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Josephus, Flavius. The works of Josephus :
Josephus, Flavius
The works of Josephus
MDCLXXVI [1676]
 Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Browne, Alexander, active 1660-1677. Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching :
Browne, Alexander, active 1660–1677
Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching
1675
Pricke, Robert, engraver. The architects store-house :
Pricke, Robert
The architects store-house
1674
Greaves, John, 1602-1652. Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt /
Greaves, John, 1602–1652
Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt
1646
 [India Orientalis].
[India Orientalis]
1597[-1628]
Neade, William, author. Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto.
Neade, William
Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto
[approximately 1630]
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen
anno MDCXXIX [1629]
Vignola, 1507-1573. Vignola, or the compleat architect :
Vignola, 1507–1573
Vignola, or the compleat architect
1655
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642, author. Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa :
Galilei, Galileo, 1564–1642
Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa
MDCXXXII [1632]
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654. A direction for the English traviller :
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654
A direction for the English traviller
1643
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, author, publisher. America :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
America
MDCLXXI [1671]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700?, illustrator, engraver. Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani
ano. Dni. MDCLXXV [1675]
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
King, Daniel, -1664?, author, engraver. The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated :
King, Daniel, died 1664
The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated
1656
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
 A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
1647
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Africa :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Africa
MDC LXX [1670]
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The art of dravving vvith the pen,
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The art of dravving vvith the pen,
1607
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. The characters of the passions /
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
The characters of the passions
[17--]
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, d. 1625. Nouus Orbis, sive, Descriptio Indiae Occidentalis /
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, d. 1625
Nouus Orbis, sive, Descriptio Indiae Occidentalis
1622
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706? Les Travaux de Mars, ou, L'Art de la guerre :
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706?
Les Travaux de Mars, ou, L'Art de la guerre
1696
 Aesop's Fables :
Aesop's Fables
1687
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633-1669.  The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts :
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633–1669
The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts
1669
Seller, John, active 1658-1698. A new system of geography :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
A new system of geography
[1685]
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. The first[-fift] booke of architecture /
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
The first[-fift] booke of architecture
1611
Francquart, Jacques, 1577-1651, ill. Pompa funebris optimi potentissimiq[ue] principis Alberti Pii, Archiducis Austriae, ducis Burg. Bra. &c. /
Francquart, Jacques, 1577–1651
Pompa funebris optimi potentissimiq[ue] principis Alberti Pii, Archiducis Austriae, ducis Burg. Bra. &c.
MDCXXIII [1623]
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625? The history of four-footed beasts and serpents :
Topsell, Edward, 1572–1625?
The history of four-footed beasts and serpents
MDCLVIII [1658]
La Serre, M. de (Jean-Puget), ca. 1600-1665. Histoire de l'entree de la reyne mere dv roy tres-chrestien, dans la Grande-Bretaigne :
La Serre, M. de (Jean-Puget), ca. 1600–1665
Histoire de l'entree de la reyne mere dv roy tres-chrestien, dans la Grande-Bretaigne
1639
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626. Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes. :
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626
Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes.
1625
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643? The compleat gentleman :
Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?
The compleat gentleman
[1622]
 A book of the habits, customes, and manners of diverse nations :
A book of the habits, customes, and manners of diverse nations
[169-?]
Cowper, William, 1666-1709. The anatomy of humane bodies,
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
The anatomy of humane bodies,
1698
 The therd booke of flowers fruits beastes birds and flies exactly drawne.
The therd booke of flowers fruits beastes birds and flies exactly drawne
1661
England and Wales. An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches :
England and Wales
An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches
1654
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Des ordres de colõnes en l'architecture, et plusieurs aũes dependances dicelle /
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Des ordres de colõnes en l'architecture, et plusieurs aũes dependances dicelle
1664
Smith, John, fl. 1673-1680. The art of painting in oyl :
Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
The art of painting in oyl
1687
Testelin, Henri, 1616-1695, author.  The sentiments of the most excellent painters concerning the practice of painting /
Testelin, Henri, 1616–1695
The sentiments of the most excellent painters concerning the practice of painting
1688
Löhneyss, Georg Engelhard von, 1552-1622. Della caualleria =
Löhneyss, Georg Engelhard von, 1552–1622
Della caualleria =
1609 [-1610]
Allard, Carel, 1648-approximately 1709. Orbis habitabilis oppida et vestitus :
Allard, Carel, 1648–approximately 1709
Orbis habitabilis oppida et vestitus
[not after 1698?]
