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Hecuba. A tragedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. By His Majesty's servants.
Euripides.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- Books
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Observations on the manners, government, and policy of the Greeks. Translated from the French of the learned Abbé Mably. With notes and illustrations by Mr. Chamberland.
Mably, Gabriel Bonnot de, 1709-1785.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A catalogue of a small, but curious collection of Greek, Roman, Saxon and English coins and medals, of a collector, lately deceas'd; which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Thursday, the 11th of March, 1773. - To be view'd on Tuesday the 9th, Wednesday the 10th, and 'till the Time of Sale; which will begin at Half an Hour past Eleven O'Clock. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1773]- Books
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A collection of historical and state poems, satyrs, songs, and epigrams. Being the [fifth] volume of miscellanies. By the author of the London-Spy. Consisting of the following Poems: I. The Cavalcade, &c. II The Hudibrastic Brewer. III. The L. Whiglove's Elegy. IV. An Epitaph upon the late Bishop of - V. St. Paul's Church, &c. VI. The British Wonders. Vii. Rustica Academiae Oxoniensis, &c. Latin and English. Viii. The Warwick Lady. IX. The Cuckoldy Yeoman. X. The English Foreigners. XI. The Conforming Parson. XII. An humble Offering to the best of Queens, &c. In all Seventy odd Poems, besides some Prose.
Ward, Edward, 1667-1731.Date: [1717]- Books
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A Catalogue of a large, extensive, and valuable parcel of books, in every science, and in most languages; being the genuine library of George Galwey Mills, Esq. (gone to the West Indies,) removed from Slaughter-House, in the County of Gloucester: amongst which are All the fine Editions of the Greek, Latin, English, Italian, and French Classics. - A most extensive Collection of English History and Topography-Books of Prints-Natural History-Manuscripts on Vellum, &c. In superb and elegant bindings. Which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Jeffery, At No. 11 Pall-Mall, On Monday, the 24th of February, 1800, and the twelve following days, (Sundays excepted.) Beginning each day exactly at one o'clock.
Jeffery, Edward.Date: 1800]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Greek, Roman, British and English coins and medals, fine enamel paintings, miniatures and gems, Antique Bronzes, Raphael's Ware, Roman Urns, &c. of Mr. Edward Stephens, of Colchester, And the late Mr. Edward Cole, Of Twickenham; which will be sold by Auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday the 29th, and Thursday the 30th of March, 1775. - To be view'd on Monday the 27th, Tuesday the 28th, and 'till the Time of Sale; which will begin, each Day, at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1775]- Books
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The black box broke open. The Roguery's Discovered and Robin will be hang'd at last. In a letter from -P. - T. Esq; to his Friend in the Country.
P. T., Esq.Date: MDCCXXIX [i.e.1729]- Books
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A catalogue of a large, extensive, and valuable parcel of books, in every science, and in most languages; being the genuine library of George Galwey Mills, Esq. (gone to the West Indies,) removed from Slaughter-House, in the County of Gloucester: Amongst which are All the fine Editions of the Greek, Latin, English, Italian, and French Classics. - A most extensive Collection of English History, Chronicles, and Topography-Books of Prints-Natural History-Manuscripts on Vellum-Philosophical Transactions, fine Set-And the Collections of the most celebrated Societie; of Europe. In superb and elegant bindings. Which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Jeffery, At No. 11 Pall-Mall, On Monday, the 24th of February, 1800, and the Twelve following days, (sundays excepted.) beginning each day exactly at one O'Clock. Catalogues, (price 1s. 6d.) to be had, No. 11, Pall-Mall. To be viewed every day till the Sale, from Eleven till Five, with Catalogues only.
Jeffery, Edward.Date: 1800]- Books
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The fifteenth ode of the first book of Horace imitated, and applied to Mr. F- on his being appointed S-- of S- and taking on him the conduct of the - -
Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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Examen miscellaneum. Consisting of verse and prose. Of verse, by The most Honourable the Marquis of Normanby. The late Lord Rochester. Mr. Waller. Mrs. Wharton. Mr. Wolseley. With Satires and Fables, and translations from Anacreon. In Prose, Above an Hundred Original Maxims and Reflections. To which are added, Precepts, Maxims, and Reflections taken out of Theognis, Phocylides, Pythagoras, Solon, Simonides, Callimachus, Philemon, Alexis, Anaxandrides, Antiphanes, Apollodorus, Diphilus, Menander, Eubulus, Timocles, and several other Greek poets.
