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Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. How to chuse, ride, traine, and diet, both hunting-horses and running horses :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
How to chuse, ride, traine, and diet, both hunting-horses and running horses
1599
Vitruvius Pollio. De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
Vitruvius Pollio
De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
1521]
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540, artist. Maximiliani König Zeughauss.
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540
Maximiliani König Zeughauss
between 1504 and 1508
Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614. Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus :
Neville, Alexander, 1544–1614
Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus
1575
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
circa 1587
Helmingham herbal and bestiary.
Helmingham herbal and bestiary
circa 1500
Schöner, Johann, 1477-1547, attributed name. [Celestial globe]
Schöner, Johann, 1477–1547
[Celestial globe]
[ca. 1522]
Boazio, Baptista. The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
Boazio, Baptista
The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
[1589?]
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615. Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ...
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- [Atlas of the counties of England and Wales].
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615. De humana physiognomonia :
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615
De humana physiognomonia
1586
A booke of secrets:
A booke of secrets
1596
Marchi, Francesco de, 1504-1577. Della architettura militare :
Marchi, Francesco de, 1504–1577
Della architettura militare
mid-16th century
Leslie, John, 1527-1596, cartographer. Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio /
Leslie, John, 1527–1596
Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio
MDLXXVIII [1578]
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1502. Trattato di architectura civile e militare.
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439–1502
Trattato di architectura civile e militare
not after 1521
Rodler, Hieronymus. Perspectiua :
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
Gascoigne, George, -1577. The noble arte of venerie or hunting :
Gascoigne, George, -1577
The noble arte of venerie or hunting
[1575]
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560, author. Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati.
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati
Anno d[omi]ni. MCCCCCxxi [1521]
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515-1565. De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due :
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515–1565
De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due
MDLVIII [1558]
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617, medalist. The destruction of the Spanish Armada
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ...
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ..
anno Christi Opt. Max. MDXIII. Marcii XII [1513]
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente.
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente
MDLVI [1556]
Ubaldini, Petruccio, 1524?-1600? A discourse concerninge the Spanishe fleete inuadinge Englande in the yeare 1588 :
Ubaldini, Petruccio, 1524?-1600?
A discourse concerninge the Spanishe fleete inuadinge Englande in the yeare 1588
1590
Mediciues for horses.
Mediciues for horses
[approximately 1565?]
Tory, Geoffroy, ca. 1480-ca. 1533. Champ fleury :
Tory, Geoffroy, ca. 1480–ca. 1533
Champ fleury
1529
A very proper treatise,
A very proper treatise,
1573
[Terrestrial globe]
[Terrestrial globe]
[ca. 1522]
Cavendish, Thomas, 1560-1592. Account of the last voyage of Thomas Cavendish.
Cavendish, Thomas, 1560–1592
Account of the last voyage of Thomas Cavendish
1592
Holinshed, Raphael, d. 1580? The first volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande :
Holinshed, Raphael, d. 1580?
The first volume of the Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande
1577
Architectura bon bestungen. Wie die zu unfern zei ...
Architectura bon bestungen. Wie die zu unfern zei ..
1589
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata /
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata
anno Virginei partus 1508
Ramusio, Giovanni Battista, 1485-1557, editor, translator, compiler, author. Secondo volume delle nauigationi et viaggi /
Ramusio, Giovanni Battista, 1485–1557
Secondo volume delle nauigationi et viaggi
l'anno MDLXXIIII [1574]
The iust reckenyng, or, Accompt of the whole nomber of the yeares :
The iust reckenyng, or, Accompt of the whole nomber of the yeares
1547
Fitzherbert, John, d. 1531. Here begynneth a ryght frutefull mater and hath to name the boke of surueyeng and improume[n]tes.
Fitzherbert, John, d. 1531
Here begynneth a ryght frutefull mater and hath to name the boke of surueyeng and improume[n]tes
1523
Fl. Vegetii Renati viri illustris De re militari libri quatuor.
Fl. Vegetii Renati viri illustris De re militari libri quatuor
Anno M.D.XXXII. [1532] decimo Kalendas Septembres
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
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598, cartographer. Theatrum orbis terrarum :
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527–1598
Theatrum orbis terrarum
MDLXXIIII [1574]
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britanniae insulae quae nunc Angliae et Scotiae regna continet cum Hibernia adiacente.
