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1684 Emblemes by Fra Quarles Illustrated Engravings Grotesque Emblems FrancisLondon: 1684A wonderfully illustrated example of this book of emblems by Francis Quarles.
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1637 Foure Bookes of DU BARTAS scarce FIRST EDITIONLondon: 1637A scarce first edition of L'Isle's translation of the works of Du Bartas
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1675 HUGHES QUERIES or CHOICE CASES FOR MOOTS ScarceLondon: 1675A scarce copy of one of earliest works on cases for moot courts.
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1689 L'ambassadeur et Ses Fonctions Monsieur de WicquefortCologne: 1689A scarce and early collection of works, discussing political issues surrounding restoration France, and King Louis XIV.
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1669-1670 Liturgical Discourse R. Mason, A. FranciscoLondon: 1669-1670A scarce first edition of A Liturgical Discourse by Richard Mason, known as Angelus a Sancto Francisco.
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c1678 DIVINE CONDUCT By John FLAVEL NoncomformistLondon: c1678An extremely scarce, first edition of John Flavel's Divine Conduct.
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1698 Nouveau Voyage d'un Pais plus Grand que L'Europe Louis Hennepin FirstUtrecht: 1698A first edition of this work by Louis Hennepin.
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1657 Letters of Affaires Love and Courtship Monsieur de Voiture First English EdLondon: 1657The First English edition of Vincent Voiture's letters.
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1658 The Choyce Letters of Monsieur De Balzac Translated to English IllustratedLondon: 1658An English translation of Jean-Louis Guez Balzac's letters.
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1658 Opuscula Varia Posthuma Philosophica Civilia Francis Bacon Scarce First EdLondon: 1658A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this important collection of posthumously published essays by Sir Francis Bacon.
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1603 Vitae Comparatae Aristotelis Ac Demosthenis Andreas Schottus Scarce PrivateAugsburg: 1603A very scarce copy of this work by Andre Schott.
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1625 Georg Draud Bibliotheca Classica Libri Theologici Very Scarce CatalogueFrancofurti ad Moenum: 1625A very scarce copy of the Bibliotheca Classica by Georg Draud.
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1623 Chronicon Originis et Fundationis Scheyern Abbey History ScarceLondon: 1623A scarce edition of this chronicle of the Benedictine monks of the Scheyern Abbey (Kloster-Scheyern) in Germany.
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1664 John Evelyn Sylva a Discourse of Forest-Trees First Edition UncommonLondon: 1664An uncommon first edition of this important work on Forestry.
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1700 Les Delices des Pais Bas Delights of the Netherlands Fold Out IllustrationsBrussels: 1700A scarce illustrated edition of the features of the Netherlands.
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1692-94 6vols of Letters Writ By A Turkish Spy Vols I II IV V VI VII OttomanLondon: 1691, 1692, 1694Six volumes of the scarce English translation of Letters Writ by a Turkish Spy.
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1636 Machiavels Discourses Upon the First Decade of T Livius First English EdLondon: 1636Niccolo Machiavelli's political history work Discourses on Livy.
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1671 The Honour of Chivalry The Famous and Delectable History Kirkman FernandezLondon: 1671An early English translation of Jeronimo Fernandez' The Honour of Chivalry.
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c1660 Works of Vincenzo CARAFA Society of Jesus JesuitColonia Agrippina: 1660A collection of rather scarce religious works from Servant of God, Vincenzo Carafa, Superior-General of the Society of Jesus.
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1651 Markham's Maister-Peece Smith Farrier Horse-Leech Very ScarceLondon: 1651A very scarce seventeenth-century copy of this work on equestrian care from Gervase Markham.
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1619 William Lambard Eirenarcha Duties of Constables Duties of Ministers HistoryLondon : 1619A handsome edition of Eirenarcha by William Lambard bound together with his Duties of the Ministers of the Peace.
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1564 Il Metamorfosi Metallico et Humano Di Giovanni Battista Nazari Alchemy 1stBrescia: 1564An extremely scarce work on alchemical transformation and allegorical alchemy.
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1650-1713 Seven Scarce Biographical Pamphlets Lancelot Andrews Pompey MiltonVarious: 1650-1713A collection of seven scarce seventeenth and eighteenth-century pamphlets detailing the life, works, letters, deeds and crimes of various men of merit and dishonour.
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1606 Of the Church by RICHARD FIELD First EditionLondon: 1606A very scarce first edition of Richard Field's Of the Church.
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1569 CHRONICLE at Large AFFAYRES of ENGLAND GRAFTONLondon: 1569A scarce 'Seconde Volume' of Grafton's A Chronicle at Large and Meere History of the Affayres of Englande.
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1652 The Ladies Dispensatory With an Alphabetical Table Very ScarceLondon: 1652A scarce copy of this medical reference book.
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1696 The Works of the Famous and Worthy Knight Sir David Lindesay Lindsay PoemGlasgow: 1696The poetical works of Sir David Lindesay (c 1490- c1555).
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1650 3vol Danielis Sennerti Opera Scarce Latin Science Works Daniel SennertLugduni: 1650A very scarce copy of the collected works of German physician Daniel Sennert.
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1610 Generall HISTOIRE of TURKES Richard KNOLLES SecondLondon: 1610The second edition of this major work in English of Ottoman history, enlarged from the first edition, and rather more sought after and valuable than the first as a result. Though lacking a couple of leaves, the author's text is complete, and has the portr
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1673 Nicholas Culpeper Two Treatises Venereal Pox Of the Gout Scarce MedicineLondon: 1673A scarce copy of these two medical treatises translated by Nicholas Culpeper.
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1623 Leonis Magnis Romani Pontificis Eius Nominis Primi Maximi Tavrinensi ScarceParis: 1623A scarce collection of seventeenth century religious texts Leonis Magnis Romani Pontificis Eius Nominis Primi, Maximi Tavrinensis Episcopi, Petri Chrysologi Ravennatis Episcopi, Fulgentii Episcopi Ruspensis & Valeriani Epsicopi Cemeliensis, Opera Omnia Qu
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1670-85 PARLIAMENT Proceedings Bills Scobel DoddridgeLondon: 1685A collection of political and legal works from the seventeenth century.
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1682-3 The Lord Keeper's Speech to Mr Serjeant Saunders Lord Chief of JusticeLondon: 1682-3A speech from the late seventeenth century.
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1675 Antiquitates Lives Jesus Apostles Taylor Cave 1STLondon: 1675Two Volumes in one. A regency leatherbound volume with marble paper covered boards, engraved frontispiece, and illustrations.
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1687 A Second Guide to Heaven. Samuel Hardy Nonconformist ScarceLondon: 1687An extremely scarce edition of Samuel Hardy's Second Guide to Heaven.
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1911 5vols History Of Painting Haldane Macfall Frank Brangwyn Colour PlatesLondon: 1922Five of eight volumes of Macfall's work, illustrated throughout.
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1656 Reports THOMAS OWEN Legal Cases Sixteenth CenturyLondon: 1656A collection of sixteenth century legal cases heard by respected judge Thomas Owen, with a brief description of each case and the outcome.
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1668 De L'usage des Passions par Le R P I F SenaultAmsterdam : 1668A very interesting book on philosophy from the 17th century.
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1698 Pneumatologia A Treatise of the Soul of Man John Flavell Presbyterian ScarceLonond: [1698]One of Flavell's best works, this volume covers the immortal and divine nature of the soul.
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1692 Miscellaneous Essays by Monsieur St Euremont Translated Mr Dryden Volume ILondon: 1692A collection of Saint-Evremond's essays, continued by John Dryden.
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1674-c1696 Elementa Philosophica de Cive & Eyphma Compendiarium Thom HobbesZeidlerum and Lipsiae: c1674-1696A sought after collection of scarce philosophical works from early English political philosopher, Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury.
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1681-3 The UNEQUAL MATCH Or Mary Of Anjou Queen Of MajorcaLondon: 1681-3The extremely rare first edition of the English translation of Jean de la Chapelle's historical novel.
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1682 Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera Illustrated Engraved Works of Horace Quarto PouissinParisiis: 1682A scarce royal quarto edition of leading Roman lyric poet Horace's works. Embellished throughout, with many head pieces in addition to illuminated letters.
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1684 Cowell And Manley Nomothetes The Interpreter Words And Terms Used In LawsLondon: 1684A very scarce second edition of Nomothetes: The Interpreter Containing the Genuine Signification of Such Obscure Words and Terms Used Either in the Common or Statute Lawes of this Realm first compiled by the learned Dr. Cowel.
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1609 Georgii Buchanani Scoti First Edition Illustrated George BuchananHeidelberg: 1609A scarce, two volume first edition this collection of George Buchanan's poetical works.
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1630 Institutione juris Anglicani, ad methodum Serium First Reissue John CowellFitzeri : 1630A very scarce edition of one of the first pieces of legal work to propose the option of Civil Law in Britain.
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1700 Vita Virtu ST FRANCIS CARACCIOLI Piselli FirstLondon: 1700The first edition of this scarce biography of St. Francis Caraccioli, written before he was beatified, including descriptions of his miracles, in a contemporary binding.
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1674 BREVINT Saul Samuel ENDOR Rome SALVATION ReligionOxford: 1674A early religious work by Daniel Brevint, 'Saul and Samuel at Endor', rebound in a lovely leather binding.
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1651 The Touchstone of Common Assurances William Sheppard Second EditionLondon: 1651A second edition of this work by William Sheppard.
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1699 Harmonia Evangelica Jean Leclerc Joanne Clerico Essays on the Gospel ScarceAmstelodami [Amsterdam]: 1699A very scarce copy of Jean Leclerc's dissertations on the gospels.
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1668 Vossius Theologia Gentili et Physiologia ChristianaAmsterdam: 1668A single volume of Gehrard Voss's (1577-1649) intriguing catalogue of pre-Christian paganism.
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1680 Actes et Memoires Negotiations de la Paix de Nimegue War Diplomacy ScarceAmsterdam: 1680A rare collection of 17th century diplomatic texts, treatise, negotiation and correspondence.
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c1616 Marco de Huertos Dialecticae Disputationes Latin Dialectic DiscussionsToledo: c1616A scarce Seventeenth Century Spanish work on Dominican Theology and practices. In Latin.
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c1700 The Voyages and Descriptions William Dampier Maps Part II MalaccaLondon: c1700A scarce copy of this work by William Dampier, in a leather binding.
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1671 The Works of The Reverend and Learned Mr John Gregory In Two Parts First edLondon: 1671A fascinating work of observational essays and religious notations, by Mr John Gregory.
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1670 The Life and Death of William Wallis the Cobler of Glocester Biography Nonconformist Tract ConventicleismLondon: 1670The first edition of this scarce tract on Ralph Wallis, a nonconformist pamphleteer known as 'the Cobler of Gloucester'. This tract appeared following the death of Wallis and focuses on Wallis' ideas and his pamphleteering.
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1634 Resolutiones Morales in Compendium RedactaeLugduni: 1634A very scarce original Latin edition of Antonino Diana's casuistic treatise, an important moral Catholic work.
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1871 North America No. 3 Protocols of Conferences Held at WashingtonLondon: 1871An 19th century act relating to North America.
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1602 Emblemes Ou Devises Chrestiennes Georgette de Montenay Very Scarce ProtestantNot Stated: c1600A very scarce copy of Georgette de Montenay's collection of Christian emblems. Comprising of one hundred morals and poems accompanied by beautiful engravings by Pierre Woeiriot.
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1679-80 8 vol in1 The Popish Plot and Meal Tub Plot Pamphlets Elizabeth Cellier Titus Oates ScarceLondon: 1679-1680A selection of very scarce pamphlet publications emphasising the anti-Catholic sentiment, and hysteria caused by the 'Popish' plots against the British Monarchy in the seventeenth century.
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1663 Some Motives and Incentives ot the Love of God Robert Boyle ThirdLondon: 1663A scarce collection of two works of theology by Robert Boyle.
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1676 Counsellor Manners His Last Legacy to His Son Enriched Josiah Dare ScarceLondon: 1676An very scarce instructional guide to seventeenth century society.
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1684 Edmund Bohun the Justice of the Peace His Calling Moral Essay First ScarceLondon: 1684A scarce first edition of Justice of Peace, His Calling; A Moral Essay written anonymously by Edmund Bohun.
