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Nichols, John, 1745–1826

Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A., and many of his learned friends : an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century: and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists : with a very copious index

1812-1816

  • Creator

    Nichols, John, 1745–1826

  • Title(s)

    Literary anecdotes of the eighteenth century : comprizing biographical memoirs of William Boywer, printer, F.S.A., and many of his learned friends : an incidental view of the progress and advancement of literature in this kingdom during the last century: and biographical anecdotes of a considerable number of eminent writers and ingenious artists : with a very copious index / by John Nichols ...

  • Published/Created

    London : Printed for the author, by Nichols, son, and Bentley, 1812-1816.

  • Physical Description

    9 v. : fronts (v. 1-6, 8-9) plates, ports., 2 facsim. (1 fold.) ; 23 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    PR443 N533 1812
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Preface to v. 7 signed: S.B. [i.e. Samuel Bentley].
    Vol. 7 in 2 parts: pt. 1 (published 1813) contains indexes of v. 1-6, pt. 2 (published 1816) indexes of v. 8-9.
    Vol. 8 has double frontispiece.
    First edition, 1782.
    Pedigree of Gale: v. 4, fold. geneal. tab.: facing p. 536.
    Pedigree of the Marklands: v. 4, fold. geneal. tab.: facing p. 656.
    "A genealogy of the family of Tindal": v. 9, p. 302-304.
  • Subject Terms

    Authors, English. |
    Bowyer, William, 1699–1777. |
    Eighteenth century. |
    English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism.

  • Contributors

    Bentley, Samuel, 1785–1868

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