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Creator:
Nichols, John, 1745-1826
Title:
Illustrations of the literary history of the eighteenth century : consisting of authentic memoirs and original letters of eminent persons : and intended as a sequel to the Literary anecdotes.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for the author by Nichols, Son and Bentley, 1817-1858.
Physical Description:
8 v. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
PR443 N53 1817

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Vol. 4 has imprint: London, Printed for the author by John Nichols and son.

Vols. 5-8 have imprint: London, Printed by and for J.B. Nichols and son.

Vol. 5 and 6 were published posthumously: two more volumes (v. 7-8) were added by John Bowyer Nichols in 1848 and 1858. cf. Dict. nat. biog.

"Literary illustrations of the eighteenth century. Additions and corrections. By J.B. Nichols, F.S.A. 1857": v. 8, p. [613]-686.

"Index to the eight volumes": v. 8, 141 p. at end.
Subject Terms:
Eighteenth century. | English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism. | Authors, English.
Contributors:
Nichols, J. B. (John Bowyer), 1779–1863.