Charter and by-laws of the Athenæum of Philadelphia, to which are added, a list of the directors, stockholders, and annual visitors, and of persons who have presented to, or deposited at the athenæum, books, maps, medals, &c. Together with a catalogue of the books, maps, &c. belonging to the institution
Introduction to the English reader : or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virture. To which are added, rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety
Logarithmick arithmetick, containing a new and correct table of logarithms of the natural numbers from 1 to 10,000, extended to seven places besides the index; and so contrived, that the logarithm may be easily found to any number between 1 and 10,000,000. Also an easy method of constructing a table of logarithms, together with their numerous and important uses in the more difficult parts of arithmetick. To which are added a number of astronomical tables ... and an easy method of calculating solar and lunar eclipses
Le beau-pledeur. A book of entries, containing declarations, informations and other select and approved pleadings: with special verdicts and demurrers, in most actions, real, personal, and mixt, which have been argued and adjudged in the courts at Westminster. Together with faithful references to the most authentick printed law-books now extant, where the cases of these entries are reported; and a more copious and useful table than hath been hitherto printed in any book of entries. The whole comprehending the very art and method of good pleading
The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments, together with the Apocrypha: : translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by the special command of His Majesty, King James I. of England. With marginal notes and references. To which are added, an index; an alphabetical table of all the names in the Old and New Testaments, with their significations; and tables of Scripture weights, measures, and coins. Embellished with twenty-five engravings
Printed and published by M. Carey, No. 121, Chesnut Street.,
Date of Publication
1814.
Physical Description
[5], 2-1080 p., [1], 2-25 leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill., maps ; 28 cm
Notes
Cf. Shaw & Shoemaker 30869.
Old Testament has special t.p.: The Old Testament, translated out of the original Hebrew, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. Together with the Apocrypha. Done by the special command of His Majesty, King James I. of England. -- Philadelphia : M. Carey, 1814.
New Testament has special t.p.: The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ : translated out of the original Greek, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by the special command of King James I. of England. Philadelphia: Printed and published by M. Carey, No. 121, Chesnut Street, 1814.
Family record, 1794-1913 (p. 677-680).
Error in paging: p. 829-834 repeated (end of Apocrypha), followed by t.p. for New Testament (not included in pagination).
Plates signed variously: A. Doolittle, sc.; W. Harrison Jr., sc.; B. Tanner, sc.
First eight pages loose with tears and water damage.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Kindig family Bible.
"Adam Kindig"s Bible" printed in large letters on inside of front cover.
The self-taught conveyancer, or, Farmers' and mechanics' guide : being a compilation from the most approved authorities, of the various instruments of writing, which are found necessary in the common concerns of the farmer, mechanic and man of business : arranged in so clear and concise a manner, that the most ignorant may with ease, by referring to it, execute bonds, leases, deeds, indentures, notes, articles, of agreement, &c. without application to an attorney
The self-interpreting Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, with references and illustrations; an exact summary of the several books; a paraphrase on the most obscure or important parts; and analysis of the contents of each chapter; to which are annexed an extensive introduction, explanatory notes, evangelical reflections, &c
The self interpreting Bible, containing the Old & New Testaments, with references & illustrations; an exact summary of the several books; a paraphrase on the most obscure or important parts; and analysis of the contents of each chapter; to which are annexed an extensive introduction, explanatiory notes, evangelical reflections &c
Added engraved title page with imprint: C. Brightly & T. Kinnnersley, Bungay, Suffolk, Jan 26th, 1818.
Apocrypha has half-title; paged separately.
New Testament has separate t.p.: The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with references and illustrations ... 1816; paged continuously with Old Testament.
Stereotyped and printed by J. M'Gowan, 16, Great Windmill Street, London.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Genealogy of Henry Lipp familiy, 1825-1844 on two family record pages at end of Old Testament; copy in family files, pages removed to MG-399, Lippfamily bible.
Letter dated 12 April 1928 from A. K. Hostetter to Ida V. Lipp on letterhead of The Conestoga National Bank lists six tombstone inscriptions of the Dietrich and Lechler families, 1791-1864, removed to MG-399 Lipp family bible.
One genealogical and three miscellaneous items removed to MG-399; Lipp family bible.
Full morocco binding with decorated gilded borders; gilded title and spine decorations; marbled inside covers.
Mnemonika: or, Chronological tablets; : exhibiting, in a methodical manner, the most remarkable occurrences, from the creation of the world to the present period. Comprehending brief accounts of inventions and discoveries in every department of science; biographical and historical sketches; post-offices of the United States; discoveries of countries; foundations of empires, &c. &c. : To which are added, several valuable tables
Published by John F. Watson, Philadelphia; and E.J. Coale, Baltimore. B.W. Sower, & Co. printers.,
Date of Publication
1812.
Physical Description
vi, [3], 20-346 p., [1] folded leaf ; 15 cm.
Notes
"The Tablet of memory, which forms the ground-work of this book, has been published for many years successively in London and Edinburgh ..."--Preface, p. vi.
Cf. Shaw & Shoemaker 26107, which records an edition with Baltimore imprint only.
Signatures: [A]ⴠB-T⹠U².
Error in paging: p. 339 misnumbered 393.
Not in Shaw & Shoemaker.
"Calendar for the nineteenth century. Published by Edward J. Coale, for Mnemonika."--Folded leaf.
An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species. To which are added, animadversions on certain remarks made on the first edition of this essay, by Mr. Charles White, in a series of discourses delivered before the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester in England. Also, Strictures on Lord Kaims' [sic] discourse on the original diversity of mankind. And an appendix
Published by J. Simpson and Co.; [etc., etc.] L. Deare, printer,
Date of Publication
1810.
Physical Description
411 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
"Strictures on Lord Kaims' [i. e. Kames'] discourse on the original diversity of mankind": p. [307]-349.
"Appendix. Of the natural bravery and fortitude of the American Indians": p. [351]-411.
First published in Philadelphia in 1787.
"Remarks on certain strictures made on the first edition of this essay, by Mr. Charles White" (p. [247]-306) was published in London in 1799 under title: An account of the regular gradation in man, and in different animals and vegetables.
