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The first state of Mahumedism, or, An account of the author and doctrines of that imposture
Addison, Lancelot (1632-1703)
1679
First issued in the same year under the title "The life and death of Mahumed". "The epistle dedicatory" signed: Lancelot Addison.
West Barbary, or, A short narrative of the revolutions of the Kingdoms of Fez and Morocco : with an account of the present customs, sacred, civil, and domestick
Addison, Lancelot (1632-1703)
1671
"An index of the Morrish works": [7] p. at end. Indexed in: Wing A532.
West Barbary, or, A short narrative of the revolutions of the Kingdoms of Fez and Morocco : with an account of the present customs, sacred, civil, and domestick
Addison, Lancelot (1632-1703)
1671
"An index of the Morrish works": [7] p. at end. Indexed in: Wing A532.
An account of a voyage from Archangel in Russia, in the year 1697 : of the ship and company wintering near the North Cape in the latitude of 71 : their manner of living, and what they suffered by the extream cold : also remarkable observations of the climate, country and inhabitants : together with a chart, describing the place where they lay, land in view, soundings, &c
Allison, Thomas (fl. 1697)
1699
Pages 110, 112 incorrectly numbered 011, 96 repectively. Published at the request of the Russia Company, chiefly for the benefit of those who sail that way...--Title page. This writer was the capt...
Travels into divers parts of Europe and Asia, undertaken by the French king's order to discover a new way by land into China
Avril, Philippe (1654-1698)
1693
Booklist of Tim Goodwin (2pp.) at end. First gathering of the second part is signed A1-2, B3-[12].
Letters writen [sic] to a friend
Balfour, Sir Andrew (1630-1694); Murray, Patrick (1671)
1700
Dedication signed: M. Balfour. Letters addressed to Patrick Murray, of Livingstone. cf. p. iv. Pagination slightly irregular.
A new history of the life and reign of the Czar Peter the Great, Emperor of all Russia, and father of his country.... To which is prefixed, a chronological summary of the history of Russia, a political view of the constitution and a geographical description of that vast empire. ... [etc.]
Bancks, John (1709-1751)
1740
With an index. Author of the Critical review = John Banks. Not the same work as his 'History of the life and reign of the Czar Peter the Great', 1740.
The painters voyage of Italy : in which all the most famous paintings of the most eminent masters are particularised, as they are preserved in the several cities of Italy. Chiefly relating to their altar-pieces, and such other paintings as are ornamental in their churches. And also many choice pictures, kept as jewels, in the palaces of particular persons. Whereunto is added that excellent collection of signior Septale, in his closet at Milan. Illustrated with the heads of some of the most renowned painters
Barri, Giacomo (1630-1690); Lodge, William (1649-1689)
1679
The frontispiece is A2, A1 being a leaf bearing on its recto side 'Directions to place the sculptures.' The other six plates are outside the signatures and pagination. Signatures: A-L⁴. Includes...
Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M--y W---y M----e : written, during her travels in Europe, Asia and Africa, to persons of distinction, men of letters, &c. in different parts of Europe : which contain, among other curious relations, accounts of the policy and manners of the Turks; drawn from sources that have been inaccessible to other travellers : in three volumes (v.1)
Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley (1689-1762); Astell, Mary (1668-1731)
1763
With a preface by M.A., i.e. Mary Astell.
Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M--y W---y M----e : written, during her travels in Europe, Asia and Africa, to persons of distinction, men of letters, &c. in different parts of Europe : which contain, among other curious relations, accounts of the policy and manners of the Turks; drawn from sources that have been inaccessible to other travellers : in three volumes (v.2-3)
Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley (1689-1762); Astell, Mary (1668-1731)
1763
With a preface by M.A., i.e. Mary Astell.
Færoœ & Fœroa reserata, that is, A description of the islands & inhabitants of Foeroe : being seventeen islands subject to the King of Denmark, lying under 62 deg. 10 min. of North latitude : wherein several secrets of nature are brought to light, and some antiquities hitherto kept in darkness discovered
Debes, Lucas Jacobsen (1623-1675); Sterpin, Jean
1676
Numerous errors in paging. Folding map of Faeroes before title-page.