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CHANTRY, John.—A Book of Portraicture. John Chantry, sculp. 1663. Sold by Godfrey Richards at the signe of the Peacock in Cornhil neere the Royall Exchange. London. Oblong 4to, half green morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by R. W. Smith.
Twenty-one plates engraved by Chantry after the designs of Godfrey Richards.
CHAP-BOOKS, 1744 &c—(I.) The Delightful New Academy of Complements. . . . [cut] York: Printed and Sold by Thomas G (II.) Anacreon's Feast. To which are added, 1. A New Iriſh and Scotch Song. 2. The German Mare. 3. A New Song on Alderman Wilkes. [cut] [Colophon] Worcester: Printed for S. Gamidge; &c. . . . [n. d.] (III.) The Baffled Knight; Or, The Lady's Policy. [cut] . . . Worcester: . . . S. Gamidge: &c. . . . [n. d.] . . . (IV.) The Berkshire Tragedy: or, the Whittham Miller. . . . [cut] York: Pirnted for John Keed, 1744. (V.) Britannia's Charter A choice Collection of New Songs. . . . [cut] Printed for S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter. . . . [n. d.]. (VI.) The Witty and Entertaining Exploits of Sir Geo. Buhanan, commonly called the King's Fool. Printed by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter; &c. . . . [n. d.] (VII.) The Wandering Young Gentlewoman; or Catskin. To which is added, The Sailor's Return [cut] Ludlow: Printed by J. Turner. [n. d.] (VIII.) A Collection of New Songs. Containing, 1. Jockey and Jenny. &c. . . . Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worcester. [n. d.] (IX.) A Choice Collection of Scotch Songs. Part the First. . . . [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter; . . . [n. d.] (X.) Part the Fourth of a Choice Collection of Scotch Songs. . . . [cut] Worcester: Printed for S. Gamidge; &c—[n. d.] (XI.) A Collection of New Songs. Containing. 1. An Ode to Echo. . . . [cut containing "Num. VI.">[ Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter. [n. d.] (XII.) A Collection of New Songs. Containing. 1. Cymon and Iphigenia. . . . [cut containing "Num. VIII">[ Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter, . . . [n. d.] (XIII.) Cupid's Magazine. Being a Choice Collection of Songs. . . . London: Printed for C. Sheppard, . . . [n. d.] [cut] . . . (XIV.) The Life and Adventures of Capt. John Deane. . . . [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter. [n. d.] (XV.) The Devonshire Nymph; Or, The Knight's Happy Choice. . . . [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter. [n. d.] (XVI.) A diverting Dialogue both Serious and Comical: That paſſed the other day between a noted Shoemaker and his Wife, living in this Neighbourhood. [cut] Een tered according to Order [n. d.] (XVII.) Fair Maudlin; or, the Merchant's Daughter of Briſtol. [cut] . . . [Colophon] Printed for S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter. [n. d.] (XVIII.) The Five Strange Wonders of the World: or, a New Merry Book of All Fives. . . . Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter; . . . [n. d.] (XIX.) The Gloceſtershire Tragedy; Being an Account of Miss Mary Smith, of Thornbury, who Poisoned her Father, Sir John Smith, For Love of a young Man. . . . Printed and Sold by Howard and Evans, . . . London. [n. d.] (XX.) The Golden Bull; or, The Crafty Princeſs. . . . [cut] . . . [n. p., n. d.] (XXI.) Undutiful Daughter: or the Hampſhire Wonder. . . . [cut] Printed by C. James . . . [London, n.d.] (XXII.) A Mournful Tragedy. Being A True Copy of Verses, ſhewing the unparallelled Sufferings of the Heer Van Ussell, a Dutchman, his Lady, two Children, and ſixteen Sailors, who underwent ſuch hardſhips at Sea, as forced them to kill and eat one another. [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worcester, [n. d.] (XXIII.) The Overthrow of Proud Holofernes; And the Triumph of Virtuous Queen Judith. [cut] Worcester: Printed for S. Gamidge . . . [n. d.] (XXIV.) The Hull Tragedy, or Unnatural Ingratitude. . . . Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter. . . . (XXV.) Joaks upon Joaks, or No Joak like a true Joak. Containing, The Merry Pranks of The Earls of Warwick and Pembroke, Lord Rochester, Lord Mohun, &c. Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter; &c. . . . [n. d.] (XXVI.) The Pleaſant and Delightful History of Lawrence Lazy: containing His Birth and Slothful Breeding: . . . [cut] Printed, for James Hodges, at the Looking-Glaſs on London-Bridge. (XXVII.) The Liverpool Tragedy. [n. d.] (XXVIII.) Love At the firſt Sight: Or, the Gay In a Flutter; . . . London: Printed by T. Thomas, near St. Pauls. [n. d.] (XXIX.) A Collection of Love-Letters. To which is added The History of Sylvia. [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worcester. . . . [n. d.] (XXX.) The Amuſement, Being a Collection of Thirteen Love Songs. [n. d.] (XXXI.) The Loyal Martyrs: or, Bloody Inquisitor. . . . Worcester: Printed for S. Gamidge; . . . [n. d.] (XXXII.) The Maiden's Prize; or, Batchelor's Puzzle. . . . Printed for S. Gamidge, . . . Worceſter. [n. d.] (XXXIII.) The Miraculous Farmer: or, No Cock like the Weſt-Country Cock. [cut] Ludlow: Printed by J. Turner. [n. d.] (XXXIV.) The Nottingham Tragedy. . . . London: Prinsed by J. Johnſon. [n. d.] (XXXV.) The Oxfordſhire Tragedy; or, Roſanna's Overthrow. . . . [cut] Printed for S. Gamidge, in Worceſter. . . . [n. d.] (XXXVI.) A choice Penny-worth of Wit; . . . [n. d.] (XXXVII.) Pills to purge Melancholy: or, England's Witty and Ingenious Jeſter. . . . [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, . . . Worcester . . . [n. d.] (XXXVIII.) Plymouth Tragedy: or, Fair Susan's Overthrow. . . . [cut] [n. d.] (XXXIX.) The Politick Chambermaid: or, The Merchant Outwitted. . . . [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter; . . . [n. d.] (XL.) The Somerſetſhire Tragedy: or, The Unnatural Mother. Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter; . . . [n. d.] (XLI.) The History and Lives Of all the moſt Notorious Pirates, and their Crews. . . . [cut] Sold by S. Gamidge, in Worceſter; . . . [n. d.] 8vo, forty-one works in one volume, green levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Bedford.
CHAP-BOOKS, 1814-1817.—(I.) The Coalman's Courtship to the Creel-wife's daughter. In three parts. . . . Stirling: printed and sold by M. Randall. [n. d.] (II.) Odd History of a Scottish Thief, who imposed on the city of London, Bristol, &c. under the title of a Lord's eldest son. Also A Wonderful Escape from Death. [cut] [Stirling] Printed by M. Randall. [n. d.] (III.) The London Spy. Or the Frauds of London described. Being a complete discourse of all the Dark Transactions In and about that Great City. Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers. 1816. (IV.) The Exploits of Wise Willie, and Witty Eppie the Ale-Wife, of Buchaven. [cut] Stirling: Printed and Sold by M. Randall. [n. d.] (V.) Thrummy Cap: a tale. To which are added. Young Whip Stich, and the Gig Demolished. [cut] Stirling: Printed and Sold by M. Randall. [n. d.] (VI.) History of the King and the Cobler. In two parts. . . . A New Edition enlarged. [cut] Sold wholesale by J. Fraser & Co. . . . Stirling. [n. d.] (VII.) The Comical Transactions of Lothian Tom. In six parts. . . . [cut] Paisley: Printed by J. Neilson. 1815. (VIII.) Fun upon Fun! or, the Comical Merry Tricks of Leper the Taylor. In two parts. . . . [cut] Paisley: Printed by J. Neilson. 1815. (IX.) The History of the Seven Wiſe Maſters of Rome. . . . Falkirk: printed by T Johnston. 1816. (X.) The History of Moll. Flanders. . . . [cut] Paisley, printed by J. Neilson, 1815. (XI.) The History of John Cheap the Chapman, . . . In three parts. [cut] Glasgow: Published and Sold by R. Hutchinson & Co. . . . 1817. (XII.) The Comical History of Simple John and his Twelve Misfortunes; . . . [cut] Glasgow: . . . R. Hutchinson & Co. . . . 1817. (XIII.) The History of The Wicked Life and Horrid Death of Dr. John Faustus. . . . [cut] Printed in the year 1816. (XIV.) The Laird of Cool's Ghost. . . . [cut] Paisley: . . . J. Neilson. 1815. (XV.) The Ancient and Modern History of Buck-Haven in Fifeshire. . . . [cut] Glasgow: . . . R. Hutchinson & Co. . . . 1817 (XVI.) The Pleaſant History of Poor Robin, the Merry Sadler of Walden. . . . [cut] Printed in the year 1817. (XVII.) The Friar & Boy, or, the Young Piper's Pleasant Pastime. . . . Stirling, Printed and Sold by M. Randall. [n. d.] (XVIII.) The Merry Tales of the Wise Men of Gotham. . . . Stirling: . . . M. Randall. [n. d.] (XIX.) Wanton Tom: or, the Merry History of Tom Stitch The Tailor. . . . Stirling: printed by M. Randall. [n. d.] (XX.) The Life and Transations of Mrs. Jane Shore, Concubine to K. Edward 4th, . . . [cut] Paisley: . . . J. Neilson. 1816. (XXI.) The Comical Sayings of Paddy from Cork, with His Coat Button'd Behind, . . . [cut] Paisley: . . . J. Neilson, 1815. (XXII.) The Dominie Depos'd; or some Reflections On his Intrigue with a young Lass, . . . With the Sequel. By William Forbes, . . . To which is added, Maggy Johnston's Elegy. [cut] Glasgow: . . . R. Hutchinson & Co. . . . [n. d.] (XXIII.) The Merry and Diverting Exploits of George Buchanan, commonly called The King's Fool. . . . [cut] Paisley: . . . J. Neilson. 1815. (XXIV.) The Whole Proceedings of Jockey and Maggy: . . . Carefully corrected and revised by the Author. Stirling: . . . M. Randall. 1814. 12mo, twenty-four works in one volume, green levant morocco, Janseniste, gilt top, uncut edges, by Alfred Matthews.
