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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]
This booke was giuen by legacie from Thomas Braythwait of Ambleside gent. who died in the yeare of our Lord 1607, vnto George Preston of Houlker gent.
This booke was giuen by legacie from Thomas Braythwait of Ambleside gent. who died in the yeare of our Lord 1607, vnto George Preston of Houlker gent
1607?]
Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century. The noble & joyous boke entytled Le Morte Darthur :
Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century
The noble & joyous boke entytled Le Morte Darthur
1934
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. England
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
England
[1695?]
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
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
Sandrart, Jakob von, 1630-1708. Lebenslauf und Kunst-werke des woledlen und gestrengen Herrn Joachims von Sandrart, auf Stockau, hochfürstl. Pfalz-Neuburgischen Rahts /
Sandrart, Jakob von, 1630–1708
Lebenslauf und Kunst-werke des woledlen und gestrengen Herrn Joachims von Sandrart, auf Stockau, hochfürstl. Pfalz-Neuburgischen Rahts
im Jahr Christi 1675
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]
Gottfried, Johann Ludwig, 17th cent. Newe Welt vnd americanische Historien :
Gottfried, Johann Ludwig, 17th cent
Newe Welt vnd americanische Historien
1631
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519-1592, author. A short treatise of hunting /
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519–1592
A short treatise of hunting
1897
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]
Bonasone, Giulio, approximately 1498-approximately 1580. Amori sdegni et gielosie di Givnone /
Bonasone, Giulio, approximately 1498–approximately 1580
Amori sdegni et gielosie di Givnone
[16--]
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594, author. Historia mundi, or, Mercator's atlas :
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Historia mundi, or, Mercator's atlas
1637
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
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. Perspective practical, or, A plain and easie method of true and lively representing all things to the eye at a distance, by the exact rules of art ... /
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
Perspective practical, or, A plain and easie method of true and lively representing all things to the eye at a distance, by the exact rules of art ...
1672
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]
Wit, Frederik de, 1629 or 1630-1706, cartographer, publisher. Atlas.
Wit, Frederik de, 1629 or 1630–1706
Atlas
[not before 1688]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Tables of his measur'd roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Tables of his measur'd roads
1676
Antiquarum statuarum urbis Romae :
Antiquarum statuarum urbis Romae
1621
Hennepin, Louis, active 17th century, author. A new discovery of a vast country in America :
Hennepin, Louis, active 17th century
A new discovery of a vast country in America
1698
Gruber, Johann Sebastian. Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule :
Gruber, Johann Sebastian
Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule
An. 1697
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
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]
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587-1652, printmaker. [Portraits of James I and Queen Anne]
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587–1652
[Portraits of James I and Queen Anne]
[between 1602 and 1612]
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
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673, cartographer, publisher. Atlas maior, sive, Cosmographia Blauiana :
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Atlas maior, sive, Cosmographia Blauiana
MDCLXII [1662]
Seller, John, active 1658-1698, author, publisher. A description of the sands, shoals, buoys, beacons, roads, channels, sea-marks, on the coast of England, from the South-Foreland to Orford-Ness :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
A description of the sands, shoals, buoys, beacons, roads, channels, sea-marks, on the coast of England, from the South-Foreland to Orford-Ness
MDCLXXI [1671]
Westerhout, Arnold van, 1651-1725, artist, engraver. [Angels holding instruments of the Passion, from the Ponte San Angelo]
Westerhout, Arnold van, 1651–1725
[Angels holding instruments of the Passion, from the Ponte San Angelo]
[1699]
Italy, in its original glory, ruine and revival :
Italy, in its original glory, ruine and revival
1660
Poilly, Jean-Baptiste de, 1669-1728, engraver, publisher. [Engravings of statues]
Poilly, Jean-Baptiste de, 1669–1728
[Engravings of statues]
[circa 1700?]
