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Brotherton Collection16
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english literature25
english poetry13
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rare books11
authors, english9
eighteenth century9
letters2
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Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937)12
Ashley Library11
Allan, George, 1736-18009
Basire, Isaac9
Basire, Isaac (1704-1768)9
Basire, James, 1730-18029
Bentley, Samuel9
Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868)9
Bowyer, William, 1663-17379
Bowyer, William, 1699-17779

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.1)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.2)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.3)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.4)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.5)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.6)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.7)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.8)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century; : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index (v.9)

Nichols, John (1745-1826); Bentley, Samuel (1785-1868); Basire, Isaac (1704-1768); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Collyer, Joseph (1748-1827); Nichols, John (1745-1826); Nichols, Son, and Bentley

1812.[-1816.]

Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [ie. Samuel Bentley]. Dates of publication vary: v.1-6: 1812; v.7;pt.1: 1813; v.7;pt.2: 1816; v.8: 1814; v.9: 1815. Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains ...

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The Ashley Library : a catalogue of printed books, manuscripts and autograph letters (v.1)

Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937); Ashley Library

1922-1936

"Part of plates printed on both sides." "Of this book two hundred copies only have been printed." Device on recto of last leaf inscribed: The Ashley library. Privately printed. "Mr. Wise's aim.....

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The Ashley Library : a catalogue of printed books, manuscripts and autograph letters (v.2)

Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937); Ashley Library

1922-1936

"Part of plates printed on both sides." "Of this book two hundred copies only have been printed." Device on recto of last leaf inscribed: The Ashley library. Privately printed. "Mr. Wise's aim.....

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The Ashley Library : a catalogue of printed books, manuscripts and autograph letters (v.3)

Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937); Ashley Library

1922-1936

"Part of plates printed on both sides." "Of this book two hundred copies only have been printed." Device on recto of last leaf inscribed: The Ashley library. Privately printed. "Mr. Wise's aim.....

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