calf-leather spine and corners. Raised bands. Gilt decoration to each panel. Dark red leather label - lettered : 'Watson's Apologies for the Bible'. Marbled boards. All edges marbled. Light grey end-papers. Owner name to fly-leaf dated 1852; no internal markings. Tight bright and clean. Minor wear to boards. VERY GOOD. A nice copy in an attractive binding. v iv 470 pages. 'Apology' first published; Cambridge 1776. Two 'Apologies' first issued in this edition 1805:- Contains the text of An apology for Christianity. 7th ed.--An apology for the Bible. 10th ed.--A defence of revealed religion in two sermons . and a charge . 4th ed. . Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. 8vo; size approx; 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Rosley Books for Antiquarian books Cumberland Everyman Keswick Inklings Literature MacDonald Rarities Theology and History. Richard Watson 1737-1816 was an Anglican bishop and academic who served as the Bishop of Llandaff from 1782 to 1816. He wrote some notable political pamphlets. In theology he belonged to an influential group of followers of Edmund Law that included also John Hey and William Paley. Watson was born in Heversham Westmorland now Cumbria and educated at Heversham Grammar School and Trinity College Cambridge. An autobiography Anecdotes of the life of Richard Watson Bishop of Landaff was finished in 1814 and published posthumously in 1817. In the 19th century it was rumoured that Watson had been the first to propose the electric telegraph but this is incorrect. At the time William Watson 1715-1787 made researches in electricity but even he was not involved in the telegraph. <br/> <br/> Scatcherd and Letterman hardcover

Edward Gibbon; John, Lord SheffieldBiblio.com

The Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon ESQ. With Memoirs of His Life and Writings Composed By Himself: Illustrated From His Letters with Occasional Notes and Narrative

1837654P21London: B. Blake 1837. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A nicely bound collection of miscellaneous works writing by the important historian Edward Gibbon with a memoir of his life. Illustrated with a frontispiece. A collection of miscellaneous works by Edward Gibbon. This work contains 'Account and Anecdotes of His Family' 'The Author's Account of the Books He Read and of the Course of Study He Pursued' 'The Author's Manner of Passing His Time in the Hampshire Militia' 'Mr Gibbon Makes the Tour of Switzerland' and more. Also containing over two hundred letters written to a variety of correspondence including Mr Gesner Mrs Porten Mr Holroyd Dr. Watson Dr Priestley and more. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Edward Gibbons was a historian and Member of Parliament his poor health was consistently under threat during his childhood which led to him becoming widely read. He never married after a failed love affair with Suzanne Curchod in his youth Suzanne later became the wife to Jacques Necker and her daughter was the noted socialite and letter writer Madame de Stael. His first historical endeavour was a "History of Switzerland" which was never finished or published. He also wrote about the literary and social conditions of England at the time which was unfortunately considered a flop. With annotations and notes by John Lord Sheffield. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally generally smart. A little light rubbing to the boards and joints a little heavier to the rear board. Light fading and discoloration to the spine. Very minor bumping to the extremities. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some spots to the first few pages only. Very Good B. Blake hardcover

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