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• The excellency of the pen and pencil : exemplifying the uses of them in the most exquisite and mysterious arts of drawing, etching, engraving, limning, painting in oyl, washing of maps & pictures, also the way to cleanse any old painting, and preserve the colours : collected from the writings of the ablest masters, both antient and modern, as Albert Durer, P. Lomantius, and divers others : furnished with divers cuts in copper, being copied from the best masters, and here inserted for examples for the learner to practice by ... (Printed by Thomas Ratcliff and Thomas Daniel, for Dorman Newman and Richard Jones ..., 1668), by Richard Jones, Dorman Newman, Thomas Daniel, and Thomas Ratcliffe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Mysteryes of natvre and art (For Ralph Mab and are to be sold by Iohn Iackson and Francis Church at the Kings armes in Cheapeside, 1634), by John Bate (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exquisite practise, as well for drawing all manner (Printed [by J. Legat] for I.M[arriott]. and are to bee sold by Francis Constable at the signe of the crane, in Pauls Church-yard, 1634), by Henry Peacham (page images at HathiTrust)
• Academy treating of drawing, painting, limning and etching (Printed by J. Redmayne for the author, and are to be sold by him ... and Richard Tompson ... and Arthur Tooker ..., 1669), by Alexander Browne, Abraham Bloemaert, Odoardo Fialetti, Arnold de Jode, and Alexander Browne (page images at HathiTrust)
• Academy treating of drawing, painting, limning, etching (printed for Arthur Tooker, at the Globe in the Strand, over against Ivie-Bridge; and William Battersby, at Thavie's Inne Gate in Holborn, near S. Andrew's Church, 1675), by Alexander Browne, Abraham Bloemaert, Odoardo Fialetti, Jacob Huysmans, and Arnold de Jode (page images at HathiTrust)

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• Rudiments of drawing (G. Bartolozzi, 1796), by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and Francesco Bartolozzi (page images at HathiTrust)
• The rudiments of drawing : collected from the designs of the most approved masters : on 26 copper plates. (Printed for Laurie and Whittle, no. 53, Fleet Street, 1799), by Laurie & Whittle (page images at HathiTrust)
• The artist's vade mecum : being the whole art of drawing taught in a new work, elegantly engraved on one hundred folio copper plates : containing great variety of examples in every branch of that noble art, as parts of the face, heads, hands, feet, academy, antiques, and groups of figures, beasts, birds, insects, flowers, fruit, shells, ornaments, buildings, landscapes, &c. &c. &c. collected from the works of the greatest masters : to which is prefixed an essay on drawing, with introductory rules for the use of learners, in which the first principles of that useful and noble art are explained in such manner that it may be attained in a short time without a master. (Printed and published according to Act of Parliament, and sold by R. Sayer, at the Golden-Buck, in Fleet-Street, 1762), by Robert Sayer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Polite recreation in drawing. (Printed and sold by the proprietor Carington Bowles ..., 1779), by Carington Bowles (page images at HathiTrust)

• The practice of drawing and painting landscape from nature, in water colours : exemplified in a series of instructions calculated to facilitate the progress of the learner; including the elements of perspective, their application in sketching from nature, and the explanation of various processes of colouring, for producing from the sketch a finished picture : with observations on the study of nature, and various other matters relative to the arts (J. Murray, 1823), by Francis Nicholson and Charles Joseph Hullmandel (page images at HathiTrust)
• The young painter's maulstick : being a practical treatise on perspective, containing rules and principles for delineation on planes ... : founded on the clear mechanical process of Vignola and Sirigatti, united with the theoretic principles of the celebrated Dr. Brook Taylor : addressed to students in drawing (Printed by V. Griffiths ... and published for the author by Carpenter and Co. ..., 1800), by James Malton and Brook Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Hints on landscape painting, with instructions for painting on velvet (Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme, and J. Bumpus, 1820), by J. W. Alston (page images at HathiTrust)
• The elements of drawing, for the use of students : illustrated by fifty-one engravings, plain and coloured, containing several hundred examples from the works of the greatest masters (Printed for Richard Phillips, 1812), by George Hamilton and Thomas Lord Busby (page images at HathiTrust)
• Studies of heads : selected from paintings of eminent artists (W. Kent (late D. Bogue), 1840), by Bernard-Romain Julien and Thomas Fairland (page images at HathiTrust)
• A series of progressive lessons : intended to elucidate the art of landscape painting in water colours. (T. Clay, 1816), by David Cox (page images at HathiTrust)

