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• A prospect from the Congress-gallery, during the session begun December 7, 1795: Containing the president's speech, the address of both houses, some of th [sic] debates in the Senate, and all the principal debates in the House of Representatives; each debate being brough under one head, and so digested and simplified as to give the reader the completest view of the proceedings with the least possible fatigue. With occasional remarks, by Peter Porcupine

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  1796

• The Young clerk's magazine: or, English law-repository: containing a variety of the most useful precedents of articles of agreement, bonds, bills, recognizances, releases, letters and warrants of attorney, awards, bills of sale, gifts, grants, leases, assignments, mortgages, surrenders, jointures, covenants, copartnerships, charterparties, letters of licence, compositions, conveyances, partitions, wills, and all other instruments that relate to public business. With necessary directions for making distresses for rent &c. as the law between landlord and tenant now stands. To which is added, the doctrine of fines and recoveries, and their forms

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  1795

  Little, James (former owner.) · Little, James (former owner.) · Crukshank, Joseph 1746?-1836 (bookseller.)

• An experimental inquiry into the properties of carbonic acid gas or fixed air: its mode of operation, use in diseases, and most effectual method of relieving animals affected by it. Being an inaugural thesis, submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost; the Trustees and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, on the 12th day of May, 1797. For the degree of Doctor of Medicine. By Joseph Johnson, of Charleston, (S.C.) member of the Chemical, and honorary member of the Philadelphia Medical Society. [Two lines from Horace]

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  1797

• The anarchy of the ranters, and other libertines; the hierarchy of the Romanists, and other pretended churches, equally refused and refuted: in a two-fold apology for the church and people of God, called in derision, Quakers. Wherein they are vindicated from those that accuse them of disorder and confusion on the one hand, and from such as calumniate them with tyranny and imposition on the other; shewing, that as the true and pure principles of the Gospel are restored by their testimony; so is also the antient apostolick order of the Church of Christ re-established among them, and settled upon its right basis and foundation. By Robert Barclay. [Four lines of Scripture texts]

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  1757

• The anarchy of the ranters, and other libertines; the hierarchy of the Romanists, and other pretended churches, equally refused and refuted: in a two-fold apology for the church and people of God, called in derision, Quakers. Wherein they are vindicated from those that accuse them of disorder and confusion on the one hand, and from such as calumniate them with tyranny and imposition on the other; shewing, that as the true and pure principles of the Gospel are restored by their testimony; so is also the antient apostolick order of the Church of Christ re-established among them, and settled upon its right basis and foundation. By Robert Barclay

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  1770

  Crukshank, Joseph 1746?-1836 (printer.)

• An historical narrative and topographical description of Louisiana, and West-Florida: comprehending the river Mississippi with its principal branches and settlements, and the rivers Pearl, Pascagoula, Mobille, Perdido, Escambia, Chacta-Hatcha &c. The climate, soil, and produce whether animal, vegetable, or mineral; with directions for sailing into all the bays, lakes, harbours and rivers on the north side of the Gulf of Mexico, and for navigating between the islands situated along that coast, and ascending the Mississippi River. By Thomas Hutchins, geographer to the United States

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  M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]

• The history of Pennsylvania, in North America: from the original institution and settlement of that province, under the first proprietor and governor William Penn, in 1681, till after the year 1742; with an introduction, respecting, the life of the late W. Penn, prior to the grant of the province, and the religious society of the people called Quakers; --with the first rise of the neighbouring colonies, more particularly of West-New-Jersey, and the settlement of the Dutch and Swedes on Delaware. To which is added, a brief description of the said province, and of the general state, in which it flourished, principally between the years 1760 and 1770. The whole including a variety of things, useful and interesting to be known, respecting that country in early time &c. With an appendix. Written principally between the years 1776 and 1780, by Robert Proud

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  1797 - 1798

• The Hive: or A, collection of thoughts on civil, moral, sentimental, and religious subjects: selected from the writings of near one hundred of the best and most approved authors of different nations; but chiefly from the English writers, who hae been esteemed the most correct and elegant models of fine composition; intended as a repository of sententious, ingenious, and pertinent sayings. In verse and prose, to which youth may have recourse upon any particular topic; and by which they may be taught to think justly, write correctly and elegantly, and speak wtih propriety

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  1796

• An inaugural dissertation: being an attempt to disprove the doctrine of the putrefaction of the blood of living animals. Submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost; the trustees, and medical professors of the University of Pennsylvania, for the degree of Doctor of Medicine; on the 8th. day of May, A.D. 1793. By Adam Seybert, of Philadelphia; honorary member of the Philadelphia, and member of the American, medical societies. [One line from Leviticus]

