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Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
Map of North America.
Map of North America
not before 1634
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Neade, William, author. Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto.
Neade, William
Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto
[approximately 1630]
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654. A direction for the English traviller :
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654
A direction for the English traviller
1643
[Panorama of popular printed images].
[Panorama of popular printed images]
[circa 1680]
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. London before the fire in 1666 = Plan de Londres tel quil etoi avant l'incendie de 1666 /
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
London before the fire in 1666 = Plan de Londres tel quil etoi avant l'incendie de 1666
[1666?]
King, Daniel, -1664?, author, engraver. The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated :
King, Daniel, -1664?
The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated
1656
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
Vignola, 1507-1573. Vignola, or the compleat architect :
Vignola, 1507–1573
Vignola, or the compleat architect
1655
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600-1644, cartographer. Marchionatus Brandenburgicus /
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
Trollope, Robert, -1686. Osbourne's Fort
Trollope, Robert, -1686
Osbourne's Fort
1676
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, author, publisher. America :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
America
MDCLXXI [1671]
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
Greaves, John, 1602-1652. Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt /
Greaves, John, 1602–1652
Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt
1646
Josephus, Flavius. The works of Josephus :
Josephus, Flavius
The works of Josephus
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Memento mori ring.
Memento mori ring
1689
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Browne, Alexander, active 1660-1677. Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching :
Browne, Alexander, active 1660–1677
Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching
1675
Pricke, Robert, engraver. The architects store-house :
Pricke, Robert
The architects store-house
1674
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing.
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing
1673
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Africa :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Africa
MDC LXX [1670]
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The art of dravving vvith the pen,
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The art of dravving vvith the pen,
1607
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
1647
Dummer, Edmund, -1712. A survey and description of the principal harbours :
Dummer, Edmund, -1712
A survey and description of the principal harbours
1698
[The Popish Plot]
[The Popish Plot]
[1679?]
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, engraver. [ A Ballad singer /
Smith, J. (John), 1652–1743
[ A Ballad singer
[1680?]
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633-1669. The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts :
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633–1669
The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts
1669
Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire.
Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire
1680 April 1
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- cartographer. [The travellers guide :
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[The travellers guide
[1686?]
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. The characters of the passions /
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
The characters of the passions
[17--]
Webb, John, 1611-1672. John Webb account book :
Webb, John, 1611–1672
John Webb account book
1630s
Seller, John, active 1658-1698. A new system of geography :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
A new system of geography
[1685]
Aesop's Fables :
Aesop's Fables
1687
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620-1685, cartographer. The bounds of the fortificatie of Gosport.
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620–1685
The bounds of the fortificatie of Gosport
approximately 1678
The Fort Devereux placed uppon the Ferne Islande.
The Fort Devereux placed uppon the Ferne Islande
circa 1600
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. A large and accurate map of the city of London :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
A large and accurate map of the city of London
1677]
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625? The history of four-footed beasts and serpents :
Topsell, Edward, 1572–1625?
The history of four-footed beasts and serpents
MDCLVIII [1658]
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
[1612]
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. A new map of the English empire in America :
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
A new map of the English empire in America
[ca. 1695]
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. Kyngeston vpon Hvll.
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
Kyngeston vpon Hvll
circa 1642
Basil, Simon, -1615, surveyor. Survey of Hertford Castle.
Basil, Simon, -1615
Survey of Hertford Castle
1608
The therd booke of flowers fruits beastes birds and flies exactly drawne.
The therd booke of flowers fruits beastes birds and flies exactly drawne
1661
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The First [... fourth] booke of architecture.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The First [... fourth] booke of architecture
not before 1611
A book of the habits, customes, and manners of diverse nations :
A book of the habits, customes, and manners of diverse nations
[169-?]
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643? The compleat gentleman :
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?
The compleat gentleman
[1622]
Cowper, William, 1666-1709. The anatomy of humane bodies,
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
The anatomy of humane bodies,
1698
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. The first[-fift] booke of architecture /
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
The first[-fift] booke of architecture
1611
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626. Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes. :
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626
Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes.
1625
A list of pictures at Kingsweston, taken July 1695.
A list of pictures at Kingsweston, taken July 1695
1695
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
Cambridge Shire /
Cambridge Shire
[1695?]
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]
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
Kip, William, engraver. Galliae descriptio
Kip, William
Galliae descriptio
[ca. 1602]
Webb, John, 1611-1672. A vindication of Stone-Heng restored :
Webb, John, 1611–1672
A vindication of Stone-Heng restored
MDCLXV [l665]
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?]
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691. The art of graveing, and etching,
Faithorne, William, 1616–1691
The art of graveing, and etching,
1662
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. The kingdome of England & principality of Wales :
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
The kingdome of England & principality of Wales
1644
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
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695. Tuba stentoro-phonica :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
Tuba stentoro-phonica
1672
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]
England and Wales. An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches :
England and Wales
An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches
1654
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : began Jan. 1, 1677 : and intended to be continued monthly /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : began Jan. 1, 1677 : and intended to be continued monthly
1677-1680
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
Stow, John, 1525?-1605. The survey of London :
Stow, John, 1525?-1605
The survey of London
1633
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Cantabrigia illustrativa sive omnium celeberrime istius universitatis.
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrativa sive omnium celeberrime istius universitatis
1688
Bate, John. The mysteries of nature and art,
Bate, John
The mysteries of nature and art,
1635
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
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695 A new method of cryptography :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
A new method of cryptography
[1666]
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
Burton, William, 1575-1645. The description of Leicester Shire :
Burton, William, 1575–1645
The description of Leicester Shire
[1622]
Yorke, James, fl. 1640. The union of honovr :
Yorke, James, fl. 1640
The union of honovr
1640
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
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. A description of the island of Jamaica :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
A description of the island of Jamaica
1672
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]
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ... /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ...
Pricke, Robert. The ornaments of architecture :
Pricke, Robert
The ornaments of architecture
1674
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
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
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]
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625-1709. The history of the Old Testament :
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625–1709
The history of the Old Testament
1688-1690
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]
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?]
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
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?]
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
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
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
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
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
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. Magnum in parvo,
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
Magnum in parvo,
1671