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A new theory of comets; (laws of motion,) &c. plainly shewing, that they are not solid, compact, fixed and durable bodies like those of the Planets: But that they are Solar Meteors, or Exhalations of the same nature with our smoke, which flying to a certain distance from the Sun, thicken (or draw together) to such a Mass, that at last their own Gravity forces them back into its Blaze; where they no sooner arrive but they take Fire, and are violently thrown off in right Lines thro' the Universe, till their own Flames have exhausted their Substance. - The whole being freed from the absurd Opinion, and Error of Sir Isaac Newton, upon this Subject: To which are added, several debates on the above, with the author's answer: Till at last this Theory, now stands confirmed beyond all Contradiction. By Michael Woods, F.R.S.
Woods, Michael.Date: MDCCLXVIII [1768]- Books
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The discovery of witchcraft : proving that the compacts and contracts of witches with devils and all infernal spirits or familiars are but erroneous novelties and imaginary conceptions : also discovering, how far their power extendeth in killing, tormenting, consuming, or curing the bodies of men, women, children, or animals by charms, philtres, periapts, pentacles, curses, and conjurations : wherein likewise the unchristian practices and inhumane dealings of searchers and witch-tryers upon aged, melancholly, and superstitious people, in extorting confessions by terrors and tortures, and in devising false marks and symptoms, are notably detected ... : in sixteen books / by Reginald Scot ... ; whereunto is added an excellent Discourse of the nature and substance of devils and spirits, in two books : the first by the aforesaid author, the second now added in this third edition ... conducing to the compleating of the whole work, with nine chapters at the beginning of the fifteenth [sic] book of The discovery.
Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599Date: 1665- Archives and manuscripts
Audio cassette tape of BBC radio programme "Quest for Dr. James Barry" by June Rose
Date: 1973Reference: RAMC/1069/3Part of: Royal Army Medical Corps Muniments Collection- Books
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A new and complete illustration of the celestial science of astrology: or, The art of foretelling future events and contingencies by the aspects, positions, and influences of the heavenly bodies. Founded on natural philosophy, scripture, reason, and the mathematics. In four parts. Part I. An enquiry into, the defence of astrology; ... Part II. Examples for acquiring a practical knowledge of astrology, with rules for calculating, rectifying, and judging nativities; ... Part III. Meteorological astrology defined and explained: ... To which is added, a collection of improved tables, contrived to answer all the purposes of astronomical calculations. Part IV. The distinction between astrology, and the diabolical practice of exorcism; in which the methods used for raising up and consulting spirits, are laid open, with various, instances of their compacts with wicked men. Account off applications and spirits; including a general display of the mysteries of witchcraft, divination, charms, and necromancy. Compiled from a series of intense study and application, and founded on real examples and experience. By Ebenezer Sibly, Astro, Philo. Embellished with curious copper-plates.
Sibly, E. (Ebenezer), 1751-1800.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A particular and conditions of sale of a noble, valuable freehold estate, situate, lying and being in the counties of Cambridge and Suffolk, consisting of the manors of Horseheath, Carbonells, Limberries, Borsers Hall, Jacobs Goodridge, Barham, Eynell, West Wickham, Stretly Hall, and Yenold, together with the Rectory impropriate of West Wickham, capital Mansion, Park, Lawns, Gardens, &c. The estates of the Rt. Hon. Lord Montfort; also Several Messuages, Farms, Lands, Tenements, &c. containing near Five Thousand Acres of Arable, Meadow, Pasture and Wood Land; the Whole compact and within a Ring Fence, divided into several eligible Farms, let to good Tenants, at the several Rents (exclusive of the Mansion House) of 3050£. per Annum. Which will be sold by auction, In Seventeen Lots, by Mess. Christie and Ansell, At their Great Room next Cumberland House, Pall Mall, on Monday, June 2, 1777, at One O'Clock. N. B. Mr. Lagden at Abington, near Horseheath, will shew the Estate; and Plans of the Estate may be seen at Mess. Christie and Ansell's, Pall-Mall.
