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Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784)56
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Covers and Publicity

c.1979-1980

Cover proofs for 'The Psalms With Their Spoils' with Routledge & Kegan Paul compliments slip. One of the proofs bears an ms note in Silkin's hand regarding Routledge sending a review copy of 'The Psal...

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His dark materials by Philip Pulman

2009

Adapted for the stage by Nicholas Wright from the books by Philip Pulman. Directors: Rachel Kavanaugh and Sarah Esdaile. Production in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company. 2 DVDs ...

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The window

no.1-7 (1951]-1954); 9 ([1956])

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Two letters to the Reverend Dr. Bentley... concerning his intended edition of the Greek Testament : together with the doctor's answer, and some account of what may be expected from that edition : with a particular enquiry into two texts of St. Matth. xix. 17. and xxvii. 9. and that famous one of St. John, I Epist. v. 7., There are three that bear record, &c

Craven, Joseph (1655?-1728); Bentley, Richard (1662-1742)

1717

"The original of Bentley's letter is preserved in the Library of Sidney Sussex College, endorsed 'University. Dr. Craven.' Joseph Craven, D.D., was Master of Sidney Sussex College 1722-1728. It seems ...

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The usurpers : or, The coffee-house politicians. A farce

1749

Error in paging: p. 9-62 numbered 17-70, the text being complete and continuous.

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Scratch

no.7 (spring 1972); no.17 (autumn 1997)

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Fireweed

no.1-7 (spring 1975-Dec. 1976); no.9 (June 1977); no.11 (Jan. 1978)

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Photographs: Boston

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

c.1998 - 2006

2 black and white portraits and 1 colour portrait of Geoffrey Hill taken during his time at Boston University.Held with these photographs are contact prints of 9 black and white portraits of Hill at B...

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The Roman brides revenge : A tragedy; as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal, by His Majesty's servants

Gildon, Charles (1665-1724)

1697

Pp.17-21 misnumbered 9-13; pp.22-23 misnumbered 41-51; p.24 misnumbered 16. Anon., C.Gildon.

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Pastorals

Philips, Ambrose (1674-1749); Hills, Henry (1713)

1710

Also issued as part of: 'A collection of the best English poetry, by several hands', London, 1717. In this edition p. 9, line 33 reads: Menalcus; p.5, line 17 ends "yet show". Variant: P. 5, line ...

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Common sense, or The Englishman's journal

1738-9 First year: Feb. 5, 1737-Jan. 28, 1738. This vol. includes papers from Fog's Journal for Jan. 17, Jan. 24 and Apr. 10, 1736. Seond year: Feb. 4, 1738-Jan. 27, 1739, omitting nos. for Apr. 29,...

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Antiquity

v.1, no.3 (Sept. 1927); v.5, no.17-18 (March-June 1931); v.7, no.25 (March 1933); v.8, no.32 - v.9, no.35 (Dec. 1934 - Sept. 1935)

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