Illustrations of the literary history of the eighteenth century
Subtitle: consisting of authentic memoirs and original letters of eminent persons; and intended as a sequel to the Literary anecdotes
By: John Nichols
Contributors: Nichols, J. B. (John Bowyer), 1779-1863
Publisher: Printed for the author by Nichols, Son and Bentley
Published: 1858
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Eighteenth century; English literature; History and criticism; English Authors
Notes: 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, 141p. at end.