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The medallic history of England.
Illustrated by forty plates. Originally published in 1790 under title: The medallic history of England to the revolution.
The History of the Church of Scotland
Title page printed in red and black; Contains a short life of the author signed "D. M.", attributed to Brian Duppa, bishop of Winchester; Frontis. portrait (A1v) of the author signed: W: Hollar fecit; Includes indexes; With final errata leaf and with…
The general history of Spain
In second sequence, p. 81-82, 87-88 and 91-94, are misnumbered 89-90, 95-96 and 99-102 respectively.
Vale royal of England
Added engraved title page: Description historicall & geographicall of the countie palatine of Chester & illustrated with diuers figures cutt in copper & published by Daniel King of Chester 1656 "Epistle dedicatory" signed by Daniel King.…
Les blasons des armes de la royale maison de Bourbon & de ses alliances
Engravings are by Pierre Firens. Signatures: ã²ẽ²A-3O²chi². Signature ẽ folded so ẽ2 (engraved t.p.)--precedes ã1. Title-page and illustrative matter engraved, head-pieces, initials. Includes folded leaf depicting coronation of Louis XIII, dated…
The Romane historie
The first word of the title is xylographic.
"The topographie of Rome" is a revised translation of: Marliani, Bartolomeo. Topographia antiquae Romae.
The "Breviaries" are a translation of: Florus, Lucius Annaeus. Epitomae rerum Romanarum (for…
"The topographie of Rome" is a revised translation of: Marliani, Bartolomeo. Topographia antiquae Romae.
The "Breviaries" are a translation of: Florus, Lucius Annaeus. Epitomae rerum Romanarum (for…
A Bond for Luxemburg Iron-Smelting Works
Part Transcription: "Translaat uit het Hoogduitsch. Wy onderschout en scheepenen van het ohrnergrondhoffs ohrenhowen, certificeeren by deezen ... Actum Amsterdam. f1000 -:- [blank]. Deeze is door my ondergeschreevene Notaries in Amsterdam…
The historie of George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albanie : containing his famous actes, his noble deedes of armes, and memorable victories against the Turkes, for the faith of Christ : comprised in twelue bookes
A translation, by Zachary Jones, of: Barleti, Marin. Historia de vita et gestis Scanderbegi.
Printer's name from STC.
With sonnet by Edmund Spenser on leaf [par.]8r.
Printer's device on title-page; head- and tail-pieces; initials; printed…
Printer's name from STC.
With sonnet by Edmund Spenser on leaf [par.]8r.
Printer's device on title-page; head- and tail-pieces; initials; printed…
Historia mundi, or Mercator's atlas
Translator's dedication signed: Wye Saltonstall.
Signatures: pi² A⁶ a⁴ B-2L⁶ 2M² (2M2 + "Mm3") ²N-²Z⁶ 3A-3H⁶ 3I⁴ (I4 + ²chi1) 3K-4K⁶ ( -4K4) 4L-4N⁴ 4O².
With an additional title page, engraved and signed "G. Glo: inu: fecit", with imprint "London…
Signatures: pi² A⁶ a⁴ B-2L⁶ 2M² (2M2 + "Mm3") ²N-²Z⁶ 3A-3H⁶ 3I⁴ (I4 + ²chi1) 3K-4K⁶ ( -4K4) 4L-4N⁴ 4O².
With an additional title page, engraved and signed "G. Glo: inu: fecit", with imprint "London…
The history and antiquities of Essex
Published in parts.
Text and register are continuous.
Bowyer's records show 500 copies printed.
Text and register are continuous.
Bowyer's records show 500 copies printed.
The Florentine historie
A translation of: Istorie fiorentine.
Translator's dedication signed: Thomas Bedingfeld.
Printer's and publisher's names from colophon.
Running title reads: The historie of Florence.
The last leaf is blank.
Entered 2 October…
Translator's dedication signed: Thomas Bedingfeld.
Printer's and publisher's names from colophon.
Running title reads: The historie of Florence.
The last leaf is blank.
Entered 2 October…
Histoire de Guillaume III
Title in red and black.
Two added title-pages, engr.; the first reads: Histoire metalique de Guillaume III, Roy de la Grande Bretaigne
Contains engravings by Romein de Hooghe.
Two added title-pages, engr.; the first reads: Histoire metalique de Guillaume III, Roy de la Grande Bretaigne
Contains engravings by Romein de Hooghe.
Ecclesia restaurata. The history of the reformation of the Church of England
Leaf T4 is blank.
"An appendix to the former book, touching the interposings made in behalf of the Lady Jane Gray," has separate dated title page, on leaf U1r.
"Affairs of church and state in England during the life and reign of Queen Mary."…
"An appendix to the former book, touching the interposings made in behalf of the Lady Jane Gray," has separate dated title page, on leaf U1r.
"Affairs of church and state in England during the life and reign of Queen Mary."…
The history and antiquities of the county of Essex
Illustrated with copper plates.
Ordinary paper issue.
With a list of subscribers in volume 1.
Vol. 1 includes the author's History of Colchester (originally published as a separate work in 1748) with special title page.: The history and…
Ordinary paper issue.
With a list of subscribers in volume 1.
Vol. 1 includes the author's History of Colchester (originally published as a separate work in 1748) with special title page.: The history and…
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Liber chronicarum
Hand-coloured by Johann Kruyshaar c. 1521, his and other early marginal notes (some shaved) intermittently throughout, including his catalogue of the…