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Record ID 326776
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/17 (1792-1793, Type: Other). Page: 300
Walpoles polite litterature 5 vol.
Borrowed: 1793/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1793/12/20 (Friday).
Mr John Boyd Greenshiells of Drum
Gender: Male. Address: 125 Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Admission date: 1793. Life dates: d. 1845.
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: 1793/11/20 (Wednesday). Returned: 1793/12/20 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Boyd Greenshiells of Drum
Genre: Belles Lettres
Anecdotes of Polite Literature
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 326749
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/17 (1792-1793, Type: Other). Page: 302
Curiosities of Litterature &c
Borrowed: 1793/11/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1793/12/21 (Saturday).
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Isaac Disraeli (Male, born 1766, died 1848)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Curiosities of literature [Disraeli]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jac.III.3/2.
Confidence level: Certain
Isaac Disraeli (Male, born 1766, died 1848)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Curiosities of literature. Consisting of anecdotes, characters, sketches, and observations, literary, critical, and historical.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1793. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T143344
Isaac Disraeli (Male, born 1766, died 1848)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Curiosities of Literature
Borrowed: 1793/11/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1793/12/21 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Author: Isaac Disraeli (Male, born 1766, died 1848), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 202406
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 4
Curnes History of the Troubadours 8vo englished
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).
Mr Alexander Irving of Newton; Lord Newton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1788. Life dates: 1766-1832.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate.
Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The literary history of the troubadours. Containing their lives, extracts from their works, and many particulars relative to the customs, morals, and history of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries [Curne]
Possible modern shelfmark: Dav.I.3.1.
Confidence level: Certain
Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
The literary history of the troubadours. Containing their lives, extracts from their works, and many particulars relative to the customs, morals, and history of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779. Format: 8vo.
Translators: Dobson, Susannah, -1795.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: T80464
Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Literary History of the Troubadours
Borrowed: 1789/11/19 (Thursday). Returned: 1789/12/19 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Irving of Newton; Lord Newton
Author: Jean-Baptiste de La Curne de Sainte-Palaye (Male, born 1697, died 1781), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Record ID 202442
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 6
Dictionaire des Anecdotes 4to
Borrowed: 1789/11/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/12/21 (Monday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Honoré Lacombe de Prezel (Male, born 1725)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Dictionnaire d'Anecdotes, de Traits Singuliers et Caractéristiques, Historiettes, Bons Mots [Lacome de Prezel]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Au.6.41-42.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Very likely
Honoré Lacombe de Prezel (Male, born 1725)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Dictionnaire d'anecdotes, de traits singuliers et caractéristiques, historiettes, bons mots, naïvetés, saillies, reparties ingénieuses.
Language: French . Published: Lille. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
Honoré Lacombe de Prezel (Male, born 1725)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Dictionnaire d'Anecdotes
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres
Nouveau dictionnaire d'annecdotes, ou l'art de se désennuyer ... Pour servir de suite à l'ancien Dictionnaire d'Anecdotes de M. Lacombe Nouveau dictionnaire d'annecdotes, ou l'art de se désennuyer ... Pour servir de suite à l'ancien Dictionnaire d'Anecdotes de M. Lacombe.
Language: French . Published: Liège. Date of publication: 1784. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
Genre: Belles Lettres
Nouveau Dictionnaire d'Annecdotes, ou l'Art de se Désennuyer
Borrowed: 1789/11/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/12/21 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Honoré Lacombe de Prezel (Male, born 1725), Genre: Belles Lettres
Dictionnaire d'Anecdotes, Nouveau Dictionnaire d'Annecdotes, ou l'Art de se Désennuyer
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 202421
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 6
Ciceronis Opera Oliveti tom 1
Borrowed: 1789/11/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/12/21 (Monday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Cum delectu commentariorum [Olivet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, in usum serenissimi delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier, abbé d', 1682-1768
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 93 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1789/11/21 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/12/21 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 202478
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 10
Academie des Inscriptions tom 10-11 4to
Borrowed: 1789/11/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1789/12/24 (Thursday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie des inscriptions & belles-lettres.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: NE.800-801 (Wanting vol. 44-46) .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10, Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres: depuis son establissement jusqu'à present avec les mémoires de littérature tirez des registres de cette Académie.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1717-1780. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 154 times in 75 borrowing records
Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1789/11/24 (Tuesday). Returned: 1789/12/24 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 10, Volume 11
Record ID 202640
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 13
Rabelais Oeuvers 5 vol 12o
Borrowed: 1789/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/12/28 (Monday).
Mr John Clerk of Eldin; Lord Eldin
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1757-1832.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Baron of the Exchequer. Law > Sheriff.
François Rabelais (Male, born c.1490, died 1553)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Francis Rabelais
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Au.5.39-42.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
François Rabelais (Male, born c.1490, died 1553)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Francis Rabelais. Translated from the French, and illustrated with explanatory notes, by M. le du Chat, and others.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1784. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Editors: Du Chat
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: T13267
François Rabelais (Male, born c.1490, died 1553)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of François Rabelais
Borrowed: 1789/11/28 (Saturday). Returned: 1789/12/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Clerk of Eldin; Lord Eldin
Author: François Rabelais (Male, born c.1490, died 1553), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 202655
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 16
Academie des Inscriptions tom 1.2.3.4.
Borrowed: 1789/12/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/1/1 (Friday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie des inscriptions & belles-lettres.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: NE.800-801 (Wanting vol. 44-46) .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres: depuis son establissement jusqu'à present avec les mémoires de littérature tirez des registres de cette Académie.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1717-1780. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 154 times in 75 borrowing records
Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1789/12/1 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/1/1 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (France) (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Periodicals
Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 202667
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 18
Ciceronis Orationes Freigij 3 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1789/12/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/3 (Sunday).
Mr John Gordon younger of Cairnfield
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: 1767-1793.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. TullI Ciceronis Orationes omnes; perpetuis notis [Freig]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.66.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. Tullii Ciceronis orationes omnes; perpertuis notis ... illustratæ per Io. Thomam Freigium, etc.
Language: Latin . Published: Hanover. Date of publication: 1602-1603. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Editors: Freig, Johannes Thomas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 2 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1789/12/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/3 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Gordon younger of Cairnfield
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 202778
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 24
Swifts Works vol. 6th 4to
Borrowed: 1789/12/7 (Monday). Returned: 1790/1/7 (Thursday).
Mr Robert Bruce Aeneas Macleod of Cadboll
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1844.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author's life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.7.5-10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author’s life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Editors: Hawkesworth, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T52755
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1789/12/7 (Monday). Returned: 1790/1/7 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Bruce Aeneas Macleod of Cadboll
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 202793
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 25
Ciceronis Opera Oliveti 9 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1789/12/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/1/8 (Friday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Cum delectu commentariorum [Olivet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9
Confidence level: Very likely
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, in usum serenissimi delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier, abbé d', 1682-1768
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 93 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1789/12/8 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/1/8 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9
Record ID 202817
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 26
Montaigne essais 3 tom 4to
Borrowed: 1789/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/1/9 (Saturday).
Mr Thomas Cunningham of Lainshaw
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1788. Life dates: d. 1805.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Military > Officer.
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Les essais de Michel Seigneur de Montaigne [Coste]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ak.3.1-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Les essais de Michel Seigneur de Montaigne. Nouvelle edition, faite sur les plus anciennes & les plus correctes: augmentée de quelques lettres de l’auteur; ... Avec de courtes remarques; & de nouveaux indices ... Par Pierre Coste.
Language: French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Editors: Coste, Pierre
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: N9321
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays of Montaigne
Borrowed: 1789/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas Cunningham of Lainshaw
Author: Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 202805
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 26
Montaignes essays by Cotton 3 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1789/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/1/9 (Saturday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne's essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author's life. ... Translated by Charles Cotton, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ar.1.1-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne’s essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author’s life.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Translators: Cotton, Charles.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T109419
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays of Montaigne
Borrowed: 1789/12/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/1/9 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 202871
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 30
Lettres de Juifs a Voltaire 3 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1789/12/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/1/15 (Friday).
