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Record ID 378831
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 153
Conybeare's Defence
Borrowed: 1797/1/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1797/1/24 (Tuesday).
George Mollison
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
John Conybeare (Male, born 1692, died 1755)
Genre: Theology
Conybeare against Tindal (original title)
Defence of reveal'd religion against the exceptions of a late writer, in his book, intitled, Christianity as old as the creation, &c. [Conybeare] (standardised title)
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL kappa 7.
Confidence level: Certain
John Conybeare (Male, born 1692, died 1755)
Genre: Theology
A defence of reveal’d religion against the exceptions of a late writer, in his book, intituled, Christianity as old as the creation, &c.
Language: English . Published: Dublin. Date of publication: 1732. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T135242
John Conybeare (Male, born 1692, died 1755)
Genre: Theology
Defence of Revealed Religion
Borrowed: 1797/1/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1797/1/24 (Tuesday).
Borrower: George Mollison
Author: John Conybeare (Male, born 1692, died 1755), Genre: Theology
Record ID 378852
Library: Aberdeen Theological Library. Register: MSM 227 (1786-1797, Type: Student). Page: 153
Christianity not founded,
Borrowed: 1797/1/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1797/2/21 (Tuesday).
James Barclay
Gender: Male. Address: Dores.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Matthew Tindal (Male, born c.1653, died 1733)
Genre: Theology
Christianity as old as the creation [Tindal]
Modern Shelfmark: Store (SC) ; TL phi 68.
Confidence level: Certain
Matthew Tindal (Male, born c.1653, died 1733)
Genre: Theology
Christianity as old as the creation: or, the gospel, a republication of the religion of nature.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T101186
Matthew Tindal (Male, born c.1653, died 1733)
Genre: Theology
Christianity as Old as the Creation
Borrowed: 1797/1/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1797/2/21 (Tuesday).
Borrower: James Barclay
Author: Matthew Tindal (Male, born c.1653, died 1733), Genre: Theology
Record ID 396945
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/3(i) (1765-1767, Type: Other). Page: 107
Stow's Survey of London 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
John Stow (Male, born c.1525, died 1605), John Strype (Male, born 1643, died 1737)
Genre: Travel
Survey of the cities of London and Westminster [Stow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.46.a.13-14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Stow (Male, born c.1525, died 1605), John Strype (Male, born 1643, died 1737)
Genre: Travel
A survey of the cities of London and Westminster: containing the original, antiquity, increase, modern estate and government of those cities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1720. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: T48975
John Stow (Male, born c.1525, died 1605), John Strype (Male, born 1643, died 1737)
Genre: Travel
Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: John Stow (Male, born c.1525, died 1605), John Strype (Male, born 1643, died 1737), Genre: Travel
Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 396939
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/3(i) (1765-1767, Type: Other). Page: 107
Du Cange Glossarium 3 vols fol
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688)
Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad scriptores mediae et infimae Latinitatis [Du Cange]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.89.a .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688)
Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad scriptores mediae et infimae Latinitatis.
Language: Latin . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1733-1736. Format: folio. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 15 borrowing records
Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688)
Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et infimae Latinitatis
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688), Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et infimae Latinitatis
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 396948
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/3(i) (1765-1767, Type: Other). Page: 107
Carte's history of England 2d vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754)
Genre: History
General history of England. ... By Thomas Carte.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.185.e..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754)
Genre: History
A general history of England. By Thomas Carte, an Englishman.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1755. Format: folio. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 28 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T101742
Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754)
Genre: History
General History of England [Thomas Carte]
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754), Genre: History
General History of England [Thomas Carte]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 396966
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/3(i) (1765-1767, Type: Other). Page: 108
Pocock's Travels vol. 1.st in fol.
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
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.
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and some other countries [Pococke]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.126.b.16-17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
A description of the East, and some other countries. ... . Observations on Egypt.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743-1745. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T31684
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Borrowed: 1766/10/8 (Wednesday). Returned: 1766/11/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765), Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 396969
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/3(i) (1765-1767, Type: Other). Page: 108
Baconi (Rog:) opus majus per Jebb, fol.
Borrowed: 1766/10/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1766/11/9 (Sunday).
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Roger Bacon (Male, born c.1214, died 1294)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Fratris Rogeri Bacon, ordinis minorum, opus majus ad Clementem quartum, pontificem romanum. Ex MS. codice Dubliniensi, cum aliis quibusdam collato, nunc primum editit S. Jebb, M.D.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cy.4.2.
Confidence level: Certain
Roger Bacon (Male, born c.1214, died 1294)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Fratris Rogeri Bacon, ordinis minorum, opus majus ad Clementem quartum, pontificem romanum. Ex MS. codice Dubliniensi, cum aliis quibusdam collato, nunc primum edidit S. Jebb, M.D.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: folio.
Editors: Jebb, Samuel, 1694?-1772.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T128058
Roger Bacon (Male, born c.1214, died 1294)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Roger Bacon
Borrowed: 1766/10/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1766/11/9 (Sunday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Roger Bacon (Male, born c.1214, died 1294), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 396972
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/3(i) (1765-1767, Type: Other). Page: 159
Le Comte de Gabalis parr l'Abbe de Villars, 2 vol. 12o
Borrowed: 1767/4/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1767/5/9 (Saturday).
Mr Andrew Mitchelll of Westshore
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Medicine and Health > Surgeon.
Abbé Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Villars (Male, born 1635, died 1673)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Comte de Gabalis, ou entretiens sur les sciences secretes [Villars]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.203.e.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Abbé Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Villars (Male, born 1635, died 1673)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Le Comte de Gabalis, ou entretiens sur les sciences secretes.
Language: French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T163107
Abbé Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Villars (Male, born 1635, died 1673)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Comte de Gabalis, ou Entretiens sur les Sciences Secretes
Borrowed: 1767/4/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1767/5/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Mitchelll of Westshore
Author: Abbé Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Villars (Male, born 1635, died 1673), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Comte de Gabalis, ou Entretiens sur les Sciences Secretes
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 206567
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 1
Savary's Commercial Dictionary 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1770/12/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/12/15 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pounds sherl..
Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1744-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Dictionnaire universel de commerce [Savary]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ab.3.13-14.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Dictionnaire universel de commerce, contenant tout ce qui concerne le commerce qui se fait dans les quatre parties du monde.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1726. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Borrowed: 1770/12/11 (Tuesday). Returned: 1770/12/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207191
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 4
Le parfait negociant par Jac. Savary 2 vol. 4o
Borrowed: 1770/12/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound ten shill..
Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1744-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Jacques Savary (Male, born 1622, died 1690)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Le parfait negociant [Savary]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: g.22.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary (Male, born 1622, died 1690)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Le Parfait négociant, ou Instruction générale pour ce qui regarde le commerce des marchandises de France et des païs étrangers.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 3 borrowing records
Jacques Savary (Male, born 1622, died 1690)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Parfait Négociant, ou Instruction Générale pour ce qui Regarde le Commerce des Marchandises de France et des païs étrangers
Borrowed: 1770/12/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/12 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: Jacques Savary (Male, born 1622, died 1690), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207230
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 5
Buffon histoire naturelle tom. VI & VII. in 4o
Borrowed: 1770/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/14 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three 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).
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 6, Volume 7
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: 1770/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Harry Erskine
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 6, Volume 7
Record ID 207212
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 5
Hume's History 2 vol. 4o
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1734-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, under the House of Tudor. ... By David Hume.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.31.a. .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
The history of England, under the House of Tudor. Comprehending the reigns of K. Henry VII. K. Henry VIII. K Edward VI. Q. Mary, and Q. Elizabeth. By David Hume, Esq; In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 52 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: T85928
David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776)
Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Author: David Hume (Male, born c.1711, died 1776), Genre: History
History of England [David Hume]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207209
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 5
Watson's Horace 8o
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1734-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Genre: Poetry
Watson's Horace
Confidence level: Very likely
Genre: Poetry
The odes, epodes, and carmen seculare of Horace, Translated into English Prose, As near as the Two Languages will admit. together with the original Latin from the best editions. Wherein The Words of the Latin Text are put in their Grammatical Order; the Observations of the most Valuable Commentators, both antient and modern, represented; and the Author’s Design and Beautiful Descriptions fully set forth in a Key annexed to each Ode and Poem; with Notes both Geographical and Historical. The Whole adapted to the Capacities of Youth at School, as well as of Private Gentlemen.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1741. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: T42034
Genre: Poetry
Works of Horace
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Genre: Poetry
Record ID 207206
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 5
Cunninghams's Virgile 8.o
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1734-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Cunningham's Virgil (original title)
Bucolica, Georgica, et Aeneis (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.49.f.