Twenty-four old popular tracts, all reprinted from earlier editions at Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Falkirk, and Paisley, from 1814 to 1817. They all relate to Scotland and Scottish manners, with the exception of two or three, viz., The Friar and the Boy, The London Spy, and The History of Poor Robin. Thirty-seven curious woodcuts.
John Payne Collier's copy, with his notes on the fly-leaf.
CHAP-BOOKS, 1815-1828.—(I.) The History of the Haverel Wives, or the Folly of Witless Women Displayed . . . [cut] Stirling: printed by William Macnie, . . . [n. d.] (II.) Fun upon Fun: or the comical and merry Tricks of Leper, the Taylor, . . . [cut] Stirling: printed by William Macnie, . . . 1828. (III.) The Comical Sayings of Paddy from Cork, . . . [cut] Paisley: printed by J. Neilson . . . [n. d.] (IV.) The Laird of Cool's Ghost . . . [cut] Paisley: printed by J. Neilson. 1815. (V.) The Intrepid & Daring Adventures of Sixteen British Seamen to which is added, a cure for the toothach. [cut] Paisley: printed and published by G. Caldwell. 1837. (VI.) The History of Moll Flanders . . . [cut] Paisley, printed by J. Neilson, 1815. (VII.) The History of the Devil, Ancient and Modern . . . [cut] Ayr: Printed and Sold by D. Macarter & Co. 1817. (VIII.) Account of The Royal Visit of George the IVth to Scotland. [cut] Kilmarnock: Printed by H. Crawford, . . . 1822. (IX.) The Last Words of Christian Ker, . . . By Mr. Archibald Deans, . . . Kilmarnock: printed by H. Crawford, . . . 1819. (X.) Honesty the Best Policy: Exemplified in the Life of the English Water-man. [cut] Kilmarnock: Printed by H. Crawford, . . . 1822. (XI.) The Comical History of the King and the Cobler. [cut] Kilmarnock: printed by H. Crawford, . . . [n. d.] (XII.) The History of Jack and the Giants . . . [cut] Kilmarnock: Printed by H. Crawford, . . . 1821. (XIII.) The History of Redmond O'Hanlon, captain of the Irish Robbers . . . [cut] Kilmarnock: printed by H Crawford. 1820. (XIV.) The Way to Wealth; or, Poor Richard's maxims improved, . . . Falkirk: printed for the booksellers. [n. d.] (XV.) The Travels & Adventures of Willm. Lithgow, in Europe, Asia, & Africa, during nineteen years. [cut] Falkirk: printed by T. Johnstone. 1819. (XVI.) The Pleasing Art of Money-catching and the way to thrive, by Turning a Penny to Advantage: . . . Falkirk: printed for the booksellers. [n. d.] (XVII.) A Description of North America, and the British Settlements in Canada: . . . [cut] Falkirk: printed by T. Johnston: 1817. (XVIII.) The Art of Courtſhip, or, the school of love . . . [cut] [n. d.] (XIX.) The Comical Transactions of Lothian Tom . . . [cut] Paisley: Printed by J. Neilson. 1815. (XX.) The witty and entertaining Exploits of George Buchannan, who was commonly called the King's Fool . . . Edinburgh: Printed by J. Morren, . . . [n. d.] 8vo, twenty works in one volume, red morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Alfred Matthews.