Mr William Eliot of Borthwick Brae
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1786.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Lettres de Quelques Juifs Portugais et Allemands, à M. de Voltaire.
Possible modern shelfmark: Ak.8.3-5.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Lettres de quelques juifs portugais, allemands et polonois à M. de Voltaire, avec un petit commentaire extrait d'un plus grand.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1781. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 2 borrowing records
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters Concerning the English Nation
Borrowed: 1789/12/15 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/1/15 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Eliot of Borthwick Brae
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres
Letters Concerning the English Nation
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 202961
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Burnetts Progres of Language Vol. 1.2.4
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language [Monboddo]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.115.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773-1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 112 times in 58 borrowing records
ESTC: T42127
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4
Record ID 202964
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Harris three Treatises
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Three treatises the first concerning art the second concerning mvsic ... the third concerning happiness by Iames Harris Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: Cu.1/2.
Confidence level: Certain
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Three treatises The first concerning art the second concerning mvsic [sic] painting and poetry the third concerning happiness by Iames Harris Esq.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1765. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T71082
James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Three Treatises [James Harris]
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: James Harris (Male, born 1709, died 1780), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fine Arts, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 202943
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 34
Pecks life of Milton 4to
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
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.
Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New memoirs of the life and poetical works of Mr. John Milton [Peck]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Rob.III.1.10..
Confidence level: Certain
Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New memoirs of the life and poetical works of Mr. John Milton: with I. An Examination of Milton's Stile: And, II. Explanatory & Critical Notes on divers Passages of Milton & Shakespeare: By the Editor. III. Baptistes: A Sacred Dramatic Poem, in Defence of Liberty; as, written in Latin, by Mr. George Buchanan; Translated into English, by Mr. John Milton; & first published in 1641. By Order of the House of Commons. IV. The Parallel, or Archbishop Laud & Cardinal Wolsey compared: a Vision, by Milton. V. The Legend of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, Kt. Chief Butler of England, who died of poison, Anno 1570. an Historical Poem: By (his nephew) Sir Thomas Throckmorton, Kt. VI. Herod the Great: a Poem: By the Editor. Vii. The Resurrection, a Poem in Imitation of Milton: by a Friend. And, Viii. A Discourse on the Harmony of the Spheres: by Milton. The whole illustrated with proper prefaces & notes, by Francis Peck, M. A. Adorned with the Head of Milton (from a Painting in the Hands of the Editor) & the Print of a medal struck in honor of him by Mr. Auditor Benson.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1740. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T97528
Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New Memoirs of the Life and Poetical Works of Mr John Milton
Borrowed: 1789/12/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/1/17 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Francis Peck (Male, born 1692, died 1743), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
New Memoirs of the Life and Poetical Works of Mr John Milton
Record ID 203144
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 41
Sainte-Evermont Oeuvrers 3 vol 12o
Borrowed: 1789/12/28 (Monday). Returned: 1790/1/28 (Thursday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Saint-Evremond (Male, born 1613, died 1703)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Oeuvres Meslées de Mr. de Saint-Evremont.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Au.9.46-48.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Saint-Evremond (Male, born 1613, died 1703)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Œuvres meslées: nouvelle impression augmentée de plusieurs pièces curieuses.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1693-1694. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 2 borrowing records
Saint-Evremond (Male, born 1613, died 1703)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Saint-Evremond
Borrowed: 1789/12/28 (Monday). Returned: 1790/1/28 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Saint-Evremond (Male, born 1613, died 1703), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 203360
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 56
Valerius Maximus Delphini
Borrowed: 1790/1/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/2/21 (Sunday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Valerius Maximus (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Exemplorum memorabilium libri novem [Valerius Maximus]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.76.e.
Confidence level: Certain
Valerius Maximus (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Valerii Maximi exemplorum memorabilium libri novem. Interpretatione et notis illustravit.
Language: Latin . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1679. Format: 4to.
Editors: Cantel, Pierre Joseph, 1645-1684
Number of borrowings: 3
Valerius Maximus (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Libri Novem Factorum Dictorumque Memorabilium
Borrowed: 1790/1/21 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/2/21 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Valerius Maximus (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 203408
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 62
Mackenzies Works vol 2 fol
Borrowed: 1790/1/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/2/26 (Friday).
Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1774. Life dates: 1752-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (Male, born 1636, died 1691)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
The works of that eminent and learned lawyer, Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh, advocate to King Charles II. and King James VII.
Possible modern shelfmark: AL: TR.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (Male, born 1636, died 1691)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
The works of that eminent and learned lawyer, Sir George Mackenzie Of Rosehaugh, advocate to King Charles II. and King James Vii. With Many learned Treatises of His, never before printed.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1716-1722. Format: folio.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T58793
Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (Male, born 1636, died 1691)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Works of Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh
Borrowed: 1790/1/26 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/2/26 (Friday).
Borrower: Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Author: Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (Male, born 1636, died 1691), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Works of Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 203546
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 66
Patru Playdoyen 4to
Borrowed: 1790/2/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/3/3 (Wednesday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Plaidoyers et oeuvres diverses de Monsieur Patru de l’Academie françoise.
Possible modern shelfmark: Historical Collection l.7.22.
Confidence level: Certain
Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Plaidoyers et Œuvres diverses de Monsieur Patru.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1681. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Plaidoyers et OEuvres Diverses de Monsieur Patru
Borrowed: 1790/2/3 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/3/3 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Record ID 203621
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 71
Johnsons Lives of the Poets 10 vol
Borrowed: 1790/2/5 (Friday). Returned: 1790/3/5 (Friday).
Mr Claud Irvine Boswell of Balmuto; Lord Balmuto
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1766. Life dates: 1742-1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Johnson's Lives of the Poets (original title)
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets [Johnson] (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: [Ai].7/1.1-10.
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
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Prefaces, biographical and critical, to the works of the English poets.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1779-1781. Format: 16mo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 99 times in 18 borrowing records
ESTC: T44190
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Lives of the English Poets
Borrowed: 1790/2/5 (Friday). Returned: 1790/3/5 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Claud Irvine Boswell of Balmuto; Lord Balmuto
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10
Record ID 203693
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 74
Vega Opera tom 1.2.
Borrowed: 1790/2/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/3/10 (Wednesday).
Mr William Maxwell Morison
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1784. Life dates: d. 1821.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Obras sueltas, assi en prosa, como en verso [Vega]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ag].2/1.1-19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Coleccion de las obras sueltas, assi en prosa, como en verso de D. Frey L. F. de V. C.
Language: Spanish . Published: Madrid. Date of publication: 1776-1779. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 21 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 9 borrowing records
Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Coleccion de las Obras Sueltas, Assi en Prosa, Como en Verso
Borrowed: 1790/2/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/3/10 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr William Maxwell Morison
Author: Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Coleccion de las Obras Sueltas, Assi en Prosa, Como en Verso
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 203717
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 76
Ciceronis Orationes Delphini 3 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1790/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1790/3/12 (Friday).
Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1774. Life dates: 1752-1817.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Landowner/Landlord/Laird. Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. T. Ciceronis Orationes [Delphini]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.76.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. T. Ciceronis orationes interpretatione et notis illustravit P. Carolus de Merouville ... ad usum serenissimi Delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1684. Format: 4to.
Editors: Merouville, Charles.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 53 times in 30 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1790/2/12 (Friday). Returned: 1790/3/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Sir John Henderson of Fordel
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 203915
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 82
Johnsons Works tom 11.
Borrowed: 1790/2/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/3/17 (Wednesday).
Mr John Millar Junior
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1783. Life dates: 1760-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ao].3/1.1-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Together with his life, and notes on his lives of the poets, by Sir John Hawkins
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 11 vols.
Editors: Hawkins, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 229 times in 100 borrowing records
ESTC: T83967
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In fourteen volumes. Vol. XIV.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 42 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: N25884
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In thirteen volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: vols 12-13.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T144270
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Borrowed: 1790/2/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/3/17 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Millar Junior
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 11
Record ID 203957
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 85
Patsalls Quintilian 2 vol
Borrowed: 1790/2/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/3/18 (Thursday).
