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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.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
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 209606
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 42
Psalmanaazaar's Description of Formosa, 8o
Borrowed: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/2/22 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl.
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
George Psalmanazar (Male, born c.1679, died 1763)
Genre: Travel
An historical and geographical description of Formosa [Psalmanazar]
Possible modern shelfmark: Bl.5/2.7.
Confidence level: Certain
George Psalmanazar (Male, born c.1679, died 1763)
Genre: Travel
An historical and geographical description of Formosa, an island subject to the Emperor of Japan.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1704. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T137016
George Psalmanazar (Male, born c.1679, died 1763)
Genre: Travel
Historical and Geographical Description of Formosa
Borrowed: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/2/22 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: George Psalmanazar (Male, born c.1679, died 1763), Genre: Travel
Record ID 209672
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 43
Brerewood on the diversity of Languages &c. 8o
Borrowed: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/3/15 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six 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.
Edward Brerewood (Male, born c.1565, died 1613)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology, Genre: Travel
Enquiries touching the diversity of languages and religions [Brerewood]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ap].4/1.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Brerewood (Male, born c.1565, died 1613)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology, Genre: Travel
Enquiries tovching the diuersity of langvages, and religions, through the chiefe parts of the world.
Language: English | Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1622. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: S106413
Edward Brerewood (Male, born c.1565, died 1613)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology, Genre: Travel
Enquiries Touching the Diversity of Languages and Religions, through the Chief Parts of the World
Borrowed: 1771/2/15 (Friday). Returned: 1771/3/15 (Friday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Author: Edward Brerewood (Male, born c.1565, died 1613), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Theology, Genre: Travel
Enquiries Touching the Diversity of Languages and Religions, through the Chief Parts of the World
Record ID 210065
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 46
Mrs Macaulay's history vol. 2.d 4o
Borrowed: 1771/2/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/3/19 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Patrick Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1737-1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
The history of England from the accession of James I. to that of the Brunswick line [Macaulay]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.9.c.5-12..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
The history of England from the accession of James I. to that of the Brunswick line.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763-1783. Format: 4to. Pagination: 8 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 72 times in 42 borrowing records
ESTC: T106230
Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791)
Genre: History
History of England [Catherine Macaulay]
Borrowed: 1771/2/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/3/19 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Chalmers
Author: Catherine Macaulay (Female, born 1731, died 1791), Genre: History
History of England [Catherine Macaulay]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 210068
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 46
Description onf the west Indies 12.o
Borrowed: 1771/2/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/3/20 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1736-1785.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
N. N. (Unknown)
Genre: Travel
America: or An exact description of the West-Indies.
Possible modern shelfmark: E.133.g.14.
Confidence level: Certain
N. N. (Unknown)
Genre: Travel
America: or An exact description of the West-Indies: more especially of those provinces which are under the dominion of the King of Spain.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1655. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R209078
N. N. (Unknown)
Genre: Travel
America: or An Exact Description of the West-Indies: More Especially of Those Provinces which are under the Dominion of the King of Spain
Borrowed: 1771/2/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/3/20 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Record ID 210083
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 48
Dows history of Hindostan 2 vol. 4.o
Borrowed: 1771/2/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/26 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl..
Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1738-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar [Dow, 2 vols, 1768]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: Together with A Dissertation Concerning the Religion and Philosophy of the Brahmins; With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of Mahummud Shaw, to the present times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768-1772. Format: 4to.
Translators: Dow, Alexander, - 1779.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T91573
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Borrowed: 1771/2/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/3/26 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Elphinstone of Glack
Author: Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
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.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
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 210095
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 50
Sheridan's plan of Education 8o
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/4/5 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr Alexander Campbell of Barcaldine
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1745-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
A plan of education for the young nobility and gentry of Great Britain [Sheridan]
Possible modern shelfmark: I.25.a.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
A plan of education for the young nobility and gentry of Great Britain. Most humbly addressed to the father of his people.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 23
ESTC: T42422
Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788)
Genre: Education
Plan of Education for the Young Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/4/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Campbell of Barcaldine
Author: Thomas Sheridan (Male, born 1719, died 1788), Genre: Education
Plan of Education for the Young Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain
Record ID 210098
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 50
Graevij elementa Linguae Persicae 4o
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/4/5 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
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.
John Greaves (Male, born 1602, died 1652)
Genre: Education
Elementa linguae Persicae [Greaves]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.205.e.
Confidence level: Certain
John Greaves (Male, born 1602, died 1652)
Genre: Education
Elementa linguæ Persicæ, authore Johanne Gravio: item anonymus Persa de siglis Arabum & Persarum astronomicis.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1649. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R35448
John Greaves (Male, born 1602, died 1652)
Genre: Education
Elementa Linguae Persicae
Borrowed: 1771/3/5 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/4/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Murray Lord Henderland
Author: John Greaves (Male, born 1602, died 1652), Genre: Education
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 210179
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 56
Madox's forumulare Anglicanum fol.
Borrowed: 1771/4/5 (Friday). Returned: 1771/5/5 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
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.
Thomas Madox (Male, born 1666, died 1727)
Genre: Law
Formulare Anglicanum [Madox]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.161.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Madox (Male, born 1666, died 1727)
Genre: Law
Formulare Anglicanum: or, a collection of ancient charters and instruments of divers kinds, taken from the originals.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1702. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T97067
Thomas Madox (Male, born 1666, died 1727)
Genre: Law
Formulare Anglicanum: or, A Collection of Ancient Charters and Instruments of Divers Kinds
Borrowed: 1771/4/5 (Friday). Returned: 1771/5/5 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: Thomas Madox (Male, born 1666, died 1727), Genre: Law
Formulare Anglicanum: or, A Collection of Ancient Charters and Instruments of Divers Kinds
Record ID 210185
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 57
Dow's history of Hindostan 2 vol. 4o
Borrowed: 1771/4/8 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound [sic] sterl..
Mr Patrick Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1737-1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar [Dow, 2 vols, 1768]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: Together with A Dissertation Concerning the Religion and Philosophy of the Brahmins; With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of Mahummud Shaw, to the present times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768-1772. Format: 4to.
