Reference
Li/LibB1/8/1
Title
Composite volume containing:
An abstract of the settlement of the library describing the legal agreement and rules setting up the library. Edward Bourne, Rector of St John’s, Bedford, was library keeper and the library was in the church vestry. Includes list of trustees with place of residence and occupations, 1700.
Date free text
1700-1823
Production date
From: 1700 To: 1823
Scope and Content
Lists of books by author (first letter order)and list of pamphlets bound into volumes. nd[c1700]
New catalogue of books, arranged by case and shelf mark, Dec 1807
Details of books lent, 1808-1823
At dorse: abstract of library rules nd[c1700]
List of subscribers paying Tom Triston, clerk of St Paul’s church 2s 6d annually for keeping the library in good order, 3 Nov 1781
Details of book loans, 1782-1788
Reference
Level of description
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