Mr Thomas Muir of Huntershill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1787. Life dates: 1765-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Quintilian's Institutes of the orator [Patsall]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.73.e..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Quintilian's Institutes of the Orator. In twelve books. Translated from the original Latin, according to the Paris edition of Professor Rollin, and illustrated with critical and explanatory notes, by J. Patsall, A.M. In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Rollin, Charles.
Translators: Patsall, J.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 29 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T139487
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Borrowed: 1790/2/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/3/18 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas Muir of Huntershill
Author: Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 204245
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 96
Wartons Hist. of English Poetry 3 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1790/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/4/6 (Tuesday).
Mr John Wilde
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: d. 1848.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Professor. Law > Advocate.
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The history of English poetry, from the close of the eleventh to the commencement of the eighteenth century [Warton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jac.I.1.8-10(1).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The history of English poetry, from the close of the eleventh to the commencement of the eighteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1781. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T145505
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
History of English Poetry, from the Close of the Eleventh to the Commencement of the Eighteenth Century
Borrowed: 1790/3/6 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/4/6 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr John Wilde
Author: Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 204296
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 100
Homes Elements of Criticism 2 vol. 8o
Borrowed: 1790/3/12 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/12 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: ten shill. sterl..
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The sixth edition. With the author's last corrections and additions [Kames]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jo.Bal.1/2..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The sixth edition. With the author’s last corrections and additions.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T58639
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of Criticism
Borrowed: 1790/3/12 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 204305
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 101
Alison on Taste 4o
Borrowed: 1790/3/12 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/12 (Monday). Fine pledged in case of late return: two guineas.
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Archibald Alison (Male, born 1757, died 1839)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays on the nature and principles of taste [Alison]
Possible modern shelfmark: [Ven].3/1.12.
Confidence level: Certain
Archibald Alison (Male, born 1757, died 1839)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 36
ESTC: T143357
Archibald Alison (Male, born 1757, died 1839)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste
Borrowed: 1790/3/12 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Author: Archibald Alison (Male, born 1757, died 1839), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 204317
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 102
Nugae Venales &c 12o
Borrowed: 1790/3/15 (Monday). Returned: 1790/4/15 (Thursday).
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: Belles Lettres
Nugae venales, sive ... ridicularia.
Possible modern shelfmark: K.203.g.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres
Nugæ Venales, sive ut cum Plauto loquamur, Ridicularia atræ bili vel melancholiæ expellandæ apta, etc.
Language: Latin . Published: unknown. Date of publication: 1632. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 1
Genre: Belles Lettres
Nugae Venales, sive ut cum Plauto Loquamur, Ridicularia
Borrowed: 1790/3/15 (Monday). Returned: 1790/4/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 204386
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 109
Beatties essays 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/3/26 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/26 (Monday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dissertations moral and critical. On memory and imagination. On dreaming. The theory of language. On fable and romance. On the attachments of kindred. Illustrations on sublimity [Beattie]
Possible modern shelfmark: [Ven].3/1.1.
Confidence level: Certain
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dissertations moral and critical. On memory and imagination. On dreaming. The theory of language. On fable and romance. On the attachments of kindred. Illustrations on sublimity. By James Beattie
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1783. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 22
ESTC: T97900
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Dissertations Moral and Critical
Borrowed: 1790/3/26 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/26 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 204392
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 109
Campbells Rhetoric 2 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/3/26 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/26 (Monday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Campbell Philosophy of rhetoric, 2 vol, 8vo, 1776 (original title)
The philosophy of rhetoric. (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The philosophy of rhetoric. By George Campbell, ... In two volumes. ...
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1776. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 142 times in 87 borrowing records
ESTC: T145750
George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Philosophy of Rhetoric
Borrowed: 1790/3/26 (Friday). Returned: 1790/4/26 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: George Campbell (Male, born 1719, died 1796), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 204425
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 110
Oeuvres de Voltaire tom 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.11.14.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.44.45.48
Borrowed: 1790/3/29 (Monday). Returned: 1790/4/29 (Thursday).
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.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes [Voltaire]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ak.7.1-73.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 11, Volume 14, Volume 16, Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19, Volume 20, Volume 21, Volume 22, Volume 44, Volume 45, Volume 48
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes de Voltaire.
Language: French . Published: Kehl. Date of publication: 1785-1789. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 33 borrowing records
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Voltaire
Borrowed: 1790/3/29 (Monday). Returned: 1790/4/29 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Craig Lord Craig
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 11, Volume 14, Volume 16, Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19, Volume 20, Volume 21, Volume 22, Volume 44, Volume 45, Volume 48
Record ID 204563
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 115
Wartons Essay on Pope 2 vol
Borrowed: 1790/4/8 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/5/8 (Saturday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on the genius and writings of Pope.
Possible modern shelfmark: Jac.I.7/2 (vol. 1); Jo.Bal.3.30 (vol. 2).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on the genius and writings of Pope.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 2 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T53828
Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on the writings and genius of Pope. Vol. 2
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 20 times in 17 borrowing records
ESTC: T54019
Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope
Borrowed: 1790/4/8 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/5/8 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Joseph Warton (Male, born 1722, died 1800), Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 204572
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 116
Homes elements of Criticism 2 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1790/4/8 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/3/8 (Monday).
Mr John Millar Junior
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1783. Life dates: 1760-1796.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The sixth edition. With the author's last corrections and additions [Kames]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jo.Bal.1/2..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The sixth edition. With the author’s last corrections and additions.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T58639
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of Criticism
Borrowed: 1790/4/8 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/3/8 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Millar Junior
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 204614
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 118
Richardsons dissertations 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/4/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/5/15 (Saturday).
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Dissertation on the languages, literature, and manners of eastern nations [Richardson]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: BB.3/1.3.
Confidence level: Certain
John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
A dissertation on the languages, literature, and manners of eastern nations. Originally prefixed to a dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English.
Language: English . Published: Oxford. Date of publication: 1778. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T90670
John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Dissertation on the Languages, Literature and Manners of Eastern Nations
Borrowed: 1790/4/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/5/15 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: John Richardson (Male, born 1741, died 1811), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Travel
Dissertation on the Languages, Literature and Manners of Eastern Nations
Record ID 204647
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 122
Patui Plaidoyer 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/4/22 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/5/22 (Saturday).
Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1790. Life dates: d. 1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate.
Hutcheson in FR 263
Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Plaidoyers et oeuvres diverses de Monsieur Patru de l’Academie françoise.
Possible modern shelfmark: Historical Collection l.7.22.
Confidence level: Certain
Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Plaidoyers et Œuvres diverses de Monsieur Patru.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1681. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Plaidoyers et OEuvres Diverses de Monsieur Patru
Borrowed: 1790/4/22 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/5/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Author: Olivier Patru (Male, born 1604, died 1681), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Law
Record ID 204674
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 124
Ciceronis Orations Fregii 3 vol
Borrowed: 1790/4/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/5/28 (Friday).
Mr John Gordon younger of Cairnfield
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: 1767-1793.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. TullI Ciceronis Orationes omnes; perpetuis notis [Freig]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.66.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
M. Tullii Ciceronis orationes omnes; perpertuis notis ... illustratæ per Io. Thomam Freigium, etc.
Language: Latin . Published: Hanover. Date of publication: 1602-1603. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Editors: Freig, Johannes Thomas
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 6 times in 2 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1790/4/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/5/28 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Gordon younger of Cairnfield
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 204680
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 124
Fontaine Fables
Borrowed: 1790/4/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/5/28 (Friday).
Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1775. Life dates: 1753-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Jean de La Fontaine (Male, born 1621, died 1695)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction
Fables choisies mises in vers [La Fontaine]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Aq.6.21.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Jean de La Fontaine (Male, born 1621, died 1695)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction
Fables choisies mises in [sic] vers par M. de la Fontaine. Et par lui revues, corrigées, et augmentées de nouveau.
Language: French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1736. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
ESTC: T198034
Jean de La Fontaine (Male, born 1621, died 1695)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction
Fables Choisies [Jean de la Fontaine]
Borrowed: 1790/4/28 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/5/28 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr William Robertson Lord Robertson
Author: Jean de La Fontaine (Male, born 1621, died 1695), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction
Fables Choisies [Jean de la Fontaine]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 205076
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 143
Montouynes essays by Cotton tom 1.2.
