GENERAL INDEX.
Agrippa (Cornelius). Account of some of his works, [19]
D'Aguesseau (Chancellor). Account of his Library, [72]
Alcove, the. Description of Lorenzo's, [481], [482]
Alcuin, [167]
Alfred, [169]
Alphonso. An obstinate literary character, [14]
Ames (Joseph), [340]
Ancillon. Pillage of his library, [522]
Anne Boleyn. Her coronation dinner described by Stow, [216], [217]
Anselm, [174]
Anstis (John). Original letter of, [239]
Literary character of, [337], [338]
Antiphoners, [115]
Antonio (Nicolas). See [Bibliographical Index].
Arch (Messrs. John and Arthur). Their purchase of Sandford's Genealogical History, l.p., [492]
Aristotle's Works—printed upon vellum, [519]
D'Artois (Count). Catalogue of his library, [72]
Purchase of the Vallière Collection, [97]
Ascham, (Roger). His 'Schoolmaster' commended, [283]
Ashmole (Elias). Some account of, [293-296]
Askew (Dr. Anthony). Some account of, with specimens of his library, [388-391]
Atticus. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [128-132], [137]
Auctions of Books. Their origin in this country, [304-308]
Warmth of bidders at, [307]
Audiffredi (Jean Baptiste). See [Bibliographical Index].
Autumnal Morning, [480], [481]
Baber (Rev. Henry Hervey). Preparation of the Catalogue of the Museum printed books, [90]
His edition of Wickliffe's translation of the New Testament, [339]
Bacon (Roger, or Friar), [180-183]
Bacon (Sir Nathaniel). Libellous character of, [237]
Bagford (John). Some account of, [326-331]
Wood-cut of his rebus, or device, [331]
Baillet (Adrien). Some account of, [43-45]—See [Bibliographical Index].
Baker (Thomas). Some account of, [341-343]
Extract from his will, [342]
Baker (late Mr. George). Copy of Reed's catalogue of books, [457]
Catalogue of Strawberry-Hill Pieces, [539]
Bale (John, Bishop of Ossory). Some account of, [246-248]
His portrait, [247]
Baltimore (Lord). His 'Gaudia Poetica,' [532]
Barnes (Juliana). Her Work on Hunting, &c., [124], [325], [381], [384], [519]
Barthélémy (Abbé). Catalogue of his library, [74]
Bartholin. See [Bibliographical Index].
Beauclerk (Hon. Topham). Account of his library, [394], [395]
Becket (Thomas à), [176]
Account of his murder, [177]
Bede, [166]
Bedford (John, Duke of). His beautiful Missal, [190], [191]
Beloe (Rev. Mr.). See [Bibliographical Index].
Benedict (Biscop), [165]
Benet (Sir John). Assists Sir T. Bodley in erecting the Bodl. Library, [275]
Bernard (Dr. Francis). Some account of his library, [316], [317]
Engraving of his portrait, [503]
Bernardo. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [124]
His copy of an Illustrated Chatterton, [500]
of Walton's Complete Angler, ib.
Berryer (Mons.). His care and skill in having his books bound, [513]
Beughem. See [Bibliographical Index].
Bibles. Ancient English, [238]
Bibliographers. Character of aspersed, [483]
Bibliography. Cabinet of, [21]
Opinions of foreign critics thereupon, [24], [25]
Outline of its rise and progress, [29-99]
Utility and importance of the study so called, [552]
Bibliomania. History of the Bibliomania, or of English Book-Collectors, [165-461]
See [Chronological Index].
Definition of, and works upon, [485-487]
| Symptoms of the Disease so called; being a passion for | 1. Large Paper Copies, [487], [488], [491-494] Tall and Fine paper do., [494] 2. Uncut Copies, [494-496] 3. Illustrated Copies, [496-511] 4. Unique Copies, [511-514] 5. Copies printed upon Vellum, [515-521] 6. First Editions, [521-525] 7. True Editions, [525-527] 8. Books printed in the black letter, [527-531] 9. for private distribution, [532-534] 10. at a Private Press, [533-539] 11. suppressed, condemned, &c., [537] 12. All the editions of a work, [542-546] 13. Large and Voluminous Works, [546] |
| Probable Means of the Cure of | 1. Studying of Useful & Profitable Works, [548] 2. Reprints of scarce and valuable Works, [549] 3. Editing of the best Authors, [550] 4. Erection of Literary Institutions, [551] 5. Study of Bibliography, [551], [552] |
Bibliomaniacs. Character of, [4]
Book-auction bibliomaniacs, [307]
Black Letter. Passion for books printed in the, [527-531]
Blandford (Marquis of). His zeal in collecting books printed by Caxton, [322]
Blenheim. Account of the library there, [321]
Blount (Thomas). See [Bibliographical Index].
