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Manesson-Mallet, Allain, approximately 1630-approximately 1706. Description de l'univers :
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, approximately 1630–approximately 1706
Description de l'univers
MDCLXXXV-MDCLXXXVI [1685-1686]
 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
Camden, William, 1551-1623. Britannia, sive, Florentissimorum regnorum Angliæ, Scotiæ, Hiberniæ, et insularum adiacentium ex intima antiquitate chorographica descripto :
Camden, William, 1551–1623
Britannia, sive, Florentissimorum regnorum Angliæ, Scotiæ, Hiberniæ, et insularum adiacentium ex intima antiquitate chorographica descripto
1607
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
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661, author. Topographia Hassiae, et regionum vicinarum :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Hassiae, et regionum vicinarum
Im Jahr MDCLV [1655]
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Illustriorum regni Galliae civitatum tabulae, ut & Helvetiae confoederatae civitates celebriores.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Illustriorum regni Galliae civitatum tabulae, ut & Helvetiae confoederatae civitates celebriores
[1657]
Mellan, Claude, 1598-1688, artist, engraver. Livre de figures antiques de Rome /
Mellan, Claude, 1598–1688
Livre de figures antiques de Rome
[circa 1670?]
Morosini, Andrea, 1558-1618. Historia Veneta ab anno M.D.XXI. usque ad annum M.DC.XV. :
Morosini, Andrea, 1558–1618
Historia Veneta ab anno M.D.XXI. usque ad annum M.DC.XV.
1623
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams maister-peece :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams maister-peece
1636
Smellie, William. William Smellie notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
William Smellie notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. M.Z. Topographia Bohemiæ, Moraviæ et Silesiæ :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
M.Z. Topographia Bohemiæ, Moraviæ et Silesiæ
1650
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. Magnum in parvo,
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
Magnum in parvo,
1671
Bate, John. The mysteries of nature and art,
Bate, John
The mysteries of nature and art,
1635
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587-1652. Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587–1652
Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula
1652
 [Geographical cards.
[Geographical cards
16--]
Malthus, Francis. Traité des fevx artificiels povr la gverre,
Malthus, Francis
Traité des fevx artificiels povr la gverre,
1640
Hugo, Herman, 1588-1629. Pia desideria.
Hugo, Herman, 1588–1629
Pia desideria
M.DC.XXXII
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
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?]
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
Church of England. Biblos tes demosias euches /
Church of England
Biblos tes demosias euches
1665
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673, author, publisher. Theatrum civitatum et admirandorum Italiae :
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Theatrum civitatum et admirandorum Italiae
MDCLXIII [1663]
 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
Salmon, William, 1644-1713. Polygraphice:
Salmon, William, 1644–1713
Polygraphice
1678
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
Lootsman, Theunis Jacobsz., active 1629-1651, cartographer. L'atlas de la mer, ou, Monde aquatique :
Lootsman, Theunis Jacobsz., active 1629–1651
L'atlas de la mer, ou, Monde aquatique
l'an 1681
Genga, Bernardino, 1620-1690, author.  Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno :
Genga, Bernardino, 1620–1690
Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno
il dì XV. settembre M. DC. XCI [1691]
Salmon, William, 1644-1713. Polygraphice;
Salmon, William, 1644–1713
Polygraphice;
1673
 Art's masterpiece.
Art's masterpiece
1697
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
Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671. Signorvm vetervm icones.
Bisschop, Jan de, 1628–1671
Signorvm vetervm icones
167-?]
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Le grand atlas, ou, Cosmographie Blauiane :
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Le grand atlas, ou, Cosmographie Blauiane
MDCLXVII [1667]
Beckman, Martin, -1702. The groundplott of Bouche de Vale on the N.W. side of Guarnsey /
Beckman, Martin, -1702
The groundplott of Bouche de Vale on the N.W. side of Guarnsey
1690
Fer, Nicolas de, 1646-1720, cartographer.  Introduction a la fortification :
Fer, Nicolas de, 1646–1720
Introduction a la fortification
[1690]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer. The theatre of the empire of Great-Britain :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
The theatre of the empire of Great-Britain
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. Geography rectified:
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
Geography rectified
1688
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. Resuscitatio, or, Bringing into publick light severall pieces of the works civil, historical, philosophical, and theological, hitherto sleeping of the Right Honourable Francis Bacon,
Bacon, Francis, 1561–1626
Resuscitatio, or, Bringing into publick light severall pieces of the works civil, historical, philosophical, and theological, hitherto sleeping of the Right Honourable Francis Bacon,
1671
Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619-1682. Les tables de geographie, reduites en un jeu de cartes /
Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619–1682
Les tables de geographie, reduites en un jeu de cartes
[ca. 1680?]
