Publications of Francis Cogan

Note: The following printer, bookseller, or publisher lists are works in progress. They are generated from title page imprints and may reproduce false and misleading attributions or contain errors.

What does "printed by" mean? How to read the roles ascribed to people in the imprints.

In terms of the book trades, the lists below are sorted into up to four groups where: the person is designated in the imprint as having a single role:

  1. "printed by x"; or
  2. "sold by x"; or
  3. "printed for x" or "published by x";

or as having multiple roles in combination (which suggests a likelihood that the person is a trade publisher):

  1. "printed and sold by x"; "printed for and sold by x"; or "printed by and for x" and so on.

Printers (owners of the type and printing presses, and possibly owners of the copyright) may be identified by the words printed by, but printed by does not universally designate a person who is a printer by trade. Booksellers may be identified by the words sold by, but sold by encompasses a number of roles. Booksellers or individuals who owned the copyright are generally identified by the words printed for, but nothing should be concluded in this regard without further evidence, especially since "printed for" could signify that the named person was a distributor rather than a copyright holder. Trade publishers, who distributed books and pamphlets but did not own the copyright or employ a printer—and were not printers themselves—might be identified by the words printed and sold by. Furthermore, works from this period often display false imprints, whether to evade copyright restrictions, to conceal the name of the copyright holders, or to dupe unwitting customers. Ultimately, one must proceed with caution in using the following lists: designations in the imprints may not reliably reflect the actual trades or roles of the people named, and the formulas used in imprints do not consistently mean the same thing.

David Foxon discussed the "meaning of the imprint" in his Lyell Lecture delivered at Oxford in March 1976, with particular attention to "publishers" in the eighteenth-century context:

The fullest form of an imprint is one which names three people, or groups of people:
     London: printed by X (the printer), for Y (the bookseller who owned the copyright), and sold by Z.
In the eighteenth century the printer's name is rarely given, at least in works printed in London, and the form is more commonly:
     London: printed for Y, and sold by Z.
Very often in this period, and particularly for pamphlets, it is further abbreviated to:
     London: printed and sold by Z.
It is this last form which is my present concern. Z is usually what the eighteenth century called 'a publisher', or one who distributes books and pamphlets without having any other responsibility—he does not own the copyright or employ a printer, or even know the author.

D. F. McKenzie coined the term "trade publisher" for these publishers in his Sandars Lectures, also in 1976, on the grounds that their principal role was to publish on behalf of other members of the book trade (Treadwell 100).

Michael Treadwell cautions that "In this period the imprint 'London: Printed and sold by A.B.' normally means 'Printed at London, and sold by A.B.' and must not be taken to mean that A.B. is a printer in the absence of other evidence." Further, "The imprint 'published by' occurs only rarely in Wing and is almost always associated with the name of a trade publisher" (104). While there are exceptions to the rule, it is "certain," he explains, "that anyone who made a speciality of distributing works for others will show a far higher proportion than normal of imprints in one of the 'sold by' forms" (116), which appear in the imprint as "sold by," "printed and sold by," or "published by" (104). Treadwell gives Walter Kettilby as an example of "a fairly typical copyright-owning bookseller" (106)—his role is almost always designated by the phrase "printed for" on imprints.

A final caution: publisher is a word that should be used with some deliberation. Samuel Johnson defines it simply as "One who puts out a book into the world," but "published by" rarely appears on the imprint until later in the eighteenth century, and then primarily associated with newspapers and pamphlets. Treadwell observes that John Dunton names only five publishers among the 200 binders and booksellers in his autobiographical Life and Errors (1705) wherein he undertakes "to draw the Character of the most Eminent [Stationers] in the Three Kingdoms" (100). Treadwell also remarks, however, that "in law, anyone who offered a work for sale 'published' it. In this sense every work had one or more 'publishers', and every bookseller, mercury, and hawker was a 'publisher'" (114).

See:

  • Terry Belanger, "From Bookseller to Publisher: Changes in the London Book Trade, 1750–1850," in Book Selling and Book Buying. Aspects of the Nineteenth-Century British and North American Book Trade, ed. Richard G. Landon (Chicago: American Library Association, 1978).
  • Bricker, Andrew Benjamin. "Who was 'A. Moore'? The Attribution of Eighteenth-Century Publications with False and Misleading Imprints," in The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America 110.2 (2016).
  • John Dunton, The Life and Errors of John Dunton (London: Printed for S. Malthus, 1705).
  • John Feather, "The Commerce of Letters: The Study of the Eighteenth-Century Book Trade," Eighteenth-Century Studies 17 (1984).
  • David Foxon, Pope and the Early Eighteenth-Century Book Trade, ed. James McLaverty (Oxford University Press, 1991).
  • Samuel Johnson, Dictionary of the English Language, (printed for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755).
  • D.F. McKenzie, The London Book Trade in the Later Seventeenth Century (Sandars lectures in bibliography, 1977).
  • Michael Treadwell, "London Trade Publishers 1675–1750," The Library sixth series, vol. 4, no. 2 (1982).

Sold by Francis Cogan

  • Pote, Joseph. Le guide des etrangers: ou le compagnon necessaire & instructif à l'etranger & au naturel du pays, en faisant le tour des villes de Londres & de Westminstre. ... Londres: au depens de J. Pote; & se vend chez J. Batley; A. Rocayrol; J. Penn; & F. Cogan, 1730. ESTC No. T56046. Grub Street ID 282594.
  • Dionis. A course of chirurgical operations, demonstrated in the royal garden at Paris. By Monsieur Dionis, Chief Chirurgeon to the late Dauphiness, and to the present Dutchess of Burgundy. Translated from the Paris edition. London: printed for J. Tonson; and sold by J. J. and P. Knapton, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, G. Strahan, W. Innys and R. Manby F. Clay, C. Rivington, A. Ward, J. Clark, J. Brotherton, T. Hatchett, R. Williamson, F. Cogan, and W. Feales. 1733. ESTC No. T111983. Grub Street ID 164036.

