FIAT LUX- A GENERAL CONDUCT- RELIGION IN ENGLAND JOHN V CANES 1661 FIRST EDITION

FIAT LUX- A GENERAL CONDUCT- RELIGION IN ENGLAND JOHN V CANES 1661 FIRST EDITION

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[CANES, John Vincent]. Fiat lux. Or, A general conduct to a right understanding in the great combustions and broils about religion here in England. Betwixt papist and Protestant, Presbyterian & independent to the end that moderation and quietnes may at length hapily ensue after so various tumults in the kingdom. By Mr. JVC. a friend to men of all religions. [s.n.], 1661.

First edition. Leather-bound. Hardcover. Small octavo (140 x 90 x 20mm.). Pp. [8], 368. English text. Bound in contemporary full calf with blind ruling and tooling. Four raised spine bands. Marbled page edges. Initial and terminal blanks present. Condition: FAIR. Joints cracked but holding. The covers somewhat rubbed, particularly to the extremities. Collates complete, with the interior showing some light brown marks and minor corner creases. Without previous ownership markings.

Notes: Rare first edition of this religious text. Place of publication conjectured by Wing. [ESTC Citation No. R210152; Wing (2nd ed., 1994), C429; Thomason, E.2266[1]].