English theologian and writer (1635-1715)

Thomas Burnet. Line engraving by R. White, 1697, after Sir G. Kneller.

Thomas Burnet: title page to his book The sacred theory of the earth, 1726. Letterpress.

Thomas Burnet. Line engraving by G. Vertue after Sir G. Kneller.

Thomas Burnet. Line engraving by G. Vertue, 1726, after Sir G. Kneller.

Thomas Burnet. Mezzotint by J. Faber, 1752, after Sir G. Kneller, 1697.

2 unnumbered pages, 52 pages, 2 unnumbered pages ; 33 cm (folio)

A review of The theory of the earth, and of its proofs : especially in reference to Scripture.

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