Translators: Dow, Alexander, - 1779.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T91573
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Borrowed: 1771/4/8 (Monday). Returned: 1771/5/8 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Chalmers
Author: Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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 210203
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 60
Robertson's history of Cha.s vol. 2d in 4o 1st & 2.d 4o Vol. 1 & 2.d 4o
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/5/22 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one guinea.
Mr Alexander Campbell of Barcaldine
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1745-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the reign of the Emperor Charles V [Robertson]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.98.b.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V. With a view of the progress of society in Europe, from the subversion of the Roman Empire, to the beginning of the sixteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 603 times in 452 borrowing records
ESTC: T71143
William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793)
Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Borrowed: 1771/3/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/5/22 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Campbell of Barcaldine
Author: William Robertson (Male, born 1721, died 1793), Genre: History
History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210209
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 61
Abi Jaaphar Ebn Tophail his Account of the Oriental philsophy. 12o
Borrowed: 1771/4/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/5/30 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill. sterl..
Mr William Gordon of Newhall
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: d. 1778.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Malik Ibn Ṭufayl (Male, died 1185)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An account of the Oriental philosophy [Ibn Ṭufayl/Pocock]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: CC.6/1.10 .
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Malik Ibn Ṭufayl (Male, died 1185)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An account of the Oriental philosophy, shewing the wisdom of some renowned men of the East; and particularly, the profound wisdom of Hai Ebn Yokdan, both in natural and divine things; which he attained without all converse with men, (while he lived in an island a solitar life, remote from all men from his infancy, till he arrived at such perfection) Writ originally in Arabick, by Abi Jaaphar Ebn Tophail; and out of the Arabick translated into Latine, by Edward Pocok, a student in Oxford; and now faithfully out of his Latine, translated into English: for a general service.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1674. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Pococke, Edward, 1604-1691
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R7120
Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Malik Ibn Ṭufayl (Male, died 1185)
Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Account of the Oriental Philosophy, Shewing the Wisdom of Some Renowned Men of the Eas
Borrowed: 1771/4/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/5/30 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Gordon of Newhall
Author: Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd al-Malik Ibn Ṭufayl (Male, died 1185), Genre: Lives, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Account of the Oriental Philosophy, Shewing the Wisdom of Some Renowned Men of the Eas
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 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 27 times in 20 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 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 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 210230
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 63
Spotiswood's Church Hist. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/6/14 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765. Life dates: 1744-1833.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639)
Genre: History
The history of the church and state of Scotland [Spottiswood]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: R.290.a.
Confidence level: Certain
John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639)
Genre: History
The history of the church and state of Scotland, beginning the year of our Lord 203, and continued to the end of the reign of King James the VI. of ever blessed memory. In seven books. Wherein are described, the progress of Christianity, the persecutions and interruption of it, the foundation of churches, the erecting of bishopricks, the building and endowing monasteries and other religious places, the succession of bishops in their sees, the reformation of religion, and the frequent disturbances of that nation by wars, conspiracies, tumults, schisms. Together wit great variety of other matters, both ecclesiastical and political.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1677. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 10
ESTC: R15391
John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639)
Genre: History
History of the Church of Scotland, Beginning the Year of our Lord 203, and Continued to the End of the Reign of King James the VI
Borrowed: 1771/5/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/6/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Bannatyne William Macleod William McLeod
Author: John Spottiswood (Male, born 1565, died 1639), Genre: History
Record ID 210227
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 63
State Trials vol. 10th fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Compleat collection of state-tryals. (original title)
Collection of state-trials, and proceedings, upon high treason, and other crimes and misdemeanours, from the reign of Queen Anne, to the present time. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection 3 D/H.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A collection of state-trials, and proceedings, upon high-treason, and other crimes and misdemeanours, from the reign of Queen Anne, to the present time. Volume IX [-X].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T148948
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings, upon High-Treason, and other Crimes and Misdemeanours, from the Reign of Queen Anne, to the Present Time. Volume IX [-X].
Borrowed: 1771/5/13 (Monday). Returned: 1771/6/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10
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 10 times in 5 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 210248
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 66
Brady's Introcuction to old English History fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/30 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: four pounds sterl..
Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1712-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
An introduction to the old English history, comprehended in three several tracts [Brady]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.10.a.4.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
An introduction to the old English history, comprehended in three several tracts. The first, an answer to Mr. Petyt’s Rights of the commons asserted; and to a book intituled, Jani Anglorum facies nova; the second edition very much inlarged. The second, an answer to a book intituled, Argumentum antinormanicum, much upon the same subject; never before published. The third, the exact history of the succession of the crown of England; the second edition, also very much inlarged. Together with an appendix containing several records, and a series of great councils and Parliaments before and after the conquest, unto the end of the reign of Henry the Third. And a glossary expounding many words used frequently in our antient records, laws and historians.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1684. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R34414
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Introduction to the Old English History
Borrowed: 1771/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/30 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700), Genre: History, Genre: Law
Record ID 210251
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 66
& History of England [with the Continuation] 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/30 (Sunday). 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.
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History
Complete history of England [Brady]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.10.a.7 .
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History
A complete history of England, from the first entrance of the Romans under the conduct of Julius Caesar, unto the end of the reign of King Henry III.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1685. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: R19638
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History
Complete History of England [Robert Brady]
Borrowed: 1771/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/30 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700), Genre: History
Record ID 210254
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 66
[& History of England] with the Continuation 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/30 (Sunday). 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.
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History
A continuation of the complete history of England [Brady]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.10.a.5 .
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History
A continuation of the complete history of England: containing the lives and reigns of Edward I. II. & III. and Richard the Second.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1700. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: R8686
Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700)
Genre: History
Continuation of the Complete History of England [Robert Brady]
Borrowed: 1771/5/31 (Friday). Returned: 1771/6/30 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Robert Brady (Male, born c.1627, died 1700), Genre: History
Continuation of the Complete History of England [Robert Brady]
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 210272
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 68
Derham's Physico-Theology 8o
Borrowed: 1771/6/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/7/14 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six 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.
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from his works of creation [Derham]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: HH.5/1.5.
Confidence level: Very likely
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from His works of creation. Being the substance of sixteen sermons Preached in St. Mary le Bow-Church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle’s Lectures, in the Year 1711 and 1712. With large Notes, and many curious Observations.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1714. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T70362
William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from His Works of Creation
Borrowed: 1771/6/14 (Friday). Returned: 1771/7/14 (Sunday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Author: William Derham (Male, born 1657, died 1735), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Theology
Physico-Theology: or, a Demonstration of the Being and Attributes of God, from His Works of Creation
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 210278
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 69
Wilughbeij Ornithologia fol.
