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Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856.  Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria :
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400, author. The Canterbury tales.
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The Canterbury tales
1483]
Lathbury, John.  Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete.
Lathbury, John
Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete
[31 July 1482]
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches :
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches
MDCCXLIII [1743]
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]
Barth, Heinrich, 1821-1865. Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa :
Barth, Heinrich, 1821–1865
Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa
1857-1858
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615. De humana physiognomonia :
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615
De humana physiognomonia
1586
Parmenter, S., active 1821. An elegy :
Parmenter, S., active 1821
An elegy
[1821?]
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen
anno MDCXXIX [1629]
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
Gascoigne, George, -1577. The noble arte of venerie or hunting :
Gascoigne, George, -1577
The noble arte of venerie or hunting
[1575]
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]
Armer's (Flookborough, England]. Armer's, Flookborough.
Armer's (Flookborough, England]
Armer's, Flookborough
[early 19th century]
Ireland, Samuel, -1800, author, illustrator. Picturesque views on the River Wye :
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
 A booke of secrets:
A booke of secrets
1596
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642, author. Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa :
Galilei, Galileo, 1564–1642
Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa
MDCXXXII [1632]
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]
Mockett, Andrew, book artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Panorama, Leicester Square :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Panorama, Leicester Square
1805
 William's return.
William's return
[18th century]
 The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter /
The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter
[1800?]
 Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
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
Stanley, C. (Portraitist), creator. A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling.
Stanley, C. (Portraitist)
A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling
[approximately 1820?]
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
Vitruvius Pollio. De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
Vitruvius Pollio
De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
1521]
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
 Hyakunin isshu karuta.
Hyakunin isshu karuta
late 18th century?
Rogers, Charles, 1711-1784. A collection of prints in imitation of drawings.
Rogers, Charles, 1711–1784
A collection of prints in imitation of drawings
1778
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298, author. Here begynneth the legende named in Latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysshe The golden legende :
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229–1298
Here begynneth the legende named in Latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysshe The golden legende
[8 January 1498/99?]
 To be seen alive!
To be seen alive!
[1824?]
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]
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Panorama, Leicester Square :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Panorama, Leicester Square
1803
 Mediciues for horses.
Mediciues for horses
[approximately 1565?]
Mockett, Andrew, artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002?]
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Explanation of a magnificent view of Grand Cairo :
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of a magnificent view of Grand Cairo
[1808 or 1809]
 Two funeral scenes, with horse-drawn hearses.
Two funeral scenes, with horse-drawn hearses
[approximately 1850]
Angelo, Michael, 18th cent. The drawing school for little masters and misses :
Angelo, Michael, 18th cent
The drawing school for little masters and misses
1773
Tory, Geoffroy, ca. 1480-ca. 1533. Champ fleury :
Tory, Geoffroy, ca. 1480–ca. 1533
Champ fleury
1529
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile
[1799]
 Marriage procession of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Marriage procession of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
[1840]
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643? The compleat gentleman :
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?
The compleat gentleman
[1622]
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
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Panorama, Leicester Square :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Panorama, Leicester Square
1803
Torquemada, Juan de, 1388-1468, author. Meditationes Reuerendissimi patris domini Iohannis de Turrecremata Sacrosancte Romane ecclesie Cardinalis posite [et] depicte de ipsius ma[n]dato in eccl[es]ie ambitu sancte Marie de Minerua Rome.
Torquemada, Juan de, 1388–1468
Meditationes Reuerendissimi patris domini Iohannis de Turrecremata Sacrosancte Romane ecclesie Cardinalis posite [et] depicte de ipsius ma[n]dato in eccl[es]ie ambitu sancte Marie de Minerua Rome
[17 October 1473]
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Le grand atlas, ou, Cosmographie Blauiane :
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Le grand atlas, ou, Cosmographie Blauiane
MDCLXVII [1667]
Breydenbach, Bernhard von, approximately 1440-1497. Prefatio in opus transmarine peregrinationis ad venerandu[m] et gloriosum sepulcru[m] Dominicu[m] in Iherusale[m] ...
Breydenbach, Bernhard von, approximately 1440–1497
Prefatio in opus transmarine peregrinationis ad venerandu[m] et gloriosum sepulcru[m] Dominicu[m] in Iherusale[m] ..
anno salutis 1486 die xj Februarij
 Hie nach volget ein büch der kunnst dardurch der weltlich mensch mag geÿstlich werden ...
