Name Octavo
Abbreviation 8vo
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Each sheet is folded to make eight leaves and sixteen pages. 

Titles

Displaying 76–100 of 3873

ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
13707 A comparative view of the social life in England and France, From the Restoration of Charles the second, to the French Revolution. By the editor of Madame du Deffand's Letters. Unknown ,
Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green (London)
1828
26056 A compendious and accurate treatise of fines upon writs of covenant; and recoveries upon writs of entry in the post. With ample and copious Instructions how to draw, acknowledge, and levy the same in all Cases. Being a Work performed with great Exactness, and full of Variety of Clerkship. With an Addition of several Precedents, and many Observations, Rules and Cases concerning the Effect and Operation of Fines and Recoveries. The fifth edition, reviewed, corrected, and now very much inlarged. Brown , William
Daniel Browne I (London)
John Walthoe I (London)
Benjamin Tooke II (London)
William Mears [Temple Bar] (London)
Thomas Ward (London)
Thomas Bickerton (London)
Thomas Woodward (London)
1718 The fifth edition, reviewed, corrected, and now very much inlarged.
5706 A compendious system of astronomy, in a course of familiar lectures, In which the Principles of that Science are clearly elucidated, so as to be intelligible to those who have not studied the Mathematics: also trigonometrical and celestial problems, with a key to the ephemeris, and a vocabulary of the terms of science Used In The Lectures, Which latter are explained agreeably to their Application in them. By Margaret Bryan. Second edition. Bryan , Margaret
James Wallis [46 Paternoster Row] (London)
Wynne and Scholey (London)
1799 Second edition.
24775 A compendious system of divinity, in a new catechetical method: design'd for the benefit I.Of such as are young beginners. II. Of such as have made some proficiency in religion. And, III. Of the more grown and experienc'd Christians. Unknown ,
Sarah Cliffe (London)
Margaret Lawrence (London)
1715
25798 A compendious treatise of the diseases of the skin, from the slightest itching humour in particular parts only, to the most inveterate itch ... by T. S. The fifth edition, corrected. Spooner , Thomas
1724 The fifth edition, corrected.
25759 A compendious treatise of the diseases of the skin, From the slightest itchinghumour 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 daubing 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 perform'd 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 distemper. By T. S. The fourth edition, with additions. Spooner , Thomas
1721 The fourth edition, with additions.
25522 A compendious treatise on the contents, virtues, and uses of cold and hot mineral springs in general: particularly the celebrated waters of Scarborough. With Observations on their Quality, and proper Directions in drinking them. The Whole consisting of what is chiefly Useful in the Works of the most celebrated Authors who have wrote on this Subject; with Practical Observations. By John Atkins, surgeon. To which are annexed, the opinions of Sir John Floyer and Dr. Baynard. on the great use and effect of bathing in the sea. Atkins , John
Anne Dodd I (London)
1730?
6147 A compendium of a controversy on water-baptism. Knowles , Mary
s.n. [sine nomine]
1776
25885 A compleat and genuine account of the life and actions of Joseph Powis, convicted at the sessions-house in the Old-Bailey, for burglary, September, the sixth, 1732. Executed at Tyburn, on Monday, the ninth of October. Likewise, Some Letters, by Way of Address, which he sent to the Mistress of his Affections. Faithfully collected and Written by Himself. To which is added, His Effigy, drawn by Himself, during his Confinement in the Cells. Powis , Joseph
1732
26067 A compleat history of the Holy Bible, contain'd in the Old and New Testament: ... Adorn'd with above 150 cuts, engraven by J. Sturt. In three volumes. By Laurence Howel, ... The third edition, corrected. ... Howel , Laurence
1718 The third edition, corrected. ...
26016 A compleat history of the Holy Bible, contain'd in the Old and New Testament: ... In three volumes. By Laurence Howel, ... The third edition, corrected ... Howel , Laurence
1718 The third edition, corrected ...
26015 A compleat history of the Holy Bible, Contain'd in the Old and New Testaments in which are inserted the occurences that happen'd during the space of about five hundred years from the days of the Prophet Malachi to the birth of our blessed savior and that have been omitted in all or most of the former works of this nature. And with notes, explaining several difficult texts, and reconciling maning seeming contradictions in the translations, as well English as others, of the Sacred Scriptures. Adorn'd with above 150 cuts, engraved by J. Stuart. The Second Edition. Howel , Laurence
1716 The Second Edition.
25630 A compleat key to the Dunciad. Curll , Edmund
Anne Dodd I (London)
1728