Confidence level: Certain
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
P. Virgilii Maronis Bucolica, Georgica, et Aeneis. Ex recensione Alexandri Cuningamii scoti, cujus emendationes subjiciuntur.
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Cunningham, Alexander, 1655?-1730
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T139223
Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21)
Genre: Poetry
Pastorals and Georgics of Virgil
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Author: Virgil (Male, born BCE70-10-15, died BCE19-9-21), Genre: Poetry
Record ID 207203
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 5
Ruddiman's Livy 4 vol. 8.o
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1734-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Ruddiman's Livy (original title)
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt, cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.59.f.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
Titi Livii patavini historiarum ab urbe condita libri qui supersunt, cum omnium epitomis, ac deperditorum fragmentis: ad optimas editiones castigati, accurante Tho. Ruddimanno, A.M.
Language: Latin . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1751. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Editors: Ruddiman, Thomas
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T100857
Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12)
Genre: History
History of Rome [Livy]
Borrowed: 1770/12/13 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/13 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Simon Fraser of Farraline
Author: Livy (Male, born c.BCE64, died 12), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 207236
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 6
Pococks travels 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1770/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/14 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1738-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and some other countries [Pococke]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.126.b.16-17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
A description of the East, and some other countries. ... . Observations on Egypt.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743-1745. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 20 borrowing records
ESTC: T31684
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Borrowed: 1770/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Author: Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765), Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207242
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 6
Keating's history of Irland fol.
Borrowed: 1770/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/15 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: 1734-1819.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Geoffrey Keating (Male, born c.1570, died 1644)
Genre: History
The general history of Ireland [Keating]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.29.b.6.
Confidence level: Certain
Geoffrey Keating (Male, born c.1570, died 1644)
Genre: History
The general history of Ireland. Containing I. A full and impartial account of the first inhabitants of that kingdom; with the Lives and Reigns of an hundred and seventy four succeeding Monarchs of the Milesian Race. II. The Original of the Gadelians, their Travels into Spain, and from thence into Ireland. III. A succinct Account of the Reigns of all the Kings of Ireland, with the several Attempts and Invasions upon that Island. IV. Of the frequent Assistance the Irish afforded the Scots against their Enemies the Romans and Britons, particularly their obliging the Britons to make a Ditch from Sea to Sea between England and Scotland, to guard themselves from the Surprizes and frequent Incursions of the Scots and Irish. V. A genuine Description of the Courage and Liberality of the ancient Irish, their severe Laws to preserve their Records and Antiquities, and the Punishments inflicted upon those Antiquaries who presumed to vary from the Truth; with an Account of the Laws and Customs of the Irish, and their Royal Assemblies at Tara, &c. VI. A relation of the long and bloody wars of the Irish against the Danes, whose Yoke they at last threw off, and restored Liberty to their Country, which they preserved till the Arrival of Henry II. King of England. Collected by the learned Jeoffry Keating, D. D. Faithfully translated fro the original Irish Language, with many curious Amendments taken from the Psalters of Tara and Cashel, and other authentick Records, by Dermo'd O Connor, Antiquary of the Kingdom of Ireland. Illustrated with above one hundred and sixty Coats of Arms of the ancient Irish, with particular Genealogies of many noble Families, curiously engraved upon forty two Copper Plates, by the best Masters.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1723. Format: folio.
Translators: O'Connor, Dermot
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T122586
Geoffrey Keating (Male, born c.1570, died 1644)
Genre: History
General History of Ireland
Borrowed: 1770/12/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/1/15 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Author: Geoffrey Keating (Male, born c.1570, died 1644), Genre: History
Record ID 207233
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 6
Pontoppidan's history of Norway Norway 2 vol. fol
Borrowed: 1770/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/14 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pounds sherl..
Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1738-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history of Norway ... Translated from the Danish original of ...Erich Pontoppidan.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.89.a.10-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of Norway: containing, a particular and accurate account of the temperature of the air, the different soils, waters, vegetables, metals, minerals, stones, beasts, birds, and fishes; together with the dispositions, customs, and manner of living of the Inhabitants: interspersed with physiological notes from eminent writers, and transactions of academies. In two parts. Translated from the Danish original of the Right Revd. Erich Pontoppidan, Bishop of Bergen in Norway, and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Copenhagen. Illustrated with copper plates, and a general map of Norway.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: folio.
Translators: Berthelson, Andreas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T89156
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Norway
Borrowed: 1770/12/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/14 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Author: Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207251
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 7
Orlando Furioso by Ariosto 2 vol. 4o
Borrowed: 1770/12/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/19 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr John Pringle
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: 1741-1811.
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando furioso [Ariosto, 2 vols, 1757]
Possible modern shelfmark: [Ae].1/1.1(1-2)-2(1-2) .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando furioso, by Ludovico Ariosto. Translated from the Italian, by William Huggins, Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Huggins, William
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T133399
Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533)
Genre: Poetry
Orlando Furioso
Borrowed: 1770/12/19 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Pringle
Author: Lodovico Ariosto (Male, born 1474, died 1533), Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 208877
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 10
Memoire de Conde 6 tom in 4o
Borrowed: 1770/12/24 (Monday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday).
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.
Louis Prince de Condé (Male, born 1530, died 1569)
Genre: Lives
Memoires de Condé.
Possible modern shelfmark: D.32.c.2-6.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Louis Prince de Condé (Male, born 1530, died 1569)
Genre: Lives
Memoires de Condé, ou recueil pour servir a l’histoire de France, contenant ce qui s’est passé de plus mémorable dans le royaume, sous le regne de François II. & sous une partie de celui de Charles IX. ou l’ on trouvera des preuves de l’historie de m. de though.
Language: French . Published: London | Paris. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T113370
Louis Prince de Condé (Male, born 1530, died 1569)
Genre: Lives
Memoires de Condé
Borrowed: 1770/12/24 (Monday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Louis Prince de Condé (Male, born 1530, died 1569), Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 208886
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 11
Biographia Britannica vol. 1.st fol.
Borrowed: 1770/12/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr James Smollet of Bonhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1733. Life dates: d. 1775.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
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 1
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: 1770/12/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/1/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Smollet of Bonhill
Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 208883
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 11
Magen's Essay on Insurances 2 vol. 4.o
Borrowed: 1770/12/24 (Monday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three 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.
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: 1770/12/24 (Monday). Returned: 1771/1/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Author: Nicolaus Magens (Male), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 208889
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 12
Atlas Historique 6 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1770/12/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/27 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six 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.
Henri Abraham Chatelain (Male, born 1684, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Atlas historique, ou Nouvelle introduction à l'histoire, à la chronologie & à la géographie ancienne & moderne.
Possible modern shelfmark: Maps Reading Room EMW.X.091.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Henri Abraham Chatelain (Male, born 1684, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Atlas Historique, ou, Nouvelle Introduction à l'Histoire, à la Chronologie & à la Géographie ancienne & moderne réprésentée dans de nouvelles cartes ... Par Mr. C. ***.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1708-1721. Format: folio. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 2 borrowing records
Henri Abraham Chatelain (Male, born 1684, died 1743)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Atlas Historique, ou, Nouvelle Introduction à l'Histoire, à la Chronologie & à la Géographie Ancienne & Moderne
Borrowed: 1770/12/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/1/27 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Henri Abraham Chatelain (Male, born 1684, died 1743), Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 208898
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 13
Bruce and Homes Decisions fol
Borrowed: 1771/1/7 (Monday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1738-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Patrick Plenderleath
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Remarkable decisions of the Court of Session, from 1716, to 1728 [Bruce/Home]
Possible modern shelfmark: Historical Collection TR.
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Remarkable decisions of the Court of Session, from 1716, to 1728.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1728. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T78720
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Remarkable Decisions of the Court of Session, from 1716 to 1728
Borrowed: 1771/1/7 (Monday). Returned: 1771/1/10 (Thursday).
