Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books, Volume 1F. C. & J. Rivington, 1807 - Bibliographical literature |
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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
... Museum , by the death of Mr. Harper , I applied , under the sanction of the Bishop of Durham's recommendation , and received my appointment , regularly signed by the late Archbishop of Canterbury , the late Lord Chancellor Eldon , and ...
... Museum , by the death of Mr. Harper , I applied , under the sanction of the Bishop of Durham's recommendation , and received my appointment , regularly signed by the late Archbishop of Canterbury , the late Lord Chancellor Eldon , and ...
Page ix
... 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 , to be an object of ...
... 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 , to be an object of ...
Page xvi
... Museum , with the sanction of the most respectable re- commendation . I mention not his name- the wounds of his own conscience must be so severe a punishment , that I shall not in- crease his sufferings . Satisfied with the credentials ...
... Museum , with the sanction of the most respectable re- commendation . I mention not his name- the wounds of his own conscience must be so severe a punishment , that I shall not in- crease his sufferings . Satisfied with the credentials ...
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... Museum , formerly belonged to Dr. Askew . At the sale of Dr. Askew's manuscripts it was purchased by a Mr. Jackson , of the City , for 261. 5s . This Mr. Jackson was a Quaker , and a dealer in wine and spirits . He had a great passion ...
... Museum , formerly belonged to Dr. Askew . At the sale of Dr. Askew's manuscripts it was purchased by a Mr. Jackson , of the City , for 261. 5s . This Mr. Jackson was a Quaker , and a dealer in wine and spirits . He had a great passion ...
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