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Morgan, Nicholas, of Crolane. The perfection of horse-manship :
Morgan, Nicholas, of Crolane
The perfection of horse-manship
1609
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. A prospect of the most famous parts of the world :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
A prospect of the most famous parts of the world
1668
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D., author. P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphosis, oder, Sinn-reicher Gedichte von Verwandlungen.
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D.
P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphosis, oder, Sinn-reicher Gedichte von Verwandlungen
MDCXCVIII [1698]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia provinciarum Austriacaru[m], Austriæ, Stÿriæ, Carinthiæ, Carniolæ, Tyrolis, etc :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia provinciarum Austriacaru[m], Austriæ, Stÿriæ, Carinthiæ, Carniolæ, Tyrolis, etc
[1677]
Barbet, Jean, 1597?-1654. A booke of archetecture containing seeling peeces, chimny peeces and seuerall sorts vsefull for carpenters, joyners, caruers, painters /
Barbet, Jean, 1597?-1654
A booke of archetecture containing seeling peeces, chimny peeces and seuerall sorts vsefull for carpenters, joyners, caruers, painters
1670
Naudé, Gabriel, 1600-1653, author. Instructions concerning erecting of a library :
Naudé, Gabriel, 1600–1653
Instructions concerning erecting of a library
1661
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of architecture
1668
Le Muet, Pierre, 1591-1669. The art of fair building
Le Muet, Pierre, 1591–1669
The art of fair building
1675
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Franconiæ :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Franconiæ
[1648?]
Sanderus, Antoine, 1586-1664, author. Flandria illustrata, sive, Descriptio comitatus istius per totum terraru[m] orbem celeberrimi, III tomis absoluta /
Sanderus, Antoine, 1586–1664
Flandria illustrata, sive, Descriptio comitatus istius per totum terraru[m] orbem celeberrimi, III tomis absoluta
MDCXXXXI-MDCXXXXIIII [1641]-[1644]
Kip, William, engraver. Angliae descpiptio [sic]
Kip, William
Angliae descpiptio [sic]
[ca. 1602]
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Illustriorum Hispaniae urbium tabulae :
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Illustriorum Hispaniae urbium tabulae
[1657]
Winter, Georg Simon, b. ca. 1634. Georgii Simonis Winteri, Bellerophon, sive Eques peritus :
Winter, Georg Simon, b. ca. 1634
Georgii Simonis Winteri, Bellerophon, sive Eques peritus
Anno MDCLXXVIII [1678]
A geographical dictionary :
A geographical dictionary
1662
Pluvinel, Antoine de, 1555-1620. Maneige royal ou lon peut remarquer le defaut et la perfection du cheualier, en tous les exercices de cet art, digne des princes, fait & pratiqué en l'instruction du roy par Antoine Pluuinel son escuyer principal, conseiller en son conseil d'estat, son chambellan ordinaire, & sous-gouuerneur de sa Majesté. Le tout graué & representé en grandes figures de taille douce par Crispian de Pas, Flamand, à l'honneur du roy, & à la memoire de Monsieur de Pluvinel. Imprimé pour la secunde foijs & mis en alleman a la ville de Brunsvic Au despens de Gotfried Muller =
Pluvinel, Antoine de, 1555–1620
Maneige royal ou lon peut remarquer le defaut et la perfection du cheualier, en tous les exercices de cet art, digne des princes, fait & pratiqué en l'instruction du roy par Antoine Pluuinel son escuyer principal, conseiller en son conseil d'estat, son chambellan ordinaire, & sous-gouuerneur de sa Majesté. Le tout graué & representé en grandes figures de taille douce par Crispian de Pas, Flamand, à l'honneur du roy, & à la memoire de Monsieur de Pluvinel. Imprimé pour la secunde foijs & mis en alleman a la ville de Brunsvic Au despens de Gotfried Muller =
Anno 1626
The Bible :
The Bible
[1607]
More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535, author. A frutefull pleasaunt, and wittie worke of the beste state of a publique weale, & of the new yle, called Utopia /
More, Thomas, Saint, 1478–1535
A frutefull pleasaunt, and wittie worke of the beste state of a publique weale, & of the new yle, called Utopia
MCMXXIX [1929]
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673, cartographer, publisher. Atlas maior, sive, Cosmographia Blauiana :
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Atlas maior, sive, Cosmographia Blauiana
MDCLXII [1662]
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A new method, and extraordinary invention, to dress horses, and work them according to nature :
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A new method, and extraordinary invention, to dress horses, and work them according to nature
in the year 1667
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. L'idea della architettvra universale,
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
L'idea della architettvra universale,
1615
Disegnidi vari altari e cappelle.
Disegnidi vari altari e cappelle
s.d.]