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  M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

• Large additions to Common sense: addressed to the inhabitants of America, on the following interesting subjects. I. The American patriot's prayer. II. American independency defended, by Candidus. III. The propriety of independency, by Demophilus. [Two lines from Thomson] IV. A review of the American contest, with some strictures on the King's speech. Addressed to all parents in the thirteen united colonies, by a friend to posterity and mankind. V. Letter to Lord Dartmouth, by an English American. VI. Observations on Lord North's conciliatory plan, by Sincerus. To which are added and given an appendix to Common sense; together with an address to the people called Quakers, on their testimony concerning kings and government, and the present commotions in America

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  MDCCLXXVI. [1776]

  Bell, Robert 1732?-1784 (printer.) · Paine, Thomas 1737-1809

• A memoir concerning the fascinating faculty which has been ascribed to the rattle-snake, and other American serpents: By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent-member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, member of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge, fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, corresponding member of the Massachusetts Historical Society: and professor of natural history and botany, in the University of Pennsylvania

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  1796

  Barton, Benjamin Smith (publisher.) · Sweitzer, Henry d. 1808? (printer.)

• Stephens's Philadelphia directory, for 1796; or, Alphabetical arrangement: containing the names, occupations, and places of abode of the citizens: with a register of the executive, legislative, and jucidcial magistrates of the United States, and the state of Pennsylvania ... and the magistrates of the city: also, an account of the different societies, charitable and literary institutions, with the names of their present officers: and an accurate table of the duties on goods, wares, and merchandize ... With an alphabetical list of the streets, lanes, and alleys

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  [1796]

• Arbustrum Americanum: The American grove, or, An alphabetical catalogue of forest trees and shrubs, natives of the American United States, arranged according to the Linnaean system: Containing, the particular distinguishing characters of each genus, with plain, simple and familiar descriptions of the manner of growth, appearance &c. of their several species and varieties. Also, some hints of their uses in medicine, dyes, and domestic oeconomy. Compiled from actual knowledge and observation, and the assistance of botanical authors, by Humphry Marshall

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  MDCCLXXXV [1785]

  Peirce, Harold 1856-1932 (former owner.) · Crukshank, Joseph (printer.) · McCorison, Marcus Allen , AACR: McCorison, Marcus A. (associated name.)

• An oration, delivered February 4, 1774, before the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia: Containing, an enquiry into the natural history of medicine among the Indians in North-America, and a comparitive view of their diseases and remedies, with those of civilized nations. Together with an appendix, containing, proofs and illustrations. By Benjamin Rush, M.D. Professor of chemistry in the College of Philadelphia. [Four lines from Malebranche in French]

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  [1774]

  Crukshank, Joseph 1746?-1836 (printer.) · Huck-Saunders, Richard 1720-1785 (dedicatee.) · American Philosophical Society, ( )

• A serious address to such of the people called Quakers, on the continent of North-America, as profess scruples relative to the present government: exhibiting the ancient real testimony of that people, concerning obedience to civil authority. Written before the departure of the British army from Philadelphia, 1778, by a native of Pennsylvania. To which are added, for the information of all rational enquirers, an appendix, consisting of extracts from an essay concerning obedience to the supreme powers, and the duty of subjects in all revolutions, published in England soon after the Revolution of 1688

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  MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]

• Thermometrical navigation: Being a series of experiments and observations, tending to prove, that by ascertaining the relative heat of the sea-water from time to time, the passage of a ship through the Gulph Stream, and from deep water into soundings, may be discovered in time to avoid danger, although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions. Vol. 2 & 3. With additions and improvements. [One line from Poor Richard]

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  1799

• The harmony between the Old and New Testaments respecting the Messiah: being the substance of two sermons preached before the united congregations of Christ-Church and St. Peter's, Philadelphia, on Christmas-Day, 1773; and on the Sunday when a collection was made for the relief of the poor of those congregations. By T. Coombe, M.A. Chaplain to the most noble the Marquis of Rockingham, and one of the assistant ministers of Christ-Church and St. Peter's. [Two lines from Religio Philosophi]

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  M,DCC,LXXIV. [1774]

  Rockingham, Charles Watson-Wentworth (dedicatee.) · Dunlap, John 1747-1812 (printer.)

