Publications of John Playford

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  • Playford, John. Vade mecum, or The necessary companion. Containing, 1. Sir S. Morland's Perpetual almanack, in copper plates, with many useful tables proper thereto. 2. The computation of years, comparing the years of each king's reign from the Conquest with the years of Christ. 3. The reduction of weights and measures. 4. The ready casting up any number of farthings, half-pence, pence, shillings, nobles and marks; with Sir Samuel Morland's New table for guinneys. 5. The interest, and rebate of money, the forbearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities, at 6 per cent. 6. The rates of post-letters, both inland and outland, with the times for sending or receiving them; also the post-stages, shewing the length of each stage, and the distance of each post-town from London. 7. The rates or fares of coach-men, carr-men, and water men. London: printed by A[nne]. G[odbid]. and J[ohn]. P[layford]. and are to be sold by R. Northcot, bookseller, either next St. Peter's Alley in Cornhill, or at the Anchor and Mariner on Fish-Street-Hill; by John Playford, printer, near the Blew-Anchor Inn in Little-Britain; and by Charles Blount, bookseller, at the Black-Raven in the Strand, near the Savoy, 1679. ESTC No. R8992. Grub Street ID 129115.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum, or The necessary companion. Containing, 1. Sir S. Morland's Perpetual almanack, in copper plates, with many useful tables proper thereto. 2. Christian and regal years compar'd from the Norman conquest. 3. The reduction of weights, measures. 4. The ready casting up any number of farthings, half-pence, pence, shillings, nobles, marks, and guinneys. 5. The interest, and rebate of money, the forebearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. 6. The rates of post-letters, both inland and outland, with the post-stages. 7. The usual and authorized rates or fare for coach-men, carr-men, and water-men. London: printed by A.G. and J.P. and are to be sold by T. Passinger, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1680. ESTC No. R218277. Grub Street ID 92954.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum, or The necessary companion: containing, 1. Sir S. Morland's Perpetual almanack, readily shewing the day of the month, and moveable feasts and terms, for any year past, present, or to come, curiously graved in copper; with many useful tables proper thereto. 2. The years of each king's reign from the Norman conquest compar'd with the years of Christ 3. Directions for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower-gardens. 4. The reduction of weights, measures, and coins, wherein is a table of the assize of bread. 5. A table wherein any number of farthings, half-pence, pence, or shillings, are ready cast up; of great use to all traders. 6. The interest and rebate of money; the forbearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. 7. The rates of post-letters, both inland and outland. 8. The principal roads of England, shewing the distance of one town from another in measured and computed miles, and the distance of each from London; also the market-. London: printed for J[ohn]. P[layford]. and sold by Thomas Passinger, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1683. ESTC No. R218278. Grub Street ID 92955.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, The necessary companion. Containing, 1. Sir S. Morland's Perpetual almanack, ... curiously graved in copper; with many useful tables proper thereto. 2. The years of each king's reign from the Norman conquest compar'd with the years of Christ. 3. Directions for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower-gardens. 4. The reduction of weights, measures, and coins, wherein is a table of the assize of bread. 5. A table wherein any number of farthings, half-pence, pence, or shillings, are ready cast up; ... 6. The interest and rebate of money; the forebearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. 7. The rates of post-letters, both inland and outland. 8. An account of the penny-post. 9. The principal roads of England, ... also the market-towns, on each road, with the days of the week the markets are kept on ... 10. The names of the counties, cities, and borough-towns in England and Wales, ... 11. The usual and authorized rates or fares of c. London: printed by A.G. for Tho. Sawbridge, at the Sign of the three Flower-de-Luces in Little-Britain, 1687. ESTC No. R218285. Grub Street ID 92959.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary companion. Containing, 1. Sir S. Morland's Perpetual almanack, ... curiously graved in copper; with many useful tables proper thereto. 2. The years of each king's reign from the Norman conquest compar'd with the years of Christ. 3. Directions for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower-gardens. 4. The reduction of weights, measnres [sic], and coins, wherein is a table of the assize of bread. 5. A table where any number of farthings, half-peny, pence, or shillings, are ready cast up; ... 6. The interest and rebate of money; the forebearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. 7. The rates of post-letters, both inland and outland. 8. An account of the penny-post. 9. The principal roads of England, ... also the market-towns, on each road, with the days of the week the markets are kept on ... 