Borrowed: 1790/5/31 (Monday). Returned: 1790/7/1 (Thursday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne's essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author's life. ... Translated by Charles Cotton, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ar.1.1-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne’s essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author’s life.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Translators: Cotton, Charles.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T109419
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays of Montaigne
Borrowed: 1790/5/31 (Monday). Returned: 1790/7/1 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 205157
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 145
Addisons Works vol 1-2 4to
Borrowed: 1790/6/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/7/3 (Saturday).
Sir John Conell Connell
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1788. Life dates: 1765-1831.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > Lord Provost/Provost.
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; In four volumes.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.7.1-4.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
The works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; In four volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1721. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 11 times in 5 borrowing records
ESTC: N24149
Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Joseph Addison
Borrowed: 1790/6/3 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/7/3 (Saturday).
Borrower: Sir John Conell Connell
Author: Joseph Addison (Male, born 1672, died 1719), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Periodicals, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 205331
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 151
Marobii Opera 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/7/9 (Friday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius Macrobius (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History
Macrobius Opera 1670
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.70.e.
Confidence level: Certain
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius Macrobius (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History
Accedunt notæ integræ J. Pontani, J. Meursii, J. Gronovii [Macrobius]
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1670. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius Macrobius (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History
Works of Macrobius
Borrowed: 1790/6/9 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/7/9 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius Macrobius (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History
Record ID 205499
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 160
Voltaire Oeuvres tom 17 4to
Borrowed: 1790/6/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/7/19 (Monday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes [Voltaire]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ak.7.1-73.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes de Voltaire.
Language: French . Published: Kehl. Date of publication: 1785-1789. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 33 borrowing records
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Voltaire
Borrowed: 1790/6/19 (Saturday). Returned: 1790/7/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 17
Record ID 205562
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 164
Goldoni Opera tom 1-5.
Borrowed: 1790/6/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/7/29 (Thursday).
Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1777. Life dates: 1755-1846.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Carlo Goldoni (Male, born 1707, died 1793)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Delle commedie [Goldoni]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ae].4/2.13-29.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Carlo Goldoni (Male, born 1707, died 1793)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Delle Commedie di Carlo Goldoni.
Language: Italian . Published: Venice. Date of publication: 1761. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 16 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 39 times in 10 borrowing records
Carlo Goldoni (Male, born 1707, died 1793)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Delle Commedie di Carlo Goldoni
Borrowed: 1790/6/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/7/29 (Thursday).
Borrower: Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Author: Carlo Goldoni (Male, born 1707, died 1793), Genre: Belles Lettres
Delle Commedie di Carlo Goldoni
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 205577
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 165
Swifts Works 6 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1790/6/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/7/29 (Thursday).
Mr James Turnbull
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: 1762-1802.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author's life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.7.5-10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author’s life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Editors: Hawkesworth, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T52755
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1790/6/29 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/7/29 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Turnbull
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 205589
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 167
Voltaire Oeuvres tom 8-12 inclus
Borrowed: 1790/7/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/8/6 (Friday).
Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1777. Life dates: 1755-1846.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes [Voltaire]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ak.7.1-73.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes de Voltaire.
Language: French . Published: Kehl. Date of publication: 1785-1789. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 33 borrowing records
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Voltaire
Borrowed: 1790/7/6 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/8/6 (Friday).
Borrower: Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12
Record ID 205625
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 171
Martene Thesaurus tom 1 fol.
Borrowed: 1790/7/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/8/13 (Friday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Ursin Durand (Male, born 1682, died 1771), Edmond Martene (Male, born 1654, died 1739)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Thesaurus novus anecdotorum. Prodit nunc primùm studio & operâ Edmundi Martene & Ursini Durand.
Possible modern shelfmark: E.87.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Ursin Durand (Male, born 1682, died 1771), Edmond Martene (Male, born 1654, died 1739)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Thesaurus novus Anecdotorum ... complectens regum ac principum aliorumque virorum illustrium epistolas et diplomata ... Prodit nunc primum studio et opera ... Edmundi Martene et Ursini Durand.
Language: Latin . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1717. Format: folio. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: 1
Ursin Durand (Male, born 1682, died 1771), Edmond Martene (Male, born 1654, died 1739)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Thesaurus Novus Anecdotorum ... Complectens Regum ac Principum aliorumque Virorum Illustrium Epistolas et Diplomata
Borrowed: 1790/7/13 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/8/13 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Ursin Durand (Male, born 1682, died 1771), Edmond Martene (Male, born 1654, died 1739), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 205778
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 173
Johnsons Works vol. 2 vol 3 & 4 in 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/7/19 (Monday). Returned: 1790/8/19 (Thursday).
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ao].3/1.1-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Together with his life, and notes on his lives of the poets, by Sir John Hawkins
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 11 vols.
Editors: Hawkins, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 229 times in 100 borrowing records
ESTC: T83967
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In fourteen volumes. Vol. XIV.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 42 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: N25884
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In thirteen volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: vols 12-13.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T144270
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Borrowed: 1790/7/19 (Monday). Returned: 1790/8/19 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 205751
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 173
Ciceronis Opera Oliveti tom 1.
Borrowed: 1790/7/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/8/15 (Sunday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Cum delectu commentariorum [Olivet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, in usum serenissimi delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier, abbé d', 1682-1768
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 93 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1790/7/15 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/8/15 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 206132
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 187
Voltaire Oeuvres tom 37-43 inclus
Borrowed: 1790/8/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/9/18 (Saturday).
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.
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes [Voltaire]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ak.7.1-73.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 37, Volume 38, Volume 39, Volume 40, Volume 41, Volume 42, Volume 43
Confidence level: Certain
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Oeuvres completes de Voltaire.
Language: French . Published: Kehl. Date of publication: 1785-1789. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 125 times in 33 borrowing records
Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Works of Voltaire
Borrowed: 1790/8/18 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/9/18 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr John Pringle
Author: Voltaire (Male, born 1694, died 1778), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Volumes borrowed: Volume 37, Volume 38, Volume 39, Volume 40, Volume 41, Volume 42, Volume 43
Record ID 206624
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 191
Tale of a Tub 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/8/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/9/25 (Saturday).
Mr William Tait
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1780. Life dates: c. 1755-1800.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Barrister. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
A tale of a tub [Swift]
Possible modern shelfmark: [An].6/1.8.
Confidence level: Certain
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of a battel between the antient and modern books in St. James’s Library.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1704. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T49834
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Tale of a Tub
Borrowed: 1790/8/25 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/9/25 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr William Tait
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 206681
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 191
Guys Voyage de la Grece 2 vol
Borrowed: 1790/8/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/9/26 (Sunday).
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage litteraire de la Grece, ou lettres sur les Grecs anciens et modernes, avec un parallèle de leurs moeurs [Guys]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.162.f.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs, anciens et modernes; avec une parallèle de leurs mœurs.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage Littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs
Borrowed: 1790/8/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/9/26 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage Littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 206657
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 191
Ciceronis Opera Ed Glasg. tom 4.5.6
Borrowed: 1790/8/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/9/26 (Sunday).
Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: 1750-1823 .
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera quae supersunt omnia [Glasgow/Foulis]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.68.e.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera quae supersunt omnia. Ad fidem optimarum editionum diligenter expressa.
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1748-1749. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 50 times in 32 borrowing records
ESTC: T138108
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1790/8/26 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/9/26 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Matthew Ross of Condie
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 206711
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 192
Dorat Oeuvres 4 vol
Borrowed: 1790/8/27 (Friday). Returned: 1790/9/27 (Monday).
Mr Andrew Balfour Andrew Balfour Ramsay of Whitehill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1763. Life dates: 1741-1814.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Dean of Faculty.