Hie nach volget ein büch der kunnst dardurch der weltlich mensch mag geÿstlich werden ..
am freitag in her andern vast wochen [7 Mar.], Anno [et] c[etera] In dem siben vn[d] sibenzigisten iar [1477]
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]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Prima Europa tabula.
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Prima Europa tabula
[1486]
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier), author. The history of the bucaniers of America :
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)
The history of the bucaniers of America
1704
Smith, Joseph, 1674-1770. Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu, Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithii Angli :
Smith, Joseph, 1674–1770
Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu, Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithii Angli
MDCCLV [1755]
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
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616. Diuers voyages touching the discouerie of America, and the ilands adiacent vnto the same,
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616
Diuers voyages touching the discouerie of America, and the ilands adiacent vnto the same,
1582
 The principall navigations, voiages and discoveries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer land, to the most remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres :
The principall navigations, voiages and discoveries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer land, to the most remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres
1589
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams maister-peece :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams maister-peece
1636
Sachs, Hans, 1494-1576. Das vntrew Spiel :
Sachs, Hans, 1494–1576
Das vntrew Spiel
[ca. 1553]
De Grey, Thomas. The compleat horseman and expert ferrier :
De Grey, Thomas
The compleat horseman and expert ferrier
1639
 The child's alphabet :
The child's alphabet
[ca. 1820?]
 [Vita et Fabulae]
[Vita et Fabulae]
[circa 1476]
Ames, Joseph, 1689-1759. Typographical antiquities, or, The history of printing in England, Scotland and Ireland :
Ames, Joseph, 1689–1759
Typographical antiquities, or, The history of printing in England, Scotland and Ireland
1810-1819
Fouilloux, Jacques du, 1521?-1580, author. The noble art of venerie or hunting :
Fouilloux, Jacques du, 1521?-1580
The noble art of venerie or hunting
An. Dom. 1611
Neade, William. The double-armed man, by the new inuention :
Neade, William
The double-armed man, by the new inuention
1625
Vegio, Maffeo, 1406 or 1407-1458.  Philalethes veritas.
Vegio, Maffeo, 1406 or 1407–1458
Philalethes veritas
[ca. 1474-1475]
Thucydides. Thoukudidou tou Olorou peri tou Peloponnesiakou polemou biblia okto =
Thucydides
Thoukudidou tou Olorou peri tou Peloponnesiakou polemou biblia okto =
anno MDLXIIII [1564]
Faulkner, Thomas, 1777-1855. The history and antiquities of Brentford, Ealing, & Chiswick :
Faulkner, Thomas, 1777–1855
The history and antiquities of Brentford, Ealing, & Chiswick
1845
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. I quattro libri dell'architettura di Andrea Palladio :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
I quattro libri dell'architettura di Andrea Palladio
1570
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353.  De planctu ecclesiae.
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353
De planctu ecclesiae
[Oct. 26, 1474]
 Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent :
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent
1805
Valturio, Roberto, 1405-1475.  [De re militari]
Valturio, Roberto, 1405–1475
[De re militari]
An. M. CCCCLXXII [1472]
Aelianus, Tacticus, active 2nd century. Aeliani De militaribus ordinibus instituendis more Graecorum /
Aelianus, Tacticus, active 2nd century
Aeliani De militaribus ordinibus instituendis more Graecorum
MDLII [1552]
 Diss durchleüchtigest Werck [der] ganczen heilige[n] Geschrifft genannt die Bibel ...
Diss durchleüchtigest Werck [der] ganczen heilige[n] Geschrifft genannt die Bibel ..
[3 January 1480]
Vitruvius Pollio. L. Victruuii Pollionis ad Cesarem Augustum De architectura liber primus.
Vitruvius Pollio
L. Victruuii Pollionis ad Cesarem Augustum De architectura liber primus
1486 or 7]
Bämler, Johann, approximately 1430-1503.  Chronik von allen Kaisern und Königen und Päpsten.