Printed for Francis Cogan

  • Bonwicke, Ambrose. A pattern for young students in the university, set forth in the life of Mr. Ambrose Bonwicke, sometime scholar of St. John's College in Cambridge. London: printed for J. and J. Bonwicke, and Stephen Austen, in St. Paul's Church-yard, and F. Cogan, at the Blue Ball without Temple-Bar, 1729. ESTC No. T70979. Grub Street ID 294581.
  • The amours of Philario and Olinda: or the intrigues of Windsor. A genuine history. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, in Fleetstreet, M.DCC.XXX. [1730]. ESTC No. T72450. Grub Street ID 295974.
  • Friend of the author's.. A defence of the new Sophonisba, a tragedy. In answer to a criticism on that play. By a friend of the author's. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1730. ESTC No. N28801. Grub Street ID 18001.
  • Coffey, Charles. The female parson: or, beau in the sudds. An opera. As it is acted at the New Theatre in the Hay-Market. By Mr. Charles Coffey, ... London: printed for Lawton Gilliver; and Fran. Cogan, 1730. ESTC No. T58088. Grub Street ID 284256.
  • Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-. An essay, Founded upon arguments Natural and Moral, proving the Immortality of the Soul. Translated from the Original Manuscript of the Archbishop of Cambray. London: printed for L. Gilliver, at Homer's Head against St. Dunstan's Church, and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, MDCCXXX. [1730]. ESTC No. T27287. Grub Street ID 259220.
  • A criticism on the new Sophonisba, a tragedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Templ[e] Gate in Fleet-Street, MDCCXXX. [1730]. ESTC No. T56228. Grub Street ID 282777.
  • The life of the Right Reverend Dr. White Kennett, Late Lord Bishop of Peterborough. With several original letters Of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Tennison, The late Earl of Sunderland, Bishop Kennett, &c. and some curious original records, never before publish'd. London: printed for T. Cox under the Royal-Exchange; J. Brindley in New-Bond-Street; F. Cogan at the Inner-Temple-Gate, Fleet-Street; J. Stag in Westminster-Hall, M.DCC.XXX. [1730]. ESTC No. T132806. Grub Street ID 181705.
  • Heiss. The history of the empire: containing, it's [sic] rise, growth, revolutions, government, policy, alliances and negotiations. Continued from the time of Charlemagne, down to the present Emperor Charles VI. Being an appendix to the history of the Roman Empire. In two volumes. By the Sieur Heiss. Done into English from the best edition; with divers remarks and new authentick pieces, by P. Chamberlen, Gent. London: printed for R. Francklin, F. Cogan, and L. Gilliver, 1730. ESTC No. N33204. Grub Street ID 21714.
  • Swift, Jonathan. The intelligencer. By the author of a Tale of a tub. London: printed for Francis Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, MDCCXXX. [1730]. ESTC No. T130870. Grub Street ID 179942.
  • Winter evening tales. Being a collection of entertaining stories, related in an assembly of the most polite persons of the French nation. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, MDCCXXXI. [1731]. ESTC No. T71402. Grub Street ID 294970.
  • Gomez, Madame de. La belle assemblée: being a curious collection of some very remarkable incidents which happened to persons of the first quality in France. Interspers'd with Entertaining and Improving Observations made by them on several Passages in History, both Ancient and Modern. Written in French for the Entertainment of the King, and dedicated to him by Madam de Gomez. Adorn'd with copper-plates. Vol. III. London: printed for D. Browne, and W. Bickerton, without Temple-Bar; T. Astley, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; F. Cogan, in Fleet-Street; and T. Green, at Charing-Cross, M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]. ESTC No. T160670. Grub Street ID 200061.
  • The history of the German Empire from Charlemagne, down to the present Emperor Charles VI. Being a continuation of Mr. Echard's Roman History Vol. I. London: printed for Lawton Gilliver, opposite to St. Dunstan's Church and F. Cogan at the Middle Temple Gate, Fleetstreet, MDCCXXXI. [1731]. ESTC No. T138888. Grub Street ID 186752.
  • A compendious dictionary of the fabulous history of heathen gods and heroes: design'd for the more ready understanding of poets, paintings and statues. To which are annex'd, references to ... authors, ... adapted to the use of ... schools, ... London: printed for J. Clark, L. Gilliver, and F. Cogan, 1731. ESTC No. T185415. Grub Street ID 221606.
  • Ramsay, Allan. Poems by Allan Ramsay. In two volumes. ... London: printed for J. Clarke; A. Millar; F. Cogan; R. Willock, and S. Palmer and J. Huggonson, printers, 1731. ESTC No. T132805. Grub Street ID 181704.
  • Boulainvilliers, Henri. The life of Mahomet. Translated from the French original written by the Count of Boulainvilliers, ... London: printed for W. Hinchliffe, and F. Cogan, 1731. ESTC No. N33491. Grub Street ID 21964.
  • Arbuckle, James. Snuff: a poem. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1732. ESTC No. T143112. Grub Street ID 190211.
  • Gomez, Madame de. La belle assemblée: being a curious collection of some very remarkable incidents which happened to persons of the first quality in France. ... Written in French ... by Madam de Gomez. Adorn'd with copper-plates. Vol. III. London: printed for D. Browne, and W. Bickerton; T. Astley; and F. Cogan; and T. Green, 1732. ESTC No. N64011. Grub Street ID 46084.
  • The gentleman farrier. Containing instructions for the choice, and directions in the management of horses, either for Draught or Pleasure, on a Journey, or in the Stable; with an Account of their Distempers, and Receipts for the cure of them. To which is added an appendix, concerning dogs, either for the Field or the Lap, wherein their Diseases are describ'd, and the Means to cure them. The Horse-Receipts by his late Grace of Devonshire, Earl of Orrery, Lord Carleton, Sir John Packington, General Seymour, Portman Seymour, Esq; James Nicholson, Esq; - Thornton, Esq; of Bloxham, &c. Published by the direction of a person of quality. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and H. Lintot, at the Cross-Keys against St. Dunstan's Church, Fleet-Street, MDCCXXXII. [1732]. ESTC No. T209571. Grub Street ID 238115.
  • The gentleman farrier. Containing instructions for the choice, and directions in the management of horses, ... To which is added an appendix, concerning dogs, ... Published by the direction of a person of quality,. London: printed for F. Cogan, and H. Lintot, 1732. ESTC No. T209572. Grub Street ID 238116.
