Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books, Volume 1F. C. & J. Rivington, 1807 - Bibliographical literature |
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Page vii
... Librarian . I was at that time at the head of a re- spectable institution , and in the enjoyment of no contemptible emolument . However , when the vacancy of Under Librarian hap- pened at the Museum , by the death of Mr. Harper , I ...
... Librarian . I was at that time at the head of a re- spectable institution , and in the enjoyment of no contemptible emolument . However , when the vacancy of Under Librarian hap- pened at the Museum , by the death of Mr. Harper , I ...
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... Marquis of Stafford , who with great kindness admitted me to his va- luable library , where my excellent friend , Mr. Todd , eagerly and anxiously facilitated my researches . 8 To To the learned Bishop of Rochester I have not only PREFACE .
... Marquis of Stafford , who with great kindness admitted me to his va- luable library , where my excellent friend , Mr. Todd , eagerly and anxiously facilitated my researches . 8 To To the learned Bishop of Rochester I have not only PREFACE .
Page xi
... Librarian , whom I have long known and esteemed , admitted me to the innumerable rarities under his custody . When I name Mr. Douce , and call him , as I am allowed to do , my friend , it may seem superfluous to add another word con ...
... Librarian , whom I have long known and esteemed , admitted me to the innumerable rarities under his custody . When I name Mr. Douce , and call him , as I am allowed to do , my friend , it may seem superfluous to add another word con ...
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... Librarian of the College , who , in every undertaking which has the benefit of Literature in view , is always prompt and kind in his assistance . Lastly , I must introduce the name of Mr. Nares . The intimate and affectionate connection ...
... Librarian of the College , who , in every undertaking which has the benefit of Literature in view , is always prompt and kind in his assistance . Lastly , I must introduce the name of Mr. Nares . The intimate and affectionate connection ...
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