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The Harleian miscellany ; or, A collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print, found in the late Earl of Oxford's library, interspersed with historical, political, and critical notes

Print Book, English, 1808-11
Printed for Robert Dutton, Gracechurch-Street, London, 1808-11
History
12 volumes ; 25 cm
1006256693
A reprint of the first edition, chronologically arranged by J. Malham
Originally published 1744-46. The pamphlets were selected and edited by William Oldys. Dr. Johnson supplied the preface. cf. Dict. of nat. biog
For contents see Catalogue of the library of the Boston Athenæum, pt. 2, p. 1336-1340