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Record ID 293626
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 51
Encyclopedie tom 3 fol
Borrowed: 1775/3/3 (Friday). Returned: 1775/3/12 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pounds sterl.
Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1741-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Lord President. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Jean le Rond d' Alembert (Male, born 1717, died 1783), Denis Diderot (Male, born 1713, died 1784)
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopédie; ou, Dictionnaire raisonnée des sciences, des arts, et des métiers, etc. Recueil de planches, sur les sciences, les arts libéraux, et les arts méchaniques, avec leur explication.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.190.e (Wanting vol. 1).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Jean le Rond d' Alembert (Male, born 1717, died 1783), Denis Diderot (Male, born 1713, died 1784)
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une société de gens de lettres.
Language: French . Published: Neuchâtel. Date of publication: 1751-1780. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 13 borrowing records
Jean le Rond d' Alembert (Male, born 1717, died 1783), Denis Diderot (Male, born 1713, died 1784)
Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers
Borrowed: 1775/3/3 (Friday). Returned: 1775/3/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Jean le Rond d' Alembert (Male, born 1717, died 1783), Denis Diderot (Male, born 1713, died 1784), Genre: Reference Works
Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 293641
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 51
Modern reports vol. 3. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/3/3 (Friday). Returned: 1775/3/12 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Genre: Law
Modern reports: or, Select cases adjudged in the Courts of King’s Bench, Chancery, Common-Pleas and Exchequer.
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.163.4].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Law
Modern reports: or, select cases adjudged in the courts of King’s Bench, Chancery, Common Pleas and Exchequer, since the Restoration of ... Charles II to the fourth of Queen Anne.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 4to.
Editors: Pickering, Danby, fl. 1737-1769.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T96785
Genre: Law
Modern Reports, or, Select Cases Adjudged in the Courts of King’s-Bench, Chancery, Common-Pleas, and Exchequer
Borrowed: 1775/3/3 (Friday). Returned: 1775/3/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 294634
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 54
Modern Universal Hist. vol. 11, 12 & 13. in 8.
Borrowed: 1775/3/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/4/9 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr John Ramsay John Ramsay Balfour of Balbirnie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1761. Life dates: 1734-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: History
Modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.96.d.6-E.96.f.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12, Volume 13
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1775/3/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/4/9 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Ramsay John Ramsay Balfour of Balbirnie
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12, Volume 13
Record ID 294646
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 56
Dante Alighieri Opera tom 1.2.4.5. 8vo[note in margin] 2d vol. of Aligheiri not returned W. G.
Borrowed: 1775/3/10 (Friday). Returned: 1775/4/10 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl.
Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Dante Alighieri (Male, born 1265, died 1321)
Genre: Poetry
Opere [Dante]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ae].6/1.1-4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Dante Alighieri (Male, born 1265, died 1321)
Genre: Poetry
Works [Dante].
Language: Italian . Published: Venice. Date of publication: 1739-1741. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 17 times in 6 borrowing records
Dante Alighieri (Male, born 1265, died 1321)
Genre: Poetry
Works of Dante
Borrowed: 1775/3/10 (Friday). Returned: 1775/4/10 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Author: Dante Alighieri (Male, born 1265, died 1321), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 294682
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 57
Labat Memoirs d'Arvieux 6 tom. 8.vo
Borrowed: 1775/3/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/4/11 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Jean Baptiste Labat (Male, born 1663, died 1738)
Genre: Travel
Memoires du Chevalier d'Arvieux.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.149.f.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Jean Baptiste Labat (Male, born 1663, died 1738)
Genre: Travel
Mémoires du Chevalier d'Arvieux, contenant ses voyages à Constantinople, dans l'Asie, la Syrie, la Palestine, l'Egypte & la Barbarie ... recueillis de ses mémoires originaux, & mis en ordre, avec des réflexions.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 2 borrowing records
Jean Baptiste Labat (Male, born 1663, died 1738)
Genre: Travel
Mémoires du Chevalier d'Arvieux, contenant ses Voyages
Borrowed: 1775/3/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/4/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Jean Baptiste Labat (Male, born 1663, died 1738), Genre: Travel
Mémoires du Chevalier d'Arvieux, contenant ses Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 294703
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 57
Lord Lyteltons persian letters 2 vol. 12.
Borrowed: 1775/3/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/4/11 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan [Lyttelton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: NF.613.g.6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T65251
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan
Borrowed: 1775/3/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/4/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 294673
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 57
Metrie Oeuveres philosophiques 4to
Borrowed: 1775/3/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/4/11 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterl.
Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1756. Life dates: 1734-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord President.
Julien Offray de La Mettrie (Male, born 1709, died 1751)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
OEuvres philosophiques [La Mettrie]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Vir].6/2.20.
Confidence level: Certain
Julien Offray de La Mettrie (Male, born 1709, died 1751)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
OEuvres philosophiques [La Mettrie]
Language: French . Published: Berlin. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T100405
Julien Offray de La Mettrie (Male, born 1709, died 1751)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
OEuvres Philosophiques [Julien Offray de La Mettrie]
Borrowed: 1775/3/11 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/4/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn
Author: Julien Offray de La Mettrie (Male, born 1709, died 1751), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 294754
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 60
Thuani hist. vol. 4 5th in fol.
Borrowed: 1775/3/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/4/21 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pounds [sic] sterl..
Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1712-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Jacques-Auguste de Thou (Male, born 1553, died 1617)
Genre: Lives
Jac. Augusti Thuani Historiarum sui temporis.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.101.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques-Auguste de Thou (Male, born 1553, died 1617)
Genre: Lives
Jac. Augusti Thuani Historiarum sui temporis.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: folio. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T98490
Jacques-Auguste de Thou (Male, born 1553, died 1617)
Genre: Lives
Historiarum Sui Temporis [Jacques-Auguste de Thou]
Borrowed: 1775/3/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/4/21 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Jacques-Auguste de Thou (Male, born 1553, died 1617), Genre: Lives
Historiarum Sui Temporis [Jacques-Auguste de Thou]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 294778
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 61
Forduni Scoti Chronicon, 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/4/22 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl..
Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Fordun (Male, died 1384)
Genre: History
Joannis de Fordun Scotichronicon
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.107.a .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Fordun (Male, died 1384)
Genre: History
Joannis de Fordun Scotichronicon, cum supplementis et continuatione Walteri Boweri, Insulae Sancti Columbae Abbatis: E Codicibus Mss, editum, cum notis et variantibus lectionibus. Præfixa est ad historiam Scotorum introductio brevis, curâ Walteri Goodall.
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1759. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 35 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T96013
John Fordun (Male, died 1384)
Genre: History
Scotichronicon [John Fordun]
Borrowed: 1775/3/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/4/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Author: John Fordun (Male, died 1384), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 294805
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 62
Rollin histoire Ancienne tom. 2.3.4.5.6.7.8, 9 & 10. in 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/4/23 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pound sterl.
Mr John Swinton of Swinton; junior
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1744. Life dates: d. 1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Histoire ancienne des Egyptiens, des Carthaginois, des Assyriens, des Babyloniens, des Medes et des Perses, des Macedoniens, des Grecs [Rollin]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.90.f.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Histoire ancienne des Égyptiens, des Carthaginois, des Assyriens, des Babyloniens, des Mèdes et des Perses, des Macédoniens, des Grecs.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1733-1736. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 19 times in 3 borrowing records
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1775/3/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/4/23 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Swinton of Swinton; junior
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 294856
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 64
Rymers Foedera Vol. 2. & 3 fol
Borrowed: 1775/4/3 (Monday). Returned: 1775/5/1 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Three pound Sterl.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Alexander Grant
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks.
Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713)
Genre: History
Foedera [Rymer]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: AB.10.210.18-37.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713)
Genre: History
Foedera, conventiones, literæ, et cujuscunque generis acta publica, inter reges Angliæ, et alios quosuis imperatores, reges, ... ab anno 11O1, ad nostra usque tempora, habita aut tractata; ... In lucem missa de mandato Reginæ.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1704-1735. Format: folio. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T148099
Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713)
Genre: History
Foedera, Conventiones, Literae, et Cujuscunque Generis Acta Publica, inter Reges Angliae, et Alios Quosuis Imperatores, Reges
Borrowed: 1775/4/3 (Monday). Returned: 1775/5/1 (Monday).
