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Hamilton and Balfour (Edinburgh, Scotland)

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    Catalogue of exceeding curious and valuable books, In most languages and faculties, lately imported from France and Holland, consisting of several thousand volumes, which are to be sold at the shop of Gavin Hamilton and John Balfour, for ready money only, the sowest price of each book being marked in the catalogue. The books are generally in very fine condition, and, for the most part, entirely new, the best editions, and elegantly bound. A great many are very capital books, and rarely to be found in this place. There is particularly a very full collection of the classics, both Greek and Latin, the best editions, and the largest assortment of French books that has been seen in this country. Catalogues to be had at the shop of Gavin Hamilton and John Balfour, who will execute commissions for any gentleman in the country. The books will be sold to the first gentleman that demands them, without respect of persons.

    Hamilton and Balfour (Edinburgh, Scotland) | Date: M,DCC,LXIV. [1764]
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    A catalogue of books, in physic and surgery, That are to be disposed of, by way of sale, (the lowest price being mark'd at each book) for ready money only, on Wednesday the first of November, and is to continue till all are sold off. Catalogues to be had at the shop of G. Hamilton and J. Balfour. The first speaker is always to be preferred. 1752.

    Hamilton and Balfour (Edinburgh, Scotland) | Date: 1752
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