
Description
The Practice of Piety
London: for Edward Brewster, 1705
engraved title,
manuscript poem on the blanks,
manuscript notes in another hand at end,
occasional toning
Original black morocco, panelled in gilt with motifs to corners and centre of each panel,
4 raised spine bands, richly gilt spine, marbled endpapers
419 pp. plus table of contents
Size : 3.5 by 6 inches
good condition, minor wear and occasional toning, lacks one leaf
Text in English
Reserve: $449.00
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1705 PRACTICE of PIETY by Bayly Lewis antique in ENGLISH original binding
Estimate $550-$700
Starting Price
$220
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Apr 02, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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