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Record ID 302368
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.263 (1819-1848, Type: Other). Page: 681
Playfair Scotland 2 Vol. Milc 4.45.
Borrowed: 1820/12/15 (Friday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Mr James Millar of Ballingall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1806. Life dates: d. 1844.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Reference Works
Geographical and statistical description of Scotland [Playfair]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.122.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Reference Works
A Geographical and Statistical Description of Scotland, containing a general survey of that kingdom, its climate, ... rivers, products, population, ... commerce, ... revenue; ... a description of every county, ... and a statistical account of every Parish, ... accompanied by an accurate ... map ... To which are added, several tables.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1819. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Reference Works
Geographical and Statistical Description of Scotland
Borrowed: 1820/12/15 (Friday). Returned: 1821/3/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr James Millar of Ballingall
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Reference Works
Geographical and Statistical Description of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 389512
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.266 (1820-1848, Type: Other). Page: 260
Playfair's Geography ^ 3 Vols 1 & 2 vol 2
Borrowed: 1825/5/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1825/11/3 (Thursday).
Mr James Stewart Oliphant of Rossie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1788. Life dates: d. 1847.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Military > Supporting Activities.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Reference Works
Geographical and statistical description of Scotland [Playfair]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.122.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Reference Works
A Geographical and Statistical Description of Scotland, containing a general survey of that kingdom, its climate, ... rivers, products, population, ... commerce, ... revenue; ... a description of every county, ... and a statistical account of every Parish, ... accompanied by an accurate ... map ... To which are added, several tables.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1819. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Reference Works
Geographical and Statistical Description of Scotland
Borrowed: 1825/5/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1825/11/3 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Stewart Oliphant of Rossie
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Reference Works
Geographical and Statistical Description of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 53734
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 81v
Playfair's Chronology
Borrowed: 1786/5/12 (Friday). Returned: 1786/5/22 (Monday). Original Borrowed Date: 12 May 1786. Original Returned Date: 22 May 1786.
James Clow
Gender: Male. Address: Old College.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Mr Clow. Life dates: d. 1788. Academic dates: MA 1731.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of chronology.
Press: O. Shelf: 4. Number: 15. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll a8-a.10. Original Author: Playfair, James, 1738-1819..
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T129556
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of Chronology
Borrowed: 1786/5/12 (Friday). Returned: 1786/5/22 (Monday).
Borrower: James Clow
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: History
Record ID 53865
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 84r
Playfair's chronology
Borrowed: 1784/4/12 (Monday). Returned: 1784/5/18 (Tuesday). Original Borrowed Date: 12 Apr 1784. Original Returned Date: 18 May 1784.
William Leechman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Leechman. Life dates: 1706-1785. Academic dates: DD 1754.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of chronology.
Press: O. Shelf: 4. Number: 15. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll a8-a.10. Original Author: Playfair, James, 1738-1819..
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T129556
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of Chronology
Borrowed: 1784/4/12 (Monday). Returned: 1784/5/18 (Tuesday).
Borrower: William Leechman
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: History
Record ID 53867
Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 84r
Playfair's Chronology
Borrowed: 1784/5/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1784/7/22 (Thursday). Original Borrowed Date: 19 May 1784. Original Returned Date: 22 Jul 1784.
William Leechman
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: Dr Leechman. Life dates: 1706-1785. Academic dates: DD 1754.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Education > University Professor. Religion and Clergy > Chaplain.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of chronology.
Press: O. Shelf: 4. Number: 15. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll a8-a.10. Original Author: Playfair, James, 1738-1819..
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T129556
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of Chronology
Borrowed: 1784/5/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1784/7/22 (Thursday).
Borrower: William Leechman
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: History
Record ID 277865
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 204
Playfair's Geog - Vol - first
Borrowed: 1810/3/26 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr John Coldstream
Gender: Male. Address: Sinclairs Street, Dunblane.
Occupation (original): Sheriff-Substitute of Dunblane (1789-1823).
Subs Date: 27 December 1791. Subs: Donation. Life dates: d.1823.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1810/3/26 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Coldstream
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 336470
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 222
Playfair's first
Borrowed: 1811/1/28 (Monday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1811/1/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 336464
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 222
Playfair's Geog. 1 & 2 Vol.
Borrowed: 1810/12/4 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Gender: Male. Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith.
Occupation (original): Minister of Kincardine-in-Menteith, 1773-1812.
Subs Date: 31 January 1781. Subs: Trustee. Life dates: 1744-1812.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Arts and Letters > Author.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1810/12/4 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Christopher Tait
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 293137
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 226
Playfair's second Volume
Borrowed: 1810/9/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1810/10/18 (Thursday).
Reverend Mr Michael Gilfillan
Gender: Male. Address: Dunblane.
