Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books, Volume 1F. C. & J. Rivington, 1807 - Bibliographical literature |
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Page viii
... curiosity of strangers , and to ex- hibit , where the recommendation justified confidence , the sources of instruction and amusement which were committed to my ' care . But this I did not conceive to be sufficient ; I thought that the ...
... curiosity of strangers , and to ex- hibit , where the recommendation justified confidence , the sources of instruction and amusement which were committed to my ' care . But this I did not conceive to be sufficient ; I thought that the ...
Page ix
... curious pursuit . The Museum contains great treasures of this kind , and most particularly in old English Literature , which had ever been a favourite branch of my occasional investigation , and which I knew , at this particular time ...
... curious pursuit . The Museum contains great treasures of this kind , and most particularly in old English Literature , which had ever been a favourite branch of my occasional investigation , and which I knew , at this particular time ...
Page xi
... curious books from his valuable Collection , but for his kind and friendly attention to me under a misfortune as unforeseen as it was severe . Mr. Barnard , the King's Librarian , whom I have long known and esteemed , admitted me to the ...
... curious books from his valuable Collection , but for his kind and friendly attention to me under a misfortune as unforeseen as it was severe . Mr. Barnard , the King's Librarian , whom I have long known and esteemed , admitted me to the ...
Page xii
... curious . articles in his collection , the clearness , the precision , and the kindness of his various communications on many subjects of Early English Literature , concerning which , I was either ignorant or imperfectly acquainted . No ...
... curious . articles in his collection , the clearness , the precision , and the kindness of his various communications on many subjects of Early English Literature , concerning which , I was either ignorant or imperfectly acquainted . No ...
Page xiv
... curious articles , which however , as I am , from my local connection , intitled to the benefit of them , I should not have mentioned , except that it affords me an opportunity of expressing my esteem for Mr. Watts , the worthy ...
... curious articles , which however , as I am , from my local connection , intitled to the benefit of them , I should not have mentioned , except that it affords me an opportunity of expressing my esteem for Mr. Watts , the worthy ...
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