  • Bohun, William. The practising attorney: or, lawyer's office. Comprehending the business of an attorney in all its branches. Divided into Two Volumes, viz. Vol. I. Contains I. The Practice of the Court of King's Bench. II. The Practice of the Court of Common Pleas. III. The Practice of Courts-Leet, Courts-Baron, &c. Vol. II. Contains IV. The Practice of the High Court of Chancery. V. The Practice of Equity in the Exchequer. VI. The Practice and Method of Conveyancing, &c. Wherein All the Precedents and Forms of Processes and Proceedings are truly and faithfully rendred in the English Language, in Pursuance of the late Statute. The third edition, carefully corrected and much improv'd; with the Rules and Orders of the several Courts, and the Laws and Statutes under each Head, continued to this Time. By W. Bohun, of the Middle Temple, Esq;. [London]: In the Savoy: printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling (assigns of E. Sayer, Esq;) for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, at the Red-Lion, J. Osborn and T. Longman, at the Ship, both in Pater-Noster-Row; T. Worrall, at Judge Coke's Head, and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, both in Fleet-Street, MDCCXXXII. [1732]. ESTC No. N12383. Grub Street ID 2386.
  • Bentley, Richard. Dr. Bentley's emendations on the twelve books of Milton's Paradise lost. London: printed for J. and J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, D. Midwinter and A. Ward, A. Betesworth and C. Hitch, G. Strahan, J. Osborne and T. Longman, J. Pemberton, F. Fayram and T. Hatchet, C. Rivington, J. Barley, J. Brotherton, F. Giles, R. Williamson, J. Stagg, T. Osborne, L. Gilliver, and F. Coggan, 1732. ESTC No. T69995. Grub Street ID 293814.
  • Whitlocke, Bulstrode. Memorials of the English affairs: or, an historical account of what passed from the beginning of the reign of King Charles the First, to King Charles the Second his happy restauration. Containing the publick transactions, Civil and Military: together with the private consultations and secrets of the cabinet. By Mr. Whitelock. With a Compleat index. London: printed for J. Tonson: and sold by J. and J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, G. Strahan, J. Pemberton, F. Fayram and T. Hatchet, C. Rivington, J. Batley, J. Brotherton, F. Giles, R. Williamson, J. Stagg, T. Osborne, L. Gilliver, and F. Coggan, MDCCXXXII. [1732]. ESTC No. T144860. Grub Street ID 191675.
  • Gomez, Madame de. La belle assemblée: being a curious collection of some very remarkable incidents which happened to persons of the first quality in France. ... Written in French ... by Madam de Gomez. In three volumes. Adorn'd with copper-plates. ... London: printed for D. Browne, and W. Bickerton; T. Astley; F. Cogan; and T. Green, 1732. ESTC No. N46084. Grub Street ID 30953.
  • Shaw, Joseph. Parish law: or, a guide to justices of the peace, ministers, churchwardens, Overseers of the Poor, Constables, Surveyors of the Highways, Vestry-Clerks, and all others concerned in Parish Business. Compiled from the common, statute, and other authentick books; as also from some adjudged Cases never before published. Together With correct Forms of Warrants, Commitments, Indictments, Presentments, Convictions, &c. To which is added, A Choice Collection of Precedents for Justices of the Peace, communicated by an aole Hand. By Joseph Shaw, Esq; Author of the Practical Justice of Peace, in Two Volumes. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate, Fleet-Street, and J. Nourse at the Lamb without Temple-Bar: and sold by T. Osborn in Gray's-Inn, 1733. ESTC No. T110383. Grub Street ID 162919.
  • Dr. S-----t.. Human ordure, botanically considered. The first essay, of the kind, ever published in the world. By Dr. S-----t. [London]: Printed at Dublin: and reprinted at London, for F. Coggan at the Middle Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet, [1733]. ESTC No. T128223. Grub Street ID 177854.
  • Cooke, Thomas. A demonstration of the will of God by the light of nature, in eight discourses ... To which are added several other pieces on various subjects, among which is a compendious view of the state of affairs, not only in Europe, but in other quarters of the world, from ... March 1732, to ... February 1733, ... London: printed for F. Cogan, 1733. ESTC No. N9904. Grub Street ID 54780.
  • Shaw, Joseph. Parish law: or, a guide to Justice of the Peace, ministers, church-wardens, Overseers of the Poor, Constables, Surveyors of the Highways, Vestry-Clerks, and all others concerned in Parish Business. Compiled from the common, statute, and other authentick books; as also from some adjudged Cases never before published. Together with correct forms of warrants, commitments, indictments, Presentments, Convictions, &c. To which is added A Choice Collection of Precedents for Justices of the Peace, communicated by an able Hand. By Joseph Shaw, Esq;. [London]: In the Savoy: printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling, (assigns of Edward Sayer, Esq;) for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, Fleetstreet; and J. Nourse at the Lamb without Temple-Bar, MDCCXXXIV. [1734]. ESTC No. T62250. Grub Street ID 287763.
  • Gomez, Madame de. L'entretien des beaux esprits. Being the sequel to La belle assemblée. Containing the following Novels. Viz. The Amorous Thief. Nature out-done by Love. The Happy Exchange. The Triumph of Virtue. Generous Corsair. Vol. I. Written for the entertainment of the French court, by Madam de Gomez, Author of La Belle Assemblée. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, and J. Nourse, at the Lamb without Temble Bar, MDCCXXXIV. [1734]. ESTC No. T131207. Grub Street ID 180243.
  • Orders and resolutions of the honourable House of Commons, on controverted elections and returns, ... London: printed for F. Cogan; and J. Nourse, 1734. ESTC No. T78237. Grub Street ID 300106.
  • Gomez, Madame de. La belle assemblée: being a curious collection of some very remarkable incidents which happened to persons of the first quality in France. ... Written in French ... by Madam de Gomez. Adorn'd with copper-plates. Vol. IV. London: printed for D. Browne, and W. Bickerton; T. Astley; and F. Cogan, 1734. ESTC No. N43642. Grub Street ID 29375.
  • Desroches de Parthenay, Jean-Baptiste. The history of Poland under Augustus II. Which contains the great dispute between that prince and the princes of Conti and Sobieski for the Crown: with the other important transactions of his life, ... Translated from the French of the Abbé de Parthenay, by John Stacie, Esq ;. London: printed for W. Lewis, and F. Cogan, 1734. ESTC No. T116479. Grub Street ID 168142.
