Added t.p. illustrated, reading: Emblemes. Illustrated by Geo. Wither., First edition, with Grismond imprint., Sig. Nn1 misnumbered N1 ; errors in pagination., Signature *2, second count, misbound before signature *1, secound count. First two leaves ("Preposition" and illustrated t.p.) mounted ; signature Oo3 inlaid and inserted reversed ; last leaf (woodcut dials) wanting ; some leaves slightly bled at the top ; water-stained. Polished brown calf binding, tooled in gold and blind, gilt edges. "Bought of Duffield, Bath, 1822" inscribed on fly-leaf. Armorial bookplate of the Syston Park library, with a small bookplate, containing the monogram J.H.T. (i.e. John Hayford Thorold) within an engraved oval, pasted below. In the Huntington copy of the Grismond issue signature K is marked *., Signatures: 3 l. unsigned, *3-4A4, 1 l. unsigned, A-I4K2L-S4*2V-Z4Aaa-Dd4*2Ff-Oo4., The 200 plates of the emblems were engraved by Crispijn van de Passe and appeared originally in the Emblemata sacra of Rollenhagius, 1611-1613 (Cf. H. Green, Andrea Alciati, 1872, p. 248-260, etc.)., The arrangement of the preliminary matter in the different issued described in the Hoe, Grolier Club, and Huntington catalogues varies., Wither's portrait on verso of 8th p.l. ; title and text within lined borders ; woodcut initials and printer's ornaments., and Without general t.p. ; each book has special t.p. ; books 2-4 have imprint: London, Printed by Avgvstine Mathevves. 1634.
Publisher:
Printed by A.M. for Iohn Grismond, and are to be sold at the signe of the Gunne in Ivie-Lane,
Subject (Name):
Duffield, Bath--Ownership., Passe, Crispijn van de, d. 1670., Syston Park (England) Bookplate., and Thorold, John Hayford,--Sir,--1773-1831--Bookplate.
The generall historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles : with the names of the
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
With inset map of "Ould Virginia" [with linen backing].
Description:
Engraved by Robert Vaughan, Ink washes on various vignettes., and Tipped-in facing title page.
Publisher:
Printed by I.D. and I.H. for Michael Sparkes
Subject (Name):
Smith, John, 1580-1631
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America--Virginia., New England --History --Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775., Virginia --History --Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, and Voyages and travels.
Collection Created:
London : Printed by I.[ohn] D.[awson] and I.[ohn] H.[aviland] for Michael Sparkes, 1624
The generall historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Iles ...
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Inset map of Virginia
Description:
Engraved by Robert Vaughan, Facing p. 41, and Printed by James Reeve
Publisher:
Printed by I.D. and I.H. for Michael Sparkes
Subject (Name):
Smith, John, 1580-1631
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America--Virginia., New England --History --Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775., Virginia --History --Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, and Voyages and travels.
Collection Created:
London : Printed by I.D. and I.H. for Michael Sparkes, 1624
Certaine errors in nauigation / detected and corrected by Edw. Wright ; with many additions that
Image Count:
1
Description:
[ca. 1:5,400,000]., Bound in following p. 110., Linear brown stain at top on verso., Middle panel right of center has small hole., and Several small yellow, brown and black stains can be seen on both the recto and verso.
Subject (Geographic):
Azores
Subject (Topic):
Cosmography--Early works to 1800, Nautical astronomy --Early works to 1800, and Navigation --Early works to 1800
Collection Created:
[London] : Printed by Felix Kingsto[n] at London, 1610
A topographical description of the Western territory of North America; containing a succinct
Image Count:
1
Description:
Engrav'd for S. Campbell's Edition of Imlay's Description of Kentucky., Facing p. 111., and Teaching resource: Professor John Mack Faragher, History 141: The American West.
Subject (Geographic):
Genesee River Valley (Pa. and N.Y.) --Early works to 1800, Mississippi River Valley --Description and travel --Early works to 1800, Mississippi River Valley --History --To 1803, and Ohio River Valley --Description and travel -
Subject (Name):
Filson, John, ca. 1747-1788 Discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky, Toulmin, Harry, 1766-1823 Thoughts on emigration, and United States. Dept. of State
Subject (Topic):
Public lands --United States --Early works to 1800
Collection Created:
New-York, Printed by Samuel Campbell, No. 37, Hanover Square, M,DCC,XCIII
Title from item., Translated title supplied by curator., Date and place of publication supplied by curator., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Bible; Fleas & lice.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Aaron (Biblical priest).
Subject (Topic):
Plagues of Egypt, Lice, Medicine in the Bible, Insects, Victims, Animals, and Fires