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Lost Bond Notes and Astronomical Works Advertised in 18th Century Notices
A fragment lists a reward for returning a bundle of bonds and papers left between Temple and Wood Street in August, with notices for numerous books and instruments. Advertised items include Whitton’s Copernicus astronomical instrument, eclipse calculations, a justice of peace office manual, publications from J. Wakshes and J. Nicholson, and various sermons and building guides, with prices and shipping details across London shops. The jumble preserves names like Sir Richard Hoar and Mr Wail, multiple publishers, and a note about a fireball event from Hampstead Heath timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Temple
Wood-street
Richard Hoar
Wail
Taylor
Rileyhall
Whilton
Cross-sreec
Hatton-Garden
Sen
London
W.nelson
Middle-Temple
Wakshes
J. Nicholson
Little Britain
B. Tooke
Middle- Temple
J. Hooke
J. Dunstan
Fleettreet