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| People and organisations | Count |
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| Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764) | 36 |
| Reed, Isaac | 23 |
| Reed, Isaac (1742-1807) | 23 |
| Collier, John Payne | 12 |
| Collier, John Payne (1789-1883) | 12 |
| Gilchrist, Octavius | 12 |
| Gilchrist, Octavius (1779-1823) | 12 |
| Dodsley, Robert | 5 |
| Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope | 3 |
| Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of (1694-1773) | 3 |
The oeconomy of human life : in two parts
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of (1694-1773); Hill, Sir John (1714?-1775)
1765
Part the second has separate t.p., also dated 1765 [p.71]. Also attributed to Lord Chesterfield; cf. Notes and queries, 1st ser., v. 10.
The preceptor : containing a general course of education : wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth : in twelve parts : illustrated with maps and useful cuts... [etc.] (v.1)
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784)
1769
Head- and tailpieces. initials. Dedication signed: R. Dodsley, and dated 1748. By Robert Dodsley. Cf. Halkett & Laing. Vol. 1: [2], xliv, 5-414 p., [30] plates (29 folded); vol. 2: [2], 560 p., ...
The preceptor : containing a general course of education : wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth : in twelve parts : illustrated with maps and useful cuts... [etc.] (v.2)
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784)
1769
Head- and tailpieces. initials. Dedication signed: R. Dodsley, and dated 1748. By Robert Dodsley. Cf. Halkett & Laing. Vol. 1: [2], xliv, 5-414 p., [30] plates (29 folded); vol. 2: [2], 560 p., ...
Cleone : a tragedy
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Bell, John (1745-1831)
1792
"This play... is built in part upon the old French legend of St. Genevieve": preface.
L'economia della vita umana
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of (1694-1773); Hill, Sir John (1714?-1775)
1797
No chain-lines; 4 leaves per gathering. Also attributed to Lord Chesterfield; cf. Notes and queries, 1st ser., v. 10.
The toy-shop : To which are added, Epistles and poems on several occasions
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764)
1736
"Epistles and poems" have separate part-title, sig. D1 (p. 25). Pagination jumps from 48 to 37 (from E6 to F1).
Economie de la vie humaine, traduit de l'anglais. Par L. G. Taillefer... [etc.]
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Hill, Sir John (1714?-1775); Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of (1694-1773)
An X - 1802
Part 1 of which has been attributed also to the Earl of Chesterfield, and pt.2 to John Hill. Cf. Notes and queries, 1st ser., v.10, and Dict. nat. biog.
The footman's friendly advice to his brethren of the livery : and to all servants in general: under the following heads, viz. honesty, carefulness, obedience... &c. to which is prefix'd, an introduction, humbly submitted to the consideration of all noblemen, gentlemen, and ladies, who keep many servants. Also a postscript, in answer to Squire Moreton's pamphlet, intituled, Every body's business, is no body's
Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Defoe, Daniel (1661?-1731)
[1730]
'Every body's business' was written by Defoe under the pseudonym of Andrew Moreton; the Introduction and Postscript are attributed to him (see Strauss 'Robert Dodsley', pp.21-3). Last two (unnumbere...
The complaint. Or, Night-thoughts on life, death, & immortality : Night the fifth
Young, Edward (1683-1765); Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Cooper, Mary (1761)
1743
Anonymous. By Edward Young. Fly-title A3 reads: "Night the fifth. The relapse. Humbly inscribed to the Right honourable the Earl of Litchfield". Title vignette, head pieces. Possibly this part w...
Night the second : On time, death, friendship. Humbly inscrib'd to the Right honourable the Earl of Wilmington
Young, Edward (1683-1765); Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Cooper, Thomas (1743)
M,DCC,XLII
With half-title: "The complaint: or, Night-thoughts on life, death, & immortality". Title vignette; head-piece. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-E⁴ F². First edition. With advertisement on half-title v...
The complaint: or, Night-thoughts on life, death, & immortality
Young, Edward (1683-1765); Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764); Cooper, Mary (1761)
1743
Anonymous. By Edward Young. Title page in red and black. Signatures: [A]² [B]⁴ C-G⁴. First edition. Fly-title on sig. B1: "Night the fourth. The Christian triumph. Containing our only cur...
An enquiry after virtue: in a letter to a friend
Morris, Robert (1701-1754); Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764)
[ca.1740]
A second part was published in 1743. Another impression (with altered t.-p.?) is called "The second edition." In verse. Anon., by Robert Morris.