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britanniae insulae quae nunc Angliae et Scotiae regna continet cum Hibernia adiacente
MDLVIII [1558]
Varthema, Lodovico de, active 15th century, author. Ludouici patritii Romani nouum itinerarium Aethiopiae, Aegipti, utriusque Arabiae, Persidis, Siriae, ac Indiae, intra et extra Gangem.
Varthema, Lodovico de, active 15th century
Ludouici patritii Romani nouum itinerarium Aethiopiae, Aegipti, utriusque Arabiae, Persidis, Siriae, ac Indiae, intra et extra Gangem
[1511]
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598. Theatrum orbis terrarum.
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527–1598
Theatrum orbis terrarum
[1571]
Tabula libri assisaru[m] & pl[ac]itorum corone.
Tabula libri assisaru[m] & pl[ac]itorum corone
[1514?]
Caius, John, 1510-1573. De antiquitate Cantabrigiensis academiæ libri duo.
Caius, John, 1510–1573
De antiquitate Cantabrigiensis academiæ libri duo
1568
Bochius, Joannes, 1555-1609, author. Descriptio publicae gratulationis, spectaculorum et ludorum, in aduentu Sereniss. Principis Ernesti Archiducis Austriae ... Belgicis provincijs a Regia Ma[iesta]te Cathol. praefecti, :
Bochius, Joannes, 1555–1609
Descriptio publicae gratulationis, spectaculorum et ludorum, in aduentu Sereniss. Principis Ernesti Archiducis Austriae ... Belgicis provincijs a Regia Ma[iesta]te Cathol. praefecti,
MDXCV [1595]
Maximilian, of Transylvania, active 1522. Il viaggio fatto da gli Spagniuoli a torno a'l mondo :
Maximilian, of Transylvania, active 1522
Il viaggio fatto da gli Spagniuoli a torno a'l mondo
MDXXXVI [1536]
Blundeville, Thomas, active 1561. A newe booke containing the arte of ryding, and breaking greate horses :
Blundeville, Thomas, active 1561
A newe booke containing the arte of ryding, and breaking greate horses
[not before 1566]
Vegetius Renatus, Flavius. FlauI VegetI Ren. v. inl. De re militari libri quatuor :
Vegetius Renatus, Flavius
FlauI VegetI Ren. v. inl. De re militari libri quatuor
M.D.LXXXV [1585]
Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548. Der furnembsten, notwendigsten, der gantzen Architectur angehörigen mathematischen vnd mechanischen Künst, eygentlicher Bericht, vnd vast klare, verstendliche Vnterrichtung :
Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548
Der furnembsten, notwendigsten, der gantzen Architectur angehörigen mathematischen vnd mechanischen Künst, eygentlicher Bericht, vnd vast klare, verstendliche Vnterrichtung
Anno 1547
Collection of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century printed leaves.
Collection of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century printed leaves
circa 1450-1598
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560, author. Grammatices primae partis liber primus Roberti W. L.L. nuperrime recognitus. De nominum generibus. :
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Grammatices primae partis liber primus Roberti W. L.L. nuperrime recognitus. De nominum generibus.
vicesimo primo verbi Incarnati supra sesquimillessimum anno. Idibus Iunij [1521]
Manwood, John, -1610. A treatise and discourse of the lawes of the forrest :
Manwood, John, -1610
A treatise and discourse of the lawes of the forrest
1598
Caroso, Fabritio. Il ballarino di M. Fabritio Caroso da Sermoneta :
Caroso, Fabritio
Il ballarino di M. Fabritio Caroso da Sermoneta
MDLXXXI [1581]
Remedies for diseases in horses /
Remedies for diseases in horses
1583
Eden, Richard, 1521?-1576. The history of trauayle in the VVest and East Indies, and other countreys lying eyther way, towardes the fruitfull and ryche Moluccaes :
Eden, Richard, 1521?-1576
The history of trauayle in the VVest and East Indies, and other countreys lying eyther way, towardes the fruitfull and ryche Moluccaes
1577
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560. Whittintoni editio secunda. :
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Whittintoni editio secunda.
[1517?]
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298. [Here begynneth the legende named in latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysse the golden legende].
