Browse Items (212 total)
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The City Hotel : Williamsburg, VA.
A history and description of Williamsburg, Virginia written by B. W. Bowry, proprietor of the City Hotel as a means to promote the hotel. -
A catalogue of the last year's large and valuable production of the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory : consisting of elegant epargnes ... Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Ford, at his Great Room in the Haymarket, on Monday the 10th of March and the fifteen following days, Sundays excepted.
Catalog of Chelsea porcelain produced in 1754 to be auctioned by Mr. Ford in Haymarket over 16 days from March 10-27, 1755. The items to be auctioned are listed under the headings for each of the sixteen days of the sale. The "Conditions of Sale" appears on page [2]. This is the third auction catalog for the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory and the earliest surviving catalog. The earliest being for the auctions of the spring of 1754 and December, 1754.
The WHOLE may be viewed on Thursday the 6th and every Day till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day punctually at 12 o' clock."
CATALOGUES to be had at Mr. FORD's Price One Shilling, which Money will be allowed to those that are Purchasers."
Date of publication from Cheney, C.R. Handbook of dates for students of English history.
Head and tail-pieces.
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A catalogue of the last year's produce of valuable Chelsea Porcelaine Manufactory : consisting of the greatest variety of table and desert services ... Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Burnsall ...
A catalog of the wares produced by the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory in 1760 being sold at auction by Mr. Burnsall in 1761. The catalog includes the "Conditions of Sale" and a daily listing of items for sale beginning on April 30, 1761. The last day of sale in the catalog is for May 4, 1761 though the catalog is incomplete and this may not have been the last day of the sale. The sale was advertised in the Public Advertiser as late as May 5, 1761.
Date of publication from Cheney, C.R. Handbook of dates for students of English history.
Manuscript additions noting prices appear next to some of the lots.
Description based on imperfect copy: lacks all after page 16.
"The whole to be viewed on Tuesday the 28th of April, and to the Time of Sale, which will begin at Twelve o'Clock."
"Catalogues to be had the Days of Viewing at the following Places for Six-pence each, which will be allowed to the Purchasers ; at the Union Coffee house, opposite the Royal Exchange, Cornhill ; at George's Coffee-house, at the upper End of Hay-market ; at Church Coffee-house, Piccadilly, and at the Place of Sale."
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The Congress Canvassed : or, An Examination into the Conduct of the Delegates, at Their Grand Convention, Held in Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1774. Addressed, to the Merchants of New-York
The Congress Canvassed : or, An Examination into the Conduct of the Delegates, at Their Grand Convention, Held in Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1774. Addressed, to the Merchants of New-York / by A. W. Farmer. Printed in the Year MDCCLXXIV.
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Considerations on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes in the British Colonies, for the Purpose of Raising a Revenue, by Act of Parliament
Considerations on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes in the British Colonies, for the Purpose of Raising a Revenue, by Act of Parliament. North America printed: London, re-printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, Picadilly. MDCCLXVI.
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A Summary view of the rights of British America : set forth in some resolutions intended for the inspection of the present delegates of the people of Virginia, now in convention...
A Summary view of the rights of British America : set forth in some resolutions intended for the inspection of the present delegates of the people of Virginia, now in convention... The Second Edition. Williamsburg, : Printed by Clementina Rind ; London : Re-printed for G. Kearsly at No. 46, near Searjents Inn, in Fleet Street, 1774.
Preface (p. [v]-xvi) addressed "To the King" and signed "Tribunus" is attributed to Arthur Lee.
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The political detection; or, The treachery and tyranny of administration, both at home and abroad; displayed in a series of letters, signed Junius Americanus
The political detection; or, The treachery and tyranny of administration, both at home and abroad; displayed in a series of letters, signed Junius Americanus. London : Printed and sold by J. and W. Oliver, No. 12, in Bartholomew-Close, near West-Smithfield, MDCCLXX.
"Price one shilling."--title page.
Library copy inscribed: "Joseph Stone's property Feb. 1, 1780"--title page.
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The Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, before an August assembly, relating to the repeal of the Stamp-Act, &c.
The Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, before an August assembly, relating to the repeal of the Stamp-Act, &c. [1766]
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Second Protest, with a List of the Voters Against the Bill to Repeal the American Stamp Act, of Last Session
Second protest with a list of the voters against the bill to repeal the American Stamp Act, of last session. A Paris i.e. London : Chez J. W. imprimeur, rue du Colombier, Fauxbourg St. Germain, à l'hotel de Saxe, 1766.
Published in London.
Library copy with bookplate of Robert C. H. Brock.
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The Conduct of the Late Administration Examined, Relative to the American Stamp-Act
The Conduct of the late administration examined, relative to the American stamp-act : with an appendix, containing original and authentic documents. The second edition. London : Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, in Picadilly, MDCCLXVII.
