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[CHURCHMAN, John]. An account of the gospel labours, and christian experiences of a faithful minister of christ, john churchman... London. James Philips, 1781. First British edition. 8vo. vii, [1], 351pp, [1]. Contemporary calf, gilt. Extremities rubbed and marked, some surface loss to spine. Without FFEP, slight marginal loss to leaf Q1, very occasional light spotting and creasing. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 16789

[RICHARDSON, John]. An account of the life of that Ancient Servant of Jesus Christ, john richardson, Giving a Relation of many of his Trials and Exercises in his Youth, and his Services in the Work of the Ministry, in England, Ireland, America, &c. London. Printed and Sold by Luke Hinde, 1757. First edition. 8vo. vi, 236pp, [4]. With two terminal advertisement leaves. Contemporary calf, gilt. Extremities rubbed, some loss to head of spine, splitting to upper joint. Book-label of Henry Birkbeck and faded ink ownership inscription to FEP, loss to FFEP, slight loss to lower corner of leaf H5, very occasional marginal chipping, lightly foxed. More > £ 200.00 Antiquates Ref. 16791

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[SOCIETY IN SCOTLAND FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE]. An account of The Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, from its commencement, in 1709. In which is included, The present state of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland with regard to Religion. Edinburgh. Printed by A. Murray and J. Cochrane, 1774. First edition. Quarto. [2], 70pp, [2]. With an engraved title-page. Recent plain paper wraps printed paper lettering piece. Very minor wear to extremities. Title a trifle soiled and chipped, lightly foxed. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 12340

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[ACTS - GEORGE III]. An Act for paving, cleansing, lighting, watching, and regulating the streets, lanes, ways, and publick passages and places, within the city of Durham, and borough of Framwelgate, and the suburbs thereof, and streets thereto adjoining; for removing and preventing nuisances, annoyances, encroachments, and obstructions therein; for widening and rendering more commodious several of the said streets, lanes, ways, and publick passages and places; and for regulating and improving the markets within the said city and suburbs.. London. Printed by Charles Eyre and Andrew Strahan, Printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty, 1790. Folio. [2], 1303-1370, [2]. With a final blank leaf. Issued separately with a general title page (as here), and also as part of: Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis Magnæ Britanniae, Franciae, & Hiberniae, tricesimo. At the Parliament begun and holden at Westminster, the eighteenth day of May, Anno Domini 1784...And from thence continued, by several prorogations and adjournments, to the twenty-first day of January, 1790; being ... More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 12371

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[BRITISH ARMY]. An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. London. Printed by Mark Baskett, 1766. 8vo. [2], 5-206pp, [2]. Imprint from general title page. Contemporary blind-ruled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Rubbed, corners exposed, upper board detached, lower joint split, some loss to head of spine. Early ownership inscription to general title page, very occasional light spotting. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 28034

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[WINE]. [An Act for repealing the Duties upon Licenses for retailing Wine and Sweets, and upon Licenses for retailing distilled Spiritous Liquors, and for granting other Duties in Lieu thereof]. London. Printed by Charles Eyre and Andrew Strahan, Printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty, 1790. Folio. [2]. pp-711-730pp. Twentieth-century red morocco, gilt, titled in gilt to upper board. Slight wear to extremities. Reinforcement to gutter margins of text. More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 10903

NELSON, Robert. An address to persons of Quality and Estate. London. Printed by G. James, 1715. First edition. 8vo. xxxi, [1], 267pp, [1], 55pp, [7]. With an engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary blind-panelled speckled calf. Rubbed and marked, with surface wear to boards, foot of upper joint split. FEP sprung. Inked ownership inscription of J. Seale to head of title, leaves lightly browned, light scattered spotting. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 34212

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[ROBINS, Benjamin]. An address to the electors, And other free Subjects of Great Britain; Occasion'd by the Late secession. In which is contain'd A particular Account of all our Negociations with Spain, and their Treatment of Us, for above Ten Years past. London. Printed for H. Goreham, 1739. Second edition. 8vo in 4s. iv, 63pp, [1]. With woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initials. Recent marbled paper boards, paper lettering-piece. Light rubbing to extremities. Small ink mark to head of title, short marginal tear to I3. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 12881

[ROBINS, Benjamin]. An address to the electors, And other free Subjects of Great Britain; Occasion'd by the Late secession. In which is contain'd A particular Account of all our Negotiations with Spain, and their Treatment of Us, for above Ten Years past. London. Printed for H. Goreham, 1739. Thid edition. 8vo. iv, 63pp, [1]. Uncut and largely unopened, stitched as issued. Pen trial and remnant of paper label to title-page, dust-soiled, light marginal damp-staining to final gathering. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14607

