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Blith, Walter. (fl. 1649) The English Improver Improved or the Svrvey of Hvsbandry Svrveyed Discovering the Improueableness of all Lands: Some to be under a double and Treble others under a Five or Six Fould. And many under a Tenn fould, yea Some under a Twenty fould Improvement. by Wa. Blith a lover of Ingenuity. [Engraved t.p.] All clearely demonstrated… Read more about this item

Francisci van Schooten Mathematische oeffeningen: begrepen in vijf boecken. I. II. III. IV. V. Verhandeling van vijftig arithmetische en vijftig geometrische voorstellen. Ontbinding der simpele meet-konstige werck-stucken. Apollonii Pergaei herstelde vlacke plaetsen. Tuych-werckelijcke beschrijving der kegel-sneden op een vlack. Dertich af-deelingen van gemengde stoffe. Waer bij gevougt is een Tractaet handelende van reeckening in speelen van geluck /Frans van Schooten;… Read more about this item

Beughem, Cornelius Van. Bibliographia historica, chronologica et geographica novissima, perpetuo continuanda, sive Conspectus primus catalogi librorum historicorum quotquot ab anno MDCLI per universam Europam, typis prodierunt. First Edition, Amsterdam, Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1685. 12mo (128 x 72 mm). Contemporary (Austrian or Bohemian?) sprinkled calf, spine richly gilt. Some separation at spine but holding very nicely. Initials J. D. with date 1865, with additional… Read more about this item

Les Petites misères de la guerre, engraved frontispiece and 6 engraved plates, wide margins, browning and occasional offsetting, nineteenth century crimson straight-grain Morocco gilt, some light wear [Lieure 1333-1338; Meaume 557-563], oblong 12mo (129 x 170mm.), Paris, Israel Henriet, 1636. Jacques Callot (French; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine (an independent state on… Read more about this item

THE WORKES OF BENJAMIN JONSON. Jonson, Ben; London: Printed by Richard Bishop [and Robert Young], and are to be sold by Andrew Crooke, in St. Paules, Church-yard [1640/1641], 1640. Folio, 7 x 11 in. Second edition. Second Folio Printing. A-Z6, Aa-Zz6, Aaa-Kkk6, Lll4, A-T6. There is a frontispiece portrait of Jonson copied from Robert Vaughn's plate as well… Read more about this item

Corporation of London,. ( ) The Royal Charter of Confirmation Granted by King Charles II. To the City of London. Wherein Recited Verbatim, All the Charters to the said City, granted by his majesties Royal Predecessors, Kings and Queens of England. Taken out of the Records, And exactly Translated into English by S.G. Gent Together With and Index or Alphabetical… Read more about this item

Aurelian, Jonah. (d. 843 or 844) Ionae Avrelianensis Ecclesiae Episcopi Libri II. De Cvltv Imaginvm: Ad Carolum Caluum Aduersus haeresin Claudii Praesulis Taurinensis, ante annos quidem D.C.C. conscripti, numc vero primum ab innumeris quibus scatebant mendis repurgati. Antwerp: Ex Officina Christophori Plantini, 1565 Octavo, 2.7 x 4.25 in. Second edition, A-N8. This book is in modern binding made from blind-stamped… Read more about this item

Brilhac, Jean-Baptiste de (?-1688-? Agnes De Castro, Nouvelle Portugaise Par Mil. ******. A Amsterdam, Chez Pierre Savouret, dans le Kalver-Straat. MDCLXXXVIII (1688). [new blank], A1-A12...D1-D12; E1-E5, 106 pages. [New Blank]. 12mo Modern quarter calf with paper boards. Some spotting and toning but in good condition. Very little information on the author who took a historical event and created a… Read more about this item

Colinis, Simon de (c. 1480– c. 1546). Proverbia Salomonis. Ecclesiastes, Cantica canticorum, Liber Sapientiat, Ecclesiasticus. Parisiis, Ex Officina Simonis Colinaeis. 8vo; [New Blank], a8-i8; k8-t8; v8-x8; [New Blank]. 168 numbered leaves ; 12 cm. Monsieur Nocolaus Dieu with filigree emblem and OVOD DEI DEO (God) on back board, plus gilt spine and cover. 1524. First edition. OCLC Number:… Read more about this item

Xenophon and Herodotus. ( ) Xenophontis oratoris et historici, propter summam eius eloquentiam, doctissimorum omnium iudicio longe clarissimi, opera, quae quidem graece extant omnia, eademque eruditissimorum virorum labore in Latinam linguam conversa; ac nunc primum diligenti cura, & maximo labore de integro recognita, & in lucem edita. Quorum Catalogum pagina versa reperies. His accessit verborum et rerum gestarum Index copiosissimus… Read more about this item

