John Woodhouse d.1723
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John WOODHOUSE d.1723
Biographical Note
The owner of the books described below has not been identified, but may be the Dr John Woodhouse of Berkhampstead who died in 1723.
Books
Woodhouse's books were sold by retail sale in London from 15 June 1727 alongside those of a Walter Richards, possibly the Walter Richards who died in 1723. Advertisements in the Daily Journal, Daily Post and Daily Courant describe the sale as "consisting of a valuable collection of books in most sciences, faculties, and languages".
Sources
- Will of John Woodhouse, Doctor of Physick of Berkhamsted Saint Peters, Hertfordshire, The National Archives PROB 11/594/182.
- A catalogue of the libraries of Walter Richards Esq; and of Dr. Woodhouse..., [London, 1727], ESTC T13250.
- Alston, R. C., Inventory of sale catalogues ... 1676-1800, St Philip, 2010.