Miller James.ABAA
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17781112London: J. Harrison 1778. 8vo. 16 pp. lacking plt. <br><br>Based on Voltaire's "Mahomet" with minor revisions by John Hoadly and David Garrick. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â ESTC T38846. Very good; removed from nonce volume with sewing holes. Lacking plate. J. Harrison unknown books
174017775London: Pr. for T. Cooper 1740. Folio. 2 14 2 blank pp. lacking half-title. <br><br>Satire on Sir Robert Walpole. A number of issues some pirated appeared in 1740; this appears to be one of the early imprints. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â ESTC T22371; Foxon M234. Rough copy. Removed from a nonce volume. Half-title lacking. Last text page stamped by a now-defunct institution. Pages cockled and age-toned with a few early inked marginalia partially shaved. Pr. for T. Cooper unknown books
175914435London 1759. Left margin a bit chipped. unknown books
175938825London: P. Miller 1759. Faint foxing left margin a bit chipped. P. Miller unknown books
1734WRCLIT57773London: Printed for J. Watts. 1734. 8879pp. Small octavo. Three quarter mottled calf gilt label for Dulau. Joints rubbed title a bit dust-soiled but internally very good with the terminal ads. First edition. With a Dedication to the Countess of Hertford and a Prologue spoken by Mr. Mills. NCBEL II:796. ESTC T41459. Printed for J. Watts... unknown books
1800WRCAM52549New York: T. & J. Swords 1800. 39pp. Dbd. Half title. Light foxing heavier on initial leaves. Nearly very good. An early funeral oration for George Washington. The author Samuel Miller was a Presbyterian minister and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. EVANS 37964. ESTC W3074. SABIN 49058. STILLWELL WASHINGTON EULOGIES 171a. T. & J. Swords unknown books
1745WRCLIT57771London: Printed for J. Watts.and sold by B. Dod. 1745. 45-35pp. Small octavo. Full polished calf spine elaborately gilt extra by Riviere. Bound without four terminal leaves of ads noted by ESTC title slightly smudged and dust-soiled trimmed a bit close costing a few catch- words and signature marks otherwise a good copy handsomely bound. First edition. An adaptation to the English stage of Moliere's SGANARELLE published the year after Miller's death. It was produced at the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane in February and includes a Prologue by Mr. Havard. NCBEL II:796. ESTC T42283. Printed for J. Watts...and sold by B. Dod... unknown books
175135890London: for John and James Rivington 1751. 8vo. xviii 343 11pp. Frontispiece engraved by J. Pine. Publisher's advert on the terminal page. Title page paper-backed. Early calf rebacked endpapers renewed.<br/> <br/>One of the earliest and most well-regarded of the gardener's "Kalendars."<br/> <br/>This popular work by Miller the most well known 18th century English horticulturalist before Arthur Young first published in 1732 went through fifteen editions in the author's lifetime. This ninth edition is described on the title as having the addition of "a list of the medicinal plants which may be gather'd in each Month for use."<br/> <br/>Henrey 1136; ESTC T73179. for John and James Rivington unknown books
1769011363London: Printed for the Author and sold by J. and F. Rivington et al. 1769. 15th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Fifteenth edition 8vo lxvi 382 index 1p adv. likely early 19thc calf with single rule in gilt raised bands red leather label spine. Covers heavily worn with some loss spine tips. Miller's Gardener's Dictionary went through eight editions in his lifetime and it is said that before its appearance not more than 1000 species of plants were in cultivation. At Miller's death there were more than 5000. Miller accepted the introduction of the Linnean system of nomenclature in 1759. The Gardener's Kalendar reached a 15th edition in 1769 and was also published on the Continent. Printed for the Author, and sold by J. and F. Rivington, et al. hardcover books
179936164New York: George Forman 1799. 36pp as issued. Disbound light dusting. Good. <br/><br/> A table at page 36 totals 2082 deaths listed by religions. These include eleven Jews and "Negroes. 43." Miller was a minister of the United Presbyterian Church in New York. He contends that God is responsible for "arresting the progress of the destructive malady" after humans had failed to apply "prudent precaution." <br/>Evans 35821. ESTC W3077. Not in Austin. George Forman unknown books
