Edward Samuel — Holl Ddyledswydd Dyn

Shrewsbury, John Rhydderch, 1718 . Leather. A Welsh translation of Richard Allestree's important religious text 'The Whole Duty of Man', in a contemporary leather binding. From Richard Allestree's devotional work 'The Whole Duty of Man', which was first published anonymously in 1658 and became an important and influential work for Anglicans. Two volumes bound as one; collated, complete.Translated into Welsh from English by Edward Samuel, a Welsh clergyman and translator. With the ownership inscription of John Jones to the title page. An uncommon Welsh translation of this influential religious work. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally generally smart; spine is a little worn, with rubbing to the head and the joints. Front joint is starting at the tail but remains firm. Boards have the occasional mark, and extremities are a little bumped. Internally, generally firmly bound with just a slight strain to the front hinge. Pages are a little age-toned. Good . Ill.: None. Good .