Date: 1702- Books
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A summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern; containing, An Account of the Political State, and Principal Revolutions of the most Illustrious Nations in Ancient and Modern Times; their Manners and Customs; the Local Situation of Cities; especially of such as have been distinguished by Memorable Events: With an abridgement of the fabulous history or mythology of the Greeks. To which is prefixed, An Historical Account of the Progress and Improvements of Astronomy and Geography, from the earliest Periods to the Time of Sir Isaac Newton: Also, a brief Account of the Principles of the newtonian philosophy, occasionally compared with the Opinions of the Ancients, concerning the General and Particular Properties of Matter; the Air, Heat and Cold Light, and its Effects; the Laws of Motion; the Planetary System, &c. - With a Short Description of the Component Parts of the Tereaqueous Globe, according to the Notions of the Ancients, and the more accurate Discoveries of Modern Chemists. Designed chiefly to connect the Study of Classical Learning with that of General Knowledge. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the high school of Edinburgh. The second edition, corrected, To which is added, a geographical index, containing the Latin names of the principal countries, cities, Rivers, and Mountains mentioned in the Greek and Roman Classics; With the Modern Names subjoined. Illustrated with maps.
Adam, Alexander, 1741-1809.Date: 1797- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Greek, Roman, Saxon, English, and other, coins and medals, in gold, silver, and copper: of the late Gustavus Brander, Esq. F.R. & A.S. In this Collection is the very remarkable Gold Seal of Edmund King of Sicily, Son of Henry the III. of England, and also most of the rarest Medals by that celebrated Artist, Hedlinger: which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, at his House, in Litchfield - Street, St. Anne's, soho, On Wednesday, the 3d, and Thursday, the 4th, of February, 1790, At Twelve O'Clock precisely. To be viewed two Days preceding the Sale, from Ten O'Clock till Three. Catalogues to be had of Mr. Gerard aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1790]- Books
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The prophesy: or, M-m's lamentation for H-y. Translated from the Greek of Homer.
Date: 1710- Books
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A catalogue of a genuine and curious collection of Greek, Roman, British, Saxon and English coins and medals, in gold, silver and copper, (many of which are very Rare, and in the most desirable Preservation;) which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House, in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th of February, 1772. - To be view'd on Monday the 24th, Tuesday the 25th, and each Day 'till the Time of Sale; which will begin at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1772]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Greek, Roman, British and English coins and medals, antique bronzes, Roman earthen ware, ores, shells, &c. of a gentleman, who has left off collecting; which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday the 13th, and Thursday the 14th of April, 1774. - To be view'd on Monday the 11th, Tuesday the 12th, and 'till the Time of Sale, which will begin at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1774]- Books
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Vindiciæ pharmacapolæ, or an answer to the doctors complaints against apothecaries : Ou poies eas mia chelidōn.
T. CDate: [1675?]- Books
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A summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern; containing, an account of the political state, and principal revolutions of the most illustrious nations in ancient and modern times; their Manners and Customs; the Local Situation of Cities, especially of such as have been distinguished by Memorable Events: With An Abridgement of the Fabulous History or Mythology of the Greeks. To which is Prefixed, An Historical Account of the Progress and Improvements of Astronomy and Geography, from the Earliest Periods to the time of Sir Isaac Newton: Also, a brief Account of the Principles of the Newtonian Philosophy, occasionally compared with the Opinions of the Ancients, concerning the General and Particular Properties of Matter; the Air, Heat and Cold, Light, and its effects; the Laws of Motion; the Planetary System, &c. - With a Short Description of the Component Parts of the Terraqueous Globe, according to the Notions of the Ancients, and the more accurate discoveries of Modern Chemists. Designed chiefly to connect the study of classical learning with that of general knowledge. By Alexander Adam, LL. D. Rector of the High School of Edinburgh.
Adam, Alexander, 1741-1809.Date: 1794- Books
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A catalogue of a collection of ancient and modern coins and medals, in gold, silver, and copper, consisting of Greek, Roman, Saxon, English, &c. Many of them rare, and in fine preservation; a cabinet of casts in Sulphur, from the antique impressions in wax; and casts in Plaister, from the antique, and from modern medals; prints, Books of Prints of scarce Portraits, &c. Which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Skinner and Co. On Tuesday the 8th of March, 1785, At Eleven O'Clock, At Mr. Hutchins's Rooms, in King-Street, Covent - Garden. To be viewed till the Sale. Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale; and of Mr. Skinner and Co. Aldersgate-Street.