Borrowers: Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack, Patrick Plenderleath
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Law
Remarkable Decisions of the Court of Session, from 1716 to 1728
Record ID 208904
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 14
Velly tom. 1, 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6 in 12o
Borrowed: 1771/1/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound ten shill..
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
Paul François Velly (Male)
Genre: History
Histoire de France [Velly]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: D.24.d..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Paul François Velly (Male)
Genre: History
Histoire de France depuis l'établissement de la monarchie jusqu'au règne de Louis XIV.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1761-1786. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 6 borrowing records
Paul François Velly (Male)
Genre: History
Histoire de France depuis l'établissement de la Monarchie jusqu'au Regne de Louis XIV
Borrowed: 1771/1/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Abercrombie Lord Abercrombie
Author: Paul François Velly (Male), Genre: History
Histoire de France depuis l'établissement de la Monarchie jusqu'au Regne de Louis XIV
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 208910
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 15
Cunningham on Bills of Exchange 8o
Borrowed: 1771/1/10 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/10 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: seven shill. sterl..
Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: 1734-1819.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The law of bills of exchange, promissory notes, bank-notes, and insurances [Cunningham]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.139.3].
Confidence level: Certain
Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
The law of bills of exchange, promissory notes, bank-notes, and insurances: Containing all the statutes, cases at large, arguments, resolutions, judgments, decrees, and customs of merchants concerning them, methodically digested.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T140361
Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Law of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Bank-notes, and Insurances
Borrowed: 1771/1/10 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/10 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Author: Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789), Genre: Law, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Law of Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Bank-notes, and Insurances
Record ID 208916
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 16
Fordun's hist. 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/12 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl..
Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: 1726-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Mr James Alison
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
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: 1771/1/12 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/12 (Tuesday).
Borrowers: Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple, Mr James Alison
Author: John Fordun (Male, died 1384), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 208925
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 18
Gordon's Iter Septeionale fol
Borrowed: 1771/1/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/16 (Saturday).
Mr Alexander Stevenson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1707.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Alexander Gordon (Male, born c.1692, died c.1754)
Genre: Travel
Itinerarium septentrionale: or, A journey thro' most of the counties of Scotland, and those in the north of England [Gordon]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.288.b.
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Gordon (Male, born c.1692, died c.1754)
Genre: Travel
Itinerarium septentrionale: or, a journey thro’ most of the counties of Scotland, and those in the north of England. In two parts. Part I. ... monuments of Roman antiquity, ... Part II. ... the Danish invasions ... with sixty-six copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1726. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T131828
Alexander Gordon (Male, born c.1692, died c.1754)
Genre: Travel
Itinerarium Septentrionale
Borrowed: 1771/1/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/2/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Stevenson
Author: Alexander Gordon (Male, born c.1692, died c.1754), Genre: Travel
Record ID 208943
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 20
Item parliamentary hist. Vol. 11 & 12th 8o
Borrowed: 1771/1/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/17 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr William Binning of Walifoord
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1740. Life dates: 1710-1791.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: History
The parliamentary or constitutional history of England.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ax.6.1-12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
The parliamentary or constitutional history of England; being a faithful account of all the most remarkable transactions in Parliament, from the earliest times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751-1761. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 24 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 61 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: N11319
Genre: History
Parliamentary or Constitutional History of England; Being a Faithful Account of All the Most Remarkable Transactions in Parliament
Borrowed: 1771/1/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Binning of Walifoord
Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 208976
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 21
La Vie de Madam Maintenon, in 12o
Borrowed: 1771/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/19 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr Thomas Miller of Glenlee; Lord Barskimming; Lord Glenlee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1743. Life dates: 1717-1789.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Lord Justice Clerk. Law > Lord President.
William Murray
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Françoise d' Aubigné Marquise de Maintenon (Female, born 1635, died 1719)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire de Madame de Maintenon, et à celle du siècle passé.
Possible modern shelfmark: D.27.e.6-20.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12, Volume 13, Volume 14, Volume 15
Confidence level: Certain
Françoise d' Aubigné Marquise de Maintenon (Female, born 1635, died 1719)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire de Mme de Maintenon et à celle du siècle passé.
Language: French . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 30 times in 2 borrowing records
Françoise d' Aubigné Marquise de Maintenon (Female, born 1635, died 1719)
Genre: Lives
Mémoires pour Servir à l'Histoire de Mme de Maintenon
Borrowed: 1771/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/19 (Tuesday).
Borrowers: Mr Thomas Miller of Glenlee; Lord Barskimming; Lord Glenlee, William Murray
Author: Françoise d' Aubigné Marquise de Maintenon (Female, born 1635, died 1719), Genre: Lives
Mémoires pour Servir à l'Histoire de Mme de Maintenon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12, Volume 13, Volume 14, Volume 15
Record ID 209060
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 22
Oeuvres de M de Voltaire 7 tom 12o[Note in margin:] tom 2.d not returned
Borrowed: 1771/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/19 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound fifteen shill.
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
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres de Mr. de Voltaire.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.121.f.22.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres de M. de Voltaire. Nouvelle édition, revue, corrigée et considérablement augmentée par l'auteur, enrichie de figures en taille-douce.
Language: French . Published: Dresden. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 27 times in 5 borrowing records
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Voltaire
Borrowed: 1771/1/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/2/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Abercrombie Lord Abercrombie
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 209132
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 23
Universal Hist. vol. 12.th
Borrowed: 1771/1/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/2/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. 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.
Genre: History
An universal history, from the earliest account of time.
Possible modern shelfmark: various.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History
An Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time. Compiled from Original Authors; and Illustrated with Maps, Cuts, Notes, &c. With a general Index to the Whole.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1754. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1453 times in 850 borrowing records
ESTC: T150199
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Borrowed: 1771/1/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/2/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Genre: History
Universal History, from the Earliest Account of Time to the Present
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12
Record ID 209177
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 26
Harris's Collection of Voyages and Travels vol. 1.st fol
Borrowed: 1771/1/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/2/22 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl..
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels [Harris]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.126.b.28-29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 111 borrowing records
ESTC: N10532
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1771/1/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/2/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 209180
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 26
Beaumont & Fletcher's works 10 vol. in 8o
Borrowed: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/24 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound 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.
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 3, 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: 1771/1/24 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/2/24 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn
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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 209195
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 27
Peere Williams Reports 3 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/1/25 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/29 (Tuesday).
Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1743. Life dates: 1719-1784.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Alexander Mason
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
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, Volume 2, Volume 3
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: 1771/1/25 (Friday). Returned: 1771/1/29 (Tuesday).
Borrowers: Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall, Alexander Mason
Author: William Peere Williams (Male, born 1664, died 1736), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 209474
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 30
Miller's plants 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/1/31 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/3/1 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five guineas.
Mr John Pringle
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: 1741-1811.
Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the most beautiful, useful, and uncommon plants described in the Gardeners dictionary [Miller]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: An.1.18-19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the most beautiful, useful, and uncommon plants described in the gardeners dictionary, exhibited on three hundred copper plates, accurately engraven after drawings taken from nature.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 11 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T59417
Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful, and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardeners Dictionary
Borrowed: 1771/1/31 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/3/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Pringle
Author: Philip Miller (Male, born 1691, died 1771), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful, and Uncommon Plants described in the Gardeners Dictionary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 209480
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 31
Biographia Britannica vol. 2.3.4 & 5th fol.
Borrowed: 1771/1/31 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/3/1 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pound sterl..
Mr William Gordon of Newhall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: d. 1778.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Mr David Ross of Ankerville
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
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.
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 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
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: 1771/1/31 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/3/1 (Friday).
Borrowers: Mr William Gordon of Newhall, Mr David Ross of Ankerville
Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 209492
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 32
Guicciardini's history of Italy by Goddard. 10 vol. in 8.o
Borrowed: 1771/1/31 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/5/1 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two guineas.
