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The origin and progress of letters : an essay, in two parts. The first shewing when, and by whom letters were invented; the formation of the alphabets of various nations; their manner of writing, on what materials, and with what instruments men have written in different ages to the present time. Wherein is considered the great utility of this art with regard to mankind. The second part consists of a compendious account of the most celebrated English penmen, with the titles and characters of the books they have published both from the rolling and letterpress. Interspersed with many interesting particulars by way of notes throughout the first part; and the second is a new species of biography never before attempted in English. The whole collected from undoubted authorities
Author
Massey, W. (William), 1691-1764?
Published
London : Printed for J. Johnson, opposite the monument, 1763.
Location
LEWIS WALPOLE LIBRARY (Non-Circulating) >> 785 763 M38
Haas Arts Special Collections (Non-Circulating) >> X103 763M
BRITISH ART CENTER, Rare Bks & Mss (Non-Circulating) >> Z105 .M37 1763
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A declaration concerning the newly invented art of double writing. Wherein are expressed the reasons of the authors proceedings in procuring a priviledge for the same : as also of the time, manner, and price, of the discovery of the said art, and of the instruments belonging thereunto. For the satisfaction of all that desire to be partakers of the great benefit of the same, before they adventure anything towards the reward thereof. Whereunto is annexed a copie of an ordinance of both houses of Parliament, approving the feasibility and great use of the said invention, and allowing a priviledge to the inventor, for the sole benefit thereof for 14 years, upon the penalty of one hundred pounds
Author
Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687
Published
London : Printed by R.L. for R.W. at the Star under Saint Peters Church in Cornhill, 1648.
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Online book
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Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
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Double writing
Author
Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687
Published
[London : s.n., 1648]
Online
Online book
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online