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Verses written to the Duke of Marlborough upon his leaving England. : Now first printed, and recommended to Sir Anthony Crabtree, who is best able to supply what's wanting in them
Marlborough, John Churchill Duke of (1650-1722); Crabtree, Sir Anthony
1715
The half-sheet which carries the text is printed on both sides. Anon.
The works of the most illustrious and pious Armand de Bourbon Prince of Conti. With a short account of his life. Collected and translated from the French. To which are added some other pieces, and a discourse of Christian perfection, by the Archbishop of Cambray, never before published
Conti, Armand de Bourbon prince de (1629-1666)
1711
Titlepage in red and black.
The judgment of Hercules, imitated from the Greek of Prodicus. Also, a metrical paraphrase on the forty-third chapter of Ecclesiasticus. By the Rev. Peter Layng, M.A. Rector of Everton, in Northamptonshire
Layng, Peter; Prodicus
1748
Two leaves per gathering; vertical chain lines.
Secret memoirs and manners of several persons of quality of both sexes : From the New Atalantis, an island in the Mediterranean (v.1)
Manley, Mrs (1663-1724)
1709
Eight leaves per gathering; horizontal chain-lines.
Poems on variety of subjects; together with the character of a trooper : and some odes, on several occasions
1710
A reissue of "Poems on several occasions, together with some odes", 1703, reset with new title page, with the 3 leaves of preliminaries and the first 3 leaves of text cancelled. Anon.
The Roman history of C.Veilleius Paterculus : In two books. Translated from the Oxford edition, and collated with all the former ones of note
Velleius Paterculus (ca. 19 B.C.-ca. 30 A.D); Newcomb, Thomas (1682?-1765)
1721
Signature A, of 8 leaves, has vertical chain-lines, the remainder, of 6 leaves, have horizontal chain-lines.
Memoirs of the life of Barton Booth, Esq; with his character : to which are added several poetical pieces written by himself, viz. translations from Horace, songs, odes, &c.. To which is likewise annex'd The case of Mr. Booth's last illness and what was observ'd (particularly with regard to the quick-silver found in his intestines) upon opening of his body... publish'd by an intimate acquaintance of Mr. Booth, by consent of his widow
Booth, Barton (1681-1733); Victor, Benjamin (1778)
1733
4 leaves of advertisments at end.
A comparison between the eloquence of Demosthenes and Cicero. Translated out of French
Rapin, René (1621-1687)
1672
Anon., by René Rapin. First two leaves only of each sig. are signed; final two leaves are blank.
Steps to the temple : sacred poems : with other Delights of the muses
Crashaw, Richard (1613?-1649)
1646
"The delights of the muses" has a separate t.p., p. [101]. 1st ed. Signatures: A6 B-G12. The first and last leaves are blank.
The works of Mr. Henry Needler : Consisting of original poems, translations, essays, and letters
Needler, Henry (1690-1718); Duncombe, William (1690-1769)
1728
Signatures: 2 leaves unsigned, A8, B-K12, L4.
The lady of pleasure : a comedie, as it was acted by her Majesties Servants, at the private house in Drury Lane
Shirley, James (1596-1666)
1637
Paper watermarked: pot.