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229–1298
[Here begynneth the legende named in latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysse the golden legende]
16 Feb. 1503 [i.e. 1504]
Zwingli, Ulrich, 1484-1531. A short pathwaye to the ryghte and true vnderstanding of the holye & sacred scriptures /
Zwingli, Ulrich, 1484–1531
A short pathwaye to the ryghte and true vnderstanding of the holye & sacred scriptures
1550
Ortus vocabuloru[m] :
Ortus vocabuloru[m]
1528
Geminus, Thomas, -1562, editor, engraver. Compendiosa totius anatomie delineatio aere exarata /
Geminus, Thomas, -1562
Compendiosa totius anatomie delineatio aere exarata
anno Domini, 1545, mense Octobri
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519-1592, author. A short treatise of hunting /
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519–1592
A short treatise of hunting
1897
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptholemaei Alexandrini Liber geographiae cum tabulis et universali figura et cum additione locorum quae recentioribus reperta sunt diligenti cura emendatus et impressus
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptholemaei Alexandrini Liber geographiae cum tabulis et universali figura et cum additione locorum quae recentioribus reperta sunt diligenti cura emendatus et impressus
Anno Domini. M.D.XI. die. xx. mensis Martii. [March 22, 1511]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata /
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata
anno Virginei partus 1508
Goltzius, Hubert, 1526-1583. Le vive imagini di tvtti qvasi gl'imperatori,
Goltzius, Hubert, 1526–1583
Le vive imagini di tvtti qvasi gl'imperatori,
1557
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
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]
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]
Brant, Sebastian, 1458-1521. Stultifera Nauis, :
Brant, Sebastian, 1458–1521
Stultifera Nauis,
[1570]
Fouilloux, Jacques du, 1521?-1580. La venerie et fauconnerie /
Fouilloux, Jacques du, 1521?-1580
La venerie et fauconnerie
M.D.LXXXV [1585]
Bonifacio, Natale, 1538-1592, engraver. Disegno, nel quale si rappresenta l'ordine tenuto in alzare la Guglia ... /
Bonifacio, Natale, 1538–1592
Disegno, nel quale si rappresenta l'ordine tenuto in alzare la Guglia ...
1586
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560, author. Roberti Whitintoni L. Secunda grammatic[ae] pars de syllabaru[m] quantitate, acce[n]tu :
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Roberti Whitintoni L. Secunda grammatic[ae] pars de syllabaru[m] quantitate, acce[n]tu
vicesimo primo supra sesquimillesimu[m] nostrae salutis anno [1521]
Boazio, Baptista. The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
Boazio, Baptista
The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
[1589?]
Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552. Cosmographiae uniuersalis :
Münster, Sebastian, 1489–1552
Cosmographiae uniuersalis
[1559]
Foresti, Jacobo Filippo, da Bergamo, 1434-1520. Nouissime historiaru[m] omniu[m] repercussiones /
Foresti, Jacobo Filippo, da Bergamo, 1434–1520
Nouissime historiaru[m] omniu[m] repercussiones
1503
Francolin, Hans von, 1520-1580, author. Thurnier Buch :
Francolin, Hans von, 1520–1580
Thurnier Buch
MDLXVI [1566]
Ramusio, Giovanni Battista, 1485-1557, compiler, translator, editor, author. Terzo volume delle nauigationi et viaggi /
Ramusio, Giovanni Battista, 1485–1557
Terzo volume delle nauigationi et viaggi
l'anno MDLXV [1565]
James I, King of England, 1566-1625 Letter from James I to an unidentified recipient :
James I, King of England, 1566–1625
Letter from James I to an unidentified recipient
circa 1590?