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. L'idea della architettvra universale,
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
L'idea della architettvra universale,
1615
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
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]
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]
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
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]
Charles IX, King of France, 1550-1574. La chasse royale /
Charles IX, King of France, 1550–1574
La chasse royale
M.DC.XXV [1625]
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]
Storff, Paul Auguste de. Plan of Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight.
Storff, Paul Auguste de
Plan of Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
[1671?]
Aglionby, William, d. 1705. Painting illustrated in three diallogues,
Aglionby, William, d. 1705
Painting illustrated in three diallogues,
1685
P. L. The English academy :
P. L
The English academy
1672
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688, author, illustrator. Sculpturae veteris admiranda, sive, Delineatio vera perfectissimarum eminentissimarumque statuarum :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
Sculpturae veteris admiranda, sive, Delineatio vera perfectissimarum eminentissimarumque statuarum
anno MDCLXXX [1680]
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
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
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]
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
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
Botero, Giovanni, 1540-1617, author. Mundus imperiorum, siue de mundi imperiis libri quatuor :
Botero, Giovanni, 1540–1617
Mundus imperiorum, siue de mundi imperiis libri quatuor
im Iahr MDCII [1602]
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
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?
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Halinitro-pyrobolia. :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Halinitro-pyrobolia.
Anno MDCXXVII [1627]
Description of Jarsey.
Description of Jarsey
1600
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688, author, illustrator. L'academia Todesca della architectura, scultura & pittura, oder, Teutsche Academie der edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
L'academia Todesca della architectura, scultura & pittura, oder, Teutsche Academie der edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste
Anno Christi MDCLXXV [1675]
A representation of the Popish Plott in 29 figures,
A representation of the Popish Plott in 29 figures,
[1681?]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Britannia, volume the first, or, An illustration of the kingdom of England and dominion of Wales :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia, volume the first, or, An illustration of the kingdom of England and dominion of Wales
MDCLXXV [1675]
Baret, Michael. An hipponomie or The vineyard of horsemanship :
Baret, Michael
An hipponomie or The vineyard of horsemanship
1618
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]
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]
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
Canepari, Pietro Maria. De atramentis cujuscunque generis.
Canepari, Pietro Maria
De atramentis cujuscunque generis
1660
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae foederatae /
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae foederatae
[1649]
Gordon, Patrick, active 1700. Geography anatomized, or, A compleat geographical grammar :
Gordon, Patrick, active 1700
Geography anatomized, or, A compleat geographical grammar
1693
Loggan, David, 1635-1700?, author, engraver. Cantabrigia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis, collegiorum, aularum, bibliothecae academicae scholarum publicarum, sacelli coll. regalis :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis, collegiorum, aularum, bibliothecae academicae scholarum publicarum, sacelli coll. regalis
[1690?]
Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568-1639. Reliquiae Wottonianae, or, A collection of lives, letters, poems, with characters of sundry personages :
Wotton, Henry, Sir, 1568–1639
Reliquiae Wottonianae, or, A collection of lives, letters, poems, with characters of sundry personages
1651
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
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
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]
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?]
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
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]
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?] :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Italiæ :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Italiæ
MDCLXXXIIX [1688]
Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619-1682. Geographia universalis :
Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619–1682
Geographia universalis
1691
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638. Regiones svb polo arctico /
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571–1638
Regiones svb polo arctico
[1638]
Britannia prout divisa fuit temporibus Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum heptarchia
Britannia prout divisa fuit temporibus Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum heptarchia
[1645]
Lisebetten, Pieter van, 1630-1678. Diversarum avium species :
Lisebetten, Pieter van, 1630–1678
Diversarum avium species
[ca. 1650?]
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
De Houtsneden van Mansion's Ovide moralise, Bruges 1484 /
De Houtsneden van Mansion's Ovide moralise, Bruges 1484
1922
Audran, Gérard, 1640-1703. Diuerses figures hierogliphiques /
Audran, Gérard, 1640–1703
Diuerses figures hierogliphiques
[16--?]
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
Francine, Alexandre, -1648, author, illustrator. A nevv book of architecture :
Francine, Alexandre, -1648
A nevv book of architecture
1669