Simon Richard 1638 1712 A Critical History of the Text of

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Simon, Richard (1638-1712) A Critical History of the Text of the New Testament. [bound with] The Critical History of the Versions of the New Testament Part II; London: for Thomas Newborough & Thomas Bennet, 1692; quarto, two parts bound as one, ex libris Thomas Musgrave (1788-1860), Archbishop of York with dated signature and bookplate on ffep; rebound in full modern calf, period style, marginal notes in pencil throughout, 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. London: Printed for R. Taylor, 1689.

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English translation of the original French, which was suppressed and destroyed by Royal Council decree in its first edition. Isaac Newton read Simon's work, as did John Locke. ESTC R15045; Wing S-3798; ESTC R39550; Wing S-3799.