Borrowers: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen, Alexander Grant
Author: Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 294904
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 65
Hearnes Textus Rossensis 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/4/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/4 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Alexander Grant
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks.
John Rous (Male, born c.1411, died 1491)
Genre: History
Textus Rossensis (original title)
Joannis Rossi antiquarii warwicensis Historia regum Angliae. E codice MS. in Bibliotheca Bodlejana descripsit, notisque & indice adornavit Tho. Hearnius, ... Accedit Joannis Lelandi antiquarii Naenia in mortem Henrici Duddelegi Equitis. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.7.e.14.
Confidence level: Certain
John Rous (Male, born c.1411, died 1491)
Genre: History
Joannis Rossi antiquarii Warwicensis Historia regum Angliæ. E codice MS. in Bibliotheca Bodlejana descripsit, notisque & indice adornavit Tho. Hearnius, A.M. Oxoniensis.
Language: Latin . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1745. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Hearne, Thomas
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T139044
John Rous (Male, born c.1411, died 1491)
Genre: History
Historia Regum Angliae [John Rous]
Borrowed: 1775/4/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/4 (Thursday).
Borrowers: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen, Alexander Grant
Author: John Rous (Male, born c.1411, died 1491), Genre: History
Record ID 294925
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 65
Montpensier memoires 7 tom in 12
Borrowed: 1775/4/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/4 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Anne-Marie-Louise d’ Orléans Duchesse de Montpensier (Female, born 1627, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires de mademoiselle de Montpensier.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: D.27.e.23-29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Anne-Marie-Louise d’ Orléans Duchesse de Montpensier (Female, born 1627, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires de mademoiselle de Montpensier.
Language: French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1746. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T89123
Anne-Marie-Louise d’ Orléans Duchesse de Montpensier (Female, born 1627, died 1693)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires de Mademoiselle de Montpensier
Borrowed: 1775/4/4 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/4 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Anne-Marie-Louise d’ Orléans Duchesse de Montpensier (Female, born 1627, died 1693), Genre: Lives
Mémoires de Mademoiselle de Montpensier
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 294958
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 67
Essays Physical and literary vol. 2. in 8
Borrowed: 1775/4/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/5/13 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six Shillings sterl.
Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1741-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Lord President. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary: read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: M.14/1.a.[alpha].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary. Read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754-1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 204 times in 116 borrowing records
ESTC: T136789
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Borrowed: 1775/4/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/5/13 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 294955
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 67
Dos Persian Letters 2 vols 12
Borrowed: 1775/4/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/12 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr George Clerk
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his friend at Ispahan [Lyttelton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: NF.613.g.6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T65251
George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan
Borrowed: 1775/4/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/5/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr George Clerk
Author: George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton (Male, born 1709, died 1773), Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters from a Persian in England, to his Friend at Ispahan
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 294961
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 68
Maclaurins account of Newtons Philosophy 4to
Borrowed: 1775/4/17 (Monday). Returned: 1775/5/17 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterl.
Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1774. Life dates: 1752-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An account of Sir Isaac Newton's philosophical discoveries, in four books. By Colin Maclaurin.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cp.3.16..
Confidence level: Certain
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in Four Books. By Colin MacLaurin, A.M. Late Fellow of the Royal Society, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Philosophical Society there. Published from the Author's Manuscript Papers, by Patrick Murdoch, M.A. and F.R.S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 67
ESTC: T81914
Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries
Borrowed: 1775/4/17 (Monday). Returned: 1775/5/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Author: Colin MacLaurin (Male, born 1698, died 1746), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 294964
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 68
Hookes Roman history vol. 3. 4to
Borrowed: 1775/4/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/18 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterl.
Mr John Mackenzie of Dolphinton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1748-1788.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Law > Advocate.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol.I. [Hooke]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.64.C.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 241 times in 184 borrowing records
ESTC: T71736
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1775/4/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr John Mackenzie of Dolphinton
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 294970
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 69
Maitlands history of Edinburgh fol
Borrowed: 1775/4/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/18 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Alexander Grant
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks.
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh: from its foundation to the present time [Maitland]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.289.c.
Confidence level: Certain
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh, from its foundation to the present time : containing a faithful relation of the publick transactions of the citizens; accounts of the several parishes; its governments, civil, ecclesiastical, and military; incorporations of trades and manufactures; courts of justice; state of learning; charitable foundations, &c. : with the several accounts of the parishes of the Canongate, St. Cuthbert, and other districts within the suburbs of Edinburgh : together with the antient and present state of the town of Leith, and a perambulation of divers miles round the city : with an alphabetical index : in nine books.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T100092
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1775/4/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/5/18 (Thursday).
Borrowers: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen, Alexander Grant
Author: William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757), Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Record ID 294979
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 70
Essays physical & litterary vol. 2. in 8
Borrowed: 1775/4/21 (Friday). Returned: 1775/5/21 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Ten Shillings Sterl.
Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1743-1827.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary: read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: M.14/1.a.[alpha].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary. Read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754-1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 204 times in 116 borrowing records
ESTC: T136789
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Borrowed: 1775/4/21 (Friday). Returned: 1775/5/21 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Author: Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 294976
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 70
Hartes Life of Gustavus Adolphus in 4
Borrowed: 1775/4/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/5/20 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterl.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774)
Genre: Lives
History of the life of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden [Harte]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.88.a.6 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774)
Genre: Lives
The history of the life of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, sirnamed, the Great.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 42 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T139678
Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden
Borrowed: 1775/4/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/5/20 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Walter Harte (Male, born 1709, died 1774), Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 295009
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 73
Saxe Memoirs de la Guerre in 8
Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/3 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Ten shillings sterl.
Mr George Clerk
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Comte de Maurice Saxe (Male, born 1696, died 1750)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Les reveries ou memoires sur l'art de la guerre [Saxe]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Xi].2/1.7 .
Confidence level: Certain
Comte de Maurice Saxe (Male, born 1696, died 1750)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Les rêveries ou mémoires sur l'art de la guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe ... Dediés ... par Mr. de Bonneville.
Language: French . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1756-1758. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 8
Comte de Maurice Saxe (Male, born 1696, died 1750)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Rêveries ou Mémoires sur l'Art de la Guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe
Borrowed: 1775/5/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/6/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Clerk
Author: Comte de Maurice Saxe (Male, born 1696, died 1750), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Rêveries ou Mémoires sur l'Art de la Guerre de Maurice Comte de Saxe
Record ID 295015
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 74
Boyles Works Vol. 1. fol
Borrowed: 1775/5/8 (Monday). Returned: 1775/6/8 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterling.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cy.4.13-17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The Works of the Honourable Robert Boyle. In Five Volumes. To which is prefixed The Life of the Author.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T4460
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Works of Robert Boyle
Borrowed: 1775/5/8 (Monday). Returned: 1775/6/8 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 295336
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 75
Feyjoo theatro Universal 6 tom 4to
Borrowed: 1775/5/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/1/11 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1712-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo y Montenegro (Male, born 1676, died 1764)
Genre: History, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Theatro critico universal [Feyjoo]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ag].4/16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo y Montenegro (Male, born 1676, died 1764)
Genre: History, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Theatro critico universal, o discursos varios en todo genero de materias, para desengaño de errores comunes.
Language: Spanish . Published: Madrid. Date of publication: 1749-1753. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 2 borrowing records
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo y Montenegro (Male, born 1676, died 1764)
Genre: History, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Theatro Critico Universal
Borrowed: 1775/5/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/1/11 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Benito Jerónimo Feijoo y Montenegro (Male, born 1676, died 1764), Genre: History, Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 295381
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 76
D'Avaux Negociat. 4 vols 12o
Borrowed: 1775/5/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/16 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1712-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Jean-Antoine de Mesmes Comte d’Avaux (Male, born 1640, died 1709)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The negotiations of Count d'Avaux.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: D.8.d.2-5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Antoine de Mesmes Comte d’Avaux (Male, born 1640, died 1709)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The negotiations of Count d’Avaux, ambassador from his Most Christian Majesty to the States General of the United Provinces.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754-1755. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T123571
Jean-Antoine de Mesmes Comte d’Avaux (Male, born 1640, died 1709)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Negotiations of Count d’Avaux, Ambassador from his Most Christian Majesty to the States General of the United Provinces
Borrowed: 1775/5/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/16 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Jean-Antoine de Mesmes Comte d’Avaux (Male, born 1640, died 1709), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 295384
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 77
Bolllingbrokes Works Vol. 3. & 5 4to
Borrowed: 1775/5/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/16 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterl.
