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• Proposals concerning the printing of a chronological history of England. ([London : s.n.], 1677), by Aylett Sammes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for printing by subscription, Cambden's Britannia, English. Newly translated with large additions. ([London : s.n., 1693?]), by Abel Swall and Timothy Childe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for printing of Holwell's Book of dialling. ([London : s.n., 1684]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Whereas a book entitutled, Musæum Regalis Societatis being not only a perfect catalogue of all the rarities ... belonging to the Royal Society and preserved at Gresham Colledge... it is therefore proposed by the author, Doctor Nehemiah Grew, that whoever subscribeth ... ([London : s.n.], 1679/80), by Nehemiah Grew (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for printing by subscription, Bibliotheca patrum, or, A new ecclesiastical history ([London : s.n., 1692]), by Timothy Childe and Abel Swall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for printing Monumenta Britannica, written by Mr. John Aubrey, fellow of the Royal Society viz., I.1. Tempala Druidum, 2. A review, 3. Religion and manners of the Druids, II. 1. Camps, 2. Castles, 3. Military architecture of the old times, 4. Roman towns, 5. Pits, 6. Horns, III. 1. Barrows, 2. Urnes, 3. Sepulchres, 4. Ditches, 5. High-ways. 6. Roman pavements, 7. Coines, 8. Embanking and draining ... ([London : s.n., 1690?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for the first volume of the works of the eminently learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, late master of Trinity College in Cambridge and since his death publish'd by the Reverend Dr. Tillotson, Dean of Canterbury : now printing in folio, 1682. ([London : B. Aylmer], 1682), by Brabazon Aylmer (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Propositions touching printing a book entituled, De thermis Britannicis ([London : s.n., 1686?]), by Thomas Guidott (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The final conclusion or up-shutting of Mr. Ogilby's standing lottery of books which opened on the second day of June last, to the general satisfaction of all that took cognizance thereof, especially the adventurers. ([London : s.n., 1668]), by John Ogilby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for printing a book entituled, The history and antiquities of Hertfordshire. Written by Sir Henry Chauncy, Kt, Serjeant at law. Containing, ... ([London : s.n., 1700]), by Henry Chauncy (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An advertisement. These following atlas's and treatises, with the maps, charts and sculptures therein contained; with any sort of mathematical-books and instruments, are made and sold by John Seller, [hydrographer to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty at his shop at the Hermitage-Stairs in Wapping, and in Exchange-Alley near the Royal Exchange in London. ([London : s.n., 1678]), by John Seller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for the carrying on an actual survey of all the counties in the kingdom of England and principallity of Wales, in order to the compleating a new book in large folio, to be intituled Atlas Anglicanus by John Seller hydrographer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. ([London : s.n., 1679?]), by John Seller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A collection of modern English books: consisting of divinity, morality, history, geography, travels, voyages, poetry, plays, miscellanies, mathematicks, physick, law, &c. To be sold by auction at Batson's Coffee-House, over against the Royal Exchange in Cornhil, on Tuesday the 31st of October, 1693. Begining exactly at three in the afternoon. Conditions of sale. I. He that bids most is the buyer; but if any difference arise, which the company can't decide, the book to be re-exposed. II. The books, for ought we know, are perfect; if any appear otherwise, before they are taken away, the buyer has his choice to take or leave them. III. That every person be obliged to give in his name, and place of abode, paying also five shillings in the pound for what he buyes, and be obliged to take away his books within three days after the sale is ended. Catalogues are distrubuted at Mr. Hargrave's bookseller in Holbourn, Mr. Partridge's at Charing-Cross, at Tom's Coffee-house near Ludgate, and at the place of sale, where the books may be viewed the Friday and Saturday before the sale begins. ([London : s.n., 1693]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sir, in obedience to your commands, I here send you a short account of Dr. Hick's Book, now in the press at Oxford; the title of it is, Linguarum veterum septentrionalium thesaurus grammatico-criticus & archæologicus. Acedit de linguarum veterum septentrionalium usu dissertatio : et catalogues librorum veterum septentrionalium, tam eorum qui excusi sunt, quam qui in membranis scripti nondum eduntur, quam fieri licuit, locupletissimus. ([Oxford? : s.n., 1700]), by William Brome and George Hickes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A new adventure, for law-books to be disposed of by lot, wherein all are gainers. ([London : s.n., 1698]), by Daniel Browne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Serenæ veritatis gratia There having lately