Bodleian Library. Catalogue of, [74]
History of its erection, [270-278]
List of some of the contributors to, [272], [273]
Bodley (Sir Thomas). Some account of, [270-278]
Wood-cut portrait of, [277]
Bodoni. Beauty of his books printed upon vellum, [520]
Books. Ancient prices of, [114-119]
Illuminated, [150]
of terror. Their effects upon young minds, [202-204]
Skill of the Ferrar family in binding, [289-292]
Account of ancient binding of, [117-119]
Skill in modern book-binding, [513], [514]
Importation of in barrels, [190]
Sales of by public auction, [304-308], [457]
Printed upon vellum, [321], [322], [352], [515-519]
upon satin, [512]
in the black letter, [527-531]
for private distribution, [532-534]
at private presses, [533-539]
Book-rooms, or Libraries. Simplicity of ancient, [195], [196]
Booksellers. Of respectability in London, [308], [470]
in Scotland, [415]
in Provincial Towns, [470]
Book-Story. A romantic one, [358-361]
Boston (John), [189], [190]
Boucher (Rev. Jonathan). His Supplement to Johnson's Dictionary, [448], [449]
Account of his library, [450]
Braithwait (Richard). His poetry commended, [299-301]
Brand (Rev. John). Account of his library, [452-454]
Bridges (John). Sale of his library, [362]
Britain, Little. Famous for the bookselling trade, [300], [310], [311]
Britton (Thomas). Some account of, [331-333]
Sale of his library, [333]
Bulmer (Mr. William). His sumptuous edition of Shakspeare, [427]
The same, a unique copy of, [512]
His edition of the Deserted Village upon satin, [512]
Bure (Guillaume François De, and Guill. le Jeune De). See [Bibliographical Index].
Burney (Rev. Charles, LL.D.). His fortunate purchase of a Manilius, [522]
His edition of Bentley's Epistles, [532]
Burton (Robert), [286]
Bury (Richard De). Editions of his Philobiblion, [29]
Extract from, [109]
Account of, [185-187]
Bute (Marquis of). His copy of Hogarth's Prints, [509]
His collection of the devices of Pope Sixtus V., [540]
His valuable Granger, [565]
Butler (Mr. Charles). His literary character, [34]
Caillard (M.). His uncut first Homer, [79], [496]
His nicety in having his books bound, [513]
Caille (Jean de La). See [Bibliographical Index].
Cambridge. Catalogue of the books contained in the University wanted, [319]
Canute, [172]
Carlisle (Earl of). His "Father's Revenge," [532]
Casiri. See [Bibliographical Index].
Catalogues. Importance of making good ones, [383]
Foreign and English. See "[Catalogue]," [Bibliographical Index].
Caxton (William). Reviled by Bale, [174]
His various printed books, [197], &c. See [Bibliographical Index].
His portrait, [382]
Cecil. Libellous character of, [237], [238]
Charles the Fifth of France. Founder of the Royal Library, [185], [186]
Description of do., [186]
Chauncey (Dr. Charles and Nathaniel). Account of their libraries, [416], [417]
Cheering. Explanation of this word, [20], [37]
Chess. Game of, described, [155-163]
Chevillier (Andrew). See [Bibliographical Index].
Chi Ho-am-ti. An incendiary of libraries, [27]
Chivalry and Romances. Books relating thereto, [152-154]
Christie (John). His "Dissertation on Etruscan Vases," [532]
Chronicles, Ancient. Reprints of, [337]
Cinelli (John). See [Bibliographical Index].
Clavel (Robert). His book-catalogues, [306]
Clerk, or Clergyman. Regulations concerning, [151]
Clungeon (John), [288]
Cobham (Thomas, Bishop of Worcester), [192]
Colbert (J.B.). Catalogue of his library, [78]
Colet (John, Dean). Some account of, [218-220]
Print of his supposed study, [219]
Collins (Anthony). Sale of his library, [363]
Conringius (Herman). See [Bibliographical Index].
Conybeare (Rev. Mr.). His Copy of Lord Surrey's Translation of part of the Æneid, [241]
Coryate (Thomas), [281]
Cotton (Sir Robert). Some account of, [267-269]
Covent Garden Theatre. Quarrels relating thereto, [17]
Cox (Captain). Some account of, [266], [267]
His library, [267]
Cranmer (Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury). Some account of, [248], [249]
His Bible upon vellum, [248]
Expense of his execution, [249]
Crevenna Library. Catalogues of, [79]
Critics and Criticism. True spirit and character of, [15]
Superficialness and severity of, [553]
Crofts (Rev. Thomas). Account of his library, [396-398]
Cromwell (Thomas). His conduct in respect to the Reformation, [229]
Crowles. His copy of an illustrated Pennant, [499]
Dalrymple (Alexander). Sale of his library, [458]
Daly (Denis, Rt. Hon.). Account of his library, [414], [415]
Dee (Dr. John). Some account of, [261-265]
His library, [264]
Denis (Michael). See [Bibliographical Index].