Mr James Stewart Fleming younger of Moness
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: d. 1803.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Francesco Guicciardini (Male, born 1483, died 1540)
Genre: History
The history of Italy, from the year 1490, to 1532 [Guicciardini/Goddard]
Possible modern shelfmark: A.56.f.16-25.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Francesco Guicciardini (Male, born 1483, died 1540)
Genre: History
The history of Italy, From the Year 1490, to 1532. Written in Italian by Francesco Guicciardini, A Nobleman of Florence. In twenty books. Translated into English by the Chevalier Austin Parke Goddard, Knight of the Military Order of St. Stephen.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1753-1756. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Translators: Goddard, Austin Parke
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: T138169
Francesco Guicciardini (Male, born 1483, died 1540)
Genre: History
History of Italy, from the Year 1490, to 1532
Borrowed: 1771/1/31 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/5/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr James Stewart Fleming younger of Moness
Author: Francesco Guicciardini (Male, born 1483, died 1540), Genre: History
History of Italy, from the Year 1490, to 1532
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 209561
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 35
Bacon's Abridgment vol. 3.d fol.
Borrowed: 1771/2/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Claud Irvine Boswell of Balmuto; Lord Balmuto
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1766. Life dates: 1742-1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
New abridgment of the law [Bacon]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.143.4].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
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: 1771/2/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/2/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Claud Irvine Boswell of Balmuto; Lord Balmuto
Author: Matthew Bacon (Male), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 209564
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 36
Du Halde's history of China vol. 1.st fol. in French
Borrowed: 1771/2/4 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/4 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr Patrick Graeme of Graemeshall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: d. 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: Travel
Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique, et physique de l'empire de la Chine, et de la Tartarie Chinoise [Du Halde]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.144.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: Travel
Description géographique, historique, chronologique et physique de l'Empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie Chinoise.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1735. Format: folio. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 4 borrowing records
Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743)
Genre: Travel
Description Géographique, Historique, Chronologique et Physique de l'Empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie Chinoise
Borrowed: 1771/2/4 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/4 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Graeme of Graemeshall
Author: Jean-Baptiste Du Halde (Male, born 1674, died 1743), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 209594
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 40
Buffon histoire naturelle tom 8 & 9 4o
Borrowed: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/3/9 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three 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.
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 8, Volume 9
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: 1771/2/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/3/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
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 8, Volume 9
Record ID 209603
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 41
Buffon histoire Naturelle tom. X. & XI. in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/3/15 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three guineas.
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).
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 10, Volume 11
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: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/3/15 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Harry Erskine
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 10, Volume 11
Record ID 209600
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 41
Robson's Account of Hudson's Bay 8o
Borrowed: 1771/2/11 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/11 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl.
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Joseph Robson (Male)
Genre: Travel
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay, from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747 [Robson]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.188.d.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Robson (Male)
Genre: Travel
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay, from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1752. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T100417
Joseph Robson (Male)
Genre: Travel
Account of Six Years Residence in Hudson's-Bay
Borrowed: 1771/2/11 (Monday). Returned: 1771/3/11 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: Joseph Robson (Male), Genre: Travel
Record ID 209705
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 44
Bruce's MS. Decisions from 1715 &c fol.
Borrowed: 1771/2/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/2/22 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three guineas.
Mr Alexander Murray Lord Henderland
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: d. 1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain). Law > Solicitor-General.
Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Decisions of the Lords of Council and Session, in most cases of importance, for the months of November and December 1714, and January, February, June and July 1715 [Bruce]
Possible modern shelfmark: Historical Collection TR.
Confidence level: Certain
Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
The decisions of the Lords of Council and Session, in most cases of importance, for The Months of November and December 1714, and January, February, June and July 1715. With an alphabetical abridgment, and the acts of sederunt Made in that Time.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1720. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T78719
Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Decisions of the Court of Session
Borrowed: 1771/2/18 (Monday). Returned: 1771/2/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Murray Lord Henderland
Author: Court of Session Scotland (Unspecified), Genre: Law
Record ID 210062
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 45
Fodun's Scotichronicon 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/2/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/19 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound 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.
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: 1771/2/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: John Fordun (Male, died 1384), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210092
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 49
Kolben's present state of the Cape of Good Hope 8vo
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/4/5 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Peter Kolb (Male, born 1675, died 1726)
Genre: Travel
The present state of the Cape of Good-Hope [Kolb]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.151.c.18.
Confidence level: Certain
Peter Kolb (Male, born 1675, died 1726)
Genre: Travel
The present state of the Cape of Good-Hope: or, a particular account of the several nations of the Hottentots: ... Together with a short account of the Dutch settlement at the Cape.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1731. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: Medley
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T147067
Peter Kolb (Male, born 1675, died 1726)
Genre: Travel
Present State of the Cape of Good-Hope: or, A Particular Account of the Several Nations of the Hottentots
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/4/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: Peter Kolb (Male, born 1675, died 1726), Genre: Travel
Record ID 210137
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 52
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5. in 8o
Borrowed: 1771/3/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/3/29 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five & twenty shill. sterl.
Mr Patrick Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1737-1824.
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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
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: 1771/3/13 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/3/29 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Chalmers
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 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 210134
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 52
Maitland's history of London 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/9 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three guineas.
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.
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time. In two volumes. ... By William Maitland.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.46.a.10-11..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T100095
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History and Survey of London from its Foundation to the Present Time
Borrowed: 1771/3/9 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/4/9 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove
Author: William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757), Genre: History
History and Survey of London from its Foundation to the Present Time
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210140
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 53
Du Cange's Glossary vol. 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 fol.
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/5/22 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six guineas.
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.
Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688)
Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad scriptores mediae et infimae Latinitatis [Du Cange]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.89.a .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688)
Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad scriptores mediae et infimae Latinitatis.
Language: Latin . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1733-1736. Format: folio. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 60 times in 15 borrowing records
Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688)
Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et infimae Latinitatis
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/5/22 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Sieur Charles Du Fresne Du Cange (Male, born 1610, died 1688), Genre: Reference Works
Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et infimae Latinitatis
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 210152
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 54
Carpzovius de rebus Criminalibus fol.
Borrowed: 1771/3/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/4/25 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Patrick Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1737-1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666)
Genre: Law
Practicae novae imperialis Saxonicae rerum criminalium pars prima, [-tertia] [Carpzov]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Macmillan Collection B.3.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666)
Genre: Law
Benedicti Carpzovii,... Practicae novae imperialis saxonicae rerum criminalium pars prima (-tertia), quae quaestionum fere universarum in materia cujusque generis homicidiorum fractae pacis publicae... decisiones absolutas, responsis scabinorum Lipsiensium approbatas... exhibet.
Language: Latin . Published: Leipzig. Date of publication: 1723. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 5
Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666)
Genre: Law
Practicae Novae Imperialis Saxonicae Rerum Criminalium
Borrowed: 1771/3/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/4/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Chalmers
Author: Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666), Genre: Law
Record ID 210182
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 56
Apologie du Sentiment de Mons.r Cheval Newton par Mons.r le Cheval. Stewart. 4o
Borrowed: 1771/4/8 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday). 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.
Sir James Steuart (Male, born 1712, died 1780)
Genre: History
Apologie du sentiment de monsieur le chevalier Newton sur l'ancienne chronologie des Grècs [Steuart]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.84.a.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir James Steuart (Male, born 1712, died 1780)
Genre: History
Apologie du sentiment de Monsieur le Chevalier Newton sur l'ancienne chronologie des Grècs.
Language: French . Published: Frankfurt am Main. Date of publication: 1757. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
Sir James Steuart (Male, born 1712, died 1780)
Genre: History
Apologie du Sentiment de Monsieur le Chevalier Newton sur l'Ancienne Chronologie des Grècs
Borrowed: 1771/4/8 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Sir James Steuart (Male, born 1712, died 1780), Genre: History
Apologie du Sentiment de Monsieur le Chevalier Newton sur l'Ancienne Chronologie des Grècs
Record ID 210194
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 58
Newtons Chronology 4o
Borrowed: 1771/4/15 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/15 (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.
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: History
Chronology of ancient kingdoms amended [Newton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.84.a.7(2) .
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: History
The chronology of ancient kingdoms amended. To which is prefix’d, a short chronicle from the first memory of things in Europe, to the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T30721
Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20)
Genre: History
Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended
Borrowed: 1771/4/15 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/15 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Sir Isaac Newton (Male, born 1642-12-25, died 1727-3-20), Genre: History
Record ID 210206
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 60
Lindsay of Pitscottie's history of Scotland fol
Borrowed: 1771/4/29 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/29 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1752. Life dates: d. 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Andrew McCredie
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks.