Borrowed: 1771/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/7/15 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Henry Home Lord Kames
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1723. Life dates: 1696-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Mr Alexander Kemp
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Francis Willughby (Male, born 1635, died 1672)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Willughby Ornithologiae (original title)
The ornithology of Francis Willughby of Middleton in the county of Warwick Esq. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Am.1.19.
Confidence level: Certain
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Francis Willughby (Male, born 1635, died 1672)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The ornithology of Francis Willughby of Middleton in the county of Warwick Esq; fellow of the Royal Society. In three books. Wherein all the birds hitherto known, being reduced into a method sutable to their natures, are accurately described.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1678. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R9288
John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Francis Willughby (Male, born 1635, died 1672)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Ornithology of Francis Willughby of Middleton
Borrowed: 1771/6/15 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/7/15 (Monday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Author: John Ray (Male, born 1627, died 1705), Francis Willughby (Male, born 1635, died 1672), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 210407
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 74
Turner's Wisdom of God in the Redemption of Man. 8o
Borrowed: 1771/6/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/7/25 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shill..
Mr George Clerk
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: d. 1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Turner (Male, born 1660, died 1720)
Genre: Sermons
The wisdom of God in the redemption of man, as deliver'd in Holy Scripture [Turner]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: OO.3/1.7.
Confidence level: Certain
John Turner (Male, born 1660, died 1720)
Genre: Sermons
The wisdom of God in the redemption of man, as deliver’d in Holy Scripture, Vindicated from the Chief Objections of our Modern Infidels. In Eight Sermons, Preach’d at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, in the Year 1708. at the Lecture Founded by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esquire. In which the true Nature and Necessity of Atonement and Satisfaction for Sins are at large Explain’d and Prov’d both from Scripture and Reason.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1709. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T115678
John Turner (Male, born 1660, died 1720)
Genre: Sermons
Wisdom of God in the Redemption of Man, as Deliver’d in Holy Scripture
Borrowed: 1771/6/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/7/25 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr George Clerk
Author: John Turner (Male, born 1660, died 1720), Genre: Sermons
Wisdom of God in the Redemption of Man, as Deliver’d in Holy Scripture
Record ID 210437
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 76
Martin's Description of the Western Isles of Scotland 8o
Borrowed: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/29 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six shill. 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.
W. Macdonald
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Martin Martin (Male, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Description of the Western Islands of Scotland [Martin]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: H.32.a.31.
Confidence level: Certain
Martin Martin (Male, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
A description of the Western Islands of Scotland. Containing a full account of their situation, extent, soils, product, harbours, Bays, Tides, Anchoring Places, and Fisheries. The Ancient and Modern Government, Religion and Customs of the Inhabitants, particularly of their Druids, Heathen Temples, Monasteries, Churches, Chappels, Antiquities, Monuments, Forts, Caves, and other Curiosities of Art and Nature. Of their Admirable and Expeditious way of Curing most Diseases by Simples of their own Product. A Particular Account of the Second Sight, or Faculty of foreseeing things to come, by way of Vision, so common among them. A Brief Hint of Methods to Improve Trade in that Country, both by Sea and Land. With a new map of the whole, describing the Harbours, Anchoring Places, and dangerous Rocks, for the benefit of Sailers. To which is added a Brief Description of the Isles of Orkney, and Schetland. To which is added a brief description of the Isles of Orkney, and Schetland.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1703. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 18
ESTC: T94240
Martin Martin (Male, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Description of the Western Islands of Scotland
Borrowed: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/29 (Saturday).
Borrowers: Mr John Maclaurin Lord Dreghorn, W. Macdonald
Author: Martin Martin (Male, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Record ID 210434
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 76
Burrow's Reports 2 vol. fol.[Note in margin:] one of the vol. Return.d AB
Borrowed: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/29 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound sterl..
Mr John Swinton of Swinton; junior
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1744. Life dates: d. 1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Roderick Macleod
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Writer to the Signet (WS). Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the death of Lord Raymond [Burrow]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.159.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the death of Lord Raymond; in four parts, Distributed according to the Times of his four Successors, Lord Hardwicke, Sir William Lee, Sir Dudley Ryder, and Lord Mansfield.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766-1780. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 28 borrowing records
ESTC: T97747
James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the Death of Lord Raymond
Borrowed: 1771/6/27 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/6/29 (Saturday).
Borrowers: Mr John Swinton of Swinton; junior, Roderick Macleod
Author: James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Law
Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the Death of Lord Raymond
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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 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.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
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 210518
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 81
Parliamentary history vol. 20th & ?? 8o Item
Borrowed: 1771/7/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/10 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr William Binning of Walifoord
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1740. Life dates: 1710-1791.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Debrett's Parliamentary Register (original title)
Parliamentary register; or, history of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ax.2.18-53.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History, Genre: Law
The Parliamentary register; or, History of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons; containing an account of the most interesting speeches and motions; accurate copies of the most remarkable letters and papers; of the most material evidence, petitions, &c. laid before and offered to the House, during the first session of the fifteenth Parliament of Great Britain. Begun to be holden at Westminster on the 31st day of October 1780.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781-1796. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 45 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 148 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T147413
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Parliamentary Register; or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History, Genre: Law
The Parliamentary register; or, History of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1797-1802. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 18 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T147414
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Parliamentary Register; or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
Borrowed: 1771/7/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/10 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr William Binning of Walifoord
Parliamentary Register; or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20
Record ID 210536
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 84
Sandford's Coronation of K. James II. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/8/16 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five guineas.
Mr Andrew Plummer of Middlestead
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1748-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Francis Sandford (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: History
History of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.12.a.7.
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Sandford (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: History
The history of the coronation of the most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch, James II.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1687. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R22422
Francis Sandford (Male, born 1630, died 1694)
Genre: History
History of the Coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II
Borrowed: 1771/7/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/8/16 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Plummer of Middlestead
Author: Francis Sandford (Male, born 1630, died 1694), Genre: History
History of the Coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II
Record ID 210581
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 90
Athenian Mercury vol. 1st. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/29 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound sterl..
Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: Periodicals
Athenian Gazette (original title)
The Athenian Mercury (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.3.2-4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Periodicals
The Athenian mercury. Resolving weekly all the most nice and curious questions propos’d by the ingenious.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1691-1697. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: P1742
Genre: Periodicals
Athenian Mercury. Resolving Weekly all the Most Nice and Curious Questions Propos’d by the Ingenious
Borrowed: 1771/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1771/8/29 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Genre: Periodicals
Athenian Mercury. Resolving Weekly all the Most Nice and Curious Questions Propos’d by the Ingenious
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210575
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 90
Commyn's Digest vol. 2 & 4.th fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/28 (Sunday). Returned: 1771/8/1 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Sir John Comyns (Male, born c.1667, died 1740)
Genre: Law
A digest of the laws of England [Comyns]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.143.1].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Sir John Comyns (Male, born c.1667, died 1740)
Genre: Law
A digest of the laws of England. By the Right Honourable Sir John Comyns, Knight; Late Lord Chief Baron of His Majesty’s Court of Exchequer.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762-1767. Format: folio. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T140618
Sir John Comyns (Male, born c.1667, died 1740)
Genre: Law
Digest of the Laws of England
Borrowed: 1771/7/28 (Sunday). Returned: 1771/8/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Author: Sir John Comyns (Male, born c.1667, died 1740), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
Record ID 210572
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 90
Coke's Commentary part. 1st. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/7/28 (Sunday). Returned: 1771/8/1 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: four pound sterl..
Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1762. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Sir Edward Coke (Male, born 1552, died 1634)
Genre: Law
The first part of the Institutes of the laws of England. Or, A commentary upon Littleton [Coke]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.143.2].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Edward Coke (Male, born 1552, died 1634)
Genre: Law
The first part of the institutes of the laws of England. Or, a commentary upon Littleton.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T117845
Sir Edward Coke (Male, born 1552, died 1634)
Genre: Law
First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England. Or, A Commentary upon Littleton
Borrowed: 1771/7/28 (Sunday). Returned: 1771/8/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird
Author: Sir Edward Coke (Male, born 1552, died 1634), Genre: Law
First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England. Or, A Commentary upon Littleton
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 210593
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 91
Dow's history of Hindostan 2 vol. in 4.o
Borrowed: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/30 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound sterl..
Mr John Mackenzie of Dolphinton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1748-1788.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland. Law > Advocate.
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar [Dow, 2 vols, 1768]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.141.a.12-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
The history of Hindostan; from the earliest account of time, to the death of Akbar; translated from the Persian of Mahummud Casim Ferishta of Delhi: Together with A Dissertation Concerning the Religion and Philosophy of the Brahmins; With an appendix, containing the history of the Mogul empire, from its decline in the reign of Mahummud Shaw, to the present times.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768-1772. Format: 4to.
Translators: Dow, Alexander, - 1779.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 57 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T91573
Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Borrowed: 1771/7/31 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/8/30 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Mackenzie of Dolphinton
Author: Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī Firishtah (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History
History of Hindostan; from the Earliest Account of Time, to the Death of Akbar
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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 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 210614
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 93
Dr Henry's History of England 4o
Borrowed: 1771/8/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/9/3 (Tuesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one guinea.
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.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans [Henry]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.11.a.8-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1771/8/3 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/9/3 (Tuesday).
Borrowers: Sir David Dalrymple Lord Hailes, Alexander Mason
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
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 210620
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 94
Cumminghame's Law Dictioanry 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/8/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/8/9 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: three pound sterl..
Mr John Scott
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: d. 1780.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Law
A new and complete law-dictionary, or, General abridgment of the law [Cunningham]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.143.1].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Law
A new and complete law-dictionary. Or, general abridgment of the law; on a more extensive plan than any law-dictionary hitherto published.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764-1765. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T140761
Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789)
Genre: Law
New and Complete Law-Dictionary
Borrowed: 1771/8/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/8/9 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Scott
Author: Timothy Cunningham (Male, died 1789), Genre: Law
New and Complete Law-Dictionary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
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 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 137 times in 38 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 210659
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 97
Slezer's theatrum Scotiae fol.
Borrowed: 1771/8/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/15 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five pound sterl..
Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: 1734-1819.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Slezer (Male, died 1714)
Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae [Slezer]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ry.III.a.3.
Confidence level: Certain
John Slezer (Male, died 1714)
Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the prospects of their Majesties castles and palaces: together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges; the ruins of many ancient abbeys, churches, monasteries and convents, within the said kingdom. All curiously engraven on copper plates. With a short description of each place.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1693. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: R187144
John Slezer (Male, died 1714)
Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the Prospects of their Majesties Castles and Palaces
Borrowed: 1771/8/14 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/9/15 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Author: John Slezer (Male, died 1714), Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the Prospects of their Majesties Castles and Palaces
Record ID 210662
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 98
Burn's ecclesiastical Law vol. 1.st in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/8/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/9/20 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl..
Mr Ilay Campbell of Succoth
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1757. Life dates: 1734-1823.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Lord President. Law > Dean of Faculty. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785)
Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical law [Burn]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.143.3].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785)
Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical law.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1763. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 14 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T70032
Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785)
Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical Law [Richard Burn]
Borrowed: 1771/8/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/9/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Ilay Campbell of Succoth
Author: Richard Burn (Male, born 1709, died 1785), Genre: Law
Ecclesiastical Law [Richard Burn]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 210668
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 98
State Trials vol. 2d & 6th fol
Borrowed: 1771/8/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/9/20 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl..
Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1745-1813.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Compleat collection of state-tryals. (original title)
Collection of state-trials, and proceedings, upon high treason, and other crimes and misdemeanours, from the reign of Queen Anne, to the present time. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection 3 D/H.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A collection of state-trials, and proceedings, upon high-treason, and other crimes and misdemeanours, from the reign of Queen Anne, to the present time. Volume IX [-X].
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 29 borrowing records
ESTC: T148948
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings, upon High-Treason, and other Crimes and Misdemeanours, from the Reign of Queen Anne, to the Present Time. Volume IX [-X].
Borrowed: 1771/8/20 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/9/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 6
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 210707
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 102
Goodwinus de praesulibus Angliae 4.
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Reverend Robert Henry
Gender: Male.
