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487 DAWES (Sir William, D.D.), The Nature and Excellency of the Duty of Alms-giving. A Sermon preach'd at the Parish Church of Saint Giles's in the Fields. Sunday, Nov. 17th, 1706. On behalf of the Charity-Schools settled in that Parish, consisting of eighty-five Boys, and one hundred Girls. London, [1706]. 8vo, sewed, 3s. 6d.

488 DENTON (Rev. W.), Records of St. Giles', Cripplegate. London, 1883. 8vo, with large folding map of the Parish, from a 17th Century MS., cloth, 5s.

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489 [DIBDIN (Charles)], The Chelsea Pensioner: a comic opera. Two Acts. As it is Performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. London, 1779. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, sewed, 5s.

490 DIXON (Charles), The Bird Life of London. 1909. 8vo, frontispiece and 7 coloured plates, also 16 other plates, cloth, 2s. 6d. 491 DOYLE (Richard), An Overland Journey to the Great Exhibition. Showing a few Extra Articles and Visitors. [1851.] A panoramic procession of humorous figures, with a duplicate set in colours, the whole carefully inlaid in a volume. Folio, calf extra, gilt edges, by Riviere, Il. 12s.

492 DRYDEN (John), Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders, 1666. An Historical Poem: containing the Progress and various Successes of our Naval War with Holland. And describing the Fire of London. London, 1667. Sm. 8vo, FIRST EDITION, Some pagination figures shaved, otherwise a good copy, calf, 4l. 4s. 493 DURFEY (Thomas), The Virtuous Wife; or, Good Luck at Last. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Dukes Theater, by His Royal Highness His Servants. In the Savoy, 1680. Sm. 4to, FIRST EDITION, sewed, Il. Is.

The Scene is at Chelsea.

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494 DURFEY.-Love for Money: or, The Boarding School. Comedy. As it is Acted at The Theatre Royal. London, 1691. Sm. 4to, FIRST EDITION, half green calf, Il. 18s.

The scene of the play is at Chelsea, by the river side.

495 D'URFEY.-The Modern Prophets: or, New Wit for a Husband. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's Servants. London, [n.d., 1709]. Sm. 4to, FIRST EDITION, somewhat stained, sewed, Il. IS.

The scene of the play is Enfield and Bunhil-Fields.

496 EVELYN (John), Fumifugium; or, the Inconvenience of the Aer, and Smoake of London dissipated. Together with some Remedies humbly proposed. [Edited by Samuel Pegge.] London, reprinted for B. White, 1772. 4to, large copy, sewed, 17s. 6d.

In this work Evelyn gives an interesting picture of the London of his time, and the proportions that the Smoke nuisance had assumed even then. He offered many

suggestions for the improvement of the atmosphere, some of which might be commended to the authorities of to-day.

497 FAULKNER (Thos.), The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Hammersmith; interspersed with Biographical Notices of illustrious and eminent Persons, who have been born, or who have resided in the Parish. London, 1839. 8vo, with map and illustrations, cloth, uncut, 14s.

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498 FROGGETT'S Survey of the Country Thirty Miles round London. London, 1832. 42 × 52 ins., mounted on linen, folded, and preserved in the original slip-case, 8s.

499 GARLAND (A) for the New Royal Exchange: composed of the Pieces of divers excellent Poets made in memory of the First Opening thereof on January the 23rd, 1571 with the choice Verses and Devices of sundry fine Wits of later time, depicting the same in the several Humours and Manners therein to be seen; or Written in Honour of the Second Opening on September the 28th, 1669. London, 1845. Sm. 4to, one of 50 copies only, PRIVATELY PRINTED, original wrappers, gilt edges, 18s.

500 GENERAL DESCRIPTION (A) of all Trades, digested in Alphabetical Order, by which Parents, Guardians, and Trustees may make Choice of Trades agreeable to the Capacity, Education, Inclination, Strength, and Fortune of the youth under their care. London, 1747. 12mo, original calf, 21. 2s.

A most important little volume for the information it gives of London trades in the XVIIIth century. It forms the subject of a chapter in Sir Walter Besant's volume upon Eighteenth Century London.

