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Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594. Atlas or A geographicke description of the regions, countries, and kingdomes of the world :
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Atlas or A geographicke description of the regions, countries, and kingdomes of the world
1633 [i.e. 1636]-1638
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. A new map of the English plantations in America
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
A new map of the English plantations in America
[ca. 1677]
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1668
Poole, William, farrier. The countrey farrier :
Poole, William, farrier
The countrey farrier
1648
Burton, William, 1575-1645. The description of Leicester Shire :
Burton, William, 1575–1645
The description of Leicester Shire
[1622]
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673-1721. The gentleman's recreation :
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673–1721
The gentleman's recreation
1686
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ... /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ...
Smith, John, 1580-1631. The generall historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles :
Smith, John, 1580–1631
The generall historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles
1624
Pricke, Robert. The ornaments of architecture :
Pricke, Robert
The ornaments of architecture
1674
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. A brief view and survey of the dangerous and pernicious errors to church and state, in Mr. Hobbe's book, entitled Leviathan.
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609–1674
A brief view and survey of the dangerous and pernicious errors to church and state, in Mr. Hobbe's book, entitled Leviathan
1676
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. The metamorphoses of Ovid /
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
The metamorphoses of Ovid
1968
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. A new mapp of England Scotland and Ireland
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
A new mapp of England Scotland and Ireland
[1678]
Bromley, William, 1664-1732. Remarks in the grande tour of France & Italy.
Bromley, William, 1664–1732
Remarks in the grande tour of France & Italy
1692
Le Muet, Pierre, 1591-1669. The art of fair building:
Le Muet, Pierre, 1591–1669
The art of fair building
1670
Cruso, John, d. 1681. Militarie instructions for the cavallrie: or Rules and directions for the service of horse :
Cruso, John, d. 1681
Militarie instructions for the cavallrie: or Rules and directions for the service of horse
MDCXXXII [1632]
Browne, Alexander, active 1660-1677. Ars pictoria; or, An academy treating of drawing, painting, limning, and etching.
Browne, Alexander, active 1660–1677
Ars pictoria; or, An academy treating of drawing, painting, limning, and etching
1669
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625-1709. The history of the Old Testament :
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625–1709
The history of the Old Testament
1688-1690
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620-1685. Plans for fortification and harbor works at Dunkirk.
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620–1685
Plans for fortification and harbor works at Dunkirk
1661-1662?
Storff, Paul Auguste de. Plan of the fortification at Sandown, Isle of Wight.
Storff, Paul Auguste de
Plan of the fortification at Sandown, Isle of Wight
[1671?]
Donne, John, 1572-1631, author. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany :
Donne, John, 1572–1631
Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany
1932
Barlow, Francis, 1622-1704. Seuerall wayes of hunting, hawking and fishing according to the English manner /
Barlow, Francis, 1622–1704
Seuerall wayes of hunting, hawking and fishing according to the English manner
[1671]
Goeree, Willem, 1635-1711. An introduction to the general art of drawing,
Goeree, Willem, 1635–1711
An introduction to the general art of drawing,
1674
Knight, Val. (Valentine) Proposals of a new model for rebuilding the city of London :
Knight, Val. (Valentine)
Proposals of a new model for rebuilding the city of London
[1666]
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695. Tuba stentoro-phonica :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
Tuba stentoro-phonica
1672
Cambridge Shire /
Cambridge Shire
[1695?]
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. The kingdome of England & principality of Wales :
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
The kingdome of England & principality of Wales
1644
Kip, William, engraver. Galliae descriptio
Kip, William
Galliae descriptio
[ca. 1602]
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691. The art of graveing, and etching,
Faithorne, William, 1616–1691
The art of graveing, and etching,
1662
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde both people and manner of buildings /
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde both people and manner of buildings
[1662?]