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1678 William Nicholson Full Exposition of the Catechism of the Church of EnglandLondon: 1678An interesting edition of William Nicholson's Exposition of the Church Catechism.
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1663 Origines Acrae Rational Account Christian Faith Edward StillingfleetLondon: 1663A scarce edition of this religious volume examining the scriptures of Christianity.
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1646 The Booke Called The Mirrour of Justices by Andrew Horne Legal CriticismLondon: 1646A first English language edition, translated from the French work of medieval lawyer, Andrew Horn.
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1700 A Demonstration of the Messias Part III Richard Kidder Bishop of Bath WellsLondon: 1700The Rev Richard Kidder's text against the Jewish religion.
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1682 David Lloyd Dying and Dead Men's Living Words Religion PhilosophyLondon: 1682A scarce first edition of David Lloyd's Dying and Dead Men's Living Words.
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1697 Religious Perfection or a Third Part of the Enquiry after Happiness SecondLondon: 1697A interesting devotional work by Richard Lucas.
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1677 Commentary Prophesy MALACHI Pocock RELIGION ChurchOxford: 1677A very scarce and important early volume bound in decorative, paper covered boards.
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1676 The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain England Scotland Ireland SpeedLondon: 1676A collection of leaves from the highly sought after geographical work; The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain.
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1684 The Tryal and Conviction of Sr Sam Bernadiston Bart High-Misdemeanor FirstLondon: 1684A first edition copy of George Jeffreys' account of the trial of Sir Samuel Barnardiston, expertly rebound in cloth.
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1644 Matthaei Paris Monachi Albanenfis Angli Historia MaiorParis: 1644A scarce edition of William Watts's revised edition of the life and historical works of Matthaeus Parisiensis.
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1659 In Omnes DIUI PAULI Apostoli Epistolas Commentaria Tomus SecundusParisiis : 1659This early work explores the teachings and writings of Paul the Apostle, who is described as the most influential early Christian missionary.
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1696 The History of the Revolutions in Sweden J Mitchel Vertat Second EdLondon: 1696The second English translation of this revolutionary history of Sweden. A scarce work, translated from the French of the Abbot Vertat by J Mitchel. Illustrated, with a folding map.
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1691 Anglo Britanni Thomas Guidott Illus De Thermis Britannicis Tractatus RomanLondon: 1691The first edition of this Latin work regarding thermal baths and their medical properties. A scarce and fascinating work by this pioneering doctor of 'physick'.
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1700 Essays upon Several Moral Subjects Jeremy Collier Fourth Edition ScarceLondon: 1700A scarce early edition of these essays by Jeremy Collier. Two volumes bound as one,
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1631 Casparis Barlaei Poematum New Ed Pocket Sized Illustrated Title PageLvgdv Batav: 1631A lovely pocket sized collection of poetry. Well preserved, and in a very clean state. In Latin, this work is by the hand of Caspar Barlaeus.
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1679 The Loyal Citizen Revived a Speech Alderman Garroway Very Scarce 1642London: 1679A very scarce copy of Sir Henry Garraway's speech delivered in 1642. This work is a reviving of the speech, which was originally circulated in 1643.
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1693 L'Histoire Poetique Ancient Poets Pere Gautruche FrenchParis: 1693Pierre Gautruche's work on ancient poets and Greek mythology, in a smart full leather binding.
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1694 Le Caractere de la Reine Elizabet Bohun Very Scarce FrenchLa Haye: 1694A very scarce French translation of Edmund Bohun's fascinating study of the character of Queen Elizabeth I.
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1674 I Ragguagli di Parnasso Traiano Boccalini 3rd Edition Corrected Very ScarceLondon: 1674The third edition of Henry Carey's translation of this famous Italian satire. A very scarce work, particularly in this early edition.
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1603 Concordantiae Bibliorum Utriusque Testamenti Veteris et Novi ConcordanceLugduni: 1603A very scarce early seventeenth century Biblical concordance published in France.
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1615 L'Opere di Virgilio Mantoano Works of Virgil Edited Giovanni Fabrini ScarceVenetia: 1615A very scarce collection of Virgil's works. Being the Eclogues, Georgics and his epic, Aeneid. With extensive notes in the vernacular Tuscan language and the original text presented in Vulgar Latin.
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1614 4vol in 1 Examinis Concilii Tridentini Martin Chemnitz Lutheran Very Scarce EditionGeneva: 1614A very scarce edition of this highly influnetial Lutheran work regarding the Council of Trent by noted theological scholar Martin Chemnitz.
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1615 Pontificale Romanum Clementis VIII Latin Pontifical Liturgy Very ScarceParisiis: 1615A very scarce and well preserved Roman Pontifical, being the Clement VIII version. A lovely folio work, which is a piece of Catholic history.
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1673 2vol in1 Marii Mercatoris S Augustino Aequalis Opera Latin Jean GarnierParisiis: 1673A scarce, first edition of Jean Garnier's editorial of Marii Mercatoris' works.
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1639 10 vols in 4 Locorum Theologicorum Johann Gerhard Very Scarce Latin LutheranGeneva: 1639The very scarce ten volume work of highly influential seventeenth century Lutheran church leader and theologian, complete in ten volumes, bound across four and with charming woodcut detail to each title page.
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1684 Lucii Coelii Lacatanii Firmiani Opera Thomas Spark First Ed Very Scarce PhillpottsOxford: 1684The first edition of this very scarce Latin work regarding the works of early Christian author, Lacantius, by noted classical scholar, Thomas Spark.
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1654 Florum Historiae 1st Ed Scarce Richard Smith Ecclesiastical History LatinParisiis: 1654The first edition of this Latin work regarding the ecclesiastical history of England. Written in the seventeenth century, this is a very scarce work by the once Vicar Apostolic of England, Richard Smith.
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1685 SIR HENRY WOTTON Reliquiae Wottonianae BIOGRAPHIESLondon: 1685A nicely rebound copy of the fourth edition of Henry Wotton's 'Reliquiae Wottonianae'.
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1654 English Commonwealth History scarceLondon: 1654A scarce Latin pamphlet on the Commonwealth of England.
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1700 De Veritate Religionis H.Grotius LATIN ProtestantOxoniae : 1700A Latin and Greek translation of 'De Veritate Religionis Christianae' by Hugo Grotius.
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Tratado Nuevo de las Cosas Maravillosas de la Alma Ciudad de RomaRoma: 1610A first edition copy of Pietro Felini's guide to the antiquities of Rome. With many in-text wood cuts. Rare, last seen at auction in 1998.
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Les Sept Entretiens Satiriques D'AloisiaCologne: 1681A very scarce work of seventeenth century erotica by Nicolas Chorier. This is a very early French translation of the work, which is one of the earliest pieces of erotica in Latin.
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Dn Antonii Gomezii IC Celeberrimi In Academia Salmantina Olim Ivris CivilisColoniae Allobrogum: 1615A very scarce legal work, originally published in the sixteenth century, by Spanish jurist and priest Antonio Gomez. This early seventeenth century reprint has been expanded by his grandson, Diego Gomez Cornejo.
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Republicas Del MundoMedina : 1575An extremely scarce first edition volume of this early and extremely influential work of world history, penned by the highly controversial Jesuit Friar and pseudo-historian Fray Hieronymo Roman.
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An Account of Mr Cawdry's Triplex Diatribe Concerning Superstition Will-WorshipLondon: 1655Henry Hammond's rebuttal to and analysis of Daniel Cawdry's controversial work 'A Diatribe Concerning Superstition'. A very scarce and early work regarding superstition.
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1614 The History of Great Britaine under the Conquests of ye RomansLondon: 1614A very scarce edition of this highly historically significant work of British history, written by an extremely influential historian and cartographer and offering a thorough exegesis of early British history from Julius Caesar to King James.
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I Ieroglifici Ouero Commentarii Delle Occulte SignificationiVenetia: 1625An uncommon Italian language edition of this famed early study on Egyptian hieroglyphs. This study looks at hieroglyphics and their use in allegory.
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Eyphka Eyphka Virtuous Woman Found Her Loss Bewailed and Character ExemplifiedLondon: 1678Here appears the first printings of The Countess of Warwick, Mary Rich's writings. These were previously unpublished and are here in the form of a very scarce dedicatory sermon, written in honour of March Rich.
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Artachthos or A New Booke declaring the Assise or Weight of BreadLondon: 1638A very scarce and detailed work regarding the Assize of Bread during the seventeenth century. Retaining the charming engraved title page, which provides a step-by-step guide to making bread.
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English Liberties Or the Free-Born Subject's Inheritance Magna ChartaLondon: 1682The extremely scarce first edition of this important legal work which defends habeas corpus and produces arguments for many legal freedoms based on the Magna Carta. Care's work was the first law book sold and circulated colonial America.
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The Queens Closet Opened Being Incomparable Secrets in PhysickLondon: 1696The tenth edition of this very scarce, anonymously written work regarding the customs and kitchens of the old aristocracy. This work was first published during Cromwell's Commonwealth
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Nehemiah, or, the Excellent Governor. Being a Discourse DeliveredOxford: 1670A very scarce first edition of John Parry's sermons on Nehemiah, delivered before Thomas Earl of Ossory in 1669.
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A Perambulation of Kent Conteining The Description Hystorie and CustomesLondon: 1596A very original copy of William Lambarde's important County history work on Kent with an interesting and relevant provenance. This formed the first English county history, which is said to have inspired all subsequent county history works.
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Great Brittans Little Calendar: or, Triple Diarie, In Rememberance of Three DaiesLondon: 1618A very scarce work by Samuel Garey discussing three important days in the life of James I, his coronation, and two attempts on his life. A very scarce work, last seen at auction in 2002.
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Three Pamphlets of SermonsLondon: 1643-44A very scarce collection of three sermons delivered on fast-days by Herbert Palmer, William Reyner, and Christopher Tesdale in the mid seventeenth century. None of the works have been seen at auction.
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Moses and Aaron Romanae Historiae Archaeologiciae AtticaeLondon and Oxford: 1634-1638A sammelband of theological and historical works that, although issued separately, are typically found bound together due to their use as school text-books in the seventeenth century.
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Reflections Upon The New Test and The Reply Thereto with a LetterLondon: 1687A seventeenth century pamphlet concerning Daniel Defoe's 'A New Test of the Church of England's Loyalty' and 'A Reply to the New Test of The Church of England's Loyalty'.
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An Address to His Grace the Lord Archbishop of CanterburyLondon: 1688Two politically fuelled pamphlets regarding the fallout following James II's Penal Laws. These pamphlets directly relate to the Seven Bishops' petition.
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James Stewart’s ansvver to a letter writ by Mijn Heer FagelLondon: 1688A seventeenth century pamphlet regarding the repeal of the Penal Laws and Test Acts during the Glorious Revolution. Being a letter written by Sir James Stewart.
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The Minister's Reasons For His Not Reading the Kings Declaration Friendly DebatedLondon: 1688A very scarce copy of this anonymous pamphlet discussing James II's Declaration of Indulgence, one of the factors that led to his deposition in the 1688 Glorious Revolution.
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Draconica: or, an Abstract of all the Penal Laws Touching Matters of ReligionLondon: 1688A very scarce third edition of the political journalist Henry Care's interesting pamphlet looking at the penal laws of the Church of England, and the persecution of the laws against dissenters. An interesting work on the lead up to the Glorious Revolution
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A Letter to Both Houses of Parliament on the Subject of Their PresentParis: 1679A very scarce letter to the Houses of Parliament, discussing their persecution in the late seventeenth century against the Roman Catholics in England.
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Resolves: Divine, Moral, PoliticalLondon: 1661A very important edition of this collection of short essays, and the first to include Lusoria and A Brief Character of The Low-Countries Under The States. The work is considered a pioneering piece in the genre of literary essays, with this being a particu
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A Sermon of St. Peter, St Peter Supremacy Faithfully Discuss'dLondon: 1686A very scarce collection of two Catholic works preaching about Saint Peter the Apostle, written by the alomer the Mary of Modena, Thomas Godden, and William Clenche. An interesting work on Catholicism during religious turmoil in Britain.