501 GERBIER (Sir Balthazar), The First Lecture, concerning Navigation. Read Publickly at Sr. Balthazar Gerbier's Academy, at Bednall-Greene. London, printed by Gartrude Dawson, 1649. Sm. 4to, one headline shaved, sewed, 10s. 6d.

One of the curious products of Gerbier's "Museum Minervæ," which he set up at his house at Bethnal Green in 1649.

502 GODMAN (Ernest), The Old Palace of Bromley-by-Bow.

[A

Monograph on the building now destroyed.] Essex House Press, 1902. 4to, with 37 illustrations, only 350 copies printed, wrappers, uncut, IOS. 6d.

503 GREATOREX (Thomas, Organist of Westminster Abbey), Psalms, extracted from the Old and New Versions, for the use of the Parish Church St. Mary-le-bone. With a Selection of Tunes, harmonized and arranged for Three Voices. [1828.] 8vo, the words and music engraved, cloth, 6s.

504 GRIFFITHS (Roger), An Essay to prove that the jurisdiction and conservancy of the River of Thames, etc., is committed to the Lord Mayor, and City of London, both in point of Right and Usage. To which is added, a Brief Description of those Fish, with their Seasons, Spawning-Times, etc., that are caught in the Thomas, or sold in London. Also, of the Water-Carriage on the River Thames, to the several Parts of the Kingdom, with a List of the Keys, Wharfs, and Docks, adjoining to the same. London, 1746. 8vo, old calf, 18s.

505 HEMING (Edmund), The Case of Edmund Heming, who First set up the New Lights in the City of London. London, printed in the year 1689. Sm. 4to, half calf, gilt edges, 2l. 10s. Heming obtained letters patent, about 1684, for the exclusive right of lighting London for five years, and undertook to place a light before every tenth door on moonless nights from Michaelmas to Lady-day. He relates the story of his troubles in this rare pamphlet, and complains of " one Mr. Vernatti, who set up the Glass Lights in Cornhill" and of much opposition from the Lord Mayor's Officers, also the Companies of Tallow-Chandlers, Tin-Men and Horners "infested him beyond example." At the end of his "Case" he advertises-" If any Gentlemen or others, are willing to be accommodated with New Lights in their Streets, Houses, Stables, or for Coaches or Horses that Travel late at night, they may be furnished therewith by Edmund Heming, living near the Still-yard in Thames-street. And if any Gentleman has a desire to have his Coat of Arms, or any other Fancy appear in the said Light, it shall be performed by the said Heming, in a very curious manner.'

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506 [HALE (Thos.)], An Account of several New Inventions and Improvements now necessary for England, in a Discourse by way of Letter to the Earl of Marlborough, relating to Building of our English Shipping, Planting of Oaken Timber in the Forests, Apportioning of Publick Taxes, The Conservancy of all our Royal Rivers, in particular that of the Thames, The Surveys of the Thames, etc. Herewith is also published at large the Proceedings relating to the Mill'd-Lead-sheathing, and the Excellency and the cheapness of Mill'd Lead in preference to Cast Sheet Lead for all other purposes whatsoever. Also a Treatise of Naval Philosophy, by Sir William Petty. London, Printed for James Astwood, and are to be sold by Ralph Simpson at the Harp in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1691. 12mo, with 2 folding tables of a Survey of the Buildings and Encroachments on the River of Thames, on both sides from London-Bridge Eastwards to the lower end of Lyme-house: taken by the Principal Officers and Commissioners of his Majesties Navy"; and the Licence leaf preceding title, half calf, RARE, 31. ios.

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507 HARRISON (Wilmot), Memorable London Houses: a handy Guide with Illustrative Anecdotes. London, 1889. 8vo, with a reference plan and 100 illustrations by G. N. Martin, cloth, top edges gilt, only 250 copies printed, 6s.

508 HARTING (J. E.), The Birds of Middlesex.

A Contribution to the Natural History of the County. 1866. 8vo, frontispiece, cloth, uncut, 4s. 6d.

509 HIGHMORE (Anthony), Pietas Londinensis : the History Design, and Present State of the Various Public Charities in and near London. London, 1810. 8vo, fine copy, russia gilt, with the Hoare crest on back, 1ẻ. IS.