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664, cartographer. Cantabrigiensis comitatus :
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Cantabrigiensis comitatus
[not before 1645]
The fables of Aesop /
The fables of Aesop
MCMXXVI [1926]
Worlidge, John, fl. 1669-1698. Systema agriculturae, the mystery of husbandry discovered :
Worlidge, John, fl. 1669–1698
Systema agriculturae, the mystery of husbandry discovered
1669
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Cauelarice, or The English horseman :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Cauelarice, or The English horseman
1607
Italy, in its original glory, ruine and revival :
Italy, in its original glory, ruine and revival
1660
Thomas, Dalby, Sir, author. An historical account of the rise and growth of the West- India collonies :
Thomas, Dalby, Sir
An historical account of the rise and growth of the West- India collonies
1690
Keere, Pieter van den, 1571-approximately 1646, engraver. [Atlas of the British Isles]
Keere, Pieter van den, 1571–approximately 1646
[Atlas of the British Isles]
[Amsterdam?] :
Bry, Theodor de, 1528-1598. Wunderbarliche, doch warhaftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit und Sitten der Wilden in Virginia ...
Bry, Theodor de, 1528–1598
Wunderbarliche, doch warhaftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit und Sitten der Wilden in Virginia ..
1590[-1630]
Storff, Paul Auguste de. Plans of the fortifications at Newport and Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Storff, Paul Auguste de
Plans of the fortifications at Newport and Cowes, Isle of Wight
[1671?]
A new-naturalized work of a learned stranger, or, An exquisite tutor powerfull to benefit the publick :
A new-naturalized work of a learned stranger, or, An exquisite tutor powerfull to benefit the publick
1657
Lacombe, Jean de, sieur de Querc̦y, active 1676, author. A compendium of the East :
Lacombe, Jean de, sieur de Querc̦y, active 1676
A compendium of the East
1937
P. L. The English academy :
P. L
The English academy
1672
Antiquarum statuarum urbis Romae :
Antiquarum statuarum urbis Romae
1621
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer. A prospect of the most famous parts of the world ... :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
A prospect of the most famous parts of the world ...
1627
Playford, John, 1623-1686? Vade mecum, or, The necessary companion ...
Playford, John, 1623–1686?
Vade mecum, or, The necessary companion ..
1687
Boissard, Jean Jacques, 1528-1602. Topographia urbis Romæ, das ist eigentliche, Beschreibung der Stadt Rom :
Boissard, Jean Jacques, 1528–1602
Topographia urbis Romæ, das ist eigentliche, Beschreibung der Stadt Rom
Im Jahr M. DC. LXXXI [1681]
Schoonebeek, Adriaan, 1657 or 8-1705. Histoire de tous les ordres militaires ou de chevalerie ... /
Schoonebeek, Adriaan, 1657 or 8–1705
Histoire de tous les ordres militaires ou de chevalerie ...
1699
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The first booke of drawing & limning.
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The first booke of drawing & limning
circa 1700?
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661, author. Topographia Galliae, sive, Descriptio et delineatio famosissimorum locorum in potentissimo regno Galliae :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Galliae, sive, Descriptio et delineatio famosissimorum locorum in potentissimo regno Galliae
1655-1661
Baldaeus, Philippus, 1632-1672. Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel, der zelver aangrenzende ryken, en het machtige eyland Ceylon ... Nevens een omstandige en grondigh doorzochte ontdekking en wederlegginge van de afgoderye der Oost-Indische heydenen :
Baldaeus, Philippus, 1632–1672
Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel, der zelver aangrenzende ryken, en het machtige eyland Ceylon ... Nevens een omstandige en grondigh doorzochte ontdekking en wederlegginge van de afgoderye der Oost-Indische heydenen
1672
Dudley, Robert, Sir, 1574-1649. Arcano del mare /
Dudley, Robert, Sir, 1574–1649
Arcano del mare
MDCLXI [1661]
Biet, Antoine, 1620- Voyage de la France equinoxiale en l'isle de Cayenne, entrepris par les François en l'année M. DC. LII. :
Biet, Antoine, 1620–
Voyage de la France equinoxiale en l'isle de Cayenne, entrepris par les François en l'année M. DC. LII.
M. DC. LXIV. [1664]
Laet, Joannes de, 1581-1649. Nieuvve wereldt ofte Beschrijvinghe van West-Indien :
Laet, Joannes de, 1581–1649
Nieuvve wereldt ofte Beschrijvinghe van West-Indien
1625
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Sueviae, das ist, Beschreib. vnd aigentliche Abcontrafeitung der fürnembste[n] Stätt vnd Plätz in Ober vnd Nider Schwaben, Herzogthum Würtenberg, Marggraffschafft Baden vnd andern zu dem hochlöbl. schwabischen Craisse gehörigen Landtschafften vnd Orten.
