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Museum Southgatianum, Being a Catalogue of the Valuable Collection of Books, Coins, Medals, and Natural History, of the late Rev. Richard Southgate, A. B. F. A. S. Rector of Warsop, in Nottinghamshire; one of the Librarians of the British Museum; and near Thirty Years Curate of St. Giles's in the Fields. To which is [illigible] Memoirs of His Life.
Leigh and Sotheby.Date: 1795- Books
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A pocket vocabulary in six languages, viz. English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, and Spanish; containing such words, terms, and questions, as are most generally in use, particularly in military service. To which are Annexed, Accurate Tables of the Coins of most European Nations and States. The whole arranged By Capt. James Willson, of the Marines; And Translated by several eminent Teachers of Languages.
Willson, James, active 1760-1812.Date: 1794- Books
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Travels into Turkey: containing the most accurate account of the Turks, and neighbouring nations, Their Manners, Customs, Religion, Superstition, Policy, Riches, Coins, &c. The whole being a series of remarkable observations and events, interspers'd with great variety of entertaining incidents, never before printed. Translated from the original latin of the learned A. G. Busbequius. With Memoirs of the Life of the Illustitious Author.
Busbecq, Ogier Ghislain de, 1522-1592.Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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The soldier's pocket dictionary, or friend in need: being a vocabulary of many thousand words, terms, and questions, In General Use, and most likely to occur in Military Service, expressed in six languages, Viz. English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, and Spanish. To which are Annexed, Accurate Tables of the Coins of various European Nations. Designed and Arranged By Capt. James Willson, of the Marines. Dedicated to his Royal Highness the Duke of York.
Willson, James, active 1760-1812.Date: 1794- Books
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A catalogue of several considerable libraries, very lately purchased, comprising a general assortment of Ancient and Modern Literature, with a large appendix, Containing an uncommon Collection, relating to Trade, Revenue, Coins, Police, Linen and Woollen Manufactures, Fisheries, and Irish Affairs. The price of each is printed in the catalogue, and will be selling, for ready money only, (march, 1786,) And will continue on sale till the End of the Year, By Samuel Hayes, Bookseller, No. 332, Oxford-Street, Corner of Argyle-Street, London, Who buys Libraries and Parcels of books.
Hayes, Samuel, active 1779-1795.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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A catalogue of the entire collection of prints, drawings, books of prints, Paintings in Water-Colours, Coins, Bronzes and Books, of Mr. James Vertue, (late of Bath) painter, Deceased. Which will be Sold by auction on Tuesday the 31st of March, and the following Day, By Mr. Ford, At his great-room the Upper End of St. James's Haymarket. The collection may be View'd on Monday the 30th, and 'till the Hour of Sale, which (by Desire) will begin each Day exactly at 12 O'Clock.
Ford, Mr., active 1741-1757.Date: 1767]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine pictures, Prints framed and glaz'd, Mathematical Instruments, Copper Plates, Coins, Shells, and Natural Curiosities, of Mr. John Sturges, Architect, Lately Deceased; Amongst which are a compleat Apparatus by Sisson, for measuring Land, with the Theolidite, &c. the Set of Copper Plates engraved by the most capital Masters, from the Oriental Dresses in the Possession of the Right Honourable Lord Baltimore; with various other Plates, Paintings on Glass, &c. Which will be sold By Auction, By Mr. Bastin, At his Great Room in Exeter Change in the Strand, On Wednesday the 4th of this Instant April 1770, and the following Day.
Bastin, Mr.Date: 1770]- Books
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A catalogue of the very valuable museum of the late Sir Charles Frederick, Knt. of the Bath. Part III. Consisting of his very curious Library of Printed Books and Manuscripts: containing An uncommon Collection in History, Antiquity, Coins and Medals, English Topography, Architecture, Tactics, some very fine illuminated Missals, &c. &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 5th of July, 1786, and the Nine following Days, Sunday excepted. To be viewed on Monday, the 3d, Tuesday, the 4th, and 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: 1786]- Books
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Musæum Thoresbyanum. A catalogue Of the genuine and valuable collection Of that well known Antiquarian the late Ralph Thoresby, Gent. F. R. S. Author of Ducatus Leodiensis. Consisting of Roman, British, Runic, Saxon, and English Coins and Medals in Gold, Silver, &c. Manuscripts, Curiosities, Autographs, antient Deeds, original Letters and Signs Manual of British and foreign Kings and Queens, Cromwell the Protector and his Son Richard, Principal Nobility and eminent Persons, for Two Centuries past. All which will be sold by auction, By Whiston Bristow, Sworn Broker, At the Exhibition Room, Spring Gardens, Charing Cross, On Monday March 5th, and the Two following Days, begining punctually at 12 O'Clock. To be viewed on Thursday March 1st, and the following Days, Sunday excepted.
