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Many books extensively annotated by Percy and several have interesting associations with other members of the literary Club connected with Dr Johnson, such as Goldsmith.

The attornment is directed to Henry de Ferrers, for the manor of Walton-upon-Trent, near Derby. Additional Charter 75738

Single sheet almanach printed by Michel Tholoze at Paris: the earliest example of work from his press known. Presented by CA Webb

Large folio, printed by Robert Estienne, bound in a 16th century Paris binding by Claude de Picques.

Holograph autobiographical fragment, being an account of his early life. First written in 1808 and subsequently worked over and revised in 1826. Bound up By Lockhart after Scotts death with papers relating to his call to the Bar and his marriage certificate

19 volumes of Hawkes official correspondence during his period as Captain and Flag Officer. The papers throw much light on the hard work of one of the greatest sea captains of the 18th century, best known for his victory at Quiberon Bay 1759

Sulivan was for many years Director of the East India Company and these papers are of especial interest for the light thrown on the relations of the Nabob of Arcot with his Agents and on the pecuniary claims Sulivan had on him

Prepared by prelates and ecclesiastical lawyers, probably for the Papal legate, Cardinal Campeggio. There is an opinion in favour of the Queen signed by John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester

The Journal recounts the philanthropic work of the Moravians, Latrobes assistance to Dr Burney on the History of Music, and notes conversations with, amongst others, Wilberforce, the Bishop of London and the Wesleys on Slavery