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Sueviae, das ist, Beschreib. vnd aigentliche Abcontrafeitung der fürnembste[n] Stätt vnd Plätz in Ober vnd Nider Schwaben, Herzogthum Würtenberg, Marggraffschafft Baden vnd andern zu dem hochlöbl. schwabischen Craisse gehörigen Landtschafften vnd Orten
MDCXLIII [1643] [i.e. ca. 1655]
Winter, Georg Simon, b. ca. 1634. Georgii Simonis Winteri, Hippiater expertus, seu Medicina equorum absolutissima, tribus libris comprehensa :
Winter, Georg Simon, b. ca. 1634
Georgii Simonis Winteri, Hippiater expertus, seu Medicina equorum absolutissima, tribus libris comprehensa
Anno MDCLXXVIII [1678]
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae foederatae /
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae foederatae
[1649]
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688, author, illustrator. Iconologia deorum, oder, Abbildung der Götter :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
Iconologia deorum, oder, Abbildung der Götter
anno MDCLXXX [1680]
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643? The gentlemans exercise, or, An exquisite practise :
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?
The gentlemans exercise, or, An exquisite practise
1634
Dugdale, William, 1605-1686. The history of St. Pauls Cathedral in London, from its foundation untill these times :
Dugdale, William, 1605–1686
The history of St. Pauls Cathedral in London, from its foundation untill these times
1658
Charles IX, King of France, 1550-1574. La chasse royale /
Charles IX, King of France, 1550–1574
La chasse royale
M.DC.XXV [1625]
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Halinitro-pyrobolia. :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Halinitro-pyrobolia.
Anno MDCXXVII [1627]
Baret, Michael. An hipponomie or The vineyard of horsemanship :
Baret, Michael
An hipponomie or The vineyard of horsemanship
1618
Description of Jarsey.
Description of Jarsey
1600
A representation of the Popish Plott in 29 figures,
A representation of the Popish Plott in 29 figures,
[1681?]
Seller, John, active 1658-1698, author, bookseller. The English pilot :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
The English pilot
[1671]-[1672]
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. The order and ceremonies used for and at the solemn interment of the most high, mighty and most noble prince George Duke of Albemarle ... 1670 /
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
The order and ceremonies used for and at the solemn interment of the most high, mighty and most noble prince George Duke of Albemarle ... 1670
1670]
Botero, Giovanni, 1540-1617. An historicall description of the most famous kingdomes and common-weales in the worlde :
Botero, Giovanni, 1540–1617
An historicall description of the most famous kingdomes and common-weales in the worlde
1603
Raphael, 1483-1520. Imagines verteris ...
Raphael, 1483–1520
Imagines verteris ..
1674
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer. Suffolke described and divided into hundreds :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
Suffolke described and divided into hundreds
1610
Virginia richly valued, by the description of the maine land of Florida, her next neighbour :
Virginia richly valued, by the description of the maine land of Florida, her next neighbour
1609
Barlow, Francis, 1622-1704. A booke containing such beasts as are most usefull
Barlow, Francis, 1622–1704
A booke containing such beasts as are most usefull
1664
Launay, François de, 1612-1693. Traité du droit de chasse.
Launay, François de, 1612–1693
Traité du droit de chasse
M.DC.LXXXI [1681]
Gardyner, George. A description of the New World. Or, America islands and continent :
Gardyner, George
A description of the New World. Or, America islands and continent
1651
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594, author. Historia mundi, or, Mercator's atlas :
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Historia mundi, or, Mercator's atlas
1635
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. A description of the island of Jamaica :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
A description of the island of Jamaica
1678
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667, author. Architectura civilis, das ist, Eigentliche Beschreibung wie ma[n] nach bester Form vnd gerechter Regul ... aufführen vnnd erbawen soll /
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura civilis, das ist, Eigentliche Beschreibung wie ma[n] nach bester Form vnd gerechter Regul ... aufführen vnnd erbawen soll
anno MDC XXVIII [1628]
Plan of a fortification in Guernsey.
Plan of a fortification in Guernsey
July 20, 1682
Cellarius, Andreas, author. Architectura Militaris, oder, Gründtliche Underweisung der heuttiges tages so wohl in Niederlandt als andern örttern gebräuchlichen Fortification oder Vestungsbau /
Cellarius, Andreas
Architectura Militaris, oder, Gründtliche Underweisung der heuttiges tages so wohl in Niederlandt als andern örttern gebräuchlichen Fortification oder Vestungsbau
anno 1645
Lassels, Richard, 1603?-1668. Voyage of Italy, or, A compleat journey through Italy :
Lassels, Richard, 1603?-1668
Voyage of Italy, or, A compleat journey through Italy
1670
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664, cartographer, publisher. Atlas novus, sive, Descriptio geographica totius orbis terrarum :
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Atlas novus, sive, Descriptio geographica totius orbis terrarum
1638
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672. The discovery of a world in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet ...
