Barston's Universal Astronomical Quadrant Receives Royal Approval
The newly invented quadrant by John Barston is certified by royal letters under the great seal, claimed to surpass prior instruments in navigation and astronomy. Joseph Turner, Hatton Garden watchmaker, holds one moiety of the letters. the makers warn the public the device is produced at Mr Furner’s House with Bariston and Turner names engraved on the limb.
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Barrston
Lords of the Admiralty
John Barston
John ‘Barfton
Joseph Turner
Hatton-Garden
London
John Eston
Furner
John Bariton
Magnificent Musical Instrument Show At Crays and Janeways
An in depth advertisement describes a highly praised musical machine sold by raffle at C Cray's near the New Church and a sample piece at Janeway's Coffee-House in Cornhill. Ten shares cost a guinea, overall value claimed at 1000 guineas with 1000 pounds offered. The machine features mathematical wheels and elaborate silver brass frontispiece. Each purchaser gains access to both the main piece and the clock sample exhibited for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cray’s
Clay
Janeway
Cornhill
King Jehoshaphat controversy and church appeal pamphlet
An 18th century style tract attacks the Church of England and its clergy amid a Quaker challenge, accusing Edomites and rivals of weakening the church. It cites Vincentius, Basil, and authorities, arguing for rule by divine and Catholic church authority. Published by J. Vokes at Ludgate Hill, price 1s.
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Jéhothaphar
Church of England
Agin Jehoshaphat
Jeroboam
Church of God
catholica écclesice authori_tate
Vincentius Lirinensis
Annuntias Mus
Basil
J. Vokes
Bible
Ludgate- Hall
London
New Treatises on Spelling and Language Learning
The sixth edition lists a new writing treatise with a hands sample and Fables by Mr. Bickham, praised by twenty six London schoolmasters. It includes an introduction to English reading, monosyllables, disyllables, and trissyllables with 160 lessons and a catechetic, plus a compendium on ancient and modern languages with notes by notable scholars.
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Wm. Markham
Tanaquil Faber
London
Roger Afcam
Richard Carew
Mr. Milton
Mr. Lock
C. Wich
Burgundy
Anjou
Berry
Marchioness
Lamberc
History of Persia and related European interpretations
advertisement of two volumes and multiple editions detailing The History of the Revolutions of Persia taken from Father Krustnsxi memoirs, myths of Usurpers, and Sophies, with maps and notes. Includes The History of the Revelations in the Government of the Roman Republic and Memoirs of Counc De Forsin with voyages to the East Indies and St George's expedition.
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Persia
Father Krustnsxi
Ispahan
France
Paris
Father du Cerceeau
Sophies
Tavernier
John Chardin
J. Pemberton
Golden Buck
Fleet-street
de Vertot
Royal Academy of Inscriptions
Ozel
London
Earl Stanhope
East-Indies
Dunkirk
Scotland
Price
An Historical Essay and Anglican Charters Series
Also by the same Author, 1. FIRMA Burd or An Historical Essay concerning the Cities Towns and Boroughs of England taken from records The History of the Exchequer. 3. FORMULARS ANGLICANUM or A Collection of ancient Charters and Instruments placed under several years deduced in a Series from the Norman Conquest to the end of the Reign of King Henry the Eighth.
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John Fortescue
Henry
Torcescue
Doctor Ana
R.gosling
Crown
Fetcer-lane
Fleer-Street
Raronia
Capice
Thomas Mappox
England
Henry the
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Congreve
Oxford Arms
Warwick Lane
Tacitus
Julius Ozsar
Augustus
Thomas Gordon
J. Peele
Cato
J. Mexzs
Ludgates
S&t
Geneva
Grn
Raalus
Venus
Jupiter
George
Dévereux
Bradhaw
Daffy
Stoughton
Golden Key
Royal Exchange
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