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The Present state of the republick of letters

Andrew Reid (Editor), Richard Manby (Bookseller), W. and J. Innys (Bookseller)
Print Book, English, MDCCXXVIII-MDCCXXXVI [1728-1736]
Printed for William and John Innys, at the west end of St. Paul's, London, MDCCXXVIII-MDCCXXXVI [1728-1736]
Periodicals
18 volumes : illustrations ; 20 cm
56376793
Each issue has separate title page and table of contents
Later issues have subtitle: "Giving a general view of the state of learning throughout Europe; and containing not only an early account, but accurate abstracts of the most valuable books published in Great Britain or foreign parts. Interspersed with dissertations on several curious and entertaining subjects; miscellaneous reflections on authors; and historical memoirs of the lives of the most eminent writers in all branches of polite literature."
Imprint varies: later issues list R[ichard]. Manby as publisher
At foot of each title page: "Price one shilling."
Booksellers' advertisement on verso of each title page
Title repeated as caption title in each issue
Register and pagination are continuous from issue to issue