• Natural religion insufficient, and revealed necessary, to man's happiness in his present state: or, A rational enquiry into the principles of the modern deists; wherein is largely discovered their utter insufficency to answer the great ends of religion, and the weakness of their pleadings for the sufficiency of nature's light to eternal happiness: and particularly the writings of the late learned Lord Herbert, the great patron of deism, to wit, his books De veritate, de Religione gentilium, and Religio laici, in so far as they assert nature's light able to conduct u to future blessedness, are considered, and fully answered. To which is added, an essay on the true ground of faith. By the late Reverend Mr. Thomas Halyburton, professor of divinity in the University of St. Andrews. [Six lines of quotations]

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  1798

  M'Donald, A. (bookseller.) · Cunningham, Alexander d. 1806 (bookseller.) · Davis, Cornelius 1758?-1831 (bookseller.)

• A brief examination of Lord Sheffield's Observations on the commerce of the United States: of America

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  M,DCC,XCI. [1791]

  Stewart, James Hood (printer.) · Carey, Mathew 1760-1839 (printer.)

• A Pocket hymn-book: designed as a constant companion for the pious. Collected from various authors

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  1798. (Price half a dollar)

  Asbury, Francis 1745-1816 · Asbury, Francis 1745-1816 · Tuckniss, Henry (printer.)

• The farmer: a comic opera. In two acts. As performed with great applause, by the Old American Company at the theatre in Southwark. By John O'Keefe [i.e., O'Keeffe], Esq

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  1792

  Carey, Mathew 1760-1839 (printer.) · Shield, William 1748-1829 · Old American Company, ( )

• Patrick in Prussia, or Love in a camp: a comic opera in two acts, being the second part of the Poor soldier. With all the songs, duets &c. performed with universal applause, by the American Company of Comedians. Written by John O'Keefe, Esq

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  [1789]

  Story, Enoch d. 1807 (printer.) · Shield, William 1748-1829 · Old American Company, ( )

• Patrick in Prussia: or, Love in a camp: a comic opera, in two acts; being the second part of The poor soldier. With all the songs, duets &c. Performed with universal applause, by the American Company. Written by John O'Keefe, Esq

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  M.DCC.XCI. [1791]

  Taylor, Henry 1756-1791 (printer.) · Shield, William 1748-1829 · Old American Company, ( )

• Wild oats: or, The strolling gentleman: a comedy, in five acts. By John O'Keefe, Esq. As performed at the theatre, Covent Garden

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  1793

  Carey, Mathew 1760-1839 (printer.)

• The young Quaker: a comedy; as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Smoke-Alley, and by the Old American Company

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  M,DCC,XCIV. [1794]

  Bradford, Thomas 1745-1838 (printer.) · Old American Company, ( ) · Old American Company, ( )

• An Earnest address to such of the people called Quakers as are sincerely desirous of supporting and maintaining the Christian testimony of their ancestors: Occasioned by a piece, intituled "The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersy [sic], held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." [Eleven lines of Scripture texts]

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  1775

  Benezet, Anthony 1713-1784 · Benezet, Anthony 1713-1784 · M'Dougall, John Douglass d. 1787 (bookseller.)

• Ecclesiastical establishments detrimental to a state: Written in England

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  1793

  Dobson, Thomas 1751-1823 (printer.)

• Edgar Huntly; or, Memoirs of a sleep-walker: By the author of Arthur Mervyn, Wieland--Ormond &c. Vol I[-III]

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  1799

  Dickins, Asbury 1780-1861 (bookseller.) · Maxwell, Hugh 1777-1860 (printer.) · Dobson, Thomas (bookseller.)

• The effect of the nitrous vapour, in preventing and destroying contagion: ascertained, from a variety of trials, made chiefly by surgeons of His Majesty's Navy, in prisons, hospitals, and on board of ships: with an introduction respecting the nature of the contagion, which gives rise to the jail or hospital fever; and the various methods formerly employed to prevent or destroy this. By James Carmichael Smyth, M.D. F.R.S. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and physician extraordinary to His Majesty

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  1799

  Bartram, Archibald 1774?-1808 (printer.) · Budd, Henry d. 1816 (printer.) · Dobson, Thomas 1751-1823 (bookseller.)

• Elementa philosophica: containing chiefly, Noetica, or things relating to the mind or understanding: and Ethica, or things relating to the moral behaviour

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  1752

  Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 (printer.) · Hall, David 1714-1772 (printer.) · Berkeley, George 1685-1753 (dedicatee.)