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The book of knowledge: : treating of the wisdom of the ancients. In four parts. I. Shewing the various and wonderful operation of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever, necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmestry, together with the signification of moles and the interpretation of dreams, &c. IV. The farmer's calendar, containing, 1, perpetual prognostications for the weather. 2, the whole mystery of husbandry. 3, The compleat and experienced farrier and cowleech. Written by Erra Pater, a Jew: Doctor of Astronomy and Physic; born in Bethany, near Mount Olivet, in Judea. Made English by W. Lilly, student in physic and astrology, to which is added, correct forms of all sorts of bills, bonds, counter bonds, indentures, letters of attorney, and licence, deeds of gift, bills of exchange, &c
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Verus Pater, or A bundell of truths. : Containing a prognostication, necessary at all times, shewing physicall precepts, and rules of good husbandry, with some other astronomicall rules fit to be obserued. And dedicated to the ancient memory of old Erra-Pater, and his honest meaning
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Bill, Annie C. "The Science of Mind and Body:" [speech], [after 1920]
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There are 8,002 pieces of manuscripts, 6,044 of which are by Annie C. Bill. The manuscripts comprise of articles, drafts, essays, excerpts, notebooks, proofs, speeches, statements, and miscellaneous notes. There are 7,218 pieces of correspondence, 1,629 of which are by Annie C. Bill; most of her correspondence comprises of incomplete drafts of letters. The majority of the correspondence includes letters by her publisher, A.A. Beauchamp, Deputy Advisor, John V. Dittemore, officers, and students relating to her religious movement. There are 2,129 pieces of ephemera, the majority being related to Annie C. Bill. The first part of the ephemera is applications, brochures, fliers, and tracts that are arranged according to Bill's religious organization that she joined or led. The remaining ephemera consists of an appointment book, British Museum copyright receipts, Bill's British passport, calling cards, circular letters, empty envelopes, financial records, a greeting card, Kelly's Directors LTD., legal documents, miscellaneous ephemera, newspaper clippings, periodicals, photographs, postcards, and reprints.
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Bill, Annie C. Untitled manuscript beginning, "The atom of physics…" [undated]. Incomplete
Manuscripts
There are 8,002 pieces of manuscripts, 6,044 of which are by Annie C. Bill. The manuscripts comprise of articles, drafts, essays, excerpts, notebooks, proofs, speeches, statements, and miscellaneous notes. There are 7,218 pieces of correspondence, 1,629 of which are by Annie C. Bill; most of her correspondence comprises of incomplete drafts of letters. The majority of the correspondence includes letters by her publisher, A.A. Beauchamp, Deputy Advisor, John V. Dittemore, officers, and students relating to her religious movement. There are 2,129 pieces of ephemera, the majority being related to Annie C. Bill. The first part of the ephemera is applications, brochures, fliers, and tracts that are arranged according to Bill's religious organization that she joined or led. The remaining ephemera consists of an appointment book, British Museum copyright receipts, Bill's British passport, calling cards, circular letters, empty envelopes, financial records, a greeting card, Kelly's Directors LTD., legal documents, miscellaneous ephemera, newspaper clippings, periodicals, photographs, postcards, and reprints.
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