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A letter to the author of Christianity as old as the creation, upon the immorality of fornication. With remarks upon Jephthah's vow; and upon Israel's borrowing jewels of Egypt. By Anthony Holbrook, Rector of Waltham Parva in Essex.
Holbrook, Anthony, -1749.Date: 1731- Books
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The history and antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: Containing, an account of its first establishment, building, reedifications, repairs, endowments, benefactions, chapels, altars, shrines, reliques, chauntries, obiits, ornaments, books, jewels, plate, vestments; before the dissolution of the monastery: and the manner of its dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, monuments and inscriptions; with other things remarkable: which, with the several prospects of the church, are engraven by the best hands. The lives of the archbishops, priors, &c. of Christ-Church: with an account of learned men there flourishing in their several times. An appendix of ancient charters and writings relating to the church and monastery. A catalogue of the church-wealth in prior Estrey's time. An ancient Saxon obituary, and a large one continu'd thence downward. By the Reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- Books
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Inventory of crown jewels, 3 Edw.III. From a record in the Exchequer, communicated by Craven Ord, Esq. F.A.S. Dec.9, 1790.
Date: 1792]- Books
Jewels in the crown : the importance and characteristics of the UK's world-class universities / Russell International Excellence Group.
Date: [2012]- Ephemera
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The royal crowns : June 26 1902 : a crown of health.
Date: 1902- Ephemera
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The royal crowns : June 26 1902 : a crown of health.
Date: 1902- Books
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A cat may look on a Queen: or, a satyr on Her present Majesty. Attempted by John Dunton, author of the Satyr on King William. The second edition. To which is added, a distinct account of the several jewels in the crown of England.
Dunton, John, 1659-1733.Date: MDCCVIII. [1708]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: containing, an account of its first establishment, Building, Re-Edifications, Repairs, Endowments, Benefactions, Chapels, Altars, Shrines, Reliques, Chauntries, Obiits, Ornaments, Books, Jewels, Plate, Vestments; before the Dissolution of the Monastery: And the Manner of its Dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, Monuments and Inscriptions, with other Things remarkable: Which, with the several Prospects of the Church, are Engraven by the Best Hands. The lives of the Archbishops, Priors, &c. of Christ-Church: With an Account of Learned Men there flourishing in their several Times. An appendix of ancient charter and writings relating to the Church and Monastery. A Catalogue of the Church-Wealth in Prior Estrey's Time. An Ancient Saxon Obituary, and a Large One continu'd Thence downward. By the reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: containing, an account of its first establishment, Building, Re-Edifications, Repairs, Endowments, Benefactions, Chapels, Altars, Shrines, Reliques, Chauntries, Obiits, Ornaments, Books, Jewels, Plate, Vestments; before the Dissolution of the Monastery: And the Manner of its Dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, Monuments and Inscriptions; with other Things remarkable: Which, with the several Prospects of the Church, are Engraven by the best Hands. The lives of the Archbishops, Priors, &c. of Christ-Church: With an Account of Learned Men there flourishing in their several Times. An appendix of ancient charters and writings relating to the Church and Monastery. A Catalogue of the Church-Wealth in Prior Estrey's Time. An Ancient Saxon Obituary, and a Large One continu'd Thence downward. By the Reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Books
Homoeopathy : evergreen medicine jewel in the medical crown / by Ronald Livingston.
Livingston, Ronald.Date: 1991- Pictures
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Four distinctive and elaborately adorned women presenting a queen with many riches; representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America bearing the natural bounty of the world to an allegorical figure. Line engraving.
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Jewel decorated with a red cross and three stars given by Queen Victoria to Florence Nightingale for her work in Crimea. Colour lithograph, 1856.
Date: 14 February 1856Reference: 571713i- Books
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An Authentick account of the proceedings against John Wilkes, Esq; Member of Parliament for Aylesbury, and late colonel of the Buckinghamshire militia. Containing all the papers relative to this interesting affair, from that gentleman's being taken into custody by His Majesty's messengers, to his discharge at the Court of Common Pleas. With an abstract of that precious jewel of an Englishman, the Habeas Corpus Act. Also the North Briton no. 45. Being the paper for which Mr. Wilkes was sent to the Tower. Addressed to all lovers of liberty.
Date: 1763- Books
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A political dictionary for the guinea-less pigs, or, a glossary of emphatical words made use of by that jewel of a man, Deep Will. In his administration, and his plans for yoking and putting rings in the snouts of those grumbling swine, who raise such Horrid Grunting, when Tyrannical winds blow high.
Date: [1795?]- Pictures
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The mocking and flagellation of Christ. Line engraving by G. Sadeler after J. Palma the elder.
Palma, il Vecchio, 1480?-1528.Date: 1594Reference: 22999i- Books
Decoding our DNA : Craig Venter vs. Human Genome Project / Karen Gunnison Ballen.
Ballen, Karen GunnisonDate: [2013]- Books
CABI : a century of scientific endeavour / Denis Blight.
Blight, DenisDate: [2011]- Pictures
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Jesus appoints Peter as keeper of the keys to heaven; angels stand by. Engraving by G. Pasqualini after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino.
Guercino, 1591-1666.Date: 1600-1699Reference: 22612i- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada; with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory; in which, at one View, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Ancedotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armor, from William the Conqueror, to the late King George. 9. Of the Jewel Office and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Co'. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an account 1. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 80,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of Artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse-armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that fit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror, to the Late King George. 9. Of the jewel-office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money, written chiefly to direct the attention of spectators to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory; in which, at one View, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written-Chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its numerous curiosities: With an Account Of its Foundation, Increase, present State, Government, Customs and Privileges, Antiquities, Records, &c. Of the Lions, Tigers, and other noble and beautiful Beasts and Birds. Of the Spoils and Trophics of the Spanish Armada, with a full Account of the Destruction of that vast Armament in the Year 1588. Of the Foot Armoury, in which is contained compleat Arms for 100,000 Men. Of the Royal train of Artillery, comprehending the destructive Engines of all Kinds used in War. Of the Horse Armoury, consisting of the Kings, from William the Conqueror, down to George the Second, in compleat Suits of Armour, on Horseback. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia used at Coronations and on other Occasions; with a particular Account of the Attempt made by Colonel Blood to steal the Crown. And some Account of the Mint, and Method of Coining. Compiled principally for the Use of those who visit this wonderful Assemblage of Curiosities; and to enable them, at any future Time, to bring to their Recollection what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCC, [1800]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small Armory; in which, at one view, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel - Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1778]- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities: Giving an account, 1. Of its foundation, gradual increase, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts, kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 100,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of Artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror to His Late Majesty. 9. Of the jewel office, and the regalia used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money. Written chiefly to direct the attention of strangers to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to describe what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1796- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada; with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory: in which at one View may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit here on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to the late King George. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository; and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]