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A catalogue of the valuable and much esteemed museum of the late Rev. Dr. Friend, Dean of Canterbury; comprehending An Assortment of high finished Drawings, coloured from Nature, of Plants, Flowers and Insects, by Alexander Marshall; curious Carvings in Ivory, Gold Silver and Copper, Medals and Coins, sundry Portraits of eminent Personages, Impressions, Shells, Fossils, &c. To which, by permission, are added, The valuable effects of a gentleman, dec. Brought from his late Dwelling House at Weybridge, Surry; consisting of A small well-chosen Collection of Pictures, amongst which Are six sea pieces, by Serres; a large Picture of the Cornaro Family, after Titian; Three Curious Pictures on Marble; some remarkable large Brilliants of the First Water; an Elegant Boquet, composed of Pearls, Brilliants, Rubies and Emeralds; antique Intaglio and Cameo Rings, Plate, and other valuable and curious Articles: Also, A Pair of magnificent Pier Glasses of uncommon Magnitude, in burnished Gold Frames, each Plate 9 Feet 8 Inches high by 5 Feet 4 wide: Which will be sold by Auction, By Mess. Christie and J. Ansell, At their Great Room next Cumberland House, Pall Mall, On Friday, April 25, 1777, and following Day. To be viewed on Wednesday and Thursday preceding the Sale, which will begin each Day at Twelve O'Clock. Catalogues may be then had as above.
Christie and Ansell (London, England)Date: 1777]- Books
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The english historical library. In Three Parts. Giving A Short View and Character of most of our Historians either in Print or Manuscript: With an Account of our Records, Law-Books, Coins, and other Matters Serviceable to the Undertakers of a General History of England. The Second Edition Corrected and Augmented. By W. Nicolson Arch-Deacon (now Bishop) of Carlile.
Nicolson, William, 1655-1727.Date: M.DCC.XIV. [1714]- Books
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The english, Scotch and Irish historical libraries. Giving a short view and character of most of our historians, either in print or manuscript. With An Account of our Records, Law-Books, Coins, and other Matters, serviceable to the undertakers of a general history of England. The third edition, corrected and augmented. By W. Nicolson, late Bishop of Carlisle. To which is added, a letter to the Reverend White Kennet, D. D. in Defence of the English Historical Library, &c.
Nicolson, William, 1655-1727.Date: M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]- Books
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Itinerarium totius sacræ scripturæ: or, an abstract of the Holy Bible, by way of question and answer; With Notes and Observations to each Book. A Work never before made publick. very necessary in all Christian families. Together with Tables of Scripture Measure, Weight and Coins, calculated, and, by Decimal Arithmetick, reduced to our English Valuation, &c. To which are added, An Explanation of the Apocrypha, And A brief Chronology from the Creation to our Saviour's Birth. By C. Brown, late of Coggeshall in Essex, Gent.
Brown, Christopher, Rev.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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A compendious geographical dictionary, containing, a concise description of the most remarkable places, ancient and modern, in Europe, Asia, Africa, & America, interspersed with historical anecdotes. To which are added, a chronological table from the creation to the present time; a monthly list of all the fixed fairs in England and Wales; and, a table of the Coins of the Various Nations, and their values in English money. To the whole is prefixed, an introduction, exhibiting a view of the newtonian system of the Planets, &c.
Date: 1795- Books
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An abridgement of The history of England. Being a summary of Mr. Rapin's History and Mr. Tindal's continuation, From the Landing of Julius Caesar, to the Death of King George I. With The Characters of the Kings at large, the State of the Public Revenues, Exchequer, and Coins, at and after the Conquest; and also lists of the Peers created in each Reign, Knights of the Garter and Bath, Baronets, Bishops, Chancellors, Chief-Justices, Judges, and Admirals, to the Present Times. Illustrated With the heads and monuments of the Kings, Queens, &c. On Seventy copper plates. ...
