Comprehensive 18th Century Biography Project Announcement
An 18th century notice announces a sixteenth century life compilation by Bayle and Par with corrections and new translations. It lists publishers in London and promising plans for October publication and reader subscriptions, seeking memoirs and articles from gentlemen to complete the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayle
Atterbury
Par
Paris
John Peter’ Barnard
Thomas Birch
Mr. Lockmag
G Strahan
J. Clarke
T. Hatchett
Cornhill
J. Gray
Poultry
Jr Bagley
The Flower Garden for Gentlemen and Ladies 5
A 18th century bound publication offers a detailed guide to raising flowers in winter rooms and hot beds. It markets 400 engravings of blossoms by Furber and others with full plant descriptions, painting tips, and patterns for decorators. Printed by Mousey Brindley Corbett in London with illustrations and practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thonas More
Chris
K. Mousey
Queen
Drury-lane
J. Brindley
Fragmentary 18th Century Pamphlet Notes and Prices
A damaged OCR fragment mentions works by an author likely Cleithon or similar, with prices shillings and pence. References include The Longitude and a Book of Ladeheat, with limited legible details about titles, authors, and publication prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Cleithhon
Elixir advertised for dental and bodily cures at Water Lane shop
An advertisement claims a universal tincture cures scurvy in gums teeth growth halts decay and worms in the tooth with praise for breath and general health. It markets a strengthening elixir addressing urinary issues venereal relics and weakness, with sales at a Water Lane address near Apothecaries Ball and signs of a “Hand and Face” shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prich
Blackfryars
Cork
Rai
Ihapee
Port Ai
Untitled Tooth-Paste Claim From Defective Text
Fragmentary advert describes a tooth remedy boasting instant relief from toothache and gum disorders. It promises prevention of decay, whitening, drying, and preservation of teeth, with generic claims of health benefits and exceptional qualities.
Transcendent Bathamick Restrictive Electuary Sale Notice
A 63 pot of Bathamick Restrictive Electuary is advertised as a cure for stubborn gleets and seminal weaknesses caused by venereal injuries and other causes. It claims rapid, safe restoration of the back, kidneys, seminal and urinary vessels, with a single dose often enough. Sold by Mr Radford at the Rose and Crown in the Strand, price six shillings, with instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moi
Adla
Mn Radford
Rose and Crown
Strand
Practical Farrier Supplement for Horses and Livestock
An advertisement for a purchased book titled Practical Farrier or fall lystractions, bound as a supplement to a volume on cures for chronic horse diseases. It lists 200+ recipes and observations by various authors to treat horses, calves, cows, oxen, sheep, and general conditions, with references to noted practitioners and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdon
Cape. Roxdong
Snape
L East
Maschall
Mr. Gibson
Mia Fitsher
Anshachers
T. Ritter
St. Paul's
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Poland
Conti Anid
Musco
Starla
Hk Aer
John Sticy
Riel-street
Covent
Beinnlley
New Boud-street
J. Wilcox
la Saxe
Fogecher
Déerri
Gentiford
Augustus IE
Kite
Ricuard Rock
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