Devonshire (late Duchess of). Her "Mount St. Gothard," [532]
Didot. Skill of his printing upon vellum, [521]
Dodd (James William). Account of his library, [403]
Dormer (General). Catalogue of his library, [375]
Douce (Francis). His partiality for a foreign bibliographical work, [55]
Preparation of the Lansdowne collection of MSS., [90]
Account of Wolsey's property, [225]
Skill in Old English and French literature, [531]
Criticisms on his "Illustrations of Shakspeare," &c., ib.
Dramatic Libraries, [402], [403]
Dramatica Notitia, [456]
Dream. Lysander's, [473-480]
Dunstan (St.). His work "De occulta philosophia," [134]
Some account of, [171]
Dyson (Henry), [302]
Education of Youth, [282-285]
Edward the First, [183]
Edward the Third, [119], [184]
Edwards (Mr.). His copy of the Catalogue of the Crevenna Library, [79]
zeal in the importation of foreign books of rarity and value, [90]
copy of the first edition of Livy—upon vellum, [519]
Catalogues commended, [123]
In possession of the Bedford Missal, [191]
His painting of Erasmus and Froben by Fuseli, [223]
communication respecting Count M'Carthy's books, [518]
Elizabeth (Queen). Her book of devotions, [119]
Plate of the golden cover of, [250]
Account of her love of books, [249], [254]
Engravings from her Prayer-book, [252, 253]
Ellis (Sir Henry). Preparation of Catalogue of the Museum printed books, [90]
His bibliographical communications, [118], [227], [297]
Edition of Fabian's Chronicles, [523]
English. Want of curiosity respecting their own literary history, [36]
Importance of a national press to, [551]
Episode. What is meant thereby, [105]
Erasmus. Some account of, [222-224]
Painting of him and Froben, [223]
Print of his study, [224]
Rude wood-cut portrait of him, ib.
A copy of his first edition of the Gr. Test.—upon vellum, [225]
Editions of his words, [222]
Eugene (Prince). His magnificent library, [322]
Evans (Mr. R.H.). His edition of Old English Ballads, [267], [320]
A respectable vender of classical books, [308]
His copy of his Recueil des Historiens des Gaules, [492]
His reprint of Hakluyt's Voyages, [550]
Fabricius (John Albert). See [Bibliographical Index].
Fabricius (John). See [Bibliographical Index].
Falconer (William). Poem of the Shipwreck printed upon satin, [512]
Farmer (Rev. Richard, D.D.). Account of his library, [423-426]
Faulkener (Henry). A skilful and honest book-binder, [199]
Ferdinand. A romantic book-story concerning, [358-361]
Ferrar Family. Their attachment to books, and skill in book-binding, [289-292]
Fillingham (late Mr. William). His library and character of, [403]
First Editions. Passion for collecting, [521-525]
Fishing. Whether a merry or contemplative art, [126]
Fitzwilliam (Lord Viscount). His collection of Rembrandt's Prints, [509]
Fletewode (Serjeant William). Account of his monastic library, [386]
Florizel. His attachment to hawking, &c., [543]
Folkes (Martin). Some account of, [367-369]
Sale and analysis of his library, [367]
Wood-cut of his portrait, [369]
Fopling (Sir). His periwig, [122]
Ford (Mr.), bookseller. His catalogues commended, [123], [470]
Froissart (Sir John). A presentation copy of his Chronicles, [184]. See [Johnes] (Colonel Thomas).
Gaddius. His bibliographical work, [39]
Gaignat (Louis Jean). Catalogue of library, [81], [162]
Gesner (Conrad). See [Bibliographical Index].
His works on Natural History, [546]
Gifford (Mr. William). His edition of Massinger, [550]
forthcoming edition of Ben Jonson, ib.
Gilbie (Anthony). His character of Henry the Eighth, [215]
Gilchrist (Octavius). His edition of Bp. Corbett's Poems, [550]
Girald Barri, [174], [178], [179]
Glastonbury Monastery Library, [178]
Godstow Nunnery Library, ib.
Golden Legend, by Caxton, [198]
Goldsmyd (Mr. John Lewis). His vellum copy of "Le Passe Temps," &c., [203]
Gonzalo. A vain literary character, [12]
Gossett (Rev. Dr. Isaac), [363], [407]
Gough (Richard). Sale of his library, [460]
Goujet (Claude Peter). See [Bibliographical Index].