Claude Joseph Dorat (Male, born 1734, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Lettres en Vers, et Oeuvres Mêlées de M. D**, ci-devant Mousquetaire [Dorat]
Possible modern shelfmark: [Ah].6/1.33-34.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Claude Joseph Dorat (Male, born 1734, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Oeuvres [Dorat]
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1767-1782. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 20 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 1 borrowing record
Claude Joseph Dorat (Male, born 1734, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Works of Claude Joseph Dorat
Borrowed: 1790/8/27 (Friday). Returned: 1790/9/27 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Andrew Balfour Andrew Balfour Ramsay of Whitehill
Author: Claude Joseph Dorat (Male, born 1734, died 1780), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Fiction, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 206876
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 196
Rollins belles Lettres vol. 2.
Borrowed: 1790/9/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/10/8 (Friday).
Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1790. Life dates: d. 1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate.
Hutcheson in FR 263
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres [Rolllin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, An introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physics, &c. : with reflections on taste, and instructions with regard to the eloquence of the pulpit, the bar, and the stage: the whole illustrated with passages from the most famous poets and orators, ancient and modern, with critical remarks on them: designed more particularly for students in the universities.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 15 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T136385
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1790/9/7 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/10/8 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 207008
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 206
Ana 6 tom 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/10/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/11/23 (Tuesday).
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: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou, Collection de bons mots, contes, pensées détachées, traits d'histoire et anecdotes des hommes célèbres [Garnier]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ar.1.7-15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou collection de bons mots, contes, pensées détachées, traits d'histoire et anecdotes des hommes célèbres, depuis la naissance des lettres jusqu'à nos jours; suivis d'un choix de propos joyeux, mots plaisans, réparties fines et contes à rire, tirés de différens recueils.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1789-1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Editors: Garnier, Charles G. T.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 4 borrowing records
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou Collection de Bons Mots, Contes, Pensées Détachées, etc
Borrowed: 1790/10/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/11/23 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou Collection de Bons Mots, Contes, Pensées Détachées, etc
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Record ID 207011
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 206
Satyre menippe d'un Catholicon d'Espagne
Borrowed: 1790/10/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/11/12 (Friday).
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: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Satyre Menippée de la Vertu du Catholicon d'Espagne et de la Tenue des Estats de Paris.
Possible modern shelfmark: [Ah].6/1.2.
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Satyre Menippée de la Vertu du Catholicon d'Espagne; et de la tenue des Estats de Paris.
Language: French . Published: Turin. Date of publication: 1594. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Satire Ménippée
Borrowed: 1790/10/12 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/11/12 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Record ID 207047
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 208
Homes elements of Criticism vol 1st
Borrowed: 1790/10/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/11/14 (Sunday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The sixth edition. With the author's last corrections and additions [Kames]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jo.Bal.1/2..
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of criticism. The sixth edition. With the author’s last corrections and additions.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 13 times in 7 borrowing records
ESTC: T58639
Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Elements of Criticism
Borrowed: 1790/10/14 (Thursday). Returned: 1790/11/14 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: Henry Home Lord Kames (Male, born 1696, died 1782), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 207338
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 212
Winstanley's ?
Borrowed: 1790/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/11/27 (Saturday).
Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1790. Life dates: d. 1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate.
Hutcheson in FR 263
William Winstanley (Male, born c.1628, died 1698)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Histories and observations domestick and foreign. Or, A miscellany of historical rarities [Winstanley]
Possible modern shelfmark: E.106.g.20.
Confidence level: Certain
William Winstanley (Male, born c.1628, died 1698)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Histories and observations domestick and foreign. Or, A miscellany of historical rarities, collected out of approved authors.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1683. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: R12364
William Winstanley (Male, born c.1628, died 1698)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Histories and Observations Domestick and Foreign. Or, A Miscellany of Historical Rarities, Collected out of Approved Authors
Borrowed: 1790/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/11/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Author: William Winstanley (Male, born c.1628, died 1698), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 207344
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 212
Quintilian Bermannus 3 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1790/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/11/27 (Saturday).
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.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabii Quinctiliani de institutione oratoria libri duodecim [Burman]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.73.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabii Quinctiliani De institutione oratori.ri duodecim, cum notis et animadversionibus virorum doctorum
Language: Latin . Published: Leiden. Date of publication: 1720. Format: 4to.
Editors: Burman, Pieter, 1668-1741.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 14 borrowing records
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Borrowed: 1790/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/11/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207356
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 212
Guthries Quintilian 2 vol. 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/11/27 (Saturday).
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.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabius Quinctilianus his institutes of eloquence [Guthrie]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: ABS.2.90.75.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabius Quinctilianus. His Institutes of Eloquence: or, the art of speaking in public, in every character and capacity. Translated into English, after the Best Latin Editions, with Notes, Critical and Explanatory, by William Guthrie, Esq; In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: William Guthrie
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 40 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T126443
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Borrowed: 1790/10/27 (Wednesday). Returned: 1790/11/27 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 207386
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 215
Burnetts Origin of Language tom 2.
Borrowed: 1790/11/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/9 (Thursday).
Mr John Macfarlane
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1789. Life dates: d. 1846.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language [Monboddo]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.115.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773-1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 112 times in 58 borrowing records
ESTC: T42127
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Borrowed: 1790/11/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr John Macfarlane
Author: James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 207440
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 221
Ciceronis Opera tom 2-3 4to
Borrowed: 1790/11/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/1 (Wednesday).
Mr John Burnet
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: d. 1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Cum delectu commentariorum [Olivet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Very likely
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, in usum serenissimi delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier, abbé d', 1682-1768
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 93 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1790/11/16 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/1 (Wednesday).
Borrower: Mr John Burnet
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 207545
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 231
Aresta amorum &c in 12
Borrowed: 1790/11/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/23 (Thursday).
Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1777. Life dates: 1755-1846.
Occupation (normalised): Independent Means > Gentleman. Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Martial d'Auvergne (Male, born 1440, died 1508)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Aresta amorum LI [Martial]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: H.24.g.8.
Confidence level: Certain
Martial d'Auvergne (Male, born 1440, died 1508)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Aresta amorum cum erudita B. Curtii Symphoriani explanatione, etc.
Language: Latin . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1555. Format: 12mo.
Editors: Benoît de Court
Number of borrowings: 2
Martial d'Auvergne (Male, born 1440, died 1508)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Arrêts d’Amour
Borrowed: 1790/11/23 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/23 (Thursday).
Borrower: Sir William Miller of Glenlee; Lord Glenlee
Author: Martial d'Auvergne (Male, born 1440, died 1508), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 207596
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 236
Boswells Tour & letter 8vo
Borrowed: 1790/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/26 (Sunday).
Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1765.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Verax (Unknown)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Remarks on the Journal of a tour to the Hebrides, in a letter to James Boswell, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: RB.s.80(2).
Confidence level: Certain
Verax (Unknown)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Remarks on the journal of a tour to the Hebrides, in a letter to James Boswell, Esq .
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1785. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T46809
Verax (Unknown)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Remarks on the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, in a Letter to James Boswell, Esq
Borrowed: 1790/11/26 (Friday). Returned: 1790/12/26 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr William Charles Little of Liberton
Author: Verax (Unknown), Genre: Belles Lettres
Remarks on the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, in a Letter to James Boswell, Esq
Record ID 207620
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 239
Batteux principes de la Litterature 5 tom
Borrowed: 1790/11/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/30 (Thursday).
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.
Charles Batteux (Male, born 1713, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Principes de la littérature [Batteux]
Possible modern shelfmark: Au.4.36-40 .
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Batteux (Male, born 1713, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Principes de la littérature ... Nouvelle edition.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1774. Format: 12mo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 1 borrowing record
Charles Batteux (Male, born 1713, died 1780)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Principes de la Littérature
Borrowed: 1790/11/30 (Tuesday). Returned: 1790/12/30 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Charles Batteux (Male, born 1713, died 1780), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 207716
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 251
Colecion de las obras seultas de Frey Lope &c. 2 tom. in 4 Also tom 1-7 inclus.Note in margin: tom 1.2. not returd
Borrowed: 1790/12/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/1/14 (Friday).
Mr Thomas Muir of Huntershill
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1787. Life dates: 1765-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Obras sueltas, assi en prosa, como en verso [Vega]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ag].2/1.1-19.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Confidence level: Certain
Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Coleccion de las obras sueltas, assi en prosa, como en verso de D. Frey L. F. de V. C.