Christie and Ansell (London, England)Date: 1777]- Books
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A new and complete illustration of the celestial science of astrology: Or, The art of foretelling future events and contingencies by the aspects, positions, and influences of the heavenly bodies. Founded on natural philosphy, scripture, reason, and the mathematics. In four parts. Part I. An enquiry into, and defence of astrology; ... Part II. Examples for acquiring a practical knowledge of astrology, with rules for calculating, rectifying, and judging nativities; ... Part III. Meteoroloical astrology defined and explained: ... To which is added, a collection of improved tables, contrived to answer all the purposes astronomical calculations. Part IV. The distinction between astrology, and the diabolical practice of exorcism; in which the methods used for raising up and consulting spirits, are laid open, with various instances of their compacts with wicked men. Account of apparitions and spirits; including a general display of the mysteries of witchcraft, divination, charms, and necromancy compiled from a series of intense study and application, and founded on real examples and experience. By Ebenezer Sibly, astro. philo. Embellished with curious copper-plates.
Sibly, E. (Ebenezer), 1751-1800.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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The particulars, and conditions of sale, of a valuable and most desirable freehold estate, in the county of Essex, Situate One Mile from Romford, and Thirteen from London, consisting of the manor or reputed manor of Gidea Hall; A Very Elegant and Capital Mansion, called Cidea-Hall. With all Convenient Attached and detached offices, Beautiful lawns, Plantations, Pleasure-Grounds, Gardens, and Fish-Ponds, and several surrounding rich meadows; containing, in the whole, one hundred and seventy-nine acres of rich land, All lying perfectly compact, in a Ring Fence, And forming one of the Most Complete Residences in the Vicinity of London; which will be sold by auction, by Mr Young, at Garraway's Coffee-House, 'change-Alley, Cornhill, London, on Wednesday the 2d day of August, 1797, at Twelve O'Clock, in one lot. May be viewed with Tickets from Mr. Young, No 58. Chancery-Lane; of whom printed Particulars may be had, and where a Plan may be seen: Also at the Unicorn, Hare-Street; Cock, Romford; Crown, Brentwood; Black Boy, Chelmsford; and at Garraway's. - Mr. Loxley, at Hare-Street, will shew the Estate.
Young, John (Auctioneer)Date: 1797]- Books
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The particulars of a capital and very valuable freehold estate, most desirably situate In a fine Sporting Part of the County of Leicester, Seven Miles from Grantham, Seven from Melton-Mowbray, and Twenty from the Town of Leicester; comprising The Reputed Manor or Lordship of Coston, and One Thousand, Four Hundred, and Ninety-Nine Acres, Three Rood, and Eleven Perch, be the same more or less, of ancient inclosed fertile Grazing Meadow and Arable Land. Subject to a small annual Payment in lieu of all Tythes, And divided into eligible Farms, lying compact, nearly within Ring Fences, and agreeably intersected by a Rivulet; With Dwelling-Houses, Barns, Stabling, and suitable Out-Buildings; A Water Corn Mill, and sundry small Messuages and Cottages; the whole let to Mess. Gilbert, Bullivant, & Richard Harris, as Joint Tenants at will; at very old rents, amounting to Nine Hundred and Fifteen Pounds per Annum; the yearly value upon a late survey, near Twelve Hundred Pounds: Which will be sold by Auction, By Mr. Skinner and Co. On Wednesday the 12th of April, 1786, At Twelve O'Clock, At Garraway's Coffee-House, 'change-Alley, London; in five lots.
Skinner and Co. (London, England)Date: 1786]- Books
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Particulars of and conditions of sale for, a large and valuable estate, called Goldings; situate near Hertford, about 23 Miles distant from London: lately in the occupation of the Right Honourable the Lady Dowager St. John, deceased; Consisting of the Manors of Waterford Hall and Half Hyde, and the Demesne Lands thereunto belonging; together with a large and elegant Mansion House, with all necessary Out-Offices, a Pleasure Garden, and Wood of 10 Acres, a Kitchen Garden of about two Acres, all walled in, and bounded by about 14 Acres of Pasture Land; adjoining to which is a compact Farm, containing in the whole about 210 Acres; and several other Farms, all let to substantial Tenants, at an yearly Rent of about Six Hundred Pounds. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent garden, on Tuesday the 20th of March 1770, in seven distinct lots, Beginning punctually at Twelve O'Clock, viz. The said Mansion consists, on the attic story, of 7 convenient Bedchambers for Servants, a large Bedchambers neatly finished with Portland chimney pieces, closets, &c.