Grailes. Definition of, [150]
Granger (Rev. James). His Biographical History of England, [500]
Grangerite spirit, [112], [497], [507]
Grenville (Right Hon. Thomas). His large-paper copy of Hist. Steph. & Vit. Typ. Paris, [47]
His large-paper copy of Renouard, [69]
A similar copy of the Vallière Catalogue, [97]
A similar copy of Sandford's Genealogical History, [492]
A similar copy of Strype's Annals, [492]
Grenville Homer. Published by the Grenville Family, [491]
Grollier (John). Some account of, [488-490]
Pattern of the binding of his books, [489]
Gutch, (Mr.), bookseller, [404], [470]
Hamper (Mr. William). His bibliographical communications, [117], [529]
Harley (Robert, Earl of Oxford). Some account of, [347-354]
Analysis of his library, [349-353]
Pope's eulogy upon, [353], [354]
Harris (Mr. William). His catalogue of the Royal Institution Library commended, [99]
His correction of the press for Reed's edition of Shakspeare, [427]
In possession of Mr. Boydell's copy of the original head of Shakspeare, [428]
His copy of the Lamoignon catalogue, [84]
Haslewood (Mr. Joseph). In possession of a curious volume, [88]
His attachment to books upon Hawking, &c., [302], [543]
His communication in the British Bibliographer, [374]
Hastings (Henry). Some account of, [287]
Hawker-Pilgrim. Wood-cut of, [544]
Hear! Hear! Explanation of this phrase, [37]
Hearne (Thomas). Some account of, [333-336]
Wood-cut of his portrait, [337]
Sale of his library, [336]
List of most of his works. See [Bibliographical Index].
Heath (Dr. Benjamin). His fine library, [460]
Original bibliographical letter of, [554-562]
Fac-simile of his writing, [554]
Heber (Mr. Richard). His copy of "The Debate between the Heraldes," [11]
of Oliver of Castille, [154]
of Froissart by Eustace, [202]
manuscript of Skelton's "Image of Ypocrisy," [226]
copy of Maunsell's Catalogue, [280]
of the first Aldine Aristophanes, [297]
of the catalogue of Britton's books, [333]
of the catalogues of T. Rawlinson's books, [344]
Heinecken. See [Bibliographical Index].
Heinsius (Nicholas). Catalogue of his library, [82]
Hell. Descriptions of the torments of, [203], [204]
Henderson (John). Account of his library, [402], [403]
Henley (John, or Orator). Account of his library, [371], [372]
Anecdotes of, [372], [373]
Henry (Rev. Robert, D.D.). Character of his History of Great Britain, [145-147]
Henry the Second. Trevisa's character of, [175]
Henry the Fifth. Warlike character of, [193]
Henry the Sixth, [194]
Henry the Seventh, [202-206]
Henry the Eighth, [215-217]
Herbert (William). Author of the Typographical Antiquities, [66]
Particulars relating to, [66], [340]
His correspondence with Steevens, [438], [439]
Herman (Bishop of Salisbury), [175]
History, Ancient English. Neglect of the study of, [550]
Hoare (Sir Richard Colt). His edition of Giraldus Cambrensis, [178]
His large paper copy of Kennet's Paroch. Antiq., [493]
Hoblyn (Robert). Catalogue of his books commended, [374]
Hortensius. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [132]
Humphrey (Duke of Gloucester), [193]
Hutton (John). His curious collection of books, [374]
Illustrated copies, [496-511]
Illustration. Recipe for, [497]
Ina (King of the West Saxons), [166]
Inscription over a library door, [108], [112], [113]
Institutions. Public, Literary, and Scientific, [551]
Jacob (Louis). See [Bibliographical Index].
Jamieson (Dr. John). His Scottish Dictionary commended, [499]
Jesuits. Their bibliographical labours commended, [83]
Johnes (Col. Thomas). His edition of Monstrelet, [154]
copy of "Heures de Notre Dame," [409]
pleasure-grounds, [483]
View of his library, [484]
Johnson (Dr. Samuel). Anecdote of his selling books, [530], [531]
Quotation from the Rambler about the black-letter, [530]
Kay (John). His siege of Rhodes, [243]
Kennet (White, Bishop of Peterborough). Original letters of, [339]
Opinion of Wicliffe, ib.
Kenrick (William, LL.D.). His review of Dr. Johnson's Tour to the Hebrides, [17]
Kollarius. See [Bibliographical Index].
Labbe (Philip). See [Bibliographical Index].
Laire (Abbé Francis Xavier). See [Bibliographical Index].
Lambecius (Pierre). See [Bibliographical Index].
Lanfranc, Archbishop of Canterbury, [173]
Lansdowne (William Fitzmaurice Petty, First Marquis of). Account of his library, [90], [450], [451]
Large paper copies. Account of valuable works of this character, [491-493]
The author's publications of this kind, [493]
Latimer (Hugh, Bishop of Worcester). His conduct with respect to the Reformation, [230]
His sermons quoted, [283]
His death, [248], [249]
Laud (William, Archbishop of Canterbury). Account of his execution, [297]
Patronage of the Ferrar Family, [290]
Leibnitz (Godfrey William De). See [Bibliographical Index].
