A Catalogue of the Books, Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia: To which is Prefixed, a Short Account of the Institution, with the Charter, Laws, and Regulations, Volume 1Bartram & Reynolds, 1807 - 616 pages |
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... Quarto . 0. Octavo . D. Duodecimo . L. At the end of the title indicates that the work belongs to the donation of the late William Logan . P. In a similar situation , that the work forms of the bequest of the late Rev. Samuel Preston ...
... Quarto . 0. Octavo . D. Duodecimo . L. At the end of the title indicates that the work belongs to the donation of the late William Logan . P. In a similar situation , that the work forms of the bequest of the late Rev. Samuel Preston ...
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... Quartos three ixteenths of a dollar , and Folios four fixteenths of a dollar , and no smaller fum , although the book may be returned within the week . That for neglecting to return the book or books , fo taken out on hire , within the ...
... Quartos three ixteenths of a dollar , and Folios four fixteenths of a dollar , and no smaller fum , although the book may be returned within the week . That for neglecting to return the book or books , fo taken out on hire , within the ...
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... Quarto for three , One Octavo , or Two Duodecimos , for two } Weeks , and no greater number , unless on hire , or fo connected as to be other- wife ufelefs . Such perfons , however , who refide at the distance of se- ven miles or ...
... Quarto for three , One Octavo , or Two Duodecimos , for two } Weeks , and no greater number , unless on hire , or fo connected as to be other- wife ufelefs . Such perfons , however , who refide at the distance of se- ven miles or ...
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... Quartos three : fixteenths of a dollar , and Folios four fixteenths of a dollar , and no fmaller fum , although the book may be returned within the week . V. Every member , or other perfon , who fhall neglect to return the book or books ...
... Quartos three : fixteenths of a dollar , and Folios four fixteenths of a dollar , and no fmaller fum , although the book may be returned within the week . V. Every member , or other perfon , who fhall neglect to return the book or books ...
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... Quartos , - 709 1,424 Quartos , · 2,193 11282 Octavos , 731 2,764 2,660 3,797 Octavos , 7,325 Duodecimos , 1,532 1,885 Duodecimos , · 3,418 TOTAL 5,487 8,074 . TOTAL · 14,457 Increase of the LIBRARY since February , 1785 . Works . 629 ...
... Quartos , - 709 1,424 Quartos , · 2,193 11282 Octavos , 731 2,764 2,660 3,797 Octavos , 7,325 Duodecimos , 1,532 1,885 Duodecimos , · 3,418 TOTAL 5,487 8,074 . TOTAL · 14,457 Increase of the LIBRARY since February , 1785 . Works . 629 ...
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