  • Gomez, Madame de. L'entretien des beaux esprits. Conversations, comprising a great variety of remarkable adventures, ... Written for the entertainment of the French court, by Madam de Gomez, ... Translated by Mrs. Haywood. ... London: printed for F. Cogan, and J. Nourse, 1734. ESTC No. N31560. Grub Street ID 20452.
  • The gentleman farrier: containing instructions for the choice, and directions in the management of horses, either for draught or pleasure, on a journey, or in the stable; with an account of their distempers, and receipts for the cure of them. To which is added an appendix, concerning dogs, either for the field or the lap, wherein their diseases are describ'd, and the means to cure them. The horse-receipts by his late Grace of Devonshire, Earl of Orrery, Lord Carleton, Sir John Packington, General Seymour, Portman Seymour, Esq; James Nicholson, Esq; -Thornton, Esq; of Bloxham. Published by the direction of a person of quality. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and H. Lintot, at the Cross Keys against St. Dunstan's Church, Fleetstreet, MDCCXXXIV. [1734]. ESTC No. N70702. Grub Street ID 51179.
  • Le Sage, Alain René. The history and adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. Vol. IV. London: printed for J. Nourse, at the Lamb without Temple-Bar; and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet, 1735. ESTC No. N6987. Grub Street ID 50692.
  • Pomfret, John. Poems upon several occasions. By the Reverend Mr. John Pomfret. Viz. I. The Choice. II. Love Triumphant over Reason. III. Cruelty and Lust. IV. On the Divine Attributes. V. A Prospect of Death. VI. On the Conflagration, and Last Judgment. The ninth edition, corrected. With some account of his life and writings. To which are added, his Remains. London: printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, in Pater-Noster-Row; W. Mears, on Ludgate-Hill; S. Birt, at the Bible and Ball, in Ave-Maria-Lane; D. Brown, without Temple-Bar; and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, M.DCC.XXXV. [1735]. ESTC No. T42680. Grub Street ID 271452.
  • Higgons, Bevill. A poem on nature: in imitation of Lucretius. To which is added, A description of the fÅ“Â¥us in the womb, in a letter to the late Duke of Buckinghamshire, ... By the late Bevill Higgons, Esq;. London: printed for P. Meighan: and sold by G. Strahan, and E. Nutt; L. Gilliver, and F. Cogan; Mrs. Dodd; J. Stagg, and J. Brindley, 1736 [1735]. ESTC No. T106763. Grub Street ID 159857.
  • Gomez, Madame de. La belle assemblée; being a curious collection of some very remarkable incidents which happened to persons of the first quality in France. ... Written in French ... by Madam de Gomez. Adorn'd with copper-plates. Vol. IV. ... London: printed for D. Browne, and W. Bickerton; T. Astley; and F. Cogan, 1735. ESTC No. T131370. Grub Street ID 180385.
  • The dramatic historiographer: or, the British theatre delineated, &c. Exhibiting the argument, conduct and chief incidents of the most celebrated plays; with an account of such previous circumstances as serve to illustrate each representation. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet; and J. Nourse, at the Lamb, without Temple-Bar, MDCCXXXV. [1735]. ESTC No. T34926. Grub Street ID 265153.
  • A companion to the theatre: or, the usefulness of the stage to Religion, Government, and the Conduct of Life. Wherein the plan, characters, and design of the most celebrated tragedies and comedies are explained. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street; and J. Nourse, at the Lamb without Temple-Bar, M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]. ESTC No. T184769. Grub Street ID 221068.
  • Shaw, Joseph. Parish law: or, a guide to justices of the peace, ministers, church-wardens, overseers of the poor, constables, surveyors of the highways, ... Compiled from the common, statute, and other authentick books; ... By Joseph Shaw, Esq;. [London]: In the Savoy: printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling, (assigns of Edward Sayer, Esq;) for F. Cogan; and J. Nourse; and sold by J. Osborn, 1736. ESTC No. T134869. Grub Street ID 183441.
  • Gomez, Madame de. La belle assemblée: being a curious collection of some very remarkable incidents which happened to persons of the first quality in France. Interspers'd with Entertaining and Improving Observations made by them on several Passages in History, both Ancient and Modern. Written in French for the Entertainment of the King, and dedicated to him by Madam de Gomez. In four volumes. Adorn'd with copper-plates. London: printed for J. Brotherton, J. Hazard, W. Meadows, T. Cox, W. Hinchliffe, D. Browne, W. Bickerton, T. Astley, S. Austen, L. Gilliver, R. Willock, and F. Cogan, M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]. ESTC No. T131371. Grub Street ID 180386.
  • Bohun, William. The practising attorney: or, lawyer's office. Comprehending the business of an attorney in all its branches. Divided into two volumes, viz. Vol. I. Contains I. The practice of the court of King's Bench. II. The practice of the court of common pleas. III. The practice of Courts-Leet, Courts-Baron, &c. Vol. II. contains IV. The practice of the high court of Chancery. V. The practice of equity in the exchequer. VI. The practice and method of conveyancing, &c. Wherein all the precedents and forms of processes and proceedings are truly and faithfully rendred in the English language, in pursuance of the late statute. The fourth edition: In which the errors in former impressions are carefully corrected, many useful modern English precedents, rules of the courts, and acts of parliament are added; and the whole continued down to the present year. By a gentleman of the Inner Temple. ... [London]: In the Savoy: printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling (assigns of E. Sayer, Esq;) for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch at the Red-Lion, and T. Longman, at the Ship, both in Pater-noster-row; T. Worrall, at the Judge's Head, and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, both in Fleet-street; Ward and Chandler, at the Ship, just without Temple-Bar, and at their shops in York and Scarborough, MDCCXXXVII. [1737]. ESTC No. T88575. Grub Street ID 308531.
  • Vertot. The rise and progress of the papal power. Translated from the French of the abbé Vertot. By John Stacie, Esq;. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1737. ESTC No. T77336. Grub Street ID 299473.
  • Defoe, Daniel. A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain, divided into circuits or journies. Giving a particular and entertaining account of whatever is curious, and worth observation; ... By a gentleman. ... London: printed for J. Osborn, S. Birt, D. Browne, A. Millar, F. Cogan, J. Whiston, and J. Robinson, 1738. ESTC No. T70850. Grub Street ID 294495.
