Nicolson, William. The English historical library: or, a short view and character of most of the writers now extant, either in print or manuscript ; which may be serviceable to the undertakers of a general history of this kingdom. By William Nicholson, A.M. Arch-Deacon of Carlisle

Folger bibliographic ID: 157664
ESTC number: R9263
Wing number: N1146
Folger call number: N1146 v.1
Folger holdings ID: 140009

Bibliographic format

octavo

General notes

A second volume was published by Abel Swall in 1697 (Wing N1147) With a final advertisement leaf for "The universal English Dictionary" Identified as Wing N1146a (Variant) on UMI microfilm "Early English books, 1641-1700" reel 722 Copy filmed at UMI microfilm Early English Books, Tract Supplement reel E4 has title page only

Item information about Folger N1146 v.1

cs20. Sprinkled calf with blind two-line fillet border and blind ornaments tooled in the four inner corners; gilt-rolled edges. On front paste-down, manuscript price for three volumes. Provenance: in Folger case catalogue: Bought at Timmins sale, 1899

Extended title: The English historical library: or, a short view and character of most of the writers now extant, either in print or manuscript ; which may be serviceable to the undertakers of a general history of this kingdom. By William Nicholson, A.M. Arch-Deacon of Carlisle
Alternate titles: Short view and character of most of the writers now extant

Great Britain

author: Nicolson, William, 1655-1727