10. The names of the counties, cities, and borough-towns in England and Wales ... 11. The usual and authorized rates or fares fo. London: printed for Tho. Sawbridge and also sold by Sam. Crouch in Cornhill, Jo. Blare on London-bridge, Mr. Newton at Chancery-Lane-end in Fleet-street; and at Mrs. Felthams in Westminster-hall, 1688. ESTC No. R202668. Grub Street ID 79891.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, The necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Morland's Perpetual almanack, ... curiously graved in copper; with many useful tables proper thereto. II. The years of each king's reign from the Norman conquest, compar'd with the years of Christ. III. Directions for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower-gardens. IV. The reduction of weights, measures, and coins; wherein is a table of the assize of bread. V. A table wherein any [number of farthings,] half-pence, pence, or shillings, are ready cast up; ... VI. The interest and rebate of money; the forebearance, discompt, and [purchase] of annuities. VII. The rates of post-letters, both in-land and out-land. VIII. An account of the penny-post. IX. The principal roads in England. X. The names of the counties, cities, and borough-towns in England and Wales, ... XI. The usual and authorized rates or fairs of coach-men, carmen, and water-men. XII. Tables for casting up nobles,. London: printed for Nath. Sackett, [at] the Heart and Bible in Cornhill, 1690. ESTC No. R217622. Grub Street ID 92392.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, The necessary companion. Containing, 1. Sir S. Morland's perpetual almanack, ... curiously graved in copper; with many usefull tables proper thereto. 2. The years of each king's reign from the Norman Conquest compar'd with the years of Christ. 3. Directions for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower. gardens. 4. The reduction of weights, measures, and coins; wherein is a table of the assize of bread. 5. A table where any number of farthings, half-pence, pence or shillings, are ready cast up; ... 6. The interes and rebate of money; the forebearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. 7. The rates of post-letters, both in-land and out-land. 8. An account of the penny-post. 9. The principal roads in England, ... also the market-towns, on each road, with the days of the week the markets are kept on; ... 10. The names of the counties, cities, and borough-towns in England and Wales, ... 11. The usual and authorized rates or fares of . London: printed by W. Horton for T. and G. Sawbridge, at the sign of the three Flower-de-Luces in Little-Britain, 1692. ESTC No. R212929. Grub Street ID 88468.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary companion. Containing, 1. Sir Sam. Morland's Perpetual almanack, ... curiously graved in copper; with many useful tables proper thereto. 2. The years of each king's reign from the Norman conquest compar'd with the years of Christ. 3. Direction for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower-gardens. 4. The reduction of weights, measures, and coins; wherein is a table of the assize of bread. 5. A table wherein any number of farthings, half pence, pence, or shillings, are ready cast up; ... 6. The interest and rebate of money; the forebearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. 7. The rates of post-letters, both in-land and out-land. 8. An account of the penny-post. 9. The principal roads in England, ... also the market-towns, on each road, with the days of the week the markets are kept on; ... 10. The names of the counties, cities, and borough-towns in England and Wales ... 11. The usual and authorized rates or fares o. London: printed for G. Sawbridge, and sold by Rich. Wellengton, at the Lute in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1696. ESTC No. R202669. Grub Street ID 79892.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, The necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Morland's Perpetual almanack, ... curiously graved in copper; with many useful tables proper thereto. II. The years of each king's reign from the Norman Conquest, compar'd with the years of Christ. III. Directions for every month in the year, what is to be done in the orchard, kitchin, and flower-gardens. IV. The reduction of weights, measures, and coins; wherein is a table of the assize of bread. V. A table wherein any number of farthings, half-pence, pence, or shillings, are ready cast up; ... VI. The interest and rebate of money; the forebearance, discompt, and purchase of annuities. VII. The rates of post-letters, both in-land and out-land. VIII. An account of the penny-post. IX. The principal roads in England. X. The names of the counties, cities, and borough-towns in England and Wales, ... XI. The usual and authorized rates or fairs of coach-men, carmen, and water-men. XII. Tables for casting up nobles, mar. London: printed for G. Sawbridge, at the Three Flower D'Luces in Little-Britain, 1699. ESTC No. R217617. Grub Street ID 92387.