Octavo

Name Octavo
Abbreviation 8vo
Description

Each sheet is folded to make eight leaves and sixteen pages. 

Titles

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ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
14566 A sermon preached on occasion of the present rebellion in Scotland, at the parish-church of St. James, Westminster, and the chapels belonging to it, October 6, 13, 1745. By Thomas, Lord Bishop of Oxford. Published at the request of the parishioners. Secker , Thomas
 Thomas Butler I (Dublin)
1745
24603 A sermon, shewing, that eternal life is God's free gift, bestowed upon men according to their moral behaviour. And that free grace and free will concur, in the affair of man's salvation. By John Beach, A.M. Beach , John
 1745
9635 A Short Account of a Few of the Most Remarkable Trees and Plants; to Which are Added, Miscellaneous Poems Murphy , Anna
 1808
14793 A Short Account of the African Slave Trade, collected from local knowledge, from the evidence given at the bar of Both Houses of Parliament, and, from tracts written upon that subject Norris , Robert
 1788
14791 A Short Account of the African Slave Trade, collected from local knowledge, from the evidence given at the bar of Both Houses of Parliament, and, from tracts written upon that subject, By Robert Norris. Norris , Robert
 1788
25649 A short account of the eye and nature of vision. Chiefly designed to illustrate the use and advantage of spectacles. Wherein Are laid down Rules for chusing Glasses proper for remedying all the different Defects of sight. As also Some reasons for preferring a particular Kind of Glass, fitter than any other made Use of for that Purpose. By James Ayscough, optician. The Fifth Edition. Ayscough , James
 Edward Say (London)
1757 The Fifth Edition.
25124 A short account of the eye and nature of vision. Chiefly designed to illustrate the use and advantage of spectacles. Wherein Are laid down Rules for chusing Glasses proper for remedying all the different Defects of sight. As also Some reasons for preferring a particular Kind of Glass, fitter than any other made Use of for that Purpose. By James Ayscough, optician. The Fourth Edition. Ayscough , James
 Alexander Strahan [Cornhill] (Cornhill)
Jacob Robinson [Ludgate St] (London)
Paul Stevens (London)
Anne Dodd II (London)
1755 The Fourth Edition.
24994 A short account of the eye and nature of vision. Chiefly designed to illustrate the use and advantage of spectacles. Wherein Are laid down Rules for chusing Glasses proper for remedying all the different Defects of sight. As also Some reasons for preferring a particular kind of Glass, fitter than any other made Use of for that Purpose. The third edition. By James Ayscough, optician. Ayscough , James
 1754 The third edition.
25507 A short account of the eye and nature of vision. Chiefly designed to illustrate the use and advantage of spectacles. Wherein Is laid down Rules for chusing Glasses proper for remedying all the different Defects of sight. As also Some reasons for preferring a particular kind of Glass, fitter than any other made Use of for that Purpose. The second edition. By James Ayscough, optician. Ayscough , James
 Alexander Strahan [Cornhill] (Cornhill)
Jacob Robinson [Ludgate St] (London)
Anne Dodd II (London)
John Jolliffe (London)
1752 The Second Edition
15110 A short account of the infectious malignant fever, as it appeared at Uxbridge, and its vicinity, in the summer and autumn of the year 1799; with a detail of the good effects of yeast, and vital air, in the different stages of that disorder. By a medical practitioner. Unknown ,
1799
25232 A short account of the itch, inveterate itching humours, scabbiness and leprosie: plainly describing their symptoms, nature , original cause and true care. with the Reason why so many miss of it for many Months, Years, &c. Shewing that it may be easily and safely accomplished without the Nauseous Use of Brimstone, Confinement of the Patient, or the Knowledge of other Person. As Also the imminent danger those afflicted with such Defilements of the Skin run, of fall into the Palsie, Apoplexy, Falling Sickness, Asthma, incurable consumption, &c. by Ill Methods of Cure, and pernicious Mercurial Medications. Necessary to be read by all Persons, but more especially those who are unhappily troubled with the ITCH, or any other Cutaneous Distemper. By T. S. Spooner , Thomas
 1714
25749 A short account of the itch, inveterate itching humours, scabbiness and leprosy: plainly describing their symptoms, nature, ... As also the imminent danger those afflicted with such defilements of the skin run, of falling into the palsy, ... By T. S. The second edition, with several additions. Spooner , Thomas
 1715 The second edition, with several additions.