Mr David Ross of Ankerville
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1727-1836.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff. Law > Clerk of Session.
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [An].1/1.17-19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 34 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: T179700
Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Henry St John, Viscount Bolingbroke
Borrowed: 1775/5/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/16 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr David Ross of Ankerville
Author: Henry St John Viscount Bolingbroke (Male, born 1678, died 1751), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Henry St John, Viscount Bolingbroke
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 5
Record ID 295393
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 78
Hale's pleas of the Crown 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/5/19 (Friday). Returned: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl.
Mr Neil Ferguson of Woodhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1748-1803.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historia placitorum coronae. The history of the pleas of the Crown [Hale]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.143.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historia placitorum coronæ. The history of the pleas of the Crown, by Sir Matthew Hale ... Now first published from his Lordship’s original manuscript, and the several references to the records examined by the originals, with large notes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: folio.
Editors: Emlyn, Sollom.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T187517
Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historia placitorum coronae. The History of the Pleas of the Crown
Borrowed: 1775/5/19 (Friday). Returned: 1775/6/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Neil Ferguson of Woodhill
Author: Sir Matthew Hale (Male, born 1609, died 1676), Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historia placitorum coronae. The History of the Pleas of the Crown
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 295816
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 80
Beaumont & Fletchers plays 10 vol. excepting Vol. 3.d in 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/5/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterl.
Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1744-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Francis Beaumont (Male, born 1584, died 1616), John Fletcher (Male, born 1579, died 1625)
Genre: Drama
Works of Mr. Francis Beaumont, and Mr. John Fletcher
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Al].5/1.1-10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Beaumont (Male, born 1584, died 1616), John Fletcher (Male, born 1579, died 1625)
Genre: Drama
The works of Mr. Francis Beaumont, and Mr. John Fletcher. In ten volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 103 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T139208
Francis Beaumont (Male, born 1584, died 1616), John Fletcher (Male, born 1579, died 1625)
Genre: Drama
Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
Borrowed: 1775/5/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/23 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: Francis Beaumont (Male, born 1584, died 1616), John Fletcher (Male, born 1579, died 1625), Genre: Drama
Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 295822
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 81
Boyle's Works vol. 3.d in fol.
Borrowed: 1775/5/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/30 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pounds [sic] sterl..
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cy.4.13-17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The Works of the Honourable Robert Boyle. In Five Volumes. To which is prefixed The Life of the Author.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T4460
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Works of Robert Boyle
Borrowed: 1775/5/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/30 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 295834
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 82
Popes Works, prose 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/6/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/6 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl.
Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1745-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Mr. Alexander Pope, in prose.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.2.2-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Lives
Letters of Mr. Alexander Pope, and several of his friends.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T5514
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Lives
Letters of Alexander Pope
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Mr. Alexander Pope, In prose.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1741. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T5467
Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Prose Works of Alexander Pope
Borrowed: 1775/6/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/6 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Author: Alexander Pope (Male, born 1688-5-21, died 1744-5-30), Genre: Lives, Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters of Alexander Pope, Prose Works of Alexander Pope
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 295828
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 82
Bosuet histoire universel 12
Borrowed: 1775/5/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/30 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shillings sterl.
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704)
Genre: History
Discours sur l'histoire universelle [Bossuet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.92.g.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704)
Genre: History
Discours sur l'histoire universelle... par messire Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 2 borrowing records
Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704)
Genre: History
Discours sur l'Histoire Universelle
Borrowed: 1775/5/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/6/30 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Author: Jacques Bénigne Bossuet Bishop of Meaux (Male, born 1627, died 1704), Genre: History
Discours sur l'Histoire Universelle
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 295849
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 84
Scots Compendium, or rudiments of honour 12o
Borrowed: 1775/6/12 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/12 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shillings Sterl.
Mr William Nairne of Dunsinnan
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1755. Life dates: d. 1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Francis Nichols (Male)
Genre: History
The Scots compendium, or rudiments of honour, containing the succession of Scots kings [Nichols]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.233.i.
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Nichols (Male)
Genre: History
The Scots compendium, or rudiments of honour, containing the succession of Scots kings, ... Also the nobility of Scotland, ... Likewise their coats of arms, ... To which is added, a list of the Scots baronets, and ... peers .. .
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T78300
Francis Nichols (Male)
Genre: History
Scots Compendium, or Rudiments of Honour
Borrowed: 1775/6/12 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Nairne of Dunsinnan
Author: Francis Nichols (Male), Genre: History
Record ID 295858
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 85
Selecta poemata Italorum a Pope 2 vol. 8.vo
Borrowed: 1775/6/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/13 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Genre: Poetry
Selecta poemata Italorum qui Latine scripserunt [Pope]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Rob.II.4.72-73.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Poetry
Selecta poemata Italorum qui Latine scripserunt.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Pope, Alexander.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T124846
Genre: Poetry
Selecta Poemata Italorum qui Latine Scripserunt
Borrowed: 1775/6/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Genre: Poetry
Selecta Poemata Italorum qui Latine Scripserunt
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 295852
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 85
Ciceronis Opera Ed. Glasg. tom. 16.17.18.19.20. in 12
Borrowed: 1775/6/12 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/12 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl.
Mr Alexander Abercrombie Lord Abercrombie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1766. Life dates: 1745-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Sheriff Depute of Stirling 1775; Advocate-Depute 1780; Lord Abercrombie 7 June 1792
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera quae supersunt omnia [Glasgow/Foulis]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.68.e.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16, Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19, Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera quae supersunt omnia. Ad fidem optimarum editionum diligenter expressa.
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1748-1749. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T138108
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1775/6/12 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/12 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Abercrombie Lord Abercrombie
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 16, Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19, Volume 20
Record ID 295867
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 87
Modern Universal hist. tom. 38, 39, 40, & 41.
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/7/14 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound sterl..
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Genre: History
Modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.96.d.6-E.96.f.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 38, Volume 39, Volume 40, Volume 41
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/7/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 38, Volume 39, Volume 40, Volume 41
Record ID 295873
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 87
Collins proceedings &c. in fol.
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/7/14 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound.
Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove
Gender: Male. Address: Old Assembly Close; St John Street, Canongate, Edinburgh.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1729-1804.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Arthur Collins (Male, born c.1682, died 1760)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Proceedings, precedents, and arguments, on claims and controversies, concerning baronies by writ, and other honours [Collins]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.35.a.1.
Confidence level: Certain
Arthur Collins (Male, born c.1682, died 1760)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Proceedings, precedents, and arguments, on claims and controversies, concerning baronies by writ, and other honours.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T139237
Arthur Collins (Male, born c.1682, died 1760)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Proceedings, Precedents, and Arguments, on Claims and Controversies, concerning Baronies by Writ, and other Honours
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/7/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove
Author: Arthur Collins (Male, born c.1682, died 1760), Genre: History, Genre: Law
Record ID 295870
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 87
Harlaei Miscellanies vol. 3.d 4.
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/7/14 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Harleian miscellany: or, a collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print, found in the late Earl of Oxford's library.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.39.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Harleian miscellany: or, A collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print, found in the late Earl of Oxford’s library. Interspersed with historical, political, and critical notes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: 4to. Pagination: 8 vols.
Editors: Oldys, William, 1696-1761; introduction by Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T36012
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Harleian Miscellany: or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts
Borrowed: 1775/6/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/7/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Harleian Miscellany: or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 295879
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 88
Histoire generale des Voyages vol. 3 & 4. in 4
Borrowed: 1775/6/16 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/16 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound Sterl..
Mr Cosmo Gordon of Cluny
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: d. 1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Baron of the Exchequer. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Travel
Histoire generale des voyages.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.127.e.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Travel
Histoire générale des voyages ou Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre, qui ont été publiées jusqu'à présent dans les différentes langues de toutes les nations connues.