• [The] Distressed child, or, The Cruel uncle (London : Printed by D. Brown, [1700?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Fragments containing reference to Love's labour's won ([England, 1603), by Ernest Ingold, Solomon Pottesman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Pre-1650 Manuscript Collection (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library), and R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company (page images at HathiTrust)

• To the most illustrious and serene prince, his royal Highness (London : Printed for Thomas Salusbury, at the Sign of the Temple near Temple-Bar, 1688) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Two royal achrostichs on the Dutch in the ditch ([London : s.n., 1672?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A catalogue of books printed for Thomas Basset, and are to be sold at his shop at the George near Cliffords Inne in Fleet-Street. (London : Printed by R. Battersby for Thomas Bassett ..., 1672) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Advertisement. Annals, being a large and learned history of church and state affairs in English manuscript, relating especially to England for 800 years ending 1626 ... compiled by Thomas Harding, B.D. late of the University of Oxford. ... If any person be willing to purchase this history, they may see it at the dwelling house of Euclid Speidel in Angel Alley near White-Chappel Church, London, any afternoon, at three of the clock ... ([London : s.n., 1695]), by Thomas Harding and Euclid Speidell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Advertisement. The history of the bucaniers of America; or, A true account of the most remarkable assaults committed ... upon the coasts of the West-Indies ... Written by John Esquemeling, and Basil RIngrose ... in this second edition is added the dangerous voyages and bold attempts of Capt. Cook and Cap. Sharp in the South-Sea ... with the effigies of the bucaniers, curiously done in nineteen copper plates. In four parts compleat.. ([London : William Whitwood, and Anthony Feltham, 1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• There is newly published, the four following usefull and necessary books. The queens closet opened ... The exact dealer refined ... the third edition, enlarged. ... The young secretary's guide: or, A speedy help to learning. In two parts. ... The strange and prodigious religions, customs, and manners, of sundry nations ... the second edition. All four printed for Henry Rhodes ... ([London : H. Rhodes, ca. 1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Het kunstgenootschap "Nil Volentibus Arduum" (G. Brouwer, 1875), by Albertus Jacob Kronenberg (page images at HathiTrust)

• A Letter from Dublin in Ireland containing a remarkable discovery of a horrid design of the papists to destroy that city by fire : discovered to the lord justices : together with their lordships proclamation for commanding all papists to depart ten miles out of the city : with other remarkable occurrences relating to that kingdom. (London : Printed for Richard Baldwin ..., 1690) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Gouierno Polytico de Agricultura : contiene tres partes principales (por la viuda de Alonso Martin de Balboa, 1618), by Lope de Deza and Alonso Martín de Balboa (page images at HathiTrust)

• Speculum sophicum rhodo-stauroticum (s.n.], 1618), by Theophilus Schweighardt (page images at HathiTrust)