510 HILLS (Osborn C.), Saint Mary Stratford Bow. [A monograph on the old Church.] Essex House Press, 1900. 4to, with photogravure plate after Marlow, and 26 other illustrations, only 250 copies printed, wrappers, uncut, IOS.

511 HODGES (Tho., Rector of the Church at Kensington neere London), A Glimpse of Gods Glory: as it was presented in a Sermon preached in St. Margarets, Westminster, before the House of Commons, September 28, 1642. London, 1642. Sm. 4to, sewed, 4s. 6d.

512 HUGHSON (David), Walks through London, including Westminster and the Borough of Southwark, with the Surrounding Suburbs, forming a complete Guide to the British Metropolis. London, 1817. 2 vols. 8vo, with map and 95 plates, views of London buildings, etc., contemporary calf gilt, 12s.

The series of views illustrating these two volumes are very prettily engraved. According to the list of plates, there should be a view of Somerset House which is not in this copy. 513 HUMBLE PETITION (The) of the Lord Major, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common-Councell Assembled to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled: which Petition was Presented to both Houses, June 27, 1648. London, [1648]. Sm. 4to, small hole in title, unbound, 9s.

514 HUTTON (Laurence), Literary Landmarks of London. 1885. 8vo; FIRST EDITION, cloth, top edges gilt, 4s.

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515 JOHNSTONE'S London Commercial Guide and Street Directory. In Four Parts. I. Names of Streets. II. Names of Individuals, Firms, and Companies. III. All Professions and Trades. An Accurate List of Coaches, Waggons, etc., the Inns, and their Days of Departure. To which is added much Miscellaneous and useful matter. Corrected to August 31, 1817. London, 1817. 8vo, original half leather binding, 15s.

516 KNIGHT'S Encyclopædia of London. 1851. 8vo, frontispiece and 36 full-page woodcuts, half calf gilt, 7s.

517 LADIES' CATCH CLUB.-A Collection of Programmes and Words of Catches and Glees sung at the Subscription Concerts of the Ladies' Catch Club. [Abt. 1793-96.] In 1 vol. 8vo, old half calf, I2s. 6d.

The Club met at the subscribers' houses, among whom were Mrs. Adair in Pall Mall; Lady Yonge in Stratford Place; Lady Falmouth in St. James's Square; Mrs. Benyon in Grosvenor Square; the Hon. Mrs. Anson in Portland Place; Mrs. Harford, No. 8, New Cavendish Street; Mrs. Pigou, No. 9, Portland Place; Lady Taylor, No. 9, Great Cumberland Place, etc.

518 LETTER (A) from Mercurius Civicus to Mercurius Rusticus: or, Londons Confession but not Repentance. Shewing that the beginning and the obstinate pursuance of this accursed horrid Rebellion is principally to be ascribed to that Rebellious City. Printed, [Aug. 25] 1643. Sm. 4to, unbound, 9s.

519 LOCKER (Frederick), London Lyrics. London [Privately printed], 1881. 8vo, LARGE PAPER, with title and Dedication printed in violet, frontispiece by Randolph Caldecott in TWO STATES, and plate by Kate Greenaway on India paper, vellum gilt, uncut, a very limited number so printed, very scarce, 31. 3s.

520 MAGDALEN HOSPITAL.-The Rules and Regulations of the Magdalen-Charity, with Instructions to the Women who are admitted, and Prayers for their Use. London, 1769. 12mo, with engraved frontispiece of a Magdalen in uniform, contemporary calf gilt, 5s.

521 MANN (Ernest_A.), Brooke House, Hackney. [A Monograph.] Essex House Press, 1904. 4to, with etched frontispiece and nine plates, wrappers, uncut, 7s. 6d.

522 MANTON (Thomas, Minister of Stoke-Newington), Englands Spirituall Languishing with the Causes and Cure discovered

in a Sermon preached before the House of Commons, June 28, 1648. London, 1648. Sm. 4to, sewed, 4s. 6d.