Occupation (original): Secession (Burgher) minister of Dunblane, 1768-1816.
Subs Date: 1776. Subs: Donation. Life dates: 1747-1816.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Presbyterian Seceder.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1810/9/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1810/10/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr Michael Gilfillan
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 293119
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 226
Playfair - Vol: first
Borrowed: 1810/8/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1810/9. Lending Record Other Info: Returned 'in five Weeks'..
Reverend Mr Michael Gilfillan
Gender: Male. Address: Dunblane.
Occupation (original): Secession (Burgher) minister of Dunblane, 1768-1816.
Subs Date: 1776. Subs: Donation. Life dates: 1747-1816.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Presbyterian Seceder.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1810/8/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1810/9.
Borrower: Reverend Mr Michael Gilfillan
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 340706
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 237
Playfair's second Volume
Borrowed: 1811/7/10 (Wednesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned..
Mr W. Dawson
Gender: Male. Address: Whitestoun.
Occupation (original): Student in Divinity.
Subs Date: 1811. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1811/7/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr W. Dawson
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 342326
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 249
Playfair's first
Borrowed: 1813/4/29 (Thursday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned..
Mr W. Dawson
Gender: Male. Address: Whitestoun.
Occupation (original): Student in Divinity.
Subs Date: 1811. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1813/4/29 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr W. Dawson
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 342374
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 267
Scond Vol. of Playfair - with Maps
Borrowed: 1815/1/5 (Thursday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr W. Dawson
Gender: Male. Address: Whitestoun.
Occupation (original): Student in Divinity.
Subs Date: 1811. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1815/1/5 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr W. Dawson
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 2
Record ID 342380
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 267
Third Volume - with Maps
Borrowed: 1815/1/13 (Friday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr W. Dawson
Gender: Male. Address: Whitestoun.
Occupation (original): Student in Divinity.
Subs Date: 1811. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1815/1/13 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr W. Dawson
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 3
Record ID 342404
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 267
Maps - Netherlands
Borrowed: 1815/5/5 (Friday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr W. Dawson
Gender: Male. Address: Whitestoun.
Occupation (original): Student in Divinity.
Subs Date: 1811. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1815/5/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr W. Dawson
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 2
Record ID 342389
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 267
Playfair - third Volumes with Maps
Borrowed: 1815/2/2 (Thursday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr W. Dawson
Gender: Male. Address: Whitestoun.
Occupation (original): Student in Divinity.
Subs Date: 1811. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1815/2/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr W. Dawson
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume , Volume 3
Record ID 358404
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 305
Playfair's fourth
Borrowed: 1821/9/11 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Mr William MacCulloch
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Student.
Subs Date: 1 September 1820. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1821/9/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr William MacCulloch
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 358821
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 308
Playfairs Geography Vol. 4th
Borrowed: 1828/6/11 (Wednesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
D Munro
Gender: Male. Address: Stirling.
Occupation (original): Grammar School Stirling.
Subs Date: 14 August 1821. Subs: Student.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1828/6/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: D Munro
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 361308
Library: Leighton Library. Register: Ledger 1 (1780-1840, Type: Town). Page: 338
Playfair's Geography 4th Vol:
Borrowed: 1827/2/27 (Tuesday). Lending Record Other Info: Returned.
Reverend Mr John Wallace
Gender: Male. Address: Dunblane.
Occupation (original): Secession (antiburgher) minister of Dunblane, 1805-28..
Subs Date: 1805. Subs: 10.6. Life dates: d.1828.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Presbyterian Seceder.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A system of geography, ancient and modern ; containing 1. The history of geography. 2. Ancient and modern lineal measures. 3. A review of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 4. A complete atlas, in folio.
Language: English. Publication Place: Edinburgh. Publication Year: 1808-14. Format: 4to (quarto).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1827/2/27 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Reverend Mr John Wallace
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 273257
Library: Royal High School of Edinburgh. Register: SL137146 (Type: Student). Page:
Playfair's Geography v. 1
Borrowed: 1825/10/28 (Friday). Returned: yes.
John Ewart
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Pupil.
Occupation (normalised): Education > School Child.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Playfair's Geography
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A System of Geography, Ancient and Modern.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1808-1814. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Borrowed: 1825/10/28 (Friday).
Borrower: John Ewart
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: Natural Philosophy
System of Geography, Ancient and Modern
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 295243
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 7
Playfairs Chronology
Borrowed: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday). Classmark: C1. 2. Original Returned Text: Playfairs Chron ly.