Rycharde Rolle hermyte of Hampull in his contemplacyons of the drede and loue of god
Rycharde Rolle hermyte of Hampull in his contemplacyons of the drede and loue of god
[1519?]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptolemaei Geographicae enarrationis libri octo /
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptolemaei Geographicae enarrationis libri octo
Anno a Christi natiuitate MDXXV, tertio Kal[ends] Apriles [30 March 1525]
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
López, Juan, 1440-1496, author. De libertate ecclesiastica :
López, Juan, 1440–1496
De libertate ecclesiastica
Maggi, Girolamo, -1572, author. Della fortificatione delle città /
Maggi, Girolamo, -1572
Della fortificatione delle città
MDLXIIII [1564]
Astley, John, d. 1595. The art of riding :
Astley, John, d. 1595
The art of riding
1584
Grisone, Federico. Ordini di caualcare, et modi di conoscere le nature de caualli, eme[n]dar i vitij loro, & ammaestrargli per l'vso della guerra, & commodità de gli huomini :
Grisone, Federico
Ordini di caualcare, et modi di conoscere le nature de caualli, eme[n]dar i vitij loro, & ammaestrargli per l'vso della guerra, & commodità de gli huomini
MDLXI [1561]
Maximilian, of Transylvania, active 1522. De Moluccis insulis :
Maximilian, of Transylvania, active 1522
De Moluccis insulis
Anno uirginei partus. MDXXIII mense Ianuario [1523]
Musculus, Andreas, 1514-1581. Vom Hosen Teuffel.
Musculus, Andreas, 1514–1581
Vom Hosen Teuffel
1555
Thevet, André, 1502-1590. La cosmographie vniverselle /
Thevet, André, 1502–1590
La cosmographie vniverselle
1575
Boazio, Baptista, cartographer. The true description or draffte of that famous Ile of Wighte :
Boazio, Baptista
The true description or draffte of that famous Ile of Wighte
1591
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
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508-1568. Dialogo della pittvra
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508–1568
Dialogo della pittvra
1557
Guicciardini, Lodovico, 1521-1589, author. Descrittione di M. Lodovico Gvicciardini patritio fiorentino, di tvtti i Paesi Bassi, altrimenti detti Germania Inferiore :
Guicciardini, Lodovico, 1521–1589
Descrittione di M. Lodovico Gvicciardini patritio fiorentino, di tvtti i Paesi Bassi, altrimenti detti Germania Inferiore
1581
Fronsperger, Leonhardt, 1520-1575, author. Von Kayserlichem Kriegssrechten Malefitz vnd Schuldhändlen Ordnung vnd Regiment :
Fronsperger, Leonhardt, 1520–1575
Von Kayserlichem Kriegssrechten Malefitz vnd Schuldhändlen Ordnung vnd Regiment
MDLXVI [1566]
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britania insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente /
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britania insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente
anno MDLXII [1562]
Reissner, Adam, 1500-1572, author. Historia Herrn Georgen Vnnd Herrn Casparn von Frundsberg :
Reissner, Adam, 1500–1572
Historia Herrn Georgen Vnnd Herrn Casparn von Frundsberg
MDLXVIII [1568]
Thucydides. Thoukudidou tou Olorou peri tou Peloponnesiakou polemou biblia okto =
Thucydides
Thoukudidou tou Olorou peri tou Peloponnesiakou polemou biblia okto =
anno MDLXIIII [1564]
Lomazzo, Giovanni Paolo, 1538-1600. Idea del tempio della pittura
Lomazzo, Giovanni Paolo, 1538–1600
Idea del tempio della pittura
[1590]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century, author, cartographer. Geographia Cl. Ptolemaei Alexandrini :
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Geographia Cl. Ptolemaei Alexandrini
MDLXII [1562]
Linschoten, Jan Huygen van, 1563-1611. Iohn Huighen van Linschoten, his Discours of Voyages into ye Easte & West Indies :
Linschoten, Jan Huygen van, 1563–1611
Iohn Huighen van Linschoten, his Discours of Voyages into ye Easte & West Indies
[1598]
[India Orientalis].
[India Orientalis]
1597[-1628]
Ruscelli, Girolamo, -approximately 1565. Precetti della militia moderna, tanto per mare, quanto per terra /
Ruscelli, Girolamo, -approximately 1565
Precetti della militia moderna, tanto per mare, quanto per terra
1568
Coornhert, D. V. (Dirk Volkertszoon), 1522-1590, printmaker. Divi Caroli V. imp. opt. max. victoriae, ex multis praecipuae ... /
Coornhert, D. V. (Dirk Volkertszoon), 1522–1590
Divi Caroli V. imp. opt. max. victoriae, ex multis praecipuae ...
1556
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484-1566. Narratio regionum Indicarum per Hispanos quosdam deuastatarum verissima :
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484–1566
Narratio regionum Indicarum per Hispanos quosdam deuastatarum verissima
Anno M.D.XCVIII [1598]