Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768
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Biographical notes:
Joseph Spence (1699-1768), anecdotist and professor of poetry in New College, Oxford, is best known for his Essay on Pope's Odyssey (1727) and his Anecdotes, Observations and Characters of Books and Men (1820), published posthumously.
From the description of Joseph Spence papers, 1649-1859 (bulk 1739-1768). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702138266
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Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Letters to William Burrell Massingberd, 1738-1766.
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Joseph Spence papers, 1649-1859, 1739-1768
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Commonplace book, [ca. 1720-1725].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Travelling letters, [1760s].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Collection of several passages in the Roman poets : chiefly relating to the allegorical or imaginary beings in the mythology of the antients, [1740s].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Collection of remarkable epitaphs, [ca. 1730-1765].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Poems : Latin and English : manuscript, 1722-1730.
Texas Christian University
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Observations, anecdotes and characters of books and men, [ca. 1770].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Heads for garden letters, [ca. 1748-1768].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Transcript of Observations, anecdotes and character of books and men by Joseph Spence [manuscript], ca. 1794.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Dialogues four and five from An essay on Pope's Odyssey, [ca. 1725].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Memoranda books, 1755-1758.
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. A history of the Maggot family, [n.d.].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Verses in English and Latin / by Mr. Spence and others : manuscript, [17--].
University of Chicago Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Poems : Latin and English : manuscript, 1722-1730.
University of Chicago Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Transcript of Observations, anecdotes and characters of books and men collected from conversations, 4 v., by Joseph Spence [manuscript], ca. 1750.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Life of Mr. Charles Magot, [1750s].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Observations, anecdotes, & characters of books and men. Collected from conversation, [1749-1751].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Lessons in learning French and Italian, [1730s].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812,. Autograph letter signed from Edmond Malone to an unidentified recipient [manuscript] , [1794?] July 27.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Miscellaneous thoughts, anecdotes and characters of books and men, [1780s].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk).
Houghton Library
Rolle, Edward. Letters to William Burrell Massingberd, 1738-1791.
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
HAI D. HIERAI HAI TON TOU IESOU CHRISTOU HISTORIAI, [18th century].
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
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Lawman, Mary.
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Lee, Harry, 1721-1789.
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Lovat, Simon Fraser, Lord, 1667?-1747.
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Lowth, Robert, 1710-1787.
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Mallet, David, 1705?-1765
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Montagu,Charles Montagu, Earl of, 1661-1715
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Newcastle, Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, Duke of, 1720-1794,
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Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744.
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Richmond, Charles Lennox, 2d duke of, 1701-1750.
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Ridley, Glocester, 1702-1774.
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Rolle, Edward.
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Rolle, Edward, 1703-1791.
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Singer, Samuel Weller, 1783-1858.
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Trumbull, William, Sir, 1639-1716
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Warton, Joseph, 1722-1800
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Massingberd family.
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Subjects:
- Authors, English
- Authors, English
- Books and reading
- Classical education
- English literature
- English literature
- English literature
- English literature
- Epitaphs
- Formal gardens
- French language
- Gardens
- Gardens
- Gardens, English
- Gardens, English
- Gods in art
- Gods in literature
- Grand tours (Education)
- Italian language
- Latin literature
- Learning and scholarship
- Literature
- Manuscripts
- Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)
- Medicine
- Mythology, Classical, in literature
- Nobility
- Poets
- Travelers' writings, English
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- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
- Scotland (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Europe (as recorded)
Variant Names
Spence, Joseph (author)
Beaumont, Harry, 1699-1768
Spence, Joseph (British garden designer and author, 1699-1768)
Spence, Joseph
Spencer, Joseph.
Joseph Spence
Beaumont Harry
Beaumont, Harry Sir 1699-1768
Spencer, .. 1699-1768