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725.Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine stock in trade of Mr. Stephen Quillet, jeweller and goldsmith, Lately burnt out at the Fire at Charing-Cross, and now retired from Business; Consisting of Plate, Jewels, Watches, Gold and Silver Coins, and Medals, Curiosities in Gold and Silver, &c. At which Time will likewise be sold. (by Order of the late Mr. Cock's Executor) Seven Aigrettes for the Hair, set with Brilliants, Rubies, Emeralds, &c. and other Effects. Which will be sold by Auction, By Mr. Langford, On Thursday, the 7th of February 1750-1, and the two following Days. At the Great Room over Exeter-Exchange in the Strand.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774.Date: 1751]- Books
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Itinerarium totius Sacræ Scripturæ: or, an abstract of the Holy Bible, by way of question and answer; with notes and observations on each book. Designed for the use of schools, and necessary in all families. To which is added, an explanation of the Apocrypha; Together with Tables of Scripture Measure, Weights, and Coins, accurately calculated, and by Decimal Arithmetick reduced to our English Valuation: a large Catalogue of remarkable Scripture Names; the Characters and Conditions of Men in general; an Explanation of the Fixed and Moveable Feasts, and a Form of Prayer, founded on the Scriptural Accounts of our Fall in Adam, and glorious Restoration by Jesus Christ; with a brief Chronology from the Creation to our Saviour's Birth, his Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension; the Travels of the Apostles, and their Successors in the Church, carried down to the present Time. Illustrated with twelve curious copper-plates, engraved by the best Hands. The second edition. By C. Brown, gent.
Brown, Christopher, Rev.Date: [1751]-52- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of printed books and manuscripts of the late Mark Cephas Tutet, Esq. Fellow of the society of Antiquaries: Containing, among a Variety of very curious Articles in History, Coins, Medals, and different Sciences, the following uncommon Specimens of the early Printers: Ciceronis Officia, Mog. 1466. Expositio Sti Hieronimi, Oxf. 1468. Liber Decretalium, on vellum, 1470. Caxton's History of Troye, 1471. Breydenbach, Sancta Peregrinatio in Montem Syon, &c. 1489. Melchior Pfintzine, Nicremb. 1517. And a Number of curious Missals, &c. Which, By Order of the Executors, will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Anne's, Soho, On Wednesday, the 15th of February, 1786, and the Three following Days, At Half after Eleven O'Clock precisely. To be viewed on Monday the 13th, and Tuesday the 14th, from Ten O'Clock till Four. Catalogues to be had at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1786]- Books
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A catalogue of the entire library of the Reverend Conyers Middleton, D. D. Principal Librarian of the University of Cambridge, &c. lately deceased. Containing a very curious Collection of the Greek and Roman Classics, of the best Editions; Books of Prints, Antiquities, Coins, Medals, Inscriptions, Lexicons, Critics, and the scarcest Authors in most Branches of polite Literature and useful Learning. Also a choice Collection of the best Italian and French Writers. All of them in fine Condition, and many on Royal Paper. Which will be sold by public Auction, (by Order and for the Benefit of his Widow) At the Great Room at the Rose Tavern, near Temple-Bar, on Monday, March 4, 1750-1, and the nine following Evenings (sunday excepted) beginning exactly at Six O'Clock By Samuel Baker, Bookseller. Catalogues may be had of Mr. Whiston in Fleet-Street, Mr. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, Mr. Chapelle in Grosvenor-street, Mr. Baker in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden; Mr. Thurlbourn at Cambridge, Mr. Fletcher at Oxford, and at the Rose Tavern, Temple-Bar. N. B. The Books may be viewed three Days before the Sale begins.
Whiston, John, 1711-1780.Date: 1751]- Books
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The exact dealer refined: being a useful companion for all traders. In three parts. Containing I. A Description of the Commodities, Coins, Weights and Measures of Great Britain, and its neighbouring Countries. With Useful Directions about Entring and Taking up Goods at the Custom house: Instructions about Bills of Exchange, and the Keeping of Books of Accompts. The way of Recovering Debts; likewise Exact Tables of Accompts ready cast up II. Containing a plain Institution of Arithmetick in all its Parts; with an excellent and easie new way of multiplying Foot-Measure in Feet and Inches, by Feet and Inches, without Reduction and applied to the Measuring of Carpenters Joyners, Painters, Plaisterers, Glasiers, and Bricklayers Work, &c. And of Solid Timber, &c Also the whole Art of Gauging, with several curious Tables. And very necessary Observations relating to the Measuring of Land. III. Containing the Travellers Guide through all the Principal Roads in England. An Account of Carriers Inns, and Days of going out. Also the Rates of Post-Letters. With other Matter not before made publick The fifth edition, enlarged. By J H. author of The secretary's guide.
