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Gunton, Simon, 1609-1676. The history of the Church of Peterburgh :
Gunton, Simon, 1609–1676
The history of the Church of Peterburgh
1686
Matal, Jean, 1520-1597, author. Africa ad artis geographicae regulas tabulis aeri incisis descripta /
Matal, Jean, 1520–1597
Africa ad artis geographicae regulas tabulis aeri incisis descripta
anno MDC [1600]
Fontana, Domenico, 1543-1607, author. Della trasportatione dell'obelisco vaticano et delle fabriche di nostro signore papa Sisto V /
Fontana, Domenico, 1543–1607
Della trasportatione dell'obelisco vaticano et delle fabriche di nostro signore papa Sisto V
MDXC [1590, that is 1604]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661, author. Topographia Bavariæ, das ist, Beschreib. vnd aigentliche Abbildung der vornembsten Stätt vnd Orth in Ober vnd Nieder Beÿern, der obern Pfaltz, vnd andern, zum hochlöblichen Baÿrischen Craisse gehörigen Landschaften.
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Bavariæ, das ist, Beschreib. vnd aigentliche Abbildung der vornembsten Stätt vnd Orth in Ober vnd Nieder Beÿern, der obern Pfaltz, vnd andern, zum hochlöblichen Baÿrischen Craisse gehörigen Landschaften
MDCXLIV [1644]
Gruber, Johann Sebastian. Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule :
Gruber, Johann Sebastian
Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule
An. 1697
Canepari, Pietro Maria. De atramentis cujuscunque generis.
Canepari, Pietro Maria
De atramentis cujuscunque generis
1660
Millot, Michel, active 1655, author. L'escole des filles, ou, La philosophie des dames, divisée en deux dialogues, agere & pati :
Millot, Michel, active 1655
L'escole des filles, ou, La philosophie des dames, divisée en deux dialogues, agere & pati
l'an 1674
Mieth, Michael, -1686, author. Artilleriae recentior praxis, oder, Neuere Geschütz Beschreibung :
Mieth, Michael, -1686
Artilleriae recentior praxis, oder, Neuere Geschütz Beschreibung
1684
Wyngaerde, Anton van den, d. 1571. Van den Wyngaerde's View of London (circa 1550)
Wyngaerde, Anton van den, d. 1571
Van den Wyngaerde's View of London (circa 1550)
1881-1882
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661, author. M. Z. Topographia Electorat Brandenburgici et Ducatus Pomeraniae, das ist, Beschreibung der vornembsten und bekantisten Stätte und Plätz in dem hochlöblichsten Churfürstenthum und March Brandenburg, und dem Hertzogtum Pommeren :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
M. Z. Topographia Electorat Brandenburgici et Ducatus Pomeraniae, das ist, Beschreibung der vornembsten und bekantisten Stätte und Plätz in dem hochlöblichsten Churfürstenthum und March Brandenburg, und dem Hertzogtum Pommeren
[1652]
Berrington, John, -1743. An account of what workmen hath bin imployed about the building at Greate Bathampton since February the 4, 1694/5.
Berrington, John, -1743
An account of what workmen hath bin imployed about the building at Greate Bathampton since February the 4, 1694/5
1694-1721
Le Muet, Pierre, 1591-1669. The art of fair building:
Le Muet, Pierre, 1591–1669
The art of fair building
1670-75
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667. A brief discourse concerning the three chief principles of magnificent building.
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667
A brief discourse concerning the three chief principles of magnificent building
1662
Monier, Pierre, 1639-1703. The history of painting, sculpture, architecture, graving:
Monier, Pierre, 1639–1703
The history of painting, sculpture, architecture, graving
1699
Perrier, François, 1590?-1656? Illmo. D.D. Rogerio Dv Plesseis ...
Perrier, François, 1590?-1656?
Illmo. D.D. Rogerio Dv Plesseis ..
