Critica sacra : in two parts: the first containing Observations on all the radices, or primitive Hebrew words of the Old Testament, in order alphabetical. Wherein both they (and many derivatives also issuing from them) are fully opened out of the best lexicographers and scholiasts. The second edition corrected, and much enlarged by the authour. The second, Philologicall and theologicall observations upon all the Greek words of the New Testament, in order alphabetical. Wherein usually the etymon of the word is given ... and the severall acceptions of it in Scripture, and the versions by expositors are set down. / By Edward Leigh ... The third edition.
- Leigh, Edward, 1602-1671.
- Date:
- M. DC. L. [1650]
- Books
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Publication/Creation
London : Printed by Abraham Miller and Roger Daniel for Thomas Underhill at the Anchor in Pauls Church-yard, near the little North-door, M. DC. L. [1650]
Physical description
2 volumes in 1 (12 unnumbered pages, 272 pages, 24 unnumbered pages; 8 unnumbered pages, 292 pages, 16 unnumbered pages) ; 29 cm (folio in 4s)
References note
Wing (2nd ed.) L991
ESTC R11616
Notes
Edition statement following statement of authorship on t.p. refers to part 2.
Each volume has also special t.p., with vignette (v. [1] printer's device).
Signatures: pi²A-2P⁴, ²A-2P⁴2Q⁶.
Errata at end of each part.
General t.p. and t.p. for part 1 printed in red and black.
Head and tail pieces; initials.
Title page of pt. 2 known to exist in two states. In one, the authorship statement reads "By Edward Leigh Esquire, Master of Arts of both universities.", and the address following the publisher is "and are to be sold at the sign of the Anchor in Pauls Church-yard. near the little north door." In the other, the authorship statement reads "By Edward Leigh Esquire, Master of Arts, and a member of the House of Commons.", and the publisher's address is "and are to be sold at the sign of the Anchor in S. Pauls Church-yard."
Copy 1. Binding: 17th century calf, fillets with additional fillet near hinges, spine with 5 raised bands and paper label with MS. title. Provenance: inscriptions on front free endpaper: "This booke is pfect" with MS. price; "E Libris Thomae Vaughani", with capital letter A above; MS. notes on leaves A3v and A4r; 20th (?) century bookplate of Revd. R. Dibben on front pastedown.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesEPB/C/60904