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The history and antiquities of the University of Cambridge
Part 1 is a translation of: Historiola Cantabrigiensis, by Nicolaus Cantalupus. Part 2 is a translation of Skeletos Cantabrigiensis, by Richard Parker. Part 2 has title: A view of Cambridge, or, a discription of its colleges ... written in Latin by…
A Compendious history of England
Publisher's catalog ([4] pages) at end.
The ecclesiastical histories of Eusebius, Socrates, Sozomen, and Theodorit
Title page in red and black.
In the title, the words "Eusebius, Socrates" and "Sozomen and Theodorit" are gathered by right and left hand braces respectively.
The eight unnumbered pages after the preface contain a list of subscribers.
The…
In the title, the words "Eusebius, Socrates" and "Sozomen and Theodorit" are gathered by right and left hand braces respectively.
The eight unnumbered pages after the preface contain a list of subscribers.
The…
Tags: 18th century, history, illustrated, quarto, religion, Woolf gift
The annals of King George, year the first
Includes index.
In this edition the last line of page 1 reads "His Majesty's reign."
In this edition the last line of page 1 reads "His Majesty's reign."
Tags: 18th century, Christianity, Europe, genealogy, government, Great Britain, history, octavo, royalty, Woolf gift
History of Winchester
Dedication dated: Sept. 2, 1772.
Sometimes erroneously attributed to Thomas Warton.
Errors in paging, v. 2: 252 numbered 225; 265-268 omitted.
Also available as: Microfilm. - Woodbridge, CT : Research Publications, Inc., 1986. - 1 reel ;…
Sometimes erroneously attributed to Thomas Warton.
Errors in paging, v. 2: 252 numbered 225; 265-268 omitted.
Also available as: Microfilm. - Woodbridge, CT : Research Publications, Inc., 1986. - 1 reel ;…
The history of the Saracens
Originally published with the title: 'The conquest of Syria, Persia and Ægypt, by the Saracens'.
Issued with the first edition of the second volume.
Issued with the first edition of the second volume.
Tags: 18th century, history, Islam, Middle East, octavo, Woolf gift
The history of Wales
Includes index.
Closes with 1284.
Closes with 1284.
Tags: 18th century, Great Britain, history, map, octavo, Roman Britain, Wales, Woolf gift
A treatise of the Roman ports and forts in Kent
Title vignette (Sheldonian Theater).
With frontispiece portrait of the author on leaf a2v.
With imprimatur on verso of the title page (a3v).
"The life of Mr. Somner" by White Kennett precedes "The history of the Roman ports and forts in…
With frontispiece portrait of the author on leaf a2v.
With imprimatur on verso of the title page (a3v).
"The life of Mr. Somner" by White Kennett precedes "The history of the Roman ports and forts in…
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,…
An essay on history
In verse.
With a half-title page.
Errata on page 159.
With a half-title page.
Errata on page 159.
Tags: 18th century, history, in verse, quarto, Woolf gift
The history and antiquities of Tewkesbury
Title vignette.
A list of additional subscribers is found after page xvi; the table of contents is after page xxiv.
A list of additional subscribers is found after page xvi; the table of contents is after page xxiv.
History of York
British Museum catalog gives William Combe as supposed author.
"Principally a compilation from Drake's History, from whence the plates have been borrowed, and possesses very little interest." -- Boyne. Yorkshire library.
"Principally a compilation from Drake's History, from whence the plates have been borrowed, and possesses very little interest." -- Boyne. Yorkshire library.
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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…