Language: Spanish . Published: Madrid. Date of publication: 1776-1779. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 21 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 25 times in 9 borrowing records
Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Coleccion de las Obras Sueltas, Assi en Prosa, Como en Verso
Borrowed: 1790/12/14 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/1/14 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas Muir of Huntershill
Author: Lope de Vega (Male, born 1562, died 1635), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Coleccion de las Obras Sueltas, Assi en Prosa, Como en Verso
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7
Record ID 207767
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 259
Guys Voyage Litteraire de la Grece 2 tom
Borrowed: 1790/12/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1791/1/22 (Saturday).
Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1767. Life dates: 1743-1835.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate.
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage litteraire de la Grece, ou lettres sur les Grecs anciens et modernes, avec un parallèle de leurs moeurs [Guys]
Possible modern shelfmark: K.162.f.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs, anciens et modernes; avec une parallèle de leurs mœurs.
Language: French . Published: Paris. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 4 times in 2 borrowing records
Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage Littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs
Borrowed: 1790/12/22 (Wednesday). Returned: 1791/1/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr James Grant of Corrimony
Author: Pierre-Augustin Guys (Male, born 1721, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Voyage Littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 208238
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 274
Ciceronis Opera Oliveti tom 6.
Borrowed: 1791/1/17 (Monday). Returned: 1791/2/17 (Thursday).
Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1737. Life dates: 1714-1799.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Cum delectu commentariorum [Olivet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Confidence level: Very likely
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, in usum serenissimi delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier, abbé d', 1682-1768
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 93 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1791/1/17 (Monday). Returned: 1791/2/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Burnet of Monboddo; Lord Monboddo
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 6
Record ID 208343
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 281
Observer vol 5 in 8vo
Borrowed: 1791/1/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/2/25 (Friday).
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.
Richard Cumberland (Male, born 1732, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The observer: being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays [Cumberland]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [An].5/2.7-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Richard Cumberland (Male, born 1732, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The observer: being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1786-1790. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 12 times in 4 borrowing records
ESTC: T116942
Richard Cumberland (Male, born 1732, died 1811)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Observer: Being a Collection of Moral, Literary and Familiar Essays
Borrowed: 1791/1/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/2/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Richard Cumberland (Male, born 1732, died 1811), Genre: Belles Lettres
Observer: Being a Collection of Moral, Literary and Familiar Essays
Volumes borrowed: Volume 5
Record ID 208370
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 282
Stobei florigelium Gr. lat 4to
Borrowed: 1791/1/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1791/2/26 (Saturday).
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.
Johann Stobaeus (Male, born 1580, died 1646)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Stobaeus Florilegium Gr. Lat. 4to (original title)
Ioannis Stobaei collectiones sententiarum (standardised title)
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.34.e.
Confidence level: Certain
Johann Stobaeus (Male, born 1580, died 1646)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Collectiones sententiarum.
Language: Greek | Latin . Published: Venice. Date of publication: 1536. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
Johann Stobaeus (Male, born 1580, died 1646)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Collections Sententiarum [Johann Stobaeus]
Borrowed: 1791/1/26 (Wednesday). Returned: 1791/2/26 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Johann Stobaeus (Male, born 1580, died 1646), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 208352
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 282
Cicero de Oratore by GuthrieCiceronis Orations by Guthrie 3 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1791/1/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/2/25 (Friday).
Mr Thomas McGrugar
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1786. Life dates: d. 1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated into English [Guthrie]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The Orations of Cicero, Translated into English, with notes Historical and Critical, and arguments to Each. by William Guthrie, Esq; in three volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1758. Format: 8vo.
Translators: William Guthrie
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 9 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: T137814
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Orations of Cicero
Borrowed: 1791/1/25 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/2/25 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas McGrugar
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 208787
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 298
Quintilian by Guthrie 2 vol.
Borrowed: 1791/2/11 (Friday). Returned: 1791/3/11 (Friday).
Mr Archibald Macdonald of Sanda
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1772. Life dates: d. 1795.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabius Quinctilianus his institutes of eloquence [Guthrie]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: ABS.2.90.75.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
M. Fabius Quinctilianus. His Institutes of Eloquence: or, the art of speaking in public, in every character and capacity. Translated into English, after the Best Latin Editions, with Notes, Critical and Explanatory, by William Guthrie, Esq; In two volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1756. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Translators: William Guthrie
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 40 times in 21 borrowing records
ESTC: T126443
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Borrowed: 1791/2/11 (Friday). Returned: 1791/3/11 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Archibald Macdonald of Sanda
Author: Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (Male, born c.35, died 100), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
De Institutione Oratoria [Marcus Fabius Quintilianus]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 206459
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 301
Haleys essay on Epic Poetry 2 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1791/2/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1791/3/17 (Thursday).
Mr William Maxwell Morison
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1784. Life dates: d. 1821.
Occupation (normalised): Arts and Letters > Author. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on epic poetry; in five epistles to the Revd. Mr. Mason [Hayley]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ai].1/1.13.
Confidence level: Certain
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Belles Lettres
An essay on epic poetry; in five epistles to the Revd. Mr. Mason.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1782. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 6
ESTC: T1749
William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essay on Epic Poetry
Borrowed: 1791/2/17 (Thursday). Returned: 1791/3/17 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr William Maxwell Morison
Author: William Hayley (Male, born 1745, died 1820), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 206384
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/16 (1789-1791, Type: Other). Page: 304
Knoxes Essays 2 vol. 8vo
Borrowed: 1791/2/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/3/22 (Tuesday).
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.
Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays, moral and literary [Knox]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [An].6/1.39-40.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays, moral and literary.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1778-1779. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 2 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 58 times in 35 borrowing records
ESTC: T122387
Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays Moral and Literary
Borrowed: 1791/2/22 (Tuesday). Returned: 1791/3/22 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Fraser Tytler Lord Woodhouselee
Author: Vicesimus Knox (Male, born 1752, died 1821), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 212156
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 1
Essays Phyical & Litterary 3 vol 8vo
Borrowed: 1799/7/8 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/8 (Thursday).
Mr James Graham
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1795. Life dates: 1765-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Writer to the Signet (WS). Religion and Clergy > Minister/Priest > Episcopalian.
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary: read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: M.14/1.a.[alpha].
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and observations, physical and literary. Read before a society in Edinburgh, and published by them.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1754-1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 204 times in 116 borrowing records
ESTC: T136789
Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Borrowed: 1799/7/8 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/8 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr James Graham
Author: Edinburgh Philosophical Society (Unspecified), Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays and Observations, Physical and Literary
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 212267
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 4
Johnsons Works vol. 9.12.15
Borrowed: 1799/7/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1799/8/9 (Friday).
Mr Patrick Walker of Coates
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1798. Life dates: d. 1837.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ao].3/1.1-11.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Together with his life, and notes on his lives of the poets, by Sir John Hawkins
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 11 vols.
Editors: Hawkins, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 229 times in 100 borrowing records
ESTC: T83967
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In fourteen volumes. Vol. XIV.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1788. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 42 times in 14 borrowing records
ESTC: N25884
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Confidence level: Certain
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In thirteen volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1787. Format: 8vo. Pagination: vols 12-13.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 15 borrowing records
ESTC: T144270
Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Samuel Johnson
Borrowed: 1799/7/9 (Tuesday). Returned: 1799/8/9 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr Patrick Walker of Coates
Author: Dr Samuel Johnson (Male, born 1709-9-18, died 1784-12-13), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 9
Record ID 212270
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 4
Ciceronis Opera Oliveti 9 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1799/7/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/8/10 (Saturday).
Mr Thomas Thomson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1793. Life dates: d. 1852.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Clerk of Session.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Cum delectu commentariorum [Olivet]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.66.a.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9
Confidence level: Very likely
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
M. Tullii Ciceronis opera, cum delectu commentariorum, in usum serenissimi delphini.
Language: Latin . Published: Geneva. Date of publication: 1743-1746. Format: 4to.
