Description: The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, for the Year 1779. Printed for J. Dodsley, London, 1780. Very good book. 8vo. [vii]; History of Europe 214pps; Chronicle & Appendix to the Chronicle 193-335; State Papers 336-442; Characters 1-61; Natural History 62-97; Useful Projects 98-122; Antiquities 123-146; Miscellaneous Essays 147-168; Poetry 169-178; Account of Books for 1779 179-193; Contents. Pagination is inconsistent, as the History of Europe section ends at page 214, and the next section Chronicle/Appendix begins at 193. m Chronical subjects include stock and commodity prices;Useful Projects topics include "On the Virtues of Acorn-Cofee", "Dr. Higgin's Patent for a new-invented Water-Cement or Stucco" and "Instructions for cultivating and curing Tobacco in England";Antiquities: "A Description of the Alhambra, or Palace of the Moorish Kings of Granada", "The Cathedral church of Burgos, and of the Origin of Gothic Architecture", "Observations on the earliest Introduction of Clocks" (referencing a watch likely owned by Robert the Bruce), "Account of the Eisteddfod or Sessions of the Bards and Minstrels";Miscellaneous Essays: "On Genius and Taste", "Thoughts on Commercial Subjects, from Dr. Franklin's Political Fragments; Of Embargoes upon Corn and of the Poor", "Of an Open Trade", "Of Restraints upon Commerce in Time of War", "Of Paper Credit",a discourse on "Observations on Patriarchal Customs and Manners" as followed in the book of Genesis and their descendants.Rated very good minus in deference to its extreme age. Original paper covered boards and spine, both soiled and well worn. Approximately half of the spine is exposed. Most edges are rubbed. Side and lower page edges are untrimmed. Foxing on the end papers, text is clean. Text block is somewhat shaken due to the spine exposure but relatively stable overall. Please use close-up options for best inspection. Additional photos available at your request.
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
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Special Attributes: 1st Edition
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Publisher: J. Dodsley
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: History of Europe
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1780
