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Bragg, Melvyn (1939-)3
Baker, J2
Baker, J (1711-)2
Bell, Andrew2
Bell, Andrew (1720)2
Hanbury Williams, Charles2
Hanbury Williams, Sir Charles (1708-1759)2
Maynwaring, Arthur (1668-1712)2
Oldmixon, John2
Oldmixon, John (1673-1742)2

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12 books that changed the world

Bragg, Melvyn (1939-)

2006

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12 books that changed the world

Bragg, Melvyn (1939-)

2006

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Gai bian shi jie de 12 ben shu = 12 books that changed the world

Bragg, Melvyn (1939-); He, Wanlan

2008

Translation of: 12 books that changed the world.

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Methuen

1950-1977

Correspondence on publishing of The Galloping Centaur. Includes MS changes and MS and TS introduction and biography for 2nd edition.

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The life and posthumous works of Arthur Maynwaring, Esq : containing several original pieces and translations, in prose and verse, never before printed. To which are added, several political tracts written by him, before and after the change of the ministry

Maynwaring, Arthur (1668-1712); Oldmixon, John (1673-1742); Bell, Andrew (1720); Taylor, William (1723); Baker, J (fl. 1709-1711)

1715

With twelve final leaves of index. The editor's dedication signed: J.O., i.e. John Oldmixon. Page 358 misnumbered 356.

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The life and posthumous works of Arthur Maynwaring, Esq : containing several original pieces and translations, in prose and verse, never before printed. To which are added, several political tracts written by him, before and after the change of the ministry

Maynwaring, Arthur (1668-1712); Oldmixon, John (1673-1742); Bell, Andrew (1720); Taylor, William (1723); Baker, J (fl. 1709-1711)

1715

With twelve final leaves of index. The editor's dedication signed: J.O., i.e. John Oldmixon. Page 358 misnumbered 356.

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The Foundling hospital for wit : Intended for the reception and preservation of such brats of wit and humour, whose parents chuse to drop them. Containing all the satires, odes, ballads, epigrams, &c. that have been wrote since the change of the ministry, many of which have never before been printed (v.1-3)

Hanbury Williams, Sir Charles (1708-1759)

1743-49

No more published. First edition. Title-pages vary: those for nos.2-5 give a contents list and add: by Timothy Silence, Esq. [pseud. i.e. C. Hanbury Williams]. Folding plate "The female voluntee...

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The Foundling hospital for wit : Intended for the reception and preservation of such brats of wit and humour, whose parents chuse to drop them. Containing all the satires, odes, ballads, epigrams, &c. that have been wrote since the change of the ministry, many of which have never before been printed

Hanbury Williams, Sir Charles (1708-1759)

1743-49

No more published. First edition. Title-pages vary: those for nos.2-5 give a contents list and add: by Timothy Silence, Esq. [pseud. i.e. C. Hanbury Williams]. Folding plate "The female voluntee...

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A paladin of philanthropy : and other papers

Dobson, Austin (1840-1921)

1899

A paladin of philanthropy.--Goldsmith's poems and plays.-- Angelo's ʻReminiscences.'--The latest life of Steele.--The author of ʻMonsieur Tonson.'--Boswell's predecessors and editors.--An English en...

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E.D. Mackerness

1986-1997

Correspondence arranging visits between the two. Discussion of travels and changes in English department. Lectures, writing and teaching including involvement with University of the Third Age, private...

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Material relating to a production of 'Ludd!'

May 1979

The accrual relates to a production of Mackendrick's play 'Ludd!' at the Little Theatre, Bristol, by Jeremy Mulford under the name July Fox.

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