Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books, Volume 1F.C. and J. Rivington, 1814 - Bibliographical literature |
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... sold at Paris in 1792 , and is now in the Bibliotheque Nationale * . There is a fine copy of this book in the King's Library , but it has only one Plate . It was pur- chased at Smith's sale , who was English Consul at Venice . The plate ...
... sold at Paris in 1792 , and is now in the Bibliotheque Nationale * . There is a fine copy of this book in the King's Library , but it has only one Plate . It was pur- chased at Smith's sale , who was English Consul at Venice . The plate ...
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... sold at Dr. Monro's sale for six guineas and a half . It had eight plates , and appears to have been the property of our Charles the First . The Pinelli copy sold for eighteen guineas , and was bought by Mr. Tighe . Mr. Johnes , the ...
... sold at Dr. Monro's sale for six guineas and a half . It had eight plates , and appears to have been the property of our Charles the First . The Pinelli copy sold for eighteen guineas , and was bought by Mr. Tighe . Mr. Johnes , the ...
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... sold for 561. 15s . It now adorns the splendid collection of the Duke of Grafton . At the Duke de la Valliere's sale it produced 1180 livres . Earl Spencer is in possession of a copy . 5. Luciani Opera . Edit . Princeps . 1496 .. For ...
... sold for 561. 15s . It now adorns the splendid collection of the Duke of Grafton . At the Duke de la Valliere's sale it produced 1180 livres . Earl Spencer is in possession of a copy . 5. Luciani Opera . Edit . Princeps . 1496 .. For ...
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... sold for 581. 16s . No. 9 . Macrobii Opera , Editio Princeps . Vet . 1472 . Two guineas and a half was the price of this book , to Dr. Askew , at Dr. Mead's sale . At Dr. Askew's sale , the British Museum could not ob- tain it for less ...
... sold for 581. 16s . No. 9 . Macrobii Opera , Editio Princeps . Vet . 1472 . Two guineas and a half was the price of this book , to Dr. Askew , at Dr. Mead's sale . At Dr. Askew's sale , the British Museum could not ob- tain it for less ...
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... sold at his sale for 71. 10s . A copy of this book was purchased by Dr. Askew at Mr. West's sale for three pounds . At Dr. Askew's sale it was bought by Mr. Mason for five pounds . It would , if sold now , produce four times as much ...
... sold at his sale for 71. 10s . A copy of this book was purchased by Dr. Askew at Mr. West's sale for three pounds . At Dr. Askew's sale it was bought by Mr. Mason for five pounds . It would , if sold now , produce four times as much ...
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Page 76 - I have also this truth to say of the author, that he was in his time a man generally known, and as well beloved; for he was humble, and obliging in his behaviour, a gentleman, a scholar, very innocent and prudent: and indeed his whole life was useful, quiet, and virtuous.
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Page 352 - Imprinted at London by Simon Stafford for Cuthbert Burby : And are to be sold at his shop neere the Royall Exchange, 1599.