St. Lo, George. (d. 1718) England's Safety: or, A Bridle to the French King. Proposing A sure Method of Encouraging NAVIGATION, and Raising Qualified Seamen for the well Manning Their Majesties FLEET on any Occasion, in a Months Time, without Impressing; And a Competent Provision for all such as shall be Wounded in Service against the Enemy, either in their… Read more about this item

Compt, Marquis de Hay: Traitte' de la Politique de France, Par Monsieur P. H. Marquis de C. A Cologne, Chez Pierre Du Mateau. 1669. 6 1/4 by 3 1/2 inches. Soft Vellum; [blank]; A12-I12; K12-L12; [blank]. Some staining but not objectionable. Closed tear on final leaf. Otherwise good condition. First Edition. Traitte de la politique de France. Par Monsieur P.H. Marquis… Read more about this item

Solutive, Barthelemy. ( ) Les Sept Trompetes Pour Reveillf (e) r Les Pecheurs, et les Induire a Faire Penitence. Composees par le R.P. Barthelemy Solutive, Frere Recolet. ET traduites de l'Italien en François. Par le R.P. Charles Jouye Religieux du même Ordre. Nouvellement corrigees, & mises en meilleur Francois. Par Mr. Le Blanc, Pretre. Rouen: Chez Jean-b. Besongne, rue Ecuyere,… Read more about this item

Maggi, Girolamo. (d. 1572) Hieronymi Magii Anglarensis De Tintinnabulums Liber Postumus. Franciscus Sweetius F. Notis illustrvir. Accedit ejusdem Magii De Equuleo Liber, cum notis G. Jungermanni. Ut & Appendix Virorum illustrium ideam argumentum pertractantium. Amsterdam: Apud Henry. Wtstenium, 1689. Duodecimo, 5.25 x 3 in. Third edition. *12, A-R12. This copy contains fifteen full-paged and three folding, engravings. This is and exceedingly… Read more about this item

Ray, John: Observations Topographical, Moral, & Physiological;} Made in a Journey Through Part of the Low-Countries, Germany, Italy, and France: with A Catalogue of Plants not Native of England, found Spontaneously growing in those Parts, and their Virtues by John Ray, Fellow of the Royal Society. London: Printed for John Martyn, Printer to the Royal Society, at the Bell in… Read more about this item

Butler, Samuel. "Hudibras. The First Part. Written in the time of the late Wars". [4], 268 pages. First Authorized Edition, first issue, with "Saint" in imprint spelled out in full; errata is present, lacking the imprimatur leaf (dated Nov. 11, 1662), and all textual errors uncorrected. London: Printed by J.G. for Richard Marriot, 1663. [bound with] "Hudibras. The Second Part.… Read more about this item

No copies of this small but nicely bound book are found for sale. OCLC only shows five libraries worldwide having copies of this book. Signed by the Author, Pierre Bourgeois to Milton Lord, who became the Boston Public Library head. written in French and in near perfect as printed and bound condition. Some slight toning and sunnint along the cloth… Read more about this item

Gertrude the Great, Saint. (1256-1302) Pratiqve Des Exercices Spiritvels, Tirée Des Oevvres de Sainte Gertrvde. Vtile & profitable à l'Ame devote, qui desire s'avancer à la perfection. Avec plusieurs Meditations & salutaires enseignmens, tant pour les personnes seculieres, que pour la Profession Religieuse, & la renovation des Vœux. Nouvelle Edition, reveuë, corrigée, & mise en la pureté de nostre langue.… Read more about this item

La Georgica di Virgilio, 1549 Nuovamente di latina in toscana favella, per Bernardino Daniello tradotta, e commentata. Appresso Ioan. Gryphio, In Venetia (Venice). [7], 105 leaves ill. 21 cm. Language: Italian descriptor: Agriculture -- Poetry. Didactic poetry, Latin -- Translations into Italian. Named Person: Virgil. Georgica -- Translations into Italian. Note(s): Printer's device… Read more about this item

Bewick, Thomas: (1753-1828) History of British Birds. The Figures Engraved on Wood by T. Bewick. Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 containing the description and history of land birds etc. Newcastle: Sol. Hodgson; Edward Walker 1797; 1804, 1804. 2 vols. 8vo. xxx, [ii], 335, [1]; xx, 400 pp. With 233 cuts of birds in the text. Contemporary half-polished calf over boards,… Read more about this item