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The Works of that Learned and Judicious Divine Mr Richard HookerLondon: 1676An early edition of the works of Richard Hooker, a noted English priest, regarded as one of the most influential English theologians of the sixteenth century. This work contains his highly provocative refutation of Puritanism.
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Animadversions on a Late Paper, Entituled, a Letter to a DissenterLondon: 1687A very scarce first edition of Henry Care's pamphlet writing against George Savile's 'Letter to a Dissenter'. Care supported James II and his wish to make a system of free religion in Britain.
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A Letter to Dr. E.S. Concerning His Late Letter to Mr G and the Account He GivesLondon: 1687A very scarce first edition of Edward Meredith's response to Edward Stillingfleet's pamphlet against the Catholics in a time of religious turmoil in the reign of James II, in the lead up to the Glorious Revolution.
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A Discourse For Taking Off the Tests and Penal Laws About ReligionLondon: 1687A very sarce first edition of a pamphlet written against the penal laws and test acts that were in place in England, persecuting those who did not belong to the Church of England.
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1618 Poemata Sacra Cum Alijs Opusculis P AdamsonLondon: 1618The important and scarce large paper copy, of the first edition of Patrick Adamson's poetry, rebound in a sumptuous morocco binding at the National Library of Wales. A very scarce work.
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1641 Historia Delle Guerre Civili di FranciaVenetia; [Venice]: 1641A smartly rebound copy of an early edition of Enrico Caterino Davila's enriched and illuminating history of the French Civil Wars between the years 1562 and 1598, written here in the original Italian.
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1665 Cosmographie in Four Books Containing the Chorographie and HistorieLondon: 1665The very scarce third edition of Peter Heylyn's noted history, which touches on the world's geography, climate, belief systems, customs, politics and more.
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1700 Fables Ancient and Modern Translated into VerseLondon: 1700The first edition of John Dryden's collected fables. In a very smart contemporary mottled calf binding. These translations are regarded as one of Dryden's greatest works.
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1596 Con L'Espositioni Di Christoforo Et D'Alessandro VellvtelloVenetia: 1596An important early scholarly edition of Dante's incredibly influential pre-eminent poem the 'Divine Comedy'. Containing commentaries by both Landino and Vellutello. A very scarce issue of this poem, which is uncommon in any edition.
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1599 Tabulae Astronomicae: Quibus Facile Omnia Capita, Quae ad Usum SphaeraeAntverpiae; [Antwerp]: 1599A very scarce first edition of this fascinating early Latin work on astronomy, written during the Copernican Revolution. This work contains countless tables for astronomical reference. Illustrated with three folding plates.
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1568 Sommario di Tutte le Scienze del Magnifico Messer Domenico DelfinoVenetia; [Venice]: 1568A very scarce translation of Alfonso de la Torre's important humanist work on morals and human wisdom, here translated into Italian by Domencio Delfino, who was wrongly thought to be the sole author of this work.
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1582 Discorso del S. Guglielmo Choul Centilhuomo Lionese, Consigliero del reVinegia; [Venice]: 1582A scarce work on the Roman and Ottoman militaries, written by the antiquarian and historian Guillaume de Choul and Francesco Sansovino. In Italian. Illustrated throughout with woodcuts. Complete with the rarely seen Roman camp folding plate.
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1624 Anton Mariae Gratiani a Burgo S. Sepulchri Epis Copi Amerini de Bello Cyprio[Basel]: 1624A very scarce Latin work looking at the history of Cyprus during the Venetian rule in the fifteenth and sixteenth century, written by Antonio Maria Graziani. Illustrated with an architectonic engraved title page.
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1642 Ranicorum Monumentorum Libri Sex: E Spissis Aniquitatum Tenebris et in DaniaHafniae; [Copenhagen]: 1642-43A very scarce first edition of Ole Worm's important work studying the ancient runestones in Scandinavia, his work being the beginning of Danish research into runes, with information on runestones now lost. Illustrated throughout, including with a folding
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1682 Seneca de Beneficii Trasportato dal Latino da Angelo Nicolosi SegretarioVenice: 1682An Italian edition of Seneca the Younger's collection of essays discussing morals and gifts, 'De Beneficii', illustrated with a woodcut vignette to the title.
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1691 Historiae Britannicae Saxonicae Anglo-Danicae Scriptores XVOxford: 1691The first edition of this volume of Thomas Gale's famed historical work regarding England. Containing monastic chronicles and early annals.
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1686 Vocabolario Degli Accademici Della CruscaVenetia; [Venice]: 1686A scarce edition of this important Italian dictionary, being the second modern European dictionary that was ever published.
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1664 Congregatione Sacroum Rituum Siue EminentissimoRomae; [Rome]: 1664A very scarce Latin work on the Martyrs of Gorkum, written just before the beatification of the nineteen martyrs.
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1694 Societatis Iesu Siculi CaltanisettensisVenetiis; [Venice]: 1694A very scarce Latin discussion and analysis of the the Ten Commandments, written by the moral theologian Tommaso Tamburini, being complete as two volumes in one.
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1617 Manuale Praelatorum Regularium, in quo Religionum Omnium OriginesColoniae Agrippinae: 1617An incredibly scarce Latin work discussing the Gospel of John in the Bible in relation to the Catholic religion, written by the Monk Luis de Miranda.
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1617 De Summo Bono et Aeterna Beatitudine HominisVenetiis; [Venice]: 1617A very scarce collection of three works written by the Flemish moral theologian Leonardus Lessius, discussing religion and morals.
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1594 Ad Clementem VIII Pont Max Bartholomaei Ugolini IurisconsBononiae: 1594An incredibly scarce Latin work on the censure of the church of the Catholic religion, written by Bartholomeo Ugolini.
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1581 Consilia Eminentissimi I. V. Interpretis D. Francisci ZabarellaeVenetiis; [Venice]: 1581A very scarce Catholic Latin work by Francesco Zabarella, being a collection of suggestions and advice for the reader relating to the Christian faith.
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1580 Trattato Dell'Amore Humano Dell'EcclellenteBologna: 1580The second edition of Flaminio De Nobili's very scarce treatise on Human Love. In a contemporary vellum binding.
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1682 Pharmacopoeia Londinensis or the New London DispensatoryLondon: 1682The scarce second edition of Thomas Salmon's translation of the noted medical text 'Pharmacopoeia Londinensis'.
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1611 The Soule's Immortalitie Or Certaine Discourses Defending the Immortalitie of the SouleLondon: 1611A very scarce anthological work of both ancient and medieval author's writings on immortality, life and death. Compiled and edited by one John Jackson.
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1689 Answer to a Paper, Entituled, the Grievances of His Majesty's SubjectsLondon: 1689A very scarce pamphlet discussing the Council of Wales and the Marches in the seventeenth century, just before its abolition later that year.
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1685 Histoire de La Guerre De ChypreParis: 1685The first edition of this historical work regarding the War of Cyprus by Antoine Maria Gratiani. Atabey notes this book as being one of the basic sources for the Turkish conquest of Cyprus in 1572.
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1655 De Imitatione Jesu Patientis Sive de Morte et VitaAntwerp: 1655A very scarce Latin work, discussing in detail the sufferings of Jesus from the Jesuit and Catholic point of view, a similar school of teaching as Thomas a Kempis.
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1689 The Fourth and Last Collection of Poems Satyrs Songs etc.London: 1689A very scarce poetry collection from the late seventeenth century. Written by several noted satirists of the time. There are poems on Oliver Cromwell's career, the death of Lord Shaftsbury as well as an essay on Satire by John Dryden.
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1687 The Revolter a Trage-Comedy Acted Between the Hind and PantherLondon: 1687The first edition of this very scarce satire on John Dryden written contemporaneously to his success.
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1687 The Tenth Satyr of Juvenal English and LatinLondon: 1687The first edition of Thomas Shadwell's translation of Juvenal's tenth satire. A very scarce work, which includes a commentary by Shadwell.
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1688 The Reasons of Mr Bays Changing His ReligionLondon: 1687A scarce satire on John Dryden by Thomas Brown following his conversion to Catholicism.
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1605 Occasio Arrepta Neglecta Huius Commoda Illius IncommodaAntverpiae: 1605The first edition of this uncommon, beautifully illustrated moralistic emblem book. In a contemporary vellum binding.
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1634 Abrege Des Views Des Principaux Fondatevrs Des Religions de L'EgliseAnvers: 1634The first edition of this uncommon, beautifully illustrated work regarding the foundation of the Church and its founding figures.
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1532 De Varia Historia Libri Tres DialogiNot Stated: 1532A scarce set of two well known works by the philosopher Nicholas Leonicus Thomaeus, being two volumes bound as one.
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1565 Libri Quattro Le Antichita Della Citta di RomaVenetia: 1565A very scarce study on the antiquities of Rome by Bernardo Gamucci. The first edition of this work.
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1682 The Laws and Acts of Parliament Made by King James the FirstEdinburgh: 1682A historically important collection of the legal proceedings of Scotland in the years of turmoil up until the county's merging with England.
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1690 A Letter to a Friend Upon Occasion of the Death of his FriendLondon: 1690A beautiful binding by Katherine Adams for this important 1st edition copy of this very scarce work by Sir Thomas Browne. From the library of noted collector and bibliographer Sir Geoffrey Keynes.
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1643 The Lawes and Statutes of GenevaLondon: 1643A very scarce seventeenth century work on the law in Geneva, smartly rebound.
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1661 Presbytery Popish, Not EpiscopacyLondon: 1661A very scarce work on religion in England in the mid seventeenth century, focussing here on episcopal polity, smartly rebound.
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1689 The Declaration of the Estates of the Kingdom of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1689A very scarce work discussing the 11th April in the 1689 Convention of Estates, determining the settlement of the Scottish throne.
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1505 Vita Et Fabellae cum Interpretatione LatinaVenice: 1505A very scarce early Aldine work regarding Greek allegorical techniques. A highly sought after first edition printing from the famous Aldine Press.
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1651 The Anatomy of Melancholy What it Is With All the Kinds Causes SymptomesOxford: 1651A very pleasing and scarce, sixth edition of Robert Burton's famous and encyclopaedic work on mental afflictions.
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1641 An Order Made by the House of CommonsLondon: 1641A very scarce work on the mid seventeenth century establishment of the lawful right of preaching in parishes in England and Wales, rebound.
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1647 Le Vite de piu Eccellenti PittoriBologna: 1647An early edition of Giorgio Vasari's influential and important Renaissance work on Italian painters, being a collection of biographies, illustrated with detailed in-text engravings. In the original Italian.
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1618 Three Works by Hubert GoltziusAntwerp: 1618A very scarce collection of three historical antiquities works on numismatics and Sicilian history, written by the artist and printer Hubert Goltzius. Illustrated with many plates.
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1680 Monatliche Neueroffnete Anmerckungen Uber Alle Theile der Artzney-KunstHamburg: 1679-1682A very smart copy of this scarce German translation of Nicolas de Blegny's notable medical journal. Frequently regarded as the first French medical journal.
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1661 De Zoroastre Bactriano Hermete Trismegisto SanchoniaNuremberg: 1661A very smart, vellum bound copy of Ursinus' scarce critique and chronology of hermetic writings. A very clean, first edition copy of this work which looks at religious, philosophical and esoteric tradition.
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1521 Plutarchi Cheronei et Aemilii Probi Illustrium Virorum ViteParis: 1521A very scarce and important translation of Plutarch's famous biographical treatise, his 'lives'.
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1696 Reliquiae BaxterianaeLondon: 1696The first edition of this important historical autobiography about Richard Baxter, living during a fascinating period of English history including the English Civil War, here edited by Matthew Sylvester. An important historical work.
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1652 The State of France as it Stood in the IX Yeer of this present MonarchLondon: 1652The first edition of this very scarce work observing the French royal family, military force and customs by noted diarist, John Evelyn.
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1674 Navigation and Commerce Their Original and ProgressLondon: 1674An excellent copy of the first edition of this history of the Dutch and the English conflict over the sovereignty of the seas.
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1690 A Letter to a Friend Upon Occasion of the Death of His Intimate FriendLondon: 1690A very scarce, first edition copy of Sir Thomas Browne's important treatise, from the library of noted antiquarian, and lawyer Robert S Pirie.
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1548 Formula Reformationis per Caesaream MaiestatemMoguntiae: 1548A vanishingly scarce sixteenth century pamphlet discussing the Reformation in Europe and the creation of the new Church, written by Charles V the Holy Roman Emperor.
