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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
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]
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. England
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
England
[1695?]
Guillim, John, 1565-1621. A display of heraldrie :
Guillim, John, 1565–1621
A display of heraldrie
1660
Phillips, Thomas, -1693. Nautical chart of the east coast of Guernsey.
Phillips, Thomas, -1693
Nautical chart of the east coast of Guernsey
ca. 1680
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) By the King. A proclamation against new buildings.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660–1685 : Charles II)
By the King. A proclamation against new buildings
1671
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 ...
1646
You lovely virgins that intend to marry :
You lovely virgins that intend to marry
[between 1671 and 1707]
Gunton, Simon, 1609-1676. The history of the Church of Peterburgh :
Gunton, Simon, 1609–1676
The history of the Church of Peterburgh
1686
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]
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]
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
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]
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
Gruber, Johann Sebastian. Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule :
Gruber, Johann Sebastian
Neue und gründliche mathematische Friedens- und Kriegs-Schule
An. 1697
Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619-1682. Geographia universalis :
Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619–1682
Geographia universalis
1691
Howell, James, 1594?-1666. Londinopolis :
Howell, James, 1594?-1666
Londinopolis
1657
[Composite world atlas].
[Composite world atlas]
[1686?]
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620-1685. Plan for the Citadel at Hull.
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620–1685
Plan for the Citadel at Hull
[1681?]
Russell, John, -1494. Propositio Johannis Russell :
Russell, John, -1494
Propositio Johannis Russell
1909
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. To Captain John Wood this map of the world drawn according to Mercators projection humbly dedicated by Robt. Morden & Willm. Berry.
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
To Captain John Wood this map of the world drawn according to Mercators projection humbly dedicated by Robt. Morden & Willm. Berry
[approximately 1682?]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer. [Proof engravings for The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
[Proof engravings for The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine]
[circa 1610?]
Waldseemüller, Martin, 1470-1519. Die Weltkarten Waldseemüllers (Ilacomilus) 1507 & 1516 =
Waldseemüller, Martin, 1470–1519
Die Weltkarten Waldseemüllers (Ilacomilus) 1507 & 1516 =
1903
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?]
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
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]
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?]
Marshal, Alexander, artist. Head of an old woman.
Marshal, Alexander
Head of an old woman
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Superioris Saxoniæ, Thüringiæ, Misniæ, Lusatiæ, etc :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Superioris Saxoniæ, Thüringiæ, Misniæ, Lusatiæ, etc
MDCL [1650]
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
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535-1612. Historien der Nederlanden :
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535–1612
Historien der Nederlanden
1663
Zesen, Philipp von, 1619-1689. Filips von Zesen Beschreibung der Stadt Amsterdam :
Zesen, Philipp von, 1619–1689
Filips von Zesen Beschreibung der Stadt Amsterdam
im Jahr 1664
The experienced jocky, Compleat horseman; or Gentlemans delight :
The experienced jocky, Compleat horseman; or Gentlemans delight
1684
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676. Idée de la perfection de la peintvre
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
Idée de la perfection de la peintvre
1662
Vere, Francis, Sir, 1560-1609. The commentaries of Sr. Francis Vere :
Vere, Francis, Sir, 1560–1609
The commentaries of Sr. Francis Vere
1657
Oldham, John, 1653-1683. The works of Mr. John Oldham, together with his Remains.
Oldham, John, 1653–1683
The works of Mr. John Oldham, together with his Remains
1684[-1685?]
Browne, Christopher, active 1684-1712. A new map of Virginia, Maryland, and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Browne, Christopher, active 1684–1712
A new map of Virginia, Maryland, and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey
[1685?]
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
Bosboom, Simon, 1614-1670. A brief and plain description of the five orders of columns of architecture :
Bosboom, Simon, 1614–1670
A brief and plain description of the five orders of columns of architecture
1676
Panvinio, Onofrio, 1529-1568. Amplissimi ornatissimiq[ue] triumphi :
Panvinio, Onofrio, 1529–1568
Amplissimi ornatissimiq[ue] triumphi
[n.d.]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia vnd eigentliche Beschreibung der vornembsten Stätte, Schlösser auch anderer Plätze vnd Örter in denen Hertzogthumer̃ Braunschweig vnd Lüneburg :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia vnd eigentliche Beschreibung der vornembsten Stätte, Schlösser auch anderer Plätze vnd Örter in denen Hertzogthumer̃ Braunschweig vnd Lüneburg
MDCLIIII [1654]
Falconetto, Gio. Batta. Treatise on artillery.
Falconetto, Gio. Batta
Treatise on artillery
1688
Vignola, Giacoma Barozzio, called, 1507-1573. Reghel van de vijf ordens der architecture.
Vignola, Giacoma Barozzio, called, 1507–1573
Reghel van de vijf ordens der architecture
1638
Archer, James, approximately 1632-approximately 1680. Plan of Scarbrogh Castle & towne /
Archer, James, approximately 1632–approximately 1680
Plan of Scarbrogh Castle & towne
circa 1680
Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. Cosmographie, in four books :
Heylyn, Peter, 1600–1662
Cosmographie, in four books
1666
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of architecture
1663
The first map of Australia
The first map of Australia
[1856]
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
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]
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]
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
Canepari, Pietro Maria. De atramentis cujuscunque generis.
Canepari, Pietro Maria
De atramentis cujuscunque generis
1660
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
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
Scott, Robert, fl. 1661-1691. Catalogus librorum Roberti Scott :
Scott, Robert, fl. 1661–1691
Catalogus librorum Roberti Scott
[etc., 1687/8]
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
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]
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]
Seller, John, active 1658-1698, cartographer, publisher. Atlas maritimus, or a book of charts :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
Atlas maritimus, or a book of charts
[between 1677 and 1679]
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]
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
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
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
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Palatinatus Rheni et vicinarum regionum :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Palatinatus Rheni et vicinarum regionum
1645
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, active 1669-1698. Systema agriculturae, the mystery of husbandry discovered :
Worlidge, John, active 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]
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]