The Harleian miscellany: . a collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print. Selected from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. Interspersed with historical, political, and critical annotations, by the late William Oldys, Esq. and some additional notes, by Thomas Park, [...].
Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Category
Books
Date
1808 - 1812
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3079124.5
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.5. . 4to.. Shelved and uniform with Somers's "Tracts" (London: 1809-1815).. Provenance: Round armorial bookplate; untrimmed, gothic lettering: Charles Winn Nostell Priory. Franks 32246. [i.e.: Charles Winn (1795-1874)].. Binding: Polished calf; double blind rolled to form a panel; gilt tooled in each corner; recessed cord; spine gilt; lettered in gilt directly onto leather: 'Harleian miscellany'.
Makers and roles
Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) William Oldys (1696-1761) Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford (1689–1741) Thomas Park (1759-1834)