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Phaedri Fabulae Selectae, Latine, Anglice, Gallice: Fifty Instructive and Entertaining Fables of Phaedrus, in Latin, French, and English, attempted after a new Method, for the more Speedy improvement of youth in Schools.
London: Printed for J.J. And P. Knapton et al, 1734. 8vo. Full Calf. pp xii, 124. Translated into English by Daniel Bellamy, formerly of St. John's College, Oxford; and illustrated with Curious Cuts, Copied from the Designs of the Best Masters. Full inlaid calf. Front of spine showing wear. Minor..... More
The General Gazetteer; or, Compendious Geographical Dictionary, in Miniature.
London: W Palmer, 1806. 12mo. Hardcover. pp 356, 2 frontispiece double page maps of Eastern and Western Hemispheres, 1 p Advert. 3 folding maps of Africa, Asia and Europe. Dictionary contains information on "Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provincies, Cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours.....etc." with the 'Government, Customs, Manners, and Religion, of..... More
The Natural History Of Animals, Vegetables, And, Minerals; With The Theory Of The Earth In General. Translated From The French Of Count De Buffon.
London: T Bell, 1775. 8vo. Hardcover. 5 vols (of 6). 55 engraved plates of animals. Contemporary full calf, gilt. 'Buffon's Nat. History' in gilt on label.Very nice contemporary binding. More
Letters On The Improvement Of The Mind, Address To A Young Lady
London: J. Walter, 1778. 8th Edition. 12mo. Hardcover. Pp. vii, 238, [2 - publisher's catalogue]. Ink stain at fore-edge affecting margins on most pages. Original full calf, sympathetically re-spined. A handsome binding of this popular book advising ladies how they should conduct themselves. More
The Second Part Of The Institutes Of The Lawes Of England Containing The Exposition Of Many Ancient And Other Statutes.
London: M. Flesher & R. Young, 1642. 1st Edition. 4to. Hardcover. Pp. x, 746, [1- imprint]. Frontispiece portrait, engraved decorated title page. Original boards, re-spined. A very good copy of the first edition giving a line-by-line exposition of the Magna Carta. During the reign of James I, Coke conducted the..... More
The Peerage Of Scotland Containing An Historical And Genealogical Account Of The Nobility of That Kingdom. Collected From Publick Records Of The Nation, The Charters And Other Writings Of Nobility, From The Most Approved Histories
Edinburgh: 1716. 1st Edition. Folio. Hardcover. pp. vii, 502, iii (index). Title page in red and black. Original panelled calf. Minor rubbing. A beautiful original copy of this rare work by George Crawfurd, a Scottish genealogist and historian. More
The Baronage Of England, Or An Historical Account Of The Lives And Most Memorable Actions Of Our English Nobility In The Saxons Time, To The Norman Conquest; And From Thence, Of Those Who Had Their Rife Before The End Of King Henry The Third's Reign. Deduced From The Publick Records, Antient Historians, And Other Authorities
London: Tho. Newcombe, Abel Roper, John Martin & Henry Herringman. 1675. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. Hardcover. 3 Vols (in 2). Folio. pp. Vol I: title page, dedication (to Charles II), [viii] preface, 790, [2 - index]; Vol. II [viii], 488, [3] index [1], [1 Review of..... More
The Beggar's Opera As It Is Acted At The Theatre-Royal In Lincolns-Inn Fields
London: John Watts, 1729. 3rd Edition. Sm 4to. Hardcover. Pp. [8], 60, 46 (Printed Music, Overture & Songs): Polly: An Opera. Being the Second Part of The Beggar's Opera: viii, 72, 31 (Music). Title page in red and black, pages of music. Original full blind-stamped suede with later re-spining in..... More
Dr Goldsmith's Natural History of Animals, viz, Beasts, Serpents, Birds, and Fishes, Insects, with a particular account of the manner of catching whales in Greenland.