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. The pleasures of princes, or, Good mens recreations :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
The pleasures of princes, or, Good mens recreations
1614
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. Resuscitatio, or, Bringing into publick light severall pieces of the works civil, historical, philosophical, and theological, hitherto sleeping of the Right Honourable Francis Bacon,
Bacon, Francis, 1561–1626
Resuscitatio, or, Bringing into publick light severall pieces of the works civil, historical, philosophical, and theological, hitherto sleeping of the Right Honourable Francis Bacon,
1671
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. Geography rectified:
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
Geography rectified
1688
Puteanus, Erycius, 1574-1646. Eryci Puteani Bamelrodi Bruxella, incomparabili exemplo septenaria ...
Puteanus, Erycius, 1574–1646
Eryci Puteani Bamelrodi Bruxella, incomparabili exemplo septenaria ..
1646
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Cantabrigia illustrativa sive omnium celeberrime istius universitatis.
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrativa sive omnium celeberrime istius universitatis
1688
 Insignium Romae templorum prospectus exteriores et interiores, a celebrioribus architectis inuenti :
Insignium Romae templorum prospectus exteriores et interiores, a celebrioribus architectis inuenti
[1690?]
Maydman, Henry. Naval speculations, and maritime politicks :
Maydman, Henry
Naval speculations, and maritime politicks
1691
Malthus, Francis. Traité des fevx artificiels povr la gverre,
Malthus, Francis
Traité des fevx artificiels povr la gverre,
1640
Hugo, Herman, 1588-1629. Pia desideria.
Hugo, Herman, 1588–1629
Pia desideria
M.DC.XXXII
Barbon, Nicholas, -1698. An apology for the builder, or, A discourse shewing the cause and effects of the increase of building.
Barbon, Nicholas, -1698
An apology for the builder, or, A discourse shewing the cause and effects of the increase of building
1689
 Typus mundi in quo eius calamitates et pericula nec non diuini :
Typus mundi in quo eius calamitates et pericula nec non diuini
1627
Abbot, George, 1562-1633. A briefe description of the whole worlde :
Abbot, George, 1562–1633
A briefe description of the whole worlde
1605
Multibibus, Blasius. A solemne ioviall disputation, theoreticke and practicke; briefely shadowing the lavv of drinking ;
Multibibus, Blasius
A solemne ioviall disputation, theoreticke and practicke; briefely shadowing the lavv of drinking ;
MDCXVII [1617]
De Grey, Thomas. The compleat horseman and expert ferrier :
De Grey, Thomas
The compleat horseman and expert ferrier
1639
Siemienowicz, Kazimierz, -1651? author. Artis magnae artilleriae :
Siemienowicz, Kazimierz, -1651?
Artis magnae artilleriae
Ao. MDCL [1650]
Taylor, John, 1580-1653. The carriers cosmographie, or, A briefe relation, of the innes ordinaries, hosteries, and other lodgings, in and neere London :
Taylor, John, 1580–1653
The carriers cosmographie, or, A briefe relation, of the innes ordinaries, hosteries, and other lodgings, in and neere London
1637
Darling, John, 17th cent. The carpenter's rule made easie, or, The art of measuring superficies and solids :
Darling, John, 17th cent
The carpenter's rule made easie, or, The art of measuring superficies and solids
1676
La Fage, Raymond, 1656-1684. Recueil des meilleurs desseins de Raimond La Fage gravé par cinq des plus habiles graveurs /
La Fage, Raymond, 1656–1684
Recueil des meilleurs desseins de Raimond La Fage gravé par cinq des plus habiles graveurs
[168-]
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691. Effigies regum Anglorum :
Faithorne, William, 1616–1691
Effigies regum Anglorum
[1630?]
Norwood, Richard, 1590?-1675. Trigonometrie, or, The doctrine of triangles :
Norwood, Richard, 1590?-1675
Trigonometrie, or, The doctrine of triangles
1631
Bullock, William, b. 1617? Virginia impartially examined, and left to publick view :
Bullock, William, b. 1617?
Virginia impartially examined, and left to publick view
1649
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. Perspective practical.
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
Perspective practical
1698
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695 A new method of cryptography :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
A new method of cryptography
[1666]
 A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints :
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints
1660
Prou, Jacques, approximately 1639-approximately1686, artist, engraver. Veües des plus beaux endroits de la ville de Rome /
Prou, Jacques, approximately 1639–approximately1686
Veües des plus beaux endroits de la ville de Rome
[circa 1680?]
Burton, William, 1575-1645. The description of Leicester Shire :
Burton, William, 1575–1645
The description of Leicester Shire
[1622]
Poole, William, farrier. The countrey farrier :
Poole, William, farrier
The countrey farrier
1648
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535-1612. Emanuels van Meteren historie der Neder-landscher ende haerder na-buren oorlogen ende geschiedenissen, tot den iare M.VI.c XII :
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535–1612
Emanuels van Meteren historie der Neder-landscher ende haerder na-buren oorlogen ende geschiedenissen, tot den iare M.VI.c XII
1614
Pistofilo, Bonaventura, 1576- Oplomachia /
Pistofilo, Bonaventura, 1576–
Oplomachia
1621
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ... /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ...