  • The British muse, or, a collection of thoughts moral, natural, and sublime, of our English poets: who flourished in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. With several curious Topicks, and beautiful Passages, never before extracted, from Shakespear, Johnson, Beaumont, Fletcher, and above a Hundred more. The Whole digested Alphabetically under their respective Heads, according to the Order of Time in which they wrote; to shew the gradual Improvements of our Poetry and Language. In three volumes. By Thomas Hayward, Gent. With an historical and critical review of This, and all the Collections of this Kind hitherto published. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple Gate in Fleetstreet, and J. Nourse, at the Lamb without Temple-Bar, M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]. ESTC No. T131617. Grub Street ID 180590.
  • Shaw, Joseph. Parish law: or, a guide to justices of the peace, ministers, church-wardens; overseers of the poor, constables, surveyors of the highways, ... compiled from the common, statute, and other authentick books; ... By Joseph Shaw, Esq;. [London]: In the Savoy: printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling, (assigns of E. Sayer, Esq;) for F. Cogan, and J. Nourse, 1739. ESTC No. T134870. Grub Street ID 183443.
  • Pomfret, John. Poems upon several occasions. By the Reverend Mr. John Pomfret. Viz. I. The choice. II. Love triumphant over Reason. III. Cruelty and Lust. IV. On the Divine Attributes. V. A Prospect of Death. VI. On the conflagration and last judgment. The tenth edition, corrected. With some account of his life and writings. To which are added, his Remains. London: printed for S. Birt, in Ave-Maria-Lane; D. Brown, without Temple-Bar; C. Hitch, in Pater-Noster-Row; J. Hodges, on London-Bridge; and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, M.DCC.XL. [1740]. ESTC No. T129220. Grub Street ID 178704.
  • A companion to the theatre: or, a key to the play. Containing the stories of the most celebrated dramatick pieces. The Plan, Character, and Design of each Performance is Exhibited and Explain'd; with Remarks on each Representation. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple Gate, and J. Nourse at the Lamb without Temple-Bar, MD.CC.XL. [1740]. ESTC No. T77489. Grub Street ID 299596.
  • Barnard, John. A present for an apprentice: or, a sure guide to gain both esteem and estate. With rules for his conduct to his master, and in the world. ... By a late Lord Mayor of London. London: printed for F. Cogan, and sold by T. Harris, Mrs. Nutt, Mrs. Cooke and Mr. Whitridge, Mrs. Dodd, Mr. Jolliffe, and Mr. Chapelle, 1741. ESTC No. N20904. Grub Street ID 10287.
  • The common law of Kent: or, the customs of gavelkind. With an appendix concerning Borough-English. By Thomas Robinson, ... [London]: In the Savoy: printed by R. and B. Nutt, and F. Gosling, (assigns of Edw. Sayer, Esq;) for F. Cogan, 1741. ESTC No. T100327. Grub Street ID 154288.
  • Anti-Pamela: or, feign'd innocence detected; in a series of Syrena's adventures. A narrative which has really its foundation in truth and nature; ... Publish'd as a necessary caution to all young gentlemen. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1742. ESTC No. N30541. Grub Street ID 19464.
  • Mouhy, Charles de Fieux. The busy-Body: or, successful spy: being the entertaining history of Mons. Bigand, A Man infinitely Inquisitive and Enterprising even to Rashness; which unhappy Faculties, nevertheless, instead of ruining, raised him from the Lowest Obscurity, to a most Splendid Fortune. Interspers'd with several humorous stories. The Whole Containing great Variety of Adventures, equally Instructive and Diverting. Vol. 1. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, MDCCXLII. [1742]. ESTC No. T96254. Grub Street ID 315719.
  • Mouhy, Charles de Fieux. The virtuous villager, or virgin's victory: being the memoirs of a very great lady at the court of France. Written by herself. In which the Artifices of designing Men are fully detected and exposed; and the Calamities they bring on credulous believing Woman, are particularly related. Translated from the original, by the author of La belle assemblée. In two volumes. Vol. I. London: printed for Francis Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, MDCCXLII. [1742]. ESTC No. T75408. Grub Street ID 298134.
  • Le Sage, Alain René. The history and adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. Vol.IV. London: printed for J. Nourse, at the Lamb without Temple-Bar; and F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet, 1742. ESTC No. T135690. Grub Street ID 184062.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, ... Calculations for those who will bet the odds ... Cases stated, ... With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmund Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1743. ESTC No. N24768. Grub Street ID 14114.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of back-gammon. A Table of the thirty-six Chances, with Directions how to find out the Odds of being hit, upon single, or double Dice. Rules whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain playing it well. The several Stages for carrying your Men home, in order to lose no Point. How to find out who is forwardest to win a Hit. Cases stated for Back-Games, with Directions how to play for one. Cases stated, how to know when you may have the better of saving a Gammon by running. Variety of Cases of Curiosity and Instruction. The Laws of the Game. By Edmond Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan, between the two Temple-Gates in Fleet-Street, [1743]. ESTC No. T87537. Grub Street ID 307582.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain to the Playing it well. Calculations for those who will bet the odds on any Point of the Score of the Game then playing and depending. Cases stated, to shew what may be effected by a very good Player in Critical Parts of the Game. References to Cases, viz. at the End of the Rule you are directed how to find them. Calculations, directing with moral Certainty, how to play well any Hand or Game, by shewing the Chances of your Partner's having 1, 2, or 3 Certain Cards. With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmond Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle Temple-Gate, MDCCXLIII. [1743]. ESTC No. T87540. Grub Street ID 307585.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain to the Playing it well. Calculations for those who will bet the odds on any Point of the Score of the Game then playing and depending. Cases stated, to shew what may be effected by a very good Player in Critical Parts of the Game. References to Cases, viz. at the End of the Rule you are directed how to find them. Calculations, directing with moral Certainty, how to play well any Hand or Game, by shewing the Chances of your Partner's having I, 2, or 3 Certain Cards. With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmond Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate, MDCCXLIII. [1743]. ESTC No. N15048. Grub Street ID 4783.