Mr. Langford and Son.Date: 1770]- Books
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The British antidote to caledonian poison: Containing fifty-three anti-ministerial, political, satirical, and comic prints, for those remarkable years 1762, and 1763. To which are added, three sheets of letter-press, containing a humorous character of the kingdom and people of Scotland, all the best political songs, and several original humorous essays, poems, &c. so as to render the whole compleatly entertaining. Vol I. Contains twenty-seven copper-plates, among which are several shilling prints, viz. 1 The triple compact. 2 Political see-saw. 3 A wonderful sight. 4 Political puzzle. 5 Jack boot kick'd down. 6 Lion entranc'd. 7 The kitchen. 8 Who'll take a peep. 9 Laird of the posts. 10 Loaded boot. 11 The highest post. 12 The triple post. 13 John bull's house in flames. 14 The loaded zebra. 15 Political crammers. 16 The butesier. 17 Voyage to Moneyland. 18 Arrival there. 19 Windsor minuet. 20 State quack. 21 Boot exalted. 22 John bull and sister peg. 23 Tent, or true contrast. 24 Flying machine 25 Blockhead and boot. 25 The Scotch parlour. 26 Glasgow and Aberdeen poetry professors.
Date: [1764?]- Digital Images
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The particulars of a captial and very valuable freehold estate, Desirably situate in the parishes of Turvey, Newton, and Clifton, (seven miles from the town of Bedford, four from Olney, and eight from Newport Pagnel) in the counties of Bedford and Bucks; comprising the desirable manor of Turvey, co-extensive with the parish, and bounded by the river Ouse for near two miles, in which there is the sole right of fishery, the perpetual advowson and next presentation to the rectory of Turvey. Also the manor of Clifton, and nineteen eligible compact farms, containing three thousand five hundred and forty-three acres of fertile meadow, pasture, and arable land, all inclosed and well fenced, (except one hundred and sixty-five acres) with suitable farm houses and out-buildings, a water corn mill, three public houses, and sundry messuages; the whole let to unexceptionable good tenants, Messrs. Davison, Skevington, Battams, Jones, Rowe, Pearson, Sheffield, Lawrence, Fowler, Allebone, Manning, and others, the annual rental two thousand and forty-six pounds fourteen shillings. Which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Skinner and Co. on Wednesday the 22d of November, 1786, at twelve o'clock, at Garraway's Coffee-House, 'Change-Alley, London, In six lots.
Skinner and Co. (London, England)Date: 1786]- Books
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Devonshire. To be Sold by Auction, On Tuesday the 21st Day of October next, At four O'Clock in the Afternoon, At the London Inn, Exeter, In one or two Lots, to be determined at the Sale, All that part of the Manor of Drewsteignton, commonly called the Holt lands; Together with the High Rents, Royalties, and Privileges belonging to the Whole Manor of Drewsteignton, And the Advowson, or perpetual right of Presentation (after the next Presentation) to the Rectory of Drewsteignton, which is esteemed one of the most valuable Rectories in the West of England, Pleasantly situated about Ten Miles West of the City of Exeter. The Glebe Land belonging and adjoining to the Parsonage, is upwards of Four Hundred and Fifty Acres. The Manor contains upwards of 700 Acres of Land, divided into small Farms, held by several Tenants for Terms, determinable on the Deaths of One, Two, and Three Lives. This Estate is very compact, and covered almost with fine young Timber. N. B. Mr. William Ponsford, of East Ford, will shew the lands; and for further particulars, apply to Mr. T. Rashleigh, Hatton-Street, London; Mr. Grigg, Bookseller, Exeter; or Mr. C. Rashleigh, St. Austell, Cornwall. Dated Aug. 23, 1783.
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Illustration of a fragment of a spherical volcanic bomb.
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Description of Elgin Garden, the property of David Hosack, M.D.
