Hoyle’s Book Crowds Editions Amidst Britain’s Gaming Vice
A letter to the editor rails against Hoyle’s Book of Instructions for games and its popularity, arguing gaming fuels avarice and ruin. It contrasts noble hypocrisy with public decadence, cites gambling in high society, and warns of decline while praising a medical water cure testimony from Westminster readers.
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Gitizen
Hoyle
Great Britain
Arthur’s
George’s
Paul Whitehead
Gomorrah
P.S
Orp Iron Pear Tree Water
Parliament Street
Westminster
Prices of Goods and Annuities in London Market
Prices quoted at the Corn Exchange and for Bank and India stock. Listings include various annuities, life insurances, government securities, and lottery tickets. Notable entries: Bank Annuities 89 quarter to 1 half, India Annuities around 8s to 12s, Prem India Ponds 21 11s to 12s, Life Annuities 147 8s, and Lottery Tickets 1s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Exchange
India
Litto New
Bark Circultacion
India Ponds
Prem
The Complete Letter Writer Advertised in London
An 18th century notice promotes The Complete Letter Writer with additions and improvements. It lists contents on letters for life events and politeness, directions for address in writing and speech, orthographical guidance, and poetical epistles. Publication details name Stanley Crowder and H Woodgue with London Bridge and Paternoster Row addresses. The note warns against imitations and affirms original publication only through the listed publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Crowder
St. Magnus Church
London
Hrige
H. Woodgue
Paternofter Row
N.B
London Bridge
Henry Woongate
Paternoster Row
Hunt Light
Frice 1s Fair Listings and Versus Vermin Killer Book
An old time advertisement listing fairs altered by the Stile, with prices and authors. It promotes two volumes including Vermin Killer a gardener and farmer guide and an Angler's Magazine, among other period publications. The notice lists printing details and booksellers.
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Francis
Deborah Ringe
Hosfers
Charles Street
England
Yorkshire
W. Owen
Temple-Bar
Heb
James Hervey
A.M
Weston Favell
James Fletcher
Mr. Hervey
Shursday
Peter
Benedict XIII
John Mills
Leo III
Lucius II
Alexander Oy
Pius
Benedict XV
John Whitton
Benjamin White
Fleet Street
John Rivington
St. Paul’s Church
Temple Bar
T. Payne
Mews
Mews Gate. of Whom May Be Had, Gratis
Pharflay
Jansenitt
D. Arfons
Beret
Haydon Yard
Minories
Cornhill
Holt
Tarehams
Princes Screer
Mansion House
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