1638
Scott, Robert, fl. 1661-1691. Catalogus librorum Roberti Scott :
Scott, Robert, fl. 1661–1691
Catalogus librorum Roberti Scott
[etc., 1687/8]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Palatinatus Rheni et vicinarum regionum :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Palatinatus Rheni et vicinarum regionum
1645
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705, cartographer, publisher. A mapp of Cambridgshire
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
A mapp of Cambridgshire
[1673]
Baziliōlogia :
Baziliōlogia
1618
Halfpenny, John, active 1671. The Gentleman's jocky and approved farrier :
Halfpenny, John, active 1671
The Gentleman's jocky and approved farrier
1671
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705, author. Britania, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
Britania, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging
MDCLXXII [1673]
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598, cartographer. Theatrum orbis terrarum /
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527–1598
Theatrum orbis terrarum
1606 [i.e. 1608?]
Mander, Carel van, 1548-1606. Het schilder-boeck
Mander, Carel van, 1548–1606
Het schilder-boeck
1604
Hugo, Herman, 1588-1629. Pia desideria emblematis, elegiis & affectibus ss. patrvm illustrata /
Hugo, Herman, 1588–1629
Pia desideria emblematis, elegiis & affectibus ss. patrvm illustrata
1628
Military discipline, or, The art of war :
Military discipline, or, The art of war
1689
Head, Richard, 1637?-1686? The canting academy, or, The devil's cabinet opened :
Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
The canting academy, or, The devil's cabinet opened
1673
Misson, Maximilien, 1650?-1722. A new voyage to Italy :
Misson, Maximilien, 1650?-1722
A new voyage to Italy
1695
The principal nauigations, voyages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation :
The principal nauigations, voyages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation
anno 1599-1600
Storff, Paul Auguste de. Plan of fortification, possibly at Newtown, Isle of Wight.
Storff, Paul Auguste de
Plan of fortification, possibly at Newtown, Isle of Wight
December, 1671
Falda, Giovanni Battista, approximately 1640-1678. Romanorum fontinalia, sive, Nitidissimorum perenniumque, intra & extra urbem Romam, fontium vera, varia, & accurata delineatio :
Falda, Giovanni Battista, approximately 1640–1678
Romanorum fontinalia, sive, Nitidissimorum perenniumque, intra & extra urbem Romam, fontium vera, varia, & accurata delineatio
A.C. MDLXXXV [1685]
Hermannides, Rutgerus, d. 1680. Rutgeri Hermannidæ Britannia magna, sive Angliæ, Scottiæ, Hiberniæ & adjacentium insularum :
Hermannides, Rutgerus, d. 1680
Rutgeri Hermannidæ Britannia magna, sive Angliæ, Scottiæ, Hiberniæ & adjacentium insularum
[1661]
Glover, Robert, 1544-1588. Nobilitas politica vel civilis :
Glover, Robert, 1544–1588
Nobilitas politica vel civilis
1608
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484-1566. An account of the first voyages and discoveries made by the Spaniards in America :
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484–1566
An account of the first voyages and discoveries made by the Spaniards in America
MDCXCIX [1699]
The genealogy of the lairds of Ednem and Duntreth , from the year 1063 to the year 1699.
The genealogy of the lairds of Ednem and Duntreth , from the year 1063 to the year 1699
MDCCCXXXIV [1834]
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676. An idea of the perfection of painting:
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
An idea of the perfection of painting
1668
Pluvinel, Antoine de, 1555-1620. L'instruction du roy en l'exercice de monter à cheual. /
Pluvinel, Antoine de, 1555–1620
L'instruction du roy en l'exercice de monter à cheual.
M.DC.XXVII. [1627]
Hernández, Francisco, 1517-1587. Rerum medicarum Nouæ Hispaniæ thesaurus, seu, Plantarum animalium mineralium mexicanorum historia /
Hernández, Francisco, 1517–1587
Rerum medicarum Nouæ Hispaniæ thesaurus, seu, Plantarum animalium mineralium mexicanorum historia
1651
Daniel, R. (Richard) A map of ye English Empire in ye continent of America :
Daniel, R. (Richard)
A map of ye English Empire in ye continent of America
[19--?]