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1672 Archiepiscopi Tarraconensis Dialogorum Libri Duo de Emendatione GratianiParisiis: 1672A very scarce edition of the humanist Augustinus' work criticising the Gratian Decree.
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1538 Terrapeutica Claudii Geleni Pergameni Methodus MedendiVenice: 1519A very scarce, translation of Galen's 'Methodus Medeni'. In a contemporary vellum binding.
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1525 Prose di M Pietro Bembo Nelle quali Si Ragiona Del La Volgar Lingua ScritteVenice : 1525A very scarce, true first edition of Pietro Bembo's influential treatise on writing poetry.
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1641 A Speech of Mr John White, Counsellor at Law, Made in the CommonsLondon: 1641A very scarce first edition of this speech on episcopacy, written and delivered by the Welsh lawyer and Member of Parliament John White.
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1613 Gravissimae Quaestionis de Christianarum EcclesiarumLondon: 1613The first edition of the first work by major theologian James Ussher. A very scarce title, this was intended as a continuation of Bishop Jewel's 'Apologia'.
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1590 Britannia Sive Florentissimorum Regnorum Angliae ScotiaeLondon: 1590A scarce, third edition of William Camden's important topographical work, 'Britannia'.
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1683 Certain Sermons or Homilies Appointed to be Read in Churches in the TimeOxford: 1683A scarce collection of sermons and homilies, which were delivered during Queen Elizabeth's reign.
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1614 The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon KnightLondon: 1614A very scarce first edition of this important treatise by Francis Bacon. Here Bacon highlights his stance against duels, which he deemed to be against the will of God.
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1696 A Brief and Plain Exposition and Paraphrase of the Whole book of the RevelationLondon: 1696A very scarce, first edition of Samuel Cradock's exposition of the Book of Revelation. Here he dissects the book from a Nonconformist lens.
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1651 Mercurius Politicus. Comprising the Summe of all Intelligence, With the AffairsLondon: 1651-2A very scarce first edition collection of these five issues of the influential political English Civil War magazine 'Mercurius Politicus', in a beautiful binding by Andrew Grieve of Edinburgh.
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1667 An Answer out of the West to a Question out of the NorthAnon: 1667A very scarce, first edition copy of this critical work on the economics of England and the monies devoted to the Church of England.
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1664 The Fourth Part of a Brief Register Kalender and Survey of the Several Kinds FormsLondon: 1664A very scarce copy of William Prynne's analysis of the Parliamentary Writs of 1664. Being the fourth volume of this series he created. The first edition of this volume.
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1600 Ritratti di Cento Capitani IllustriRome: 1600A very scarce and beautifully engraved selection of portraits depicting important Italian figures of the sixteenth century. Engraved by the notable Italian artist, Aliprando Caprioli.
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1681 An Answer to a Late Pamphlet Entituled Character of a Popish SuccessorLondon: 1681A fine, very scarce political and religious tract written at the peak of the Popish Plot, and therefore ant-Catholic hysteria in England and Scotland.
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1685 Edit du Roy qui revoque la commutation de la peine des GaleresParis: 1685A very scarce legal tract from France dated 1685. This work details the revoking of the sentence of the Galeres or galleys.
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1683 A True Copy of a Paper written by Capt. Tho. Walcott in Newgate After his CondemnationLondon: 1683A very scarce printing of this work written by a key figure in the Rye House plot following his arrest. This was printed following his execution for treason.
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1683 The Last Speech of the Late Lord Russel to the SheriffsLondon: 1683A first edition of this widely-circulated speech by William, Lord Russell, who was executed for treason due to his implications in the Rye House Plot.
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1693 A Collection of Poems by Several HandsLondon: 1693A smartly bound, very scarce poetry anthology from the late seventeenth century. Featuring poems from many noted authors such as Charles Sedley, the Earl of Mulgrave, G Granville and George Etherege.
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1685 A Collection of 86 Loyal Poems all of them Written upon the Two Late PlotsLondon: 1685A very scarce, first edition of this poetry collection regarding two assassination plots against Charles II, the Rye House Plot and Popish Plot.
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1639 The Unnaturall CombatLondon: 1639A very scarce first edition copy of this Jacobean tragedy, by noted playwright Philip Massinger, as it was performed at the Globe.
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1595 The Historie of France the Four First booksLondon: 1595An exceedingly scarce, first English edition of Lancelot Voisin de la Popeliniere's controversial history of France.
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1570 I Quattro Libri Dell'ArchitetturaVenetia: 1570An exceptional copy of Andrea Palladio's seminal architectural work. A hugely important work, which outlines Palladio's teachings including the nine rules of identity. Beautifully illustrated after the author's own drawings.
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1615 A Search Made into Matters of ReligionAnon: 1615An extremely scarce treatise on Religion written by the Jesuit Francis Walsingham. It outlines his spiritual pilgrimage, and is said to have 'immortalized his name'.
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1695 De Arte Graphica The Art of PaintingLondon: 1695A bright, first English edition of Charles Alphonse du Fresnoy's narrative poem, which provides his observations on the art of painting.
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1699 Histoire des Cinq Propositions de JanseniusLiege: 1699A smartly bound copy of this uncommon attack on Jansenism which was published anonymously.
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1669 A Continuation of New ExperimentsOxford: 1669A scarce, first edition copy of Robert Boyle’s first continuation of his important work on air and gasses.
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1662 New Experiments Physico-Mechanical Touching the Spring of the AirOxford: 1662A scarce, second edition of Robert Boyle’s important scientific work. This volume is the first appearance of Boyle’s Law.
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1679 The History of the Civil Wars of EnglandLondon: 1679A very scarce, first edition copy of Thomas Hobbes' posthumously published work on the Civil Wars. Initially suppressed, this work was surreptitiously published following Hobbes' death.
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1669 Prattica Gnomonica o VeroBologna: 1669The first edition of Angelo Maria Colomboni's extensive monograph on the construction of sundials.
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1696 De L'Incredulite ou L'on Examine Les Motifs et Les Raisons GeneralesAmsterdam: 1696A smart, scarce treatise by the Genevan theologian and biblical scholar Jean Leclerc. A bright copy of this work.
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1615 The First Part of a Treatise Concerning Policy and ReligionDouai: 1615The second edition of Thomas Fitzherbert's treatise on Catholicism.
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1686 The Natural History of Stafford-shireOxford: 1686A lovely first edition of this important history of Staffordshire, written by Robert Plot. Illustrated throughout, including with a folding map, and many double-paged plates.
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1650 Lyra Prophetica Davidis Regis with Lingua Eruditorum Sive MethodicaLondon: 1650Two very scarce works on the grammatical lexicon of the Hebrew psalter.
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1683 The Queens Closet Opened Incomparable Secrets in Physick Cyrugery PreservingLondon: 1683An extremely scarce, very early edition of this important work regarding the customs and kitchens of the old aristocracy. This work was first published during Cromwell's Commonwealth.
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1698 Ecclesiastical Cases Relating to the Duties and Rights of the ParochialLondon: 1698Two very scarce Anglican works by the Bishop of Worcester Edward Stillingfleet, in a lovely condition considering it's age.
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1669 Recueil de Diverses Pieces Publiees Pour la Traduction du Nouveau TestamentCologne: 1669A very scarce collection of three French works on the New Testament and the Catholic opinion of a contemporary translation of the Bible.
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1499 Terenti Cum Directorio Vocabulorum ComoediaeStrasbourg: 1499An extremely scarce, complete copy of Terence's comedies. The second Guninger edition, adorned with detailed woodcuts.
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1680 The Exact Constable with His Original and Power in All CasesLondon: 1680A very scarce, early edition of Edmund Wingate's treatise on churchwardens, common law and the role of the constable.
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1655 The Body of the Common Law of EnglandLondon: 1655A smartly bound copy of this legal work by Edmund Wingate. The second edition of this rare work.
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1640 Britton The Second Edition Faithfully Corrected According to Divers Ancient ManuscriptsLondon: 1640A smartly bound, early edition of this important translation of John Le Breton's summary of English law.
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1685 l'Art de Jetter les BombesHague: 1685A very scarce second edition of Francois Blondel's fascinating and unique work on bombing in the French military in the late eighteenth century.
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1651 Five Treatises, vis. the Golden Treatise, of the Antient and Learned FatherLondon: 1651A very scarce collection of five treatise by various important and influential Christian figures.
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1597 A True Chronologie of the Times of the Persian MonarchieLondon: 1597A very scarce, first edition of Edward Lively's historical and religious commentary on the seventy weeks mentioned in Daniel 9: 24-7. In the contemporary vellum binding.
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1680 The Ladies Charity School-House Roll of HighgateLondon: 1680A very scarce work, written to appeal for donations towards the Ladies Charity School-House.
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1603 The Barrons Wars in the Raigne of Edward the SecondLondon: 1603An extremely scarce copy of this anthology of war poems by the noted Elizabethan poet, Michael Drayton.
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1652 Horologiographia The Art of Dialling Teaching an Easie and Perfect WayLondon: 1652A scarce copy of Thomas Fale's famous study of horology where he discusses ways to make sundials.
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1652 Paradoxes Problems Essayes Characters Written by Dr Donne Dean of PaulsLondon: 1652A very scarce selection of John Donne's philosophical essays. Being the first edition of this particular English translation.
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1617 Cavalarice, or, the English Horseman: Contayning all the Art of Horse-ManshipLondon: 1617The second edition of this immensely important work on Arabian horses, written by the man, Robert Markham, who brought the now common breed to England for the first time. Illustrated with in-text woodcuts throughout. A very important work.
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1619 Primera y Segunda Parte de Guzman de AlfaracheBurgos: 1619A very scarce, first complete edition of Aleman's famous picaresque romance.
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1676 Descrittione di Diversi Ponti Esistenti sopra li fiumi Nera e TevereRome: 1676A very scarce, first edition copy of Agostino Martinelli's beautifully illustrated architectural study of bridges.
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1577 Aulae Turcicae Othomannicique Imperii DescriptioBasileae: 1577A finely bound set of this scarce history regarding the Ottoman empire and Turkey.
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1620 Recueil de Plusieurs Machines Miltaires et Feux Artificiels Pour La GuerrePont-A-Mousson: 1620A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on military and recreational fireworks.
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1642 Deleite y Amargura de las dos Cortes, Celestial y TerrenaMadrid: 1642The scarce first edition of this work by Jose Micheli Marquez, or the Baron of San Demetrio.
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1668 L'Agriculture et Maison Rustique De Maistres Charles EstienneLyon: 1668A scarce, finely bound copy of Charles Estienne's collection of tracts on agriculture. This is an early edition of Estienne's son-in-law's revision of the work, translated into French.
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1677 Pharamond or the History of France a Fam'd Romance in Twelve PartsLondon: 1677A very scarce, first complete edition of J Phillips' English translation of La Calprenede's historical romance, 'Pharamond'.
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1580 De Antiquitatibus Iudaicis Libri XX. Quibus in Fine Loco Appendicis[Francoforti]; Frankfurt: 1580A scarce Latin edition of Josephus' monumental Jewish history, illustrated throughout with engraved plates and in-text engravings.
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1669 Homer His Iliads Translated Adorn'd With SculptureLondon: 1665-1669A scarce, early edition of John Ogilby's translation of the Iliad and Odyssey. Beautifully illustrated throughout.
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1643 The Copy of A Letter Written to Mr Alexander HindersonLondon: 1643An extremely scarce seventeenth-century pamphlet, concerning the affairs of the Palatinate.
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1648 Rerum Britannicarium Libri Septum quibus res in Anglia Scotia HiberniaLugd Batav: 1648This very scarce work details the British history from 1645 to 1646 when the King Charles I was captured.
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1649 Tractatus De Legibus Abrogatis et Inusitatis In HollandiaLugduni-Batavorum: 1649A very scarce first edition treatise of Laws repealed in Holland and nearby regions.
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1650 The Christian DirectoryAnon: 1650A scarce second edition of The Christian Directory by Robert Parsons, published in protest against Edmund Buny's Protestant revision.
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1654 True state of the case of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and IrelandLondon: 1654A very scarce Latin translation of the 1654 work 'A True State of the Case of the Commonwealth'.