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Illustriorum principumque urbium septentrionalium Europae tabulae.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Illustriorum principumque urbium septentrionalium Europae tabulae
[1657]
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markham's master-piece revived :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markham's master-piece revived
1688
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. The history of the reformation of the Church of England :
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643–1715
The history of the reformation of the Church of England
1681-1683
Turberville, George, 1540?-1610? author. The booke of falconrie or havvking :
Turberville, George, 1540?-1610?
The booke of falconrie or havvking
An. Dom. 1611
Cox, Nicholas, active 1673-1721, author, publisher. The gentleman's recreation :
Cox, Nicholas, active 1673–1721
The gentleman's recreation
1677
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594, cartographer. Atlas, or, A geographicke description of the regions, countries and kingdomes of the world, through Europe, Asia, Africa, & America, represented by new and exact maps /
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Atlas, or, A geographicke description of the regions, countries and kingdomes of the world, through Europe, Asia, Africa, & America, represented by new and exact maps
anno 1636[-1638]
Mandey, Venterus. Mellificium mensionis, or, The marrow of measuring :
Mandey, Venterus
Mellificium mensionis, or, The marrow of measuring
1682
Marlow, Jeremiah. A book of cyphers or letters reverst.
Marlow, Jeremiah
A book of cyphers or letters reverst
1683
Delaume, Thomas, d. 1685. Angliæ metropolis, or, The present state of London :
Delaume, Thomas, d. 1685
Angliæ metropolis, or, The present state of London
1690
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams Remembrancer of unpublished secretes :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams Remembrancer of unpublished secretes
circa 1655
Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650, engraver.  Icones biblicae praecipuas Sacrae Scripturae historias eleganter & graphicè repraesentantes =
Merian, Matthaeus, 1593–1650
Icones biblicae praecipuas Sacrae Scripturae historias eleganter & graphicè repraesentantes =
[1625-1630]
 The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1688
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, d. 1625. Description des Indes Occidentales, qu'on appelle aujourdhuy le Nouveau Monde /
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, d. 1625
Description des Indes Occidentales, qu'on appelle aujourdhuy le Nouveau Monde
1622
Cook, Moses. The manner of raising, ordering, and improving forrest-trees :
Cook, Moses
The manner of raising, ordering, and improving forrest-trees
1676
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667. Counsel and advise to all builders :
Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667
Counsel and advise to all builders
1663
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, engraver. Cartes marines a l'usage des armées du roy de la Grand Bretagne :
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645–1708
Cartes marines a l'usage des armées du roy de la Grand Bretagne
MDCLXXXXIII [1693]
 The trve effigies of our most illustrious soveraigne lord, King Charles, Queene Mary, with the rest of the royall progenie :
The trve effigies of our most illustrious soveraigne lord, King Charles, Queene Mary, with the rest of the royall progenie
1641
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. London survey'd, or, An explanation of the large map of London :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
London survey'd, or, An explanation of the large map of London
1677
Phillips, Thomas, -1693.  Nautical chart of the east coast of Guernsey.
Phillips, Thomas, -1693
Nautical chart of the east coast of Guernsey
ca. 1680
Dieu, Jean, 1654-1695, ill. [Portraits of figures of the court of Louis XIV].
Dieu, Jean, 1654–1695
[Portraits of figures of the court of Louis XIV]
[1678-1698]
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
 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
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]
 You lovely virgins that intend to marry :
You lovely virgins that intend to marry
[between 1671 and 1707]
 Palatiorum Romanorum à celeberrimis sui aevi architectis erectorum pars prima[-tertia].
Palatiorum Romanorum à celeberrimis sui aevi architectis erectorum pars prima[-tertia]
[1694]
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?]
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
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]
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
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
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
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.]
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
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
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Palatinatus Rheni et vicinarum regionum :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Palatinatus Rheni et vicinarum regionum
1645
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]
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688.  Altaria et sacella varia templorum Romae :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
Altaria et sacella varia templorum Romae
[approximately 1690]
Piles, Roger de, 1635-1709. Dissertation sur les ouvrages des plus fameux peintres ...
Piles, Roger de, 1635–1709
Dissertation sur les ouvrages des plus fameux peintres ..
1681
Guillim, John, 1565-1621. A display of heraldrie :
Guillim, John, 1565–1621
A display of heraldrie
1660
 The principal nauigations voiages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres :
The principal nauigations voiages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres
1598 [-1600]
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]
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669-1698, cartographer. Great Britain's coasting-pilot ... :
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669–1698
Great Britain's coasting-pilot ...
1693
Gunton, Simon, 1609-1676. The history of the Church of Peterburgh :
Gunton, Simon, 1609–1676
The history of the Church of Peterburgh
1686