Leland (John). Some account of, [242-246]
Leontes. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [133]
Lepidus. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [121]
Lewis (Rev. John). His literary character, [338-340]
severe opinion of Hearne, [338]
Liberality of religious sentiment, [109]
Libraries. Devastation of, at the Reformation, [233-235]
Dramatic, [402], [403]
Lisardo. His general character, [211-213]
His bibliomaniacal enthusiasm, [348-352], [468], [470]
Literary characters. Quixotic, [6], [7]
Careless, [7]
Acrimonious, [8]
Vain, [12], [13]
Obstinate, [14]
Critical, [14], [15]
Useful, [553]
Lomeier (John). See [Bibliographical Index].
Lomenie (Cardinal de Brienne). Account of, and catalogue of his library, [84], [85]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Co. Their extensive trade as booksellers, [308]
Lorenzo. A neighbour of the author, [4]
His house and grounds, [4]
library, [164]
drawing-room, [213]
alcove, [480-482]
Lort (Dr. Michael). Account of his library, [411-413]
Lotichius (Peter). His Latin verses concerning his library, [113]
Lumley (John, Lord), [281], [287]
Luttrel (Narcissus). His extraordinary collection of books, [323]
Lysons (Mr. Samuel). His large paper copy of Weever's Funeral Monuments, [492]
Macartney (Mr.). Account of his library, [407]
Maddison (John). Sale of his library, [459]
Magliabechi (Antonio). Some account of, [85-87]
Maittaire (Michael). Some account of, [47]. See [Bibliographical Index].
Sale of his library, [364]
Malvolio. Sale of his busts and statues, [26], [472]
Manton (Dr.) Sale of his books, [306]
Marcellus. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [135]
Marchand (Prosper). See [Bibliographical Index].
Marlborough Gems. In Woodhouse's collection, [441-444]
Martin (Thomas, of Palgrave). Account of his library, [384-386]
Mary (Queen of Philip II.). Commended by a Roman Catholic writer, [236]
Mary (Queen of Scots). Her portrait, [254]
Mason (George). Account of his library, [419-423]
Maunsell (Andrew). His catalogue of English books, [280]
Mazzuchelli (Giovanni Maria). See [Bibliographical Index].
M'Carthy (Count). Catalogue of a former library of, [85]
His present fine collection of books, [518], [519]
Mead (Richard, M.D.). Some account of, [364-366]
Sale of his library, pictures, and coins, &c., [365]
Account of his family, [366]
Medici (Lorenzo De). Catalogue of the Oriental MSS. in the library of, [87]
Meerman (Gerard). See [Bibliographical Index].
Menalcas. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [136]
Menander. A literary character, [7]
Mercier (De St. Leger). See [Bibliographical Index].
Mercurii. Attending book-sales, [134]
Middleton (Rev. Conyers, D.D.). See [Bibliographical Index].
Miller (Thomas). Account of, [471]
Miller (William). His illustrated copy of Scott's Dryden, [497]
edition of the Shipwreck, [512]
of the Memoirs of Grammont, [564]
Mills (George Galway). His fine library, [447]
Mirabeau (Victor Riquetti, Marquis De). Catalogue of his library, [88]
His passion for beautiful books, [514]
Missals. Beauty of their execution, [150], [520]
The Toletan and Mazarabic, [160], [161]
Monasteries. Books contained in, [177]
Visitors of, [231]
Ancient hospitality of, [234]
Alleged abandoned lives of the keepers, [232]
Depositories and promoters of literature, [234]
Devastation of, [231-235]
Monastic Life. Comparison between the monastic and chivalrous age, as most favourable to the Bibliomania, [149]
Monro (Dr. John). Account of his library, [417], [418]
Montfaucon (Bernard De). His bibliographical labours, [89]
Moonlight night. Influence of, [5], [368]
More (John, Bishop of Ely). Some account of, [318], [319]
More (Sir Thomas), [220-222]
Morhof (Daniel George). Some account of, [46]
Murray (John). Some account of, [331]
Museum, The British. The librarians of commended, [36]
Catalogue of its Printed Books and Manuscripts, [89], [90]
Mustapha. A book-auction bibliomaniac and book vender, [122], [138]
Naude, or Naudæus (Gabriel). His works commended, [38]. See [Bibliographical Index].
Nelson, Life of. Printed upon vellum, [521]
Neville (George, Archbishop of York). Feast at his inthronization, [200]
Fond of astrology, ib.
Niceron. See [Bibliographical Index].
Nicholls (Mr. John). His communications respecting Dr. Mead's family, [366]
Nicol (Mr. George). His anecdotes concerning some volumes printed by Caxton, [382]
North (Francis, Lord-Keeper), [309]
—— (Dr. John), [310], [311]
Their passion for books, [312]
Oldys (William). His literary labours appreciated, [500]. See [Bibliographical Index].