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1651 Joannis De Lugo Disputationes Scholasticae Et Morales De VirtuteLyons: 1651A very scarce work by John de Lugo (1583-1660), a Spanish Jesuit and Cardinal, was an eminent theologian of the Renaissance.
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1654 L'Histoire Du Cardinal Duc De JoyeuseParis: 1654A first edition of Antoine Auberys history of Francois de Joyeuse, the prominent 16th century French Archbishop and minister.
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1569 A Chronicle at Large and Meere History of the Affayres of Englande and Kinges of the SameLondon: 1569A beautiful example of Richard Grafton's early history of England, chronicling the past millennia of the country in exciting detail.
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1600 La Spagnolas ComediaTrivigi: 1600A very scarce early edition of Andrea Calmo's comedic play, nicely rebound in marbled patterned boards.
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1609 Della Origine Et De'Fatti Delle Famigle Illustri Di ItaliaVinegia/Venezia: 1609An original Italian work on the grand families of Italy, bound in a contemporary paper vellum binding.
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1617 Les Allumettes d'Amour du Lardin Delicieux de la ConfairieValencienne: 1617A very scarce first edition of this important Catholic mystical work on the Virgin Mary.
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1620 The Honour of the Married ClergieLondon: 1620A very scarce copy of Joseph Hall's work on the marriage of clergyman and other religious subjects.
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1621 Les Vies Des Hommes Illustres Grecs et Romains, Comparees l'une avec L'autreGeneve: 1621A complete French set of Plutarch's noted collection of biographies on Greek and Roman men.
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1623 Annales Ecclesiastici ex XII Tomis Caesaris Baronii S.R.E. Presb. Cardinalis, Bibliothecarii ApostoliciHierati : 1623A scarce second edition of this history of the first twelve centuries of the Christian Church, in the original Latin.
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1635 Commentaria in Duodedim Prophetas Minores with Commentaria in Sex Posteriores Prophetas MinoresParis: 1635An original Latin edition of Cornelius Cornelii a Lapide's important commentary on the minor prophets.
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1636 Justini Philosophi et Martyris OperaParis: 1636An uncommon Latin and Greek collection of the works of Saint Justin Martyr, illustrated with a detailed frontispiece.
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1637 Remaines Concerning BritaineLondon: 1637An early edition of William Camden's historical and cultural essays, an important source on the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
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c1700 La Sainte MesseAnon: c1700A charming, French language Catholic devotional work. With numerous illustrations.
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1641 Annotationes in Libros EvangeliorumAmsterdam: 1641A fascinating study of the Bible, looking through a critical philological lens by Hugh Grotius.
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1640 The Workes of Benjamin Jonson Second Collected EditionLondon: 1640, [1641]A beautifully bound, scarce collected edition of Ben Jonson's works.
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1684 The Works of Mr Abraham CowleyLondon: 1684The complete works of Abraham Cowley, an early edition of this work.
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1675 Divine Fancies, Digested Into Epigrams, Meditations, and ObservationsLondon: 1675A very scarce poetical work by the Royalist Francis Quarles, containing scathing poems that attack the Puritans and Papists.
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1619 PoemsLondon: 1619A folio collection of the early poems of Michael Drayton, the popular Elizabethan poet, an important collection of his various poetical exploits.
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1554 Della Cronica Universale de Suoi TempiFlorence: 1554The first edition of Giovanni and Matteo Villani's later books in their monumental 'Cronica' of Florence history.
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1614 Delitiae C Poetarum Belgicorum Huius Superiorisque Aevi IllustriumFrancofurti: 1614A very scarce collection of Latin poetry.
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1671 Poems Songs and Sonnets Together With a MasqueLondon: 1671A scarce early edition of the Stuart poetry of Thomas Carew, containing his entertaining poetry and masques.
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1616 PoemsLondon: 1616An early edition of Michael Drayton's poetry, a selection of his best known works written during the Elizabethan and Stuart eras.
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1642 The Petition of the Gentlemen and StudentsLondon: 1642A very scarce anti-episcopacy satire in England printed at the start of the Civil War.
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1642 A Persvvasion to Loyalty or The Subject's Dutie VVherin is Proved that Resisting or Deposing of KingsLondon: 1642A very scarce royalist treatise by David Owen. The first edition of this work under this title, issued on the eve of the English Civil War.
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1641 Star-Chamber CasesLondon: 1642A very scarce historical account of star-chamber cases written by the sixteenth century lawyer, Richard Crompton.
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1661 Histoire Generale de DauphineGrenoble: 1661The first edition of this monumental history of Dauphine, the first of it's kind, here in the original French.
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1644 Historia della B. Vergine di Monte OrtonePadoua: 1644A very scarce Italian account of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna at Monteortone, here in the original Italian.
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1690 Cursus Mathematicus Mathematical Sciences in Nine BooksLondon: 1690A scarce, illustrated mathematical work written by William Leybourn. An encyclopaedic work.
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1668 Iter Boreale with Large Additions of Several Other PoemsLondon: 1668A very scarce first collected edition of Robert Wilde's works with the famous poem 'Iter Boreale'.
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1669 Memoires of Henry D of Guise Relating His Passage to NaplesLondon: 1669An uncommon first English edition of Henri the Duke of Guise's memoirs.
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1627 The Battaile of Agincourt ShakespeareLondon: 1627A very scarce first edition of Michael Drayton's epic poem 'The Battaile of Agincourt'. An important poem, here with several other works by Drayton. This work is the only contemporary reference to Shakespeare aside from Jonson's references.
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1945 Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920London: [1945]A first edition of Siegfried Sassoon's final autobiographical work, in its original and well-preserved dust wrapper.
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1945 The Cloth of FleshGreat Britain: [1945]A beautiful first edition comprising the poetry of Sean Jennett, complete with an unclipped dust wrapper.
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1927 The Architecture of Ancient Greece: An Account of its Historic DevelopmentLondon: [1927]A thoroughly illustrated account of the important architecture of Ancient Greek civilisation.
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1942 B.B.C At WarLondon: [1942]A fantastic pamphlet published in the midst of the Second World War by the B.B.C, illustrated throughout.
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1931 By Guess and By GodLondon: [1931]A compelling volume detailing the operations of British submarines in the Great War, illustrated with plentiful photographs.
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1922 The Floating PrisonLondon: [1920]An early English translation of Gaston Leroux's mystery, the first work in the Cheri Bibi series.
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1930 TomorrowLondon: [1930]A collection of short stories detailing the progress of man, inscribed by the author to military historian B. H. Liddell Hart.
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[1880] Grammaire des Arts du DessinParis: [1880]An illustrated edition of this fascinating volume concerning all arts and design, a new edition in the original French.
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1895 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: [1895]A charming edition of Lear's famous and popular nonsensical verses, complete with music and illustrations.
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1671 PharsaliaAmsterdam: 1671A seventeenth century copy of Lucan's influential civil war poem 'Pharsalia', a popular Roman epic poem.
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1640 Historiarum ex Trogo PompeioBatavorum Lugdunum: 1640A Latin history by Pompeo Trogo and Justin, a fascinating look into ancient history.
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1556 De Coniuratione Catilinae[Lyon]: 1556A sixteenth century edition of Sallust's popular historical account of the second Catilinarian conspiracy.
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1556 De Coniuratione CatilinaeGandavi: 1556An interesting mid-sixteenth century edition of Sallust's first and popular Roman history.
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1670 Africa Being An Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt Barbary Lybia and BilledulgeridLondon: 1670The first edition of John Ogilby's important work on the African continent. The first title in a proposed atlas of the world series.
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1689 Les Vrayes Centuries et ProphetiesCologne: 1689An early edition of Nostradamus' popular prophetic work, one of the most important works of the sixteenth century, here in the original French.
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1672 Bibliothecae Graecorum Patrum auctarium novissimum : in quo varia scriptorum ecclesiasticorum, antiquioris, medii and vergentis aevi, OpusculaParis: 1672A scarce and early exploration into the renowned ancient Greek writers.
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1917 The Donkey ChildLondon: [1917]An uncommon children's work about a donkey, illustrated and written by Frank Ver Beck.
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1700 L'Usage du Compas de Proportion Expliquie et DemontreParis: 1700An uncommonly bright copy of Jacques Ozanam's geometry work regarding the uses of the compass.
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1679 L'impie Mal Heureux, Ou Les Trois Maledictions Du PecheurParis: 1679A very scarce religious text from the Society of Jesus, the Catholic religious order known as Jesuits.
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Sancti Hieronymi Operum, Volumes I-IIIParis: 1693-1704An extremely scarce late Seventeenth Century set of books of the works of St. Jerome.
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1628 M Annaei Sennecae RhetorisAmsterdam: 1628A smart pocket sized edition of Roman philosopher Seneca's works.
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1677 The Life and Death of Pomponius AtticusLondon: 1677A scarce English translation of Cornelius Nepos' biography on his contemporary Pomponius Atticus, the affluent Roman figure.
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1691 Inscriptionum Antiquarum SyllogeLondini: 1691A very scarce first edition antiquities work by William Fleetwood, describing many pagan and Christian inscriptions.
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1697 Caius Suetonius Tranquillus ex recensione Jo. Georgii GraeviiAmsterdam: 1697A pleasing illustrated Latin edition of the writings of Roman historian Suetonius from the seventeenth century, bound in contemporary leather.
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1686 Anekdota Heterouriaka, or, the Secret History of the House of MedicisLondon: 1686The first English edition of Antoine Varillas' anecdotal history of Florence and the Medici's, a fascinating work.
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1642 Discourses Upon Cornelius TacitusLondon: 1642The first English edition of Virgilio Malvezzi's discourse work on the life of Virgilio Malvezzi, illustrated with a detailed woodcut title page.
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1650 The Art of Making DevisesLondon: 1650A very scarce early edition of Henri Estienne's important early work on the art of devises illustrated with beautiful and detailed engravings.
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1662 Janua Linguarum TrilinguisLonon: 1662A scarce edition of John Amos Comenius' textbook, with the text in English, Latin and Greek.
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1626 Archaeologus In Modum GlossariiLondon: 1626An uncommon first edition of Sir Henry Spelman's glossary of legal terms.
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1687 Quintus Curtius Rufus de Rebus Gestis Alexandrim Macedonum RegisAmsterdam: 1687A scarce imprint of Quintus Curtius Rufus' only surviving work, his history of Alexander the Great.
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1692 L Annaei Flori Epitome Rerum RomanarumAmsterdam: 1692An uncommon, illustrated edition of this historical work attributed to the Roman cognomen, Florus.
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1700 Histoire des Juifs ecrite par Flavius JosephusAmsterdam: 1700A splendidly illustrated French translation of the writings of Flavius Josephus, translated by Arnauld d'Andilly.
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1640 Dictionarium Etymologicum Latinum, Antiquissimum & Novissimum Nunc Demum Infinitis Pene LaboribusLondon: 1640John Holyoke's revised edition of John Rider's important Latin-English dictionary, the definitive reference dictionary of the century.
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1692 Alnetanae Quaestiones de Concordia Rationis et FideiLipsiae: 1692A Latin study of the relationship between faith and reason, a fascinating treatise by Pierre Daniel Huet at the beginnings of the Age of Enlightenment.
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1682 Lignum Vitae Rex Arborum Fagus, in Salutifero et Sacro-Sancto Nomine JesuNot Stated: 1682A vellum bound Latin poetry collection, spiritual poems about Jesus and religion by Franz Xaver Trips.
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1697 Introductio in Universam GeographiamAmsterdam: 1697An important early modern geographical textbook by Philipp Cluver, a monumental work, this copy illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1659 Auli Persii Flacci Satyrae VIAmstelodami [Amsterdam]: 1659A scarce mid seventeenth century collection of six satires of the Roman poet Persius, with commentary from classicist John Bond.
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1664 Commentaria Ad PerpetuumAntverpiae [Antwerp]: 1664A tri-lingual mid seventeenth century work discussing the political choices of Albert and Isabella, sovereigns of the Hapsburg Netherlands.
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1936 Teaching Bookbinding Craft in Schools: A Course for Juniors and SeniorsLondon: [1936]A fascinating guide to teaching the art of bookbinding to schoolchildren, illustrated with photographs and diagrams.
