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Record ID 299311

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 201

Procopii Historia (Viz Byzantini Hist tom 2. 3) 2 vol. fol.

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/3/7 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl..


Borrower

Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Procopius of Cesarea (Male)
Genre: History
Procopii Cæsariensis Historiarum sui temporis libri VIII.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.25.b.[5-6].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/3/7 (Thursday).

Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird

Author: Procopius of Cesarea (Male), Genre: History

Works of Procopius of Cesarea

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 299323

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 202

Atkyns Reports 3 vol fol

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/3/7 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pound sterl.


Borrower

Sir Alexander Gordon of Culvenan
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1747-1830.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases argued and determined in the High Court of Chancery, in the time of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke [Atkyns]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.159.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases argued and determined in the High Court of Chancery, in the time of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke: collected and methodized by John Tracy Atkyns, Of Lincoln’s Inn, Esq; Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765-1768. Format: folio. Pagination: 3 vols.
Editors: Atkyns, John Tracy, ca. 1710-1773.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 12 borrowing records


Book Work

Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases Argued and Adjudged in the High Court of Chancery

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/3/7 (Thursday).

Borrower: Sir Alexander Gordon of Culvenan

Author: Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified), Genre: Law

Cases Argued and Adjudged in the High Court of Chancery

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3

Record ID 299329

Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 202

Vezeys Cases 2 vol. fol

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/3/7 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.


Borrower

Sir Alexander Gordon of Culvenan
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1747-1830.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.


Book Holding

Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases argued and determined, in the High Court of Chancery, in the time of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke, from the year 1746-7, to 1755 [Vezey]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.163.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases argued and determined, in the High Court of Chancery, in the time of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke, from the year 1746-7, to 1755.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 4to.
Editors: Vesey, Francis, 1721?-1804.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 3 borrowing records


Book Work

Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases Argued and Adjudged in the High Court of Chancery

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/3/7 (Thursday).

Borrower: Sir Alexander Gordon of Culvenan

Author: Court of Chancery Great Britain (Unspecified), Genre: Law

Cases Argued and Adjudged in the High Court of Chancery

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 54395

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 97r

Goldsmith's History of the earth & animated Nature 8 Vols J. Bogle

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/8/7 (Wednesday). Original Borrowed Date: 7 Feb 1776. Original Returned Date: 7 Aug 1776.


Borrowers

William Richardson
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: M.r Richardson. Life dates: 1743-1814. Academic dates: 1757-1763; MA 1763.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.

Mr Bogle
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the earth, and animated nature.
Press: AM. Shelf: 7. Number: 6, 14. Possible modern shelfmark: Sp Coll Bn3-k.1-8. Original Author: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An history of the earth, and animated nature: by Oliver Goldsmith. In eight volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 722 times in 470 borrowing records


Book Work

Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/8/7 (Wednesday).

Borrowers: William Richardson , Mr Bogle

Author: Oliver Goldsmith (Male, born c.1730, died 1774), Genre: Natural Philosophy

History of the Earth, and Animated Nature

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8

Record ID 54702

Library: Glasgow University Library. Register: MS Lib 5: Professors Receipt Book (1770-1790, Type: Professorial). Page: 105r

Desaguliers' experimental Philosophy 2 Vols

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/8/16 (Friday). Original Borrowed Date: 7 Feb 1776. Original Returned Date: 16 Aug 1776.


Borrower

Dr William Irvine
Gender: Male.
Occupation (original): Professor.
Original Full Name: W Irvine. Life dates: 1743-1787.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor.


Book Holding

John Theophilus Desaguliers (Male, born 1683-3-12, died 1744-2-29)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Course of experimental philosophy.
Press: B. Shelf: 8. Original Author: Desaguliers, J. T. (John Theophilus), 1683-1744..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

John Theophilus Desaguliers (Male, born 1683-3-12, died 1744-2-29)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
A course of experimental philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1744. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 5 borrowing records


Book Work

John Theophilus Desaguliers (Male, born 1683-3-12, died 1744-2-29)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Course of Experimental Philosophy

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/8/16 (Friday).

Borrower: Dr William Irvine

Author: John Theophilus Desaguliers (Male, born 1683-3-12, died 1744-2-29), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Course of Experimental Philosophy

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 93143

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 34-35

Shakespear's Works 1 . 2 Vol

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/9 (Friday). Classmark: Q6 .16. Original Returned Text: Shakespear's Works 1 . 2dV..


Borrower

Mungo Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Classmark: Q.6.15, S.8.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
The works of Shakespear. In which the beauties observed by Pope, Warburton, and Dodd, are pointed out. Together with the author’s life; a glossary; copious indexes; and, a list of the various readings. In eight volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Hugh Blair
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 320 times in 162 borrowing records


Book Work

William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616)
Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry
Works of William Shakespeare

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/9 (Friday).

Borrower: Mungo Macfarlane

Author: William Shakespeare (Male, born 1564, died 1616), Genre: Drama, Genre: Poetry

Works of William Shakespeare

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2

Record ID 123995

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 230-231

Plutarch. lives 4.  5th Vol

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/14 (Wednesday). Classmark: P7. 2. Original Returned Text: Plut. lives 4 -5th Vol.


Borrower

Robert Mcara
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's lives. In six volumes.
Classmark: P.7.2, P.9.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Plutarch's lives. In six volumes.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 203 times in 107 borrowing records


Book Work

Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119)
Genre: Lives
Lives [Plutarch]

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/14 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Robert Mcara

Author: Plutarch (Male, born c.46, died 119), Genre: Lives

Lives [Plutarch]

Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5

Record ID 123992

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 230-231

Morgan's hist. Algiers V 1 st

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Classmark: P4. 6. Original Returned Text: Morgan's hist. Vol 1st.