523 MEDLEY (A), or the Cries of London. [n.d., abt. 1800.] 2 leaves, folio, engraved with music, sewed, 4s. 6d.

524 MERCURIUS PUBLICUS. Numb. 19. May 3 to 10, 1660. Sm. 4to, sewed, uncut, Il. IS.

An important number of this news-sheet, containing the account of the Proclamation of Charles II in the city of London and the rejoicing thereon.

525 MONSEY (Dr. Messenger), A Sketch of the Life and Character of the late Dr. Monsey, Physician to the Royal Hospital at Chelsea; with Anecdotes of Persons of the First Rank in Church and State. London, printed for the Author, 1789. 8vo, half calf, uncut, 12s. 6d.

The volume also contains "Anecdotes of Dr. Messenger Monsey" with the portrait by Bromley after Foster (from the European Magazine, Feb. 1789); a notice of Monsey's death, from the Morning Post, Dec. 27, 1789; and the anonymous caricature portrait in colours published by H. Humphrey, Jan. 19th, 1789, entitled "Ornaments of Chelsea Hospital," with some irreverent verses beneath by Peter Pindar.

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526 MORNING EXERCISE (The) Methodized; or certain Chief Heads and Points of the Christian Religion opened and Improved in divers Sermons, by several Ministers of the City of London, in the Monthly Course of the Morning Exercise at Giles in the Fields. London, 1660. Sm. 4to, contemporary red morocco binding, the sides panelled in gilt, the back tooled in a striking and unusual manner, gilt edges, 31. 35.

EDWARD HARLEY'S copy, with the following inscription on flyleaf, "Ed. Harley. This Book was sent me by the Lady Clinton the year she died.'

527 NEW CORPORACON (The), or the Charter of the Governs. Wardens. Assistants and Cominalty of the Tradesmen and Artificers inhabiting within 3 miles of the Citty of London; declareing their power and authoritie. 1636. MANUSCRIPT neatly written in a legal hand upon 67 pages, with an index of 3 pages at the end. Instruccons for the Mr. of Wardes and Liueries for the better authorizing and directinge of him in the execucon of his office and the Performance of our Service. MANUSCRIPT neatly written upon 104 pages-Reportes of the Starr Chamber: Pasche: Anno Primo Caroli Regis.-Reportes of the Starr Chamber: Pasche: Secundo Caroli. [1625-26.] Two MANUSCRIPTS, with titles, beautifully written on 57 pages and 30 pages respectively.-Jurisdiction of ye Marches of Wales. MANUSCRIPT written upon 41 pages. 5 English Manuscripts of the XVIIth Century in 1 vol. Folio, written upon paper, limp vellum, Iol. IOS.

The Governor of the "New Corporacon" was Peter Heywood, and the Chamberlains Christopher Lewknor and John Reading.

528 NEW REMARKS of London: or, A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, of Southwark, and Part of Middlesex and Surrey, within the Circumference of the Bills of Mortality. Collected by the Company of Parish-Clerks. London, 1732. 12m0, FIRST EDITION, frontispiece of the Arms of the Company of Parish-Clerks, old calf, 10s. 6d.

529 NORDEN (John), Speculum Britanniæ : an Historical and Chorographical Description of Middlesex and Hartfordshire. Wherein are alphabetically set down the Names of the Cities, Towns, Parishes, Hamlets, Houses of Note, etc., in those counties. London, 1723. 4to, engraved titles, 4 folding maps, and cuts of arms, old calf, il. 5s.

530 NORTON (George), Commentaries on the History, Constitution, and Chartered Franchises of the City of London. 1869. 8vo, cloth, 6s.

531 OGILBY (John), The Relation of His Majestie's Entertainment passing through the City of London to his Coronation: with a Description of the Triumphal Arches, and Solemnity. London, printed by Tho. Roycroft, for Rich. Marriott, in St. Dunstones Church-Yard, Fleet-Street, 1661. Sm. folio, FIRST EDITION, old calf, 4l. IOS.

A very rare account of Charles II's Reception and Procession in the City of London at his Coronation. It contains a leaf of dedication to the Lord Mayor and Corporation, and a leaf (Li) giving the names of the Committee of Aldermen, etc., who managed the Entertainments.