Editors: Olivet, Pierre-Joseph Thoulier, abbé d', 1682-1768
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 161 times in 93 borrowing records
Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Works of Cicero
Borrowed: 1799/7/10 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/8/10 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Thomas Thomson
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Male, born BCE106-1-3, died BCE43-12-7), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9
Record ID 212492
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 8
Ferriars illustrations of Sterne
Borrowed: 1799/7/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1711/8/11 (Tuesday).
Mr William Fraser Tytler
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1799. Life dates: 1777-1853.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
John Ferriar (Male, born 1761, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Illustrations of Sterne with other essays and verses [Ferriar]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ao].8/2.11.
Confidence level: Certain
John Ferriar (Male, born 1761, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Illustrations of Sterne: with other essays and verses.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T147670
John Ferriar (Male, born 1761, died 1815)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Illustrations of Sterne: with Other Essays and Verses
Borrowed: 1799/7/11 (Thursday). Returned: 1711/8/11 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Mr William Fraser Tytler
Author: John Ferriar (Male, born 1761, died 1815), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Record ID 279767
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 13
Jones Origin of Language
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
The origin of language and nations, hieroglyfically, etymologically, and topografically defined and fixed, after the method of an English, Celtic, Greek and Latin English Lexicon [Jones]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.115.d..
Confidence level: Certain
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
The origin of language and nations, hieroglyfically, etymologically, and topografically defined and fixed, after the method of an English, Celtic, Greek and Latin English lexicon. Together with an historical preface, an hieroglyfical definition of characters, a Celtic general grammar, and various other matters of antiquity.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 3
ESTC: T43424
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
Origin of Language and Nations, Hieroglyfically, Etymologically, and Topografically Defined and Fixed
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 279785
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 13
Do Circles of Gomer
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
The circles of Gomer, or, An essay towards an investigation and introduction of the English, as an universal language [Jones]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.113.a.
Confidence level: Certain
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
The circles of Gomer, or, an essay towards an investigation and introduction of the English, as an universal language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T10817
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Circles of Gomer, or, An Essay Towards an Investigation and Introduction of the English, as an Universal Language
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Education
Record ID 279812
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 13
& philosophy of Words
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
The philosophy of words, in two dialogues between the author and Crito [Jones]
Confidence level: Certain
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
The philosophy of words, in two dialogues between The author and Crito; containing, An Explanation, with various Specimens, of the First Language, and thence of all its Dialects, and the Principles of Knowledge; A Lexicon of difficult Names and Passages in the Bible, and Ancient Authors; and a Plan for an Universal Philosophical Language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T10819
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Philosophy of Words, in Two Dialogues between the Author and Crito
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Philosophy of Words, in Two Dialogues between the Author and Crito
Record ID 279776
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 13
Do Hieroglyphick
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1776. Life dates: d. 1834.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Sheriff.
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Hieroglyfic: or, a grammatical introduction to an universal hieroglyfic language [Jones]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.113.b..
Confidence level: Certain
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Hieroglyfic: or, a grammatical introduction to an universal hieroglyfic language; consisting of English signs and voices. With a definition of all the parts of the English, Welsh, Greek, and Latin languages; Some Physical, Metaphysical, and Moral cursory Remarks on the Nature, Properties, and Rights of Men and Things. And Rules and Specimens for composing an Hieroglysic Vocabulary of the Signs or Figures, as well as the Sounds of Things, upon rational and philosophical Principles, and the primitive Meaning of Names.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1768. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T8391
Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Hieroglyfic: or, A Grammatical Introduction to an Universal Hieroglyfic Language
Borrowed: 1799/7/12 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/12 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Robert Craigie Lord Craigie
Author: Rowland Jones (Male, born 1722, died 1774), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Hieroglyfic: or, A Grammatical Introduction to an Universal Hieroglyfic Language
Record ID 279911
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 16
Pryces Cornish Grammar
Borrowed: 1799/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/15 (Thursday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
William Pryce (Male, born c.1725, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Archaeologia Cornu-Britannica; or, an essay to preserve the ancient Cornish language [Pryce]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.119.b.
Confidence level: Certain
William Pryce (Male, born c.1725, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Archæologia Cornu-Britannica; or, an essay to preserve the ancient Cornish language; containing the rudiments of that dialect, in a Cornish grammar and Cornish-English vocabulary, compiled from a variety of materials which have been inaccessible to all other authors.
Language: English . Published: Sherborne. Date of publication: 1790. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 1
ESTC: T145137
William Pryce (Male, born c.1725, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Archaeologia Cornu-Britannica; or, An Essay to Preserve the Ancient Cornish Language; Containing the Rudiments of that Dialect, in a Cornish Grammar and Cornish-English Vocabulary
Borrowed: 1799/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: William Pryce (Male, born c.1725, died 1790), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 279914
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 16
Wakefield Sylva Critica 5ps 2 vol.
Borrowed: 1799/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/15 (Thursday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Gilbert Wakefield (Male, born 1756, died 1801)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Silva critica: sive in auctores sacros profanosque commentarius philologus: concinnavit Gilbertus Wakefield.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jo.Bal.3.11-12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Confidence level: Certain
Gilbert Wakefield (Male, born 1756, died 1801)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Silva critica: sive in auctores sacros profanosque commentarius philologus.
Language: Latin . Published: Cambridge. Date of publication: 1789-1795. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 5 pts.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 5 times in 1 borrowing record
ESTC: T98008
Gilbert Wakefield (Male, born 1756, died 1801)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Silva Critica: sive In Auctores Sacros Profanosque Commentarius Philologus
Borrowed: 1799/7/15 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/15 (Thursday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Gilbert Wakefield (Male, born 1756, died 1801), Genre: Belles Lettres
Silva Critica: sive In Auctores Sacros Profanosque Commentarius Philologus
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5
Record ID 279962
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 17
Walker's Memoir of Italian Tragedy.
Borrowed: 1799/8/16 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/16 (Friday).
Mr John Hay Forbes of Medwyn; Lord Medwyn
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1799. Life dates: 1776-1854.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Joseph Cooper Walker (Male, born 1761, died 1810)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Lives
Historical memoir on Italian tragedy, from the earliest period to the present time [Walker]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Claud.1/2.
Confidence level: Certain
Joseph Cooper Walker (Male, born 1761, died 1810)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Lives
Historical memoir on Italian tragedy, from the earliest period to the present time: illustrated with specimens and analyses of the most celebrated tragedies; and interspersed with occasional observations on the Italian theatres; and biographical notices of the principal tragic writers of Italy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1799. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 4
ESTC: N2637
Joseph Cooper Walker (Male, born 1761, died 1810)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Lives
Historical Memoir on Italian Tragedy
Borrowed: 1799/8/16 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/16 (Friday).
Borrower: Mr John Hay Forbes of Medwyn; Lord Medwyn
Author: Joseph Cooper Walker (Male, born 1761, died 1810), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Drama, Genre: Lives
Record ID 280202
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 20
Gibbons Miscellaneous Works 2 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1799/7/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/8/17 (Saturday).
Mr Alexander Maconochie Lord Meadowbank
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1799. Life dates: 1777-1861.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain). Law > Solicitor-General. Law > Advocate Depute.
Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [An].1/1.11-12.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire. With Memoirs of his Life and Writings, composed by himself; illustrated from his letters.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1796. Format: 4to. Pagination: 2 vols.
Editors: Sheffield, John Holroyd, Earl of, 1735-1821
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 71 times in 34 borrowing records
ESTC: T79696
Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon
Borrowed: 1799/7/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/8/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Maconochie Lord Meadowbank
Author: Edward Gibbon (Male, born 1737, died 1794), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: History, Genre: Lives
Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 280208
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 21
Walpoles (Ld Orford) Works vol. 1st
Borrowed: 1799/7/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/8/17 (Saturday).
Mr Archibald Bell
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1798. Life dates: 1776-1854.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford. In five volumes.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.4.21.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford. In five volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798-1825. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T149673
Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford
Borrowed: 1799/7/17 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/8/17 (Saturday).
Borrower: Mr Archibald Bell
Author: Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 280292
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 23
Ana 9 vol. 8vo
Borrowed: 1799/7/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/8/18 (Sunday).