Borrower

Robert Mcara
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

J Morgan (Unknown)
Genre: History
A complete history of Algiers. To which is prefixed, an epitome of the general history of Barbary, from the earliest times: Interspersed with many curious remarks and passages, not touched on by any writer whatever. By J. Morgan.
Classmark: P.4.6, Q.3.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

J Morgan (Unknown)
Genre: History
A complete history of Algiers. To which is prefixed, an epitome of the general history of Barbary, from the earliest times: Interspersed with many curious remarks and passages, not touched on by any writer whatever. By J. Morgan.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728-1729. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 15 borrowing records


Book Work

J Morgan (Unknown)
Genre: History
Complete History of Algiers

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Robert Mcara

Author: J Morgan (Unknown), Genre: History

Complete History of Algiers

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1

Record ID 130613

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 284-285

Plato's  Dialogues Vol 1st & 2d

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/22 (Thursday). Classmark: R6.31. Original Returned Text: Plato's Dialogues V. 1st 2d.


Borrower

George Rollo
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The works of Plato abridg’d: with an account of his life, philosophy, morals, and politicks. Together with a translation of his choicest dialogues, viz. 1. Of Human Nature. 2. Of Prayer. 3. Of Wisdom. 4. Of Holiness. 5. What one ought to do. 6. Immortality of the Soul. 7. Valour. 8. Philosophy. In two volumes. Illustrated with notes, by M. Dacier. Translated from the French, by several hands.
Classmark: R.6.31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2 (Dialogues?)

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/22 (Thursday).

Borrower: George Rollo

Author: Plato (Male, born c.BCE428, died BCE348), Genre: Philosophy and Morality

Works of Plato

Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2 (Dialogues?)

Record ID 131478

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 292-293

Pristley's  Examination

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/12 (Monday). Classmark: J6 . 5. Original Returned Text: Priestley s Examination.


Borrower

John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Joseph Priestley (Male, born 1733, died 1804)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Theology
An Examination of Dr. Reid's Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense, Dr. Beattie's Essay on the Nature and Immutabilty of Truth, and Dr. Oswald's Appeal to Common Sense in Behalf of Religion. By Joseph Priestley, LL. D. F.R.S.
Classmark: J.6.5, M.5.26.

Record ID 131481

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 292-293

Secrets  on Arts & Trades

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/12 (Monday). Classmark: J8. 23. Original Returned Text: Secrets of arts & Trades.


Borrower

John Webster
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1755-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1417992508.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Valuable secrets concerning arts and trades: or approved directions, from the best artists, for the Various Methods Of engraving on Brass, Copper, or Steel. Of the Composition of Metals. -of Varnishes. Of Mastichs, Cements, Sealing-Wax. &c. &c. Of the Glass Manufactory. Various Imitations of Precious Stones, and French Paste. Of Colours and Painting, useful for Carriage Painters. Of Painting on Paper. Of Compositions for Limners. Of transparent Colours. Colours to dye Skins or Gloves. To colour or varnish Copper-Plate Prints. Of Painting on Glass. Of Colours of all Sorts, for Oil, Water, and Crayons. Of preparing the Lapis Lazuli, to make Ultramarine. Of the Art of Gilding. The Art of dying Woods, Bones, &c. The Art of Casting in Moulds. Of making useful Sorts of Ink. The Art of making Wines. Of the Composition of Vinegars. Of Liquors, Essential Oils, &c. Of the Consectionary Business. The Art of preparing Snuffs. Of taking out Spots and Stains. Art of Fishing, Angling, Bird-Catching, &c. And Subjects curious, entertaining, and useful. Containing upwards of one thousand approved receipts relative to arts and trades.
Classmark: J.8.23.

Record ID 133878

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 331-332

Lucian's  Dialogues

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/20 (Tuesday). Classmark: B5 .23. Original Returned Text: Lucian's Dialogues.


Borrower

John Sherriffs
Gender: Male.
Life dates: c. 1759-1818. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1409885140.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book HoldingLibrary record

Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The Select Dialogues of Lucian. To which is added, a new literal translation in Latin, with notes in English. By the Revd. Edward Murphy, M. A.
Classmark: K.4.10, B.5.23.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Certain

Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The Select Dialogues of Lucian. To which is added, a new literal translation in Latin, with notes in English. By the Revd. Edward Murphy, M. A.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 18


Book Work

Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Lucian of Samosata

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/20 (Tuesday).

Borrower: John Sherriffs

Author: Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185), Genre: Belles Lettres

Works of Lucian of Samosata

Record ID 134556

Library: St Andrews University Library. Register: Library Receipt Book 1772-1776. (UYLY207-2) (1772-1776, Type: Student). Page: 347-348

 Richardsons  Analysis

Borrowed: 1776/2/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1776/2/8 (Thursday). Classmark: J 8 .4.. Original Returned Text: Richardsons Analyses.


Borrower

James Patrick Bannerman
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1756-1807. St Andrews Biographical Register, 1747-1897: https://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/biographical-register/data/documents/1365308796.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


Book Holding

William Richardson (Male, born 1743, died 1814)
Genre: Belles Lettres
A philosophical analysis and illustration of some of Shakespeare’s remarkable characters. By Wm. Richardson, ...
Classmark: J.8.4, L.10.19.

Book Edition

Confidence level: Speculative

William Richardson (Male, born 1743, died 1814)
Genre: Belles Lettres
A philosophical analysis and illustration of some of Shakespeare’s remarkable characters. By Wm. Richardson, ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3


Book Work

William Richardson (Male, born 1743, died 1814)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Philosophical Analysis and Illustration of some of Shakespeare’s Remarkable Characters