CHAP-BOOKS. 1817-1818.—(I.) The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, an entertaining tale. [cut] Edinburgh; Printed and Sold by J. Morren, Cowgate. [n. d.] (II.) Prophecies of Thomas the Rhymer, . . . containing the wonderful fulfilment of many of his predictions; and those not yet accomplished. Collected, Examined, and now Promulgated By Mr. Allan Boyd, . . . With, subjoined, an account of The Battle of Bannockburn, . . . And, Impartiality, a Turkish Tale. Sold wholesale by J. Fraser & Co. printers, Stirling, [n. d.] (III.) A Groat's worth of Wit for a Penny: or, the Interpretation of Dreams, Moles, &c. [cut] Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers in Town and Country. [n. d.] (IV.) The Adventures of Thrummy Cap: a tale. To which are added, The London Tailor on horseback: and The Gig Demoliſh'd. [cut] Falkirk: printed & Sold by T. Johnston, 1817. (V.) The Scots Piper's Queries, or John Falkirk's carriches. To which is added His Comical and Witty Jokes. When in Courtſhip with an old Fiddler's Widow, . . . Edinburgh, Printed by J. Morren, [n. d.] (VI.) The Comical Transactions of Lothian Tom. In six parts. Wherein is contained A collection of Roguish Exploits, Done by Him, both in Scotland and England. Stirling: Printed and Sold by M. Randall. [n. d.] (VII.) The Life & Transactions of Mrs. Jane Shore. Concubine to King Edward IV. containing an account of Her Parentage, Wit and Beauty, her Marriage with Mr Shore, the King,s Viſits to her; her going to Court, leaving her Husband; her great diſtreſs and miſery after the King's death, &c. [cut] Edinburgh: printed by J. Morren. [n. d.] (VIII.) The comical history of the Collier's Wedding, at Benwell, near New Castle upon Tyne. By Edward Chicken. . . . Edinburgh: printed for the booksellers. 1818. (IX.) The History of the Devil, ancient and modern, in two parts. . . . Edinburgh; Printed by J. Morren, Campbell's close, Cowgate. [n. d.] (X.) The interesting History of the amiable Lady Jane Gray, who Reigned only Nine Days Queen of England. [cut] Falkirk: printed by T. Johnston. 1818. (XI.) The History of the Seven Wise Masters, of Rome. . . . [cut] Stirling. Printed and Sold by M. Randall. [n. d.] (XII.) The Fortunes & Misfortunes of the famous Moll Flanders. Who was born in Newgate, . . . [cut] Edinburgh, Printed by J. Morren, [n. d.] (XIII.) The History of the Frolickſome Courtier, and the Jovial Tinker. [cut] Stirling: Printed and Sold by C. Randall. [n. d.] (XIV.) The witty and entertaining Exploits of George Buchannan, who was commonly called the King's Fool. . . . Edinburgh: Printed and Sold by J. Morren, . . . [n. d.] (XV.) The Merry Tales, of the Wise Men of Gotham. . . . [cut] Stirling: Printed by M. Randall. [n. d.] (XVI.) The History of the famous Valentine and Orson [cut] . . . Edinburgh: Printed for the Company of Flying Stationers. (XVII.) Fun upon Fun. Or t h Comical and Merry Tricks of Leper the Taylor. In two parts. [cut] Edinburgh; Printed and Sold by J. Morren, . . . [n. d.] (XVIII.) A wonderful account of Mr. George Spearing, A Lieutenant in the Navy, who fell into a Coal Pit in Northwoodside, near Glasgow; . . . Also, The Surprising manner of his Deliverance, . . . To which is added, A Hymn of Praise for his Deliverance. Published by himself, for the information of his Friends and the Public. Kilmarnock: Printed for the Booksellers. [n. d.] (XIX.) The Comical Adventures of the late comedian, Mr James Spiller, At Epsom, in England. A true humorous tale. To which is added, the pleasant story of Obadiah Mousetrap. . . . Edinburgh: Printed and Sold by J. Morren, . . . [n. d.] (XX.) The Comical Sayings of Pady from Cork. With his coat button'd behind. . . . To which is added his creed for all Romish believers. [cut] Edinburgh: Printed, by J. Morren, . . . [n. d.] (XXI.) The History of Whittington and his cat. [cut] Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers in Town and Country. (XXII.) The History of Fortunatus. To which are added, the lives and adventures of Ampedo, and Andolocia, His two Sons. [cut] Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers in Town and Country [n. d.] (XXIII.) A true tale of Robin Hood; setting forth the life and death Of that Renowned Out-law Robert, Earl of Huntington, vulgarly called Robin Hood. . . . Carefully collected out of the trueſt Writers of our Engliſh chronicles; . . . By Martin Parker, Gent. [cut] Haddington: Printed by G. Miller: . . . [n. d.] 12mo, twenty-three works in one volume, red morocco, gilt top, uncut edges, by Matthews.
Presentation copy to Joseph Haslewood, September, 1823.