Publications of Robert Gardner

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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 the seller and printer roles in combination, or an absence of the printer's name following "London: printed:" or "London: printed,":

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

On this last point, trade publishers may seem to have "printed" or "published" the work, though they did not own the copyright. The lists below reflect only the information on the imprint, except where ESTC provides extra information.

See also "The Meaning of the Imprint."

Printed by Robert Gardner

  • Mitchel, John. A dissertation concerning the immortality and separate state of the human soul writen by the deceased & universaly lamented Mr. John Mitchel student of divinity revised and published, at the desire of the relations, by a friend of the author. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, 1713. ESTC No. T153920. Grub Street ID 198126.
  • Tenison, Thomas. A declaration of the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, and the bishops in and near London, testifying their abhorrence of the present rebellion; with an exhortation to the clergy and people ... Belfast: re-printed by Robert Gardner. And sold at his shop, 1715. ESTC No. T202894. Grub Street ID 233665.
  • Defoe, Daniel. A trumpet blown in the north, and sounded in the ears of John Erskine, call'd by the men of the world, Duke of Mar. By a ministring friend of the people call'd Quakers. With a word of advice and direction to the said John Erskine, and his followers. Belfast: re-printed by Robert Gardner, and sold at his shop, MDCCXVI. [1716]. ESTC No. T70861. Grub Street ID 294506.
  • Unanimity in the present time of danger recommended. In a sermon preach'd before their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, at Christ's Church, Dublin, on Sunday Feb, 5th, 1715/16 by Nicholas, Lord Bishop of Killaloe. ... Belfast: re-printed by Robert Gardner, and sold at his shop, 1715/16 [i.e. 1716]. ESTC No. T202888. Grub Street ID 233658.
  • Malcome, John. Personal perswasion [sic] no foundation for religious obedience: or, some friendly reflections on a sermon preach'd at Belfast Dec. 9. 1719. by John Abernethy, ... And printed at Belfast by James Blow, ... By John Malcome M.A. ... Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, 1720. ESTC No. T180563. Grub Street ID 217229.
  • Malcome, John. The good old way examined. Being an answer to the Belfast Society. By John Malcome, M. A. Minister of the Gospel. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, Anno Dom. 1720. ESTC No. T82135. Grub Street ID 302734.
  • Kennedy, Thomas. A sermon preached before the General Synod, at Dungannon, June 18th. 1723. By the Reverend Mr. Thomas Kennedy. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, in the year, 1723. ESTC No. T175606. Grub Street ID 212664.
  • Abernethy, John. A sermon preached at Antrim, Nov. 13. 1723 at a fast observed in the Presbyterian congregations in Ulster, by agreement of their ministers, on the account of divisions. By John Abernethy, M. A. Minister of the Gospel. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, Anno Dom. M.DCC.XXIV. [1724]. ESTC No. T47527. Grub Street ID 275477.
  • Kennedy, Gilbert. A defence of the principles and conduct of the Reverend General Synod of Ulster. Being an answer to a pamphlet published by the Reverend Mr. Samuel Haliday. ... Published by the Reverend Mr. Gilbert Kennedy. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, in the year, 1724. ESTC No. T102438. Grub Street ID 156252.
  • Mastertown, Charles. Christian liberty. Founded in Gospel truth; or, the great argument of Christian liberty, explained In its Necessary Connection with Sound Principles. In Opposition to some Dangerous Notions relating to both. In a sermon upon John viii. 32. By C. Mastertown. M.A. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, and are to be sold at his shop, M.DCC.XXV. [1725]. ESTC No. T164664. Grub Street ID 202933.
  • Hemphill, Samuel. The third page of Mr. Abernethy's preface to the Defence of his Seasonable advice, consider'd. By Samuel Hemphil, M. A. Minister of the Gospel. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, in the year, M,DCCXXV. [1725]. ESTC No. T174843. Grub Street ID 211917.
  • MacBride, Robert. The overtures transmitted by the General Synod, 1725. set in a fair light: in answer to Mr. Higginbothom's late print, entituled, Reasons against the Overtures. Wherein a letter in M.S. subscribed J. Boyse, ... is also consider'd. ... By Robert M"Bride [sic], ... Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, anno Dom., 1726. ESTC No. T203254. Grub Street ID 233884.
  • Mastertown, Charles. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity, explained and asserted from the holy scriptures. Being a vindication of what is contain'd in the Westminster Confession of Faith, ... and other protestant confessions ... By Charles Mastertown, M.A. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, and are to be sold at his shop, [1728]. ESTC No. T165578. Grub Street ID 203838.
  • Reid, James. Formal Christians and secession from them consider'd; being a sermon preach'd on 2 Tim. 3. 5. at the opening of a synod at Belfast, January 6. 1718-19. Wherein the form and power of godliness, are in part explain'd; and the Nature and Ends of Turning away from scandalous church-members are briefly describ'd; and the Whole improv'd. By James Reid, M. A. Minister of the Gospel. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, and are to be sold at his shop, MDCCXXIX. [1729]. ESTC No. T183161. Grub Street ID 219593.
  • An essay on the existence of a God. Particularly in answer to two atheistical letters of Mr. I- T- dated from Dublin, 1729. To which are added an appendix concerning the nature of our God, and an essay on the certainty of our resurrection; in which are included some few hints on the nature of an human soul. By Wetenhall Wilkes ... Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, 1730. ESTC No. T181832. Grub Street ID 218356.
  • Plain reasons against joining with the nonsubscribers in their unlimited scheme of religious communion. Being an answer to a letter from a gentleman to a subscribing minister. By William Holmes, M.A. [Belfast]: Dublin: printed, and Belfast, re-printed, by R. Gardner, 1732. ESTC No. T173719. Grub Street ID 210952.
  • Impartial reflections upon Mr. Duchal's remarks, upon an answer to a letter from a gentleman to a subscribing minister. By William Holmes, M.A. Belfast: printed by Robert Gardner, and are to be sold at his shop. Anno dom., 1732. ESTC No. T154536. Grub Street ID 198645.

Printed by and for, or by/for and sold by Robert Gardner

  • Maccartney, George. A letter from Mr. Maccartney to a friend of his in London. [Belfast]: London, printed. Belfast, re-printed and sold by Robert Gardner, 1713. ESTC No. T228584. Grub Street ID 248934.
  • Gowan, Thomas. Necessity of standing fast by our Christian liberty. A sermon preach'd before the presbyterian congregation at Lisburn. March 28. 1714. By Tho: Gowan, ... Belfast: printed and sold by Robert Gardner, [1714]. ESTC No. T228583. Grub Street ID 248933.
  • Abernethy, John. The people's choice, the Lord's annointed. A thanksgiving sermon for His most Excellent Majesty King George his happy accession to the throne, his arrival, and coronation. Preach'd at Antrim October, 27, 1714. By John Abernethy ... Belfast: printed and sold by Robert Gardner, [1714?]. ESTC No. T86823. Grub Street ID 306927.