Hill, John, active 1712.Date: [1702]- Books
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The laboratory; or, school of arts: in which are faithfully exhibited, and fully explained. I. The Antiquarian, or curious Examiner of antient Coins and Medals. II. A short Introduction to the Art of Drawing in general; with an Essay on designing and drawing Patterns for the Flower'd silk Manufactory, Embroidery, and Printing. III. The Art of Painting in Oil-Colours, and Mentzotintoes on Glass. IV. Introductory Rules for finding the natural Shadows of the Sun, likewise those of the Torch, Lamp, or Candle. V. Of Water-Works. Fountains, and Grottoes, in Miniature, for grand Entertainments. VI. The Art of Dialling, or of making of Sun-Dials. Vii. A Collection of choice Receipts, and Experiments of various Kinds, relating to the Produce of Gardens, as Flowers, Fruits, &c. Viii. A Directory for the Management of a Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen-Garden, through every Month of the Year. IX. Optical Experiments, by Means of which the most surprizing and incredible Performances are exhibited, for the Entertainment of the Curious. X. The Art of Distilling of Liquide, Cordials, &c. in all its Branches. XI. A short Introduction to Civil Architecture, or the Art of Building. XII. The Art of Refining, Tanning of Leather, and Dying of Skins in various Colours: Of Fire-Works, Cosmeticks, Perfumes, &c. &c. With a great number of other scarce and valuable secrets. Compiled for the use, benefit, and entertainment of the curious: illustrated with a variety of curious copper-plates. By G. Smith. Volume II.
Smith, Godfrey, active 18th century.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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Some conjectures relative to a very antient piece of money lately found at Eltham in Kent, Endeavouring to Restore it to the Place it merits in the Cimeliarch of English Coins, and to prove it a Coin of Richard the First King of England of that Name. To which are added some remarks on a dissertation (lately published) on Oriuna the supposed wife of Carausius, and on the Roman Coins there mentioned. By Charles Clarke, Late of Baliol College, Oxford.
Clarke, Charles, 1718-1780.Date: 1751- Books
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The antiquities of Palmyra, aliàs Tadmor, built by King Solomon; Containing the History of that City and its Emperors, From its Foundation to this present Time. With an appendix of critical observations on the names, religion, and government of the country; Illustrated with a large View of the Ruins of the Place as it now is, and a Learned Commentary on the several Inscriptions and Coins lately found there.
Seller, Abednego, 1646?-1705.Date: MDCCV. [1705]- Books
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Miscellaneous views of the coins struck by English princes in France, counterfeit sterlings, coins struck by the East India Company, those in the West India colonies, and in the Isle of Man. Also of pattern pieces for gold and silver coins, and gold nobles struck abroad in imitation of English. With copper-plates. By Thomas Snelling.
Snelling, Thomas, 1712-1773.Date: [1769]- Books
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Commercial tables . Exhibiting a View of the Weights, Measures, Coins, and Monies of France, compared and equalized with those of Great Britain. Containing Tables of French and English Weights, - of English and French ditto, - of French and English Cloth Measure, - of English and French ditto, - of ditto . . . ditto . . Dry Measure, - of ditto . . . ditto . . Liquid Measure, - of Coins, - of Money. Exchanges; comprehending Eighty-One different Rates, being all the Variations which occur in the practice of Exchange, from 27 to 32 inclusive, from 1 Livre to 30 Thousand; And a General Table from 40 Thousand to 1 Million. A Ready Reckoner in French Money. A General Table of Duties payable on Goods and Merchandize Imported from France. Forms of Bills of Exchange-French and English. To which is added, an ample Extract from the Commercial Treaty concluded with France the 26th of September 1786, in the French and English Languages. By a British merchant, formerly resident in France.
British Merchant.Date: 1790- Books
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An essay on weighing of gold, &c. wherein is shewn an effectual method for discovering and detecting of counterfeit pieces of money, on the principles of hydrostatics. Whereby not only Gold Coins, but also all Sorts of Gold and Silver Plate may be weighed, and the intrinsic Value thereof ascertained to the greatest Nicety. To which is prefixed, a very extensive table, wherein a great Number of Counterfeit Pieces of Metal, now circulating for genuine Gold, are described. The second edition. By William Symons, Collector Of Excise, Author of The Practical Gager.