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1686 2vol Les Histoires du Sier MaimbourgParis: 1686Two uncommon volumes of Louis Maimbourg's history of Lutheranism and Calvinism. In the original French.
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1619 Selectorum Symbolorum HeroicorumFrancofurti: 1619A Latin heraldic work on the insignia of European rulers, a notable copy from the library of William Beckford, the important English novelist.
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1897 The Art of The HouseLondon: 1897A scarce first edition guide to interior design in the late Victorian period, illustrated throughout.
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1659 Villare Cantianum or Kent Surveyed and IllustratedLondon: 1659A smart, first edition copy of Thomas Philipott's survey of Kent. Complete with the scarce folding map.
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1679 Practical AstrologyLondon: 1679An extremely scarce first edition of John Middleton's treatise on practical astrology.
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1679 The Mystery of Jesuitism, discovered in certain LettersLondon: 1679A scarce early English translation of Blaise Pascal's 'Les Provinciales', bound in smart nineteenth century leather.
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1692 The Life and Amours of Charles Lewis Elector PalatinLondon: 1692A very scarce English edition of this biographical work on the life and loves of Charles Louis, the Elector Palatine.
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1607 A General Inventorie of The History of FranceLondon: 1607The first English translation of Jean de Serres' history of France.
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1663 Schat Der Ongesontheydt Ofte Genees-Konste Van De SiecktenAmsterdam: 1663An extremely scarce collection of Jan Van Beverwyck's works.
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1674 The Rule and Exercises of Holy LivingLondon: 1674A scarce early edition of Jeremy Taylor's noted devotional work.
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1691 Instruction Sur L'Histoire de France, et RomaineLyon: 1691A scarce example of Claude Le Ragois' Roman and French history.
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1679 Advice to the Nobility, Gentry, & Commanlty of This Nation in the Qualifications and ElectionNot Stated: 1679A very scarce first edition pamphlet on the practices of election in the Stuart government of Britain.
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1694 The Great Historical Geographical and Poetical DictionaryLondon: 1694A smart copy of this comprehensive reference work. A highly specialised work, as nearly all the entries are on geographical and historical subjects.
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1646 Mercurius Rusticus or the Countries ComplaintOxford: 1646A scarce first edition of Bruno Ryves' newsbook. An important contemporary source from a Royalist perspective.
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1632 Le Fondement de l'artifice universel, de l'illuminé docteur Raymond LulleParis: 1632An early edition of this work, which is sometimes regarded as the first work on computer science.
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Signed1963 Deux FatrasiesCannes: 1963A very scarce limited edition poem by Robert D Valette. Illustrated by Salvador Dali.
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1609 Observations Upon Caesars ComentariesLondon: 1609A very scarce early edition of Sir Clement Edmonde's work on Julius Caesar's 'Commentaries'.
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c1700 Antiphonarium RomanumNot Stated: c1700A late seventeenth century or early eighteenth century copy of 'Antiphonarium Romanum', an important text within the Catholic church.
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1592 Plutarchi Chaeronensis Moralia quae UsurpanturFrancoforti: 1592A scarce Latin edition of Plutarch's moral essays. In the contemporary 16th century vellum binding.
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1667 The SophyLondon: 1667A tragic blank verse play by the Stuart poet John Denham, a fascinating tragedy set in Persia.
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1676 A Discourse of Bathe, and the Hot Waters ThereLondon: 1676A scarce first edition exploration of the history and nature of the Roman Baths, an illustrated volume on the natural hot springs of Bath.
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1684 Bravarium RomanumAntverpiae [Antwerp]: 1684The very scarce 1684 edition of the Roman Breviary, the important liturgical book of the Catholic Church. In a tree calf binding, and illustrated with engraved plates.
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1690 Les Memoires De Messire Jacques De ChastenetAmsterdam: 1690The very scarce first edition memoir of seventeenth century French military and navy commander Jacques Francois de Chastenet, Marquis de Puysegur. With both volumes bound together in full vellum.
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1684 Constantine the Great; a Tragedy. Acted at the Theatre-Royal, By Their Majesties ServantsLondon: 1684A very scarce first edition tragedy by Nathaniel Lee, set in Ancient Rome during the reign of Constantine the Great.
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1660 The Shaking of the Olive-tree. The Remaining Works of Joseph Hall.London: 1660The first edition of this scarce collection of the works of theologian, moralist and satirist Bishop Hall. With a folding frontispiece portrait of the author.
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1684 A Chronicle of the Kings of England. From the Time of the Romans GovernmentLondon: 1684The eighth edition of this detailed history of the Kings and Queens of England, an interesting and important work of British history by Richard Baker.
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1602 Euripidis Tragoediae quae ExtantGeneva: 1602A smart copy of the scarce and important 1602 Geneva edition of the tragedies of Euripides. A standard reference work for classical scholars of the seventeenth century.
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1681 2Vol Glossarium ad Scriptores Mediae et Infimae LatinitatisFrankfurt: 1681The very scarce first Frankfurt edition of Charles du Fresne's significant study of the development of the Latin language. Volumes I and II only are present here.
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1673 Le Nouveau Testament de Nostre Seigneur Jesus Christ, Traduit en FrancoisMons: 1673A unique trilingual printing of the New Testament, printed in three columns to each leaf with the text in French, Greek, and Latin.
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1564 Canones et Decreta Sacrosancti Oecumenici et Generalis Concilii Tridentini: Suv Paulo III. Julio III. Pio IIII.[Dilingæ]: 1564One of the first editions of the published text of the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church, published after the culmination of the Council of Trent.
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1687 Nouveaux Dialogues des MortsAmsterdam: 1687An early edition of Fontenelle's interesting series of imaginary conversations between notable figures across history and mythology.
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1693 Aegram ex Lochiorum Retentione Graviter Decumbentem Iussu et Aautoritate Illustris Atque GratiosissimaeJena: 1693A vanishingly scarce Latin dissertation on medicine by Arnoldus Fridericus Beier, an interesting work published in Jena.
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1682 Historiae Scoticae Nomenclatura Latino-VernaculaEdinbruchii [Edinburgh]: 1682The scarce first edition of Scottish physician, surgeon and antiquarian Christopher Irvine's account of the Latin names used in Scottish history.
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1692 L. Annaei Flori Epitome rerum RomanarumAmstelaedami [Amsterdam]: 1692An illustrated and scarce edition of this classic work examining the history of Rome, noted for its unfettered celebration of the Roman people.
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1693 A Treatise of the Roman Ports and Forts in KentOxford: 1693The first edition of William Somner's fascinating study on the Roman antiquities found in Kent, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece of the author.
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1675 De Veritate Religionis Christianae with Hugoniis Grotii AnnotationesOxoniae : 1675Hugo Grotius's popular politico-theological work on the Christian religion, an early edition in the original Latin.
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1613 The Baronet's Buriall or A Funerall Sermon Preached at the Solemnitie of that Honourable Baronet Sr Edward Seymour's BuriallOxford: 1613A fascinating and very scarce early seventeenth-century pamphlet detailing the funeral sermon given at the funeral of Sir Edward Seymour.
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1684 L'Art de PeintureParis: 1684The very scarce third French language translation of Fresnoy's 'De Arte Gaphica', illustrated with thirty-one engraved plates from Sebastien Leclerc.
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1682 Memorials of the English AffairsLondon: 1682The first edition of this important late seventeenth century account of the military and political circumstances of the reigns of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, and Charles II.
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1641 Albania, or, Certaine Concernments of Great BrittanyLondon: 1641A fascinating mid seventeenth-century narrative of the political and religious state of Great Britain during this time, a very scarce work.
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1612 Poly-OlbionLondon: 1612The first edition of Michael Drayton's highly important work of topographical poetry published in 1612, a scarce to find work in any edition.
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1658 A Large and Compleat Concordance to the Bible in EnglishLondon: 1658The third impression of this very scarce mid seventeenth century concordance of the bible, the work of Samuel Newman.
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1676 The Anatomy of MelancholyLondon: 1676A handsome copy of the eight edition of 'Democritus Junior's' study of melancholia, a fascinating and celebrated work of medicine and philosophy.
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c1910 The Golden LegendLondon: c1910A beautifully illustrated edition of Longfellow's poem The Golden Legend with colour chromolithographs.
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[1903] Three Glass EyesLondon : [1903]A thrilling first edition copy of Three Glass Eyes by William Le Queux.
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1678 A Seasonable Treatise on the Scholars Reasonable AddressesNot Stated: 1678A very scarce late seventeenth century religious treatise criticising pluralism and misuse of church finances in Great Britain.
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1691 Cours d'Architecture qui comprend les Ordres de VignoleParis: 1691The seventeenth century architect Augustin-Charles d'Aviler's richly illustrated architectural study, published in the same year as the first edition.
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1686 Astro-Meteorologica, or Aphorisms and Discourses of the Bodies CoelestialLondon: 1686John Goad's scarce late seventeenth-century meteorological and astrological work on weather prediction and celestial bodies, previously owned by Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale.
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1633 Country Contentments: or, the Husbandsmans RecreationsLondon: 1633An early edition of Gervase Markham's seventeenth century work on sporting and recreation, a scarce work in any edition.
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1625 MikrokosmosOxford: 1625An early edition of this fascinating work regarding the history and features of different countries around the world.
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1634 The Historie of the WorldLondon: 1634A comprehensive seventeenth-century work detailing the history of the world, by Sir Walter Raleigh.
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1614 Titles of HonorLondon: 1614A first edition copy of this notable 17th-century work by John Selden, bound in full calf by Bayntun.
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c1610 Novum TestamentumNot Stated: c1610A vanishingly scarce pocket-sized edition of Theodore Beza's New Testament in Latin.
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1684 Linguae Latinae Liber Dictionarius QuadripartitusLondon: 1684An early edition of Adam Littleton's comprehensive Latin dictionary, in four parts.
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1699 The Royal DictionaryLondon: 1699A scarce first edition dictionary by Abel Boyer, an instructive French-English dictionary published for the use of the Duke of Gloucester.
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1690 2vols Oeuvres de RacineAmsterdam: 1690An illustrated set of the collected dramatic works of Jean Racine, a notable set as it was published during his lifetime.
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1700 The Gazetteer's: or, Newsman's Interpreter: Being a Geographical IndexLondon: 1700The very scarce fourth edition of Laurence Echard's 'Geographical Index of Europe'.
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1637 Historia Vitae et MortisNot Stated: 1637An early edition of this influential medical treatise on prolonging life by Francis Bacon, a sought after work by the important Tudor figure.
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1630 PoemsLondon: 1630Michael Drayton's renowned poetry book, including titles such as, 'The Barons Warre', and, 'Englands Heroicall Epistles'.
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1687 The Hind and the PantherLondon: 1687The first edition of Matthew Prior's satirical response to John Dryden's allegorical poem, 'The Hind and the Panther'.
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1697 Epicteti EnchiridionLondon: 1697A scarce English translation of Epictetus' short manual of stoic ethical advice.
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1637 The English House-WifeLondon: 1637An early edition of Gervase Markham's seventeenth century work on housewifery, a scarce work in any edition.
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1674 The History of the Wicked Plots and Conspiracies of Our Pretended SaintsLondon: 1674The second edition of Henry Foulis's important spirited work attacking the Presbyterians, published in the late seventeenth century.
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1881 The Confectioner's Hand-Book and Practical GuideLondon: 1881The third edition of this illustrated hand-book for the confectioner, an uncommon work.
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1675-6 The Baronage of England, or An Historical Account of the Lives and Most Memorable Actions of Our English NobilityLondon: 1675-6An extensive historical and genealogical work on the English baronage and nobility, written by William Dugdale in the seventeenth-century.
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1630 De Republica AnglorumLvg. Batavorum : 1630Sir Thomas Smith's renowned seventeenth-century work on the English government under Queen Elizabeth.
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1648 De Officiis Magnae Ecclesiae et Aulae ConstantinopolitanaeParis: 1648A very scarce Latin work on the religion of Constantinople, with the armorial binding of King Louis XIV.
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1698-1699 Memoirs of Lieutenant General Edmund LudlowSwitzerland: 1698-1699A very scarce complete three volume set of the memoirs of politician and soldier Edmund Ludlow.