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[SCHOOLMASTERS]. An address to the public, in behalf of the association among protestant schoolmasters in the North of England, For the support of their Aged Brethren, Widows, and Orphans: In which the Necessity and Utility of that charitable Institution are briefly illustrated... Newcastle. Printed by M. Angus, 1788. Second edition. 8vo. 45pp, [1]. Modern marbled paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece to spine. Title page browned, scattered spotting. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 30625

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CLARK, G[eorge]. An alphabetical epitome of the common law of england; so far as it relates to the security of the persons, property and privileges of individuals. London. Printed for Fielding and Walker et al., 1778. First edition. 8vo. iv, 130 [i.e. 230]pp, [2]. With a terminal advertisement leaf. Contemporary blind-tooled sheep, title in manuscript to spine. Rubbed, heavily marked. Paste-downs sprung, occasional spotting. More > £ 300.00 Antiquates Ref. 16403

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[ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS]. An alphabetical list of the Commission Officers of his majesty's fleet: with the dates of their First Commissions. [London]. [s.n.], [1798]. 8vo. 176pp. Later black morocco-backed navy cloth, tooled and lettered in gilt. Rubbed, lower board stained. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 375.00 Antiquates Ref. 24439

[ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS]. An alphabetical list of the Commission Officers of his majesty's fleet: with the dates of their First Commissions. [London]. [s.n.], [1797]. 8vo. 176pp. Later black morocco-backed navy cloth, tooled and lettered in gilt. Rubbed, lower board stained. Ink ownership inscription to head of title page: 'Henry Harvey Sholden Lodge Lieut. R.N. Dec. 8th 1837', final page with some paper adherence largely obliterating the two names listed. More > £ 325.00 Antiquates Ref. 24440

SHAW, William. An analysis of the galic language. Edinburgh. Printed by W. and T. Ruddiman, 1778. Second edition. 8vo. xviii, [1], 20-171pp, [1]. With a half-title. Contemporary gilt-ruled sheep. Extremities worn, joints split, loss to head and foot of spine. Very occasional chipping to margins, scattered foxing. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 25537

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[POLITICS]. An answer from a Gentleman at the Hague, to a letter from his friend in London, In Regard to a late resignation. London. Sold by C. Corbett, 1748. First edition. 8vo. [2], 25pp, [1]. Recent blue paper boards. Dust-soiling to title and terminal leaf, occasional spotting More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 13228

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[SONGS]. An antidote against melancholy. Being a collection of Fourscore Merry songs, wherein Those on the same Subject and Key, are placed in an agreeable Succession, In Relation to the Different Measures of Time, After the Manner of suits of lessons. The Music of them all entirely new, and several of the Songs never before set to Music. London. Printed for Daniel Browne, 1749. First edition. 8vo. [2], 207pp, [1]. With a final page of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary speckled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece, gilt. Extremities rubbed, slight splitting to joints. Later typed bookseller/auction descriptions pasted to FEP, lightly spotted. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 19735

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SAVILE, Sir George. An argument Concerning the militia. [London]. [s.n.], [1762]. First edition. Quarto. 19pp, [1]. Uncut. Stitched, as issued. Lightly spotted, some damp-staining to final two leaves, short tear to fore-edge of final leaf. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 19169

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[CHELSEA HOSPITAL]. A narrative of some proceedings In the Management of chelsea hospital, As far as relates to the Appointment and Dismission of samuel lee, surgeon. London. Printed for W. Owen, 1753. First edition. 8vo. 95pp, [1]. Modern marbled paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece to spine, all edges red. Manuscript shelfmark to head of title page, very occasional light spotting. More > £ 325.00 Antiquates Ref. 30600

[EDINBURGH RIOTS]. A narrative of the Late riots at edinburgh; and a vindication of its magistracy, against The Charges advanced in the memorial for the papists of scotland. London. [s.n.], 1779. First edition. Quarto. 28pp. Modern marbled wrappers. Lightly rubbed. Title page and terminal leaf browned and soiled. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 33304

HASTINGS, Warren. A narrative of the late transactions at benares. London. Printed for J. Debrett, 1782. First London edition. 8vo. [2], iv, 132pp, [1] With a terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Later half-calf, marbled boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Armorial bookplate of Robinson of Rokeby to FEP. More > £ 950.00 Antiquates Ref. 28678