Trials at the Sessions House in Old Bailey
A catalogue announces a fortnightly series of trial records from 1729 to present, detailing murders robberies rapes and other offences with lives confessions and dying speeches. Notable cases include Charles Maccarty Callicoe Sarah and Salty Salisbury, with notices of other murder and burglary trials and the price sixpence per issue.
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Sessions House
Princed
J. Wilford
St. Paul's Church-yard
Charles Maccarty
Callicoe Sarah
Ferest S
Allens
Ron
Pleasant Bateman
Griffth Williams
William Burk
Benjamin King
Isaac Drew
George Smith
Ileworth
Smallberry-Green
Lake Nanny
Martin Nasmy
Trantham
Bauer
Nath
Irife
Mar Davenport
Esq
Hinchliffe
Gravestock
Markham
Toyman
Salty Salisbury
N. B
Satire and Pope Works Printed for L. G in Fleet Street
Publication notice for poems and satires from Pope including the Second Book satire and First satire in dialogue with Pope and his counsel. Also lists Essay on Man and other works in quarto and folio formats with separate parts available and new edition of the Dunciad with notes and epigrams.
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Mr. Pope
Alexander Pope
Twickenham
Young Man’s Companion 14th Edition Description
Advertisement for The Young Man's Companion a 14th edition with copper plates by Bickham. It lists arithmetic, writing, accounts, shop and book keeping, measurement, Gunter's chain, dialling, dying and colours, gardening, preserving, and medicines for the poor. Printed for the Bible and Sun in Amen Corner and Clarke in Duck Lane. Price 23 6d.
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Bickham
Gunter
England
Wales
E . W. Mather
Bible
Sun
Amen- Corner
J.clarke
Ducklane
Dr. New Ma Ws Famous Antivenereal Pill Promises Cure
An 18th century advertisement touts Dr New Ma Ws Famous Antivenereal Pills claiming to cure venereal disease in various stages, relieve symptoms across the body, and even treat related conditions. It notes price, delivery, and free advice with directions, offered from the Blue Ball in Hand-Court near Great Turnstile, Halburn.
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Dr. New MA
Anti-Syphilicon advertised as universal cure in six shillings
An old advertisement promotes Anti-Syphilicon as the infallible cure for venereal disease from mild infections to severe syphilis and French disease. It claims rapid, safe results, no confinement, and that one pot often cures. Sold by Mr Radford's Toyshop in the Strand sealed with instructions.
Pleasant Opogrievous Tincture sells at Radford’s Toyshop
A vintage advertisement extols Pleasant Opogrievous Tincture as a breath and dental remedy. It claims to preserve breath, whiten teeth, and cure gum scurvy, promising quick results and a pleasant mouthfeel. Sold by Mr Radford’s Toyshop beside St Clement’s Churchyard in the Strand for 3s 6d per bottle.
Chymical Eye Liquor Promises Quick Rescue for All Eye Ailments
An advertisement touts a so called chymical liquor that cures inflammation soreness and weakness of the eyes restores clarity and strengthens nerves. It claims to remove specks films and incipient cataracts and even prevent blindness after failed remedies. Sold by the Author's Appointment at the Gentlewoman's Haydon Yard Minories for 3s 6d a bottle with directions.
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Haydonyard
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