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland; from 21 February, 1436. to March, 1565 [Lindsay/Freebairn]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.107.a.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland, from 21 February, 1436. to March, 1565: in which are contained accounts of many remarkable passages altogether differing from our other historians, and many facts are related, either concealed by some, or omitted by others.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1728. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T87021
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
History of Scotland from 1436 to 1565 [Robert Lindsay]
Borrowed: 1771/4/29 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/29 (Wednesday).
Borrowers: Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill, Andrew McCredie
Author: Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565), Genre: History
Record ID 210212
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 61
Palladio's Architecture 2 vol. fol
Borrowed: 1771/5/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/9 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pound sterl..
James Hay
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks.
Mr Andrew Pringle of Alemore
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1736. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Andrea Palladio (Male, born 1508, died 1580)
Genre: Fine Arts
The architecture of A. Palladio [Du Bois/Leoni]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.86.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Andrea Palladio (Male, born 1508, died 1580)
Genre: Fine Arts
The architecture of A. Palladio; in four books. Containing, a short treatise of the five orders, and the most necessary observations concerning all sorts of building, As Also The different Construction of Private and Publick Houses, High-Ways, Bridges, Market-Places, Xystes, and Temples, with their Plans, Sections, and Uprights. To which are added several Notes and Observations made by Inigo Jones, never printed before.
Language: English | Italian | French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1715-1720. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Leoni, Giacomo, approximately 1686-1746
Translators: Du Bois, Nicolas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
Andrea Palladio (Male, born 1508, died 1580)
Genre: Fine Arts
Architecture of Palladio
Borrowed: 1771/5/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/9 (Sunday).
Borrowers: James Hay , Mr Andrew Pringle of Alemore
Author: Andrea Palladio (Male, born 1508, died 1580), Genre: Fine Arts
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210218
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 62
Skinnner's Life of General Monk 8o
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday). 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.
Thomas Skinner (Male, born c.1629, died 1679)
Genre: Lives
The life of General Monk: late Duke of Albermarle [Skinner]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: AB.2.78.16.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Skinner (Male, born c.1629, died 1679)
Genre: Lives
The life of General Monk: late Duke of Albemarle; from an original manuscript of Thomas Skinner, M. D. Author of Motus Compositi; in which Is a very particular Account of that most memorable March from Coldstream to London; of The Preparations for it in Scotland, and of The happy Consequences of it in England. To which is added a preface, Giving an Account of the Manuscript, and some observations in Vindication of General Monk’s Conduct; by William Webster, M. A. Curate of St. Dunstan’s in the West.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1723. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T139787
Thomas Skinner (Male, born c.1629, died 1679)
Genre: Lives
Life of General Monk
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Thomas Skinner (Male, born c.1629, died 1679), Genre: Lives
Record ID 210221
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 62
Carte's history of England vol 1st fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl..
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754)
Genre: History
General history of England. ... By Thomas Carte.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.185.e..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754)
Genre: History
A general history of England. By Thomas Carte, an Englishman.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1747-1755. Format: folio. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 28 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T101742
Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754)
Genre: History
General History of England [Thomas Carte]
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Thomas Carte (Male, born 1686, died 1754), Genre: History
General History of England [Thomas Carte]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210224
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 62
Maitland's history of Scotland vol. 1.st fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History and antiquities of Scotland, from the earliest account of time To the Death of James the First, Anno 1437 [Maitland]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.107.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
The history and antiquities of Scotland, from the earliest account of time To the Death of James the First, Anno 1437.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T100081
William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757)
Genre: History
History and Antiquities of Scotland
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: William Maitland (Male, born c.1693, died 1757), Genre: History
History and Antiquities of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210236
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 64
Item Dundas's Abridg. of Ditto 8o
Borrowed: 1771/5/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/15 (Saturday). 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.
John Dundas Clerk to the General Assembly (Male)
Genre: Theology
An abridgment of the acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland [Dundas]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: C.24.5.
Confidence level: Certain
John Dundas Clerk to the General Assembly (Male)
Genre: Theology
Abridgement of the Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland: Beginning with the General Assembly held at Glasgow, in the year 1638. And ending with the General Assembly held at Edinburgh, in May 1720
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T78539
John Dundas Clerk to the General Assembly (Male)
Genre: Theology
Abridged Acts of the General Assembly, 1638-May 1720
Borrowed: 1771/5/15 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: John Dundas Clerk to the General Assembly (Male), Genre: Theology
Record ID 210242
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 65
Norden's Travels 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/17 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/17 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound 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.
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: 1771/5/17 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/17 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn
Author: Frederik Ludvig Norden (Male, born 1708, died 1742), Genre: Travel
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210269
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 68
Savary's Dict. by Posthelwayt 2 vol fol
Borrowed: 1771/6/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/15 (Saturday). 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.
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of ... Monsieur Savary, ... with large additions and improvements, ... By Malachy Postlethwayt, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ab.1.6-7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of the celebrated Monsieur Savary, Inspector-General of the manufactures for the King, at the Custom-house of Paris: with large additions and improvements, incorporated throughout the Whole work; Which more particularly accommodate the same to the trade and navigation Of these kingdoms, and the laws, customs, and usages, to which all traders are subject.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751-1755. Format: folio.
Translators: Postlethwayt, Malachy, 1707?-1767
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: N35479
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Borrowed: 1771/6/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Author: Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210266
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 68
Jacob's Law Dictionary fol.
Borrowed: 1771/6/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/15 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pounds Sterling.
Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Giles Jacob (Male, born 1686, died 1744)
Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
A new law-dictionary [Jacob]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.144.2.
Confidence level: Certain
Giles Jacob (Male, born 1686, died 1744)
Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
A new law-dictionary: containing, the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; and also the whole law, and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1729. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T137460
Giles Jacob (Male, born 1686, died 1744)
Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
New Law-Dictionary
Borrowed: 1771/6/12 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/6/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Author: Giles Jacob (Male, born 1686, died 1744), Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 210362
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 72
Canisij lectiones Antiquae tom 1.st fol.
Borrowed: 1771/6/24 (Monday). Returned: 1771/7/24 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Heinrich Canisius (Male, born 1548, died 1610)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Thesaurus monumentorum ecclesiasticorum et historicorum, sive Henrici Canisii lectiones antiquae.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.178.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Heinrich Canisius (Male, born 1548, died 1610)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Thesaurus monumentorum ecclesiasticorum et historicorum, sive H. Canisii Lectiones antiquæ, ad sæculorum ordinem digestæ, variisque opusculis auctæ, quibus præfationes historicas, animadversiones criticas, et notas in singulos auctores, adjecit Jacobus Basnage, etc.
Language: Latin . Published: Antwerp. Date of publication: 1725. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 11 times in 7 borrowing records
Heinrich Canisius (Male, born 1548, died 1610)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Thesaurus Monumentorum Ecclesiasticorum et Historicorum
Borrowed: 1771/6/24 (Monday). Returned: 1771/7/24 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Heinrich Canisius (Male, born 1548, died 1610), Genre: History, Genre: Lives, Genre: Reference Works
Thesaurus Monumentorum Ecclesiasticorum et Historicorum
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210410
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 74
Anderson's historical Collections 4 vol. in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/6/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/7/25 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound 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.
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland [Anderson]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.110.a.1 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections relating to the history of Mary Queen of Scotland, in four volumes : containing a great number of original papers never before printed : also a few scarce pieces reprinted, taken from the best copies / revised and published by James Anderson, Esq; with an explanatory index of the obsolete words, and prefaces shewing the importance of these collections.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1727-1728. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T133808
James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Borrowed: 1771/6/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/7/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: James Anderson (Male, born 1662, died 1728), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Collections Relating to the History of Mary Queen of Scotland
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 210491
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 77
Worrals Bibliotheca legum 8o
Borrowed: 1771/6/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/7/29 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Worrall (Male, died 1771)
Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
Bibliotheca legum: or, A catalogue of the common and statute law books of this realm [Worrall]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.144.5.
Confidence level: Certain
John Worrall (Male, died 1771)
Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
Bibliotheca legum: or, a new and compleat list of all the common and statute law books of this realm, and some others relating thereunto, from their first publication to Trinity term 1749.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1749. Format: 18mo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T189800
John Worrall (Male, died 1771)
Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
Bibliotheca Legum: or, A New and Compleat List of all the Common and Statute Law Books of this Realm
Borrowed: 1771/6/29 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/7/29 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Author: John Worrall (Male, died 1771), Genre: Law, Genre: Reference Works
Bibliotheca Legum: or, A New and Compleat List of all the Common and Statute Law Books of this Realm
Record ID 210485
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 77
Annales d'Espagne & de Portugal par Colmenar 2 vols in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/7/27 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two 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.
