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The almost intact 18th century library of the author and antiquarian, Thomas Percy (1729-1811), Bishop of Dromore, Co. Down.
The almost intact 18th century library of the author and antiquarian, Thomas Percy (1729-1811), Bishop of Dromore, Co. Down. Described at one time as the finest library in private hands in Ireland, the collection contains monographs, bound volumes of pamphlets and some manuscripts relating principally to English Literature (especially 16th and 17th century verse, Shakespearean controversies, ballad poetry), Gaelic and northern poetry and antiquities, and popular metrical and prose romances of Europe. The collection also reflects Percy's membership of Samuel Johnson’s 'Literary Club' by including association or presentation copies from Johnson himself, Oliver Goldsmith, Edmond Malone, George Steevens, et al. Percy annotated his books extensively, one of the most interesting of which is a copy of the 3rd edition (1775) of his own work, 'The Reliques of Ancient English Poetry.' A unique item in the library is the earliest known English Gesta Romanorum (Deeds of the Romans), printed by Wynkyn de Worde during the early 16th century.
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An History of England : In a series of Letters from a Nobleman to his Son
eng
Occasional Conformity a Most Unjustifiable Practice : in Answer to a late Pamphlet, entituled, Moderation a Virtue : With a short Vindication of the Church of England, from that Author's Groundless Reasons for Separation : And a Postscript, in Answer to the Eleventh Section of Dr. Davenant's Essays of Peace at Home and War Abroad ...
eng
An Enquiry into the Causes of the Decay of the Dissenting Interest : In a Letter to a Dissenting Minister
eng