Life dates: 1718-1790.
Occupation (normalised): Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Church of Scotland.
Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633)
Genre: Lives
De praesulibus Angliae commentarius [Godwin]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.37.d.2.
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633)
Genre: Lives
De præsulibvs Angliæ commentarius: omnivm episcoporvm, necnon et cardinalivm eivsdem gentis, nomina, tempora, seriem, atqve actiones maximè memorabiles ab vltima antiquitate repetita complexus.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1616. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: S122562
Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633)
Genre: Lives
De Praesulibus Angliae Commentarius
Borrowed: 1771/10/16 (Wednesday). Returned: 1771/11/16 (Saturday).
Borrower: Reverend Robert Henry
Author: Francis Godwin (Male, born 1562, died 1633), Genre: Lives
Record ID 210716
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 103
Item Prynne's History of King John &c. vol. 3d fol
Borrowed: 1771/10/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
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.
William Prynne (Male, born 1600, died 1669)
Genre: Lives
The history of King John, King Henry III. and the most illustrious King Edward the I [Prynne]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.36.a.15.
Confidence level: Certain
William Prynne (Male, born 1600, died 1669)
Genre: Lives
The history of King John, King Henry III. and the most illustrious King Edward the I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1670. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R471
William Prynne (Male, born 1600, died 1669)
Genre: Lives
History of King John, King Henry III. and the Most Illustrious King Edward the I
Borrowed: 1771/10/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Blair of Avonton; Lord Avonton
Author: William Prynne (Male, born 1600, died 1669), Genre: Lives
History of King John, King Henry III. and the Most Illustrious King Edward the I
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 210719
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 104
Sarpi historia Concilij Tridentini fol
Borrowed: 1771/10/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound sterl.
Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1743-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Mr Archibald Fletcher of Parkhill
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Admission date: 1790. Life dates: 1745-1828.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Writer to the Signet (WS).
Paolo Sarpi (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
Historia del Concilio Tridentino di Pietro Soave Polano [Sarpi]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.169.a.2.
Confidence level: Certain
Paolo Sarpi (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
Historia del Concilio Tridentino. Nella qvale si scoprono tutti gl’ artificii della Corte di Roma, per impedire che né la veritá di dogmi si palesasse, né la riforma del Papato, & della Chiesa si trattasse.
Language: Italian . Published: London. Date of publication: 1619. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: S116701
Paolo Sarpi (Male, born 1552, died 1623)
Genre: History
History of the Council of Trent
Borrowed: 1771/10/21 (Monday). Returned: 1771/11/21 (Thursday).
Borrowers: Mr James Grant of Corrimony, Mr Archibald Fletcher of Parkhill
Author: Paolo Sarpi (Male, born 1552, died 1623), Genre: History
Record ID 210737
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 106
Henry's history of England vol. 1.st 4o
Borrowed: 1771/11/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/14 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one guinea.
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.
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans [Henry]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.11.a.8-13.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
The history of Great Britain, from the first invasion of it by the Romans Under Julius Caesar.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771-1793. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 301 times in 203 borrowing records
ESTC: T93697
Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790)
Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Borrowed: 1771/11/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/14 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Mackenzie of Dolphinton
Author: Robert Henry (Male, born 1718, died 1790), Genre: History
History of Great Britain [Robert Henry]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
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 137 times in 38 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 210746
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 107
Addison's Travels 8o
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/16 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
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.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Remarks on several parts of Italy, &c. in the years 1701, 1702, 1703 [Addison]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.167.f.
Confidence level: Very likely
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Remarks on several parts of Italy, &c. in the years 1701, 1702, 1703.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1705. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 16
ESTC: T74575
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Travel
Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years 1701, 1702, 1703.
Borrowed: 1771/11/16 (Saturday). Returned: 1771/12/16 (Monday).
Borrower: Sir David Dalrymple Lord Hailes
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Travel
Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Years 1701, 1702, 1703.
Record ID 210755
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 108
Item Manstein's Memoirs of Russia. 4o
Borrowed: 1771/11/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/19 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
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.
Cristof Hermann Manstein (Male, born 1711, died 1757)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Russia, historical, political, and military, from the year M DCC XXVII, to M DCC XLIV [Manstein]
Confidence level: Certain
Cristof Hermann Manstein (Male, born 1711, died 1757)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Russia, historical, political, and military, from the year M DCC XXVII, to M DCC Xliv.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: 4to.
Editors: Hume, David.
Number of borrowings: 17
ESTC: T122596
Cristof Hermann Manstein (Male, born 1711, died 1757)
Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Russia, Historical, Political, and Military, from the Year MDCC XXVII, to MDCC XIIV
Borrowed: 1771/11/19 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
Author: Cristof Hermann Manstein (Male, born 1711, died 1757), Genre: Travel
Memoirs of Russia, Historical, Political, and Military, from the Year MDCC XXVII, to MDCC XIIV
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 210770
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 109
Busching's Geography vol. 3.d 4o
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.
Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New system of geography [Busching]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new system of geography: in which is given, a general account of the situation and limits, the manners, history, ... of the several kingdoms and states.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 92 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T130253
Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New System of Geography
Borrowed: 1771/11/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Author: Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793), Genre: Natural Philosophy
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 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 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 210785
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 111
Slezer's Theat. Scotiae 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.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
John Slezer (Male, died 1714)
Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae [Slezer]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ry.III.a.3.
Confidence level: Certain
John Slezer (Male, died 1714)
Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the prospects of their Majesties castles and palaces: together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges; the ruins of many ancient abbeys, churches, monasteries and convents, within the said kingdom. All curiously engraven on copper plates. With a short description of each place.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1693. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 7
ESTC: R187144
John Slezer (Male, died 1714)
Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the Prospects of their Majesties Castles and Palaces
Borrowed: 1771/11/22 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/22 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Crosbie of Holm
Author: John Slezer (Male, died 1714), Genre: Travel
Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the Prospects of their Majesties Castles and Palaces
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 137 times in 38 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.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Law > Clerk of Session.
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 210806
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 114
Debates of the house of Com. vol. 5 & 6
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/25 (Wednesday).
