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Genuine poetical compositions, on various subjects. : By E. Bentley
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Rare Books
436722
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Manuscripts
It is conjecture that the author of this notebook is Richard Bentley ("R. Bentley" appears on the verso of the second flyleaf). The volume includes several essays including "Sanderson's Hydrostaticks," "De Microscopiis," "De Telescopiis," and "Demonstrations of the 6th Axiom in Dr. Isaak Newton's Opticks." There are also 8 pages of notes regarding mathematics.
mssHM 72871
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Manuscripts
HM 83966: George Bentley addresses "Dear Sir" on November 6, 1893. In this letter, Bentley asks the addressee for additional copies of his book After Business. He states he gave away all but 1 of the 100 copies printed. He also asks about a "Mr. Howell." HM 83967: Writing from Tenby Wales, George Bentley addresses "Mr. Cousens" on March 10. Bentley inquires Cousens about the status of a proof and asks to him to sign his name in full at the bottom.
mssHM 83966-83967
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