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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…
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.…
Pictures of English history
Vol. 1: [1] leaf, 96 p., [48] leaves of plates; v. 2: [1] leaf, 96 p., [48] leaves of plates. Copper-engraved plates.
Characteristics of women, moral, poetical, and historical.
Essays on Shakespeare's female characters. Published also under the title: Shakespeare's Heroines.
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,…
Britannia antiqua illustrata, or, The antiquities of ancient Britain, derived from the Phoenicians
The first volume. No more published.
Title page in red and black ; title page vignette.
"This book ... licensed to be printed by ... Sr. Joseph Williamson, March 8th, 1674/75, Roger L'Estrange"--T.p., verso.
Includes index.
Title page in red and black ; title page vignette.
"This book ... licensed to be printed by ... Sr. Joseph Williamson, March 8th, 1674/75, Roger L'Estrange"--T.p., verso.
Includes index.
Memoirs of several ladies of Great Britain
Originally published in 1752 with title: Memoirs of several ladies of Great Britain. The final four leaves consist of an index. Extra illustrated with 134 portrait leaves (1 folded); 8 blank leaves with manuscript notes; annotations. Prints bear…
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.…
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.…
A new and complete history of England, from the first settlement of Brutus, upwards of one thousand years before Julius Caesar, to the year 1793
Includes a list of subscribers.
The plates are dated from 1791-1794.
Plates marked: "Engraved for Ashburton's History of England ... published by W. & J. Stratford", and dated from 1791-1793.
Frontispiece signed: "Dayes delin: Grainger…
The plates are dated from 1791-1794.
Plates marked: "Engraved for Ashburton's History of England ... published by W. & J. Stratford", and dated from 1791-1793.
Frontispiece signed: "Dayes delin: Grainger…
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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,…