Webb, John, 1611-1672. A vindication of Stone-Heng restored :
Webb, John, 1611–1672
A vindication of Stone-Heng restored
MDCLXV [l665]
England and Wales. An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches :
England and Wales
An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches
1654
Yorke, James, fl. 1640. The union of honovr :
Yorke, James, fl. 1640
The union of honovr
1640
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) His Maiesties commission giuing power to enquire of the decayes of the cathedral church of St. Paul in London, and for repairing of the same.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625–1649 : Charles I)
His Maiesties commission giuing power to enquire of the decayes of the cathedral church of St. Paul in London, and for repairing of the same
1631
Stow, John, 1525?-1605. The survey of London :
Stow, John, 1525?-1605
The survey of London
1633
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
[1698]
Botero, Giovanni, 1540-1617. Relations of the most famous kingdomes and common-wealths thorowout the world :
Botero, Giovanni, 1540–1617
Relations of the most famous kingdomes and common-wealths thorowout the world
1630
Camden, William, 1551-1623. Reges, reginæ, nobiles, & alij in ecclesia collegiata B. Petri Westmonasterij sepulti vsque ad annum reparatæ salutis 1600 ...
Camden, William, 1551–1623
Reges, reginæ, nobiles, & alij in ecclesia collegiata B. Petri Westmonasterij sepulti vsque ad annum reparatæ salutis 1600 ..
1600
Bert, Edmund. An approued treatise of hawkes and hawking :
Bert, Edmund
An approued treatise of hawkes and hawking
1619
Salmon, William, 1644-1713. Polygraphice:
Salmon, William, 1644–1713
Polygraphice
1678
A catalogue of divers excellent Italian pictures of the most eminent masters :
A catalogue of divers excellent Italian pictures of the most eminent masters
1684
Smith, John, active 1684-1704. The experienc'd fowler: or, The gentleman, citizen, and country-man's pleasant and profitable recreation :
Smith, John, active 1684–1704
The experienc'd fowler: or, The gentleman, citizen, and country-man's pleasant and profitable recreation
1697
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611-1668. De arte graphica.
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611–1668
De arte graphica
1695
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705, author. Britannia, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
Britannia, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging
MDCLXXII [1673]
The country-man's jewel: or, The jockey's master-piece :
The country-man's jewel: or, The jockey's master-piece
[ca. 1690?]
Snape, Andrew, 1644- The anatomy of an horse :
Snape, Andrew, 1644–
The anatomy of an horse
An. Dom. 1683
Catholic Church. The office of the holy week according to the Missall and Roman breviary :
Catholic Church
The office of the holy week according to the Missall and Roman breviary
1670
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691. Effigies regum Anglorum :
Faithorne, William, 1616–1691
Effigies regum Anglorum
[1630?]
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
S. P. (Stephen Primatt) The city & covntry purchaser & builder /
S. P. (Stephen Primatt)
The city & covntry purchaser & builder
[1667]
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
Vitruvius Pollio. An abridgment of the architecture of Vitruvius :
Vitruvius Pollio
An abridgment of the architecture of Vitruvius
1692
W. B. (William Badcock) A new touch-stone for gold and silver wares :
W. B. (William Badcock)
A new touch-stone for gold and silver wares
1679
Testelin, Henri, 1616-1695, author. The sentiments of the most excellent painters concerning the practice of painting /
Testelin, Henri, 1616–1695
The sentiments of the most excellent painters concerning the practice of painting
1688
Smith, John, fl. 1673-1680. The art of painting in oyl :
Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
The art of painting in oyl
1687
P. L. The English academy :
P. L
The English academy
1672
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]
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519-1592, author. A short treatise of hunting /
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519–1592
A short treatise of hunting
1897
Aglionby, William, d. 1705. Painting illustrated in three diallogues,
Aglionby, William, d. 1705
Painting illustrated in three diallogues,
1685
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
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer, publisher. This new map of [the] Earth and water according to Wrights alias Mercator's projection, drawn according to [the] more exact celestial observations and the more accurate discoveries of an a approued author, Robt. Morden, is sold at [the] Atlas in Cornhill, London, 1699 ; H. Moll sculpsit.
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
This new map of [the] Earth and water according to Wrights alias Mercator's projection, drawn according to [the] more exact celestial observations and the more accurate discoveries of an a approued author, Robt. Morden, is sold at [the] Atlas in Cornhill, London, 1699 ; H. Moll sculpsit
[1699]
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667. Counsel and advise to all builders :
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667
Counsel and advise to all builders
1663
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
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669-1698, cartographer. Great Britain's coasting-pilot ... :
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669–1698
Great Britain's coasting-pilot ...
