The Annual Catalogue (1737)

A compact yet thorough snapshot of the English publishing world in 1736‑1737, this catalogue gathers together every new title that reached the market in a single year. It spans history, theology, law, poetry, drama, novels, the visual arts and the emerging sciences, noting each work’s price and the bookseller who offered it. Designed for gentlemen, ladies and provincial booksellers far from the bustle of London, it provides a practical guide for anyone eager to stay current without the expense of daily newspaper searches.

Arranged alphabetically, the list presents a clear, orderly view of the season’s literary output, from scholarly treatises and legal abridgements to pamphlets, operas and translations. Readers will discover the breadth of taste and concern that shaped mid‑eighteenth‑century culture, while modern listeners can hear a vivid portrait of a bygone book market. Whether you’re a historian of the printed word or simply love to imagine the shelves of the past, this catalogue offers a fascinating window into the reading life of its era.