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The antiquities of England and Wales
Engraved titlepages.
Vols. 1-5 are undated, vol. 6 has "Publish'd 30 Decr. 1785 by S. Hooper" beneath the imprint, vol. 7 is dated 1786, and vol. 8, entitled 'Supplement to the antiquities of England and Wales' and without edition statement,…
Vols. 1-5 are undated, vol. 6 has "Publish'd 30 Decr. 1785 by S. Hooper" beneath the imprint, vol. 7 is dated 1786, and vol. 8, entitled 'Supplement to the antiquities of England and Wales' and without edition statement,…
The historie of Philip de Commines Knight, Lord of Argenton.
Translator's dedication signed: Thomas Danett.
With a final errata leaf.
For additional details on copies, see Michael Jones, "The reception of the Memoirs of Philippe de Commynes in early modern Britain" in "1521-2011 Philippe de Commynes"…
With a final errata leaf.
For additional details on copies, see Michael Jones, "The reception of the Memoirs of Philippe de Commynes in early modern Britain" in "1521-2011 Philippe de Commynes"…
The tragedies, gathered by Ihon Bochas, of all such princes as fell from theyr estates throughe the mutability of fortune since the creacion of Adam, vntil his time
A verse translation of: Boccaccio, Giovanni. De casibus illustrium virorum.
Publication date conjectured by STC.
The eighth book begins new foliation on 2A1.
The last leaf, usually lacking, bears the title page to "A memorial of suche…
Publication date conjectured by STC.
The eighth book begins new foliation on 2A1.
The last leaf, usually lacking, bears the title page to "A memorial of suche…
Of the lawes of ecclesiastical politie
Editor's note "To the reader" signed: I.S., i.e. John Spenser.
In fact books 1-5 only, plus the Tractates.
The title page is engraved by William Hole.
Publication date from STC.
Many divisional title pages, register is continuous.…
In fact books 1-5 only, plus the Tractates.
The title page is engraved by William Hole.
Publication date from STC.
Many divisional title pages, register is continuous.…
The history of philosophy
Published in 19 parts.
Pagination is irregular.
'The history of the Chaldaick philosophy' (pts. 14-19) has separate dated title page, with imprint "printed for A. and J. Churchill", and separate pagination.
Includes index.
Portrait of…
Pagination is irregular.
'The history of the Chaldaick philosophy' (pts. 14-19) has separate dated title page, with imprint "printed for A. and J. Churchill", and separate pagination.
Includes index.
Portrait of…
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.
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."…
An itinerary
The first leaf is blank except for signature-mark "[par.]"; the last leaf is blank.
In three parts, each with separate pagination; register is continuous.
Parts 1-3 of a projected work of 5 parts; part 4 was written but never printed. Cf.…
In three parts, each with separate pagination; register is continuous.
Parts 1-3 of a projected work of 5 parts; part 4 was written but never printed. Cf.…
Royal genealogies
"By James Anderson, D.D." follows: "The second edition ... preface." on the title page.
Part I begins with a chronological history of the world, from the beginning of time to the Christian era.
The second part has separate title page, with…
Part I begins with a chronological history of the world, from the beginning of time to the Christian era.
The second part has separate title page, with…
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,…
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 naval history of England, in all its branches;
Frontispiece engraved title page, with author's portrait.
Paged continuously.
Head- and tail-pieces, historiated, factotum, decorative initials.
Errata, volume 1, prelimary leaf [12]
With sideglosses.
Paged continuously.
Head- and tail-pieces, historiated, factotum, decorative initials.
Errata, volume 1, prelimary leaf [12]
With sideglosses.
Here beginneth the third and fourthe boke of syr Iohn froissart of the cronycles of Englande, fraunce, Spaygne, Portyngale Scotland, Bretayne, flaunders, and other places adioynyng
A translation of books 3 and 4 of the "Chroniques."
The imprint, from colophon, is false; in fact printed by Thomas Marsh, ca. 1563?.
Imprimatur at foot of colophon: Cum priuilegio a rege in dulto.
Foliation irregular; actual foliation…
The imprint, from colophon, is false; in fact printed by Thomas Marsh, ca. 1563?.
Imprimatur at foot of colophon: Cum priuilegio a rege in dulto.
Foliation irregular; actual foliation…
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…