The History of the works of the learned. Giving a general view of the state of learning throughout Europe, and containing an impartial account and accurate abstracts of the most valuable books publish'd in Great Britain and foreign parts. Interspers'd with dissertations on several curious and entertaining subjects, critical reflections, and memoirs of the most eminent writers in all branches of polite literature.
Chambers, Ephraim,approximately 1680-1740,ed.
London [England] : printed for T[homas]. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-Noster-Row, and sold by J. and J. Fox in Westminster-Hall, and J. Jackson near St. James's-Gate,
[1737-1743]
Edited by Ephraim Chambers (cf. NCBEL).
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Imprints vary; -Jan. 1743: "Printed for Jacob Robinson; and sold by T[homas]. Cooper"; from Feb. 1743-, "printed for Jacob Robinson" only.
Recto running title repeats month and year of issue.
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Last page of each issue lists new publications for the month.
Consists primarily of book reviews and literary news; includes booksellers' advertisements.
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