1760287862London: Printed for the Author and Sold by John Rivington C. Hitch and L. Hawes R. Baldwin and others 1760. Twelfth Edition. Full Leather. Very Good binding. The twelfth edition with frontispiece and five folding plates and a Short Introduction to the Knowledge of the Science of Botany pp. 371-417 freely adapted from Linnaeus's early works on binomial nomenclature and descriptive systemic botany. The preface states that "to this edition of the Gardeners Kalendar the author was advised to subjoin a short Introduction to the Science of Botany; in which the definitions of terms of art which are used in the present favourite system of Doctor Linnaeus should be explained for the benefit of practical gardeners . the whole was prepared for the press before the translation of Linnaeus's Philosophia Botanica published by Mr. Lee made its appearance." This is presumably one of the first English explanations of Linnaeus's taxonomic work which was still being fleshed out by Linnaeus though it is certainly the first of Philip Miller's popular works to be based on the Linnaean system and also the first with more than simply a frontispiece; the five additional folding plates depict examples of plant Families from the Short Introduction. Index and publisher's advertisements at the rear. Full calf with wear to the joints and beginning of separation to the front joint. ESTC T59406. British Museum A Catalogue of the Works of Linnaeus 463-4. Very Good binding. Printed for the Author, and Sold by John Rivington, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, R. Baldwin, and others unknown books
1762100365<p>8vo contemporary calf Illustrated 369 11 pp. Ex-library copy binding scuffed in places with blind library stamp on upper cover Westminster Public Library and shelf number on the spine small piece missing from top of spine hinges are a little weak small library stamp at foot of title and stamp on verso of title and front free endpaper bookplate and library sticker on endpaper bar code sticker on front endpaper normal aging and some minor creasing; still a very decent copy. Miller was the gardener of the Chelsea Physic Garden for the Society of Apothecaries and this was his most popular work Henry Vol. II p.221. According to Hunt Miller’s work which was published in many editions beginning in 1732 was the most popular Gardener’s Calendar in the 18th century. The work includes five black and white folding plates. Hunt p. 186. Henry Vol. II p. 221. </p> books
174819957London: John and Francis Rivington 1748. Eighth edition. leather_bound. Modern full brown calf. Fine. 343 & 9 page index. 20 x 13 cm. Engraved allegorical frontispiece by John Pine an accomplished engraver and friend of Hogarth. First published 1731. The author was Gardener of the Chelsea physic garden of the Society of Apothecaries and this work his most popular see: HENREY Vol.II p.221. Raised bands leather spine label printed in gilt text clean. John and Francis Rivington unknown books
1741043831London: J. Watts 1741. First Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Good Condition. Full contemporary gilt and treated calf worn front board detached stamped Sober Society in gilt on the covers. Planned to continue past volume 1 it was never completed and Miller died in 1744. Collects Harlequin-Horace or the Art of Modern Poetry; Of Politeness; The Political Pillory; Poems on Several Occasions; and a group of plays: The Humours of Oxford. A Comedy; The Mother In Law; The Man of Taste; The Universal Passion. Each with a separate half title and with 2 plates as frontis pieces. The last two plays with large persistent stains that are unsightly but do not obscure any text. Scarce. Size: Quarto 4to. Previous owner's inscription in ink neat. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Theatre & Plays. Inventory No: 043831. <br/><br/> J. Watts hardcover books
1735WRCAM40924London: Printed for the Author; and sold by C. Rivington 1735. Two volumes. viii480; 546pp. plus frontispiece and two plates. Contemporary calf rebacked preserving the original leather labels. Bookplate on front pastedown and verso of frontispiece. Bright and clean internally. Very good. The first octavo edition of Miller's very popular dictionary which first appeared in folio format in 1731. This constitutes an abridgment of the first volume of the folio edition. The author states that he learned that the price of the folio edition was too high for some who were engaged in the practical art of gardening and he hopes they will find this less expensive version useful. Philip Miller 1691-1771 was appointed gardener to the Society of Apothecaries in London and made the name of the Chelsea Physic Garden famous throughout European botanical circles. ESTC T61256. HENREY 1117. Printed for the Author; and sold by C. Rivington hardcover books
17695057London: Printed for the Author; and sold by John Rivington in St. Paul's Church-Yard C. Hitch and L. Hawes H. Woodfall etc. 1769. Thick octavo lxvi ii 382 22 pages. Engraved frontispiece and five folding plates. Fifteenth Edition. Occasional light browning. Very good in recent full calf. Printed for the Author; and sold by John Rivington in St. Paul's Church-Yard, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, H. Woodfall, etc. unknown books
173435495London: for the Author and sold by C. Rivington 1734. 8vo. xv 1 278 8pp. Frontispiece engraved by J. Pine. Minor dampstaining to frontispiece and first few leaves. Nineteenth century green patterned cloth red morocco lettering piece<br/> <br/>One of the earliest and most well-regarded of the gardener's "Kalendars."<br/> <br/>This popular work by Miller the most well known 18th century English horticulturalist before Arthur Young first published in 1732 went through fifteen editions in the author's lifetime. This 1734 third edition is described on the title as "with a large Index and an addition of the work necessary to be done in the nursery in each month."<br/> <br/>Henrey 1129; ESTC T59407. for the Author, and sold by C. Rivington unknown books