Omar. Supposed destroyer of the Alexandrian library, [28]
Orlando. Character of, [105-113]
Osborne (Thomas). The bookseller, [345], [348], [355]
Painted Glass. Hearne's commendation of, [107]
Panzer (George Wolfgang Francis). See [Bibliographical Index].
Papillon (Mr. David). Book-anecdote concerning him and Osborne, [355]
Paris de Meyzieux. Account, and catalogues, of his fine library, [90], [408-411]
Parker (Matthew, Archbishop). Some Account of, [257-261]
Catalogue of his MSS., [98]
Antiquity of the British Church, [257-259], [400]
Libellous life of, [258]
His consecration, [260]
Woodcut portrait of, [261]
Paterson (Samuel). His Bibliotheca Universalis, [400]
Payne (Mr.). His purchase of the Lamoignon library, [84]
Peacham (Henry), [282]
His "Compleat Gentleman" quoted, [283]
Pearson (Thomas, or Major). Account of his library, [403-406]
Pembroke (Earl of). His passion for books, [119], [324], [325]
Pepys (Samuel). Account of his professional and book ardour, [319], [320]
Peterborough Abbey Library, [178]
(White, Kennet, Bishop of). His opinion of Wickliffe, [339]
(Earl of). His passion for books, [119]
Peters (Hugh). In possession of a part of Laud's library, [298]
Pinelli. Catalogues of the Pinelli library, [91]
An account of the library so called, [406], [407]
Pitts, or Pitseus (Johannes). His work commended, [38]
Porson (Richard). Sale of his library, [458]
His erudition, and skilful penmanship, [459]
Portraits. Sales of Engravings of rare and curious, [502-506], [510], [511]
Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, by Hollar, [503]
Anne, Queen of James I., by Visscher, [505]
Banfi-Hunniades (John), by Hollar, [502]
The same, with variations, ib.
Berkeley (George, Earl of), by Hollar, [503]
Bernard (Dr. Francis), ib.
Bethell (Slingsby), by W. Sherwin, [506]
Bohemia, King and Queen of, and family, [505]
Buckingham (George, Duke of), sold by Stent, [503]
Cæsar (Sir Julius) by Elstracke, [506]
Catharine, Queen of Charles II., by Faithorne, [502]
Cecyll (Edward), General, by Passe, [510]
Chaloner (Sir Thomas), by Hollar, [502]
Charles I., by Lombard, ib.
The same, with Cromwell's head, ib.
Princess Augusta Maria, daughter of, by Danckers, [505]
Cole (Thomas), [506]
Cromwell (Richard, Lord Protector), by Hollar, [504]
Cumberland (George, Earl of), by R. White, [503]
Darnley (Henry, Lord), by Passe, [505]
Devereux, Earl of Essex, on horseback, by Hollar, [502], [504]
The same, standing on foot, by do., [503], [504]
Digby (Lord), in armour, after Vander Borcht, [604]
Elizabeth (Queen), in superb court dress, by Passe, [502]
superbly dressed, between pillars, [505]
Frederic (Prince), &c., with Princess Elizabeth, by Elstracke, [505]
Hay (Lord James), by Passe, [506]
Henry the Eighth, by C. M[atsis], [505]
Henry (Prince Frederic), by Delaram, [506]
Hollar, his own portrait, [504]
Hotham (Sir John), Governor of Hull, [506]
Howard (Thomas, Earl of Suffolk), by Elstracke, [505]
(Thomas, Earl of Arundel), [506]
Isham (Sir Thomas), by Loggan, [602]
Killegrew (Thomas), by Faithorne, [506]
Lister (Sir Matthew, M.D.), by P.V. Somer, [504]
Lloyd (Humphrey, of Denbigh), by Faber, ib.
Lortie (Andrew), by Van Somer, [506]
Lyon (Sir Patrick, of Carse), by White, ib.
Malines (Samuel), by Lombart, ib.
Marsham (Sir John), by R. White, [504]
Mary, Queen of Scots, by Mynginus, [505]
The same, veiled, &c., ib.
Mascall (Edward), by Gammon, [506]
Master Martin, by R. Gaywood, [504]
Mountaine (George), Bishop of London, G.Y. sculpsit, [506]
Newcastle Family, by Clowet, [503]
O'Toole (Arthurus Severus Nonesuch), by Delaram, [506]
Paston (Lady), wife of Sir W. Paston, by Faithorne, [504]
(Sir William), by Faithorne, ib.
Pembroke (Herbert, Earl of), by Hollar, [502]
(Mary, Countess of), by Passe, [504]
(Penelope, Countess of), by Hollar, ib.
(Ann Clifford, Countess of), by R. White, ib.
Portman (Sir William), [506]
Rawdon (Marmaduke), by White, [506]
Reynell (Carew), [504]
Rupert (Prince), by Faithorne, [506]
sold by R. Peake, [504]
Sack (Mull'd), sold by Compton Holland, [511]
Sackville (Richard, Earl of Dorset), by Passe, [506]
Shaftesbury (Anthony, Earl of), by Blooteling, ib.