Juan Alvarez de Colmenar (Male)
Genre: History
Annales d'Espagne et de Portugal [Alvarez de Colmenar]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.281.c .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Juan Alvarez de Colmenar (Male)
Genre: History
Annales d'Espagne et de Portugal, depuis l'établissement de ces deux Monarchies jusqu'à présent, etc.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1741. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
Juan Alvarez de Colmenar (Male)
Genre: History
Annales d'Espagne et de Portugal, depuis l'établissement de ces Deux Monarchies jusqu'à Présent
Borrowed: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/7/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Juan Alvarez de Colmenar (Male), Genre: History
Annales d'Espagne et de Portugal, depuis l'établissement de ces Deux Monarchies jusqu'à Présent
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210500
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 78
Pontoppidan 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/1 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/1 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural history of Norway ... Translated from the Danish original of ...Erich Pontoppidan.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.89.a.10-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The natural history of Norway: containing, a particular and accurate account of the temperature of the air, the different soils, waters, vegetables, metals, minerals, stones, beasts, birds, and fishes; together with the dispositions, customs, and manner of living of the Inhabitants: interspersed with physiological notes from eminent writers, and transactions of academies. In two parts. Translated from the Danish original of the Right Revd. Erich Pontoppidan, Bishop of Bergen in Norway, and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Copenhagen. Illustrated with copper plates, and a general map of Norway.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: folio.
Translators: Berthelson, Andreas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T89156
Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Natural History of Norway
Borrowed: 1771/7/1 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: Erich Pontoppidan (Male, born 1698, died 1764), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210512
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 80
Warburton's Divine Legation of Moses 4 vol. 8
Borrowed: 1771/6/6 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/8/6 (Tuesday). 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.
William Warburton (Male, born 1698, died 1779)
Genre: Theology
Divine legation of Moses demonstrated [Warburton]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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: 1771/6/6 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/8/6 (Tuesday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
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, Volume 2
Record ID 210524
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 82
Atlas universelle par Robert. fol
Borrowed: 1771/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1771/8/12 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten pound sterl..
Mr James Ferguson of Pitfour
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1722. Life dates: 1700-1777.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766)
Genre: Travel
Atlas universel [Robert]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Maps Reading Room EMW.X.037 .
Confidence level: Certain
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766)
Genre: Travel
Atlas Universel par M. Robert ... et par M. Robert de Vaugondy son fils, etc.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 19
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766)
Genre: Travel
Atlas Universel [Gilles Robert De Vaugondy]
Borrowed: 1771/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1771/8/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr James Ferguson of Pitfour
Author: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766), Genre: Travel
Record ID 210527
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 83
Lysias Taylor Gr Lat. 4o
Borrowed: 1771/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/15 (Thursday). 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.
Lysias (Male, born c.BCE445, died BCE380)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Lysiae Atheniensis orationes Graece et Latine ex interpretatione et cum brevibus notis Ioannis Taylori in usum studiosae iuventutis.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.14.d .
Confidence level: Certain
Lysias (Male, born c.BCE445, died BCE380)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Lysiae Atheniensis orationes Graece et Latine ex interpretatione et cum brevibus notis Ioannis Taylori in usum studiosae iuventutis.
Language: Latin | Greek . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Taylor, John, 1704-1766
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T106793
Lysias (Male, born c.BCE445, died BCE380)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Orations of Lysias
Borrowed: 1771/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Lysias (Male, born c.BCE445, died BCE380), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Record ID 210533
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 83
Eadem. hist. per Folard 6 vol. in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/15 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
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.
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
Les cinq premiers livres des histoires [Polybius/Thuillier/Folard]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.20.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
Histoire de Polybe, nouvellement traduit du grec par Dom Vincent Thuillier ... avec un commentaire ou un corps de science militaire, enrichi de notes critiques et historiques, ou toutes les grandes parties de la guerre ..., sont ... représentées en figures ... Par M. de Folard ...
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1729-1730. Format: 4to.
Translators: Thullier, Vincent, 1684?-1736.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 42 times in 11 borrowing records
Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118)
Genre: History
Histories [Polybius]
Borrowed: 1771/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Author: Polybius (Male, born c.BCE200, died BCE118), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 210563
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 88
Memoires de M. le Marquis de Feuguiere 4 tom 12.o[Note in margin:] 3 & 4 returned W. G.
Borrowed: 1771/7/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/8/25 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: 1726-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marquis Antoine de Pas Feuquières (Male, born 1648, died 1711)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Memoires de M. le marquis de Feuquiere.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Au.5.21-24 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Marquis Antoine de Pas Feuquières (Male, born 1648, died 1711)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Mémoires de M. le marquis de Feuquière,... contenant ses maximes sur la guerre et l'application des exemples aux maximes.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1741. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 1 borrowing record
Marquis Antoine de Pas Feuquières (Male, born 1648, died 1711)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Mémoires de M. le Marquis de Feuquière,... Sontenant ses Maximes sur la Guerre
Borrowed: 1771/7/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/8/25 (Sunday).
Borrower: Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Author: Marquis Antoine de Pas Feuquières (Male, born 1648, died 1711), Genre: Lives, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Mémoires de M. le Marquis de Feuquière,... Sontenant ses Maximes sur la Guerre
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 210560
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 88
Buffon histoire naturelle tom V. 4oTom. XII & XIII 4o
Borrowed: 1771/7/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/24 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: four pound ten shill. sterl..
Mr George Ogilvie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768.
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 12, Volume 13
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: 1771/7/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/24 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr George Ogilvie
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 12, Volume 13
Record ID 210584
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 90
L'Origine des Loix, des Arts &c 3 vol. 4.o
Borrowed: 1771/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/29 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
De l'origine des loix, des arts, et des sciences, et de leur progrés chez les anciens peuples [Goguet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.86.a.15-17.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
De l'Origine des Loix, des Arts, et des Sciences; et de leurs progrès chez les anciens peuples.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 20 borrowing records
Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758)
Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Borrowed: 1771/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/29 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Author: Antoine Yves Goguet (Male, born 1716, died 1758), Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: History, Genre: Law
Origin of Laws, Arts, and Sciences, and their Progress among the Most Ancient Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 210605
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 92
Bacon's Abridg.m vol. I fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/7 (Wednesday).
Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1752. Life dates: d. 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Education > University Professor. 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: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Author: Matthew Bacon (Male), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210602
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 92
Viner's Abridgement vol. III fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/7 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl..
Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1752. Life dates: d. 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Education > University Professor. 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
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: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/7 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Author: Charles Viner (Male, born 1678, died 1756), Genre: Law
General Abridgment of Law and Equity
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 210596
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 92
Harris's Collection of Voyages vol. 2d fol
Borrowed: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/31 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl..
Mr Robert Campbell of Asknish
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1751. Life dates: d. 1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Sheriff.
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels [Harris]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.126.b.28-29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 111 borrowing records
ESTC: N10532
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/31 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Campbell of Asknish
Author: John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 210611
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 93
Item Col. Cibber's Life written by himself in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/8/2 (Friday). Returned: 1771/9/1 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
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.
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: 1771/8/2 (Friday). Returned: 1771/9/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Author: Colley Cibber (Male, born 1671, died 1757), Genre: Lives
Record ID 210626
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 95
Bacon's Laws and Government of England fol.
Borrowed: 1771/8/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/7 (Saturday). 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 Selden (Male, born 1584, died 1654)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historical and political discourse of the laws and government of England, from the first times to the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth [Bacon]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Aq].1/1.8.
Confidence level: Certain
John Selden (Male, born 1584, died 1654)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
An historical and political discourse of the laws and government of England, from the first times to the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. With a vindication of the antient way of Parliaments in England. Collected from some manuscript notes of John Selden Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1739. Format: folio.
Editors: Bacon, Nathaniel, 1593-1660
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T142997
John Selden (Male, born 1584, died 1654)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historical and Political Discourse of the Laws and Government of England
Borrowed: 1771/8/7 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/7 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: John Selden (Male, born 1584, died 1654), Genre: History, Genre: Law
Historical and Political Discourse of the Laws and Government of England
Record ID 210653
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 96
B. Gilberts Law of Evidence 8o
Borrowed: 1771/8/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/9/10 (Tuesday). 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.
