An appeal to the legislature, on the subject of the office of king's printer in EnglandThe Author, 1830 - 72 pages |
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... books printed by authority of the Royal Prerogative , which , under a proper ... Book- seller's Profits , which have arisen from the ex- travagant prices fixed on Acts of Parliament , and other papers sold by them ; to which ... profit , 17.
... books printed by authority of the Royal Prerogative , which , under a proper ... Book- seller's Profits , which have arisen from the ex- travagant prices fixed on Acts of Parliament , and other papers sold by them ; to which ... profit , 17.
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... Bookseller , but do not acknow- ledge the right of these persons to the profit of both . It is to be lamented , however , that they had not made more extensive and parti- cular inquiries into the real nature of this Office ; it is ...
... Bookseller , but do not acknow- ledge the right of these persons to the profit of both . It is to be lamented , however , that they had not made more extensive and parti- cular inquiries into the real nature of this Office ; it is ...
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... Bookseller's profit ( after allowing Printing profit ) of per sheet 18 0 0 £ 39 5 10 . Then let us take the number of sheets in 1808 , according to their statement , as 403 sheets , at £ 39 . 6s . 10d , per sheet , and the annual ...
... Bookseller's profit ( after allowing Printing profit ) of per sheet 18 0 0 £ 39 5 10 . Then let us take the number of sheets in 1808 , according to their statement , as 403 sheets , at £ 39 . 6s . 10d , per sheet , and the annual ...
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... bookseller's profit would amount to £ 30,000 per annum . This , for thirty years , would surely be a sum worth inquiring after . But should Parliament determine to probe this subject , they will not want the means of şifting it most ...
... bookseller's profit would amount to £ 30,000 per annum . This , for thirty years , would surely be a sum worth inquiring after . But should Parliament determine to probe this subject , they will not want the means of şifting it most ...
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... Bookseller , both with respect to the public and with respect to individuals , " the COPYRIGHT being vested in him . * " Q.Are they charged by you , when sold " to the Public , as any other similar " Book would be charged ? A. - They ...
... Bookseller , both with respect to the public and with respect to individuals , " the COPYRIGHT being vested in him . * " Q.Are they charged by you , when sold " to the Public , as any other similar " Book would be charged ? A. - They ...
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An Appeal to the Legislature, on the Subject of the Office of King's Printer ... Samuel Brooke No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 72 - Strahan, them and each of them, and to their and each of their Executors Administrators and Assigns, that they or any of them during the aforesaid term to them above granted, may take retain and hire Workmen in the art and mystery of Printing, to work in such art or mystery at the appointment and by the assignment of the said...
Page 65 - George the Third by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting...
Page 67 - Know ye, that we of our special grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, have given and granted, and by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, do give and grant...
Page 72 - Presents granted, from the Treasury of Us Our Heirs and Successors, at the Receipt of Our Exchequer at Westminster, by the hands of the Commissioners of our Treasury, or the Treasurer and Chamberlain, of Us Our Heirs and Successors for the time being...
Page 71 - Master and one Usher, to continue for ever. And that the said intention of the aforesaid Mayor, Bailiffs, Burgesses, and Commonalty of the aforesaid Town may take better effect, of our more abundant grace, We have granted and given Licence, and by these presents Do grant and give Licence, for us, our Heirs and Successors aforesaid, as far as* in us lies, to the aforesaid Mayor, Bailiffs, Burgesses, and Commonalty of our aforesaid Town, that they, or their Successors, may and shall have, enjoy, perceive,...
Page 68 - ... or shall command, to be used for the service of God in ' the churches of that part of our said United Kingdom of Great ' Britain and Ireland called England ; and of all other books, ' volumes, and things whatsoever, by whatsoever name, term, ' title, or meaning, or by whatsoever names, terms, titles, or ' meanings they are named, called, or distinguished, or any of them ' is named, called, or distinguished, or hereafter shall be named, ' called, or distinguished, heretofore printed by the royal...
Page 68 - Bibles and New Testaments whatsoever, in the English tongue or in any other tongue whatsoever of any translation, with notes or without notes...
Page 65 - Books of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England...