Mr Patrick Chalmers
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1764. Life dates: 1737-1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Parliament. House of Commons Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Debates and proceedings of the British House of Commons [Almon; Bladon]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Aw.3.20-29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Parliament. House of Commons Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The debates and proceedings of the British House of Commons, during the third, fourth, and fifth sessions of the third Parliament of His Late Majesty George II.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766-1775. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 11 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 7 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T145286
Parliament. House of Commons Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Debates and Proceedings of the British House of Commons
Borrowed: 1771/11/25 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/25 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Chalmers
Author: Parliament. House of Commons Great Britain (Unspecified), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Debates and Proceedings of the British House of Commons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 210815
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 115
Lithgow's Travels 4o
Borrowed: 1771/11/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/26 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five shillings sterl..
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
William Lithgow (Male, born 1582, died 1645)
Genre: Travel
A most delectable and true discourse, of an admired and painefull peregrination from Scotland, to the most famous kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affricke [Lithgow]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: H.32.a.9.
Confidence level: Certain
William Lithgow (Male, born 1582, died 1645)
Genre: Travel
A most delectable and true discourse, of an admired and painefull peregrination from Scotland, to the most famous kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affricke. With the particular descriptions (more exactly set downe then hath beene heeretofore in English) of Italy, Sycilia, Dalmatia, Ilyria, Epire, Peloponnesus, Macedonia, Thessalia, and the whole continent of Greece, Creta, Rhodes, the Iles Cyclades ... and the chiefest countries of Asia Minor. From thence, to Cyprus, Phænicia, Syria ... and the sacred citie Ierusalem, &c.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1616. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: S108584
William Lithgow (Male, born 1582, died 1645)
Genre: Travel
Discourse, of an Admired and Painefull Peregrination from Scotland
Borrowed: 1771/11/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/26 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: William Lithgow (Male, born 1582, died 1645), Genre: Travel
Discourse, of an Admired and Painefull Peregrination from Scotland
Record ID 210824
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 116
Busching's Geography vol. 1 & 2.d in 4o
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/28 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound sterl..
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New system of geography [Busching]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A new system of geography: in which is given, a general account of the situation and limits, the manners, history, ... of the several kingdoms and states.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1762. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 92 times in 23 borrowing records
ESTC: T130253
Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
New System of Geography
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: Anton Friedrich Büsching (Male, born 1724, died 1793), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 4
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 210827
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 116
Burnet's memoirs of the Dukes of Hamilton, fol.
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/28 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The memoires of the lives and actions of James and William, Dukes of Hamilton and Castleherald, &c. [Burnet]
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The memoires of the lives and actions of James and William Dukes of Hamilton and Castleherald, &c. In which an account is given of the rise and progress of the civil wars of Scotland: with other great transactions both in England and Germany, from the year 1625, to the year 1652. Together with many letters, instructions, and other papers, written by King Charles the I.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1677. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 21
ESTC: R15331
Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715)
Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Memoires of the Lives and Actions of James and William Dukes of Hamilton and Castleherald, &c.
Borrowed: 1771/11/28 (Thursday). Returned: 1771/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: Gilbert Burnet (Male, born 1643, died 1715), Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Memoires of the Lives and Actions of James and William Dukes of Hamilton and Castleherald, &c.
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 235 times in 179 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
Record ID 210830
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 117
Burrow's Reports 2 vol. fol
Borrowed: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/6 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pound sterl..
Mr Alexander Lockhart of Craighouse; Lord Covington
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1723. Life dates: 1700-1782.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Mr William Finlayson
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Notaries/Clerks. Law > Writer/Procurator.
James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the death of Lord Raymond [Burrow]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.159.2.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the death of Lord Raymond; in four parts, Distributed according to the Times of his four Successors, Lord Hardwicke, Sir William Lee, Sir Dudley Ryder, and Lord Mansfield.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1766-1780. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 75 times in 28 borrowing records
ESTC: T97747
James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782)
Genre: Law
Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the Death of Lord Raymond
Borrowed: 1771/11/29 (Friday). Returned: 1771/12/6 (Friday).
Borrowers: Mr Alexander Lockhart of Craighouse; Lord Covington, Mr William Finlayson
Author: James Burrow (Male, born 1701, died 1782), Genre: Law
Reports of Cases Adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench, since the Death of Lord Raymond
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210857
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 119
South's Sermons vol. 1 & 2d 8o[Note in margin:] 2.st [sic] Vol. of South returnd AB
Borrowed: 1771/12/2 (Monday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Foulis of Ratho
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1730. Life dates: d. 1772.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons preached upon several occasions [South]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: OO.5/1.3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons preached upon several occasions. Vol. 1.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1715. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T177469
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions [Robert South]
Confidence level: Certain
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons preached upon several occasions. By Robert South, D.D. The second volume.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1715. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T216486
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions [Robert South]
Confidence level: Certain
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons upon several subjects and occasions. By Robert South, D.D. The third volume.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1718. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T179488
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Robert South]
Confidence level: Certain
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons preached at several times, and upon several occasions. By Robert South, D.D. &c. Vol. IV.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1715. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T131405
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Robert South]
Confidence level: Certain
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons and discourses on several subjects and occasions. By Robert South, D. D. late Prebendary of Westminster, and Canon of Christ-Church, Oxon, &c. Vol. V.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1717. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T139554
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Robert South]
Confidence level: Certain
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve sermons and discourses on several subjects and occasions. By Robert South, D. D. late Prebendary of Westminster, and Canon of Christ-Church, Oxon, &c. Vol. VI.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1717. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 10 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T139555
Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716)
Genre: Sermons
Twelve Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Robert South]
Borrowed: 1771/12/2 (Monday). Returned: 1772/1/2 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Foulis of Ratho
Author: Robert South (Male, born 1634, died 1716), Genre: Sermons
Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions [Robert South], Twelve Sermons and Discourses on Several Subjects and Occasions [Robert South]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210872
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 120
Parliamentary history vol 20th & 22d. 8vo
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Debrett's Parliamentary Register (original title)
Parliamentary register; or, history of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons. (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ax.2.18-53.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20, Volume 22
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History, Genre: Law
The Parliamentary register; or, History of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons; containing an account of the most interesting speeches and motions; accurate copies of the most remarkable letters and papers; of the most material evidence, petitions, &c. laid before and offered to the House, during the first session of the fifteenth Parliament of Great Britain. Begun to be holden at Westminster on the 31st day of October 1780.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1781-1796. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 45 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 148 times in 30 borrowing records
ESTC: T147413
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Parliamentary Register; or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History, Genre: Law
The Parliamentary register; or, History of the proceedings and debates of the House of Commons.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1797-1802. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 18 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 132 times in 26 borrowing records
ESTC: T147414
Genre: History, Genre: Law
Parliamentary Register; or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Parliamentary Register; or, History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
Volumes borrowed: Volume 20, Volume 22
Record ID 210866
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 120
Salkeld's Reports 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench [Salkeld]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.163.3].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Reports of cases adjudged in the Court of King’s Bench; with some special cases in the courts of Chancery, Common Pleas and Exchequer, from the first year of K. William and Q. Mary, to the tenth year of Queen Anne.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721-1722. Format: folio.