Bämler, Johann, approximately 1430–1503
Chronik von allen Kaisern und Königen und Päpsten
[1476]
Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847. The bibliographical decameron, or, Ten days pleasant discourse upon illuminated manuscripts, and subjects connected with early engraving, typography, and bibliography /
Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776–1847
The bibliographical decameron, or, Ten days pleasant discourse upon illuminated manuscripts, and subjects connected with early engraving, typography, and bibliography
1817
Barker, Robert, 1739-1806. Now exhibiting in the second circle, a view of Edinburgh and the surrounding country :
Barker, Robert, 1739–1806
Now exhibiting in the second circle, a view of Edinburgh and the surrounding country
1806
 Das büch sagt vo[n] Herczog Ernsten. :
Das büch sagt vo[n] Herczog Ernsten.
[approximately 1485]
 Spiegel menschlicher behaltnuss.
Spiegel menschlicher behaltnuss
M. CCCC. LXXVI uf Sant Gilgen obent [31 August 1476]
 Striking likenesses, handsomely framed, only 1s. each, taken at 114, Strand, opposite Exeter 'Change.
Striking likenesses, handsomely framed, only 1s. each, taken at 114, Strand, opposite Exeter 'Change
[approximately 1820?]
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
Richental, Ulrich von, approximately 1365-1437? author. Concilium zu Constencz.
Richental, Ulrich von, approximately 1365–1437?
Concilium zu Constencz
[1483]
 Ars vitae contemplativae.
Ars vitae contemplativae
1473
Couldrette, active 14th century-15th century. [Four leaves from Le Roman de Mélusine]
Couldrette, active 14th century-15th century
[Four leaves from Le Roman de Mélusine]
[ca. 1476?]
Pritchard, John E. Old plans and views of Bristol.
Pritchard, John E
Old plans and views of Bristol
1926
Matal, Jean, 1520-1597, author. Europa tabulis aeneis 166 secundum rationes geographicas delineata :
Matal, Jean, 1520–1597
Europa tabulis aeneis 166 secundum rationes geographicas delineata
anno domini MDC [1600]
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625-1705, author. The gentleman's dictionary :
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625–1705
The gentleman's dictionary
1705
 [Digestum novum]
[Digestum novum]
[approximately 1478]
Ellinger, Johann, of Arheiligen. Allmodischer Kleyder Teuffel :
Ellinger, Johann, of Arheiligen
Allmodischer Kleyder Teuffel
Anno 1629
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535-1612. Emanuels van Meteren historie der Neder-landscher ende haerder na-buren oorlogen ende geschiedenissen, tot den iare M.VI.c XII :
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535–1612
Emanuels van Meteren historie der Neder-landscher ende haerder na-buren oorlogen ende geschiedenissen, tot den iare M.VI.c XII
1614
Appianus, of Alexandria, author. [Historia Romana].
Appianus, of Alexandria
[Historia Romana]
M.CCCC.LXXVII [1477]
 Hier begynneth the book callid the myrrour of the worlde or thymage of the same.
Hier begynneth the book callid the myrrour of the worlde or thymage of the same
1481]
Colonne, Guido delle, active 13th century, author. [Hie hebt sich an ein schöne Hÿstori wie Troÿa die kostliche Stat erstöret ward]
Colonne, Guido delle, active 13th century
[Hie hebt sich an ein schöne Hÿstori wie Troÿa die kostliche Stat erstöret ward]
[not before 24 April 1474]
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673-1721. The gentleman's recreation :
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673–1721
The gentleman's recreation
1686
Maggi, Girolamo, -1572, author. Della fortificatione delle citta /
Maggi, Girolamo, -1572
Della fortificatione delle citta
MDLXXXIII [1583]
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Explanation of the Battle of Waterloo /
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the Battle of Waterloo
1817
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695. Tuba stentoro-phonica :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
Tuba stentoro-phonica
1672
Virgil, author. Here fynyssheth the boke yf [sic] Eneydos /
Virgil
Here fynyssheth the boke yf [sic] Eneydos
[not before 23 June 1490]
Burton, William, 1575-1645. The description of Leicester Shire :
Burton, William, 1575–1645
The description of Leicester Shire
[1622]
Poole, William, farrier. The countrey farrier :
Poole, William, farrier
The countrey farrier
1648
Thevet, André, 1502-1590. La cosmographie vniverselle /
Thevet, André, 1502–1590
La cosmographie vniverselle
1575