Mr John Boyd Greenshiells of Drum
Gender: Male. Address: 125 Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Admission date: 1793. Life dates: d. 1845.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou, Collection de bons mots, contes, pensées détachées, traits d'histoire et anecdotes des hommes célèbres [Garnier]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ar.1.7-15.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9
Confidence level: Certain
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou collection de bons mots, contes, pensées détachées, traits d'histoire et anecdotes des hommes célèbres, depuis la naissance des lettres jusqu'à nos jours; suivis d'un choix de propos joyeux, mots plaisans, réparties fines et contes à rire, tirés de différens recueils.
Language: French . Published: Amsterdam. Date of publication: 1789-1791. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 10 vols.
Editors: Garnier, Charles G. T.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 33 times in 4 borrowing records
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou Collection de Bons Mots, Contes, Pensées Détachées, etc
Borrowed: 1799/7/18 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/8/18 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Boyd Greenshiells of Drum
Genre: Belles Lettres
Ana, ou Collection de Bons Mots, Contes, Pensées Détachées, etc
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9
Record ID 280334
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 24
Do Electa Scalig
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Electa Scaligerea; hoc est, ejus sententiae, praecepta, definitiones, axiomata.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ah].8/1.12 .
Confidence level: Certain
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Electa Scaligerea, hoc est J. C. Scaligeri sententiæ, præcepta, definitiones, axiomata: ex universis illius operibus selecta, et per certas locorum communium classes disposita.
Language: Latin . Published: Hanover. Date of publication: 1634. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Electa Scaligerea
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Reference Works
Record ID 280337
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 24
Do Scaligeriana
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Scaligeriana, sive excerpta ex ore Josephi Scaligeri.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: [Ah].8/1.13 .
Confidence level: Certain
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Scaligeriana, sive Excerpta ex ore Josephi Scaligeri.
Language: Latin . Published: The Hague. Date of publication: 1668. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 1
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Scaligeriana, sive Excerpta ex ore Josephi Scaligeri
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Record ID 280331
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 24
Scaliger de Causis Linguae Lat.
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres
De causis linguae Latinae lib. XIII.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.93.b .
Confidence level: Certain
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres
J. C. Scaligeri de Causis Linguae Latinae libri tredecim.
Language: Latin . Published: Lyon. Date of publication: 1540. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 2
Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558)
Genre: Belles Lettres
De Causis Linguae Latinae
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: Giulio Cesare Scaligero (Male, born 1484, died 1558), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 280352
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 25
Swifts Works vol 1st
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Mr John Reid
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1798. Life dates: 1775-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author's life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.7.5-10.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Certain
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick’s, Dublin, accurately revised in six volumes, adorned with copper-plates; with some account of the author’s life, and notes historical and explanatory, by John Hawkesworth.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1755. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Editors: Hawkesworth, John
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 18 times in 6 borrowing records
ESTC: T52755
Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Jonathan Swift
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr John Reid
Author: Jonathan Swift (Male, born 1667, died 1745), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 280367
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 26
Montaignes essays 3 vol 8vo[note in margin:] Montaign Eng. Vol. 1st not retd
Borrowed: 1799/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1790. Life dates: d. 1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate.
Hutcheson in FR 263
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne's essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author's life. ... Translated by Charles Cotton, Esq.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ar.1.1-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Montaigne’s essays in three books. With notes and quotations. And an account of the author’s life.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1743. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 3 vols.
Translators: Cotton, Charles.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 23 times in 8 borrowing records
ESTC: T109419
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays of Montaigne
Borrowed: 1799/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Author: Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 280370
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 26
Do French par de Coste tom 1.2.
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1790. Life dates: d. 1824.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate.
Hutcheson in FR 263
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Les essais de Michel Seigneur de Montaigne [Coste]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ak.3.1-3.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Les essais de Michel Seigneur de Montaigne. Nouvelle edition, faite sur les plus anciennes & les plus correctes: augmentée de quelques lettres de l’auteur; ... Avec de courtes remarques; & de nouveaux indices ... Par Pierre Coste.
Language: French . Published: London. Date of publication: 1724. Format: 4to. Pagination: 3 vols.
Editors: Coste, Pierre
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 8 times in 3 borrowing records
ESTC: N9321
Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Essays of Montaigne
Borrowed: 1799/7/19 (Friday). Returned: 1799/8/19 (Monday).
Borrower: Mr Gilbert Hutchison Hutcheson
Author: Michel de Montaigne (Male, born 1533, died 1592), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2
Record ID 280523
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 31
Walpole (E. of Orfords) Works vol. 2
Borrowed: 1799/7/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
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.
Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford. In five volumes.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.4.21.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford. In five volumes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1798-1825. Format: 4to. Pagination: 9 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 44 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T149673
Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford
Borrowed: 1799/7/24 (Wednesday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Pringle
Author: Baron Horatio Walpole (Male, born 1678, died 1757), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Lives
Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 280538
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 32
Sr Wm Jones Works vol. 4
Borrowed: 1799/7/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Mr Alexander Maconochie Lord Meadowbank
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1799. Life dates: 1777-1861.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Law > Lord of Session/Senator of the College of Justice. Law > Lord Advocate. Law > Sheriff. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain). Law > Solicitor-General. Law > Advocate Depute.
Sir William Jones (Male, born 1746, died 1794)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Sir William Jones.
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Ai.5.13-18.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Sir William Jones (Male, born 1746, died 1794)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The works of Sir William Jones.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1799. Format: 4to. Pagination: 6 vols.
Editors: Jones, Anna Marie
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 37 times in 24 borrowing records
ESTC: T88221
Sir William Jones (Male, born 1746, died 1794)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Works of Sir William Jones
Borrowed: 1799/7/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Alexander Maconochie Lord Meadowbank
Author: Sir William Jones (Male, born 1746, died 1794), Genre: Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 4
Record ID 280544
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 32
Wartons History of English Poetry 3 vol 4to
Borrowed: 1799/7/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Mr John Reid
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1798. Life dates: 1775-1811.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate.
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The history of English poetry, from the close of the eleventh to the commencement of the eighteenth century [Warton]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: Jac.I.1.8-10(1).
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
The history of English poetry, from the close of the eleventh to the commencement of the eighteenth century.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1774-1781. Format: 4to. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 43 times in 19 borrowing records
ESTC: T145505
Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790)
Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
History of English Poetry, from the Close of the Eleventh to the Commencement of the Eighteenth Century
Borrowed: 1799/7/25 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Reid
Author: Thomas Warton (Male, born 1728, died 1790), Genre: Belles Lettres, Genre: Poetry
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 280676
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 36
Juvenal & Persius Ed. Glasg. 12o
Borrowed: 1799/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Mr John Burnet
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: d. 1810.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Judge. Law > Advocate. Law > Sheriff.
Decimus Junius Juvenalis Juvenal (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Decii Junii Juvenalis Aquinatis satirae [Juvenal/Persius]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.58.g.
Confidence level: Certain
Decimus Junius Juvenalis Juvenal (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Decii Junii Juvenalis Aquinatis satirae.
Language: Latin . Published: Glasgow. Date of publication: 1750. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 2
ESTC: T92158
Decimus Junius Juvenalis Juvenal (Male)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis
Borrowed: 1799/7/29 (Monday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr John Burnet
Author: Decimus Junius Juvenalis Juvenal (Male), Genre: Belles Lettres
Record ID 280745
Library: Advocates Library. Register: F.R.262a/25 (1799-1800, Type: Other). Page: 38
Burnetts Origine of Language 6 vol
Borrowed: 1799/8/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Gender: Male.
Admission date: 1785. Life dates: 1762-1818.
Occupation (normalised): Law > Advocate. Politics/Office Holders > MP (Britain).
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language [Monboddo]
Possible modern shelfmark: NLS: K.115.d.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6
Confidence level: Certain
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the origin and progress of language.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1773-1787. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 112 times in 58 borrowing records
ESTC: T42127
James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Borrowed: 1799/8/1 (Thursday). Returned: 1799/9/1 (Sunday).
Borrower: Mr Malcolm Laing of Strenzie
Author: James Burnet Lord Monboddo (Male, born 1714, died 1799), Genre: Belles Lettres
Of the Origin and Progress of Language
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6