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Vere, Francis, Sir, 1560-1609. The commentaries of Sr. Francis Vere :
Vere, Francis, Sir, 1560–1609
The commentaries of Sr. Francis Vere
1657
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?]
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
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]
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Theatrum statuum regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudiae ducis, Pedemonti principis, Cypri regis ...
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Theatrum statuum regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudiae ducis, Pedemonti principis, Cypri regis ..
MDCXXXII [1682]
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Illustriorum Italiae urbium tabulae :
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Illustriorum Italiae urbium tabulae
[1657]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer. Suffolke described and divided into hundreds :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
Suffolke described and divided into hundreds
1610
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. A book of perspective & geometry :
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
A book of perspective & geometry
1657
Vernon, Francis, 1637?-1677. Oxonium poema /
Vernon, Francis, 1637?-1677
Oxonium poema
1667
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
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? The boke of Saint Albans,
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
The boke of Saint Albans,
1881
Junius, Franciscus, 1589-1677. The painting of the ancients, in three bookes: declaring by historicall observations and examples, the beginning, progresse, and consvmmation of that most noble art. And how those ancient artificers attained to their still so much admired excellencie.
Junius, Franciscus, 1589–1677
The painting of the ancients, in three bookes: declaring by historicall observations and examples, the beginning, progresse, and consvmmation of that most noble art. And how those ancient artificers attained to their still so much admired excellencie
1638
Just and legal exceptions against the late act
Just and legal exceptions against the late act
1657?]
Desargues, Gérard, 1591-1661. La pratiqve dv trait a prevves,
Desargues, Gérard, 1591–1661
La pratiqve dv trait a prevves,
1643
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
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
Great Britain. Admiralty. Commission appointing Joseph Taylor as Second Lieutenant to the Gloucester.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Commission appointing Joseph Taylor as Second Lieutenant to the Gloucester
1694 April 27
Laet, Joannes de, 1581-1649. Historie ofte Iaerlijck verhael van de verrichtinghen der Geoctroyeerde West-Indische compagnie :
Laet, Joannes de, 1581–1649
Historie ofte Iaerlijck verhael van de verrichtinghen der Geoctroyeerde West-Indische compagnie
1644
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Representations geometrales de plusieurs parties de bastiments faites par les reigles de l'architecture antique :
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Representations geometrales de plusieurs parties de bastiments faites par les reigles de l'architecture antique
MDCLIX [1659, i.e. 1660?]
Philoponus, Honorius. Nova typis transacta navigatio :
Philoponus, Honorius
Nova typis transacta navigatio
1621.]
Langbaine, Gerard, 1656-1692. The hunter :
Langbaine, Gerard, 1656–1692
The hunter
1685
Bonarelli, Prospero, 1580-1659. Il Solimano :
Bonarelli, Prospero, 1580–1659
Il Solimano
MDCXX [1620]
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura: or The history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper.
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura: or The history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper
1662
Smith, John, 1580-1631, author. The true travels, adventvres, and observations of Captaine Iohn Smith, in Europe, Asia, Affrica, and America, from anno Domini 1593 to 1629 :
Smith, John, 1580–1631
The true travels, adventvres, and observations of Captaine Iohn Smith, in Europe, Asia, Affrica, and America, from anno Domini 1593 to 1629
1630
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]
Seller, John, active 1658-1698, author, bookseller. The English pilot :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
The English pilot
[1671]-[1672]
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of architecture /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of architecture
1663
Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. Cosmographie, in four books :
Heylyn, Peter, 1600–1662
Cosmographie, in four books
1666
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691. Effigies regum Anglorum :
Faithorne, William, 1616–1691
Effigies regum Anglorum
[1630?]
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
Kreus, Peter von der. Neu erfundene Krieges-Bau-Kunst :
Kreus, Peter von der
Neu erfundene Krieges-Bau-Kunst
[1699]
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
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
Tensini, Francesco, 1581-1630, author. La fortificatione, guardia, difesa, et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diuerse guerre /
Tensini, Francesco, 1581–1630
La fortificatione, guardia, difesa, et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diuerse guerre
MDCLV [1655]
Neade, William. The double-armed man, by the new inuention :
Neade, William
The double-armed man, by the new inuention
1625
Goos, Pieter, approximately 1616-1675. De zee-atlas, ofte, water-weereld :
Goos, Pieter, approximately 1616–1675
De zee-atlas, ofte, water-weereld
1666
Marlow, Jeremiah. A book of cyphers or letters reverst.
Marlow, Jeremiah
A book of cyphers or letters reverst
1683
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
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markham's master-piece revived :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markham's master-piece revived
1688
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1688
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
You lovely virgins that intend to marry :
You lovely virgins that intend to marry
[between 1671 and 1707]
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]
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]
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
Busca, Gabriello, fl. 1580. Della Espugnatione et difesa delle fortezze.
Busca, Gabriello, fl. 1580
Della Espugnatione et difesa delle fortezze
1635
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
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669-1698, cartographer. Great Britain's coasting-pilot ... :
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669–1698
Great Britain's coasting-pilot ...
1693
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?]
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.]
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
Military discipline, or, The art of war :
Military discipline, or, The art of war
1689
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
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
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?]
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
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. L'idea della architettvra universale,
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
L'idea della architettvra universale,
1615
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]
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]
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 Bible :
The Bible
[1607]
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]
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
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]
Mieth, Michael, -1686, author. Artilleriae recentior praxis, oder, Neuere Geschütz Beschreibung :
Mieth, Michael, -1686
Artilleriae recentior praxis, oder, Neuere Geschütz Beschreibung
1684
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673, cartographer, publisher. Atlas maior, sive, Cosmographia Blauiana :
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Atlas maior, sive, Cosmographia Blauiana
MDCLXII [1662]
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]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629. The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine
[1650]
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. 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]
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?]
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
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
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
Antiquarum statuarum urbis Romae :
Antiquarum statuarum urbis Romae
1621
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
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--]
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
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
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?]