Studies in Oxford history chiefly in the eighteenth century : a series of papers / by the Rev. John Richard Green and the Rev. Geo. Roberson ; edited by C.L. Stainer.

  • Green, John Richard, 1837-1883.
Date:
1901
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Credit: Studies in Oxford history chiefly in the eighteenth century : a series of papers / by the Rev. John Richard Green and the Rev. Geo. Roberson ; edited by C.L. Stainer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    9. It will be seen that I contemplate the issue of three works in each year. To make this scheme a permanent success the subscribers must get a good deal for their money ; and I believe that with some 400-500 subscribers, and no expenses saving those of printing and distribution, three issues a year can be managed. To do this, however, we must sacrifice mere beauty of form, and bring out our publications in common octavo shape as cheaply as possible. The common octavo which will bind and go in ordinary shelves is indefinitely preferable to the small quarto, so dear to 1 Societies.’ I have said nothing of Collegiate history, simply because this is sure of receiving sufficient notice, not in the least because I undervalue it. Is it not possible that in such cases a College might make the small grant which would pay for the printing ? I would include everything which has a real bearing on Oxford ^ life; e.g. if some scientific person liked to give a treatise on the Geology or Botany of Oxford, or some Art Professor a critical description of its art treasures, I would take them gladly. In fact, I would put some book of this kind among the earlier issues, to mark the character of the series. [May, 1881.] John Richard Green.