 The excellency of the pen and pencil,
The excellency of the pen and pencil,
1668
Baldinucci, Filippo, 1625-1696. Notizie de' professori del disegno da Cimabve
Baldinucci, Filippo, 1625–1696
Notizie de' professori del disegno da Cimabve
1681-1728
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673-1721. The gentleman's recreation :
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673–1721
The gentleman's recreation
1686
Caus, Salomon de, -1626. Les raisons des forces mouuantes, avec diuerses machines tant vtiles que plaisantes :
Caus, Salomon de, -1626
Les raisons des forces mouuantes, avec diuerses machines tant vtiles que plaisantes
1624
Vitruvius Pollio. An abridgment of the architecture of Vitruvius :
Vitruvius Pollio
An abridgment of the architecture of Vitruvius
1692
W. B. (William Badcock) A new touch-stone for gold and silver wares :
W. B. (William Badcock)
A new touch-stone for gold and silver wares
1679
Delaume, Thomas, d. 1685. Angliæ metropolis, or, The present state of London :
Delaume, Thomas, d. 1685
Angliæ metropolis, or, The present state of London
1690
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. The history of the reformation of the Church of England :
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643–1715
The history of the reformation of the Church of England
1681-1683
Turberville, George, 1540?-1610? author. The booke of falconrie or havvking :
Turberville, George, 1540?-1610?
The booke of falconrie or havvking
An. Dom. 1611
Cox, Nicholas, active 1673-1721, author, publisher. The gentleman's recreation :
Cox, Nicholas, active 1673–1721
The gentleman's recreation
1677
Mandey, Venterus. Mellificium mensionis, or, The marrow of measuring :
Mandey, Venterus
Mellificium mensionis, or, The marrow of measuring
1682
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. Markhams Remembrancer of unpublished secretes :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Markhams Remembrancer of unpublished secretes
circa 1655
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705, author. Britannia, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
Britannia, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging
MDCLXXII [1673]
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625-1709. The history of the Old Testament :
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625–1709
The history of the Old Testament
1688-1690
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673. Theatrum civitatum nec non admirandorum Neapolis et Siciliae regnorum.
Blaeu, Joan, 1596–1673
Theatrum civitatum nec non admirandorum Neapolis et Siciliae regnorum
[1663]
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611-1668. De arte graphica.
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611–1668
De arte graphica
1695
Malthus, Francis. A treatise of artificial fire-vvorks both for vvarres and recreation ...
Malthus, Francis
A treatise of artificial fire-vvorks both for vvarres and recreation ..
1629
Stow, John, 1525?-1605. The survey of London :
Stow, John, 1525?-1605
The survey of London
1633
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : began Jan. 1, 1677 : and intended to be continued monthly /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : began Jan. 1, 1677 : and intended to be continued monthly
1677-1680
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552-1616. XXX. pieces d'architecture : tirees du tres exellent auteur Vincent Scamozze : et autres : tres necessaire a ceux qui sont Proffession de cet Art =
Scamozzi, Vincenzo, 1552–1616
XXX. pieces d'architecture : tirees du tres exellent auteur Vincent Scamozze : et autres : tres necessaire a ceux qui sont Proffession de cet Art =
1660.]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Helvetiæ, Rhætiæ et Valesiæ :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Helvetiæ, Rhætiæ et Valesiæ
Im Jahr MDCLIV [1654]
Camden, William, 1551-1623. Britannia, sive, Florentissimorum regnorum Angliæ, Scotiæ, Hiberniæ, et insularum adiacentium ex intima antiquitate chorographica descripto :
Camden, William, 1551–1623
Britannia, sive, Florentissimorum regnorum Angliæ, Scotiæ, Hiberniæ, et insularum adiacentium ex intima antiquitate chorographica descripto
1607
 A catalogue of divers excellent Italian pictures of the most eminent masters :
A catalogue of divers excellent Italian pictures of the most eminent masters
1684
Salmon, William, 1644-1713. Polygraphice:
Salmon, William, 1644–1713
Polygraphice
1678
Smith, John, active 1684-1704. The experienc'd fowler: or, The gentleman, citizen, and country-man's pleasant and profitable recreation :
Smith, John, active 1684–1704
The experienc'd fowler: or, The gentleman, citizen, and country-man's pleasant and profitable recreation
1697
Botero, Giovanni, 1540-1617. Relations of the most famous kingdomes and common-wealths thorowout the world :
Botero, Giovanni, 1540–1617
Relations of the most famous kingdomes and common-wealths thorowout the world
1630