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Gibbon's History of the decline and fall of the Roman empire, in vols. IV, V, and VI, quarto, reviewed
With an errata slip pasted on the verso of the author's Advertisement, and a final leaf of publisher's advertisements. (ESTC)
The supplement to Antiquity explained, and represented in sculptures
Translation of: Supplement au livre de l'antiquité expliquée et representée en figures.
The work is divided into five volumes, but paginated and signed continuously (most copies are bound as a single volume).
The title is taken from the…
The work is divided into five volumes, but paginated and signed continuously (most copies are bound as a single volume).
The title is taken from the…
Typographical antiquities
Memoirs of Mr. Joseph Ames, by Mr. Gough' (volume 1, pages xiii-xxxv).
Frontispiece portrait of Ames in v.1. -- Sotheby misprinted Soleby in volume 1 imprint and additional printers involved in later volumes.
Imprint varies: volume 3: Printed…
Frontispiece portrait of Ames in v.1. -- Sotheby misprinted Soleby in volume 1 imprint and additional printers involved in later volumes.
Imprint varies: volume 3: Printed…
Notitia Parliamentaria
A supplement to "Notitia Parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities and boroughs ..." published in 2 vols. in 1715-16.
Head- and tail- pieces; printed marginalia.
With an index of M.P.s.
Head- and tail- pieces; printed marginalia.
With an index of M.P.s.
Supplement to the first edition of the historical account of The environs of London
This work is the second supplement to Lysons' "The environs of London" ... A first supplement was published in 1800 ... The imprint of Strahan and Preston appears on the verso of the title-leaf and on page 493.
: 'The present volume contains all…
: 'The present volume contains all…
Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the north west coast of America
With a list of subscribers.
The chronological historian
Title-page printed in red and black; title enclosed in double ruled border; text printed in double columns, enclosed in single ruled border; head- and tail-pieces; initials.
With advertisements ([5] pages) at end.
Includes index.
With advertisements ([5] pages) at end.
Includes index.
Nummi britannici historia, or, An historical account of English money
Anonymous. By Stephen Martin Leake.
Subsequently published under title: An historical account of English money.
Includes index.
Subsequently published under title: An historical account of English money.
Includes index.
A new and complete history of England, from the first settlement of Brutus, upwards of one thousand years before Julius Caesar, to the year 1793
Includes a list of subscribers.
The plates are dated from 1791-1794.
Plates marked: "Engraved for Ashburton's History of England ... published by W. & J. Stratford", and dated from 1791-1793.
Frontispiece signed: "Dayes delin: Grainger…
The plates are dated from 1791-1794.
Plates marked: "Engraved for Ashburton's History of England ... published by W. & J. Stratford", and dated from 1791-1793.
Frontispiece signed: "Dayes delin: Grainger…
A new and authentic history of England
Published in 80 numbered parts.
At head of p. 862: "A.D. 1780. - A.D.1784"
Includes engraved illustrations including portraits, maps, and a facsimile; frontispiece signed: "Wale delin., Grignion sculp."; other plates by Wale signed: "Taylor…
At head of p. 862: "A.D. 1780. - A.D.1784"
Includes engraved illustrations including portraits, maps, and a facsimile; frontispiece signed: "Wale delin., Grignion sculp."; other plates by Wale signed: "Taylor…
Notitia parliamentaria
Includes half-title page.
Volume 1 only is of the second edition, with additions ;
Volume 2 is a reissue of the first edition of 1716.
Vol. 1 printed by William Bowyer; his records show 500 copies printed.
Volume 1 only is of the second edition, with additions ;
Volume 2 is a reissue of the first edition of 1716.
Vol. 1 printed by William Bowyer; his records show 500 copies printed.
Johannis de Fordun Scotichronicon genuinum : una cum ejusdem supplemento ac continuatione
With a list of subscribers.
Only vol. 1 has a titlepage; vols. 2-5 have a half-title: 'Johannis de Fordun Scotichronici ... '
The register is continuous throughout.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Only vol. 1 has a titlepage; vols. 2-5 have a half-title: 'Johannis de Fordun Scotichronici ... '
The register is continuous throughout.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The chronicle of England
Imprint to vol.2: "Printed by Thomas Jones, for Walter Shropshire ..."
Errata at end of volume 1.
Includes bibliographical references.
Errata at end of volume 1.
Includes bibliographical references.
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Liber chronicarum
Hand-coloured by Johann Kruyshaar c. 1521, his and other early marginal notes (some shaved) intermittently throughout, including his catalogue of the…