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The abbey of Kilkhampton; or, monumental records for the year 1980. Faithfully Transcribed. From the Original Inscriptions, which are still perfect, and appear to be drawn up in a Stile devoid of fulsome Panegyric, or unmerited Detraction; and Compiled with a View to ascertain, with Precision, the Manners which prevailed in Great Britain during the last Fifty Years of the Eighteenth Century.
Croft, Herbert, Sir, 1751-1816.Date: M,DCC,LXXX. [1780]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An account of its Foundation and Consecration. 2. The various changes it has undergone. 3. A general view of all the Monuments erected therein; with an abstract of their Inscriptions. 4. Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the lives of the Kings, &c. interred in the Abbey. 6. Observations on the beauty and propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular description of Henry the Viith's Chapel, with its Ornaments. 8. A general view of the Cloisters; with copies of several inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic, and Greek Epitaphs on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Moreland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed Chiefly as a Guide to Strangers.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An account of its Foundation and Consecration. 2. The various changes it has undergone. 3. A general view of all the Monuments erected there in; with an abstract of their Inscriptions. 4. Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the lives of the Kings, &c. interred in the Abbey. 6. Observations on the beauty and propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular description of Henry the Viith's Chapel, with its Ornaments. 8. A general view of the Cloisters; with copies of several inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic, and Greek Epitaphs on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Moreland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed Chiefly AS A Guide To Strangers.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1788]- Books
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Deism self-refuted; or an examination of the principles of infidelity scattered throughout the different works of Mons. Rousseau; in form of letters. By Monsieur Bergier, D. D. An Associate of the Academy of Sciences, Belles Lettres, and Arts of Besanêon, and a correspondent of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the fourth edition, printed at Paris, revised and corrected by the author. ...
Bergier, M. (Nicolas-Sylvestre), 1718-1790.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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A voyage performed by the late Earl of Sandwich round the Mediterranean in the years 1738 and 1739. Written by himself. Embellished with a portrait of his Lordship, and illustrated with several engravings of Antient Buildings and Inscriptions, with a Chart of his Course. To which are prefixed, memoirs of the noble author's life, by John Cooke, M. A. Chaplain to his Lordship, and one of the Chaplains of Greenwich Hospital.
Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792.Date: MDCCXCIX. [1799]- Books
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The triumphs of William III. King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland. Containing A short Account of the most Remarkable Battles, Sieges, Sea-Fights, Treaties and Famous Atchievements of the Princes of the House of Nassau, &c. Curiously engraven in 62 figures on Copper-Plates: With their Histories. Described in Triumphal Arches, Piramids, Pictures, Inscriptions and Devices, erected at the Hague, In Honour of King William, &c. Done out of Dutch.
Beek, J., active 1691-1702.Date: 1702- Books
Historical and literary inscriptions.
Pandey, Raj Baili, 1907-Date: 1962- Books
Colloque la medecine grecque antique : actes / Jacques Jouanna et Jean Leclant, ed.
Date: 2004- Books
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Le guide de Londres dedié aux voyageurs etrangers: il apprend tout ce qu'il y a de plus curieux, notable & utile dans la ville, les fauxbourgs, & aux environs; Il marque combien de tems & d'argent il faut pour les voir, il rapporte plusieurs Inscriptions, les jours de Rejouissances, Ceremonies & Fetes solemnelles, les jours de Postes & Auctions de Livres. Nouvellement Revue, corrigee & augmentee.
Colsoni, François.Date: 1710- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. containing a full description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. contains the history of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. treats of the old cathedral of St. Paul's, and the New; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City-Wall, Gates, and other Antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772] [1774]- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. Contains a full Description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. Contains the History of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. Treats of the Old Cathedral of St. Paul's and the New; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City Wall, Gates, and other antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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An historical account of the curiosities of London and Westminster, in three parts. Part I. Contains a full description of the Tower of London, and every Thing curious in and belonging to it. Part II. Contains the history of Westminster-Abbey, from its Foundation to the present Time; with its Antiquities, Tombs, and Inscriptions. Part III. Treats of the old cathedral of St. Paul's and the new; together with a full Account of the Monument, London-Stone, the City-Wall, Gates, and other antique Remains.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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The history of the revolutions that happened in the government of the Roman Republic. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions, &c. The second edition. English'd by Mr. Ozell from the original newly re-printed at Paris, with amendments and additions by the Author himself, in almost every Page. ... . To which is prefixed, A Translation of a Memorial sent from London by the late Earl Stanhope to the Abbot De Vertot at Paris: containing divers Questions relating to the Constitution of the Roman Senate. With the Abbot's Answer.
