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The son of Ethelwolf : an historical tale, in two volumes (v.1)

Fuller, Anne (1790)

1789

Dedication signed: Anne Fuller.

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The son of Ethelwolf : an historical tale, in two volumes (v.2)

Fuller, Anne (1790)

1789

Dedication signed: Anne Fuller.

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Advice from a lady of quality to her children : in the last stage of a lingering illness (v.1)

Caraccioli, Louis-Antonio marquis (1719-1803); Glasse, Samuel (1735-1812)

1779

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Advice from a lady of quality to her children : in the last stage of a lingering illness (v.2)

Caraccioli, Louis-Antonio marquis (1719-1803); Glasse, Samuel (1735-1812)

1779

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The present state of the United Provinces of the Low-Countries : as to the government, laws, forces, riches, manners, customes, revenue and territory of the Dutch. In three books

Aglionby, William (1705); Spain

1671

W.A. = William Aglionby. Running title: Present state of the Low-Countreys. With six final advertisement leaves. Woodcut head-pieces; woodcut initials. Title page followed by an eight-page pre...

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The whole duty of man : laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader : divided into XVII chapters, one whereof being read every Lord's Day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year : necessary for all families : with private devotions for several occasions

Allestree, Richard (1619-1681); Hammond, Henry (1605-1660)

1698

'Dr. Hammond's letter' p.[1]. Anonymous, by Richard Allestree. Contains added engraved t.p. Special t.p. (p. [401]): Private devotions for several occasions, ordinary and extraordinary. London :...

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The ladies calling : in two parts

Allestree, Richard (1619-1681); Pakington, Lady Dorothy Coventry (1679); Sterne, Richard (1596?-1683); Henchman, Humphrey (1592-1675); Fell, John (1625-1686)

1675

"The whole duty of man" is attributed to Richard Allestree. Sometimes also attributed to Dorothy Pakington, Richard Sterne, John Fell, or Humphrey Henchman and others. Publisher's device on title pa...

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A sermon preached at the funeral of Mr. Joseph Alleine

Newton, George (1602-1681)

1673

Previous ed : London: Printed and sold by N. Simmons, 1672.

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The Life & death of that excellent minister of Christ Mr. Joseph Alleine : late teacher of the Church of Taunton in Somerset-shire, assistant to Mr. Newton

Alleine, Theodosia; Alleine, Joseph (1634-1668)

1673

Consists of articles written by Theodosia Alleine and others. Wing attributes authorship solely to Alleine. "Christian letters full of spiritual instructions" has special t.p. and separate paginatio...

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Curia militaris, or, a treatise of the court of chivalry; in three books. I. Concerning the court itself; its judges and officers. II. Of its jurisdiction and causes there determinable. III. Of the process and proceedings therein

Anstis, John (1669-1744)

1702

"With an introduction, containing some animadversions on two posthumous discourses, concerning the etymology, antiquity and office, of the Earl-Marshal of England, ascribed to Mr. Camden, and publishe...

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