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[1853] Mr. Sponge's Sporting TourLondon: [1853]A decoratively bound volume of Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Victorian novelist and sporting writer Robert Smith Surtees
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c1910 Rubáiyát of Omar KhayyámNew York: c1910A delightful copy of Edward Fitzgerald's translation of the Persian quatrains attributed to Omar Khayyam, found in publisher's box and original glassine wrap
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1580 Kunnst vnd Lehrbüchlein für die anfahenden JungenFrankfurt am Mayn: 1580A very scarce late sixteenth century German book of woodcuts for beginners in Art.
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1929 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: [1929]Large paper edition of 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll.
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1658 Pseudodoxia Epidemica: or, Enquiries into very many Received TenentsLondon: 1658The very scarce fourth edition of Thomas Browne's challenge to the superstitious errors of his age, incorporating the first edition of his study of death and burial, 'Hydriotaphia'.
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1696 The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Peter Cooke, Gent. for High-TreasonLondon: 1696The first edition of this very scarce account of the trial and sentencing of Peter Cook, an English merchant accused and convicted of treason in 1696.
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1684 The Free and Voluntary Confession and Narrative of James HollowayLondon: 1684A very scarce leather bound pamphlet containing James Holloway's confession for his involvement in the Rye House Plot.
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1686 The Tryal of Henry Baron Delamere for High-Treason, in Westminster-HallLondon: 1686A scarce first edition account of Henry Booth's trial for high treason, looking into his involvement in the Monmouth Rebellion.
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1700-1800 A Sammelband of Eighteenth Century WorksLondon; Glasgow; Edinburgh: 1700-1800A charming sammelband consisting of five very scarce eighteenth century editions of literary works, including poetry and plays.
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1684 The Free and Voluntary Confession and Narrative of James HollowayLondon: 1684A very scarce pamphlet containing James Holloway's confession for his involvement in the Rye House Plot, smartly rebound in leather.
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[1916] With Haig at the FrontLondon: [1916]The scarce first edition of children's novelist Tom Bevan's children's adventure novel, set in the First World War, and published before the war was over.
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c1682 Admirable Curiosities, Rarities, & Wonders in England, Scotland, and IrelandLondon; Daventry: c1682A scarce unrecorded edition of this entertaining history of Britain, recording historical events that shaped the country.
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1675 Onomastikon Brachy Sive, Nomenclatura Brevis Anglo-Latino-GraecaLondon: 1675A very scarce Latin, English, and Greek dictionary, a concise work written for Westminster School.
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1660 Englands Glory, or, An Exact Catalogue of the Lords of His Majesties Most Honourable Privy CouncelLondon: 1660The first edition of this scarce guide to the members of King Charles II's Privy Council, bound with the first part of Dring's scarce account of those 'compounded for their estates'.
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1614 The History of Lewis the EleventhLondon: 1614The scarce first English edition of Pierre Matthieu's life and history of King Louis XI of France, a detailed biography translated into English by Edward Grimeston.
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1672 Psuedodoxia Epidemica, or, Enquiries into Very Many Received Tenents and CommonlyLondon: 1672The sixth and final edition of the important early scientific revolution work of Thomas Browne, a brilliant look at the absurdities of superstition.
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1607 A General Inventorie of The History of FranceLondon: 1607The very scarce first English language translation of Jean de Serres's 'Inventaire General de l’Histoire de France'.
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1668 Gods Terrible Voice in the CityLondon: 1668The sixth edition of Thomas Vincent's very scarce sermon preached after the Great Plague, in which he describes the plague as a manifestation of God's wrath.
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1700 Contes et Nouvelles de Marguerite de Valois, Reine de NavarreAmsterdam: 1700A scarce early edition of the short stories of Marguerite de Navarre, an illustrated collection of thirty-two tales in the original French.
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1691 Les Oeuvres de M Francois RabelaisNot Stated : 1691Late 17th century edition of the works of Francois Rabelais.
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1648 D. Junii Juvenalis, et Auli Persii Flacci Satyrae[Leiden]: 1648A smart vellum bound seventeenth century copy of Juvenal's satirical poems, edited by Dutch physician and scholar Cornelis Schrevel.
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1699 Suite des Reflexions sur ce Qui peut Plaire ou Deplaire dans le Commerce du MondeAmsterdam: 1699A scarce French work by l'Abbe de Bellegarde, a collection of dialogues reflecting on the conduct of life.
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1696 A Detection of the Court and State of England During the Four Last ReignsLondon: 1696A scarce second edition history of the English Royal Courts from the reigns of James I and James II, written by Roger Coke.
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1640-1643 The Muses Looking-Glasse; Amyntas; The Jealous LoversLondon; Oxford; Cambridge: 1640-1643The third edition of Thomas Randolph's work, consisting of three examples of his writings, each with an individual title page and pagination.
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1679 The Ancient Method and Manner of Holding Parliaments in EnglandLondon: 1679The fourth edition of House of Commons clerk Henry Elsynge's very scarce guide to the English parliamentary process.
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1685 An Abridgment of Lord Coke's Commentaries Upon LittletonLondon: 1685A very scarce abridgment of Lord Edward Coke's important treatise on British law, complete with two portrait plates.
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1696 The Life and Death of Sir Matthew Hale, Kt. Sometime Lord Chief JusticeLondon: 1696Gilbert Burnet's thoughtful biography on the influential seventeenth century jurist Matthew Hale, alongside Hale's 'Contemplations'.
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1687-88 A Brief History of the TimesLondon: 1678-88The scarce first edition of Roger L'Estrange's interesting history of his own time, an exploration of the Restoration from the point of view of the Charles II defender.
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1632 The Historie of Great Britaine under the Conquests of the RomansLondon: 1632The very scarce enlarged third edition of this monumental history of Britain by the influential historian and cartographer, John Speed.
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1698 Essays Upon Several Moral Subjects. In Two Parts.London: 1698The scarce third edition of the complete first and second part of theatre critic Jeremy Collier's collection of essays on the morality of late seventeenth century life.
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1696-97 MiscellaneaLondon: 1696-97The collected essays of the leading statesman William Temple, including his works pondering politics and medical issues.
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1684 A New History of EthiopiaLondon: 1684The scarce second English language edition of German orientalist Hiob Ludolf's illustrated study of Ethiopian history and culture.
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1698-1711 Modern Reports, or, Select Cases Adjourned in the CourtsLondon: 1698-1711An uncommon set of five volumes of 'Modern Reports', a detailed exploration of legal cases from the second half of the seventeenth century and first years of the eighteenth century.
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1697-1701 Cases Argued and Decreed in the High Court of Chancery From the 12th YearLondon: 1697-1701A very scarce first edition volume looking at legal cases heard during the reign of King Charles II and beginning of the reign of James II, two volumes bound in one.
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1665 Opera Omnia Cum Lectissimis Commentarys Accurate Georgio HornioAmsterdam: 1665A Latin collection of the religious works of Sulpicius Severus, containing his popular 'Chronicles' and biography on the life of his mentor, Saint Martin of Tours.
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1658 Les Plaidoyez, et Harangues de Monsieur le Maistre, Cy-Devant Advocat au ParlementParis: 1658An uncommon early work on French law, an important treatise by Antoine le Maistre.
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1647 [1648] Angliae Ruina: or, England's RuinLondon: 1647 [1648]The very scarce second collected edition of these works from English royalists Bruno Ryves and John Barwick, containing the Oxford newsbook 'Mercurius Rusticus'. With four works bound in one, as called for.
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c1850 The First Tracing Board in Craft MasonryLondon :A very scarce pamphlet on The Tracing Board in Craft Masonry.
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1683 The Works of the Learned Isaac Barrow. The Second Volume, Containing Sermons and ExpositionsLondon: 1683The very scarce first edition of this second volume of the collected works of Anglican theologian Isaac Barrow, with this volume containing his sermons on the Apostle's Creed.
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1919 The Rainbow TwinsLondon: [1919]The first edition of this uncommon illustrated children's work by children's writer and illustrator Florence Mary Anderson.
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1678 The Lord Chief Justice Scroggs His Speech to the Lord ChancellourNot Stated: 1678A very scarce pamphlet of a speech given by the Chief Justice William Scroggs to the Lord Chancellor, Frederick North.
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1679 An Impartial Account of Divers Remarkable Proceedings [...] Relating to the Horrid Popish PlotLondon: 1679A very scarce unbound pamphlet relaying the articles of impeachment of high treason and crimes put in place in the early stages of the Popish Plot conspiracy.
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1681 The Last Speech and Confession of Mr. Stephen Colledge, Who Was ExecutedLondon: 1681A very scarce pamphlet of the speech and confession of Stephen Colledge, before he was executed for treason against King Charles II.
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c1680 The Popish Plot, Taken Out of Several Depositions Made and Sworn BeforeNot Stated: c1680A very scarce fascinating contemporary history of the Popish Plot, offering a first-hand insight into the hysteria, with information taken from several depositions.
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1680 The Information of Thomas Dangerfield, Gent.London: 1680A scarce publication of the information English conspirator Thomas Dangerfield gave in support of the existence of the fictitious Popish Plot.
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1681 The Proceedings of the Honourable House of Commons, Who Met at OxfordLondon: 1681A very scarce pamphlet containing the proceedings of the House of Commons during the Popish Plot, a fascinating contemporary work on the conspiracy.
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1681 The Great Point of Succession DiscussedLondon: 1681The first edition of Robert Brady's very scarce pamphlet discussing the succession of the English monarchy, published in support of King Charles II, during the period of the Popish Plot.
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1680 The Further Information of Stephen Dugdale, Gent. Delivered at the Bar of theLondon: 1680A scarce pamphlet regarding the false information given by Stephen Dugdale during the Popish Plot.
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1679 An Account of the Behaviour of the Fourteen Late Popish Malefactors, Whil'st in NewgateLondon: 1679Newgate prison chaplain Samuel Smith's very scarce account his interactions with fourteen Popish Plot 'malefactors' while imprisoned.
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1680 The Informations of Robert Jenison of Grayes Inn, Esquire. Relating the HorridLondon: 1680A very scarce pamphlet recounting the false information given by Robert Jenison in support of Titus Oates and his fictitious Popish Plot.
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1679 The Moderate Parliament Considered in this Time of DangerLondon: 1679A very scarce folded single leaf pamphlet published in the late seventeenth century, discussing Parliamentary elections during the early stages of anxieties about the Popish Plot.
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1680 The Popish Damnable Plot Against Our Religion and Libertes Fairly Laid OpenLondon: 1680A very scarce contemporary pamphlet, condemning the fictitious Popish Plot and those involved.
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1679 The Narrative and Reasons Which Were Delivered by the House of Commons, to the LordsLondon: 1679A very scarce contemporary pamphlet regarding the trials and pardons of the Lords accused of being involved in the Popish Plot.
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1681 The Proceedings Against the Right Honourable the Earl of Shaftsbury at the Old BailyLondon: 1681A very scarce contemporary publication of the proceedings mounted against the Earl of Shaftsbury following his public support of the Exclusion Bill, at the time of the Popish Plot.
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1678 The Tryals of William Ireland, Thomas Pickering, and John Grove; For Conspiring to Murder the KingLondon: 1678The first edition of this scarce account of the trials of three men executed during the hysteria surrounding the Popish Plot.
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1681 A Caution to All True English Protestants, Concerning the Late Popish PlotLondon: 1681A very scarce first edition pamphlet published in the period in which English society realised that the Popish Plot was a fictitious threat.
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1700 Choice Presidents Upon All Acts of Parliament, Relating to the Office and DutyLondon: 1700A scarce seventeenth century legal work by Richard Kilburne, an essential resource on the law of the era.
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1684 An Historical Account of Church-Government, As it was in Great-Britain and IrelandLondon: 1684A very scarce 17th century volume on Church Government in Britain and Ireland.
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1682 The Forfeitures of Londons Charter, Or an Impartial Account of Several Seisures of the City CharterLondon: 1682A vanishingly scarce late seventeenth century first edition discussing the history of the London Charter, from the reign of Henry III to the year 1682.
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1657 Regestrum Practicale; or, the Practical RegisterLondon: 1657The very scarce first edition of this mid seventeenth century legal work from William Style, best known for authoring this work, and working as a barrister at Inner Temple.
