The charter, laws, catalogue of books, list of philosophical instruments, &c. of the Juliana Library-Company, in Lancaster : To which are prefixed, some reflections on the advantages of knowledge; the origin of books and libraries, shewing how they have been encouraged and patronized by the wise and virtuous of every age. : With a short account of its institution, friends and benefactors. ... Published by order of the directors
The earliest library in Lancaster, known as the "Juliana Library," was established in 1759, under the name of "The Lancaster Library Company." It was the third subscription library established in Pennsylvania. In 1763 it was chartered, and, out of compliment to Lady Juliana Penn, daughter of the Earl of Pomfret, and wife of Thomas Penn, one of the proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania, it was called the Juliana Library. The library at one time had about 800 books on its shelves and was fairly prosperous. Its most flourishing period was from 1760 to 1775.
On back of cover: "#532 Hinkels Sale Mar 31 1920 --$61.00. Purchased by Chas. I. Landis July 14 1920 from Nevin F. McGirr fpr $25."
Important Americana, manuscript & printed ... from the collection of the Honorable and Mrs. J. William Middendorf II, Richard M. Ahlstrom, the Long Island Historical Society and other owners ... : public auction Tuesday, February 24, 1976 ... Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., 980 Madison Avenue, New York 10021
Including early books, George Washington, other eighteenth-century material, Abraham Lincoln, other nineteenth-century material, and many fine and important historical manuscripts and documents.
"This is a typewritten version of Jasper Yeates' Book catalogue for his Colonial Law Library. The book numbers are those assigned by Jasper Yeates. This catalog is divided into four parts: by title, by book number, miscellaneous material and newspapers."
"The books referred to in this catalog are housed in the library of LancasterHistory.org."