Charles Lloyd was secretary to George Grenville, and the authorship is attributed to him by Halkett and Laing (Dict.), Cushing (Anonyms), Winsor (Narr. & crit. hist.), British museum Catalogue, and Dictionary of national biography which adds that "much of this pamphlet ... was dictated by Grenville himself." On the other hand W. J. Smith, editor of "The Grenville papers," maintains that Lord Temple was the author, and by others the Earl of Liverpool is mentioned.
Appendix has separate pagination and half title.
With a final advertisement leaf.
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The Speech of Mr. P[itt] and Several Others in a Certain August Assembly, on a Late Important Debate : with an Introduction of the Matters Preceding in it
The speech of Mr. P------- and others : in a certain august assembly on a late important debate: with an introduction of the matters preceding it. Printed in the year --66
Mr. P------ is William Pitt.
Report of a debate in the House of commons on the repeal of the Stamp act.
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The Regulations Lately Made Concerning the Colonies and the Taxes Imposed upon Them, Considered
The Regulations Lately made concerning the colonies, and the taxes imposed upon them, considered. London : Printed for J. Wilkie, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; and may be had at the Pamphlet-Shops at the Royal-Exchange, and Charing-Cross, 1765.
With a half-title.
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The Necessity of repealing the American stamp-act demonstrated: or, A proof that Great-Britain must be injured by that act. In a letter to a member of the British House of Commons
The Necessity of repealing the American stamp-act demonstrated: or, A proof that Great-Britain must be injured by that act. In a letter to a member of the British House of Commons. London : Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, Piccadilly, MDCCLXVI.
Library copy imperfect: advertisement leaf wanting.
Price in square brackets: (Price One Shilling.)
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Divine providence illustrated and improved : A thanksgiving-discourse, preached (by desire) in the Presbyterian, or Congregational church in Providence, N.E. Wednesday June 4, 1766, being His Majesty's birth day, and day of rejoicing, occasioned by the repeal of the Stamp-act ...
Divine providence illustrated and improved : A thanksgiving-discourse, preached (by desire) in the Presbyterian, or Congregational church in Providence, N.E. Wednesday June 4, 1766, being His Majesty's birth day, and day of rejoicing, occasioned by the repeal of the Stamp-act ... / by David S. Rowland. Providence, (New-England) : Printed by Sarah Goddard, and Company.
Half-title: Mr. Rowland's sermon, occasioned by the repeal of the stamp-act.
Library copy imperfect: half-title page wanting.
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The Grievances of the American Colonies Candidly Examined
The grievances of the American colonies candidly examined. London : reprinted for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, in Picadilly, MDCCLXVI.
"Printed by authority, at Providence, in Rhode-Island."
"Price one shilling."
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The controversy between Great Britain and her colonies reviewed the several pleas of the colonies, in support of their right to all the liberties and privileges of British subjects, and to Exemption from the Legislative Authority of Parliament, stated and considered; and The Nature of their Connection with, and Dependence on, Great Britain, shewn, upon the evidence of Historical Facts and Authentic Records
The controversy between Great Britain and her colonies reviewed : the several pleas of the colonies, in support of their right to all the liberties and privileges of British subjects, and to exemption from the legislative authority of Parliament, stated and considered; and the nature of their connection with, and dependence on, Great Britain, shewn, upon the evidence of historical facts and authentic records. Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, in Piccadilly. MDCCLXIX.
Another issue of the same date has slight variation in imprint.
"Written by William Knox, under secretary of state for American affairs ... It has also been ascribed to Mr. Whately, M. P., and John Mein ... Pages 66 to 86 are by George Grenville ..."--Sabin, Bibl. amer., v. 9, no. 38180.
"Appendix": p. [i]-lv at end.
Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy has bookseller's catalog on an additional 8 pages at end.
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Authentic Account of the Proceedings of the Congress Held at New-York in MDCCLXV, on the Subject of the American Stamp Act
Authentic Account of the Proceedings of the Congress Held at New-York in MDCCLXV, on the Subject of the American Stamp Act. [London : Printed for J. Almon], MDCCLXVII.
Place of printing and printer from ESTC.
"Price one shilling."
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Ames's almanack revived and improved: or, An astronomical diary, for the year of our Lord Christ 1766. ... Calculated for the meridian of Boston in New-England, lat. 42 deg. 25 min. north. ...