Vertot, abbé de, 1655-1735.Date: 1721- Books
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The history of the revolutions that happened in the government of the Roman Republic. Written in French by the Abbot de Vertot, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions, &c. The third edition. English'd by Mr. Ozell from the original newly re-printed at Paris, with amendments and additions by the Author himself, in almost every Page. ... . To which is prefixed, A Translation of a Memorial sent from London by the late Earl Stanhope to the Abbot De Vertot at Paris: containing divers Questions relating to the Constitution of the Roman Senate. With the Abbot's Answer.
Vertot, abbé de, 1655-1735.Date: MDCCXXIV. 1723- [1724.]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing, 1. An Account of its Foundation and miraculous Consecration by St. Peter. 2. The various Changes it has undergone, from its first Establishment as a Christian Church to the present Time. 3. A general View of all the Monuments erected therein; with an Abstract of their Inscriptions, so far as they tend to illustrate the History of the Persons for whom they were written. 4. Exact Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and Translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Personages interred in the enclosed Chapels, or open Parts of this Abbey. 6. Observations on the Beauty and Propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular Description of the Building, Beautifying, and endowing Henry the Viith's Chanel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloisters; with Copies of two remarkable Inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic and Greek Epitaphs in this Church, particularly those on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Morland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed as a Guide to Strangers in viewing this venerable Pile, and to point out to them the most valuable Remains of Antiquity contained therein, as well as the Beauties of modern Statuaries.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1767]- Books
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An history of the city of Limerick. Containing, I. Some account of its antiquity and present State. II. Annals of the City, and remarkable Occurrences relative to it, for several Centuries, from the most ancient Writers. III. An History of the Churches and other public Buildings, with exact Copies of the ancient Inscriptions found in them. IV. A list of the provosts, Mayors, Bailiffs and Sheriffs, from the Reign of Richard the first, to the present Time. The whole carefully transcribed from Manuscripts of impartial Writers, compiled from the most authentic Accounts, and embellished with the arms of the city, and an elevation of the new Custom House, neatly engraved on copper.
Ferrar, John, 1743-Date: M.DCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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The history of the ancient town, and once famous abbey, of Waltham, in the county of Essex, from the foundation to the present time. Containing many curious Extracts from Records, Leger-Books, Grants, Charters, Acts of Parliament, approved Authors, and from Inscriptions on the Monuments in the Church. Together with The Inquisition taken of the Perambulation of the Forest of Waltham, setting forth all and singular the Meers, Metes, Bounds &c. of the said Forest. To which is added The history of abbies, abridg'd, from the Year 977 to their Dissolution, and down to the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. Illustrated with many curious copper-plates. By J. Farmer, of Waltham Abbey, Gent.
Farmer, J. (John), active 18th century.Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An Account of its Foundation and miraculous Consecration by St. Peter. 2. The various Changes it has undergone, from its first Establishment as a Christian Church, to the present Time. 3. A general View of all the Monuments erected therein; with an Abstract of their Inscriptions, so far as they tend to illustrate the History of the Persons for whom they were written. 4. Exact Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and Translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Personages interred in the enclosed Chapels, or open Parts of this Abbey. 6. Observations on the Beauty and Propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular Description of the Building, Beautifying, and Endowing Henry the Viith's Chapel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloysters; with Copies of two remarkable Inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic and Greek Epitaphs in this Church, particularly those on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Morland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed as a Guide to Strangers in viewing this venerable Pile, and to point out to them the most valuable Remains of Antiquity contained therein, as well as the Beauties of modern Statuaries. Note, This is the only perfect Account of the Monuments in Westminster-Abbey hitherto published.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1754- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An Account of its Foundation, and miraculous Consecration by St. Peter. 2. The various Changes it has undergone, from its first Establishment as a Christian Church, to the present Time. 3. A general View of all the Monuments erected therein; with an Abstract of their Inscriptions, so far as they tend to illustrate the History of the Persons for whom they were written. 4. Exact Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and Translations of the Latia. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Person-Ages interred in the inclosed Chapels or open Parts of this Abbey. 6. Observations on the Beauty and Propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular Description of the building, beautifying, and endowing Henry Viith's Chapel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloysters; with Copies of two remarkable Inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic and Greek Epitaphs in this Church, particularly those on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Morland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed as a Guide to Strangers in viewing this venerable Pile, and to point out to them the most valuable Remains of Antiquity contained therein, as well as the Beauties of modern Statuaries. Note, This is the only perfect Account of the Monuments in Westminster-Abbey hitherto published.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1753]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing, 1. An Account of its Foundation and miraculous Consecration by St. Peter. 2. The various Changes it has undergone, from its first Establishment as a Christian Church to the present Time. 3. A general View of all the Monuments erected therein; with an Abstract of their Inscriptions, so far as they tend to illustrate the History of the Persons for whom they were written. 4. Exact Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and Translations of the Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Personages interred in the enclosed Chapels, or open Parts of this Abbey. 6. Observations on the Beauty and Propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular Description of the Building, Beautifying, and endowing Henry the Viith's Chapel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloisters; with Copies of two remarkable Inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic and Greek Epitaphs in this Church, particularly those on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Morland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed as a Guide to Strangers in viewing this venerable Pile, and to point out to them the most valuable Remains of Antiquity contained therein, as well as the Beauties of modern Statuaries. Note, This is the only perfect Account of the Monuments in Westminster-Abbey hitherto published.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1761- Books
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The antiquities of York city, and the civil government thereof: with a list of all the mayors and bayliffs, Lord Mayors and sheriffs, from the time of King Edward the first, to this present year, 1719. Collected from the papers of Christopher Hildyard, Esq; With notes and observations, and the Addition of Ancient Inscriptions, and Coates of Arms, from Gravestones and Church-Windows. By James Torr, Gent. and Since Continued to this present Year, 1719. With an Appendix of the Dimensions of York Minster, The Names of the Founders, Repairers, and Benefactors. A Catalogue of all the Religious Houses, Chappels, and Churches, that have been, and at present are, in the said City. As also the Gifts and Legacies to the Charity-Schools, with the Names of the first Promoters and Founders thereof.