Editors: Salkeld, William, 1671-1715
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 10 borrowing records
ESTC: T97359
Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Author: Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified), Genre: Law
Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210869
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 120
Hardwickes Cases fol.
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases argued and adjudged, in the Court of King’s Bench, at Westminster, in the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th years of the reign of his late Majesty, King George the Second. During which time the late Lord Chief Justice Hardwicke presided in that court [Hardwicke]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.161.3].
Confidence level: Certain
Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases argued and adjudged, in the Court of King’s Bench, At Westminster, in the 7th , 8th, 9th, and 10th years of the Reign of his Late Majesty, King George the Second. During which time the late Lord Chief Justice Hardwicke presided in that court. To which are added, Some Determinations of the Late Lord Chief Justice Lee; and also Two Equity Ones by Lord chancellor Hardwicke.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1770. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T141219
Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified)
Genre: Law
Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of King's Bench
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Author: Court of King's Bench Great Britain (Unspecified), Genre: Law
Record ID 210863
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 120
Bacon's Abridgt vol. 2.d fol.
Borrowed: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: see entry above.
Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Matthew Bacon (Male)
Genre: Law
New abridgment of the law [Bacon]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR E.143.4].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
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: 1771/12/3 (Tuesday). Returned: 1771/12/9 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch
Author: Matthew Bacon (Male), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 210881
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 221
Ferguson's Lectures 4o
Borrowed: 1771/12/4 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/4 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten 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.
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on select subjects: in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics [Ferguson 1764]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Cp.4.30(1).
Confidence level: Certain
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 51
ESTC: T53437
James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics
Borrowed: 1771/12/4 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/4 (Saturday).
Borrowers: Mr Thomas Miller of Glenlee; Lord Barskimming; Lord Glenlee, William Murray
Author: James Ferguson (Male, born 1710, died 1776), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics
Record ID 210884
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 222
Beaumont & Fletchers plays 10 vol. 8o
Borrowed: 1771/12/5 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/5 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl..
Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1768. Life dates: 1746-1809.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
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: 1771/12/5 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/5 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres
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 210902
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 223
Rymer's foedera tom X & XI fol.[Note in margin:] The tenth vol. returned. AB.
Borrowed: 1771/12/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/10 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five guineas.
Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: 1734-1819.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713)
Genre: History
Foedera [Rymer]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: AB.10.210.18-37.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10, Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713)
Genre: History
Foedera, conventiones, literæ, et cujuscunque generis acta publica, inter reges Angliæ, et alios quosuis imperatores, reges, ... ab anno 11O1, ad nostra usque tempora, habita aut tractata; ... In lucem missa de mandato Reginæ.
Language: Latin . Published: London. Date of publication: 1704-1735. Format: folio. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T148099
Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713)
Genre: History
Foedera, Conventiones, Literae, et Cujuscunque Generis Acta Publica, inter Reges Angliae, et Alios Quosuis Imperatores, Reges
Borrowed: 1771/12/10 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/10 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Adam Rolland of Gask
Author: Thomas Rymer (Male, born 1641, died 1713), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10, Volume 11
Record ID 210896
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 223
Dodsley's Collection of Old Plays vol. 2d & 8.th
Borrowed: 1771/12/6 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/6 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two pounds sterl.
Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1712-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: Drama
Select collection of old plays [Dodsley]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Al].7/1.1-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 8
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Drama
A select collection of old plays.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 12 vols.
Editors: Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T79279
Borrowed: 1771/12/6 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/6 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Genre: Drama
Select Collection of Old Plays
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 8
Record ID 210905
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 224
Boyle's free enqury in the received notion of Nature &c 8o
Borrowed: 1771/12/12 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/12 (Sunday). Fine pledged in case of late return: six shill. sterl..
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A free enquiry into the vulgarly receiv'd notion of nature [Boyle]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: M.33.f.26.
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
A free enquiry into the vulgarly receiv’d notion of nature; made in an essay, address’d to a friend.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1685/6. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: R11778
Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Free Enquiry into the Vulgarly Receiv’d Notion of Nature
Borrowed: 1771/12/12 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/1/12 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: Robert Boyle (Male, born 1627, died 1691), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Record ID 210914
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 225
Modern universal hist. vol. 11. 8o
Borrowed: 1771/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/14 (Tuesday). 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 11
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 137 times in 38 borrowing records
ESTC: N472050
Borrowed: 1771/12/14 (Saturday). Returned: 1772/1/14 (Tuesday).
Borrowers: Mr Henry Home Lord Kames, Mr Alexander Kemp
Genre: History
Modern Part of the Universal History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 210920
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 226
The general Dictionary by Bale vol. 7th fol
Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one 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.
Alexander Mason
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate’s Clerk.
Pierre Bayle (Male, born 1647, died 1706)
Genre: Lives
A general dictionary, historical and critical: in which a new and accurate translation of that of ... Mr. Bayle.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.75.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Pierre Bayle (Male, born 1647, died 1706)
Genre: Lives
A general dictionary, historical and critical: in which a new and accurate translation of that of the celebrated Mr. Bayle, with the corrections and observations printed in the late edition at Paris, is included; and interspersed with several thousand lives never before published. The whole containing the History of the most illustrious persons of all ages and nations, particularly those of Great Britain and Ireland, distinguished by their rank, actions, learning and other accomplishments. With reflections on such passages of Mr. Bayle, as seem to favour Scepticism and the Manichee System. By the Reverend Mr. John Peter Bernard; The Reverend Mr. Thomas Birch; Mr. John Lockman; and other Hands.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1741. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 36 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T143096
Pierre Bayle (Male, born 1647, died 1706)
Genre: Lives
Historical and Critical Dictionary
Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday).
