[Rarebooks] FS: Wilkins' "Discourse Concerning the Gift of Prayer..." London: 1667-1669

[Kenneth Karmiole]

Wilkins, John. A DISCOURSE CONCERNING THE GIFT OF PRAYER. Shewing What It Is, Wherein It Consists, and How Far It Is Attainable by Industry... Whereunto May Be Added, Ecclesiastes; or, a Discourse Concerning the Gift of Preaching... London: Printed by A. M. for Sa. Gellibrand. 1667-1669. 8vo. 2 parts in 1. (6),232;(12),204,(12)pp. The second part with its own title page: ECCLESIASTES: OR A DISCOURSE CONCERNING THE GIFT OF PREACHING, as It Falls Under the Rules of Art. The Fifth Impression, Corrected and Enlarged. Cont. polished calf, blind tooled ornaments at corners. Front hinge starting but still very sound, minor worming at foot of front hinge. Ownership signature of William De Grey, dated 1672/3 on front pastedown and verso of rear free endpaper.    $300.00 (trade discount allowed)
I: The first part is the fifth ed. (first printed 1651). Wing W2182.
II: Wing W2193. 

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