Ci.2.4.14
The origin of printing. In two essays: I. The substance of Dr. Middleton's dissertation on the origin of printing in England. II. Mr. Meerman's account of the invention of the art in Harleim, and its progress to Mentz. With occasional remarks; and an appendix.
The second edition. With improvements.
London : Printed for W. Bowyer and J. Nichols, 1776.
xvi, 176p, plates ; 8vo.
Previously Cp.6.22 and Gea.7.4.
Edited by William Bowyer and John Nichols.
Wants supplement, with own title-page dated 1781, found in some copies.
Bookplate of Eton College.
18th century gold-tooled, diced calf.
Printing History Early works to 1800.
Nichols, John, 1745 - 1826 printer.
Bowyer, William, 1663 - 1737 printer.
England London.
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