• Aqvila romana, overo, Monarchia occidentale da Carlo Magno d'Occidente imperador primo (A spese dell' autore, si vende da Giouanni Parè ..., 1679), by Giovanni Palazzi, Giovanni Parè, Arnold van Westerhout, Benoît Thiboust, Pieter van Sikkelaer, Cornelis van Merlen, and Leonhard Heckenauer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Aqvila Sveva, svb qva imperatores Svevi a Conrado III vsquè ad Conradvm IV Occidentis Imperatorem XXVII (Ex typographia Andreae Poleti, sumptibus auctoris, prostant sub signo Fortunae, & nauis, aliorumque, 1679), by Giovanni Palazzi, Andreas Poleti, Jean François de Ruelles, Arnold van Westerhout, Benoît Thiboust, and Leonhard Heckenauer (page images at HathiTrust)
• Aqvila franca, svb qva Francones imperatores a Conrado II Salico vsquè ad Lotharivm II Occidentis imperatorem XX (Ex typographia Andreae Poleti, sumptibus auctoris, prostant sub signo Fortunae & nauis aliorumque, 1679), by Giovanni Palazzi, Andreas Poleti, and Arnold van Westerhout (page images at HathiTrust)

• Comptoir almanach, op 't jaar onses heeren Jesu Christi M.DC.LXXXX. na de nieuwe en oude-stijl : voorsien met de jaar-marckten, paarde, beeste, en leer-markten : alsmede de vacantien voor den hove van Hollant in 'sGravenhage, Uptrecht, Vrieslant, Amsterdam, &c. : ook op wat uur de post-wagens, treck-schupten en boodens moeten afvaren : noch zijn hier in gesteldt de dagelijckse uuren van des maens op en ondergang, alsmede op wat uur en plaets het met de nieuwe en volle maen hoog en laeg water is (By de weduwe Jasper Dol ..., 1690), by Isaac Haringhuysen and fl. 1687-1698 Weduwe Jasper Dol (page images at HathiTrust)

• A new prognostication, for the year of our redemption, 1678, being the second after bissextile, or leap year. Most curiously and artificially calculated, for all north-Brittain, but more especially (and even according to every typographer's very bound duty) for the latitude and meridian of our most famous city of Bon-Accord. Which stands upon a pleasant lone, whose gallant dykes, are Dee and Done. / by A. R. A.M. an expert mathematician. (Printed in Aberdeen : by John Forbes, printer to the town and colledges, 1678), by mathematician A. R. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Edinburgh's true almanack, or A new prognostication for the year of our Lord, 1690. Being the second year after bissextile or leap-year, and from the creation of the world, 5639. Exactly calculated according to art, for the meridian of the most famous city of Edinburgh, whose latitude is 55 d. 54 m.¹/₂. and longitude is 11 d. 37 m. from Pico Taniriff, according to the newest tables. / By James Paterson mathematician. (Edinburgh : Printed by the Heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to the City and Colledge, for the year, 1690.), by James Paterson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Edinburgh's true almanack, or A new prognostication for the year of our Lord, 1683 ([Edinburgh : Heir of A. Anderson, 1683]), by James Paterson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An almanack, and new prognostication, for the year of our Lord, 1700. Being bissextile or leap year; and from the creation of the world, 5649. Exactly calculated for the famous City of Edinburgh, the metropolitan of Scotland, whose latitude is 55d. 54 m. ¹₂ longitude is 11 d. 37 m. / By G. C. Mathemat. (Edinburgh : Printed by the Heirs and Successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to His most Excellent Majesty, City and Colledge, for the year, 1700.), by G. C. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A new prognostication for the year of our Lord, 1691. Being the third year after bissextile or leap-year, and from the creation of the world, 5640. Exactly calculated according to art, for the meridian of the most famous city of Edinburgh, whose latitude is 55 d. 54 m.¹/₂. and longitude is 11 d. 37 m. / By G. S. Philomath. (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to the City and Colledge, for the year 1691), by philomath G. S. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Traite de neutralité conclu a Londres le 16 Novembre 1686 entre les roys de France et d'Angleterre, touchant les pays des deux roys en Amerique. (De l'imprimerie de F. Léonard, premier imprimeur du roy, de monseigneir & seul pour les finances, 1686), by England and Wales, France. Sovereign (1643-1715 : Louis XIV), and England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II) (page images at HathiTrust)