Skinner and Co. (London, England)Date: 1785]- Books
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(second night.) With considerable alterations & additions. The Exhibition, dramatic - brush, Royal procession, &c. was received on Wednesday Evening by a numerous and genteel Audience, with universal Approbation. To the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Bell Great-Room, in Brecon, On Friday Evening, December 4th, 1789, Will be presented, A Humorous, Pleasant, and Whimsical Exhibition of the Times: Or, as you like it. By Mrs. Hudson, (from the Royalty-Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, &c.) Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political and Satirical. In part the first, Will be introduced a variety of Striking Likenesses, or Characteristic Busts and Paintings, executed by an able Artist, and descanted upon with Humour and Sentiment, interspersed with some Serious and Comic Subjects from the Lecture on Heads, as altered by Pilon, and performed at the Royalty Theatre upwards of Seventy Nights. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General, Belisarius, and the universally admired song of ̀̀date Obolum Belisario,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Second, The dramatic brush, (with alterations and additions.) For rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. As performed by Mrs. Hudson, in London last Summer, upwards of fifty nights. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakspeare, and the favourite song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Third, The Humours of the Times: Or, The World as it goes. In which will be introduced several laughable Characters of the present Age, &c. To conclude with a Favourite song, by Mr. Hudson. The whole to conclude with A new and grand Spectacle, in Commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced, A complete and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, as it moved on between Temple-Bar and Ludgate-Hill, And performed in London last Summer upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely New, and executed in the most masterly Style, by Two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King!'' - Tickets to be had at the principal Inns; at the Printing-Office; and at the Bell. Pit 2s. - Gallery 1s. - The Doors to be opened at Half after Five, and to begin at Half after Six O'Clock. - This Spacious large Room is elegantly fitted up with proper Scenery, a Stage, and every Decoration necessary to form a complete Theatre; - And the ladies and gentlemen of Brecon, and its Vicinity, are respectfully informed, that neither Pains or Expence have been wanting to render the above Amusements worthy their Patronage and Encouragement.
Hudson, Mr.Date: 1789]- Books
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A catalogue of a curious collection of books: containing Ten Thousand Volumes, in all Branches of Learning, of the best Authors, In Divinity, History, the Greek and Roman Historians, Poets, Orators, &c. Poetry, Painting, Medicine, Surgery, Philosophy, Mathematicks, &c. in Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish and English. The Books are in elegant Condition. Amongst which are the following, General Dictionary, 10 vol. Dict. de Bayle, 5 tom. Par. Dict. de Trevaux, 5 tom. Dict. de Moreri, 6 tom. H. Stephani Thesaur. cum Glossar. 5 tom. Char. min. Suidae Lexic. 3 tom. Ch. max. & min. Constantini Lexicon, Edit. opt. Doleti Comment. Ling. Lat. 2 tom. Plutarchi Opera, Gr. Lat. 2 t. Par. Plinii Harduini, 3 t. Ch. max. & min. Aristophanes Kissteri, Gr. & Lat. Lucian Bourdeletius - Polybius Casauboni - Zenoph. Leunelavii Dion. Halicarnassus, Hudsoni, 2 tom. Diod. Siculus Rhodomanni Gale's Herodotus-Paufanias Khunii Pindar, Gr. Lat. Ox. - Strabo 1707 Buckley's Thuanus, 7 tom. Septuaginta, Graece, Romae Com. Prayer of Edward VI. 1st Edit. Critici Sacri, 9 tom. Picart's Ovid, fine Cuts Works of Tillotson, 3 vol. - Barrow. 2 vol. - Jackson, 3 vol. - Bingham, 2 vol. - Prideaux, 2 vol. -Clarke, 4 vol. - Beveridge, 2 vol. &c. New System of Geography, 2 vol. Universal History, 8 vol. Moreton's Northamptonshire, large and small Paper, and several of the Counties. State Trials, 8 vol. Dugdale's Baronage, 2 vol. Spence's Polymetis, fine Cuts Salmon's Modern History, 3 vol. Giannone's Naples, 2 vol. Locke's Works, 3 vol. Hawkins's Scatutes, 6 vol. and 7 vol. of Acts Anstis's Regist. of the Garter, 2 vol. Cooper's Anarom and on the Muscles Blackwell's Herbal, 2 vol. coloured Wallis Opera omnia, 3 tom. Hooke's Micrographia. With many Hundreds more in Folio, Quarto and Octavo, equally good, which will be Sold (very cheap) the Prices printed in the Catalogue, on Monday the 15th of May 1749, and continue on Sale till all are sold, By Thomas Payne, Bookseller, In Round Court in the Strand, against York-Buildings. Catalogues to be had Gratis at the following Booksellers, viz. Mr. Strahan's, Cornhill; Mr. Osborne's, Pater-Noster-Row; Mr. Lewis's, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden; Mr. Brindley's, in New-Bond-Street, Mr. Jackson's, in St. James's street; Mr. Owen's, next the Devil Tavern, Fleet-Street; and at the Place of Sale: Where may be had the full Value for any Library or Parcel of Books.
