The British librarian : exhibiting a compendious review or abstract of our most scarce, useful and v...
The British librarian : exhibiting a compendious review or abstract of our most scarce, useful and valuable books in all sciences, as well as in manuscript as in print / [by William Oldys].
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Publisher
London : pr. for Tho. Osborne, 1737.
Date
1737.
Call Numbers
MacPherson/ 0132
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, [5], 402 p. ; 21 cm.
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Publisher
London : pr. for Tho. Osborne, 1737.
Edition
[1st ed.]
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1737.
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The British librarian : exhibiting a compendious review or abstract of our most scarce, useful and valuable books in all sciences, as well as in manuscript as in print / [by William Oldys].
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"With many characters, historical and critical, of the authors, their antagonists, &c, in a manner never before attempted, and useful to all readers."
Includes index.
Includes issues nos. 1-6, January-June 1737.
Part of the Donald MacPherson Collection of Art and Literature.
Rare Books copy: Has bookplate "The Library of New South Wales. The Donald MacPherson Collection of Art and Literature"; includes D & L Lake, bookseller's bibliographical description on sheet....
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MacPherson/ 0132
Record Identifier
74VvJqb20Q6d
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvJqb20Q6d
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823.5
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991008046209702626
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