been scattered abroad by Richard Lowndes book-seller, a scandalous paper, touching those so famous and long approved lozenges, made and publickly sold by Thoephilus Buckworth Gent. the first true author and inventer of them : the said Mr. Buckworth to vindicate himself from the scandalous aspersions of the said paper, and to undeceive the people from the traducements of Lownes, Peircy, and all other pretenders. ([London? : s.n., 1664]), by Theophilus Buckworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A second proposal by William Morgan His Majesty's cosmographer, for a general sale of Mr. Ogilby's works, to enable him to finish Britannia, with the second part of Asia, and Europe ([London : s.n., 1677]), by William Morgan (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An advertisement concerning the English atlas, with the proposals. February 10. 1671/2 ([London : s.n., 1672]), by John Ogilby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A lottery licensed by His Royal Highness the Duke of York, and assistants of the Corporation of the Royal Fishing, errected by the author, for the vending certain volumes of his own books. ([London : s.n., 1664]), by John Ogilby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Ogilby's design for carrying on his Britannia ([London? : s.n., 1674]), by John Ogilby (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proposal concerning the two large books of entries ([London : s.n., 1669?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals touching subscriptions for the Lord Coke's reports in French, and the table ([London : s.n., 1671?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of books, to be sold by auction on Friday the 14 of Octob. 1692. at 4 of the clock in the afternoon, at Wills (lately Roll's) Coffee-House on the North side of St. Pauls Church. Gentlemen may be accommodated with catalogues at Mr. Welds betwixt the two Temple Gates in Fleet-street, at Mr. Manships at the black Bull against the Royal-Exchange, and at the place of sale. ([London : s.n., 1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By Henry Keepe, formerly of New-Inn-Hall in the University of Oxford, gentleman-commoner, and now of the Inner-Temple London, esq having in the year 1681 published a small treatise by the way of Essay to a more compleat history of Westminster Abby ... ([S.l. : s.n., 1683]), by H. K. (Henry Keepe) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Half a sheet against Mr. Baxter:, or, A paraphrase upon a part of his works ([London : s.n., 1658?]), by James Harrington and Richard Baxter (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Bibliotheca Tillotsoniana: or A catalogue of the curious library of Dr. John Tillotson late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Containing, a collection of Greek and Latin fathers, councils, historians (ecclesiastical and civil) philosophers, poets, orators, lexicographers, &c. all of the best editions and neatly bound. Together with the library of Mr. Seth-Mountley Buncle, late master of Mercers school, London. Consisting of Hebrew, Chaldaick, Syriack, Persick, and other Oriental books, with French, Italian and Spanish. Which will be sold by retail at Mr. Christoph. Bateman's shop, the Bible and Crown in Middle Row, Holborn, on Tuesday April 9. 1695. According to the method of the following page. ([London] : Catalogues are to be sold for six-pence apiece by Mr. Jos. Hindmarsh over-against the Royal-Exchange in Cornhil; Mr. James Partridge at the Post-Office near Charing-cross; (and at the place of sale.) By Mrs. Dickenson at Cambridge, and Mr. H. Clements at Oxford, 1695), by John Tillotson and Seth-Mountley Buncle (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Catalogue des nouveaux livres Francois qui seront vendus par auction au dessus de la partie orientale d'Exeter Exchange dans le Strand. Mercredy prochain le 14. jour de novembre, 1694. A trois-heures aprez midy. Les conditions de la vente. I. Que le plus offrant est l'acheteur, II. Qu'on doit payer argent comtant pour les livres achetez, ou la jour prochain aprez l'auction sera finie. Catalogues sont distribués par Mr. Hargrave libraire áa Holborne, Mr. Patridge libraire áa Charing Cross, Mr. Lowndes libraire dans le Strand, Mr. Crouch libraire vis avis [sic] la Bourse Royale, chez Bridges's Coffee-house, & áa la place de la ditte vente. ([London : s.n., 1694]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of choice Latin and English books, on most subjects which will be sold by auction, on [blank] the [blank] of [blank] 1694. betwixt three and four of the clock in the afternoon precisely, at the sign of the Crown, near the Pump in Little-Britain. Catalogues may be had gratis, at Mr. Weld's between the Two Temple-Gates, Fleetstreet, and at Mr. Pero's at the White Swan, next door to the place of sale in Little-Britain. ([London : s.n., 1694]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of choice and valuable books in Greek, Latin, French and English, consisting of divinity, history, philology, poetry, voyages, travels, physick, mathematicks and miscellany. Which will be sold by auction at Guild-Hall Coffe-House in King-street, near Guild-Hall. On Monday the 20th. of August, 1694. and the days following, beginning at three a clock in the afternoon. Catalogues may be had at Mr. Partridges at Charing-cross, Mr. Hargraves in Holbourn, Mr. Jays under the Royal Exchange, and