Thomas Frazer
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1770-1798. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1380982020.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology: Containing, I. An Explanation of the Principles of this Science; together with an Account of the most remarkable Epochs, Aeras, and Periods, the Dates and Extent of which are ascertained. II. A Chronological History, which exhibits a connected View of the Time, Mode, and Circumstances of the Origin, Progress, Decline, and Fall of every considerable Kingdom, from the earliest Period to the present. III. A List of several Eclipses before the Christian Aera, observed by Astronomers, or recorded by Historians, and of all Eclipses from A. D. I, to A. D. 1900, with an explanatory Preface. IV. A Chronological List of Councils, in which the Date, Place, and Subject of every Council are specified. V. Chronological Tables and Charts from B. C. 2300, to A. D. 1784, adapted to a Scale, and ascertaining the duration of the Lives and Reigns of the most eminent Personages in all Ages. VI. A List of Remarkable Events and Occurrences relating to every Kingdom and Nation, from the earliest Ages to the present Time; with the Dates of many Celestial Phaenomena. VII. Supplemental Tables illustrating the several Parts of the System. VIII. A Copious Biographical Index, in which the Dates of the Reigns of Kings, and of the Lives of remarkable Men in all Ages, are inserted, and concise Characters of both are occasionally given. By James Playfair, D. D. Member of the Antiquarian Society of Scotland.
Classmark: C.1.2, C.1.3.
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T129556
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of Chronology
Borrowed: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/8/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Thomas Frazer
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: History
Record ID 297157
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 12
Playfairs Chronology
Borrowed: 1789/1/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/1/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: C1'3 '. Original Returned Text: Playfair.
Alexander Duncan
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology: Containing, I. An Explanation of the Principles of this Science; together with an Account of the most remarkable Epochs, Aeras, and Periods, the Dates and Extent of which are ascertained. II. A Chronological History, which exhibits a connected View of the Time, Mode, and Circumstances of the Origin, Progress, Decline, and Fall of every considerable Kingdom, from the earliest Period to the present. III. A List of several Eclipses before the Christian Aera, observed by Astronomers, or recorded by Historians, and of all Eclipses from A. D. I, to A. D. 1900, with an explanatory Preface. IV. A Chronological List of Councils, in which the Date, Place, and Subject of every Council are specified. V. Chronological Tables and Charts from B. C. 2300, to A. D. 1784, adapted to a Scale, and ascertaining the duration of the Lives and Reigns of the most eminent Personages in all Ages. VI. A List of Remarkable Events and Occurrences relating to every Kingdom and Nation, from the earliest Ages to the present Time; with the Dates of many Celestial Phaenomena. VII. Supplemental Tables illustrating the several Parts of the System. VIII. A Copious Biographical Index, in which the Dates of the Reigns of Kings, and of the Lives of remarkable Men in all Ages, are inserted, and concise Characters of both are occasionally given. By James Playfair, D. D. Member of the Antiquarian Society of Scotland.
Classmark: C.1.2, C.1.3.
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T129556
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of Chronology
Borrowed: 1789/1/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1789/1/14 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Alexander Duncan
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: History
Record ID 320446
Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1788-1791. (UYLY207-9) (1788-1791, Type: Student). Page: 84
Playfairs Chronology
Borrowed: 1788/6/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/6/18 (Wednesday). Classmark: C1 . 2. Original Returned Text: Playfair's Chronology ..
James Brown
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1763-1836. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1369131068.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology: Containing, I. An Explanation of the Principles of this Science; together with an Account of the most remarkable Epochs, Aeras, and Periods, the Dates and Extent of which are ascertained. II. A Chronological History, which exhibits a connected View of the Time, Mode, and Circumstances of the Origin, Progress, Decline, and Fall of every considerable Kingdom, from the earliest Period to the present. III. A List of several Eclipses before the Christian Aera, observed by Astronomers, or recorded by Historians, and of all Eclipses from A. D. I, to A. D. 1900, with an explanatory Preface. IV. A Chronological List of Councils, in which the Date, Place, and Subject of every Council are specified. V. Chronological Tables and Charts from B. C. 2300, to A. D. 1784, adapted to a Scale, and ascertaining the duration of the Lives and Reigns of the most eminent Personages in all Ages. VI. A List of Remarkable Events and Occurrences relating to every Kingdom and Nation, from the earliest Ages to the present Time; with the Dates of many Celestial Phaenomena. VII. Supplemental Tables illustrating the several Parts of the System. VIII. A Copious Biographical Index, in which the Dates of the Reigns of Kings, and of the Lives of remarkable Men in all Ages, are inserted, and concise Characters of both are occasionally given. By James Playfair, D. D. Member of the Antiquarian Society of Scotland.
Classmark: C.1.2, C.1.3.
Confidence level: Certain
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
A system of chronology.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T129556
James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819)
Genre: History
System of Chronology
Borrowed: 1788/6/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1788/6/18 (Wednesday).
Borrower: James Brown
Author: James Playfair (Male, born 1738, died 1819), Genre: History