1693
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
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
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
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
Playford, John, 1623-1686? Vade mecum, or, The necessary companion ...
Playford, John, 1623–1686?
Vade mecum, or, The necessary companion ..
1687
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
Malthus, Francis. A treatise of artificial fire-vvorks both for vvarres and recreation ...
Malthus, Francis
A treatise of artificial fire-vvorks both for vvarres and recreation ..
1629
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams maister-peece :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams maister-peece
1636
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. A description of the island of Jamaica :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
A description of the island of Jamaica
1672
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. Magnum in parvo,
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
Magnum in parvo,
1671
Dugdale, William, 1605-1686. The baronage of England, or, An historical account of the lives and most memorable actions of our English nobility ... /
Dugdale, William, 1605–1686
The baronage of England, or, An historical account of the lives and most memorable actions of our English nobility ...
1675-1676
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. Perspective practical.
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
Perspective practical
1698
De Grey, Thomas. The compleat horseman and expert ferrier :
De Grey, Thomas
The compleat horseman and expert ferrier
1639
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints :
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints
1660
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. [The 52 countries [sic] of England and Wales
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
[The 52 countries [sic] of England and Wales
[Geographical cards.
[Geographical cards
16--]
Barbon, Nicholas, -1698. An apology for the builder, or, A discourse shewing the cause and effects of the increase of building.
Barbon, Nicholas, -1698
An apology for the builder, or, A discourse shewing the cause and effects of the increase of building
1689
Prou, Jacques, approximately 1639-approximately1686, artist, engraver. Veües des plus beaux endroits de la ville de Rome /
Prou, Jacques, approximately 1639–approximately1686
Veües des plus beaux endroits de la ville de Rome
[circa 1680?]
Norwood, Richard, 1590?-1675. Trigonometrie, or, The doctrine of triangles :
Norwood, Richard, 1590?-1675
Trigonometrie, or, The doctrine of triangles
1631
Tower of London (London, England), creator. A List of His Majesty's regalia :
Tower of London (London, England)
A List of His Majesty's regalia
[approximately 169-?]
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626. Pvrchas his Pilgrimage. Or Relations of the world and the religions obserued in all ages and places discouered, from the Creation vnto this present. :
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626
Pvrchas his Pilgrimage. Or Relations of the world and the religions obserued in all ages and places discouered, from the Creation vnto this present.
1626
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695 A new method of cryptography :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
A new method of cryptography
[1666]
Multibibus, Blasius. A solemne ioviall disputation, theoreticke and practicke; briefely shadowing the lavv of drinking ;
Multibibus, Blasius
A solemne ioviall disputation, theoreticke and practicke; briefely shadowing the lavv of drinking ;
MDCXVII [1617]
Bullock, William, b. 1617? Virginia impartially examined, and left to publick view :
Bullock, William, b. 1617?
Virginia impartially examined, and left to publick view
1649
Maydman, Henry. Naval speculations, and maritime politicks :
Maydman, Henry
Naval speculations, and maritime politicks
1691
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer, compiler. The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine
1627
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
1676
Abbot, George, 1562-1633. A briefe description of the whole worlde :
Abbot, George, 1562–1633
A briefe description of the whole worlde
1605
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. [The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
[The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine]
[1646?]
Taylor, John, 1580-1653. The carriers cosmographie, or, A briefe relation, of the innes ordinaries, hosteries, and other lodgings, in and neere London :
Taylor, John, 1580–1653
The carriers cosmographie, or, A briefe relation, of the innes ordinaries, hosteries, and other lodgings, in and neere London
1637
Salmon, William, 1644-1713. Polygraphice;
Salmon, William, 1644–1713
Polygraphice;
1673
Catharine Parr, Queen consort of Henry VIII, 1513-1548. Godly prayers of meditations /
Catharine Parr, Queen consort of Henry VIII, 1513–1548
Godly prayers of meditations
1640
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams Remembrancer of unpublished secretes :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams Remembrancer of unpublished secretes
circa 1655