Ames's almanack revived and improved: or, An astronomical diary, for the year of our Lord Christ 1766. ... Calculated for the meridian of Boston in New-England, lat. 42 deg. 25 min. north. ... Boston: : Printed and sold by R. & S. Draper, in Newbury-Street, south-end; Edes & Gill, in Queen-Street; Green & Russell, Queen-Street; T. & J. Fleet, at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill. S. Hall in Rhode Island. Printed for and sold also by the following booksellers, T. Leverett, in Cornhill. Wharton & Bowes near the Town-House; J. Perkins, in Union-Street; B. Emerson, at Newbury Port.
Price before the Stamp Act takes place, half-a dollar per dozen, and 6 coppers single. After the act takes place, more than double that price.
The author's preface, signed Philodemos, states that he undertook the preparation of this almanac "as Mr. Ames, (son of the lately deceased Dr. Ames) declined furnishing the public with an almanack for the year 1766, and application was made by the printers to the author." This assertion is denied by Ames in his own preface to his 1766 almanac, issued by McAlpine and Fleeming.
This part of Philodemos' preface is quoted in identical pre-publication advertisements in the Massachusetts gazette and Boston news-letter (R. & S. Draper) for Sept. 5, 1765, the Boston gazette (Edes & Gill) for Sept. 9, and the Boston evening post (T. & J. Fleet) for Sept. 2. The advertisements go on to state that the early publication date is for the purpose of avoiding the Stamp Act, which was to go into effect on Nov. 1.
The actual publication of the almanac is advertised in a shorter notice, containing the same extract from the preface, in the Massachusetts gazette for Sept. 26 and the Evening post for Sept. 23, and in a briefer announcement in the Gazette for Sept. 23.
Attributed to Joseph Willard (1738-1804), later president of Harvard, by Evans and in Sibley's Harvard graduates. See also Sidney Willard, Memoirs of youth and manhood, 1855, v. 1, p. 25. C.L. Nichols, in "Notes on the almanacs of Massachusetts" (Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, n.s. v. 22 (1912): 64) calls this "a pirated edition because of failure of Ames to agree with the printers." It is not in fact a pirated edition, however, because the calculations and calendar page notes differ from those of Ames, and there is no pretence that he is the author.
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Taxation No Tyranny : an Answer to the Resolutions and Address of the American Congress
Taxation No Tyranny : an Answer to the Resolutions and Address of the American Congress. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXV.
Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
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The Snare Broken. A Thanksgiving Discourse, Preached at the Desire of the West Church in Boston, N.E. Friday May 23, 1766. Occasioned by the Repeal of the Stamp-Act
The Snare Broken. A Thanksgiving Discourse, Preached at the Desire of the West Church in Boston, N.E. Friday May 23, 1766. Occasioned by the Repeal of the Stamp-Act / by Johnathan Mayhew, D.D. Pastor of said church. [Three lines from St. Paul] Boston : Printed and sold by R. & S. Draper, in Newbury-Street ; Edes & Gill, in Queen-Street ; and T. & J. Fleet in Cornhill, 1766.
Dedicated to William Pitt.
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A Speech Intended to Have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charters of the Colony of Massachusett's Bay
A Speech Intended to Have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charters of the Colony of Massachusett's Bay. London : to be had of Goadby and Berry, Stationers, in Sweeting's-Alley, Royal-Exchange.
"Price 2d. or 2s. 6d. for Twenty-five."
The bill referred to was read 15 April 1774.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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A letter to the gentlemen of the committee of London merchants, trading to North America : shewing in what manner, it is apprehended, that the trade and manufactures of Britain may be affected by some late restrictions on the American commerce, and by the operation of the act for the stamp duty in America; as also how far the freedom and liberty of the subjects residing in Britain, are supposed to be interested in the preservation of the rights of the provinces, and in what manner those rights appear to be abridged by that statute.A letter to the gentlemen of the committee of London merchants, trading to North America : shewing in what manner, it is apprehended, that the trade and manufactures of Britain may be affected by some late restrictions on the American commerce, and by the operation of the act for the stamp duty in America; as also how far the freedom and liberty of the subjects residing in Britain, are supposed to be interested in the preservation of the rights of the provinces, and in what manner those rights appear to be abridged by that statute. London : Printed for W. Richardson & L. Urquart, Booksellers, under the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, MDCCLXVI.
Errata: page 30.
Rockefeller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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A letter from a merchant in London to his nephew in North America, relative to the present posture of affairs in the colonies : in which the supposed violation of charters, and the several grievances complained of, are particularly discussed, and the consequences of an attempt towards independency set in a true lightA letter from a merchant in London to his nephew in North America, relative to the present posture of affairs in the colonies : in which the supposed violation of charters, and the several grievances complained of, are particularly discussed, and the consequences of an attempt towards independency set in a true light. London : Printed for J. Walter, at Homer's Head, Charing-Cross, MDCCLXVI.
With a half-title.
Signed at end: A.B. i.e. Josiah Tucker.
Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.