Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books, Volume 1F. C. & J. Rivington, 1807 - Bibliographical literature |
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Page v
... of choice among almost infinite materials ; and finally , with every thing I could possibly desire to cheer the present , and to animate me to future exertion . My situation at the conclusion of these two volumes is A 3 My.
... of choice among almost infinite materials ; and finally , with every thing I could possibly desire to cheer the present , and to animate me to future exertion . My situation at the conclusion of these two volumes is A 3 My.
Page vi
... inscribed , and who has invariably demonstrated a warm and friendly zeal towards Literature and its dis- ciples , asked me if I should wish for a situ ation ation in the British Museum . It was the thing vi PREFACE .
... inscribed , and who has invariably demonstrated a warm and friendly zeal towards Literature and its dis- ciples , asked me if I should wish for a situ ation ation in the British Museum . It was the thing vi PREFACE .
Page vii
William Beloe. ation in the British Museum . It was the thing of all others I most wished . It had long been the great object of my ambition . I knew and esteemed almost all its members ; and from long and familiar acquaintance with ...
William Beloe. ation in the British Museum . It was the thing of all others I most wished . It had long been the great object of my ambition . I knew and esteemed almost all its members ; and from long and familiar acquaintance with ...
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... thing to stimulate me in persevering in my pur- pose . I cannot have a better opportunity to make my acknowledgements where they are so eminently due . I begin with the Marquis of Stafford , who with great kindness admitted me to his va ...
... thing to stimulate me in persevering in my pur- pose . I cannot have a better opportunity to make my acknowledgements where they are so eminently due . I begin with the Marquis of Stafford , who with great kindness admitted me to his va ...
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... one who has no worldly consolation . The cup which was administered to me had gall , indeed , at the top - I found hope , serenity , and peace of mind at the bottom . I pass I pass now to other things . Some will say xviii PREFACE .
... one who has no worldly consolation . The cup which was administered to me had gall , indeed , at the top - I found hope , serenity , and peace of mind at the bottom . I pass I pass now to other things . Some will say xviii PREFACE .
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