• The first days entertainment at Rutland-House, by declamations and musick: after the manner of the ancients. / By Sr VV.D. (London, : Printed by J.M. for H. Herringman, and sold at his shop at the Anchor, in the New-Exchange, in the Lower Walk., 1657. [i.e. 1656]), by William D'Avenant (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Opvscvla a fratre Angelo Maria de Saluatoribus (Typis Ioannis Sinibaldi ..., 1663), by Angelus Maria De Salvatoribus, Giovanni Sinibaldo, and Italy) Accademia degli inculti (Turin (page images at HathiTrust)

• Observationum anatomico-chirurgicarum centuria : accedit catalogus rariorum, quae in museo Ruyschiano asservantur ... (Henricum & Viduam Theodori Boom, 1691), by Frederik Ruysch (page images at HathiTrust)

• A systeme of anatomy, treating of the body of man, beasts, birds, fish, insects, and plants illustrated with many schemes, consisting of variety of elegant figures, drawn from the life, and engraven in seventy four folio copper-plates. And after every part of man's body hath been anatomically described, its diseases, cases, and cures are concisely exhibited. The first volume containing the parts of the lowest apartiments of the body of man and other animals, etc. / by Samuel Collins ... (In the Savoy [London] : Printed by Thomas Newcomb, MDCLXXV [1685]), by Samuel Collins (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Of the judicature in Parliaments : a posthumous treatise: wherein, the controversies and precedents belonging to that title, are methodically handled. (J. Lawson, 1681), by John Selden, John Sparrow, and Cashel Diocesan Library (page images at HathiTrust)

• Florilegium rerum et materiarum selectarum (Excudebat Josias Staedel ..., 1674), by Joseph Lang, Josias Städel, Johann Jakob Walther, and Peter Aubry (page images at HathiTrust)

• At the court at White-hall, January the seventeenth, 1678/9, present the Kings Most Excellent Majesty ... there having been lately presented by the justices of the peace ... (London : Printed for John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills ..., 1678/9, [i.e. 1679]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II), King Charles II of England, and England and Wales Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• At the court at Whitehall, this sixth day of December, 1678, present, the Kings Most Excellent Majesty ... whereas His Majesty and this board are informed of the bold and open repair made to several places ... (London : Printed by John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills ..., 1678), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II), King Charles II of England, and England and Wales Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• At the court at Whitehall, the nineteenth of November 1678 by the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and the lords of His Majesties most honourable Privy Council : whereas His Majesty by his late royal proclamation ... did straitly charge and command all persons, being popish recusants ... (London : Printed by John Bill, Christopher Barker, Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills ..., 1678), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II), King Charles II of England, and England and Wales Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter to the misrepresenter of papists being a vindication of that part of the Protestant preface to the Wholesome advices from the Blessed Virgin, &c. which concerns the Protestants charity to papists, and a layman's writing it : in answer to what is objected against it in the 4th chapter of the second part of the Papist misrepresented, &c. / by the same layman who translated the Wholesome advices, &c. and made the preface to them. (London : Printed by J.D. for J. Robinson ... and Thomas Newborough ..., 1687), by James Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The devil turn'd casuist, or, The cheats of Rome laid open in the exorcism of a despairing devil, at the house of Thomas Pennington in Orrel in the parish of Wigan and county of Lancaster / by Zachary Taylor ... (London : Prnited [sic] for Peter Buck ..., 1696), by Zachary Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Catholic hymn on the birth of the Prince of Wales ([London : s.n.], 1688) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The humble declaration and petition of the Lords spirituall and temporall and Commons in Parliament assembled in Ireland to the Kings most excellent majesty, and the Parliament of England now assembled, 1642, for putting the laws in execution against papists and recusants. (London : Printed for Hum. Blunden, 12 July, 1642), by Ireland. Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A collection of apophthegms, new and old by Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulum, Viscount St. Alban. (London : Printed for Andrew Crooke, 1674), by Francis Bacon (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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