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Oxford: circa 1700. Engraved cartouche only. 5.8 x 9.8 cm.Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. From the collection of Hon. Gerald Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (1829-1908), Private secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland; son of 4th Earl of Bessborough.

Oxford: circa 1700. Engraved cartouche only. 5 x 9.8 cm.Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. From the collection of Hon. Gerald Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (1829-1908), Private secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland; son of 4th Earl of Bessborough.

Oxford: circa 1700. Engraved cartouche only. 8.4 x 8 cm.This is a map of Asia covering the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. The map was designed as a teaching aid for Edward Well's lectures at Oxford University. Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. From the collection of Hon. Gerald Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (1829-1908), Private secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland; son of 4th Earl of Bessborough.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Oxford: circa 1700. Engraved cartouche only. 9.5 x 8.5 cm.This is a map of Asia covering the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. The map was designed as a teaching aid for Edward Well's lectures at Oxford University. Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. As such, this map rarely appears in early color. This wonderful and curious example of the map has no centerfold and may well have been issued separately as a teaching aid. The map is richly annotated with manuscript notes, including the course of Drake's Voyage to California and extensive notations concerning the date of d discovery of at least 15-20 locations. Since th last of the notations show the ceding of the region just east of the Mississippi River along the Gulf Coast to the English in 1763 and a similar note and date near Quebec, it would seem that the map was used at approximately this date. The majority of the notes reflect late 16th to mid… Read More

Oxford: 1701. Engraved cartouche only. 12 x 13 cm.Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. As such, this map rarely appears in early color. This wonderful and curious example of the map has no centerfold and may well have been issued separately as a teaching aid. The map is richly annotated with manuscript notes, including the course of Drake's Voyage to California and extensive notations concerning the date of d discovery of at least 15-20 locations. Since th last of the notations show the ceding of the region just east of the Mississippi River along the Gulf Coast to the English in 1763 and a similar note and date near Quebec, it would seem that the map was used at approximately this date. The majority of the notes reflect late 16th to mid 17th Century discoveries. Wells map is a fascinating mix of contemporary information and inaccuracies. In identifying California as an Island, Wells was behind the times. His location of the… Read More

Oxford: circa 1700. Engraved cartouche only. 6.5 x 12 cm.This is a map of Asia covering the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. The map was designed as a teaching aid for Edward Well's lectures at Oxford University. Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. As such, this map rarely appears in early color. This wonderful and curious example of the map has no centerfold and may well have been issued separately as a teaching aid. The map is richly annotated with manuscript notes, including the course of Drake's Voyage to California and extensive notations concerning the date of d discovery of at least 15-20 locations. Since th last of the notations show the ceding of the region just east of the Mississippi River along the Gulf Coast to the English in 1763 and a similar note and date near Quebec, it would seem that the map was used at approximately this date. The majority of the notes reflect late 16th to mid… Read More

Oxford: circa 1700. Engraved cartouche only. 19 x 11.5cm.Wells produced a lavish school atlas on the occasion of William Duke of Glouchester's schooling at Oxford. As such, this map rarely appears in early color. This wonderful and curious example of the map has no centerfold and may well have been issued separately as a teaching aid. The map is richly annotated with manuscript notes, including the course of Drake's Voyage to California and extensive notations concerning the date of d discovery of at least 15-20 locations. Since th last of the notations show the ceding of the region just east of the Mississippi River along the Gulf Coast to the English in 1763 and a similar note and date near Quebec, it would seem that the map was used at approximately this date. The majority of the notes reflect late 16th to mid 17th Century discoveries. Wells map is a fascinating mix of contemporary information and inaccuracies. In identifying California as an Island, Wells was behind the times. His location of… Read More

London: C.A. Bartlett, Paternoster Row, 1851. New Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Boards stained with some wear and tear as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 288 pages. Subjects; Scripture Geography. Biblical studies. Biblical History.

London: W. Botham; for James Knapton, at the Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, and John Stephens, bookseller in Oxford.,, 1708. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. Engraved Plates and Map. ** SALE ** FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1708. Hardback. Illustrated; frontispiece to part one; engraved folding map to both parts; 14 full-page engravings; plate of 'Attalia' not present. Contemporary blind-panelled two-tone calf; original gilt lettered label to spine. Decorative gilt panels within five raised bands. Original end-papers present. No owner name or internal markings. Tight, bright and clean. A couple of the plates have been slightly trimmed; all have good margins. Minor wear. Strong and sound. VERY GOOD. (xvi), 144, (xvi), 178 pages. FULL TITLE: Historical geography of the New Testament: in two parts. Part I. The journeyings of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Historical geography of the New Testament: in two parts. Part II. The travels and voyages of St. Paul, the Apostle of the… Read More

Oxford: Jo. Stephens, 1706. Third Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 12mo. Full blind-stamped calf, edges worn, hinges cracking, little chipping. Moderate to heavy foxing, light worm holes, affecting text but without loss of enough to miss words. The first work is 3rd edition, the other two are 2nd edition each. Size: 12mo. 150 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; 18th century; Religion & Theology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.