Payne, Thomas, 1719-1799.Date: 1749]- Books
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A catalogue of a very valuable collection of books, Consisting of many thousand volumes, most of them lately imported from abroad, containing the fullest assortment of French authors, of different kinds, that ever appeared in this country, the best editions new, and elegantly bound. Also a very large collection of the best editions of the Greek and Latin classics, in fine condition. Likewise a great variety of histories, both civil and ecclesiastick, law, divinity, miscellanies, and the best English authors both in prose and verse; Which begins to be sold by auction, for ready money, at the auction-house in the east-wing of the Exchange, on Monday the 26th of November, at four o'clock afternoon, and to continue every day at the same hour till all are sold off. Catalogues to be had at the Shop of John Balfour, who will execute commissions for gentlemen in the country, or for such as cannot attend, so as to give them intire satisfaction. The common rules of auction will be observed. Amongst the books in this catalogue are those following: folio. Dictionnaire de Martiniere, 10 tom. - de Breton - de Chauspie, 4 tom. - de Marchand, 2 tom. - de Savary, 3 tom. - de Richelet, 3 tom. - de Moreri, 10 tom. - de Furetiere, 4 tom. Dictionnaire canonique, &c. 5 tom. Dict. de la langue Celtique, 3 tom. Chamber's dict. and supplem. 4 vols dict. of trade and commerce, 2 vs Johnson's English dictionary, 2 vs Harris's lexicon technicum, 2 vols Hoffmanni lexicon univers. 4 vols Martini lexicon philologicum, 2 vs Vocabulario della crusea, 5 tom. Gesneri thes. linguæ Lat. 4 vols Stephani thes. linguæ Lat. 4 vols Du Cange glossarium, 6 vols Pitisei lexicon, 3 vols vide next pate.
Balfour, John, -1795.Date: Printed in the year M,DCC,LXIV. [1764]- Books
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A catalogue of the library of Richard Wright, M. D. Fellow of the Royal Society, (deceased.) consisting of An Elegant and Extensive Collection of Books in every Branch of Learning; particularly, in History, Physic, Criticism, Divinity, and the Greek and Roman Classics, many of the scarcest Editions of the Old English Poets, Novels and Romances, also a most singular Assemblage of Theatrical Writers, including the rarest Productions of the English Drama: Which will be Sold by Auction, By T. and J. Egerton, Booksellers; at their room, in Scotland Yard, Opposite the Admiralty: On Monday, April 23d, 1787; And the Eleven following Days, (sunday excepted.) To be Viewed on Wednesday, April 18th, and to the Sale, which will begin each Day punctually at Twelve O'Clock. - Catalogues, Price 6d. may be had at the Place of Sale: also of Mr. Debrett, Piccadilly; Mr. Owen, Temple-Bar; Mr. Sewell, Cornhill; and Mess. Egerton, Whitehall,
Thomas and John Egerton.Date: 1787]- Books
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[A] catalogue of a very neat and valubale collection of books, in Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, and English, many of them are bound in Turkey leather, and other elegant bindings. Amongst which are the following, folio. Dicticnnaire de Bayle, 5 tom. Paris diction de commerce, 3 tom. 1741 Viturve, par Perrault - - 1684 Sir T. Roe's Negotiations, in Turkey leather Tanner's notitia, in Turkey leather Sir H. Sloane's Jamaica, 2 vol in Turkey leather Petty's maps of Ireland plans of all the cities, forts, &c. of Canadia, finely drawn T. Livius ap. Aldun, corin Turcico Ju. Pollux, ch. max. corio Turcico Horseman's converyancing, 3 vol Hale's pleas of the crown, 2 vol. voffii opera omn. 6 10m. Milton, 2 vol. Lock, 3 v. &c. works Quarto. Don Quixote, in Spaish, 4 vo. with sine cuts - - Lond. ̂DAelian de natura animal. 2 tom, chria Turcio de moivie of chances, lst fait. Transactions abridg'd, 8 vol. Historie de France par Daniel, 10 tom. - - - - Paris Barman's Quintillian, 2 tom. Histoire des Finances, 3 tom. Dictionnaire de Richelert, 2 tom. 1732 Jugements de seavans, p ar bailler, s tom. grand pap.. Voyage de Tournesort, 2 tom. Par. Histure de Turneue, 2 tom. Par. With may more in Flio, Quarto, and Octavo, equally good, which will be sold (very cheap) the prices printed in the catalogue, on Monday the 6th of June, 1748, and continue daily till all are sold, By Thomas Payne, bookseller, in Old Round Court, in the Strand, against york-buildings. Catalogues to be liad cratis at the following booksellers, viz. Mr. Strahan's Cornhill; Mr. Osborne's, Pater noster-Row; Mr. Lewis's, in Russet street, Covint Garden; Mr. Brindly's in New-Bond-street; Mr. Jackson's, in St. James's street; Mr. Orven's, next the Devil Tavern, Fleet-street; and at the place of sale: where may be had the full value for any library or parcel of books.
