[WALPOLE (Horatio, 1st Baron Walpole)]

The Case of the Hessian Forces, in the Pay of Great - Britain, Impartially and Freely Examin'd; with Some Reflections on the Present Conjuncture of Affairs. In Answer to a Late Pamphlet, Intitled, Considerations on the Present State of Affairs, &c.

London: Printed for R. Franklin, 1731. First edition, 8vo, 36pp., later paper wrappers, a very good copy.

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Book number: 38973

Keywords: POLITICS MILITARY

[PORTLAND (William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke)]

The Case of His Grace the Duke of Portland. Respecting two leases, lately granted by the Lords of the Treasury, to Sir James Lowther, Bart. With observations on the motion for a remedial bill, for quieting the possession of the subject.

London: Printed for J. Almon, 1768. First edition, small 8vo, 52pp., with half-title, fore-edge and gutter margin to half-title and title repaired, ex-library, recent cloth, spine lettered in gilt.

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Book number: 39977

Keywords: ECONOMICS LAW ESTATES LAND TENURE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

[PORTLAND (William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke)]

The Case of His Grace the Duke of Portland. Respecting two leases, lately granted by the Lords of the Treasury, to Sir James Lowther, Bart. With observations on the motion for a remedial bill, for quieting the possession of the subject. London: Printed for J. Almon, 1768. Seventh edition, small 8vo, [2], 5-53, [1], 4pp., without half-title. [Bound with:] [ADAIR (James)] Observations on the Power of Alienation in the Crown before the First of Queen Anne, Supported by Precedents and The Opinions of many learned Judges. Together with some remarks on the conduct of administration respecting the case of the Duke of Portland.

Dublin: George Faulkner, 1768. First Irish edition, small 8vo, 43, [1]pp. 2 Works in one, ex-library, recent cloth.

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Book number: 39978

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[FORRESTER (Alexander)]

Cases in equity during the time of the late Lord Chancellor Talbot: with tables, of the names of cases, and principal matters.

[London]: In the Savoy: printed by Henry Lintot (assignee of Edward Sayer, Esq;) for T. Waller, 1741. First Edition, folio, vi,286,[18]pp., with the cont. ownership signature of Thomas and Richard Hinckley, solicitors of Lichfield to front endpaper and title-page, cont. reversed calf, upper cover detached.

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Book number: 28561

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[FORRESTER (Alexander)]

Cases in equity during the time of the late Lord Chancellor Talbot: with tables, of the names of cases, and principal matters.

[London]: In the Savoy: printed by Henry Lintot (assignee of Edward Sayer, Esq;) for T. Waller, 1741. First Edition, folio, vi,286,[18]pp., engraved armorial bookplate of Henry Chinn, ownership signature of John Brace, cont. calf, hinges cracked.

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Book number: 28570

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[AUSTIN (Roland) Compiler.]

Catalogue of Gloucestershire Books Collected by Sir Francis Hyett of Painswick and Placed in the Shire Hall.

[H. Osborne, Gloucester. 1949]. 4to, 145pp., ex-library, orig. buckram.

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Book number: 12999

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[ELLIS (Sir Henry)] Editor.

A Catalogue of Manuscripts, Formerly in the Possession of Francis Hargrave... now Deposited in the British Museum.

Printed by G. Woodfall. 1818. First Edition, 4to, [iv],188pp., from the Birmingham Law Society, with stamps, library buckram. The collection of 499 manuscripts was purchased of the representatives of Francis Hargrave, together with his library of books, by a Vote of the House of Commons, passed July 1st, 1813. It consists almost exclusively of Law.

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Book number: 19052

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[WHITING (John)]

A Catalogue of Friends Books; Written by Many of the People, Called Quakers, from the Beginning or First Appearance of the said People.

London: Printed and Sold by J. Sowle. 1708. First edition, ii,238pp., cont. calf, rebacked, rubbed. The first Quaker bibliography. "Hereby may be seen, not only what Books have been Printed of the Sufferings which many of the said People underwent, but also the many Warnings to the Governments and Rulers, &c. Concerned..." — Advertisement of verso of title.

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Book number: 19659

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[AUSTIN (Roland) Compiler.]

Catalogue of Gloucestershire Books Collected by Sir Francis Hyett of Painswick and Placed in the Shire Hall.

[H. Osborne, Gloucester.] [1949]. 4to, 145pp., orig. buckram.

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Book number: 20277

Keywords: TOPOGRAPHY ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY Gloucestershire

[BÉNARD (Marcel)]

Catalogue de Livres et Curiuex Anciens et Modernes Composant la Bibliothèque de M. M. B***.

Giraud Badin, Paris. 1925. 4to, viii,124,[4]pp., 27 full-page plates of bindings, orig. printed wrappers, spine chipped, 372 lots. From the library of Pierre Berès.

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Book number: 24022

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[TODD (Henry John)]

Catalogue of the Books, Both Manuscript and Printed, Which are Preserved in the Library of Christ Church, Canterbury.

[Printed by Bye & Law]. 1802. First Edition, [vi],cii,[ii],131,[1]pp., orig. boards, spine and printed paper label slightly chipped otherwise a nice copy, uncut. Rich in manuscript materials relating to civil and ecclesiastical history of the county, and to Saxon literature in general.

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Book number: 24190

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[ELLIS (Sir Henry)] Editor.

A Catalogue of Manuscripts, Formerly in the Possession of Francis Hargrave... now Deposited in the British Museum.

Printed by G. Woodfall. 1818. First Edition, 4to, [iv],188pp., a British Library duplicate with a couple of their small faint stamps, orig. boards, upper cover detached, uncut. The collection of 499 manuscripts was purchased of the representatives of Francis Hargrave, together with his library of books, by a Vote of the House of Commons, passed July 1st, 1813. It consists almost exclusively of Law.

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Book number: 24418

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[MASON (G. E.)]

Catalogue of an Important and Valuable Collection of Books, Containing Numerous Rare and Curious Articles Relating to the Discovery, Early History, and Religious and Political Controversies of America and West Indies... Which will be Sold by Auction, by Messrs. S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson... on Friday, the 25th of May, 1860. London: J. Davy and Sons, 1860. [2],214pp., the property of G. E. Mason according to a cont. note in ink on title, orig. printed wrappers, 2628 lots. [Bound with:] Catalogue of a Large and Extremely Curious Collection of Theological Books, Consisting of Versions of the Holy Scriptures... being the Third Portion of the Entire and Extensive Collection of Books, Formed by Mr. G. E. Mason, Which will be sold by Auction, by Messrs Puttick and Simpson, on Wednesday, December 12th, 1860.

London, 1860. [ii],89,[1]pp., orig. printed wrappers, 1461 lots. Bound with 1 other Puttick & Simpson catalogue which appears to be imperfect, 3 works in one, cont. half vellum over marbled boards.

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Book number: 28218

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[JAMES (Brian)]

A Catalogue of the Tract Collection of Saint David's University College, Lampeter.

Mansell, 1975. Folio, xx, 316pp., orig. cloth.

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Book number: 31536

Keywords: BIBLIOGRAPHY WALES A Catalogue of the Tract Collection of Saint David's University College, Lampeter.

[WALPOLE (Horace) & VERTUE (George)]

A Catalogue of Engravers, Who have been born, or resided in England; Digested by Mr. Horace Walpole from the MSS. of Mr. George Vertue; To which is added an Account of the Life and Works of the latter.

London: Printed for J. Dodsley. 1786. Second edition, [4],306,[6]pp., cont. calf, rubbed, covers detached.

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Book number: 32444

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