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Of reformation touching church-discipline in England: and the causes that hitherto have hindered it. Two bookes, written to a freind
Milton, John (1608-1674)
1641
Written in support of Thomas Young (one of five ministers whose initials formed the pseudonym SMECTYMNUUS), the first of three such pamphlets by Milton. Containing the errata leaf. By John Milton ...
Explanatory notes and remarks on Milton's Paradise lost. By Jonathan Richardson, father and son. With the life of the author, and a discourse on the poem. By J.R. Sen
Richardson, Jonathan (1665-1745); Richardson, Jonathan (1694-1771)
1734
With a frontispiece portrait of John Milton by Jonathan Richardson, senior.
The life of John Milton, containing, besides the history of his works, several extraordinary characters of men and books, sects, parties and opinions
Toland, John (1670-1722)
1699
Anon., by John Toland (Wing(2)). Includes (p.161-165) "An exact catalogue of all Milton's works in their true order".
Amyntor: or, A defence of Milton's life : Containing I. A general apology for all writings of that kind. II. A catalogue of books attributed... to Jesus Christ, ... III. A complete history of the book, entitul'd, Icon basilike ... [etc.]
Toland, John (1670-1722)
1699
"The author to a friend" signed: J.T. (i.e. John Toland). A reply to a sermon preached by Offspring Blackall before the House of Commons on January 30th, 1698/9 (cf. DNB). Signatures: [A]² B-L⁸...
Military and other poems on several occasions, and to several persons
Officer of the Army; Breval, John (1680?-1738); Thornycroft, John
1716
Attributed to John Durant Breval by DNB and to John Thornycroft by Foxon. Final p. blank. Pages [201]-271 contain 'Socrates triumphant; or, the danger of being wise in a common-wealth of fools', w...
Tom of Bedlam's answer to his brother Ben Hoadly, St.Peter's-poor parson, near the exchange of principles
Milbourne, Luke (1649-1720)
1709
A satirical attack on Bishop Benjamin Hoadly. Tom of Bedlam is a pseudonym of Luke Milbourne. Signatures: A⁸.
The coffee-house : A dramatick piece
Miller, James (1706-1744); Rousseau, Jean Baptiste (1670-1741)
1737
First edition. A3 and F4 are advertisement leaves. With music (melodies of the songs unaccompanied).
The man of taste : a comedy : as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's servants
Miller, James (1706-1744); Molière (1622-1673)
1735
First edition. Running title: The man of taste, or, The guardians. Published anonymously. By James Miller. Cf. Halkett & Laing. Anon., by J. Miller.
Joseph and his brethren : a sacred drama : as it is perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759); Miller, James (1706-1744)
1747[or rather 1755?]
Miller's name foots the dedication. No music.
Mahomet the imposter : A tragedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's servants
Miller, James (1706-1744); Hoadly, John (1711-1776); Voltaire (1694-1778)
1744
Initials, head and tail pieces. Dedication to Edward Southwell from the author's widow Dorothy Miller. Prologue. Spoken by Mr Harvard. Epilogue. By a friend. Spoken by Mr. Garrick. Advertiseme...
The mother-in-law : or, The doctor the disease. A comedy
Miller, James (1706-1744); Molière (1622-1673)
1734
7 pp of advertisement at end. Error in paging: nos. 49-52 repeated. Anon., by James Miller. Based on Molière's two plays, Le malade imaginaire and Monsieur de Pourceaugnac.