Payne, Thomas, 1719-1799.Date: 1748]- Books
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A compleat melody: or, the harmony of Sion. In three books. Containing, I. A New, and Compleat Introduction to the Grounds of Music, Theoretical and Practical, Vocal and Instrumental: Teaching all its Rudiments, and Composition in all its Branches, by way of Dialogue, in a New and easy Method. With all the usual Terms used in Music, as deriv'd from the Greek, Latin, French, Italian, &c. - In Twelve Chapters. II. The Psalms of David New Tun'd: Which Music expresses the true Sense and Sound of the Words, more than any extant. With a Table of all the Tunes, and what Psalms are proper to each Tune; and a Table of Psalms suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church of England, &c. With Gloria Patri's suited to the Measures of every Psalm in the Book. III. A New, and Select Number of Divine Hymns, and Easy Anthems, on various Occasions: With a Scale of Music proper for either Voice, Organ, Virginals, Harpsicord, or Spinnet. With several Canons of Two, Three, and Four Parts in One. To which is added, Te Deum, and Magnificat, and a Chanting-Tune for the Reading-Psalms. The Whole is Composed in Two, Three, and Four Musical Parts, according to the most Authentic Rules; and set down in Score, (and Figur'd) for either Voice or Organ, &c. By William Tans'ur, Author of The Melody of the Heart. And the Beauty of Holiness. according to his Original Manuscript: With large Additions.
Tans'ur, William, 1699?-1783.Date: M.DCC.XLIII. [1744]- Books
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A new musical grammar, and dictionary: or, a general introduction to the whole art of musick. In four books. Teaching, I. The Rudiments of Tones, Diatonick, and Semitonick; according to the Gamut. - With Rules for Tuning the Voice, and Beating of Time; the Nature of Keys, and Transposition; and of all other Characters used in Musick. II. Containing such plain and easy Directions as are necessary for Tuning, and Playing on, the Organ, Harpsichord, Bass Viol, Violin, Hautboy, Flute, Bassoon, &c. - With Songs and Lessons in great Variety; in 2, 3, and 4 Parts. - With Rules for Tuning of Bells, and Pricking of Chime-Barrels, &c. And the Structure of an Organ considered, in all its curious Branches: And a Feeling Scale of Musick for such as are blind. III. The Theory of Sound, from its Natural Causes: Or, A Philosophical, and Mathematical Dissertation thereon; in a concise and easy Method, &c. Together with the Principles of Practical Musick: Or, the most Authentick Rules of Composition, either in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 Musical Parts: Shewing the Allowed Passages of all Concords, and Discords; and the Contrivance of Fuge, or Canon, in great Variety. IV. The Musicians Historical, and Technical Dictionary; explicating above 550 of the most useful Terms that generally occur in Musick; as they are taken from the Greek, French, Latin, and Italian Writers. With an Account of Instruments, and their Inventors, &c. The Whole is extracted from the best Authors, both Ancient, and Modern; and methodically digested to every Capacity. - With a Preface prefactory; and a Table to the Whole. This Book the Grounds of Musick doth contain, The Organ, Hantboy, Viol, and Flute explain: How Bells are Tun'd; and how the Chimes do play; And cheerful Songs, to drive dull Cares away, &c The third edition, with large additions. By William Tans'ur, Senior, Musico-Theorico.
Tans'ur, William, 1699?-1783.Date: [1756]