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Title: Bibliotheca Parochialis, &c. Or a Scheme of Such Theological and Other Heads, as Seem Requisite to be Perus'd, or Occasionally Consulted, by the Reverend Clergy. Together with the Books Which may be Profitably Read on Each of Those Points, in Order to Promote the Forming and Erecting of Libraries... Author: Bray, Thomas Place: London Publisher: Printed by S.H. for R. Wilkin and W. Hawes Date: 1707 Description: Volume I only (all published). [68], 412 pp. (8vo) recent period style full paneled calf, spine lettered in gilt. Second Edition. Thomas Bray, Rector of Sheldon from 1690 until his death in 1730, is best known for his successful efforts to provide parochial and lay libraries in the North American colonies. His work led to the establishment of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. "The author states that the object of this bibliographical treatise was to give those who went to Virginia, Maryland, and the American plantations, an idea of the books they should take. He speaks of having assisted in first founding a parochial library in Maryland" - Sabin. Sabin 7474 (with incorrect date of 1767). Contemporary ownership name of Thomas Fayerweather in upper margin of title page. Also neat 19th-century oval theological library stamp on title page. Lot Amendments Condition: Fine. Item number: 212850