London: T Pridden, 1790. 1st Edition. 12mo. Hardcover. pp [4], 207, 92 plates, lacking engraved frontispiece and pp146-148 containing folding plate of the Greenland Whale fishery. Early cloth and attractive calf spine label. The book is in 5 parts with numerous wonderful engravings of animals, birds, fishes, snakes and insects..... More
The Naval and Military History of the Wars of England, including the Wars of Scotland and Ireland
Author. 8vo. Hardcover. 3 of 4 vols. Full tree calf, gilt spine, red label. Finely bound copies of this comprehensive account of naval and military history. c 1790s. More
Nobilis Hannoniae Comitatus Descrip.
1572. No Binding. Double page copper engraving of Flanders. From the famous atlas The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, based on an earlier1548 map by Jacques and Jean Surhon. Only about a hundred copies of this map were printed. Strapwork cartouche, coats of arms. A very attractive and scarce sixteenth century map..... More
Magica Adamica: or the Antiquitie of Magic, and the Descent thereof from Adam downwards, proved. ...
London: T. W. for H Blunden, 1650. 12mo. Hardcover. [14] pp 40. Together with: The Man-mouse taken in a trap, and tortur'd to death for gnawing the Margins of Eugenius Philalethes, London: sold at the Castle in Corn-Hill, 1650, pp [6], 116. Bound in one in contemporary calf. Front joint..... More
mblems and Heiroglyphics of the Life of Man, Modernised. In four books.
London: Cooke. Small 8vo. Hardcover. pp191 Original front roan board only. Each leaf has a woodcut illustration of the emblems relating to the text opposite. c.1790. Unusual item with fascinating illustrations. More
Sylva Sylvarum: Or, A Natural Historie. In Ten Centuries.
London: William Rawley, 1639. 4to. Hardcover. pp.xiv, 218, [20], 'New Atlantis. A Worke Unfinished. Written By The Right Honourable Francis, Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Alban', [1], 43, [2]. Written By The Right Honourable Francis L. Verulam Viscount St. Alban. Published After The Author's Death, By William Rawley Doctor In Divinity..... More
A Treatise On The Art Of War: Dedicated To The Kings Most Excellent Majesty And Written By The Right Honourable Roger Earl Of Orrery
London: Henry Herringman, 1677. Folio. Original Boards. Pp. xiii, [1], 206. 6 plates, including 2 folding tables & 1 birds-eye-view of a regimental village, and a dedication to King Charles II. Lacks frontispiece. Original panelled roan (pitted), later neatly re-backed with original spine label. An important treatise on the art..... More
The Memories Of Sir James Melvil Of Hal-Hill: Containing An Impartial Account Of The Most Remarkable Affairs Of State During The Last Age, Not Mention'd By Other Historians: More Particularly Relating To The Kingdoms Of England And Scotland, Under The Reigns Of Queen Elizabeth, Mary Queen Of Scots And King James.
London: E.H. for Robert, 1683. 4to. Hardcover. Pp. [16], 204, [24], [3 -alphabetical interpretation]. Original calf boards, cracked and a little defective with later respining. A good original copy of this interesting work. Melvil was page to Mary Queen of Scots, emissary from Mary to Elizabeth I, and adviser to..... More
De Bello Belgico. The History Of The Low-Countrey Warres. Written In Latine By Famianus Strada; In English By Sr. Rob. Stapylton.
London: Humphrey Moseley, 1650. Folio. Hardcover. In 10 books. pp. [6], 143, 83, [3]58, 24, [40 - table], [2]. 13 plates of 14, (missing frontispiece) plates. Original full roan with slightly later endpapers. Untrimmed. Title page laid down, endpapers and preliminaries with pink staining. Two leaves repaired and tipped in..... More
of DU BARTAS, Henry Smith....His Diuine Weekes And Workes ....
London: Robert Young, 1633. Folio. Calf. of DU BARTAS, Henry Smith; Guy Du Faur, Seigneur De Pibrac; Odet De La Noue, Seigneur De Te?ligny; Girolamo Fracastoro; George Goodwin; And Pierre Matthieu His Diuine Weekes And Workes With A Compleate Collectio(n) Of All The Other Most Delight-Full Workes. Translated And Written..... More
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