Sheffield (Baron Edmond), by Elstracke, ib.
Shirley (Lady Elizabeth), by Hollar, [503]
The same, by do., ib.
Sidney (Sir Philip), by Elstracke, [505]
Sidney (Robert, Viscount Lisle), by Passe, [506]
Smith (Richard), by W. Sherwin, [503]
Somerset (Edward, Earl of Worcester), by Passe, [505]
Stone-Eater (The), by Hollar, [502]
Vere (Henry, Earl of Oxford), sold by Compton Holland, [505]
The same, by Payne, Passe, &c., [510]
Verney (Sir Greville), by Loggan, [506]
Wetenhall (Edward, Bishop of Corke and Ross), by Becket, ib.
Whitington (Richard, Lord Mayor of London), by Elstracke, [510]
Willoughby (Sir Francis), by T. Man, [503]
Windebank (Sir F.) and Lord Finch, [505]
Wortley (Sir Francis), by Hertocks, [503]
Wriothesley (Henry, Earl of Southampton), by Passe, [506]
Wynn (Sir John, De Gwedir), by Vaughan, [506]
York (James, Duke of), [505]
Press, National. Want of, [551]
Printers, English. Protected by the statute of Richard III., [114]
Printing. Benefit of, [197]
Print-sales. Barnard, [502], [503]
Sir W. Musgrave, [503], [504]
Miscellaneous, [604-506]
Prints. Account of rare and curious ones, [502-511]
Prospero. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [135]
Psalters. The Author's Essay upon the ancient Psalters printed at Mentz, [42]
Pynson (Richard), His books upon vellum, [216]
Quin (Mr.). His passion for books printed upon vellum, [518]
Quisquilius. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [126]
Ranzau (Henry De). Inscription over his library door, [113]
Ratcliffe (John). Account of his library, [392], [393]
Comparison between the collections of West and Ratcliffe, [393]
Rawlinson (Thomas). His passion for book-collecting, [343-346]
Catalogues of his several book-sales, [344], [345]
Rawlinson (Richard). Sale, and specimens, of his library, [369], [370]
Rede, or Read (William, Bishop of Chichester), [192]
Reed (Isaac). Some account of him and his library, [455], [456]
Reformation. History of the, as connected with the Bibliomania, [228-238]
Rembrandt. Account of the scarcest engravings by him, [507-509]
Reprints of voluminous and useful works applauded, [549], [550]
Revickzky (Count). Catalogue, and disposal, of his library, [92]
Reviews. Their advantages and disadvantages, rise and progress, [16], [17]
Richard De Bury, [185-188]
Rinaldo. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [136]
Ritson (Joseph). His character, under that of Sycorax, [7-9]
Sale of his books, [448]
Rive (Abbé Jean Joseph). See [Bibliographical Index].
Roche (Mr.). His communication respecting Count M'Carthy, [518]
Roscoe (Mr. William). Proposed to write a life of Erasmus, [222]
His commendation of handsome book-binding, [514]
Rosicrusius. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [127], [128]
Roveray (Du). His publications commended, [481]
Rowe Mores (Edward). Sale of his library, [501]
Roxburgh (John, Duke of). Anecdote of, [523]
Royal Institution. Catalogue of the library of, [99]
Sales, Book. Account of their establishment, [304-308]
Number of, in the years 1806-7, [456], [457]
Satin. Books printed upon, [512]
Saxius (Christopher). See [Bibliographical Index].
Scaliger (Joseph). The author's estate compared with that of, [564]
Scott (Robert). A celebrated bookseller, [310]
Scott (Sir Walter). Beauty of his poetry, [410]. See [Bibliographical Index].
Scotus Erigena (Johannes). Account of his writings, [168]
Scribes, or Scriveners. Ignorance of the ancient, [184]
Seaman (Dr.) Catalogue of his books, [304-306]
Sharp and Hailes. Their publications commended, [431]
Sherington (Sir Walter). Regulations concerning his library, [194], [195]
Similis. Inscription upon his tomb, [562]
Smith (Consul). Catalogue of his library, [95], [376]
Smith (Richard). Account and sale of his library, [302-304]
Engraving of his portrait, [503]
Smyth (George). Account of his library, [403]
Snuff-box of Mr. L., [122]
Soubise (Prince De). Catalogue of his library, [96]
Southgate (Richard). Account of his collections, [419]
Spencer (George John, Earl). His purchase of Count Revickzky's library, [92]
His copies of the Mozarabic Missal & Breviary, [162]
Copy of the Siege of Rhodes, printed by Caxton, [407]
Copy of Pynson's edition of Chaucer's works, [417]
Copies of illustrated Shakspeares, [498]
Copy of Pliny, printed by Sweynhem and Pannartz, upon vellum, [519]
Eulogy upon his character, [524]
Armorial ensigns of, [525]
Copy of the "Assertio Septem," upon vellum, [565]
Stafford (Marchioness of). Description of a private publication by, [533]
Her skill in etching, [534]
Stanley (Colonel). His fine copy of De Bry, [512]
Steevens (George). Some account of, [427-440]
Analysis of his library, [428-436]
His verses on Eleanour Rummin, [437]
His letters to Herbert, [438-440]
Strange (John). His library commended, [441]
Strawberry-Hill Press. Account of books printed there, [534], [540]
Vignette device of the house, [540]
Struvius. See [Bibliographical Index].