Language: French . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 4to. Pagination: 25 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 4 borrowing records
Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763)
Genre: Travel
Histoire Générale des Voyages
Borrowed: 1775/6/16 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/16 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Cosmo Gordon of Cluny
Author: Abbé Prévost (Male, born 1697, died 1763), Genre: Travel
Histoire Générale des Voyages
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 295915
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 90
Burigny histoire des revolutions de Constantinople 3 tom 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/19 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Twelve shillgs Sterl.
Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1727-1780.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Military > Officer.
Jean Lévesque Burigny (Male, born 1692, died 1785)
Genre: History
Histoire des revolutions de l'empire de Constantinople, depuis la fondation de cette ville, jusqu'a l'année 1453 [Levesque de Burigny]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.66.h.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Jean Lévesque Burigny (Male, born 1692, died 1785)
Genre: History
Histoire des Révolutions de l'Empire de Constantinople depuis la fondation de cette ville, jusqu'à l'an 1453, etc.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
Jean Lévesque Burigny (Male, born 1692, died 1785)
Genre: History
Histoire des Révolutions de l'Empire de Constantinople Depuis la fondation de Cette Ville, jusqu'à l'An 1453
Borrowed: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/19 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Jean Lévesque Burigny (Male, born 1692, died 1785), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 295918
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 90
Viner's abridgement vol. 3 & 4 in fol
Borrowed: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Returned: 1775/6/22 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pounds sterl..
Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1744-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756)
Genre: Law
General abridgment of law and equity alphabetically digested under proper titles with references to the whole [Viner]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.145.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756)
Genre: Law
A general abridgment of law and equity alphabetically digested under proper titles with notes and references to the whole.
Language: English . Published: Aldershot. Date of publication: 1742-1753. Format: folio. Pagination: 22 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T137938
Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756)
Genre: Law
General Abridgment of Law and Equity
Borrowed: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Returned: 1775/6/22 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756), Genre: Law
General Abridgment of Law and Equity
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 295921
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 90
Bacon's ditto tom 1. in fol.
Borrowed: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Returned: 1775/6/22 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1744-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
New abridgment of the law [Bacon]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.143.4].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
A new abridgment of the law. By a gentleman of the Middle Temple.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736-1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T145688
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
New Abridgment of the Law
Borrowed: 1775/6/19 (Monday). Returned: 1775/6/22 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: Matthew Bacon (Male), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 295939
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 91
Salmkns modern history vol. 2. 4to
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr John Dickson of Kilbucho
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1774. Life dates: 1752-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations [Salmon]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.96.b.15-16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, Buildings, Manners, Laws and Customs, Religion and Policy, Arts and Sciences, Trades, Manufactures and Husbandry, Plants, animals and minerals. Being The most complete and correct System of Geography and Modern History extant in any Language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: N5082
Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr John Dickson of Kilbucho
Author: Herman Moll (Male, died 1732), Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Travel
Modern History: or, The Present State of All Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 295948
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 92
Shaws Travels fol.
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two poundsd Sterl.
Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1743-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant [Shaw]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.181.a(1).
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or observations relating to several parts of Barbary and the Levant.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1738. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 26
ESTC: T114690
Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751)
Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Author: Thomas Shaw (Male, born 1694, died 1751), Genre: Travel
Travels, or Observations Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant
Record ID 295945
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 92
Chardin Voyages en Perse 4 Vol. 4to
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: four Pounds Sterl.
Mr Alexander Law of Elvingston
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1783.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713)
Genre: Travel
Voyages du chevalier Chardin, en Perse, et autres lieux de l'Orient.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.174.b.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713)
Genre: Travel
Voyages ... en Perse, et autres lieux de l'Orient.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 28 borrowing records
Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713)
Genre: Travel
Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Law of Elvingston
Author: Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713), Genre: Travel
Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 295951
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 92
Chisuls Traves fol
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1743-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Edmund Chishull (Male, born 1671, died 1733)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Turkey and back to England [Chishull]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.158.f.23.
Confidence level: Certain
Edmund Chishull (Male, born 1671, died 1733)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Turkey and back to England.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T150185
Edmund Chishull (Male, born 1671, died 1733)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Turkey and Back to England
Borrowed: 1775/6/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Author: Edmund Chishull (Male, born 1671, died 1733), Genre: Travel
Record ID 295963
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 94
Middletons life of Cicero 3 vol. 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/23 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero [Middleton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.152.f.25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
The history of the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T125475
Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750)
Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Borrowed: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/23 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Conyers Middleton (Male, born 1683, died 1750), Genre: Lives
History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 295960
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 94
Cantemirs history of the Othoman Empire, fol
Borrowed: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/23 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterl.
Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1727-1780.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Military > Officer.
Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723)
Genre: History
The history of the growth and decay of the Othman empire [Cantemir]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.150.a.2 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723)
Genre: History
The history of the Growth and Decay of the Othman Empire. Containing the Growth of the Othman Empire, from the Reign of Othman the Founder, to the Reign of Mahomet IV. That is From the Year 1300, to the Siege of Vienna, in 1683. Written Originally in Latin, by Demetrius Cantemir, late Prince of Moldavia. Translated into English, from the Author's own Manuscript, by N. Tindal, M. A. Vicar of Great Waltham in Essex. Adorn'd with the Heads of the Turkish Emperors, Ingraven from Copies taken from Originals in the Grand Seignor's Palace, by the late Sultan's Painter.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Nicolas Tindal (1687 – 27 June 1774)
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T136520
Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723)
Genre: History
History of the Growth and Decay of the Othman Empire
Borrowed: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/23 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Dimitrie Cantemir Voivode of Moldavia (Male, born 1673, died 1723), Genre: History
History of the Growth and Decay of the Othman Empire
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 295969
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 95
Elaboratory laid open in 8
Borrowed: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/23 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr John Dickson of Kilbucho
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1774. Life dates: 1752-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elaboratory laid open, or, the secrets of modern chemistry and pharmacy revealed [Dossie]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: M.30.e.[alpha].
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
The elaboratory laid open, or, the secrets of modern chemistry and pharmacy revealed: Containing many Particulars extremely necessary to be known to all Practitioners in Medicine.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: T142341
Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777)
Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elaboratory Laid Open, or, the Secrets of Modern Chemistry and Pharmacy Revealed
Borrowed: 1775/6/23 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/23 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Dickson of Kilbucho
Author: Robert Dossie (Male, died 1777), Genre: Medicine, Genre: Natural Philosophy
Elaboratory Laid Open, or, the Secrets of Modern Chemistry and Pharmacy Revealed
Record ID 295975
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 96
Buffon histoire naturelle tom. I. in 4
Borrowed: 1775/6/26 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/26 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one guinea.
Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1743-1827.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Histoire naturelle, générale et particuliére, avec la description du Cabinet du roi [Buffon]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Am.6.1-36.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. [By Buffon, L. J. M. D'Aubenton, P. Guéneau de Montbeillard, G. L. C. A. Bexon, and the Count de Lacépède.]
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1749-1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 243 times in 129 borrowing records
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1775/6/26 (Monday). Returned: 1775/7/26 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 296170
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 98
Quinctiliani institut Orator. a Car. Rollin in 8
Borrowed: 1775/6/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/7/29 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six shill. sterl..
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1773. Life dates: 1748-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabii Quintiliani Institutionum oratoriarum libri duodecim. Ad usum scholarum accommodati, ... a Carolo Rollin.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.73.e.
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabii Quintiliani Institutionum oratoriarum libri duodecim. Ad usum scholarum accommodati, ... a Carolo Rollin.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Rollin, Charles
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T115452
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Borrowed: 1775/6/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/7/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Stewart
Author: Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Record ID 296173
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 98
Swifts Works Vol. 4.5.6 in 4
Borrowed: 1775/6/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/7/29 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1773. Life dates: 1748-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author's life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.7.5-10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author’s life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Editors: Hawkesworth, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T52755
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1775/6/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/7/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Stewart
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 296179
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 99
Plates for Millars Gardiners Dictionary 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/6/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/7/29 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Ten pounds Sterl.
