Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Bowyer, printer, F.S.A. and many of his learned friends; an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century; and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists; with a very copious index. Volume 7, Part 2
1816, First Edition. London : printed for the author by Nichols, Son, and Bentley. Good copy only in contemporary plain boards, later rebacked and with the original paper spine label, now somewhat worn. Corners bumped, with endbands rubbed and a minor tear to the tail. Preliminary and final leaves somewhat foxed, with interior remaining tight and showing sparse foxing only, chiefly marginal. A well-preserved example overall. Item #464222
Physical description; 720 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; 7 pt 2 of 9. Contents; Index to volumes 8-9. Subjects; Authors, English 18th century Biography. Printers Great Britain Biography. Booksellers and bookselling Great Britain History 18th century. Publishers and publishing Great Britain History 18th century. English literature 18th century History and criticism. Learned institutions and societies Great Britain History 18th century. Stationers' Company (London, England) History. Society of Antiquaries of London History. Spalding Gentlemen's Society History. Peterborough (England) Societies, etc. History. Great Britain Intellectual life 18th century Sources.
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