The Harleian miscellany, or, A collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print, found in the late earl of Oxford's library, interspersed with historical, political, and critical notes.
Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collecti...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for Robert Dutton,
1808-1811.
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| Online Access: | 6 vol.5 vol.7 vol.7 vol.4 vol.12 vol.10 vol.3 vol.8 vol.1 vol.2 |
| Summary: | Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published 1744-1746. The pamphlets were selected and edited by William Oldys. Dr. Johnson supplied the preface. Cf. Dictionary of national biography. A reprint of the first edition, chronologically arranged by John Malham. Volume 12 has complete index. For contents see Catalogue of the library of the Boston athenaeum, part 2, pages 1336-1340. |
| Physical Description: | 12 volumes ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Place of Publication: | Great Britain -- England -- London. |