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1874-1879 2 Vols Calendar of Treasury PapersLondon: 1874-1879Two scarce volumes of Treasury Papers documenting the reign of Queen Anne in the eighteenth century.
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1685 Defensio Fidei NicaenaeOxford: 1685A scarce Latin religious treatise by George Bull, discussing the Nicene Creed.
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1700 Remarks upon a Late Pamphlet Intitul'd The To Great Questions Considered: What The French King will do with respect to the Spanish Monarchy. What Measures the English Ought to TakeLondon: 1700An uncommon pamphlet exploring interesting questions of European history and politics in 1700.
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1600 La Spagnolas ComediaTrivigi: 1600An early, revised edition of La Spagnolas Comedia by Andrea Calmo.
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1683 Sermons de S. Augustin sur les Pseaumes, Traduits en FrancoisParis: 1683The first two volumes only of a very scarce late seventeenth century French language edition of the writings of Saint Augustine.
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1671 A True Relation of the Unjust Accusation of a Certain French GentlemanLondon: 1671A very scarce pamphlet by Denzil Holles, defending a group of Frenchmen who were accused of highway robbery.
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1697 A Letter to a Convocation-Man Concerning the Rights, Powers, and Priviledges of that BodyLondon: 1697A very scarce first edition pamphlet by Bartholomew Shower and Francis Atterbury, in which they lament moral decline and discuss religious politics.
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1662 Le Prince de Paix L'Enfant JesusMons: 1662A very scarce mid seventeenth century French language celebration of the life of Jesus Christ, the 'prince of peace'.
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1684 Les Lettres de S. Augustin, Traduites en FrancoisParis: 1684A scarce complete six volume French language edition of the religious letters of Saint Augustine.
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1693 Vita et Doctrina Jesu Christi Ex Quatuor Evanvelistis CollectaAntverpiae [Antwerp]: 1693A smart and scarce late seventeenth century edition of Nicola Avancini's work on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
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1683 Histoire du Concile de TrenteAmsterdam: 1683A scarce late seventeenth century French language translation of Paolo Sarpi's discussion of the role of the Papal Curia.
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[1925] Die Sammlung Fritz Buckardt Berlin Deutsches und Auslandisches PorzellanBerlin: [1925]This scarce German auction catalogue lists and depicts the interesting porcelain and earthenware up for sale.
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1694 La Vie d'Elizabeth Reine d'AngleterreAmsterdam: 1694The first edition in French of Gregorio Leti's immensely important biography on Queen Elizabeth I, the first to be published, lavishly illustrated with portraits throughout each volume.
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1685 Threnodia Augustalis: A Funeral-Pindarique Poem Sacred to the Happy MemoryLondon: 1685The first edition of this uncommon and lesser known poem by John Dryden, written to commemorate the death of King Charles II.
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1694 De Pictura Veterum Libri TresRoterodami [Rotterdam]: 1694The second edition of Franciscus Junius's treatise on the art of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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1665 Tiberias sive Commentarius Masorethicus Triples Historicus, DidacticusBasileae: 1665A scarce and important critical work on the Bible by Johannes Buxtorf, this edition edited by his son.
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1641 The Judgement of Doctor Rainoldes, Touching the Originall of EpiscopacyLondon: 1641The very scarce first edition of Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh's defence of a qualified Version of the episcopal theory.
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1695 Instructissima Bibliotheca Manualis Concionatoria in qua de VirtutibusAugsburg; Dillingen: 1695Tobias Lohner's essential extensive manual for preaching and other Jesuit practices.
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1684 Linguae Latinae Liber Dictionarius Quadripartitus. A Latine Dictionary, in Four PartsLondon: 1684An early edition of Adam Littleton's impressive Latin-English dictionary, an important contribution to Latin language study.
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1670 Lexicon Geographicum; In Quo Universi Orbis VrbesParisiis [Paris]: 1670An excellent copy of this lexicon of ancient and modern geography by Filippo Ferrari, brought up to date and edited by Michael Antonius Baudrand.
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1971 3 vols Conradi Gesneri Historia PlantarumZurich:A stunning three volume set of this German history of plants, with lovely watercolour illustrations.
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1683 Diurnum MonasticumVenetiis [Venice]: 1683A very scarce late seventeenth century account of the diary of Pope Paul V, head of the Catholic church between 1605 and 1621.
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1679 Schutz-Mantel Mariae Der Allzeit Gebenedeiten Jungfrauen Und Mutter GottesNürnberg [Nuremberg]: 1679A very scarce German language edition of this religious work by Alessandro Sperelli, consisting of fifty-two canonical tales.
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1691 10vols Oeuvres d'Horace Traduites en Francois avec l'Original LatinParis: 1691An early edition of this scarce ten volume collection of Horace's works in French, with the original Latin.
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1691 Les Entretiens d'Ariste et d'EugeneAmsterdam: 1691A new edition of the popular philosophical work by Dominique Bouhours, in the original French.
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1688 Remarques d'un theologien sur le traite historiqueCologne: 1688A very scarce work concerning a historical treatise by Boileau on the establishment of the Church of Rome by Louis Maimbourg.
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1684 A Scripture-Line of Time, Drawn in Brief From the Lapsed Creation, to theNot Stated: 1684A vanishingly scarce first edition copy of this intriguing study on the second advent and end of time by Thomas Beverley.
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1693 The Lord Chief Baron Atkyns's Speech to Sir William Ashhurst Lord Mayor Elect of the City of London at the time of his being Sworn in their Majesties Court of ExchequerLondon : 1693An uncommon and interesting speech from Chief Baron Atkyns to William Ashhurst.
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c1915 Bible Studies: Palestine: The Geography of Palestine and its reflection in the BibleIlford: c1915A very scarce bible study on the geography and history of Palestine, published by The Ilford Christadelphian Bible Research Class.
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c1899-1900 8vols The Illustrated Dictionary of GardeningLondon: c1899-1900Eight volumes of this important nineteenth century encyclopaedia of horticulture, illustrated throughout.
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2016 Alice's Adventures Under Ground the Original ManuscriptLondon: [2015]A reproduction of the original manuscript of Lewis Carroll's famous work.
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c1700 2vol Le Cabinet Satyrique ou Recueil de Vers Piquans & Gaillards Tire's Des Sieurs de PoëtesParis: c1700A scarce edition of this collection of satiric verse in the French language.
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c1900 The Complete Works of George EliotLondon: c1900A limited edition collection of works from George Eliot bound in half morocco.
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c1825 Complete Guides to Warwick and it's castleCoventry: c1825An illustrated copy of this travel guide to Warwick , Kenilworth Castle, Stratford Upon-Avon and Coventry.
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1924 The Third RoundLondon: [1924]An uncommon first edition of this work of detective fiction featuring Bulldog Drummond, in the origina, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1881 Birket Foster's Pictures of English LandscapeLondon: [1881]A charming, limited edition collection of illustrations by Myles Birket Foster, engraved on India proof paper by the Brothers Dalziel.
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1700 Tables Geographiques et Chronologiques de tous le Archeveschez et EveschezRouen: 1700A scarce catalogue of the bishops and archbishops of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches in the seventeenth century.
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1570 Polydori Vergilii Vrbinatis Historiae Libri VigintiseptemBasileae: 1570A very scarce copy of the twenty-seventh book of Polydore Vergil's history of England.
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1655-61 Monasticon AnglicanumLondini; [London]: 1655-61The first edition of Volumes I and II of William Dugdale's important history on the monasteries of England.
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[1792] The British SportsmanLondon: [1792]The first edition of this illustrated dictionary of recreational sports by William Augustus Osbaldiston.
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1699 The Vanity and Danger of Modern Theories: A Sermon Preach'd at St. Mary's Church in CambridgeCambridge: 1699A very scarce first edition of this pamphlet of the sermon on the danger of modern planetary theories.
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[1883] Flowers and Flower LoreLondon: [1883]A very scarce first edition two volume set of illustrated works on flowers by Rev. Hilderic Friend.
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1679 Mr. Ogilby's Pocket Book of RoadsLondon: 1679A scarce early pocket book reference work by John Ogilby noting the distances and routes of roads and cities across England.
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1622 Guida Della Monaca ReligiosaRoma: 1622A very scarce early seventeenth century Italian religious work guiding women on how to become nuns, and what is to be expected of them.
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1682 The Anatomy of Plants[London]: 1682The very scarce first collected edition of Nehemiah Grew's important work on plant anatomy, lacking all eighty-three engraved plates.
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[1910] The Isles of Scilly: Their Story, Their Folk and Their FlowersLondon: [1910]The first edition of this work on the Scilly Isles, illustrated and written by Jessie Mothersole.
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[1891] Pictorial Africa; It's Heroes, Missionaries, and Martyrs.London: [1891]The first edition of this very scarce illustrated work on Africa.
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1666 Les Oeuvres de M. Francois Rabelais[Amsterdam]: 1666The sought after second Elzevier edition of this collection of writings by French novelist Francois Rabelais.
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c1927 Lamps, Shades, MirrorsLondon: 1927A copy of this unique very scarce illustrated catalogue of lamps with text on the psychology of colour by Isobel Savory.
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1638 The Temple: Sacred Poems, and Private EjaculationsLondon : 1638A very scarce fifth edition of The Temple, a collection of popular sacred poetry by George Herbert.
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c1892 Wonder Book for Girls and BoysNew York : 1892A beautifully illustrated edition of this children's book by Nathaniel Hawthorne, with full colour illustrations by Walter Crane.
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1670 Joannis Sartori Adagiorum Chiliades TresAmstelodami [Amsterdam]: 1670An uncommon seventeenth century collection of aphorisms and proverbs, in a full vellum binding.
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c1700 A Collection of Plates of Jean le PautreNot Stated: c1700A collection of the detailed engraved plates of Jean le Pautre, an important designer and engraver of the seventeenth century.
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1609 Regiam Majestatem: The Auld Lawes Constitutions of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1609The very scarce first English language edition of this early seventeenth century work on the constitution and law of Scotland.
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[1912] Poems of ChildhoodLondon : [1912]A charming book of childhood poems written by Githa Sowerby.
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[1920] The Pied Piper of HamelinLondon : [1920]An illustrated edition of Browning's children's poem, which retells the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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1636 The Herball or Generall Historie of PlantesLondon: 1636An early edition of John Gerard's important herbal, a sixteenth century guide to the proper care and maintenance of plants, illustrated throughout.
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1678 A Sure Guide to the Practical SurveyorLondon: 1678A vanishingly scarce seventeenth century manual on practical surveying by John Holwell, illustrated with folding plates, the first and only edition of this work.
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1663-1711 A Vindication of K. Charles the Martyr, Reason and Judgement, A Letter Out of SuffolkLondon: 1663-1711Three very scarce early works bound in one volume, discussing King Charles I, Bishop Robert Sanderson, and Archbishop Sancroft.
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1677 De Sacrificiis Libri Duo; Quorum Altero Explicantur Omnia JudaeorumLondini; [London]: 1677An uncommon first edition religious text by WIlliam Owtram, an important study on ritual sacrifices.
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c1890 The Works of Alexandre DumasNew York : c1890A limited edition complete set of illustrated works by the noted Alexandre Dumas, including his popular work 'The Count of Monte Cristo', bound in quarter morocco.
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c1890 South Africa and Its FutureCape Town: c1890The first edition of this illustrated work on South Africa and its future, bound in crushed half morocco.
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c1880 Picturesque Europe: The Continent Volume ThreeLondon: c1880A beautifully illustrated work depicting the natural beauty of Europe, in the original cloth.
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1680 Dictionarium Novum Latinum et GallicumParisiis [Paris]: 1680The second edition of Pierre Danet's very scarce French and Latin dictionary, illustrated with an engraved frontispiece.
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1682 Seneca's Morals By Way of AbstractLondon: 1682The second edition of Roger L'Estrange's translation of Seneca's insightful moral essays, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece.
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1675 A Present For a Papist; or, The Life and Death of Pope JoanLondon: 1675The second edition of this interesting biographical account of the fictional Pope Joan.
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c1930 Cats and CloverLondon: c1930An early paperback copy of this very scarce supernatural fiction novel written by Geo. C. Foster.
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c1900 Permanent Platino Bromide PaperElstree: c1900A very scarce, unopened packet of platino bromide paper, used in late nineteenth century photography, manufactured by Wellington & Ward.