26144 A compleat system of magick: or, The history of the black-art. Shewing, I. The original of magicians; and how some of them were made kings, as Zoroafter, Cadmus, and many others. II. How the ancient magi, who study'd philosophy, astronomy, &c. were induc'd to turn wizards and sorcers, and deal with the devil; and how their conversation began. III. The different shapes assum'd by the devil in his first appearances to magicians; and whether he is, or has been, allow'd to assume a human-shape. IV. Who first practised magick as a diabolical art, and its progress among the Egyptians and Phoenicians; by whom it was first openly encourag'd, and of its present state. V. What the black-art, really is, the various manner of its practice in different parts of the world, and of the doctrine of spirits. VI. How far it may be suppos'd there can be an intercourse between superiour and insernal beings, and whether the magick-art now subsists. VII. How far the devil may be raised by magical operations; and whether it is by their own power, or by mutual concert with the devil. The whole compiled from the best authorities ancient and modern Defoe , Daniel
John Clarke [Royal Exchange] (London)
Andrew Millar (London)
Harmen Noorthouck [Noerthouck] (London)
Thomas Green (London)
John Jackson (London)
Jane Graves (London)
John Brindley (London)
John Penn (London)
1729
6963 A complete catalogue of Mrs. Teachwell's books. Fenn , Ellenor
s.n. [sine nomine]
1798
7676 A complete collection of cookery receipts, (consisting of near four hundred,) which have been taught upwards of fifty years, with great reputation. By Susanna, Elizabeth, and Mary Kellet. Kellet , Susanna
1780
23039 A complete practice of midwifery. Consisting of Upwards Forty Cases or Observations in that valuable Art, selected from many Others, in the Course of a very Extensive Practice. And Interspersed With many necessary Cautions and useful Instructions, proper to be observed in the most Dangerous and Critical Exigencies, as well when the Delivery is difficult in its own Nature, as when it becomes so by the Rashness or Ignorance of Unexperienc'd Pretenders. Recommended to All Female Practitioners in an Art so important to the Lives and Well-Being of the Sex. By Sarah Stone, Of Piccadilly. Stone , Sarah
Thomas Cooper (London)
1737
357 A Comprehensive Astronomical and Geographical Class Book for the use of Schools and Private Families. By Margaret Bryan. Bryan , Margaret
Robert Baldwin, Charles Cradock, and William Joy (London)
1815
24965 A Conference Between His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esq; Captain-General and Governour in Chief Of His Majesty's Province of Massachuset's-Bay in New-England: And the Chief Sachems of Several Indian Tribes, with other Chief Men of the Said Tribes, at Falmouth, in Casco-Bay in New-England, July 1732. Annoq; Regni Regis Georgii secundi, magnae Britanniae, &c. Sexto. Belcher , Jonathan
Noah Cholmondeley (Holborn)
1732
25881 A conference, on the doctrine of transubstanitiation, Between His Grace the Duke of Buckingham, and father Fitzgerald, an Irish Jesuit, whom King James II. sent, in the time of his sickness, in Yorkshire, to convert him to the Romish religion. The Third Edition. Villiers , George
Fitz-gerrald , Father
Ferdinando Burleigh (London)
Anne Dodd I (London)
1714 The Third Edition.
25875 A conference, on the doctrine of transubstantiation, between His Grace the Duke of Buckingham, and Father Fitzgerald, an Irish Jesuit, Whom King James II. sent, in the time of his Sickness, in Yorkshire, to convert him to the Romish Religion. Villiers , George
Fitz-gerrald , Father
Ferdinando Burleigh (London)
Anne Dodd I (London)
1714
25879 A conference, on the doctrine of transubstantiation, between His Grace the Duke of Buckingham, and Father Fitzgerald, an Irish Jesuit, Whom King James II. sent, in the time of his Sickness, in Yorkshire, to convert him to the Romish Religion. The Second Edition. Villiers , George
Fitz-gerrald , Father
Ferdinando Burleigh (London)
Anne Dodd I (London)
1714 The Second Edition.
17476 A confession of faith: or, A summary of divinity. Drawn up by a young gentle-woman, in the twenty-fifth year of her age. ; And now published, for the benefit of all, but more especially of young persons; that they may attain to a competent knowledge, in saving and divine truths Fiske , Sarah
Joseph Baxter (Boston)
1704
25773 A congratulatory letter to the Reverend Mr. Patrick Smith, M.A. vicar of Great Paxton, Huntingtonshire. Upon the publication of his laborious, learned, and excellent treatise, entituled, a preservative against Quakerism. By a Gentleman. Bockett , Elias
1731
15606 A Connected History of The Life and Divine Mission of Jesus Christ, as recorded in The Narratives of the Four Evangelists: with Notes, selected from the short-hand papers Of the late Reverend Newcome Cappe. To which are added, Reflections arising from the several subjects of each section. By Catharine Cappe. Cappe , Catharine
Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme (London)
Wilson and Son (York)
1809