Bristow, Whiston, active 1760-1770.Date: 1764]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of Greek, Roman, British, Saxon, English, and other, Coins and Medals, In Gold, Silver, and Copper, of the late Mark Cephas Tutet, Esq. Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries: In this Collection are many of the rarest in the English Series; also several fine and choice Pattern-Pieces, by Ramage, Simon, Blondeau, &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 18th of January, 1786, and the Three following Days. To be viewed on Monday the 16th, Tuesday the 17th, and 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: 1786]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of Greek, Roman, British, Saxon, English, and other, Coins and Medals, In Gold, Silver, and Copper, of the late Mark Cephas Tutet, Esq. Fellow of the society of antiquaries: In this Collection are many of the rarest in the English Series; also several fine and choice Pattern-Pieces, by Ramage, Simon, Blondeau, &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 18th of January, 1786, and the Three following Days. To be viewed on Monday the 16th, Tuesday the 17th, and 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: 1786]- Books
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Reflections on the principle of trade in general. Freedom and Protection, its best Support: Industry, the only Means to render Manufactures cheap: Of Coins; and the Scarcity of Silver Coin: Of Exchange: Bountys considered: That on Corn discussed. By a well-wisher to his King and country. Commerce is generally understood to be the Basis, on which the Power of this Country hath been raised; and on which it must, ever, stand. Tous les Sujets doivent leurs Soins, et leurs Lumieres, a L'Etat.
Whatley, George, -1791.Date: 1769- Books
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A catalogue of the large and valuable collection of Greek, Roman, British, Saxon, English and foreign medals, medallions, and Coins, In Gold, Silver, and Brass, of James West, Esq; Deceased; Late President of the Royal Society: Chosen with great Taste, of known Scarcity, and in high Preservation. 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 Tuesday the 19th Day of January 1773, and the six following Days (sunday excepted.) The said Collection may be viewed on Saturday and Monday the 16th and 18th of January, from the Hours of ten in the Forenoon, till three in the Afternoon, and every Day after 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 genuine library of Mr. Thomas Allen Barnard, late of Hatton Street, deceased; consisting of an extensive collection of Books, in most arts and sciences, particularly in History, Voyages, Coins and Medals, Painting, Poetry, Divinity, &c. a great Number of Ancient and Modern English Dramatic Writers, a very fine Missal, with several Books of Emblems, and other Prints, which will be sold by auction, by T. and J. Egerton, booksellers, at their room, in Scotland Yard, opposite the Admiralty, on Wednesday, the 15th of April, 1789, and the Seven following Days. To be viewed on Monday, April 13th, and to the Sale, which will begin each Day punctually at Twelve O'Clock. Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale: Mr. Debrett, Piccadilly; Mr. L. Davis, Holborn; Mr. Owen, Temple-Bar; Mr. Sewell, Cornhill; and of Mess, Egerton, Whitehall.
Thomas and John Egerton.Date: 1789]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. adorned with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals, and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With A Dissertation on the Theology and Mythology of the Heathens, from the Writings of Moses, the Aegyptian, Graecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fifth edition, revised and corrected. By William Cooke, A. M. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton, in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford, in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Suffolk. To which is added, an appendix, treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Auspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out; and an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests, and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M,DCC,LXXVII. [1777]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published: adorned with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The sixth edition, revised and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Ensord in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoined. An appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Auspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out: And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M,DCC,LXXII. [1772]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a Manner entirely New; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. Adorned With Figures from antient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Antients from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fourth edition, revised and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoined, an appendix, Treating of their Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out: And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LXVIII. [1768]- Books
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A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, miniatures, bronzes, gems, magnificent embossed plate, ornaments in gold and silver, Coins and Medals, China, Japan, &c. Of the Right Honourable Lady Elizabeth Germain, Lately Deceas'd; Being the Collection of the old Earls of Peterborough; and also, Part of the Arundelian Collection. Which (by Order of the Executors) Will be sold by Auction, By Mr. Langford and Son, At their House in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, On Wednesday the 7th of this Instant March 1770, and the Three following Days. The whole may be viewed on Monday the 5th, and till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day punctually at Twelve O'Clock. Catalogues of which may then be had at Mr. Langford's aforesaid, at Sixpence each. Note. In the Second Day's Sale will be sold, her Ladyship's rich Set of Gold and Silver Dressing Plate, her Brilliant Ear Rings, Necklace, Girdle Buckle, Stay Buckles, and other Jewels; her large and fine Oriental Pearl Necklace, and several other rich and valuable Effects. Conditions of sale as usual.
Mr. Langford and Son.Date: 1770]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explain'd in a manner entirely new; And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd. adorn'd with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those Who wou'd understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writing of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The second edition revis'd and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable The Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoin'd an appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: [1760?]- Books
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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
The Egyptian dynasties / by Norman D. Nicol.
Nicol, Norman D.Date: 2007- 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