Mr Harry Erskine
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The gardeners dictionary [Miller]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ao.4.5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The Gardeners Dictionary: Containing the Methods of Cultivating and Improving The Kitchen, Fruit and Flower Garden, As Also, The Physick Garden, Wilderness, Conservatory, and Vineyard; According to the Practice of the Most Experienc’d Gardeners of the Present Age. Interspers’d with The History of the Plants, the Characters of each Genus, and the Names of all the particular Species, in Latin and English; and an Explanation of all the Terms used in Botany and Gardening. Together with Accounts of the Nature and Use of Barometers, Thermometers, and Hygrometers, proper for Gardeners; And of the Origin, Causes, and Nature of Meteors, and the particular Influences of Air, Earth, Fire and Water upon Vegetation, according to the best Natural Philosophers. Adorn’d with copper plates. By Philip Miller, Gardener to the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries, at their Botanick Garden at Chelsea, and F. R. S.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: N18273
Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Gardeners Dictionary
Borrowed: 1775/6/29 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/7/29 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Harry Erskine
Author: Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296191
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 100
Wilkies Epigoniad 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/6/30 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five Shillings sterl.
Mr John Whiteford Whitefoord
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1756. Life dates: 1734-1803.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Military > Army. Military > Officer.
William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772)
Genre: Poetry
The epigoniad. A poem. In nine books [Wilkie]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ai].5/2.52.
Confidence level: Certain
William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772)
Genre: Poetry
The epigoniad. A poem. In nine books.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 22
ESTC: T140517
William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772)
Genre: Poetry
Epigoniad
Borrowed: 1775/6/30 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/20 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr John Whiteford Whitefoord
Author: William Wilkie (Male, born 1721, died 1772), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 296200
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 101
Nordens Travels 2 vol. fol
Borrowed: 1775/7/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/8/1 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pounds Sterl.
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Frederik Ludvig Norden (Male, born 1708, died 1742)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Egypt and Nubia. By Frederick Lewis Norden, F.R.S.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ae.1.11-12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Frederik Ludvig Norden (Male, born 1708, died 1742)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Egypt and Nubia. By Frederick Lewis Norden, F.R.S. ... Translated from the original published by command of his Majesty the King of Denmark.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Templeman, Peter
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T12230
Frederik Ludvig Norden (Male, born 1708, died 1742)
Genre: Travel
Travels in Egypt and Nubia
Borrowed: 1775/7/1 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/8/1 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: Frederik Ludvig Norden (Male, born 1708, died 1742), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296197
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 101
Pere Williams Reports Vol 1 fol
Borrowed: 1775/6/30 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/10 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound Sterl.
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
William Peere Williams (Male, born 1664, died 1736)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases argued and determined in the High Court of Chancery [Peere Williams]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.163.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Peere Williams (Male, born 1664, died 1736)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases argued and determined in the High Court of Chancery, and of some special cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench: collected by William Peere Williams.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1746. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T94601
William Peere Williams (Male, born 1664, died 1736)
Genre: Law
Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery ... Collected by William Peere Williams
Borrowed: 1775/6/30 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/10 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: William Peere Williams (Male, born 1664, died 1736), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 296251
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 107
Carews rights of Elections in fol
Borrowed: 1775/7/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/8/11 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl.
Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1774. Life dates: 1752-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Thomas Carew (Male, born 1702, died 1766)
Genre: History
An historical account of the rights of elections of the several counties, cities, and boroughs, of Great Britain [Carew]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.308.a..
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Carew (Male, born 1702, died 1766)
Genre: History
An historical account of the rights of elections of the several counties, cities, and boroughs, of Great Britain: collected from public records, and the Journals of Parliament, to the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T144424
Thomas Carew (Male, born 1702, died 1766)
Genre: History
Historical Account of the Rights of Elections of the several Counties, Cities, and Boroughs, of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1775/7/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/8/11 (Friday).
Borrower: Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Author: Thomas Carew (Male, born 1702, died 1766), Genre: History
Record ID 296254
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 108
Harleian Miscellany vol. 4.th in 4.
Borrowed: 1775/7/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/8/11 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound Sterl..
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Harleian miscellany: or, a collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print, found in the late Earl of Oxford's library.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.39.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The Harleian miscellany: or, A collection of scarce, curious, and entertaining pamphlets and tracts, as well in manuscript as in print, found in the late Earl of Oxford’s library. Interspersed with historical, political, and critical notes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: 4to. Pagination: 8 vols.
Editors: Oldys, William, 1696-1761; introduction by Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 40 borrowing records
ESTC: T36012
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Harleian Miscellany: or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts
Borrowed: 1775/7/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/8/11 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Harleian Miscellany: or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 296260
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 109
Newtons Observations on Daniel 4to
Borrowed: 1775/7/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/12 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Theology
Observations upon the prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John [Newton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: W.6.6..
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Theology
Observations upon the prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John : In two parts / by Sir Isaac Newton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T41883
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: Theology
Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St John
Borrowed: 1775/7/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: Theology
Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St John
Record ID 296314
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 114
Viners Abridgement Vol. 15
Borrowed: 1775/7/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/30 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove
Gender: Male. Address: Old Assembly Close; St John Street, Canongate, Edinburgh.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1729-1804.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756)
Genre: Law
General abridgment of law and equity alphabetically digested under proper titles with references to the whole [Viner]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.145.1.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 15
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756)
Genre: Law
A general abridgment of law and equity alphabetically digested under proper titles with notes and references to the whole.
Language: English . Published: Aldershot. Date of publication: 1742-1753. Format: folio. Pagination: 22 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 59 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T137938
Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756)
Genre: Law
General Abridgment of Law and Equity
Borrowed: 1775/7/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/30 (Sunday).
Borrowers: Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove, Mr William Stewart
Author: Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756), Genre: Law
General Abridgment of Law and Equity
Volumes borrowed: Volume 15
Record ID 296308
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 114
Bacons Abridgement. Vol. 3.4. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/7/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/30 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove
Gender: Male. Address: Old Assembly Close; St John Street, Canongate, Edinburgh.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1729-1804.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
New abridgment of the law [Bacon]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.143.4].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
A new abridgment of the law. By a gentleman of the Middle Temple.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736-1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T145688
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
New Abridgment of the Law
Borrowed: 1775/7/18 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/7/30 (Sunday).
Borrowers: Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove, Mr William Stewart
Author: Matthew Bacon (Male), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 296335
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 116
Pliny's letters by Melmoth 2 vol. 8
Borrowed: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/8/20 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113)
Genre: Lives
Letters of Pliny the consul: with occasional remarks [Melmoth]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.68.a .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113)
Genre: Lives
The letters of Pliny the consul: with occasional remarks. By William Melmoth, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Melmoth, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T132376
Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113)
Genre: Lives
Epistles of Pliny the Younger
Borrowed: 1775/7/20 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/8/20 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Author: Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296368
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 117
Extons Sea jurisdiction fol.
Borrowed: 1775/7/24 (Monday). Returned: 1775/8/24 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
John Exton (Male, born c.1600, died 1668)
Genre: Law
The maritime dicaeologie; or, Sea-jurisdiction of England [Exton]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.139.2].
Confidence level: Certain
John Exton (Male, born c.1600, died 1668)
Genre: Law
The maritime dicaeologie; or, sea-jurisdiction of England. In three books. The first setting forth the antiquity of the Admiralty in England. The second proving the ports, havens, and creeks of the sea to be within the jurisdiction of the Admiralty. The third shewing that all contracts concerning maritime affairs are within the jurisdiction of the Admiralty, and there cognoscible.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1746. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: N4403
John Exton (Male, born c.1600, died 1668)
Genre: Law
Maritime Dicaeologie; or, Sea-jurisdiction of England
Borrowed: 1775/7/24 (Monday). Returned: 1775/8/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: John Exton (Male, born c.1600, died 1668), Genre: Law
Record ID 296377
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 118
Catrou & Rouille histoire Romaine tom 6. to 12 inclusive in 4
Borrowed: 1775/7/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/26 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: four Pound Sterl.
Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1727-1780.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Military > Officer.