  • The plague. Containing: I. An Account of the Plague of Athens from the great Historian Thucidides, who had it himself. II. The same in Verse by Mr. Creech, from the Latin of Lucretius. III. The same paraphraz'd in Verse by Dr. Sprat, late Bishop of Rochester, and F. R. S. IV. An Account of the Plague now raging at Messina, from the London Gazette, July 30, 1743. V. Abstracts of the Acts of Parliament concerning the Plague, and performing Quarantine. VI. The Proclamation of July 12, 1743, for Ships to perform Quarantine that come from infected Places; containing the Order of Council of the 7th of the same Month for that Purpose. Vii. The additional Proclamation of the 21st of July 1743. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple Gate in Fleetstreet, 1743. ESTC No. N11484. Grub Street ID 1483.
  • Burrington, George. Seasonable considerations on the expediency of a war with France; arising from a faithful review of the state of both kingdoms. To which are added a Postscript, on the list of the French army, a short comparison between the British and French dominions; and a state of the French revenues, and forces in the year, 1701. By George Burrington, Esq;. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1743. ESTC No. T102046. Grub Street ID 155894.
  • Shaw, Joseph. Parish law: or, a guide to justices of the peace, ministers, church-wardens, ... compiled from the common, statute, and other authentick books; ... By Joseph Shaw, Esq;. [London]: In the Savoy: printed by Henry Lintot, (assignee of Edw. Sayer, Esq;) for F. Cogan, and J. Nourse, 1743. ESTC No. T112901. Grub Street ID 164857.
  • Ralph, James. The other side of the question: or, an attempt to rescue the characters of the two royal sisters, Q. Anne and Q. Mary, out of the hands of the D------s D-------r of M-------- by the author of The court secret. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1744. ESTC No. T212465. Grub Street ID 239619.
  • Ralph, James. The history of England: during the reigns of K. William, Q. Anne, and K. George I. With an introductory review of the reigns of the royal brothers, Charles and James; in which are to be found the seeds of the Revolution. By a lover of truth and liberty. London: printed by Daniel Browne, for F. Cogan; and T. Waller, 1744-46. ESTC No. T146950. Grub Street ID 193542.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of quadrille. Shewing the odds of winning or losing most Games that are commonly played; either by calling a King, or by playing Sans Prendre. To which is added the laws of the game. By Edmond Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate, [1744]. ESTC No. T179916. Grub Street ID 216621.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of whist. Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, whereby a Beginner may, with due Attention to them, attain to the Playing it well. Calculations for those who will bet the odds on any Point of the Score of the Game then playing and depending. Cases stated, to shew what may be effected by a very good Player in Critical Parts of the Game. References to Cases, viz. at the End of the Rule you are directed how to find them. Calculations, directing with moral Certainty, how to play well any Hand or Game, by shewing the Chances of your Partner's having 1, 2, or 3 Certain Cards. With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmond Hoyle, gent. to the Laws of the Game, and an Explanation of the Calculations which are necessary to be understood by those who would play it well, &c. &c. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, MDCCXLIV. [1744]. ESTC No. T179964. Grub Street ID 216653.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. An artificial memory, or, an easy method of assisting the memory of those that play at the game of whist. To which are added, several cases not hitherto publish'd. By Edmund Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate, [1744]. ESTC No. N15047. Grub Street ID 4782.
  • Hoyle, Edmond. A short treatise on the game of piquet. Directing with Moral Certainty how to Discard any Hand to Advantage, by shewing the Chances of taking in any one, two, three, four, or five certain Cards. Computations for those who bet their money at the game. Also the Laws of the Game. To which are added, some rules and observations for playing well at chess. By Edmund Hoyle, gent. London: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate, [1744]. ESTC No. T48220. Grub Street ID 276150.
  • The religious man's library, or, a sure guide to Heaven. Containing, the grounds, reasons, and practice of true-religion. With discourses ... London: printed for Francis Cogan, 1744. ESTC No. T100686. Grub Street ID 154603.
  • Barrington, John Shute Barrington. A dissuasive from Jacobitism: shewing in general what the nation is to expect from a Popish king; and in particular, from the Pretender. To which is added, a copy of a letter from a gentleman of Rome, to his friend in London, dated Oct. 2, 1745. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1745. ESTC No. T218147. Grub Street ID 242811.
  • The entertainer. Consisting of pieces in prose and verse, witty, humorous, or curious. Vol. I. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1746. ESTC No. N7389. Grub Street ID 52323.
  • A collection of scarce and valuable tracts, on the most interesting and entertaining subjects: but chiefly such as relate to the history and constitution of these kingdoms. Selected from an infinite number in Print and Manuscript, in the Royal, Cotton, Sion, and other publick, as well as private libraries; particularly that of the late Lord Sommers. Revised by eminent hands. Vol. I. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, Fleet-Street, M.DCC.XLVIII. [1748]. ESTC No. T67. Grub Street ID 291662.
  • Impartial hand.. Considerations on a comprehension, or Union of Protestants, By Reconciling and Uniting the More Moderate Dissenters to the Church of England; Submitted to the Attention of our Governors, and all Denominations of Protestants. By an Impartial Hand. [London]: Printed for F. Cogan, between the Two Temple-Gates, Fleet-Street, M.DCC.XLVIII. [1748]. ESTC No. T14827. Grub Street ID 194650.
