A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921

by S. C. Roberts

[104] Thus in 1706 he supplied six books to the University Library, the gift of Mr Tomlinson. In his account there is an item "for y^e binding and putting y^e Donor's Name in each book."

[105] A condition of this appointment was that if the profits should not reach £60 per annum, the university should make good the deficiency.

[106] The most important bible printed by Bentham was that of 1762, the 'standard' edition prepared by Dr T. Paris.

[107] Registry ms 33. 7. 7.

[108] Registry ms 33. 7. 4.

[109] Nichols, Literary Anecdotes, VIII, 451.

[110] MSS 5809. 38. The coat of arms to which Cole refers now hangs in the University Press.

[111] Cambridge is depicted in rosy colours:

The Air is very healthful, and the Town plentifully supplied with excellent Water.... Nor is it better supplied with Water, than it is with other Necessaries of life. The purest Wine they receive by the Way of Lynn.... Firing is cheap; Coals from Seven-pence to Nine-pence a Bushel.

[112] Willis and Clark, III, 134. Gibbs's complete design is shown on the title-page reproduced opposite p. 99.