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| La Place, Pierre Antoine De (1707-1793) | 14 |
| Brotherton, Edward Allen Brotherton 1st Baron (1856-1930) | 12 |
| Brotherton, Edward Allen Brotherton | 10 |
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The English and Welch dictionary : or, the English before the Welch. Containing all the words that are necessary to understand both languages; but more especially, for the translation of the English into Welch
Roderick, John (1690 (ca.)-1735); Williams, John rector of Willey; Evans, Lewis of Llandessilio
1737
Added t.-p. : Y geirlyfr Saesneg a Chymraeg; neu'r Saesneg o flaen y Cymraeg... A ddechreuwyd ar y cyntaf gan Sion Rhydderch. First published in 1725.
The life of that most illustrious prince, Charles V, late Duke of Lorrain and Bar, generalissimo of the imperial armies
La Brune, Jean de
1691
Attributed to Jean de La Brune. Cf. BM. Place of publication from Wing. Advertisements on p. [1]-[2] at end. Sigs P and Q omitted from the register, but no break in text (the gap in signatures o...
Category: Attitudes/Opinions - Towards Joining up/Patriotism
L.M. Middleton (Dom Front) letters to her son Lt A.A. Middleton R.H.A. Madras 29.8.14 - p.1 & 2 17.9.14 - p.3.
A discourse concerning a new world & another planet : in 2 bookes
Wilkins, John (1614-1672)
1640
Collective title from engraved title-page. Each book has an individual, printed title-page. That to Book 1 reads: "The first nook. The discovery of a new world. Or, A discourse tending to prove... the...
Hudibras... Written in the time of the late wars. Corrected and amended, with several additions and annotations
Butler, Samuel (1612-1680)
1709
Each part has separate title-page. Title pages to vols. 2 and 3 read: vol.2: Hudibras. The second part. By the author of the first. Corrected and amended with several additions and annotations; vol....
The whole workes of W. Tyndall, Iohn Frith, and Doct. Barnes : three worthy martyrs and principall teachers of this Churche of England
Tyndale, William (1492-1536); Frith, John (1503-1533); Barnes, Robert (1495-1540); Foxe, John (1516-1587); Day, John (1522-1584)
1573
Preface signed: Iohn Foxe. Three title pages within architectural borders; head and tail pieces; initials. General title-page dated 1573, but individual parts dated 1572. Text in double columns wi...
Romische Historie vsz Tito liuio gezogen
Livy; Schöferlin, Bernhard; Wittig, Ivo (1507); Schöffer, Johann (1468-1531)
1505
Free adaptation from the Latin begun by Bernhard Schöferlin, continued by Ivo Wittig. Imprint from colophon. Signatures: pi⁶, chi⁶, a⁸, b-o⁶, p⁴, A⁸, B-R⁶ (-R6), Aa⁸, Bb-Dd⁶, Ee...
Arcana arcanissima, hoc est, Hieroglyphica aegyptio-graeca : vulgo necdum cognita, ad demonstrandam falsorum apud antiquos deorum, dearum, heroum, animantium, & institutorum pro sacris receptorum, originem, ex uno Aegyptiorum artificio, quod aureũ animi et corporis medicamentum peregit, deductam, unde tot poëtarum allegoriae, scriptorum narrationes fabulosae et per totam encyclopaediam errores sparsi clarissima veritatis luce manifestantur, suaeq[ue] tribui singula restituuntur, sex libris exposita
Maier, Michael (1568?-1622)
[1614]
Published in 1614 at Oppenheim and also at London (T. Creede). Reissued in 1625 at London with cancel letterpress t.p., title: De hieroglyphicis aegyptiorum libri sex (Prostat apud Societatem Londinen...
Prohemivm Marsilii Ficini Florentini in Plotinvm ad magnanimvm Lavrentivm Medicem patriae servatorem
Plotinus; Ficino, Marsilio (1433-1499); Ficino, Marsilio (1433-1499); Porphyry (234-305); Miscomini, Antonio (1476-1494); Brotherton, Edward Allen Brotherton 1st baron (1856-1930)
anno.M CCCC.LXXXXII. nonis maii. [7 May 1492]
Signatures: a¹⁰ b8 c-n¹⁰ o¹² p-z¹⁰ &¹⁰ aa-uu¹⁰ [*]². Imprint from colophon. Colophon in capitals letters on leaf uu10r reads: Magnifico svmptv Lavrentii Medicis patriae servatori...
The Florentine history in VIII. books
Machiavelli, Niccolò (1469-1527); M. K
1674
Dedication to James, Duke of Monmouth signed M.K. Signatures begin afresh, disregarding gatherings, with the commencement of each new book. Book 2 is signed Aa onwards, Book 3 Aaa onwards, Book 4 Aa...
The historie of the world in five bookes : 1 Intreating of the beginning and first ages of the same, from the Creation unto Abraham. 2 Of the times from the birth of Abraham to the destruction of the Temple of Salomon. 3 From the destruction of Jerusalem, to the time of Philip of Macedon. 4 From the raigne of Philip of Macedon, to the establishing of that kingdome in the race of Antigonus. 5 From the settled rule of Alexanders successors in the east, untill the Romans (prevailing over all) made conquest of Asia and Macedon. By Sir Walter Ralegh, knight
Raleigh, Sir Walter (1552?-1618); Pass, Simon van de (1595?-1647)
1652
Another edition of: Raleigh, Sir Walter. The history of the world. With a preliminary engraved title page ([pi]2), preceded by a page of explanatory verse on [pi]1r. Imprint from engraved title pa...
Divine poems : containing the history of Jonah. Ester. Job. Samson. Sions Sonets. Elegies
Quarles, Francis (1592-1644)
1634
With an additional engraved title-leaf reading: 'Diuine poemes reuised, and corrected with additions by the author Fra: Quarles. Printed for Iohn Marriott... 1632'. Printer's name, Miles Flesher, su...