ESTC

Name ESTC
Online Source http://estc.bl.uk/
Description

The 'English Short Title Catalogue' (ESTC) is a comprehensive, international union catalogue listing early books, serials, newspapers and selected ephemera printed before 1801. It contains catalogue entries for items issued in Britain, Ireland, overseas territories under British colonial rule, and the United States. The database contains over 480,000 entries, and represents the holdings of some 2,000 libraries world-wide.
Citation

 English Short Title Catalogue. British Library, www.estc.bl.uk/.

Titles

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ID Title Author Firms (City) Date 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.
2146 A short account of the life and virtues of the venerable and religious Mother, Mary of the Holy Cross, abbess of the English Poor Clares at Rouen; Who died there in the sweet Odour of Sanctity, March 21, Anno 1735. By A. B. Bedingfield , Anne
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1767
7762 A short account of the life, experiences, and death of the Rev. Mr. F- S-. Campbell , Willielma
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1780
25351 A short account of the Roman Senate, and the manner of their proceedings. Burgess , Daniel
 James Roberts [Warwick Lane] (London)
1729
4651 A short account, Of the Principal seats and gardens, In and about Twickenham. Pye , Jael Henrietta
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1760
23101 A short and easie method of prayer, Which every one may learn and practice with great facility, and thereby arrive, in a little time, to high degrees of Christian Perfection. Singularly useful to all Persons who seek God in Sincerity. By Madam Guion. To which are added, two letters written by F. Falconi and Fr. de Sales on the same subject. Done out of French. Guyon , Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte
 Ralph Simpson [Sympson] (London)
John Nutt (London)
1704
23110 A short and easie method of prayer, which every one may learn and practise with great facility, and thereby arrive, in a little time, to high degrees of Christian perfection. Singularly useful to all persons who seek God in sincerity. With two letters written by F. Falconi and Fr. De Sales on the same subject. By Madam Guion. Done out of French. Guyon , Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte
 Joseph Downing (London)
1703
5058 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
 James Phillips (London)
John Wallis [Ludgate Street] (London)
John Wallis and C. Stonehouse (London)
1775
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
22712 A short answer to the appellant's case. Signed E. Gibbon. Dame Eliz. Northcote, Executrix of Sir Arthur, Appellant. Sir Francis and Alice Northcote, Respondents. 1703]
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
12036 A Short History of Bees in Two Parts. I. The Natural History of Bees, with Directions for the Management of Them, an Account of Their Enemies, &c. From Reaumur, &c. II. An AEnigmatical Account of a Neighbouring Nation — Their Queen, Her Palaces, Attendants, &c. Ferchault de Réaumur , René Antoine
 Elizabeth Newbery (London)
Ann Vernor and Thomas Hood [Poultry] (London)
1800
15037 A short history of bees. In two parts. I. The natural history of bees, with directions for the management of them, an account of their enemies, &c. from Reaumur, &c. II. An ænigmatical account of a neighbouring nation - their queen, her palaces, attendants, &c. Unknown ,
Elizabeth Newbery (London)
Ann Vernor and Thomas Hood [Poultry] (London)
1800
3660 A short history of insects, (extracted from works of credit) designed as an introduction to the study of that branch of natural history, and as a pocket companion to those who visit the Leverian Museum. Fenn , Ellenor
 1800

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