Wilkins, John, 1614–1672
The discovery of a world in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet ..
1638
Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. Cosmographie, in four books :
Heylyn, Peter, 1600–1662
Cosmographie, in four books
1666
White, John, -1671. Arts treasury:
White, John, -1671
Arts treasury
1688
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. Westmorland
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
Westmorland
[1695]
Thoroton, Robert, 1623-1678. The antiquities of Nottinghamshire,
Thoroton, Robert, 1623–1678
The antiquities of Nottinghamshire,
1677
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of architecture
1663
Beckman, Martin, -1702. Plans for the fortifications at Hull.
Beckman, Martin, -1702
Plans for the fortifications at Hull
1681-1682
Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568-1639. The elements of architecture /
Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568–1639
The elements of architecture
MDCXXIV [1624]
Barri, Giacomo, approximately 1630-approximately 1690. The painters voyage of Italy :
Barri, Giacomo, approximately 1630–approximately 1690
The painters voyage of Italy
1679
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? English hawking and hunting in the Boke of St. Albans :
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
English hawking and hunting in the Boke of St. Albans
1975
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris
MDCLIII [1653]
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Architectura martialis, das ist, Ausführliches Bedeucken, über das, zu dem geschütz und Waffen gehärige Gebäu ... allen Martialisten, besondes den Zeügwartten und Bächsenmeistern zu Wolgefallen beschrieben und mit 12 hierzau dienlichen Kupfferstücken aussgefertiget /
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura martialis, das ist, Ausführliches Bedeucken, über das, zu dem geschütz und Waffen gehärige Gebäu ... allen Martialisten, besondes den Zeügwartten und Bächsenmeistern zu Wolgefallen beschrieben und mit 12 hierzau dienlichen Kupfferstücken aussgefertiget
Anno MDCXXX [1630]
A particular account of the grants of each session of Parliament :
A particular account of the grants of each session of Parliament
1688-1715
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691, author, bookseller. A tutor to astronomy and geography, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, cœlestial and terrestrial :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
A tutor to astronomy and geography, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, cœlestial and terrestrial
MDCLXXIV [1674]
[Composite world atlas].
[Composite world atlas]
[1686?]
Vries, S. de (Simon), approximately 1624-1708, author. Curieuse aenmerckingen der bysonderste Oost en West-Indische verwonderens-waerdige dingen :
Vries, S. de (Simon), approximately 1624–1708
Curieuse aenmerckingen der bysonderste Oost en West-Indische verwonderens-waerdige dingen
1682
Caus, Isaac de, 1590-1648. Novvelle invention de lever l'eau plvs havlt que sa source auec quelques machines mouantes par le moyen de l'eau et vn discours de la conduite d'ycelle /
Caus, Isaac de, 1590–1648
Novvelle invention de lever l'eau plvs havlt que sa source auec quelques machines mouantes par le moyen de l'eau et vn discours de la conduite d'ycelle
1644
Veen, Otto van, 1556-1629. Quinti Horatii Flacci emblemata :
Veen, Otto van, 1556–1629
Quinti Horatii Flacci emblemata
MDCXII [1612]
Carr family. Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
Carr family
Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
1699-1981
The Castell Perrott placed uppon the rocke cauled the stacke.
The Castell Perrott placed uppon the rocke cauled the stacke
circa 1600
Kennett, White, 1660-1728. Parochial antiquities attempted in the history of Ambrosden,
Kennett, White, 1660–1728
Parochial antiquities attempted in the history of Ambrosden,
1695
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Superioris Saxoniæ, Thüringiæ, Misniæ, Lusatiæ, etc :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Superioris Saxoniæ, Thüringiæ, Misniæ, Lusatiæ, etc
MDCL [1650]
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Illustriorum Italiae urbium tabulae :
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Illustriorum Italiae urbium tabulae
[1657]
Vernon, Francis, 1637?-1677. Oxonium poema /
Vernon, Francis, 1637?-1677
Oxonium poema
1667
La Chappelle, Georges de, d. 1655. Recuel de divers portraits des principales dames de la porte du Grand Turc /
La Chappelle, Georges de, d. 1655
Recuel de divers portraits des principales dames de la porte du Grand Turc
1648
The English atlas ... :
The English atlas ...
MDCLXXX-MDCLXXXIII [1680-1683]
Desargues, Gérard, 1591-1661. La pratiqve dv trait a prevves,
Desargues, Gérard, 1591–1661
La pratiqve dv trait a prevves,
1643
Buoni, Tommaso. Problems of beautie and all humane affections /
Buoni, Tommaso
Problems of beautie and all humane affections
1606
R. B., 1632?-1725? The surprizing miracles of nature and art,
R. B., 1632?-1725?
The surprizing miracles of nature and art,
1683