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1. Linguarum vett. septentrionalium thesaurus grammatico-criticus et archæologicus [1705]

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Book — 7 pt. in 3 v. front. (port.) illus., plates, facsims. (part fold.) 41 cm.
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  • Liber prima: Pars prima: seu, Institutiones grammaticae anglo-saxonicæ, & mœso-gothicæ: auctore Georgio Hickesio. 1703.--Pars secunda: seu, Institutiones gramm. franco-theotiscæ: auctore Georgio Hickesio. 1703.--Pars tertia: seu, Grammaticæ islandicæ rudimenta, per Rundolphum Jonam ... cum Georgii Hickesii additamentis aucta et illustrata. 1703.--[Pars quarta] Georgii Hickesii ... De antiquæ litteraturæ septentrionalis utilitate, sive, De linguarum veterum septentrionalium usu dissertatio epistolaris ad Bartholomæum Showere. 1703.--[Pars quinta] Numismata anglo-saxonica & anglo-danica breviter illustrata ab Andrea Fountaine. 1705.--Liber alter: Humphredi Wanleii Librorum vett. septentrionalium, qui in Angliæ bibliothecis extant, nec non multorum vett. codd. septentrionalium alibi extantium catalogus historico-criticus ... 1705.--Indices totius operis ... Oxoniæ, 1703.
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2. The construction of maps and globes. : In two parts. First, contains the various ways of projecting maps, exhibited in fifteen different methods, with their uses. Second, treats of making divers sorts of globes, both as to the geometrical and mechanical work ... To which is added an appendix, wherein the present state of geography is consider'd ... [1717]

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Book — [32], 144, 113-216 p., 18 leaves of plates (3 folded) : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
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3. The Irish historical library : pointing at most of the authors and records in print or manuscript, which may be serviceable to the compilers of a general history of Ireland [1724]

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Book — xxxviii, [2], 246, [10] p. ; 21 cm.
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4. Typographical antiquities : being an historical account of printing in England : with some memoirs of our antient printers, and a register of the books printed by them, from the year MCCCCLXXI to the year MDC : with an appendix concerning printing in Scotland and Ireland to the same time [1749]

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Book — [12], 440, 451-598, [28] (last p. blank) p., [8] leaves of plates : ill., ports., facsims. ; 27 cm.
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5. The Italian library. Containing an account of the lives and works of the most valuable authors of Italy. With a preface, exhibiting the changes of the Tuscan language, from the barbarous ages to the present time [1757]

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Book — 1 p. l., xciv p., 1 l., 343, [25] p. 21 cm.
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6. A catalogue of the royal and noble authors of England

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Book — 2 v. front., 1 illus. 21 cm.
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7. A catalogue of the royal and noble authors of England

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Book — 2 v. front. 1 illus. 19 cm.
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8. The companion to the play-house: or, An historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary ... [1764]

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Book — 2 v. 18 cm.
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9. Directions for a proper choice of authors to form a library, which may both improve and entertain the mind, and be of real use in the conduct of life. Intended for those readers who are only acquainted with the English language. With a correct list of proper books on the several subjects [1766]

  • London, Printed for J. Whiston, 1766.
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Book — 1 p. l., [v]-viii, 44, [4] p. 21 cm.
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10. Anecdotes of British topography, or, An historical account of what has been done for illustrating the topographical antiquities of Great Britain and Ireland [1768]

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Book — [2], xxxv, [1], 740 [i.e. 744], [34] p. ; 27 cm.
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11. Tracts on practical agriculture and gardening

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Book — 15 p. l., [iii]-xxiii, 277 p., 1 l., 70 p. plate. 22 cm.
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12. Political arithmetic : containing observations on the present state of Great Britain and the principles of her policy in the encouragement of agriculture : addressed to the oeconomical societies established in Europe : to which is added a memoir on the corn trade, drawn up and laid before the Commissioners of the Treasury, by Governor Pownall [1774]

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Book — xii, [4], 366, [2] (ads.), [4], 78 p. 21 cm.
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13. The history of America

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Book — 2 v. fold. maps. 28 cm.
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Online 14. History of America [1778]

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Book — 2 v. : folded pl., maps. (incl. fronts.) ; 28 cm.
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  • "A catalogue of Spanish books and manuscripts" : v. 2, p. [519]-535.
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15. A view of the various editions of the Greek and Roman classics, with remarks [1778]

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Book — xxvii, [1], 233, [6] p. 19 cm.
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16. Notes and various readings to Shakespeare [1779 - 1783]

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Book — 3 v. front. (port.) 27 cm.
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  • v. 1. Glossary. Notes and various readings, pt. 1 and
  • 2. 1779.--
  • v. 2. Notes and various readings, pt. 3 and
  • 4. Febr. 21st, 1780.--
  • v. 3. The school of Shakespeare: or, Authentic extracts from divers English books, that were in print in that author's time; evidently shewing from whence his several fables were taken ... also further extracts ... which or contribute to a due understanding of his writings, or give light to the history of his life or ... of his time. Notitia dramatica; or, Tables of ancient plays, (from their beginning to the restoration of Charles the Second) ... comp. by E. C.
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17. Letters on Iceland : containing observations on the civil, literary, ecclesiastical, and natural history ; antiquities, volcanos, basaltes, hot springs, customs, dress, manners of the inhabitants, &c. &c., made, during a voyage undertaken in the year 1772, by Joseph Banks, assisted by Dr. Solander, Dr. J. Lind, Dr. Uno von Troil, and several other literary and ingenious gentlemen [1780]

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Book — xxvi, 400 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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18. Biographia dramatica, or, A companion to the playhouse: containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated actors. Also an alphabetical account of their works, the dates when printed, and occasional observations on their merits. Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage [1782]

  • Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767.
  • A new ed.: carefully cor.; greatly enl.; and continued from 1764 to 1782 [by Isaac Reed]... - London, Printed for Rivingtons [and 7 others] 1782.
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Book — 2 v. 23 cm.
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19. Biographical and literary anecdotes of William Bowyer, printer, F. S. A., and of many of his learned friends. Containing an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom from the beginning of the present century to the end of the year MDCCLXXVIII [1782]

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Book — viii, 666 p. port. ; 27 cm.
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20. The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. : with occasional remarks on his writings, an authentic copy of his will, and a catalogue of his works : to which are added, some papers written by Dr. Johnson, in behalf of a late unfortunate character, never before published [1785]

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Book — iv, 144 [i.e. 156] p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 22 cm.
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