Stubbes. See [Bibliographical Index].
Surrey (Henry Howard, Earl of). His whistle, [241]
An intended edition of his works by the Rev. Dr. Nott, ib.
Sutherland (Col. Alexander Hendras). His extraordinary copy of an illustrated Clarendon, [499]
Sycorax. A literary character, [7-9]
Sykes (Sir Mark Masterman). His copy of the Revickzky Catalogue, [92]
of Rapin's History of England, [494]
Tanner (Thomas, Bishop of St. Asaph). Account of his editorship of Wood's Athen. Oxon., [46]
His Bibl. Brit. Hibernica, [52]
Testament, Greek. Number of editions of, [542]
Tewrdanckhs. A book so called, [65], [390]
Theobald (Lewis). His love of old books, [343]
Theodore (Archbishop of Canterbury), [165]
Theological volumes. Great number of, in the Imperial Library at Paris, [109]
Thuanas [De Thou, Jaques Auguste]. Account, and catalogue, of his library, [96]
Thynne (William). A distinguished bibliomaniac, [242]
Tiptoft (John, Earl of Worcester), [198], [199]
Tiraboschi (Girolamo). See [Bibliographical Index].
Titles of Books. Strangely lettered upon the binding, [88]
Todd (Rev. Henry John). See [Bibliographical Index].
His editions of Milton and Spenser commended, [550]
Triphook (Mr. Robert)—bookseller, [308]
His projected work on, 'The History of Playing Cards,' [399]
Tristrem (
Sir). A book-auction bibliomaniac, [134]
Trithemius (John). Some account of, [541], [542]
Wood-cut portrait of, [542]
True Editions. Account of, [525-527]
Tutet (Mark Cephas). Account of his library, [399], [400]
Ulpian. A book-auction bibliomaniac, [132]
Uncut Copies. Passion for the possession of, [494-496]
Unique Copies. Illustration of, [511-514]
Utterson (Mr. Edward Vernon). His copy of Stubbes's Anatomy of Abuses, [279]
of Scott's Discoverie of Witchcraft, [492]
Vallière (Duc De La). Anecdote of him and the Abbé Rive, [59]
Catalogues of his library, [97]
Vellum, books printed upon, [68], [97], [321], [322]—but see particularly [515-521]
Visitors of ancient Monasteries, [231]
Wakefield (Robert), [235], [413]
Walpole (Francis). Heraldic quarterings of, [100]
Walpole (Horace). See '[Strawberry Hill Press].'
Wanley (Humphrey). Some account of, [346], [347]
Warton (Thomas). Celebrated under the character of Menander, [7]
West (James). Account of, and analysis of his library, [376-383]
Prices of some of his books sold by auction, [377], [380], [381]
Comparison of his library with J. Ratcliffe's, [393]
Wicliffe (John). Bishop Fell's character of, [318]
Mr. Baber's edition of his New Testament, [339]
Life of, by Lewis, [340]
Wilbraham (Mr. Roger). His copy of the 'Manner and Forme of Confession,' [224]
Wilkes (John). Account of his Library, [447]
Wilson (Thomas, Bishop of Sodor and Man). His edition of the Bible, [109]
Witches. Tracts relating to, at Brand's sale, [454]
Wolfius (John). See [Bibliographical Index].
Wood-cut portrait of, [112]
Wolsey (Thomas, Cardinal), [225-228]
His character by Skelton, Roy, and Tyndale, [225], [226], [227]
Fine books presented to him, [227]
Wood (Anthony). Some account of, [312-316]. See [Bibliographical Index].
Woodcut portrait of, [315]
Woodford (Emperor John Alexander). Sale of his library, [459]
Woodhouse (Mr. John). His collection of prints, [441-444]
His collection of books, [444-446]
Worsley (Dr.). Sale of his books by auction, [306]
Worsley (Sir Richard). His 'Museum Worsleyanum,' [532]
Wright (Richard, M.D.). Account of his library, [401], [402]
Wynne (Edward). Account of his library, [323], [324]
Ximenes (Cardinal Francis). See [Bibliographical Index].
Life of him by Lord Holland, or Mr. Southey, a literary desideratum, [160]
Youth. Character and History of the Education of the ancient English Youth, [282-285]