[PIRATES & BURKITT] William Burkitt - Expository Notes, with Practical Observations, on the New - 1779

DESCRIPTION: I present at auction one of the most influential works of eighteenth‑century British exegetical and devotional commentary: “Expository Notes, with Practical Observations, on the New Testament,” written by the renowned theologian and vicar of Dedham, William Burkitt (1650‑1703). A monumental piece conceived for biblical exegesis and family theological study, edited at the height of Georgian printing in London (1779).

This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors and bibliophiles, as it is the only known copy currently for sale on the international market of this specific 1779 edition. A large-format volume printed in two columns that combines the full text of the New Testament with doctrinal explanations, practical observations, and moral applications.

HISTORICAL VALUE AND MARKET RARITY:

+ Kidnapped by Pirates in His Youth: William Burkitt’s life (1650–1703) was marked by a dramatic episode at age 15 when sailing to Cambridge. The ship he was aboard was boarded by pirates. He was captured and held as a hostage until his ransom was paid. This near‑death experience radically transformed his faith and shaped the intense devotion he would later express in this biblical commentary.

+ Unique Copy on the Market: There is currently no other copy for sale of this specific 1779 edition on international auction houses or platforms.

+ Eighteenth‑Century Exegetical Reference: Burkitt’s work was praised by theologians such as C.H. Spurgeon and George Whitefield for its doctrinal clarity and devotional approach.

+ Full Text and Commentary: Contains the biblical text transcribed together with verse-by-verse analysis of the New Testament.

PUBLICATION YEAR: Edinburgh (Scotland, United Kingdom) 1779

LANGUAGE: English

SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 39 x 26 cm. Pagination: Frontispiece + Title Page + VIII + 839 pp. COMPLETE WORK

CONDITION: Original full‑leather binding, in generally good condition, with some wear and signs of use as shown in photos. Spine with five raised bands decorated with gold lines and red roan. The interior is in generally good condition, as shown in photos. Small gallery of moth damage between pages 547–624 causing loss of some letters.

RARE EDITION, IT IS THE ONLY COPY CURRENTLY FOR SALE. DO NOT LET IT SLIP.

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