The annual register, or a view of the history, politics, and literature, for the year 1787
1787, 1st edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall. Poor library copy in the original paper-covered boards, backed in aniline calf. Spine and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned, and roughly rubbed as with age with some loss and tears. Some wear and cracking around the spine and cover edges. Pages loosening and scattered foxing. Bookplates and/or library marks in prelims/title page, but the rest of text remains clear. Item #438915
Physical description; (580 pages), 24 cm. Contents; THE ANNUAL REGISTER, OR A VIEW OF THE HISTORY, POLITICS, AND LITERATURE, 1787. -- PREFACE . -- THE ANNUAL REGISTER, 1787. -- THE HISTORY OF EUROPE. -- CHAP. I. -- CHAP. II. -- CHAP. III. -- CHAP. IV. -- CHAP. V. -- CHAP. VI. -- CHAP. VII. -- CHAP. VIII. -- CHRONICLE. -- JANUARY. -- FEBRUARY. -- MARCH. -- APRIL. -- MAY. -- JUNE. -- JULY. -- AUGUST. -- SEPTEMBER. -- OCTOBER. -- NOVEMBER. -- DECEMBER. -- BIRTHS. -- MARRIAGES. -- PROMOTIONS. -- SHERIFFS. -- DEATHS. -- APPENDIX TO THE CHRONICLE. -- A GENERAL BILL OF ALL THE CHRISTENINGS AND BURIALS. -- PRICES OF STOCK -- SUPPLIES GRANTED BY PARLIAMENT, FOR THE YEAR 1787. -- NAVY . -- ORDNANCE . -- ARMY. -- MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES. -- DEFICIENCIES. -- STATE PAPERS. -- DECLARATION. -- COUNTER-DECLARATION. -- CHARACTERS. -- NATURAL HISTORY. -- USEFUL PROJECTS. -- ANTIQUITIES. -- MISCELLANEOUS ESSAYS. -- POETRY. -- EPILOGUE. -- SONG. -- RONDEAU. -- A SIMILE. -- IMPROMPTU. -- ACCOUNT OF BOOKS FOR 1787. -- THE CONTENTS. Subjects; Maria Theresa Empress of Austria 1717-1780. English literature 18th century ; Periodicals. History ; Periodicals. Books ; Reviews 18th century ; Periodicals ; Early works to 1800. Europe History 18th century ; Periodicals. Great Britain History George III, 1760-1820 ; Periodicals. Great Britain Politics and government 18th century ; Periodicals. France History Revolution, 1789-1799. Netherlands History 1648-1795.
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