at the place of sale, where the books may be viewed two days before the sale. ([London : s.n., 1694]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of excellent books, in Greek, Latin and English; consisting of divinity, history, phylosophy, geopraghy, poetry, and miscellanies, in all volumes. Which will be sold by auction at Toms Coffee House adjoying to Ludgate, on Monday the 15th of October, 1694; beginning at 3 in the afternoon, and, so continue daily till all be sold. Conditions of sale. 1 He that bids most is the B[uyer], if any difference arise, which the company cannot decide, the book to be exposed again to sale. 2 The books for ought we know are perfect, if any appear otherwise before they are taken away, the buyer may take or leave them. 3 That every person be obliged to give in his name and place of abode, paying also 5s. in the pound for what he buyes if demanded; and be obliged to take his books away within [damaged] ...ays after the sale is ended. Catalogues are distributed gratis at Mr. Partridges at Charing-Cross, Mr. Metcalfes in Drury-Lane, Mr. Hargraves in Holbourn, Mr. Joys under the Royal Exchange, booksellers. And at the place of sale. ([London : s.n., 1694]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of books, of the several libraries of the Honorable Sir William Coventry, and the Honorable Mr. Henry Coventry, sometime Secretary of State to King Charles II. Containing a very good collection of most excellent books in divinity, history, philology, matters of state, &c. in Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish and English, to be sold by auction, at the late dwelling-house of Mr. Secretary Coventry, at the upper end of the Hay-market, Peccadilly, on Monday the ninth of May, 1687.. ([London] : Catalogues are to be had gratis at Mr. William Cooper's at the Pelican in Little-Britain, Mr. George Wells's at the Sun in St. Pauls Church-yard, Mr. Tho. Dring's at the Harrow at Chancery-Lane end, Fleet-street, Mr. Sam. Carr's at the Adam and Eve near Hungerford-Market, Strand, Mr. William Nott at the Queens Arms in the Pall-mall, Mr. Man's, at the Royal Coffee-House, Charing-Cross, and at Finches Coffee-House in Birchin-lane, London, and at the Coffee-Houses in Oxford and Cambridge., 1687.), by Henry Coventry (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of books of two eminent mathematicians consisting of a curious collection of history, divinity, philosophy; but chiefly the mathematicks. In Latin, English and French in all volumes. Which will be exposed to sale by way of auction, on Thursday next being the 21st of this instant May, 1691. at Roll's Coffee-House on the north-side of St. Paul's Church-Yard. By John Bullord. ([London] : Catalogues whereof are distributed gratis at Mr. Richard Parker's under the Piazza of the Royal Exchange; Mr. Bullord in St. Paul's Church Yard; Mr. Goodwin against St. Dunstans-Church in Fleet-Street; Mr. Partridge at the Post Office at Charing-Cross; Mrs. Feltham in Westminster-Hall, and at Roll's Coffee-House, [1691]), by John Bullord (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Catalogue des nouveaux livres Francois, qui seront vendus par auction. Au dessus de la partie orientale d'Exeter Exchange dans le Strand. Lundy prochain le vint & septiéme de novembre, 1693. A trois-heures apres midy. Les conditions de la vente. I. Que le plus offrant est l'acheteur. II. Qu'on doit payer argent comtant pour les livres achetez, ou la jour prochain aprez l'auction sera finie. Catalogues sont distribüés par Mr. Hargrave libraire à Holborne, Mr. Patridge libraire à Charing-Cross, chez Tom's Coffee-House à Ludgate, chez Batson's Coffee-House vis avis [sic] la Bourse Royale, & à la place de la ditte vente. ([London : s.n., 1693]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of books in folio, consisting of fathers, Latin and English commentaries on the Bible, history, physick, &c. which will be sold by auction on Friday the 31th. of July, 1691: betwixt three and four in the afternoon, at Tom's Coffee-House adjoyning to Ludgate. ([London] : Catalogues are distributed at Mr. Welds the Crown betwixt the Two Temple-Gates in Fleet-street, at Mr. Bennets in St. Paul's Church-Yard, at Mr. Manships the Bull against the Royal Exchange, and at the above-said Coffee-House., [1691]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Catalogue of Latin and English books, both antient and modern; viz. divinity, history, and humanity, travels, voyages, romances, poetry, &c. in all volumes. Which will be sold by auction (or who bids most) at VValsal's Coffee-House in Naggs-Head-Court in Bartholomew-Lane, on the back-side of the Royal-Exchange, on Monday the 12th. day of this instant July 1697. The sale beginning at five of the clock in the afternoon to nine at night; continuing daily till all the books are sold. Catalogues are given gratis, at Thomas Bever, next to Richard's Coffee-house in Fleet-street, at Richard Parkers under the Piazza of the Royal-Exchange. W. Whitowood at the Crown in Little-Britain, Anthony Feltham in Westminster-Hall, booksellers; and at the place of sale. ([London : s.n., 1697]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A collection of excellent English books, consisting of divinity, history, philology, travels, voyages, poetry, plays, mathematicks, geography, law, &c. to be sold by auction, at Batson's Coffee-house, over against the Royal Exchange in Cornhil, on Tuesday the 23d day of May, 1693. beginning exactly at three after noon. ([London] : Catalogues are distributed at Mr. Hargrave's bookseller in Holbourn, Mr. Partidge's [sic] at Charing-Cross, and at the place of sale, where the books may be viewed two days before the sale begins., [1693]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalogue of Latin and English books in quires, to be sold by auction in numbers to the booksellers of London and Westminster only. On Monday the seventh of this instant September, 1691. At the sign of the Bear in Ave-Mary-Lane, near Ludgate-Street, at three of the clock in the afternoon, and so to continue daily till all the books are sold. / By Benj. Walford. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year MDCXCI. [1691]), by Benjamin Walford (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An ordinance ordained, devised, and made by the Master, and Keepers or Wardens, and commonalty of the mystery or art of Stationers of the City of London for the well governing of that society. (London : printed for the Company of Stationers, 168[3]), by Stationers' Company (London, England), Francis North Guilford, Francis Pemberton, and Edmund Saunders (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Humble information of certain stationers, citizens of London, to the Parliament and Commonwealth of England. (Printed for the subscribers hereof, 1652), by Luke Fawne, John Rothwell, Joshua Kirton, and Samuel Gellibrand (page images at HathiTrust)
• To the right honorable, the knights, citizens, and burgesses, now assembled in the High Court of Parliament. The petition of the masters and workmen printers of London. ([London : s.n., 1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To undeceive the people of this Common-wealth. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare. MDCLII. [1652]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The witts of Pauls or a catalogue of those book-sellers apprentices, in and about Pauls Church-yard, which are to be cut of the simples this next Spring, 1650. ([London : s.n., 1652]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Appendix to Mr. Charles Mearne's catalogue of English books, chiefly of history, miscellany, and law, to be sold by auction at Richard's Coffee-House near the Middle-Temple-Gate, on Tuesday February 22d. 1686/7. ([London : s.n., 1687]), by Edward Millington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The famous collection of papers and pamphlets of all sorts, from the year 1600. down to this day, commonly known by the name of William Miller's collection is now to be sold, by retail, or otherwise, at the Acorn in St. Paul's Church-yard, turning down the Old-Change. Being digested into such an order and method, by way of alphabet, and common-place, that the reader shall find, without any difficulty, whatever he hath occasion for; as in the following table will appear. Composed by Mr. Charles Tooker. Catalogues may be had at Mr. Math. Gilliflowers at his shop in Westminster-hall, Mr. Chr. Bateman Middle-Row Holbourn, Mr. Joseph Hindmarsh over against the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, and at the guilded Acorn in St. Paul's Church-yard, London. Price 1 s. ([London : s.n., 1695?]), by Charles Tooker, William Miller, and William Laycock (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Catalogus variorum librorum bibliothecæ selectissimæ Rev. viri D. Whateley juxta Banbury in comitatu Oxoniensi ([London : s.n., 1683]), by Edward Millington, William Whateley, and Simon Rutland (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bibliotheca Anglicana: or, A collection of choice English books all in folio, curiously bound, gilt, and lettered on the back, consisting of various subjects, but chiefly history; will be exposed to sale, by way of auction, on Wednesday next, being the fifth of May, 1686. at Jonathan's Coffee-house in Exchange-alley, in Cornhil, London. Where catalogues are to be distributed gratis; and at Christopher Hussey's shop, at the Flower-de-luce in Little-Britain. The auction will begin by nine in the morning, and two in the afternoon precisely. ([London : s.n., 1686]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• On Thursday the 26. of this instant November, 1685. at the Auction-House in Ave-Mary-lane over against the Black Swan; will be exposed to sale to booksellers part of the stock of Mr. Richard Davis, bookseller of Oxford, by way of auction, containing these following books, viz. ([Oxford : s.n., 1685]), by Richard Davis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders in Council. 1671-11-08 ([London : s.n., 1671]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II), King Charles II of England, and John Nicholas (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Catalogus librorum, tam antiquorum quam recentium in omni facultate, insignium. Rev. Rob. Whitehal, aulie novi hospitii vice-principalis nuperrime defuncti. Quorum auctio (in gratiam & commodum celeber. academ. Oxoniensis). Oxoniæ habenda est, die lunæ Martii unidecimo. 1699/700. At Mrs. Weavers dancing-school in Holywel. (Oxford : where catalogues are ready to be distributed gratis, by Geo. West, Jo. Crosley and Anth. Peisley, [1700]), by George West, John Crosley, Anthony Peisley, and Robert Whitehall (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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