1759184378London. : Printed for the Author. 1759. 7th edition. . Contemporary full calf raised bands red spine label gilt title. Good plus covers shelfworn hinges weak old library stamp to title page otherwise a very good tight clean copy. folio. 41.5x27 cm. . 7th edition of the very popular botanical reference work with the extra illustrations. Very heavy book weight: 14.7 lb. will require extra shipping. Engraved frontis 18 full-page engravings not in earlier editions. Printed for the Author. hardcover books
1739238312London: printed for J. Watts at the Printing - Office in Wild-Court near Lincoln's-Inn Fields 1739. First edition; without half-title. 10 5-28 8pp. Several pages with printed music. 1 vols. 8vo. 19th-century speckled calf leather spine label a.e.g. Joints slightly rubbed. First edition; without half-title. 10 5-28 8pp. Several pages with printed music. 1 vols. 8vo. Early Thomas Arne Operetta. First performed on November 15 1739 at Drury Lane where Arne was house composer. A relatively early operetta by Arne 1710-1788 who is often credited with the revival of the English opera influenced Handel and will forever be remembered as the composer of "Rule Britannia" ESTCT36691 printed for J. Watts at the Printing - Office in Wild-Court near Lincoln's-Inn Fields unknown books
177628112London: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly 1776 1776. First edition. ESTC T89035; Pine-Coffin 770-4; Robinson page 186; ODNB. Some light foxing and stains in the text particularly volume one; edges a little rubbed; very good copy. 3 vols 8vo contemporary calf red morocco spine labels gilt lettering. With half-titles. Lady Anna Riggs Miller 1741-81 a wealthy heiress set off with her husband John Miller in 1770 on an "ideal jaunt" to Italy - travel for travel's sake - which she recorded in letters to her mother. The correspondence was not at first intended for others but as the tour progressed Miller began to recognize the inadequacies and inaccuracies of other works of travel to Italy - several which she correctly surmised were borrowed from earlier works - and she committed herself to improve upon them for the benefit of future travelers. The result was the first account of the Grand Tour by an English woman writer and with it came a fresh female perspective on the subject that would resonate with future travelers and travel writers for decades. Miller's lengthy work was not only a guide to the traveler but also a survey of Renaissance art and architecture; and her assessments of the contemporary art scene were meant to assist future connoisseurs as they entered the Italian art market as consumers. She became personally acquainted with the artists as she accessed their work and prices and even their personalities e.g.: Giovanni Battista Piranesi "on a good day could be 'agreeable to strangers'" - as quoted in Brian Dolan Ladies of the Grand Tour 2001. Miller's work was referred to countless times by future travelers in their writings both by those who questioned her art criticism and those who praised it her eloquence and comprehensiveness. Lady Miller and her husband later became known in English literary circles for the salon held at their home at Batheaston and for compiling the anthology Poetical Amusements at a Villa near Bath 1775-81. Contemporary ink signature on the front free endpapers. <br/><br/> London: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, 1776 unknown books
180013709London: Published by Testolini 1800. Colour-printed stipple engraving. Very good condition apart from some mild mat burn and a few tiny nicks at the edge of the top margin. A delightful intimate genre scene in a domestic interior.<br/> <br/>The scene depicted in this charming print is an allegory of innocence. It pictures a young girl who herself personifies virtue engaged in the innocent activity of feeding her pet fowl. Clad in a white dress she smiles and gazes at the viewer with a wide-eyed expression of childish wonder as she sprinkles breadcrumbs over the beak of a young bird awaiting the snack in anticipation as its mother looks on approvingly. Published by Testolini unknown books
171921001556Poughkeepsie NY : Red Cross National Defense League and Vassar College 1917-1918. 16 Jun 1938 Berrysburg Dauphin Pennsylvania USA". An archive consisting primarily of materials belonging to Nelda Miller mostly while attending Vassar College. The first items include two variations of overviews of Vassar College and Vassar College in War-Time. It describes how the student body voted to stop extracurricular activities such as the Junior "Prom" festivals etc. and devote the funds thus saved to the employment of expert teachers of certain practical courses to help the war effort. Classes included stenography typewritinglibrary work auto repair home economics Red Cross first aid to the injured and farming and gardening. The reverse of the page is a diagram of the Grounds and Building. The second of these brochures also includes information on the Vassar Unite for Service Abroad and The Summer Training Camp for Nurses. Presumably Ms. Miller took the path of the Summer Training Camp for Nurses. Booklets related to the program include: <br /> <br /> The Training Camp for Nurses at Vassar College Under the auspices of the National Council of Defense and The American Red Cross Second Edition. 