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Reprint. In English. (First MacMillan edition 1881.) Hard cover, 16mo, finely bound in full morocco with gilt rules & inner turn-ins, five raised bands to the spine, with title and author name upon red and black onlaid leather labels, gilt rules and decoration to other compartments, with additional gilt to end caps and board edges. A.e.g. Printed by Richard Clay and Sons, Limited, Bungay, Suffolk. Collation: (4) lvi, 392, (2) pp. Finely bound by Riviere & Son, London, with their stamp to front free endpaper. *** Condition: Very Good Plus or better, with some very minimal rubbing to head and tail of spine, a few minor marks to the boards seen in the right light. Pages are moderately age-toned. Hinges in order. **The extensive introductory essay by Oxford Univ.'s W.A. (William Alexander) Greenhill, M.D., descibes this as the work of "an enthusiast." It includes a biographical timeline, bibliographical notes on the publication history of The Religio Medici, and many other details. In addition to his literary pursuits, Greenhill was a practicing physician at the Radcliffe Infirmary, and later the East Sussex Infirmary, and an early voice against diseases caused by poor sanitation practices. **Reformation era essayist Sir Thomas Browne's book "Religio Medici," first published in 1642, initially caused a stir from an unauthorized release and characterization by some as heresy. He is now recognized, however, as an important philosopher struggling with the correct balance of scripture, Church of England teaching and his own reasoning. He also thought about more esoteric matters. Also included are his "Letter To A Friend" and "Christian Morals," along with extensive notes, and index. A handsome book. (AJ) Watson 2229.
Ref: FINE 7658
$150.00