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.Date: [1802?]- Books
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The particulars of three valuable and most compact freehold estates, situate in Rendlesham, Butley, and Leiston, In the Vicinity of Woodbridge, Wickham-Market, and Saxmundham, and the Sea Ports of Orford and Aldborough, In the County of Suffolk; With the advantage of, and lordship over, a navigable river, bounding Part of the Estates; comprising Five Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty-One Acres, Two Rood, and Twenty-Six Perches, be the same more or less, of land; Divided into very eligible Farms, with Dwelling-Houses and suitable Out-Buildings; Let to respectable tenants, at yearly Rents amounting to One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty - five Pounds, Eighteen Shillings, Exclusive of the desirable and extensive manors of Bavents and Colviles, Naunton - Hall, Butley, and Tangham, abundantly stocked with Game; The Quit-Rents and Fines amounting annually, on an Average for the last 20 Years, to Forty-Five Pounds, Twelve Shillings, and Sixpence: and One Hundred and Seventy Acres of Wood Land, Plantations, Pleasure-Grounds, Gardens, and a commodious Mansion and Offices, in Hand, called naunton - hall, Situate on a dry healthy Soil, recently modernized and compleatly repaired at an Expence of near six thousand pounds. which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Skinner and Co. On Thursday the 15th of June, 1786, at Twelve O'Clock, At Garraway's Coffee-House, 'change-Alley, London, in three lots.
Skinner, Thomas (Auctioneer)Date: 1786]- Books
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The particulars of valuable freehold estates, most advantageously situate at Middleton Cheney, Warkworth, Overthrupp, Nethercott, and Grimsbury, in the county of Northampton, contiguous and a short distance from the capital market town of Banbury, and the Oxford and Coventry Canal; Comprising the extensive manor of Middleton, with royalties, immunities, and appurtenances, one thousand one hundred and sixty-five acres of land, tythe free, divided into excellent and very compact dairy and corn farms, capable of great improvement; the whole let to very old tenants at will, at nett rents amounting to one thousand five hundred and seventeen pounds Eight Shillings per annum, and are of the estimated value of about one thousand eight hundred pounds per annum: which will be sold by auction, by Mess. Skinner, Dyke, and Skinner, on Thursday the 18th of April, 1799, at twelve o'clock, at Garraway's Coffee House, 'Change Alley, Cornhill, London, in ten lots. To be viewed till the sale, by applying to Mr. Aplin, solicitor, Banbury, of whom printed particulars may be had: also of Mr. Hopcraft, surveyor, croton; at the Red Lion, Banbury; George, Buckingham; Crown, Brackely; Saracen's Head, Daventry; of the printers of the Oxford and Northampton papers; of Mess. Sandys and Horton, Crane Court, Fleet Street; at the place of sale; and of Mess. Skinner, Dyke, and Skinner, Aldersgate Street, London, where plans may be seen.
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Daniel O'Connell devoutly kisses the foot of Lord John Russell, leader of the House, dressed as the Pope and seated on a papal throne. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1837.
Doyle, John, 1797-1868.Date: 12 December 1837Reference: 36694iPart of: HB sketches- Books
Encyclopédie, ou, Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers par une sociéte de gens de lettres : mis en ordre & publié par M. Diderot ; & quant à la partie mathématique, par M. d'Alembert.
Date: [1985?]- Books
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The city and country purchaser's and builder's dictionary: or, the complete builder's guide. Containing An Explanation of all the Terms of Art used by Workmen; as also what is necessary to be known in the Art of Building, as well by Gentlemen, as Artificers of Every Denomination. In the following Useful Particulars, viz. The Qualities, Quantities, Proportions, and Value of all Materials used in Building. The best Method of preparing those Materials. The Methods of Measuring most Sorts of Artificers Work. The City and Country Prices of Workmanship. Aphorisms, or Rules necessary to be observed in Building, as to Situation, Contrivance, Compactness, Uniformity, Conveniency, Firmness, Form, &c. Estimates of the Expence of Building any Fabrick, great or small. Rules for the Valuation of Houses. Rules to be observed in Repairs, &c. The Propagation and Culture of such Trees, as are used in Building, and planted as well for Ornament as Profit, with the Soils and Management proper for each Species; and Rules for their Measuring, Felling, Sawing, &c. A brief and clear Description of the various Parts of Painting and Sculpture, and the several Arts depending on them. Including briefly the Theory and Practice of Architecture, in its different Branches. Very useful to Gentlemen, to Work-Masters and Work-Men, in the making of Bargains, Contracts or Computations, relating to any Part of Building, &c. Originally written and compiled by Richard Neve, Philomath.
Neve, Richard.Date: M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]- Books
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The toilet of Flora; or, a collection of the most simple and approved methods of preparing baths, essences, pomatums, powders, perfumes, and sweet-scented waters. With receipts for cosmetics of every kind ... for the use of ladies / [Anon].
Date: 1779