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Proposals for publishing by subscription from the curious and elaborate works of Thomas Simon, Chief Graver of the Mint in the Tower of London, in the Reign of King Charles I. The Common Wealth of England, the Ld. Protector Oliver Cromwell, and to the Government in the Beginning of the Reign of King Charles II. a book of these engraved prints in quarto . Drawn and Done from the Medals, Coins, Great-Seals Impressions, now remaining and preserved in the Cabinets of the Curious. With a description of each plate to be annexed, and some particulars printed of his life and imployment: With some Account of his Brother Abraham Simon, an excellent Modeller in Wax.
Vertue, George 1684-1756.Date: 1753
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On the first day of April next will be published, and afterwards continued in monthly numbers, price two shillings and sixpence each. A journal of natural philosophy, chemistry, and the arts: ... By William Nicolson
Date: 1797
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Porposals for publishing, by subscription, by Matthew Howell, a print , representing the portrait of William Tindale, formerly of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford. The first translator of the Pentateuch and New Testament: ... To be engraved in the chalk manner, by P. W. Tomkins, ..
Howell, MatthewDate: 1795
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New pamphlets just publish'd , and sold by the booksellers in town and country.
Date: 1731
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Proposals for printing by subscription, a second collection of scarce and valuable tracts , on the most interesting and entertaining subjects: ... Selected from an infinite number in print and manuscript, ... particularly that of the late Lord Somers.
Date: 1749