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The surveye of the vvorld, or Situation of the earth, so muche as is inhabited
Translation of: Dionysius Periegetes' De situ orbis.
Colophon: Imprinted at London by Henry Bynneman, dvvelling in Knight-Riders Streete, at the signe of the Mermayde. Anno. 1572. And are to be sold at his shop at the northwest dore of Poules…
Colophon: Imprinted at London by Henry Bynneman, dvvelling in Knight-Riders Streete, at the signe of the Mermayde. Anno. 1572. And are to be sold at his shop at the northwest dore of Poules…
The history of America, from its discovery by Columbus to the conclusion of the late war
Titlepage of vol.1 in red and black.
Published in 60 parts.
The exploration and history of North and South America to 1760, with an appendix (v. 2, p. 407-629) on the British colonies, 1763-1778.
Binding: Contemporary calf, spine gilt with red and…
Published in 60 parts.
The exploration and history of North and South America to 1760, with an appendix (v. 2, p. 407-629) on the British colonies, 1763-1778.
Binding: Contemporary calf, spine gilt with red and…
The history of Japan : giving an account of the ancient and present state and government of that empire
Titlepages in red and black.
With an additional titlepage, engraved: 'Historia imperii Japonici', and a list of subscribers, in vol. 1.
"Imprimatur, Hans Sloane, Præs. Soc. Reg. April 27. 1727." -- Verso title page.
English translation of original…
With an additional titlepage, engraved: 'Historia imperii Japonici', and a list of subscribers, in vol. 1.
"Imprimatur, Hans Sloane, Præs. Soc. Reg. April 27. 1727." -- Verso title page.
English translation of original…
A new history of China, : containing a description of the most considerable particulars of that vast empire.
Translation of: Doze excelências da China.
"An abridgment of The life and death of F. Gabriel Magaillans ... written by F. Lewis Buglio": pages 340-352
Title within double-rule border.
Signatures: A⁸ a⁴ B-K⁸ L² N-Y⁸. L2 mis-signed K2. No gathering…
"An abridgment of The life and death of F. Gabriel Magaillans ... written by F. Lewis Buglio": pages 340-352
Title within double-rule border.
Signatures: A⁸ a⁴ B-K⁸ L² N-Y⁸. L2 mis-signed K2. No gathering…
[Sammelband of Hudson Bay reports]
A sammelband of 8 pamphlets relating to Hudson Bay explorations featuring the bookplate of C.D.H. MacAlpine.
The antient and modern history of the famous city of York, and in a particular manner of its magnificent Cathedral, commonly call'd, York-Minister.
T.G. = Thomas Gent.
Preface dated: Feb. 2, 1730.
The 8-page 'Addenda' includes a list of subscribers.
Errata seventh page of Addenda.
Headpieces, initials.
Preface dated: Feb. 2, 1730.
The 8-page 'Addenda' includes a list of subscribers.
Errata seventh page of Addenda.
Headpieces, initials.
A conference about the next succession to the crowne of Ingland, diuided into tvvo partes.
R. Doleman = William Allen, Sir Francis Englefield, and others. "Robert Persons [Parsons], who is often credited with sole authorship of the work, probably played only a small part in its composition or revision"--Halkett & Laing (3rd ed.).
Actual…
Actual…
Ci commencent les croniques d'france extraites des croniques de saint denis en france par frere guillaume de nangis.
Uniform title based on table of contents, ff.1-8.
Contents similar to BnF, MS francais 2598, with text veering away after the year 1350.
First line of text: "Ci commencent les croniques d'france extraites des croniques de saint denis en france…
Contents similar to BnF, MS francais 2598, with text veering away after the year 1350.
First line of text: "Ci commencent les croniques d'france extraites des croniques de saint denis en france…
Fratris Iacobi Philippi Bergomensis ordinis Fratrum Eremitarum Diui Aug. in omnimoda historia nouissime congesta Supplementum cronicarum appellata liber primus feliciter incipit.
Title from incipit (page 2v); imprint from colophon.
Uniform title from Goff, F.R. Incunabula in American libraries.
The author, an Augustinian monk, chronicler, and biblical scholar, was also known as: Giacomo Filippo Foresti, Giacomo Filipo…
Uniform title from Goff, F.R. Incunabula in American libraries.
The author, an Augustinian monk, chronicler, and biblical scholar, was also known as: Giacomo Filippo Foresti, Giacomo Filipo…
Athenae oxonienses. An exact history of all the writers and bishops who have had their education in the most antient and famous University of Oxford
Titlepages in red and black.
The 'Fasti Oxoniensis' have separate pagination and register.
The 'Fasti Oxoniensis' have separate pagination and register.
The History of the Houses of Douglas and Angus
With ornamental head and tail-pieces, and initial capitals.
Acts and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happening in the church, with a universal historie of the same
Pagination: v. 1: [92], 1033 [i.e. 1023], [1] p., [1] folded leaf of plates; v. 2: [38], 788 [i.e. 786] p., [1] folded leaf of plates; v. 3: [4], 1030 [i.e. 1020], [14], 106, [90] p., [2] leaves of plates.
V. 2 titled: The second volume of the…
V. 2 titled: The second volume of the…
Lucans Pharsalia: or, The civil-wars of Rome
In verse.
Frontispiece portrait (plate) signed: T. Cross sculpsit.
Frontispiece portrait (plate) signed: T. Cross sculpsit.
The historie of the Councel of Trent
Signatures: [par]? A-3Z? 4A-4G? (4A signed 3A) 4H?.
Errors in paging: nos. 879-880 omitted.
Woodcuts: coat of arms, initials, head- and tail pieces.
Includes index.
Errors in paging: nos. 879-880 omitted.
Woodcuts: coat of arms, initials, head- and tail pieces.
Includes index.
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Polychronicon
Translated and continued by John Trevisa; revised and expanded to 1460 by William Caxton.Imprint from ISTC; colophon (referring to the preparation of…