  • The works of the most celebrated minor poets. Namely, Wentworth, Earl of Roscommon; Charles, Earl of Dorset; Charles, Earl of Halifax; Sir Samuel Garth; George Stepney, Esq; William Walsh, Esq; Thomas Tickell, Esq. Never before collected and publish'd together. In two volumes. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple Gate, MDCCXLIX. [1749]. ESTC No. T79268. Grub Street ID 300843.
  • Proposals for printing by subscription, a second collection of scarce and valuable tracts, on the most interesting and entertaining subjects: ... Selected from an infinite number in print and manuscript, ... particularly that of the late Lord Somers. ... [London: printed for Francis Cogan, 1749]. ESTC No. T104112. Grub Street ID 157671.
  • Eminent poulterer deceas'd.. Health's preservative: being a dissertation on diet, air, and down-beds. And of the cause and cure of buggs. With other Discoveries conducive to the Good of Mankind. To which are added, directions how to buy, feed, and fatten fowl, in a short time; and to Distinguish the Young from the Old of all Kinds, Dead or Alive. By an eminent poulterer deceas'd. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, Fleet-Street, [1750]. ESTC No. T104440. Grub Street ID 157960.
  • Puckle, James. England's path to wealth and honour; in a dialogue between an Englishman and a Dutchman. To which is added, articles relating to the Dutch herring-fishery. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, Fleet-Street, [1750]. ESTC No. T90726. Grub Street ID 310565.
  • A second collection of scarce and valuable tracts, on the most interesting and entertaining subjects: but chiefly such as relate to the history and constitution of these Kingdoms. Selected from an infinite Number in Print and Manuscript, in the Royal, Cotton, Sion, and other Public, as well as Private Libraries; Particularly that of the late Lord Somers. Revised by eminent hands. Vol. I. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, in Fleet-Street, MDCCL. [1750]. ESTC No. T79263. Grub Street ID 300838.
  • A supplement to the Works of the most celebrated minor poets. Namely, E. of Roscommon, - Dorset, - Hallifax, - Godolphin, Lord Somers, Dr. Sprat, Bishop of Rochester, Sir Samuel Garth, George Stepney, Esq; William Walsh, Esq; Thomas Tickell, Esq; and Ambrose Phillips, Esq; To which are added, pieces omitted in the works of Sir John Suckling, Mr. Otway, Matthew Prior, Esq; Dr. King, and Dean Swift. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple Gate, Fleet Street, MDCCL. [1750]. ESTC No. T79269. Grub Street ID 300844.
  • The rhapsody. Being a display of the wit and humour of Past Times. Compiled from the Curious Remains of the Principal Poets and Beaux Esprits who were Eminent for Either. London: printed by A. M'culloh, for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple Gate, M,DCC,L. [1750]. ESTC No. T62617. Grub Street ID 288084.
  • This day are publish'd, Price six shillings, (beautifully printed in small octavo) The Works of the most celebrated minor poets. Namely, Wentworth, Earl of Roscommon, ... Thomas Tickle, Esq; In two volumes. London: printed for F. Cogan, [1750?]. ESTC No. N68498. Grub Street ID 49886.
  • Addison, Joseph. The miscellaneous works, in verse and prose, by the late Right Honourable Joseph Addison. Volume the fourth. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1750. ESTC No. N64575. Grub Street ID 46565.
  • Connak, Richard. An account of the Princes of Wales, from the first institution till Prince Henry, eldest son to King James I. Wrote by Richard Connak Esq; Publish'd by J. T. Philipps, out of a Manuscript in Trinity-College Library Cambridge. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, Fleet-Street, [1751]. ESTC No. T144658. Grub Street ID 191493.
  • Trenchard, John. A collection of tracts. By the late John Trenchard, Esq; and Thomas Gordon, Esq; ... London: printed for F. Cogan, 1751. ESTC No. T139313. Grub Street ID 187166.
  • The universal librarian. Containing a copious and candid account of new books printed at home and abroad, ... and a view of the undertakings of the learned throughout Europe. ... By a fellow of the Royal Society. London [England]: printed for F. Cogan at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, 1751. ESTC No. P6447. Grub Street ID 58147.
  • A supplement to The works of the most celebrated minor poets. Namely, E. of Roscommon, - Dorset, - Hallifax, - Godolphin, Lord Somers, Dr. Sprat, Bishop of Rochester, Sir Samuel Garth, George Stepney, Esq; William Walsh, Esq; Thomas Tickell, Esq; and Ambrose Phillips, Esq; To which are added, pieces omitted in the works of Sir John Suckling, Mr. Otway, Matthew Prior, Esq; Dr. King, and Dean Swift. London: printed for F. Cogan, 1751. ESTC No. N37434. Grub Street ID 25388.
  • The works of the most celebrated minor poets. Namely, Wentworth Earl of Roscommon, Charles Earl of Dorset, Charles Earl of Hallifax, Sydney Earl of Godolphin, John Lord Somers, Dr. Sprat Bp. of Rochester, Sir Samuel Garth, George Stepney, Esq; William Walsh, Esq; Thomas Tickle [sic], Esq; and Ambrose Phillips, Esq; To which are added, pieces omitted in the works of Sir John Suckling, Mr. Otway. Matthew Prior, Esq; Dr. King, and Dean Swift. In three volumes. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, MDCCLI. [1751]. ESTC No. T185023. Grub Street ID 221271.
  • The Royal magazine; or, Quarterly bee: for ... By Peter Bayle of the Middle-Temple, Esq;. London [England]: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple Gate, MDCCLI [1751]. ESTC No. P2542. Grub Street ID 56200.
  • A third collection of scarce and valuable tracts, on the most interesting and entertaining subjects: but chiefly such as relate to the history and constitution of these kingdoms. Selected from an Infinite Number in Print and Manuscript, in the Royal, Cotton, Sion, and other Public, as well as Private Libraries; Particularly that of the late Lord Somers. Revised by eminent hands. Vol. I. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, in Fleet-Street, MDCCLI. [1751]. ESTC No. T84209. Grub Street ID 304620.
  • A fourth collection of scarce and valuable tracts, on the most interesting and entertaining subjects: but chiefly such as relate to the history and constitution of these Kingdoms. Selected from an Infinite Number in Print and Manuscript, in the Royal, Cotton, Sion, and other Public, as well as Private Libraries; Particularly that of the late Lord Somers. Revised by eminent hands. Vol. I. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle-Temple-Gate, in Fleet-Street, MDCCLII. 1751- [1752]. ESTC No. T79257. Grub Street ID 300833.
  • Swift, Jonathan. A supplement to the works of Dr. Swift. London: printed for F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple Gate, Fleet-Street, 1752. ESTC No. T48957. Grub Street ID 276793.