Pistofilo, Bonaventura, 1576- author. Il torneo /
Pistofilo, Bonaventura, 1576–
Il torneo
MDCXXVII [1627]
Brown, John, philomath. The description and use of the carpenters-rule :
Brown, John, philomath
The description and use of the carpenters-rule
1666
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier), author. Bucaniers of America, or, A true account of the most remarkable assaults committed of late years upon the coasts of the West-Indies, by the bucaniers of Jamaica and Tortuga, both English and French : wherein are contained more especially, the unparallel'd exploits of Sir Henry Morgan, our English Jamaican hero, who sack'd Puerto Velo, burnt Panama &c. /
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)
Bucaniers of America, or, A true account of the most remarkable assaults committed of late years upon the coasts of the West-Indies, by the bucaniers of Jamaica and Tortuga, both English and French : wherein are contained more especially, the unparallel'd exploits of Sir Henry Morgan, our English Jamaican hero, who sack'd Puerto Velo, burnt Panama &c.
1684-1685
Ketham, Joannes de, active 15th century. Der Fasciculus medicinae des Johannes de Ketham, Alemannus :
Ketham, Joannes de, active 15th century
Der Fasciculus medicinae des Johannes de Ketham, Alemannus
1923
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. A new and accurat map of the world :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
A new and accurat map of the world
1651 [1676 printing]
Langbaine, Gerard, 1656-1692. The hunter :
Langbaine, Gerard, 1656–1692
The hunter
1685
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638. America quarta pars orbis ...
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571–1638
America quarta pars orbis ..
[1686?]
Philoponus, Honorius. Nova typis transacta navigatio :
Philoponus, Honorius
Nova typis transacta navigatio
1621.]
Lederer, John, author. The discoveries of John Lederer :
Lederer, John
The discoveries of John Lederer
1672
Patin, Charles, 1633-1693. Travels thro' Germany, Bohemia, Swisserland, Bohemia, Holland, and other parts of Europe :
Patin, Charles, 1633–1693
Travels thro' Germany, Bohemia, Swisserland, Bohemia, Holland, and other parts of Europe
1696
Rugendas, Georg Philipp, 1666-1742, ill. [Eighty-four mezzotints by Georg Philipp Rugendas and Christian Rugendas].
Rugendas, Georg Philipp, 1666–1742
[Eighty-four mezzotints by Georg Philipp Rugendas and Christian Rugendas]
[1693-1735]
Bonarelli, Prospero, 1580-1659. Il Solimano :
Bonarelli, Prospero, 1580–1659
Il Solimano
MDCXX [1620]
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. A book of perspective & geometry :
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
A book of perspective & geometry
1657
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? The boke of Saint Albans,
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
The boke of Saint Albans,
1881
Junius, Franciscus, 1589-1677. The painting of the ancients, in three bookes: declaring by historicall observations and examples, the beginning, progresse, and consvmmation of that most noble art. And how those ancient artificers attained to their still so much admired excellencie.
Junius, Franciscus, 1589–1677
The painting of the ancients, in three bookes: declaring by historicall observations and examples, the beginning, progresse, and consvmmation of that most noble art. And how those ancient artificers attained to their still so much admired excellencie
1638
Just and legal exceptions against the late act
Just and legal exceptions against the late act
1657?]
Archer, James, approximately 1632-approximately 1680. Plan of the town of Hull and its immediate surroundings.
Archer, James, approximately 1632–approximately 1680
Plan of the town of Hull and its immediate surroundings
ca. 1680
A caueat for the borower, or, A perfect table of vsurie :
A caueat for the borower, or, A perfect table of vsurie
1602
Wit, Frederik de, 1629 or 1630-1706, cartographer, publisher. Atlas.
