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The history of the bucaniers of America
Collation: v. 1: [6], 354 pages, [9] leaves of plates (incl. 3 folded maps); v. 2: [2], 406, [24] pages.
Exquemelin's "De americaensche zee-roovers," Amsterdam, 1678, was translated into Spanish in 1681 and thence by an anonymous translator into…
Exquemelin's "De americaensche zee-roovers," Amsterdam, 1678, was translated into Spanish in 1681 and thence by an anonymous translator into…
The History of the Revolution in Sweden
Originally published as 'Histoire des révolutions de Suède'.
Picturesque antiquities of Scotland
In two parts, each with separate pagination and register.
Intended as a supplement to Pennant's Tour in Scotland.
The letter press descriptions are by the artist. Each unnumbered leaf has an illustration and letterpress text.…
Intended as a supplement to Pennant's Tour in Scotland.
The letter press descriptions are by the artist. Each unnumbered leaf has an illustration and letterpress text.…
An essay on the history of civil society
An essay on the history of civil society / By Adam Ferguson, LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh.
Observations introductory to an historical essay upon the Knighthood of the Bath
The first unnumbered leaf contains an advertisement and errata.
A reissue of that "printed for James Woodman, and sold by J. Roberts" with reset titlepage.
Signatures: [A]2 B-M4, 2A-2O4
A reissue of that "printed for James Woodman, and sold by J. Roberts" with reset titlepage.
Signatures: [A]2 B-M4, 2A-2O4
The History of Appian of Alexandria, in two parts
Title within double-rule border.
Head-piece; initial on leaf A2 recto.
Divisional title on leaf 3A: Appian of Alexandria, his History of the civil wars of Rome. In five books.
Signatures: A⁴ a⁴ ( -a4)--B-2K⁴ 3A-4L⁴ 4M1 (2K2 verso, first sequence;…
Head-piece; initial on leaf A2 recto.
Divisional title on leaf 3A: Appian of Alexandria, his History of the civil wars of Rome. In five books.
Signatures: A⁴ a⁴ ( -a4)--B-2K⁴ 3A-4L⁴ 4M1 (2K2 verso, first sequence;…
The peerage of England
Compiled by Arthur Collins.
Volume I. Of the Royal Family -- Dukes -- Marquisses -- Earls -- Volume II. Viscounts -- Barons.
Volume I. Of the Royal Family -- Dukes -- Marquisses -- Earls -- Volume II. Viscounts -- Barons.
The ancient and present state of Glostershire
First edition, one of two issues; title vignette represents Mercury in a scroll between two birds. Includes index Signatures: A?, B-Z?, 2A-2Z?, 3A-3Z?, 4A-4Z?, 5A-5R?, 5S. Pages 312, 745, 752, 762, 767 incorrectly numbered 313, 753, 760, 767, 762,…
Romae antiquae notitia, or, The antiquities of Rome
Title page in red and black.
Advertisements on final leaf.
Includes index.
Advertisements on final leaf.
Includes index.
Antiquity explained, and represented in sculptures
Title pages in red and black.
Volumes 3-5 are dated 1722.
Volumes 3-5 are dated 1722.
The supplement to Antiquity explained, and represented in sculptures
Translation of: Supplement au livre de l'antiquité expliquée et representée en figures.
The work is divided into five volumes, but paginated and signed continuously (most copies are bound as a single volume).
The title is taken from the…
The work is divided into five volumes, but paginated and signed continuously (most copies are bound as a single volume).
The title is taken from the…
The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain
Copies of this work are frequently made up from various editions. Engraved throughout and numbered and printed on the recto only. Special title-pages: l. 39. A description of the several counties in South Britain; containing, England and Wales.…
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Polycronycon
Imprint from colophon.
Includes index.
By Ranulf Higden, whose name appears on 2a3r.
Translated by John Trevisa, who is named on…