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Characters of the kings and queens of England, selected from different histories
Largely a compilation by Holt based on works by various authors, especially Hume and Smollett.
Originally published in 3 parts: London, 1786-1788.
Also available on microfilm from Research Publications Inc. (The Eighteenth Century, reel 155,…
Originally published in 3 parts: London, 1786-1788.
Also available on microfilm from Research Publications Inc. (The Eighteenth Century, reel 155,…
Chronological tables of Europe
In fact by Guillaume Marcel and translated by William Parsons.
Derived, with slight modifications, from Guillaume Marcel's Tablettes chronologiques, Paris, 1682. Cf. Dictionary of National Biography.
Engraved throughout.
At foot of the…
Derived, with slight modifications, from Guillaume Marcel's Tablettes chronologiques, Paris, 1682. Cf. Dictionary of National Biography.
Engraved throughout.
At foot of the…
Collectanea curiosa ; or miscellaneous tracts
With a list of subscribers in volume 1.
Dedication signed: John Gutch.
Includes bibliographical references.
Also issued online.
Dedication signed: John Gutch.
Includes bibliographical references.
Also issued online.
Compendious view of universal history and literature
Consists chiefly of 21 tables. All except one are printed on double leaves and are in colour.
Folded leaf at end is an explanation of the principle of the colouring.
The original appeared under title: "Grundriss einer Geschichte der…
Folded leaf at end is an explanation of the principle of the colouring.
The original appeared under title: "Grundriss einer Geschichte der…
Desiderata curiosa
These papers relate to the period 1558-1660.
Paged continuously.
Each volume has separate title pages.
Includes index at end of each volume.
With a list of subscribers in volume 1.
Pages 420 and 426 are misnumbered 400, and 406…
Paged continuously.
Each volume has separate title pages.
Includes index at end of each volume.
With a list of subscribers in volume 1.
Pages 420 and 426 are misnumbered 400, and 406…
Dufresnoy's Chronology
Translation of "Tablettes chronologiques de l'histoire universelle." Translator's dedication signed: Thomas Flloyd.
Half-title and index in each volume.
Remainder of title: " ... and a catalogue of books necessary for that purpose; with some…
Half-title and index in each volume.
Remainder of title: " ... and a catalogue of books necessary for that purpose; with some…
Eboracum
Vol. 2 has separate title page: Book the second; contains the history of the Cathedral Church of York : with the lives of the Archbishops of that See, &c. : also the History of the Abbey of St. Mary in that City, from the foundation to its…
Ecclesia restaurata. The history of the reformation of the Church of England
Leaf T4 is blank.
"An appendix to the former book, touching the interposings made in behalf of the Lady Jane Gray," has separate dated title page, on leaf U1r.
"Affairs of church and state in England during the life and reign of Queen Mary."…
"An appendix to the former book, touching the interposings made in behalf of the Lady Jane Gray," has separate dated title page, on leaf U1r.
"Affairs of church and state in England during the life and reign of Queen Mary."…
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)
History and antiquities of Durham
Engraved title page, with vignette.
First edition, 1785-94.
Contains numerous pedigrees.
A biographical sketch of John Egerton, bp. of Durham, by Francis H. Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater: v. 3, p. iii-xiii.
Imprint varies: v. 3,…
First edition, 1785-94.
Contains numerous pedigrees.
A biographical sketch of John Egerton, bp. of Durham, by Francis H. Egerton, Earl of Bridgewater: v. 3, p. iii-xiii.
Imprint varies: v. 3,…
History of Canada
Vol. 1: xii, [4], 260 p., [1] folded leaf of plates; v. 2: [4], 251, [9] p.
Booksellers' advertisements: [9] p. at end of v. 2.
Booksellers' advertisements: [9] p. at end of v. 2.
History of Great Yarmouth
The pagination is irregular.
With a list of subscribers and an index.
Preface signed by John Ives, publisher of Swinden's posthumous work.
With a list of subscribers and an index.
Preface signed by John Ives, publisher of Swinden's posthumous work.
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Polychronicon
Translated and continued by John Trevisa; revised and expanded to 1460 by William Caxton.Imprint from ISTC; colophon (referring to the preparation of…