Grose, Francis 1731?-1791

Overview

Works:	358 works in 1,044 publications in 6 languages and 7,430 library holdings
Roles:	Illustrator, Compiler, Editor, Publishing director, Attributed name
Classifications:	pe3721, 427.09

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Publications about Francis Grose

Publications by Francis Grose

Publications by Francis Grose, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about Francis Grose

History of New South Wales from the records by G. B Barton ( Book )
Sale catalogues of libraries of eminent persons. Vol. 10, Antiquaries ( Book )
Historical records of the Second Royal Surrey : or Eleventh Regiment of Militia by John Davis ( Book )
Historical records of the Second Royal Surrey or Eleventh Regiment of Militia : with introductory chapters ( Book )
Antiquaries ( Book )

History of New South Wales from the records. Vol. II, Phillip and Grose, 1789-1794 by Alexander Britton ( Book )
Address to the people of Scotland, respecting Francis Grose, Esq; the British antiquarian by Robert Burns ( Book )
History of New South Wales from the records : vol. 1. Governor Phillip, 1783-1789 by G. B Barton ( Book )
Address to the people of Scotland, respecting Francis Grose by Robert Burns ( Book )
A catalogue of the genuine library, and valuable collection of drawings and prints, belonging to the late Francis Grose ... : consisting of many uncommon and curious books, particularly in history, topography, the military science, poetry, witchcraft, &c., also a rare assemblage of drawings and prints, many of the latter from private plates : which will be sold by auction, by J. Egerton at the room, in Scotland Yard, opposite the Admiralty, on Monday, the 20th of June, 1791 and the five following days by John Egerton ( Book )
A catalogue of the genuine library, and valuable collection of drawings and prints, belonging to the late Francis Grose ... which will be sold by auction, by J. Egerton ... on Monday, the 20th of June, 1791, and the five following days by John Egerton ( Book )
Autograph letter signed from Francis Grose, London, to George Allen (Allan), Darlington 1777 April 29 by Francis Grose ( Book )
Indenture between the Duke of Richmond and Major Grose for the supply of ammunition ( Book )
Papers, 1783 by Francis Grose ( )
The British antiquarian by John Kay ( Visual )
The connoiseurs ( Visual )
Francis Grose ( Visual )
History of New South Wales from the records. v.II : Phillip and Grose, 1789-1794 by Alexander Britton ( Book )
Advice to the Lord Lieutenants of counties, commanding regiments of militia : addressed to the author of Advice to the officers of the British Army ( Book )
The travels and travails of Francis Grose, F.S.A by John Howard Farrant ( Book )

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Most widely held works by Francis Grose

A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue by Francis Grose ( Book )
149 editions published between 1735 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 979 libraries worldwide

1811 dictionary of the vulgar tongue; a dictionary of buckish slang, university wit, and pickpocket eloquence by Francis Grose ( Book )
10 editions published between 1971 and 2004 in English and held by 457 libraries worldwide

The antiquities of Scotland by Francis Grose ( Book )
65 editions published between 1789 and 2005 in English and held by 243 libraries worldwide

The antiquities of England and Wales by Francis Grose ( Book )
32 editions published between 1773 and 2005 in English and held by 226 libraries worldwide

Military antiquities respecting a history of the English Army, from the conquest to the present time by Francis Grose ( Book )
55 editions published between 1786 and 1985 in English and Undetermined and held by 219 libraries worldwide

A provincial glossary : with a collection of local proverbs, and popular superstitions by Francis Grose ( Book )
31 editions published between 1787 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 203 libraries worldwide

A burlesque translation of Homer by Thomas Bridges ( Book )
22 editions published between 1770 and 1809 in English and held by 196 libraries worldwide

A provincial glossary, 1787 by Francis Grose ( Book )
8 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 183 libraries worldwide

Advice to the officers of the army, to the officers of the ordnance, and to the secretary at war with the addition of some hints to the drummer and private soldier by Francis Grose ( Book )
14 editions published between 1782 and 1978 in English and held by 162 libraries worldwide

A classical dictionary of the vulgar tongue, 1785 by Francis Grose ( Book )
4 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide

The olio: being a collection of essays, dialogues, letters, biographical sketches, anecdotes, pieces of poetry, parodies, bon mots, epigrams, epitaphs, &c., chiefly original by Francis Grose ( Book )
11 editions published between 1792 and 1796 in English and held by 113 libraries worldwide

A guide to health, beauty, riches, and honour by Francis Grose ( Book )
8 editions published between 1783 and 1796 in English and held by 106 libraries worldwide

A treatise on ancient armour and weapons by Francis Grose ( Book )
20 editions published between 1785 and 2005 in English and held by 96 libraries worldwide

Advice to the officers of the British army, with the addition of some hints to the drummer and private soldier by Francis Grose ( Book )
11 editions published between 1783 and 1970 in English and held by 93 libraries worldwide

Rules for drawing caricaturas: with an essay on comic painting by Francis Grose ( Book )
18 editions published between 1788 and 1796 in English and held by 92 libraries worldwide

Essays on Gothic architecture ( Book )
17 editions published between 1800 and 1979 in English and Undetermined and held by 90 libraries worldwide

Essays on Gothic architecture by Thomas Warton ( Book )
12 editions published between 1800 and 1808 in English and held by 89 libraries worldwide

A guide to health, beauty, riches, and honour ( Book )
14 editions published between 1785 and 2005 in English and held by 77 libraries worldwide
A collection of advertisements.

A description of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Extracted from "Antiquities of England and Wales, by Francis Grose, Esq." In vol. III. Quarto. 1776 by Francis Grose ( Book )
11 editions published between 1776 and 2005 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide

The olio being a collection of essays, dialogues, letters ... epitaphs, &c. chiefly original. By the late Francis Grose by Francis Grose ( Book )
14 editions published between 1792 and 1796 in English and held by 42 libraries worldwide

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