Sir Geoffrey Gilbert (Male, born 1674, died 1726)
Genre: Law
The law of evidence [Gilbert]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection AB/GIL.
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Geoffrey Gilbert (Male, born 1674, died 1726)
Genre: Law
The law of evidence.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1760. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 8
ESTC: T129615
Sir Geoffrey Gilbert (Male, born 1674, died 1726)
Genre: Law
Law of Evidence
Borrowed: 1771/8/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/9/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: Sir Geoffrey Gilbert (Male, born 1674, died 1726), Genre: Law
Record ID 210641
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 96
Carpovius de criminibus fol.
Borrowed: 1771/8/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/8/15 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl.
Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1770. Life dates: 1747-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666)
Genre: Law
Practicae novae imperialis Saxonicae rerum criminalium pars prima, [-tertia] [Carpzov]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Macmillan Collection B.3.3.
Confidence level: Certain
Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666)
Genre: Law
Benedicti Carpzovii,... Practicae novae imperialis saxonicae rerum criminalium pars prima (-tertia), quae quaestionum fere universarum in materia cujusque generis homicidiorum fractae pacis publicae... decisiones absolutas, responsis scabinorum Lipsiensium approbatas... exhibet.
Language: Latin . Published: Leipzig. Date of publication: 1723. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 5
Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666)
Genre: Law
Practicae Novae Imperialis Saxonicae Rerum Criminalium
Borrowed: 1771/8/10 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/8/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Benedict Carpzov (Male, born 1595, died 1666), Genre: Law
Record ID 210656
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 97
Modern history vol. 12 & 13th in 8.o
Borrowed: 1771/8/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/15 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: fifteen shill. 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.
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 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: 1771/8/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/15 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Mackenzie of Dolphinton
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 12, Volume 13
Record ID 210689
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 99
Hoadly on the Sacrament 8o
Borrowed: 1771/9/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/18 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Sir David Dalrymple Lord Hailes
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: 1726-1792.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Curator. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Alexander Mason
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Benjamin Hoadly (Male, born 1676, died 1761)
Genre: Theology
A plain account of the nature and end of the Sacrament of the Lord's-Supper [Hoadly]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: HH.2/1.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Hoadly (Male, born 1676, died 1761)
Genre: Theology
A plain account of the nature and end of the Sacrament of the Lord’s-Supper. In which all the texts in the New Testament, relating to it, are produced and explained: and the Whole Doctrine about it, drawn from Them alone. To which are added, Forms of prayer.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1735. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: T18286
Benjamin Hoadly (Male, born 1676, died 1761)
Genre: Theology
Plain Account of the Nature and End of the Sacrament of the Lord’s-Supper
Borrowed: 1771/9/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/10/18 (Friday).
Borrowers: Sir David Dalrymple Lord Hailes, Alexander Mason
Author: Benjamin Hoadly (Male, born 1676, died 1761), Genre: Theology
Plain Account of the Nature and End of the Sacrament of the Lord’s-Supper
Record ID 210695
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 100
Principes du droit naturelle par Burlamaqui, in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/9/23 (Monday). Returned: 1771/10/23 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr George Wallace
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1754. Life dates: 1727-1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Jean Jacques Burlamaqui (Male, born 1694, died 1748)
Genre: Law
Principes du droit naturel [Burlamaqui]
Possible modern shelfmark: [g].2.25.
Confidence level: Certain
Jean Jacques Burlamaqui (Male, born 1694, died 1748)
Genre: Law
Principes du droit naturel.
Language: French . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1747. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 3
Jean Jacques Burlamaqui (Male, born 1694, died 1748)
Genre: Law
Principles of Natural Law [Jean Jacques Burlamaqui]
Borrowed: 1771/9/23 (Monday). Returned: 1771/10/23 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr George Wallace
Author: Jean Jacques Burlamaqui (Male, born 1694, died 1748), Genre: Law
Record ID 210692
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 100
Lindesay's of Pitscottie's history of Scotland fol
Borrowed: 1771/9/20 (Friday). Returned: 1771/10/20 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. 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 Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
History of Scotland; from 21 February, 1436. to March, 1565 [Lindsay/Freebairn] [folio]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.107.a.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland, from 21 February, 1436. to March, 1565: in which are contained accounts of many remarkable passages altogether differing from our other historians, and many facts are related, either concealed by some, or omitted by others.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1728. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T87021
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
History of Scotland from 1436 to 1565 [Robert Lindsay]
Borrowed: 1771/9/20 (Friday). Returned: 1771/10/20 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565), Genre: History
Record ID 210713
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 103
Nisbet's Heraldry vol. 2.d fol.
Borrowed: 1771/10/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three 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.
Alexander Nisbet (Male, born 1657, died 1725)
Genre: History
A system of heraldry speculative and practical [Nisbet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: AB.9.207.01.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Alexander Nisbet (Male, born 1657, died 1725)
Genre: History
A system of heraldry speculative and practical: with the true art of blazon, according to the most approved heralds in Europe: illustrated with suitable examples of armorial figures, and Atchievements of the most considerable Sirnames and Families in Scotland, &c. Together With Historical and Genealogical Memorials relative thereto.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1722. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T135745
Alexander Nisbet (Male, born 1657, died 1725)
Genre: History
System of Heraldry Speculative and Practical
Borrowed: 1771/10/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Alexander Nisbet (Male, born 1657, died 1725), Genre: History
System of Heraldry Speculative and Practical
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 210710
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 103
Tindal's Continuation of Rapin's hist. of England vol. 2.d fol
Borrowed: 1771/10/27 (Sunday). Returned: 1771/11/27 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: 1726-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (Male, born 1661, died 1725)
Genre: History
The history of England, by Mr. Rapin de Thoyras [Tindal]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.9.e.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (Male, born 1661, died 1725)
Genre: History
The history of England, by Mr. Rapin de Thoyras. Continued from the revolution to the accession of King George II. By N. Tindal, ... Illustrated ...
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1747. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 13 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: N8358
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (Male, born 1661, died 1725)
Genre: History
History of England [Paul Rapin de Thoyras]
Borrowed: 1771/10/27 (Sunday). Returned: 1771/11/27 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Author: Paul Rapin de Thoyras (Male, born 1661, died 1725), Genre: History
History of England [Paul Rapin de Thoyras]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 210740
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 106
Modern universal hist. vol. 7th 8o
Borrowed: 1771/11/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/15 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: seven shill. 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.
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 7
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: 1771/11/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/15 (Sunday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 210749
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 107
Lindesday's hist. of Scotland fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/16 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1752. Life dates: d. 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Librarian. Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
History of Scotland; from 21 February, 1436. to March, 1565 [Lindsay/Freebairn] [folio]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.107.a.13.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
The history of Scotland, from 21 February, 1436. to March, 1565: in which are contained accounts of many remarkable passages altogether differing from our other historians, and many facts are related, either concealed by some, or omitted by others.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1728. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: T87021
Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565)
Genre: History
History of Scotland from 1436 to 1565 [Robert Lindsay]
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/16 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr William Wallace of Cairnhill
Author: Robert Lindsay (Male, born c.1500, died 1565), Genre: History
Record ID 210758
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 108
Thurloe's State Papers vol. 4th fol
Borrowed: 1771/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound. sterl..
Mr Archibald Roberton of Bedlay
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: d. 1798.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Thurloe (Male, born 1616, died 1668)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A collection of the state papers of John Thurloe, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.5.a.4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
John Thurloe (Male, born 1616, died 1668)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A collection of the state papers of John Thurloe, Esq; secretary, first, to the Council of State, and afterwards to the two Protectors, Oliver and Richard Cromwell.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1742. Format: folio. Pagination: 7 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 22 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T160848
John Thurloe (Male, born 1616, died 1668)
Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe, Esq
Borrowed: 1771/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Archibald Roberton of Bedlay
Author: John Thurloe (Male, born 1616, died 1668), Genre: History, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe, Esq
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 210767
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 109
Breval's Travels 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/21 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: 1726-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Breval (Male, born c.1680, died 1738)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Remarks on several parts of Europe [Breval]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.127.a.30-31.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Breval (Male, born c.1680, died 1738)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Remarks on several parts of Europe, relating chiefly to their antiquities and history.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1738. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T89032
John Breval (Male, born c.1680, died 1738)
Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Remarks on Several Parts of Europe, Relating Chiefly to their Antiquities and History
Borrowed: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Author: John Breval (Male, born c.1680, died 1738), Genre: History, Genre: Travel
Remarks on Several Parts of Europe, Relating Chiefly to their Antiquities and History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210761
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 109
Anstis's history of the Order of the Garter 2 voll.