Borrowers: Mr David Dalrymple of Westhall, Alexander Mason
Author: Pierre Bayle (Male, born 1647, died 1706), Genre: Lives
Historical and Critical Dictionary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 7
Record ID 210917
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 226
Bacon's Abridg.mt vol. 3.d fol.
Borrowed: 1771/12/16 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/25 (Wednesday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound. sterl..
Mr William Mackenzie of Balmaduthie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1758. Life dates: 1735-1774.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
George Mackenzie
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
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: 1771/12/16 (Monday). Returned: 1771/12/25 (Wednesday).
Borrowers: Mr William Mackenzie of Balmaduthie, George Mackenzie
Author: Matthew Bacon (Male), Genre: Law
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3
Record ID 210926
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 227
Murdin's Collection of State Papers fol
Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: one pound 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.
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A collection of state papers relating to affairs in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, from the year 1571 to 1596 [Murdin]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: C.3.a..
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
A collection of state papers relating to affairs in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, from the year 1571 to 1596.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: folio.
Editors: Murdin, William, 1703-1760
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T140694
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Collection of State Papers relating to Affairs in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth
Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Genre: History, Genre: Law, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Collection of State Papers relating to Affairs in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth
Record ID 210923
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 227
Magens on Insurance, 2 vol. 4o
Borrowed: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two 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.
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: 1771/12/17 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/17 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Cullen Lord Cullen
Author: Nicolaus Magens (Male), Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy, Genre: Practical Arts/Useful Knowledge
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210929
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 228
Pococke's Travels 2 vol fol.
Borrowed: 1771/12/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/18 (Saturday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five 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.
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 36 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T31684
Richard Pococke (Male, born 1704, died 1765)
Genre: Travel
Description of the East, and Some Other Countries
Borrowed: 1771/12/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1772/1/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Murray of Cherrytrees
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 210935
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 229
Walpole's Anecdotes of polite literature 5 vol. in 12.o
Borrowed: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/20 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: fifteen shill. sterl..
Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1748. Life dates: 1726-1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: Belles Lettres
Anecdotes of polite literature. In five volumes [Walpole]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ao].8/2.15-19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres
Anecdotes of polite literature.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 31 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T89122
Borrowed: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/20 (Monday).
Borrower: Sir John Dalrymple Sir John Hamilton-Macgill-Dalrymple
Genre: Belles Lettres
Anecdotes of Polite Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 210953
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 230
Sir H. Sloane's Voyage to the Islands of Madera, Barbadoes &c. 2 vol. fol.
Borrowed: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/20 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten pound sterl..
Mr Joseph Williamson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1732. Life dates: 1706-1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Williamson
Gender: Male. Borrower type: Other.
Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica [Sloane]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: E.138.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
A voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. Of the last of those Islands; To which is prefix’d An Introduction, Wherein is an Account of the inhabitants, Air, Waters, Diseases, Trade, &c. of that Place, with some Relations concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America. Illustrated with The Figures of the Things describ’d, which have not been heretofore engraved; In large Copper-Plates as big as the Life. By Hans Sloane, M.D. Fellow of the College of Physicians and Secretary of the Royal-Society. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1707-1725. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 9 borrowing records
ESTC: T100752
Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753)
Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica
Borrowed: 1771/12/20 (Friday). Returned: 1772/1/20 (Monday).
Borrowers: Mr Joseph Williamson , John Williamson
Author: Sir Hans Sloane (Male, born 1660, died 1753), Genre: Natural Philosophy, Genre: Travel
Voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210956
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 231
Dart's history and Antiquities of Westeminster Abbey 2 vol. fol
Borrowed: 1771/12/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday). Fine pledged in case of late return: five guineas.
Mr Andrew Plummer of Middlestead
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1771. Life dates: 1748-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
John Dart (Male, died 1730)
Genre: History
Westmonasterium. Or the history and antiquities of the Abbey Church of St. Peters Westminster [Dart]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: A.46.a.3-4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
John Dart (Male, died 1730)
Genre: History
Westmonasterium. Or the history and antiquities of the Abbey Church of St. Peters Westminster.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1723. Format: folio. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: N25786
John Dart (Male, died 1730)
Genre: History
Westmonasterium. Or The History and Antiquities of the Abbey Church of St Peters Westminster
Borrowed: 1771/12/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1772/1/24 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Plummer of Middlestead
Author: John Dart (Male, died 1730), Genre: History
Westmonasterium. Or The History and Antiquities of the Abbey Church of St Peters Westminster
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 210968
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 233
Dodsley's Collection of Old Plays vol. 3, 4, 5 & 6 in 8o Vol. 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12 of the same Collection
Borrowed: 1772/1/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/2/9 (Sunday). 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.
Genre: Drama
Select collection of old plays [Dodsley]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Al].7/1.1-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Drama
A select collection of old plays.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1744. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 12 vols.
Editors: Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T79279
Borrowed: 1772/1/9 (Thursday). Returned: 1772/2/9 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Genre: Drama
Select Collection of Old Plays
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 210980
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/4 (1770-1773, Type: Other). Page: 234
Fortescue de laudibus legum Angliae 12
Borrowed: 1772/1/13 (Monday). Returned: 1772/2/13 (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.
Sir John Fortescue (Male, born c.1394, died c.1476)
Genre: Law
De laudibus legum Angliae [Fortescue]
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: Historical Collection TR E.139.7].
Confidence level: Certain
Sir John Fortescue (Male, born c.1394, died c.1476)
Genre: Law
De laudibus legum Angliæ writen by Sir Iohn Fortescue L. Ch. Iustice, and after L. Chancellor to K. Henry VI. Hereto are ioind the two Summes of Sir Ralph de Hengham L. Ch. Iustice to K. Edward I. commonly calld Hengham magna, and Hengham parua.
Language: Latin | English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1616. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 9
ESTC: S102544
Sir John Fortescue (Male, born c.1394, died c.1476)
Genre: Law
De Laudibus Legum Angliae
Borrowed: 1772/1/13 (Monday). Returned: 1772/2/13 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr David Falconer of Allanhill
Author: Sir John Fortescue (Male, born c.1394, died c.1476), Genre: Law