Symons, William.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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The exact dealer refined: being a useful companion for all traders. In three parts. Containing I. A Description of the Commodities Coins, Weights and Measures of Great Britain, and its neighbouring Countries. With Useful Directions about Entring and Taking up Goods at the Custom-House: Instructions about Bills of Exchange, and the Keeping of Books of Accompts. The way of Recovering Debts; likewise Exact Tables of Accompts ready cast up. II. Containing a plain Institution of Arithmetick in all its Parts; with an excellent and easie new way of multiplying Foot-Measure in Feet and Inches by Feet and Inches, without Reduction, and applied to the Measuring of Carpenters, Joyners, Painters, Plaisterers Glasiers, and Bricklayers Work, &c. And of Solid Timber, &c. Also the whole Art of Gauging, with several curious Tables. And very necessary Observations relating to the Measuring of Land III. Containing the Travellers Guide through all the Principal Roads in England. An Account of Fairs, Carriers Inns, and Days of going out. Also the Rates of Post-Letters. With other Matters not before made publick. The sixth edition, enlarged. By J.H. author of The secretary's guide.
Hill, John, active 1712.Date: [1706]- Books
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The negociator's magazine of monies and exchanges. In three parts. Part I. Contains advice and instructions, relating to Bills of Exchange, the Monies of one Country compared with another; the way to know what one Country gets of another at any Time by the Exchange; as also, an Account of the English Gold and Silver Coins, the Weights and Fineness, and the several Alterations they have undergone for near 500 Years past, with their present Standards and Weights at this Time. Part II. Shews the real and imaginary monies, the current Prices of the Exchanges; and the Method to calculate them for most Places in Europe, with the Distinctions of Bank and current Money, and the ways of casting up the Agio's, &c. Part III. Contains arbitrations of the exchanges, and that Universal Rule made use of by Merchants and Negociators in all their Reductions and Calculations, both in the Exchanges of Monies, and Reduction of Weights and Measures of different Countries; as also, how Exchange is reckoned; of Brokerage and Provision, with useful Observations upon the Prices or Courses of the Exchange. By Richard Hayes, Author of the New Method for valuing Annuities upon Lives, &c. And Teacher of Merchant Accounts, at the Corner of Princes Street, facing Stocks Market.
Hayes, Richard, accomptant and writing-master.Date: M.DCC.XXX. [1730]- Books
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The coin collector's companion. Being a descriptive alphabetical list of the modern provincial, political, and other copper coins.
Spence, Thomas, 1750-1814.Date: 1795- Archives and manuscripts
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M0001853: Reproduction of a photograph of two coins, from A catalogue of the Greek coins in the British Museum: Caria, Cos, Rhodes, etc. by Barclay Head, 1897
Date: April 1931Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/17/45Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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Remarks on the coinage of England, from the earliest to the present times with a view to point out the causes of the present scarcity of silver for change, And To Shew The Only Proper Way To Make IT Plentiful. To which is added an appendix, containing observations upon the ancient Roman coinage; And A Description Of Some Medals and Coins found near Nottingham. Second edition. By Walter Merrey.
Merrey, Walter, 1723-1799.Date: 1794- Books
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Political reflections upon the finances and commerce of France; shewing the causes which formerly obstructed the advancement of her trade; on how much better footing it stands now than it did under Lewis XIV. with several Expedients for raising it still to a greater Heighth. Containing, among many other curious Things, An Account of the Proportions of Gold and Silver in the several Coins of Europe. A Comparison of the Revenues of Lewis XV. with those of several of his Predecessors. An Examination of the Course of Exchange between Paris, London, and Amsterdam, for a considerable number of Years together. Dissertations upon Navigation and Commerce in General. The Necessity of France's constantly maintaining a strong Naval Force. And, A curious Plan for enabling her to keep up a very powerful Fleet with the greatest Oeconomy and Advantage. Translated from the French; With a Preface by the Translator, setting forth the Reasons of publishing the Book at this Juncture.
Dutot, active 18th century.Date: 1739- Books
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A view of the silver coin and coinage of England, from the Norman Conquest to the present time. Consider'd with regard to type, legend, sorts, rarity, weight, fineness and value. With copper-plates.
Snelling, Thomas, 1712-1773.Date: 1762- Archives and manuscripts
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'Classical coins'
Date: 1981-1982Reference: WA/HMM/TR/Abc/C.4/7Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library