25821 A short account of the itch, or a compendious treatise of the diseases of the skin, from the slightest itching humour in particular parts only, to the most inveterate Itch, stubborn scabbiness, and confirmed leprosy. Plainly describing their symptoms, nature, dependance on each other, original cause, and dismal consequence to the patients and their posterity, if neglected or mismanaged. Also the dangerous effects of quicksilver girdles, ointments, washes, and other pernicious mercurial-medicines. Discovering the true and only certain method of curing those distempers with safety, ease, and expedition, and without the use of dabbing ointments, brimstone, or other nauseous and ill-smelling remedies, confinement of the patient, disorder of the body, or knowledge of the nearest friend. The whole illustrated with several extraordinary cases, and very remarkable cures performed by the author, necessary to be read by all persons, but more especially those who are unhappily troubled with the itch, or any other cutaneous distempers. By T.S. The sixth edition, corrected. Spooner , Thomas
 1728 The sixth edition, corrected.
3425 A short account of the last sickness and death of the Rev. Mr. Wesley, M.A. late fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford. Who died on Wednesday morning, March 2, 1791, aged 88. Ritchie , Elizabeth
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1791
14567 A short account of the late application to parliament made by the merchants of London upon the neglect of their trade: with the substance of the evidence thereupon as sum'd up by Mr. Glover. The fourth edition. Glover , Mr.
 1742 The fourth edition.
4651 A short account, Of the Principal seats and gardens, In and about Twickenham. Pye , Jael Henrietta
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1760
5053 A short and easy method of prayer. Translated from the French of Madam J.M.B. De La Mothe Guion. By Thomas Digby Brooke. Guyon , Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte
 1795
7600 A short appeal to men and women of reason; distinguished by titles of worldly honour; or by riches exclusive of titles: who may be walking according to the course of this evil world, living in the pleasures thereof, and frequenting theatres, balls, &c. By S. H. Hume , Sophia
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1765
7574 A short appeal to men and women of reason; Distinguished by Titles of worldly Honour; or by Riches exclusive of Titles: who may be walking according to the course of this evil world, living in the pleasures thereof, and frequenting theatres, balls,&e. By S. H. Hume , Sophia
 1765
25812 A short character of the late M-----s of W------n. Together with an account of some smaller facts, during his g-------t in I--------d, which would scarce have reach'd to an impeachment. Extracted from an Irish manuscript, by the author of the Tale of a tub. Swift , Jonathan
 1715
6907 A short compendium of English grammar, in which the several parts of speech are clearly explained and defined. (by way of Question and Answer.) By Mrs. M. C. Edwards, Of Brentford Butts. Edwards , M. C.
 1796
25878 A short encouragement for the great men of the earth, to make war with Babylon: the king of Prussia another and reviving Gideon going before them; by the occasion of that famous persecution at Thorn. To which are added two dialogues, one Between the Birds of the Air, and the Publisher of Good News. The other Between the Devil and the Jesuits, his Eldest and First-Born Sons. Unknown ,
James Roberts [Warwick Lane] (London)
1725
25395 A short essay on the scurvy: in which the Causes and Cure of that disease Are briefly Stated and Demonstrated. First, Representing the deceivable Forms and Characters under which it disguises it self. Secondly, The various, remote, and principal Causes of it examin'd. Thirdly, The material Causes discover'd. And, Fourthly, The best and most effectual Method of Cure exemplified in exceeding dangerous and contumacious Symptoms. With A Touch on Old Venereal Cases, and some remarks on the Doctrine of Acids and Alkalies. Unknown ,
Anne Dodd I (London)
1714
24967 A Short History of the Warming-Pan: or a Review of the Intrigues at St. James's in 1688. For Imposing a Sham Prince upon these Nations. With an Appendix. Showing the Presents and Invocations then made by the Queen Mary, to the Virgin at Loretto, for obtaining a Male Heir to the Crown of Great Britain. And also an Account of several Medals struck at Paris in 1702, in Honour of the Pretender. Whatley , Stephen
 John Harrison (Cornhill)
Anne Dodd I (London)
1715
2822 A short journal of the labours and travels in the work of the ministry, of that faithful servant of Christ, Deborah Bell. Bell , Deborah
 1762

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