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| People and organisations | Count |
|---|---|
| Society of Friends | 676 |
| Fox, George (1624-1691) | 316 |
| Penn, William (1644-1718) | 220 |
| Whitehead, George (1636?-1723) | 166 |
| Society of Friends. London Yearly Meeting | 139 |
| Burrough, Edward (1633-1663) | 103 |
| Keith, George, 1639?-1716 | 84 |
| Naylor, James (1617?-1660) | 79 |
| Penington, Isaac (1616-1679) | 74 |
| Smith, William (1672) | 71 |
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Birkbeck Library
Originally formed by Morris Birkbeck (1734-1816), and was deposited by the Yorkshire General Meeting in 1981. It consists of over 4,500 books both by and about the Quakers, most of the materials datin...
Select works of William Penn : To which is prefixed a journal of his life
Penn, William (1644-1718); Fothergill, John (1712-1780)
1771
Probably edited by John Fothergill. cf. Dict. nat. biog.; also J. Smith's Descriptive catalogue of Friends' books.
The statutes at large in paragraphs in sections or numbers from Magna Charta until this time, (carefully examined by the rolls of Parliament with the titles of such statutes as are expired, repealed, altered or out of use). Together with the heads of Pulton's or Rastal's abridgments in the margin and the addition of above a thousand new references from other books of law: and a new table
Keble, Joseph (1632-1710); Pulton, Ferdinando (1536-1618); Rastell, William (1508?-1565); Great Britain
1681
Errata on p. [173] at end. Includes bibliographical references.
A new and literal translation of all the books of the Old and New Testament. With notes, critical and explanatory (v.1)
Purver, Anthony (1702-1777)
1764
Sometimes called the "Quaker Bible". Published by John Fothergill, who purchased the copyright in 1763, Cf. Darlow & Moule, 862.
A new and literal translation of all the books of the Old and New Testament. With notes, critical and explanatory (v.2)
Purver, Anthony (1702-1777)
1764
Sometimes called the "Quaker Bible". Published by John Fothergill, who purchased the copyright in 1763, Cf. Darlow & Moule, 862.
Ductor dubitantium, or the rule of conscience in all her general measures : serving as a great instrument for the determination of cases of conscience. In four books
Taylor, Jeremy (1613-1667)
1671
"Of conscience, the kindes of it... The first book" and "Of the rules of conscience ... The second book" have caption titles. "Of humane laws... The third book" and "Of nature and causes of good and...
Histori van de opkomste, aanwas, en voortgang der Christenen, bekend by den naam van Quakers : ondermengd met de voornaamste staatsgeschiendenissen van dien tyd, in Engeland voorgevallen. En met authentike stukken voorzien
Sewel, William (1653-1720)
1717
"Aanhangsel van eenige stukken tót deeze Histori behoorende" has seperate half-title and pagination. Includes index.
The history of the rise, increase, and progress of the Christian people called Quakers : intermixed with several remarkable occurrences
Sewel, William (1653-1720); Besse, Joseph (1683?-1757)
1722
Several errors in paging. "Probably edited by Joseph Besse."--Sabin 79602. At end is a list (4 pp.) of "Books printed and sold by the assigns of J. Sowle".
The history of the rise, increase, and progress of the Christian people called Quakers; with several remarkable occurences intermixed. Written originally in Low Dutch, and also translated into English
Sewel, William (1653-1720)
1774
Indexed in: Smith II, 562.
Die Geschichte von dem Ursprung, Zunehmen und Fortgang des christlichen Volcks/ so Quäcker genennet werden : mit allerhand merckwürdigen Begebenheiten, insonderheit aber dem Kern der englischen Staats-Veränderungen von Carl I. an bis auf die Regierung des jetzigen Königs Georg II. vermischet. Ursprünglich in holländischer Sprache beschrieben
Sewel, William (1653-1720)
1742
Title in red and black.
The history of the Council of Trent : Containing eight books in which besides the ordinary acts of the Council are declared many notable occurrences which happened in Christendom, during the space of forty years and more. And particularly the practices of the Court of Rome, to hinder the Reformation of their errours, and to maintain their greatness
Sarpi, Paolo (1552-1623); Micanzio, Fulgenzio; Sarpi, Paolo (1552-1623); Brent, Sir Nathaniel (1573?-1652); Gentili, Robert (1590-1654)
1676
Micanzio's "Life" and Sarpi's "History of the Inquisition have individual title-pages. Translated by Robert Gentilis. Title-page printed in red and black.
A journal of the life of Thomas Story : containing, an account of his remarkable convincement of, and embracing the principles of truth, as held by the people called Quakers : and also, of his travels and labours in the service of the Gospel: with many other occurrences and observations
Story, Thomas (1662-1742)
1747
Includes index.