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The historie of France
A translation, by Edward Hoby, of books 1-4 of: La Popelinière, Lancelot-Voisin. L'histoire de France.
In the Huntington copy, the second Earl of Bridgewater has signed the name "Tho: Dannett" to the dedication.
Colophon reads: London printed…
In the Huntington copy, the second Earl of Bridgewater has signed the name "Tho: Dannett" to the dedication.
Colophon reads: London printed…
Tags: 16th century, folio, France, history, manuscript waste, purchase
Aristotles Politiques, or, Discourses of gouernment
Translator's dedication signed: I.D., i.e. John Dickenson.
Dedication to Henry III dated July 1596.
Printer's device on title page.
Initials; head- and tail- pieces.
First and last leaves blank.
Pages 70-71 misnumbered as 80-81,…
Dedication to Henry III dated July 1596.
Printer's device on title page.
Initials; head- and tail- pieces.
First and last leaves blank.
Pages 70-71 misnumbered as 80-81,…
Tags: 16th century, folio, history, law, political science, Schulich gift
A report and discourse written by Roger Ascham
At the foot of title: Cum gratia & priuilegio Regiae Maiestatis, per decennium.
Signatures: A-I⁴.
Title within typographical border.
Tail-piece; initials; marginal notes.
"John Astely to R. Ascham": second preliminary leaf.
Black…
Signatures: A-I⁴.
Title within typographical border.
Tail-piece; initials; marginal notes.
"John Astely to R. Ascham": second preliminary leaf.
Black…
A memorial of suche princes, as since the tyme of King Richarde the seconde, have been unfortunate in the Realme of England.
Intended to be issued as part 2 of STC 3177.5, but the printing was suppressed by order of the Lord Chancellor; see preface of STC 1247. The title page was published as the final leaf of STC 3178, The tragedies, gathered by Ihon Bochas (1554?).
The…
The…
Tags: 16th century, banned works, England, folio, Great Britain, history, purchase, royalty
Blondi Flauii Forliuie[n]sis De Roma instaurata libri tres ad Eugenium. iiii. Pontificem maximum
Imprint from colophon which reads " ... impressum Venetiis per Bernardinum Venetum de vitalibus. M. DIII. pridie klendas Martii ... "
Istoria di m. Poggio fiorentino
Signatures: [par.]² A-R⁸ S².
Title vignette (printer's device); initials; tail-pieces; italic type.
Title page verso blank.
Errata, register and colophon on final page.
Includes index.
Title vignette (printer's device); initials; tail-pieces; italic type.
Title page verso blank.
Errata, register and colophon on final page.
Includes index.
Diversarum gentium armatura equestris
Originally published: Cologne, 1575 (52 plates). Bound with: [Collection of portrait prints, 16th century] -- Virorum doctorum de disciplinis benemerentium effigies XLIIII / Philippe Galle. Antwerp, 1572 -- Nine worthies / Nicolaes de Bruyn.…
[The Nine Worthies : ornament designs with portraits of kings and heroes.]
Title and publication information from British Museum Collection online. Plates signed: "Nicola de Bruin fecit, Assuwerus van Londerseel excudit, 1594", or variation thereof. Roundels including portraits surrounded by decorative elements. Bound with:…
The historie of Cambria, now called Wales
"It is .. more likely that Caradog wrote his work in Latin than in Welsh" (DNB). The original is not known. This English version was in fact assembled and translated by Llwyd from various Welsh sources and expanded by Powell. At foot of title: Cum…
Ecclesiae militantis triumphi, siue, Deo amabilium martyrum gloriosa pro Christi fide certamina
Previously issued 1583; cf. BM STC Italian, 1465-1600, p. 185. "The second state of [the t.p.], with the 'III' in the date changed to 'V, ' privilege note added and Grassi's imprint added at the foot"--Mortimer.
Title page (title within…
Title page (title within…
Tags: 16th century, engravings, martyrs
The historie of Quintus Curtius
Signatures: A-2O⁸ P⁴.
Title vignette, with motto "God saue the Queene," incorporating printer's device, with initials "A.I."; head-pieces; tail-pieces; initials.
Binding: contemporary limp vellum, gilt (gilt worn, ties missing), in red morocco…
Title vignette, with motto "God saue the Queene," incorporating printer's device, with initials "A.I."; head-pieces; tail-pieces; initials.
Binding: contemporary limp vellum, gilt (gilt worn, ties missing), in red morocco…
Les mémoires de mess. Martin Du Bellay Seigneur de Langey
Title vignette (printer's mark).
Colophon: Acheué d'imprimer le vingtneufiesme iour de Octobre, l'an mil cinq cens quatre vingts sept : par Pierre Le Voirrier, imprimeur du Roy és mathematiques.
Colophon: Acheué d'imprimer le vingtneufiesme iour de Octobre, l'an mil cinq cens quatre vingts sept : par Pierre Le Voirrier, imprimeur du Roy és mathematiques.
Tags: 17th century, French
Magna Charta
Contains Magna Carta and statutes passed before the reign of Edward III.
Latin and Law French.
Imprint from colophon in v. 2.
Volume 2 has title: Secunda pars veterum statutorum. "The date of this title page varies: 1555 or 1556"--STC.
Volume 1:…
Latin and Law French.
Imprint from colophon in v. 2.
Volume 2 has title: Secunda pars veterum statutorum. "The date of this title page varies: 1555 or 1556"--STC.
Volume 1:…
Tags: 16th century, Great Britain, history, law, Magna Carta, marginalia, purchase
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Saint Albans chronicle
Known as "The Saint Albans chronicle"; not the same compilation as the "Chronicles of England" first printed by Caxton (STC 9991-4).
Title and…