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Morland's Perpetual Almanack, readily shewing the Day of the Month, and Moveable Feasts and Terms, for any Year past, present, or to come, curiously graved in Copper; with many useful Tables proper thereto. II. The Tears of each King's Reign from the Norman Conquest, compar'd with the Years of Christ. III. Directions for every Month in the Year, what is to be done in the Orchard, Kitchen and Flower-Gardens. IV. The Reduction of Weights, Measures and Coins; wherein is a Table of the Assize of Bread. V. A Table wherein any Number of Farthings, Half-Pence, Pence, or Shillings, are ready cast up; of great use to all Traders. VI. The Interest and Rebate of Money; the Forbearance, Discompt, and Purchase of Annuities. VII. The Rates of Post-Letters, both In-Land and Out-Land. VIII. An Account of the Penny-Post. IX. The Principal Roads in England. X. The Names of the Counties, Cities, and Borough-Towns in England and Wal. London: printed for G. S. and sold by James Round at the Seneca's Head over against Jonathan's Coffee-House in Exchange-Alley, 1702. ESTC No. T208019. Grub Street ID 237002.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. ... The ninth edition with additions. To which is added, interest in epitome; ... London: printed for G. Sawbridge, 1708. ESTC No. T177276. Grub Street ID 214222.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Moreland's perpetual almanack, ... XIV. Tables for casting up nobles, marks, guineas, and broad gold. London: printed for S.H. and sold by J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, J. and B. Sprint, D. Midwinter, W. and J. Innys, J. Osborn, T. Longman, and R. Robinson, 1725. ESTC No. T109347. Grub Street ID 162142.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Moreland's perpetual almanack, ... London: printed by and for Edward Midwinter, 1730. ESTC No. T207712. Grub Street ID 236843.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Moreland's perpetual almanack, ... XIV. Tables for casting up nobles, marks, and guineas. London: printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, and R. Ware; S. Birt; and J. Hodges, 1735. ESTC No. N47885. Grub Street ID 32528.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing I. Sir Samuel Moreland's Perpetual Almanack; readily shewing the Day of the Month, and Moveable Feast's and Terms, for any Year past, present, or to come; with many useful Tables proper thereto, and Rules to sind them out for ever. II. Directions relating to the Purchasing and Measuring of Land. III. Remarkable Fairs in England, a Tide-Table, and a Table of Expence. IV. The Years of each King's Reign from the Norman Conquest to this Time, compared with the Years of Christ. V. Directions for every Month in the Year, what is to be done in the Orchard, Kitchen, and Flower-Gardens. VI. The Reduction of Weights, Measures, and Coins; wherein is a Table of the Assize of Bread. Vii. A Table wherein any Number of Farthings, Halfpence, Pence, or Shillings, are ready cast up; of great Use to all Traders. Viii. The Interest and Rebate of Money; the Forbearance, Discompt, and Purchase of Annuities. IX. The Rates of Post Letters, both In-Lan. London: printed for R. Ware, in Paternoster-Row; S. Birt, in Avemary-Lane; C. Hitch, in Paternoster-Row; and J. Hodges on London Bridge, 1739. ESTC No. T65269. Grub Street ID 290174.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. ... London: printed for R. Ware; S. Birt; C. Hitch; and J. Hodges, 1744. ESTC No. N64070. Grub Street ID 46132.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. ... London: printed for R. Ware; S. Birt; C. Hitch; and J. Hodges, 1749. ESTC No. T207711. Grub Street ID 236842.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Moreland's Perpetual almanack, ... London: printed for R. Ware; S. Birt; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; and J. Hodges, 1753. ESTC No. T221818. Grub Street ID 244962.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. London: printed for R. Ware, on Ludgate-Hill; C. Hitch and L. Hawes, in Pater-Noster-Row; J. Hodges, over-against St Magnus's Church, London Bridge; and P. Davey and B. Law, at the Bible and Ball in Ave-Mary-Lane, 1756. ESTC No. T68033. Grub Street ID 292366.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. ... The twentieth edition, carefully corrected, with additions and improvements. To which is added, interest in epitome; ... London: printed for C. Hitch and L. Hawes, H. Woodfall, J. Rivington, R. Baldwin, W. Johnston [and 6 others in London], 1762. ESTC No. T177274. Grub Street ID 214221.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. ... The twenty first edition, carefully corrected, with additions and improvements. To which is added, interest in epitome; ... London: printed for H. Woodfall, J. Rivington, J. Hinton, R. Baldwin, W. Johnston [and 9 others in London], 1766. ESTC No. T177230. Grub Street ID 214181.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. ... London: printed for J. and F. Rivington, Hawes, Clarke and Collins, J. Fuller, G. Keith, J. Hinton, S. Crowder, [and 6 others], 1772. ESTC No. N64071. Grub Street ID 46133.
  • Playford, John. Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing, I. Sir Samuel Moreland's Perpetual almanack, ... XIV. The usual and authorised rates or fares of coachmen, carmen, and watermen; with many other curious and useful particulars. London: printed for J. and F. Rivington, Hawes, Clarke and Collins, J. Fuller, G. Keith [and 8 others in London], 1772. ESTC No. T133712. Grub Street ID 182442.