François Catrou (Male, born 1659, died 1737), Pierre Julien Rouillé (Male, born c.1682, died 1740)
Genre: History
Histoire romaine, depuis la fondation de Rome [Catrou/Rouille]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.65.a-b.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
François Catrou (Male, born 1659, died 1737), Pierre Julien Rouillé (Male, born c.1682, died 1740)
Genre: History
Histoire romaine, depuis la fondation de Rome. Avec des notes historiques, géographiques et critiques; des gravures en taille-douce; des cartes géographiques, et plusieurs médailles authentiques
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1725-1737. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 11 borrowing records
François Catrou (Male, born 1659, died 1737), Pierre Julien Rouillé (Male, born c.1682, died 1740)
Genre: History
Roman History [François Catrou & Pierre Julien Rouille]
Borrowed: 1775/7/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: François Catrou (Male, born 1659, died 1737), Pierre Julien Rouillé (Male, born c.1682, died 1740), Genre: History
Roman History [François Catrou & Pierre Julien Rouille]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 296380
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 119
Boyles Works vol. 1. 2. fol
Borrowed: 1775/7/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/26 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl.
Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1741-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Lord President. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cy.4.13-17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
The Works of the Honourable Robert Boyle. In Five Volumes. To which is prefixed The Life of the Author.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T4460
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Works of Robert Boyle
Borrowed: 1775/7/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/8/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296383
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 119
Modern Universal history Vol. 14.15.16 in 8
Borrowed: 1775/7/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/8/27 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterl.
Mr John Ramsay Balfour
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: 1734-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: History
Modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.96.d.6-E.96.f.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14, Volume 15, Volume 16
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1775/7/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/8/27 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Ramsay Balfour
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 14, Volume 15, Volume 16
Record ID 296419
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 121
Melmoths Ciceros letters 3 vol. 8.vo
Borrowed: 1775/7/28 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/28 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), William Melmoth (Male, born c.1710, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to several of his friends: with remarks by William Melmoth, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.68.c..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), William Melmoth (Male, born c.1710, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
The letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to several of his friends: with remarks by William Melmoth, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 62 times in 37 borrowing records
ESTC: T136975
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), William Melmoth (Male, born c.1710, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to Several of his Friends: with Remarks by William Melmoth
Borrowed: 1775/7/28 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), William Melmoth (Male, born c.1710, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to Several of his Friends: with Remarks by William Melmoth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 296434
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 122
Ciceronis op. vol. 8 Glas. edit
Borrowed: 1775/7/28 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/31 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl..
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Mr John Hunter
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Life dates: 1745-1857.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera quae supersunt omnia [Glasgow/Foulis]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.68.e.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera quae supersunt omnia. Ad fidem optimarum editionum diligenter expressa.
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1748-1749. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T138108
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1775/7/28 (Friday). Returned: 1775/7/31 (Monday).
Borrowers: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo, Mr John Hunter
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8
Record ID 296437
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 123
Essays Physical and literary vol. 2. 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/7/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six shill. Sterl.
Mr Alexander Scrimgeour Wedderburn of Birkhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1766. Life dates: 1742-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary: read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: M.14/1.a.[alpha].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary. Read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754-1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 204 times in 116 borrowing records
ESTC: T136789
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Borrowed: 1775/7/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Scrimgeour Wedderburn of Birkhill
Author: Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 296677
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 126
Magens on Insurance 2 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1775/8/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/9/3 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterl.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Nicolaus Magens (Male)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
An essay on insurances, explaining the nature of the various kinds of insurance practised by the different commercial states of Europe [Magens]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ab].1/1.2-3 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nicolaus Magens (Male)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
An essay on insurances, explaining the nature of the various kinds of insurance practised by the different commercial states of Europe, and shewing their consistency or inconsistency with equity and the public good.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T98888
Nicolaus Magens (Male)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Essay on Insurances
Borrowed: 1775/8/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/9/3 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: Nicolaus Magens (Male), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296689
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 126
Law for & against Bankrupts 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/8/4 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/4 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shillings Sterl.
Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1743-1827.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Genre: Law
The law for and against bankrupts: containing all the statutes, cases at large, arguments, resolutions, ... down to the present time.
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.139.6].
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Law
The law for and against bankrupts: containing all the statutes, cases at large, arguments, resolutions, Judgments and Decrees, under the Head of Bankruptcy, down to the present time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T117205
Borrowed: 1775/8/4 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/4 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr George Fergusson Lord Hermand
Genre: Law
Record ID 296698
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 127
Chardin Voyages en Perse tom 3. in 4
Borrowed: 1775/8/4 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/4 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr Henry Home Lord Kames
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1723. Life dates: 1696-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Mr Alexander Kemp
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713)
Genre: Travel
Voyages du chevalier Chardin, en Perse, et autres lieux de l'Orient.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.174.b.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713)
Genre: Travel
Voyages ... en Perse, et autres lieux de l'Orient.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 28 borrowing records
Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713)
Genre: Travel
Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies
Borrowed: 1775/8/4 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/4 (Monday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Author: Sir John Chardin (Male, born 1643, died 1713), Genre: Travel
Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East-Indies
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 296743
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 128
Atterburys sermons 4 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/5 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Francis Atterbury (Male, born 1662, died 1732)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons and discourses on several subjects and occasions. By Francis Atterbury.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: OO.5/2.34-35.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Atterbury (Male, born 1662, died 1732)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons and discourses on several subjects and occasions. By Francis Atterbury, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of Rochester, and Dean of Westminster. Published from the originals by Thomas Moore, D. D. His Lordship’s Chaplain. Vol. III.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 73 times in 60 borrowing records
ESTC: T87652
Francis Atterbury (Male, born 1662, died 1732)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Francis Atterbury]
Borrowed: 1775/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: Francis Atterbury (Male, born 1662, died 1732), Genre: Sermons
Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Francis Atterbury]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 296746
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 128
Montaignes Essays 3 vol. 8.vo
Borrowed: 1775/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/5 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne's essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author's life. ... Translated by Charles Cotton, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ar.1.1-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne’s essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author’s life.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Translators: Cotton, Charles.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T109419
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays of Montaigne
Borrowed: 1775/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 296764
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 129
Butlers Hudibras with Grey's notes 2 vol. 8.
Borrowed: 1775/8/7 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/7 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1773. Life dates: 1748-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars: corrected and amended [Butler/Grey]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ak].7/1.22-23.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars: corrected and amended. With large annotations, and a preface, by Zachary Grey, LL.D. Adorn’d with a new set of cuts.
Language: English . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Grey, Zachary
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T2679
Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680)
Genre: Poetry
Hudibras
Borrowed: 1775/8/7 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Stewart
Author: Samuel Butler (Male, born 1612, died 1680), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296758
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 129
Blainvilles Travels 3 vol in 4
Borrowed: 1775/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/5 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Three pounds Sterl.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Monsieur J. de Blainville (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Germany, Switzerland, but especially Italy: by the late Monsieur de Blainville.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.153.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Monsieur J. de Blainville (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Germany, Switzerland, but especially Italy: by the late Monsieur de Blainville.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 4to.
Editors: Soyer, Daniel.
Translators: Turnbull, George; Guthrie, William, 1708-1770; Lockman, Mr.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T129843
Monsieur J. de Blainville (Male)
Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and Other Parts of Europe; but especially Italy
Borrowed: 1775/8/5 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/5 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Monsieur J. de Blainville (Male), Genre: Travel
Travels through Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and Other Parts of Europe; but especially Italy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 296767
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 129
Anson's Voyage around the world by Mr Walter in 8
Borrowed: 1775/8/7 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/7 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1773. Life dates: 1748-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV [Anson; Walter]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.151.f .
Confidence level: Certain
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
A voyage round the world, in the years M DCC XL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Walter, Richard
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T89476
George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762)
Genre: Travel
Voyage Round the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV
Borrowed: 1775/8/7 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Stewart
Author: George Anson Baron Anson (Male, born 1697, died 1762), Genre: Travel
Record ID 296776
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 130
Warburton's divine Legation vol. 1.st in 8
Borrowed: 1775/8/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/8 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Cosmo Gordon of Cluny
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: d. 1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Baron of the Exchequer. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
Divine legation of Moses demonstrated [Warburton]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
The divine legation of Moses demonstrated.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T127851
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
Divine Legation of Moses Demonstrated, on the Principes of a Religious Deist
Borrowed: 1775/8/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/8 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Cosmo Gordon of Cluny
Author: William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779), Genre: Theology
Divine Legation of Moses Demonstrated, on the Principes of a Religious Deist
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 296791
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 133
Orlando Furioso Ital. & English
Borrowed: 1775/8/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/12 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Alexander Abercrombie Lord Abercrombie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1766. Life dates: 1745-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Sheriff Depute of Stirling 1775; Advocate-Depute 1780; Lord Abercrombie 7 June 1792
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando furioso: by Ludovico Ariosto. In Italian and English.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ae.5.6-7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando furioso, by Ludovico Ariosto. In Italian and English.