Wit, Frederik de, 1629 or 1630–1706
Atlas
[not before 1688]
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594, author. Historia mundi, or, Mercator's atlas :
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Historia mundi, or, Mercator's atlas
1637
Guidott, Thomas, fl. 1698. A discourse of Bathe, and the hot waters there. :
Guidott, Thomas, fl. 1698
A discourse of Bathe, and the hot waters there.
1676 [i. e. 1676-1677]
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. Methode et invention nouvelle de dresser les chevaux /
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
Methode et invention nouvelle de dresser les chevaux
l'an M.DC.LVIII [1658]
Aglionby, William, d. 1705. Painting illustrated in three diallogues,
Aglionby, William, d. 1705
Painting illustrated in three diallogues,
1685
Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695. Contract appointing Richard Beaumont as gamekeeper to the Marquis of Halifax.
Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633–1695
Contract appointing Richard Beaumont as gamekeeper to the Marquis of Halifax
1686 November 15
Francine, Alexandre, -1648, author, illustrator. A nevv book of architecture :
Francine, Alexandre, -1648
A nevv book of architecture
1669
Phillips, Thomas, -1693. Nautical chart of Grand Havre, Guernsey.
Phillips, Thomas, -1693
Nautical chart of Grand Havre, Guernsey
ca. 1680
Dapper, Olfert, 1635 or 1636-1689, author. Atlas chinensis :
Dapper, Olfert, 1635 or 1636–1689
Atlas chinensis
MDCLXXI [1671]
A booke of drawinges :
A booke of drawinges
1650
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. Cambridgshire
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
Cambridgshire
1610
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. The fables of Aesop paraphras'd in verse :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
The fables of Aesop paraphras'd in verse
1668
Audran, Gérard, 1640-1703. Diuerses figures hierogliphiques /
Audran, Gérard, 1640–1703
Diuerses figures hierogliphiques
[16--?]
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. The mirror of architecture, or, The ground-rules of the art of building /
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
The mirror of architecture, or, The ground-rules of the art of building
1676
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams farewell to husbandry, or, The enriching of all sorts of barren and sterile grounds in our nation, :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams farewell to husbandry, or, The enriching of all sorts of barren and sterile grounds in our nation,
1653
Raymond, John. An itinerary :
Raymond, John
An itinerary
1648
Vaughan, Rowland, 1558-1627. Most approued, and long experienced vvater-vvorkes :
Vaughan, Rowland, 1558–1627
Most approued, and long experienced vvater-vvorkes
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine
[1650]
Raimondi, Eugenio, 17th cent. Delle caccie /
Raimondi, Eugenio, 17th cent
Delle caccie
MDCLXXV [1675]
Pluvinel, Antoine de, 1555-1620. Maneige royal :
Pluvinel, Antoine de, 1555–1620
Maneige royal
MDCXXIII [1623]
De Houtsneden van Mansion's Ovide moralise, Bruges 1484 /
De Houtsneden van Mansion's Ovide moralise, Bruges 1484
1922
Smith, John, fl. 1673-1680. The art of painting :
Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
The art of painting
1676
Piso, Willem, 1611-1678. Gulielmi Pisonis medici Amstelædamensis De Indiæ utriusque re naturali et medica libri quatuordecim, quorum contenta pagina sequens exhibet.
Piso, Willem, 1611–1678
Gulielmi Pisonis medici Amstelædamensis De Indiæ utriusque re naturali et medica libri quatuordecim, quorum contenta pagina sequens exhibet
1658
Petau, Denis, 1583-1652. The history of the world, or, An account of time /
Petau, Denis, 1583–1652
The history of the world, or, An account of time
1659
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Urbium totius Belgii, seu, Germaniae inferioris nobiliorum, & illustriorum tabulae antiquae & novae accuratissimè elaboratae.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Urbium totius Belgii, seu, Germaniae inferioris nobiliorum, & illustriorum tabulae antiquae & novae accuratissimè elaboratae
MDCLVII [1657]
Busca, Gabriello, fl. 1580. Della Espugnatione et difesa delle fortezze.