Hildyard, Christopher, 1615-1694.Date: Anno Dom. 1719- Books
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The mythology and fables of the ancients, explain'd from history. By the Abbé Banier, Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. ... . Translated from the original French. Containing I. The History of the Gods of the Chaldeans, Babylonians, Syrians, Persians, &c. II. Of the Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, divided into three Classes, viz. the Celestial Gods, the Gods of the Waters, and those of the Earth. The first contains the History of Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Minerva, Mars, Venus, Vulcan, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Bacchus, &c. together with an historical Explanation of all the poetical Fables relating to these several Divinities. Under the second Class is the History of Demogorgon, Cybele, Vesta, Terminus, Flora, the Satyrs, &c. The third contains the History of Neptune, Amphitrite, Nereus, Proteus, the Nymphs; with a curious Enquiry into the Foundation and Nature of that Worship which was paid them.
Banier, M. l'abbé (Antoine), 1673-1741.Date: M.DCC.XL. 1739-[40]- Books
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A catalogue of the valuable museum of the late Matthew Duane, F.R. & A.S. Part II. Consisting of His superb Collection of antient and modern Gems, Statues, Busts, Lares, Inscriptions, Vases, Lamps, Fibulas, and other Remains of Antiquity; Together with his Collection of Books relating to Coins and Antiquities: As also various Copper-Plates of Coins and Medals, by Bartolozzi and Others, particularly the Heads of Jupiter Dodonaeus and Tryphon; with his complete Series of Syrian Kings, in Twenty-Eight Plates, all by Bartolozzi. which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House, in Litchfield-Street, St. Anne's, Soho, On Monday, the 13th of June, 1785, and the Four following Days. To be viewed on Friday, the 11th, Saturday, the 12th, and each Day till the Time of Sale, which will begin at Half after Eleven O'Clock precisely. Catalogues to be had at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1785]- Books
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A catalogue of the large and justly admired museum of curiosities, of James West, Esq; Deceased; Late President of the Royal Society: Consisting of a most extensive Variety of Antique Gems, Bronzes, Bass-Relievos, Urns, and Inscriptions; Carvings in Wood and Ivory; exquisite fine painted Glass in whole Windows and Pieces; Missals richly illuminated and well preserved; Miniatures and Enamellings on Gold and Copper; several Pieces of the rare old China and Japan, and the most beautiful Dresden Porcelain; some old printed Books extremely scarce, and divers old Manuscripts, Grants, and Rolls: together with His large and superb service of plate, amounting to about Six Thousand Ounces: All which (by Order of the Administratrix) Will be sold by auction, By Mess. Langford's, At their House in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, On Saturday the 27th of this Instant February 1773, and the Six following Days (sunday excepted.) The same may be viewed on Thursday and Friday the 25th and 26th of February, and till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day punctually at Twelve O'Clock.
Mr. Langford and Son.Date: 1773]- Books
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A catalogue of the collection of the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Oxford deceas'd: consisting of several capital pictures by the most eminent Italian, French, and Flemish masters, great Variety of Greek and Roman Antiquities in Urns, Edicts, Inscriptions, &c. as also of Busto's and Bronzes; together with several very scarce Books of Prints and Drawings; particularly of the most famous Altars, Vestments, Chalices, &c. by J. Paulo Panini and others; collected by the late Mr. Talman; the King of France's Cabinet complete; the Heads of the most eminent Men in Europe in 30 Volumes; with divers other valuable Curiosities out of the Arundel Collection: which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Cock, At his House in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Monday the 8th of March, 1741-2, and the five following Days. The Collection may be viewed at the Place of Sale on Thursday the 4th Instant, and every Day after (sunday excepted) till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day at Half an Hour after Eleven precisely.
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749.Date: 1742]