Language: English | Italian . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to.
Translators: Crocker, T. H.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T133394
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando Furioso
Borrowed: 1775/8/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1775/9/12 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Abercrombie Lord Abercrombie
Author: Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 296809
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 134
Monthly review vol. 36.37.38.39. 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/8/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/9/17 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Genre: Periodicals
Monthly review; or, Literary journal.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 36, Volume 37, Volume 38, Volume 39
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Monthly review. A periodical work, giving an account, with proper abstracts of, and extracts from, the new books, pamphlets, &c. as they come out. ... By several hands
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749-1789. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 347 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: P1963
Genre: Periodicals
Monthly Review. A Periodical Work, Giving an Account ... of, and Extracts from, the New Books, Pamphlets, &c.
Borrowed: 1775/8/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/9/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 36, Volume 37, Volume 38, Volume 39
Record ID 296815
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 134
Biographia Britannica vol. 4. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/8/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/9/17 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.36.b.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland ... Digested in the manner of Mr. Bayle's ... Dictionary. To which are added, a supplement and appendix ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 182 times in 123 borrowing records
ESTC: T139262
Genre: Lives
Biographia Britannica: or, the Lives of the Most Eminent Persons who have Flourished in Great Britain and Ireland
Borrowed: 1775/8/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/9/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 296977
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 135
Churchills Voyage Vol. 2 fol
Borrowed: 1775/8/21 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterling.
Mr William Nairne of Dunsinnan
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1755. Life dates: d. 1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Genre: Travel
A collection of voyages and travels [Churchill]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.127.a.22-29 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Travel
A collection of voyages and travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts, others now first published in English.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: folio. Pagination: 8 vols.
Editors: Churchill, Awnsham; Churchill, John.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T97844
Borrowed: 1775/8/21 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Nairne of Dunsinnan
Genre: Travel
Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 296980
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 135
Maitlands history of Edinburgh fol
Borrowed: 1775/8/21 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterling.
Mr George Clerk
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh: from its foundation to the present time [Maitland]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.289.c.
Confidence level: Certain
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh, from its foundation to the present time : containing a faithful relation of the publick transactions of the citizens; accounts of the several parishes; its governments, civil, ecclesiastical, and military; incorporations of trades and manufactures; courts of justice; state of learning; charitable foundations, &c. : with the several accounts of the parishes of the Canongate, St. Cuthbert, and other districts within the suburbs of Edinburgh : together with the antient and present state of the town of Leith, and a perambulation of divers miles round the city : with an alphabetical index : in nine books.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T100092
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1775/8/21 (Monday). Returned: 1775/9/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr George Clerk
Author: William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757), Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Record ID 297079
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 137
Poesie di Metastasio tom 5.
Borrowed: 1775/8/25 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/25 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Poetry
Poesie del signor abate Pietro Metastasio.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ae].7/3.15-22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Poetry
Poesie del signor abate Pietro Metastasio.
Language: Italian . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1755-1783. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 12 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 101 times in 38 borrowing records
Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Poetry
Poesie del Signor Abate Pietro Metastasio
Borrowed: 1775/8/25 (Friday). Returned: 1775/9/25 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Author: Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782), Genre: Poetry
Poesie del Signor Abate Pietro Metastasio
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 297100
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 138
Campbells State of Europe 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/29 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound sterl.
Mr William Stewart
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1773. Life dates: 1748-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The present state of Europe [Campbell]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.104.d .
Confidence level: Certain
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The present state of Europe; explaining the interests, connections, political and commercial views of its several powers.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: N20960
John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Present State of Europe
Borrowed: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Stewart
Author: John Campbell (Male, born 1708, died 1775), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 297130
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 139
Plinys letters by Melmoth 2 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/29 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113)
Genre: Lives
Letters of Pliny the consul: with occasional remarks [Melmoth]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.68.a .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113)
Genre: Lives
The letters of Pliny the consul: with occasional remarks. By William Melmoth, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1748. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Melmoth, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T132376
Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113)
Genre: Lives
Epistles of Pliny the Younger
Borrowed: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: Pliny the Younger (Male, born c.61, died 113), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 297124
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 139
Cibbers life 4to
Borrowed: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/29 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pound sterl.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757)
Genre: Lives
An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jac.I.1.32.
Confidence level: Certain
Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757)
Genre: Lives
An apology for the life of Mr. Colley Cibber, comedian, and late patentee of the Theatre-Royal. With an historical view of the stage during his own time. Written by himself.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: N16310
Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757)
Genre: Lives
Apology for the Life of Mr Colley Cibber
Borrowed: 1775/8/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/9/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757), Genre: Lives
Record ID 297202
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 141
Saxvy on the Customs 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/9/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/10/28 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five Pound Sterl.
Mr George Clerk
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Henry Saxby (Male)
Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The British customs: containing an historical and practical account of each branch of that revenue [Saxby]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.141.3].
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Saxby (Male)
Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The British customs: containing an historical and practical account of each branch of that revenue; The Rates of Merchandize, as settled by the 12th of Car. II. cap. 4. and 11 Geo. I. cap. 7, &c. with the Net Duties payable in all circumstances of Goods imported, exported, or brought coastwise, and the Net Drawbacks to be repaid on due exportation: as also, the bounties payable out of Customs. With an index to the whole; In which all the Laws now in force relating to the Customs, to the 29th of Geo. II. inclusive, are abridged and digested under proper heads, alphabetically. Continued by Appendix to the end of the Session of the 30th of Geo. II.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T149820
Henry Saxby (Male)
Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
British Customs: Containing an Historical and Practical Account of Each Branch of that Revenue
Borrowed: 1775/9/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/10/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Clerk
Author: Henry Saxby (Male), Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
British Customs: Containing an Historical and Practical Account of Each Branch of that Revenue
Record ID 297226
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 143
Salmons review of the State Tryals fol.
Borrowed: 1775/10/6 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/6 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Five pound sterl.
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Law
New abridgement and critical review of the state trials [Salmon]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Law
A new abridgement and critical review of the state trials. Wherein are inserted, several trials not in any other collection.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1737. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T174071
Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767)
Genre: Law
New Abridgement and Critical Review of the State Trials
Borrowed: 1775/10/6 (Friday). Returned: 1775/11/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Author: Thomas Salmon (Male, born 1679, died 1767), Genre: Law
Record ID 297445
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 151
Hookes Roman history 2 vol. 4to
Borrowed: 1775/11/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/12/16 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterl.
Mr George Wallace
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1754. Life dates: 1727-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The Roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates. Vol.I. [Hooke]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.64.C.7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
The roman history, from the building of Rome to the ruin of the Commonwealth. Illustrated with maps and other plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 241 times in 184 borrowing records
ESTC: T71736
Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763)
Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Borrowed: 1775/11/16 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/12/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Wallace
Author: Nathaniel Hooke (Male, born c.1690, died 1763), Genre: History
Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 297442
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 151
Maitlands history of Edinburgh Fol.
Borrowed: 1775/11/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/15 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr George Clerk
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh: from its foundation to the present time [Maitland]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.289.c.