Busca, Gabriello, fl. 1580
Della Espugnatione et difesa delle fortezze
1635
Galvão, António, -1557. The discoueries of the world from their first originall vnto the yeere of our Lord 1555 /
Galvão, António, -1557
The discoueries of the world from their first originall vnto the yeere of our Lord 1555
1601
Lorini, Buonaiuto, fl. 1600. Le fortificationi di Buonaiuto Lorini, nobile fiorentino :
Lorini, Buonaiuto, fl. 1600
Le fortificationi di Buonaiuto Lorini, nobile fiorentino
MDCIX [1609]
S. P. (Stephen Primatt) The city & covntry purchaser & builder /
S. P. (Stephen Primatt)
The city & covntry purchaser & builder
[1667]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer. Theatrum Imperij Magnae Britanniae :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
Theatrum Imperij Magnae Britanniae
anno cum privilegio 1616
Mercator, Michael, d. 1600. America, siue, India Nova :
Mercator, Michael, d. 1600
America, siue, India Nova
between 1613 and 1630]
Morgan, Nicholas, of Crolane. The horse-mans honour: or, The beautie of horse-man-ship :
Morgan, Nicholas, of Crolane
The horse-mans honour: or, The beautie of horse-man-ship
1620
G. M. (Geffray Minshull), 1594?-1668. Essayes and characters of a prison and prisoners /
G. M. (Geffray Minshull), 1594?-1668
Essayes and characters of a prison and prisoners
1821
Veues et perspectives de Soesdyck, chasteau [sic] & maison de plaisance du roy de la Grande Bretagne :
Veues et perspectives de Soesdyck, chasteau [sic] & maison de plaisance du roy de la Grande Bretagne
1695
Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635. Bovvels opened, or, A discovery of the neare and deare love, union, and communion betwixt Christ and the church, and consequently betwixt him and every beleeving soule :
Sibbes, Richard, 1577–1635
Bovvels opened, or, A discovery of the neare and deare love, union, and communion betwixt Christ and the church, and consequently betwixt him and every beleeving soule
1641
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. Pub. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseōn libri XV :
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
Pub. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseōn libri XV
1637
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. The present state of His Majesties isles and territories in America :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
The present state of His Majesties isles and territories in America
1687
Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687. The compleat gamester: or, Instructions how to play at billiards, trucks, bowls, and chess :
Cotton, Charles, 1630–1687
The compleat gamester: or, Instructions how to play at billiards, trucks, bowls, and chess
1680
Melzo, Lodovico, 1567-1617. Regole militari del caualier Melzo sopra il gouerno e seruitio della caualleria.
Melzo, Lodovico, 1567–1617
Regole militari del caualier Melzo sopra il gouerno e seruitio della caualleria
MDCXI [1611]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Germaniae-Inferioris :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Germaniae-Inferioris
[1659]
Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492. Vocabulary in French and English :
Caxton, William, approximately 1422–1491 or 1492
Vocabulary in French and English
1964
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Theatrum statuum regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudiae ducis, Pedemonti principis, Cypri regis ...
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Theatrum statuum regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudiae ducis, Pedemonti principis, Cypri regis ..
MDCXXXII [1682]
Darling, John, 17th cent. The carpenter's rule made easie, or, The art of measuring superficies and solids :
Darling, John, 17th cent
The carpenter's rule made easie, or, The art of measuring superficies and solids
1669
Smith, John, 1580-1631, author. The true travels, adventvres, and observations of Captaine Iohn Smith, in Europe, Asia, Affrica, and America, from anno Domini 1593 to 1629 :
Smith, John, 1580–1631
The true travels, adventvres, and observations of Captaine Iohn Smith, in Europe, Asia, Affrica, and America, from anno Domini 1593 to 1629
1630