Printed by and for, or by/for and sold by Francis Cogan

  • Haywood, Eliza. Love-Letters on all occasions lately passed between persons of distinction. Collected by Mrs. Eliza Haywood. London: printed for and sold by John Brindley, at the Kings Arms in New Bond-Street; Robert Willock in Cornhill; John Jackson in Pall-Mall; John Penn in Westminster-Hall; Francis Cogan at the Middle Temple Gate, Fleetstreet, 1730. ESTC No. T75394. Grub Street ID 298120.
  • Ruddiman, Thomas. The rudiments of the Latin tongue: or a plain and easy introduction to Latin grammar. Wherein The Principles of the Language are Methodically digested both in English and Latin. With useful notes and observations, explaining the terms of grammar, and further improving its rules. By Tho. Ruddiman, M.A. London: printed, and sold by J. Clarke in Duck-Lane; A. Millar, at Buchanan's Head, over-against St. Clement's Church, in the Strand; F. Cogan, at the Middle Temple-Gate, Fleet Street; and S. Palmer and J. Huggonson, Printers, in Bartholomew-Close, 1730. ESTC No. T179768. Grub Street ID 216474.

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  • Cogan, Francis. A catalogue of books, bound and in quires: with copies and shares of copies: (being the stock of Mr. Francis Cogan, a bankrupt:) which will be sold to the booksellers of London and Westminster, at the Rose-Tavern without Temple-Bar, on Thursday the 10th day of July, 1746. [London, 1746]. ESTC No. T216645. Grub Street ID 359311.