Confidence level: Certain
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh, from its foundation to the present time : containing a faithful relation of the publick transactions of the citizens; accounts of the several parishes; its governments, civil, ecclesiastical, and military; incorporations of trades and manufactures; courts of justice; state of learning; charitable foundations, &c. : with the several accounts of the parishes of the Canongate, St. Cuthbert, and other districts within the suburbs of Edinburgh : together with the antient and present state of the town of Leith, and a perambulation of divers miles round the city : with an alphabetical index : in nine books.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T100092
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1775/11/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/15 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr George Clerk
Author: William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757), Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Record ID 297511
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 153
Lambert Histoire du Bellay Langei. 7 vol. 8vo
Borrowed: 1775/11/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/12/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Claude-François Lambert (Male, born 1705, died 1765)
Genre: Lives
Memoires de Martin et Guillaume du Bellai Langei ... Auxquelles on a joint les memoires du Marechal de Fleuranges ... et le journal de Louise de Savoye. Le tout accompagné de notes critiques & historiques, & des pieces justificatives, pour servir à l'histoire du regne de François I [Lambert]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: D.25.f.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Claude-François Lambert (Male, born 1705, died 1765)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires de M. et G. du Bellai-Langei, mis en un nouveau style; auxquels on a joint les mémoires du Maréchal de Fleuranges ... et le journal de Louise de Savoye; le tout accompagné de notes, et de pièces justificatives pour servir à l'histoire du règne de François I. par l'Abbé Lambert.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1753. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 1 borrowing record
Claude-François Lambert (Male, born 1705, died 1765)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires de M. et G. du Bellai-Langei, mis en un Nouveau Style; auxquels on a Joint les Mémoires du Maréchal de Fleuranges ... et le Journal de Louise de Savoye
Borrowed: 1775/11/21 (Tuesday). Returned: 1775/12/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Author: Claude-François Lambert (Male, born 1705, died 1765), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 297517
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 154
Poesie del Metastasio tom 6 in 8
Borrowed: 1775/11/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/22 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shillings Sterl.
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Poetry
Poesie del signor abate Pietro Metastasio.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ae].7/3.15-22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Poetry
Poesie del signor abate Pietro Metastasio.
Language: Italian . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1755-1783. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 12 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 101 times in 38 borrowing records
Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782)
Genre: Poetry
Poesie del Signor Abate Pietro Metastasio
Borrowed: 1775/11/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Author: Pietro Metastasio (Male, born 1698, died 1782), Genre: Poetry
Poesie del Signor Abate Pietro Metastasio
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 297514
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 154
Hanways Travels 2 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1775/11/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/22 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl.
Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: 1727-1780.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Military > Officer.
Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland [Hanway]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.148.b.8.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with the author’s journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. Illustrated with Maps and Copper-Plates. The second edition, revised and corrected. In Two Volumes. ... By Jonas Hanway, Merchant
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1754. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 28 times in 16 borrowing records
ESTC: T94136
Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea
Borrowed: 1775/11/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Jonas Hanway (Male, born 1712, died 1786), Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Historical Account of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 297523
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 155
Luciani opera cura Reitzy tom. 2. in 4.
Borrowed: 1775/11/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/12/23 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Apanta. Opera [Lucian]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.15.b.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Λουκιανου ... ἁπαντα. Luciani opera, cum nova versione T. Hemsterhusii et J. M. Gesneri, Graecis scholiis, ac notis omnium proximae editionis commentatorum, additis J. Brodaei, J. Jensii, L. Kusteri, B. Bosii, H. Vitringae, J. de la Faye, E. Leedes ... ac praecipue M. Solani et J. M. Gesneri, ... priorem partem ... curavit ... T. Hemsterhusius. Ceteras ... partes ordinavit, notasque suas adjecit, J. F. Reitzius.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Hemsterhuis,Tiberius, 1685-1766.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 40 times in 17 borrowing records
Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Lucian of Samosata
Borrowed: 1775/11/23 (Thursday). Returned: 1775/12/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Lucian of Samosata (Male, born c.125, died 185), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 297574
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 160
Caledonian Mercury 1727 1731
Borrowed: 1775/11/27 (Monday). Returned: 1775/12/27 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Genre: Periodicals
Caledonian Mercury.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1727, Volume 1731
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Caledonian Mercury.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1720-1867. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: P2025
Borrowed: 1775/11/27 (Monday). Returned: 1775/12/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Genre: Periodicals
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1727, Volume 1731
Record ID 297568
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 160
Fountainhalls desicions 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1775/11/27 (Monday). Returned: 1775/12/27 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five Pounds Sterl.
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall (Male, born 1646, died 1722)
Genre: Law
Decisions of the Lords of Council and Session, from June 6th, 1678, to July 30th, 1712 [Fountainhall]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall (Male, born 1646, died 1722)
Genre: Law
The decisions of the Lords of Council and Session, from June 6th, 1678, to July 30th, 1712
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1759-1761. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 21 times in 13 borrowing records
ESTC: T78741
Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall (Male, born 1646, died 1722)
Genre: Law
Decisions of the Lords of Council and Session, from June 6th, 1678, to July 30th, 1712
Borrowed: 1775/11/27 (Monday). Returned: 1775/12/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Author: Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall (Male, born 1646, died 1722), Genre: Law
Decisions of the Lords of Council and Session, from June 6th, 1678, to July 30th, 1712
Record ID 297589
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 161
Buffon Histoire Naturelle tom 18 in 4
Borrowed: 1775/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/29 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: One pound Sterl.
Mr George Wallace
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1754. Life dates: 1727-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Histoire naturelle, générale et particuliére, avec la description du Cabinet du roi [Buffon]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Am.6.1-36.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
Confidence level: Certain
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. [By Buffon, L. J. M. D'Aubenton, P. Guéneau de Montbeillard, G. L. C. A. Bexon, and the Count de Lacépède.]
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1749-1767. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 243 times in 129 borrowing records
Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Borrowed: 1775/11/29 (Wednesday). Returned: 1775/12/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr George Wallace
Author: Comte de Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon (Male, born 1707, died 1788), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 18
Record ID 297604
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 163
Maitland History of Edinburgh fol
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: 1776/1/1 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds Sterl.
Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1749-1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh: from its foundation to the present time [Maitland]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.289.c.
Confidence level: Certain
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history of Edinburgh, from its foundation to the present time : containing a faithful relation of the publick transactions of the citizens; accounts of the several parishes; its governments, civil, ecclesiastical, and military; incorporations of trades and manufactures; courts of justice; state of learning; charitable foundations, &c. : with the several accounts of the parishes of the Canongate, St. Cuthbert, and other districts within the suburbs of Edinburgh : together with the antient and present state of the town of Leith, and a perambulation of divers miles round the city : with an alphabetical index : in nine books.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1753. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 34
ESTC: T100092
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1775/12/1 (Friday). Returned: 1776/1/1 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Hugo Arnot of Balcormo; Hugo Pollock
Author: William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757), Genre: History
History of Edinburgh from its Foundation to the Present Time
Record ID 297622
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 165
Spence Polymetis fol
Borrowed: 1775/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/2 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: Two pounds sterl.
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Joseph Spence (Male, born 1699, died 1768)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Polymetis: or, an enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists [Spence]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.1.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Spence (Male, born 1699, died 1768)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Polymetis: or, an enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T133753
Joseph Spence (Male, born 1699, died 1768)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Polymetis: or, An Enquiry Concerning the Agreement between the Works of the Roman Poets
Borrowed: 1775/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/2 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Joseph Spence (Male, born 1699, died 1768), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Polymetis: or, An Enquiry Concerning the Agreement between the Works of the Roman Poets
Record ID 297631
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 166
Andersons diplomata Scotiae
Borrowed: 1775/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/3 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1742-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History
Selectus diplomatum & numismatum Scotiae thesaurus, in duas partes distributus: prior syllogen complectitur veterum diplomatum sive chartarum regum & procerum Scotiae, una cum eorum sigillis, a Duncano II. ad Jacobum I [Anderson]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.284.c.
Confidence level: Certain
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History
Selectus diplomatum & numismatum Scotiae thesaurus, in duas partes distributus; prior syllogen complectitur veterum diplomatum sive chartarum regum et procerum Scotiae, una cum eorum sigillis, a Duncano II, ad Jacobum I id est, ab anno 1094 ad 1412; adjuncta sunt reliquorum Scotiae et Magno Britanniae regum sigilla ...
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1739. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T133809
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History
Diplomata Scoticae
Borrowed: 1775/12/2 (Saturday). Returned: 1776/1/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728), Genre: History
Record ID 297640
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/6 (1774-1776, Type: Other). Page: 167
Modern universal history vol. 17, 18 & 19. in 8
Borrowed: 1775/12/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/1/5 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: fifteen shill. sterl..
Mr John Ramsay John Ramsay Balfour of Balbirnie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1761. Life dates: 1734-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: History
Modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.96.d.6-E.96.f.16.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 44 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 143 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1775/12/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1776/1/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Ramsay John Ramsay Balfour of Balbirnie
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19