1918. 42 pp. Announcement and catalogue. <br /> Nursing -- a National Service by Isabel M. Stewart R.N. M.A. Committee on Nursing General Medical Board. Council of National Defense. Washington DC. 15 pp. subtitled Nursing as a Field of National Service. Explaining what a nurse can do for her country and the importance of proper training. OCLC -3 Feb. 2021 <br /> The Training Camp for Nurses at Vassar College. 4 pp. overview and daily schedule <br /> The Training Camp for Nurses Vassar College Department of Practical Nursing - General Rules of Cleaning. Privately Printed. Not published. 10 pp. How to accomplish all methods of cleaning from dusting to terminal cleaning. <br /> Mathematics for Nurses. David Eugene Smith. Teachers College Columbia University. NYC. 1918. 31 pp. Apothecaries' Measures Metric System Reductions Ratios Algebra and Proportion Solutions Fractional Doses and more. <br /> The Training Camp for Nurses Vassar college. Department of Bacteriology. Second Term. Pathogenic Microorganisms. First Week August 5th 1918 Dr. Williams. 10 pp. Relation of Microorganisms to Disease. <br /> Training Camp for Nurses at Vassar College 1918 - Program of Reunion November 26th-28th 1920 4 pp. A program of events and lectures for the week. <br /> <br />Additionally a prelude to her time at Vassar includes a small notebook with 20 pages of writing by Ms. Miller. Pencil. Manuscript. Probably written while attending Goucher College in 1914 and 1915. Many references to Goucher Plan. Many writing in rhyming verse with titles such as Tea Mobilizing Appetiteetc. Measures 6" x 3 3/4". Also two notices for course completion at Goucher. 1914-1915 <br /> Finally three items adding to her character but unrelated include <br /> A printed excerpt from "The Present Hour" by Percy MacKay titled "Hymn for Equal Suffrage". It begins "They have strewn the burning hearths of Man with darkness and with mire They have heaped the burning hearts of Man with ashes of desire Yet from out those hearts and hearths still leaps the quick external fire <br /> Whose flame is liberty". Two unrelated letters from Jerusalem to the Kirness Sisters "The Souvenir Shop" Jaffa Road Jerusalem requesting a dress be made. Interesting but unrelated correspondence. Nine 9 war and nursing related items four 4 others. "GOUCHER The summer work committee of the War Council with the help of Mr. Merritt of the National Department of Agriculture are drawing up tentative plans for the summer farm. Goucher also had her garden last summer but this year the farm work is to be better organized and carried on a much larger scale. WELLESLEY About four hundred girls have signed up for spring work on the farm and over two thousand have put in their applications for work this summer. The student body has also pledged nearly a thousand dollars to finance the farm. This information concerning war activities of American Colleges was gathered together by the Vale News. <br /> <br />30 Jun 1898 Williamstown Dauphin Pennsylvania USA <br />Death: Red Cross, National Defense League and Vassar College unknown books
1737277646London: Rivington 1737. Third. hardcover. very good-. 6 copperplates including frontispiece. 2 volumes thick folios printed in double column full original calf worn with front hinge loose on volume 1 nice clean interior small bookplate. London: Rivington 1737 1739. A very good- copy.<br/><br/> Rivington unknown books
17976624London: John Murphy 1797. Mezzotint printed in colours and finished by hand by Gosse. A charming colour-printed mezzotint of English rural life<br/> <br/>Two young children are shown leaning on a stile looking out with interest at the world outside the confines of their home. The family dog looks up at the viewer. Behind them a fairly substantial cottage built of stone with two brick chimneys sits comfortably in its wooded surroundings beneath a pleasant blue sky. The whole scene is composed of richly contrasting colors and forms and could serve to illustrate the beginning of a fairy tale. John Murphy unknown books
1732011361London: Printed for the Author and sold by C. Rivington London 1732. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Uncommon first edition. 8vo xvi 252 4p publishers' listings frontispiece engraved by Pine contemporary speckled panelled calf with rules and ornaments in blind gilt dentelles and cover edges. Front cover hinge partially revealed loosening covers soiled but a nice unsophisticated copy. Miller's Gardener's Dictionary went through eight editions in his lifetime and it is said that before its appearance not more than 1000 species of plants were in cultivation. At Miller's death there were more than 5000. Miller accepted the introduction of the Linnean system of nomenclature in 1759. The Gardener's Kalendar reached a 15th edition in 1769 and was also published on the Continent. Printed for the Author, and sold by C. Rivington, London hardcover books