Borrowed: 1771/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pounds sterl.
Mr Andrew Plummer of Middlestead
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1748-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
John Anstis (Male, born 1669, died 1744)
Genre: History
The register of the most noble Order of the Garter [Anstis]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLSl: A.34.a.1,2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Anstis (Male, born 1669, died 1744)
Genre: History
The register of the most noble Order of the Garter, ... usually called the Black Book; with notes ... and an introduction prefixed by the editor.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T140329
John Anstis (Male, born 1669, died 1744)
Genre: History
Register of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Borrowed: 1771/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Plummer of Middlestead
Author: John Anstis (Male, born 1669, died 1744), Genre: History
Register of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210776
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 110
Wotton leges Wallicae fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/22 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one 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.
Genre: Law
Cyfreithjeu Hywel Dda ac eraill, seu leges Wallicae ecclesiasticae & civiles Hoeli Boni et aliorum Walliae principum [Wotton]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.144.5.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Law
Cyfreithjeu Hywel Dda ac eraill, seu leges Wallicae Ecclesiasticae & Civiles Hoeli Boni et Aliorum Walliae Principum, quas Ex variis Codicibus Manuscriptis eruit, Interpretatione Latina, Notis & Glossario illustravit Guilielmus Wottonus, S.T.P. adjuvante Mose Guilielmio, A.M.R.S. Soc. Qui & appendicem adjecit.
Language: Latin | Welsh . Published: London. Date of publication: 1730. Format: folio.
Editors: Wotton, William; Clarke, William
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T63960
Genre: Law
Cyfreithjeu Hywel Dda ac eraill, seu Leges Wallicae Ecclesiasticae & Civiles Hoeli Boni et Aliorum Walliae Principum
Borrowed: 1771/11/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/22 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Genre: Law
Record ID 210773
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 110
Harris's Collection of Voyages tom. 1.st fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound sterl..
Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1743-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels [Harris]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.126.b.28-29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. Or, a complete collection of voyages and travels. Consisting of above six hundred of the most authentic writers, beginning with Hackluit, Purchass, &c. in English; Ramusio, Alamandini, Carreri, &c. in Italian; Thevenot, Renaudot, Labat, &c. in French; De Brye, Grynaeus, Maffeus, &c. in Latin; Herrera, Oviedo, Coreal, &c. in Spanish; and the voyages under the direction of the East-India Company in Holland, in Dutch. Together with such other histories, voyages, travels, or discoveries, as are in general esteem; whether published in English, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, High and Low Dutch, or in any other European language. Containing whatever has been observed worthy of notice in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; in respect to the extent and situation of empires, kingdoms, provinces, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral, of each country: likewise the religion, manners, and customs of the several inhabitants, their government, arts and sciences, publick buildings, mountains, rivers, harbours, &c. Illustrated by proper charts, maps, and cuts. To which is prefixed a copious introduction, comprehending the rise and progress of the art of navigation, and its successive improvements; together with the invention and use of the loadstone, and its variation. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. Now carefully revised, with large additions, and continued down to the present time; including particular accounts of the manufactures and commerce of each country.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744-1748. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 140 times in 111 borrowing records
ESTC: N10532
John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Borrowed: 1771/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/12/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Author: John Harris (Male, born c.1677, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210782
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 111
Descriptions des Arts & metiers tom. 1 & 2. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/22 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Académie Royale des sciences (Paris) Académie des sciences (Paris) (Unspecified)
Genre: Reference Works
Descriptions des arts et métiers, faites ou approuvées par Messieurs de l'Académie Royale des Sciences.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: k.1.1-12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Académie Royale des sciences (Paris) Académie des sciences (Paris) (Unspecified)
Genre: Reference Works
Description des Arts et Métiers, faites ou approuvées par Messieurs de l'Académie Royale des Sciences.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1761-1788. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 3 borrowing records
Académie Royale des sciences (Paris) Académie des sciences (Paris) (Unspecified)
Genre: Reference Works
Description des Arts et Métiers, Faites ou Approuvées par Messieurs de l'Académie Royale des Sciences
Borrowed: 1771/11/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/22 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: Académie Royale des sciences (Paris) Académie des sciences (Paris) (Unspecified), Genre: Reference Works
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210794
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 112
Modern Universal hist. Vol. 9th & 10.th 8o
Borrowed: 1771/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/23 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: seven shill. 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.
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 9, Volume 10
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: 1771/11/23 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/23 (Monday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 210797
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 113
Horsley's Britannia fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/25 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound sterl..
Mr John Pringle
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: 1741-1811.
John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732)
Genre: History
Britannia Romana: or the Roman antiquities of Britain: in three books [Horsley]
Possible modern shelfmark: A.42.c.4.
Confidence level: Certain
John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732)
Genre: History
Britannia Romana: or the Roman antiquities of Britain: in three books. The I. Contains the history of all the Roman Transactions in Britain, with an account of their legionary and auxiliary forces employed here, and a determination of the stations per lineam valli; also a large description of the Roman walls, with maps of the same laid down from a geometrical survey. II. Contains a compleat collection of the Roman inscriptions and sculptures which have hitherto been discovered in Britain, with the letters engraved in their proper shape and proportionate size, and the reading placed under each; as also an historical account of them, with explanatory and critical observations. III. Contains the Roman Geography of Britain, in which are given the originals of Ptolemy, Antonini Itinerarium, the Notitia, the anonymous Ravennas, and Peutinger’s table, so far as they relate to this island, with particular essays on each of these ancient authors, and the several places in Britain mentioned by them. To which are added, A chronological table, and indexes to the inscriptions and sculptures after the manner of Gruier and Reinsius. also geographical indexes both of the latin and english names of the roman place in Britain, and a general index to the work. The whole illustrated with above an hundred copper plates.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1732. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T115200
John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732)
Genre: History
Britannia Romana: or The Roman Antiquities of Britain
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Pringle
Author: John Horsley (Male, born 1675, died 1732), Genre: History
Record ID 210821
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 116
Postlethwyths Dictionary two Volumes in folio
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/28 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pound sterl..
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.
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of ... Monsieur Savary, ... with large additions and improvements, ... By Malachy Postlethwayt, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ab.1.6-7.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
The universal dictionary of trade and commerce, translated from the French of the celebrated Monsieur Savary, Inspector-General of the manufactures for the King, at the Custom-house of Paris: with large additions and improvements, incorporated throughout the Whole work; Which more particularly accommodate the same to the trade and navigation Of these kingdoms, and the laws, customs, and usages, to which all traders are subject.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1751-1755. Format: folio.
Translators: Postlethwayt, Malachy, 1707?-1767
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: N35479
Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716)
Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Sir David Rae of Eskgrove; Lord Eskgrove
Author: Jacques Savary des Brûlons (Male, born 1657, died 1716), Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge, Genre: Reference Works
Universal Dictionary of Trade and Commerce
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210842
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 117
Atlas par Robert 4.to
Borrowed: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/29 (Sunday).
Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1743. Life dates: 1719-1784.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766)
Genre: Travel
Atlas universel [Robert]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Maps Reading Room EMW.X.037 .
Confidence level: Certain
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766)
Genre: Travel
Atlas Universel par M. Robert ... et par M. Robert de Vaugondy son fils, etc.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1757. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 19
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766)
Genre: Travel
Atlas Universel [Gilles Robert De Vaugondy]
Borrowed: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
Author: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (Male, born 1688, died 1766), Genre: Travel
Record ID 210839
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 117
Cicero's epistles by Melmoth 3 vol. 8.o
Borrowed: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/29 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1743. Life dates: 1719-1784.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
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: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
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 210833
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 117
Hook's Roman history vol. 1, 2, & 3 in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/29 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound sterl..
Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1743. Life dates: 1719-1784.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
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, 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: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/29 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall
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, Volume 3