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Publications printed for, and sold by, G. Terry, printer and publisher in Divinity, No. 54, Paternoster-Row, London.
Terry, Garnet.Date: 1794]- Books
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Proposals for printing by subscription the history and antiquities of the church and abby of Faversham, the priory of Davington, and maison-dieu of Ospringe, in Kent: to which will be added, a collection of the ancient funeral monuments in the neighbouring churches of preston, shelwich, graveney, bocton, &c. By John Lewis, A.M.
Lewis, John, 1675-1747.Date: 1727?]- Books
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Proposals for printing, by subscribtion, a work, intitled, encyclopd̆ia britannica; or, A new and complete dictionary of arts and sciences, Composed in the form of distinct treatises or systems. With accurate defitnitions and explanations of all the terms as they occur in the order of the alphabet; also full descriptions of the various machines, insruments, tools, figures, &c. necessary for illustrating them; and of the classes, kinds, preparations, and uses of natural productions, whether animals, vegetables, minerals, fossils, or fluids. Together with the account of the kingdoms provinces, cities, towns, and other remarkable places throughout the world. Illustrated with above one hundred and fifty large copperplates, exhibiting several thousand figures, accurately engraven. By a Society of Gentlemen in Scotland. To be dedicated, by permission, to Sir Laurence Dundas of kerse, baronet, member of Parliament for the city of Edinburgh.
Date: 1768]- Books
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Proposals for printing by subscription, the history of the College of Corpus Christi and the blessed Virgin Mary commonly called Bene't College, in the University of Cambridge, from its foundation to the present time. In two parts. I. Giving some account of its founders, benefactors and masters. II. Of its other principal members. For the farther perfecting whereof, a catalogue of all such as are known to have been members of that house (although intended as a supplement to the work) is now published, in hopes that whoever has any family memoirs, or historical collections relating thereto, will be so obliging as to communicate them to the author, Robert Masters, B.D. fellow of the college.
Masters, Robert, 1713-1798.Date: 1750]- Books
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Proposals for printing Repertorium ecclesiasticum parochiale diœcesis Londinensis: or, an ecclesiastical parochial history of the diocese of London. Giving an account of the Bishops of that see, from the first foundation thereof. Also, of the deans, archdeacons, dignitaries and prebendaries from the conquest. And lastly, of the several parish-churches, as well exempt as not exempt, within the limits of that diocese; and of their patrons and incumbents. And also, the endowments of several vicarages. And likewise, of the several religious houses that were within the same continu'd to the year of our lord, MDCLXXXVIII. In an alphabetical order. By Ric. Newcourt, notary-publick, one of the procurators-general of the arches-court of Canterbury; who lately executed the office of principal registary of the said diocese for near xxvii years. with a distinct map of the same; and a complete index. ...
Newcourt, Richard, -1679.Date: 1706?]- Books
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Proposals for publishing views of the principal cities and towns in England and Wales. To be engraved by Mess. Byrne, Pouncy, Medland, Landseer, &c from drawings by J. Farington, R.A.
Farington, Joseph, 1747-1821.Date: 1789]- Books
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Proposals for printing by subscription, several curious pieces, written by Doctor Swift, never before published.
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.Date: 1763]- Books
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Proposals for printing by subscription, in two volumes in folio, a book entitled, the doctrines of the Christian religion, explained and defended. Being the substance of the several lectures on the assemblies larger catechism, delivered on Lord's-day evenings, at the old jury. By Thomas Ridgley. ...
Ridgley, Thomas, 1667?-1734.Date: 1729]- Books
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Proposals for publishing by subscription, four views of the ruins of the antient city of St. Andrews, in Scotland. Drawn by John Oliphant, and elegantly engraved by Mr. Pouncy.
Oliphant, John, active 1775.Date: 1775]- Books
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Proposals for publishing by subscription, a print of the portico of the Parliament House, Dublin; from a view taken by Mr. James Malton, and now owhibiting at the Royal acadomy to be engraved in stroke engraving by Mr. Wilson Lowry. The dimensions of the print to be the same as the drawing, 24 inches long, by 18 wide.
Malton, James, -1803.Date: 1792]- Books
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Proposals for printing by subscription the history and antiquities of Essex. Compiled from the best and most ancient historians; from domesday-book, inquisitions post mortem, and other the most valuable records and MSS. &c. Particularly from the collections of the Late Rev. Mr. Holman, and Mr. Samuel Dale; including those of Mr. Richard Symonds, Mr. Thomas Jekyll, the Rev. Mr. John Ousely, Mr. Humfrey Wanley (who furnished materials out of the harleian library) and the great improvements of the late most accurate Mr. John Booth. The whole digested, improved, perfected, and brought down to the present time, by the Reverend Philip Morant, M.A. rector of St. Mary's, Colchester, &c. and Fellow of the society of antiquaries.
Morant, Philip, 1700-1770.Date: 1761]- Books
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Proposals for publishing on the first of January next, elegantly printed on superfine paper, with a new letter, and ornamented with cuts, adapted to the subject, a work, entituled, the New-Jerusalem Magazine; Or, A treasury of celestial, spiritual, and natural, knowledge. By a Society of Gentlemen, members of the New Church.
Society of Gentlemen, Members of the New Church.Date: 1789]- Books
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Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, a second edition of the complete history of England, from the descent of Julius Cs̆ar, to the treaty of Aix-la-chapelle, 1748. By T. Smollet, M. D.
Rivington and Fletcher (London, England)Date: 1758]- Books
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Proposals for printing by subscription, Moreh 'ilem letalmidim The students mute preceptor. In four volumes octavo: under the four following titles.
Kettilby, Joshua.Date: 1765?]- Books
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Proposals, for publishing by subscription, views, illustrative of the Kingdom of Ireland. The engravings in aquatinta, by the best artists, after original drawings, by T. S. Roberts. ...
Roberts, Thomas Sautell, 1760-1826.Date: 1795?]- Books
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Proposals for publishing by subscription, Political dissertations on government, and on the constitution of the principal states of Europe. With notes, historical and explanatory. By Thomas Mante, Esquire, author of the history of the late war in north America, &c.
Mante, Thomas, active 1772.Date: 1782]