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The England Of Elizabeth

The England Of Elizabeth

by A L Rowse

16th Century Books & Ephemera

Elizabethan and Metaphysical Imagery Renaissance Poetic and Twentieth-Century Critics

Elizabethan and Metaphysical Imagery Renaissance Poetic and Twentieth-Century Critics

by Rosemond, Tuve

Papal brief, signed by Pietro Bembo, the secretary to Leo X.

Papal brief, signed by Pietro Bembo, the secretary to Leo X.

by Bembo, Pietro; Leo X

Italy, 1518. Manuscript document on paper. Only the second half of the document. 13 lines, chancery script, probably written by Ludovico degli Arrighi. Signed by Pietro Bembo as Papal Secretary. Two lines filled by a different hand. With the residue of the papal red wax seal and cord. Water stain to the left edge, and upper right corner. Chipped at sides.. Manuscript document on paper. Only the second half of the document. 13 lines, chancery script, probably written by Ludovico degli Arrighi. Signed by... Read more about this item
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A$16,317.40
Tunis

Tunis

by MUNSTER, Sebastian

Basel. unbound. Map. Woodcut engraving. Image measures 9 1/2" x 6 3/4"<br/><br/> This 1552 woodcut map depicts the city of Tunis, its fortifications, and its surroundings - including the ruins of Carthage and the port of La Goleta. Verso has explanation in Latin. Professor Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was a German cosmographer, humanist, theologian and scholar. This Ptolemaic map appeared in Munster's seminal work "Cosmographia", considered the most popular book of... Read more about this item
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A$470.64
Hippocrate. Aphorismorum sectiones septem, ex Rabelaesi recognitione; Quibus ex Ant. Musae Commentariis adiecimus & Octauam: & quaedam alia, quae fequen indicabit pagella

Hippocrate. Aphorismorum sectiones septem, ex Rabelaesi recognitione; Quibus ex Ant. Musae Commentariis adiecimus & Octauam: & quaedam alia, quae fequen indicabit pagella

by Francois Rabelais, Hippocrates

Lugduni: Apud Seb. Gryphium, 1545. Leather bound. Very good. Aphorismorum Hippocratis sectiones septem, Nicolao Leoniceno interprete.--Aphorismorum sectio octava.--Praesagiorum libri tres, Gulielmo Copo interprete.--De natura hominis, Andrea Brentio interprete.--De ratione victus in morbis acutis, seu De ptisana, Gulielmo Copo interprete.--Galeni Ars medicinalis, Nicolao Leoniceno interprete.--Hippocratis De medico, medicive officio liber.--Hippocratis Liber de lege.--Hippocratis Liber de specie, acie,... Read more about this item
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A$5,944.48
Acta et Constitutiones Synodi Olomucensis, Anno Domini. M. D. LXXXXI. die XII. Novembris habitae & celebratae

Acta et Constitutiones Synodi Olomucensis, Anno Domini. M. D. LXXXXI. die XII. Novembris habitae & celebratae

by [Pavlovský, Stanislav]

Olomutii (Olomouc): Excusum apud Haeredes Friderici Milichtalleri [Heirs of Friedrich / Bedřich Milichthaler], Anno Salutis nostrae. First edition. In contemporary leather binding, tooled with a floral frame, the heraldic supralibros of Stanislav Pavlovský in the center of the rear panel, and his emblem on the front. Woodcut device on title page, Pavlovský's coat of arms on verso of title page, woodcut initial on p. [3]. Binding restored at spine and corners. Panels somewhat rubbed. Later possessor's... Read more about this item
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A$24,475.16
Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio

Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio

by TURRINI, Giovanni

Venice: Giovanni Turrini, 1655. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 3 x 4.25".<br/> <br/> This miniature map of the western hemisphere belongs to a period of great cartographic interest in the early-to-mid 17th century. Conscious of the great popularity of Abraham Ortelius's miniature atlas, which the famous cartographer first published in 1577, Giovanni Turrini produced a now-rare Italian version of the atlas, "Il Teatro del Mondo," in which this map was included.... Read more about this item
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A$549.08
Trumpeter of God A Biography of John Knox

Trumpeter of God A Biography of John Knox

by Reid, W. Stanford

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1974. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Light wear to dustjacket edges and corners and a faint sticker 'ghost' to front panel. Tiny stain to top edge. Previous owner's details to front free end paper. Illustrated with Black and White plates. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 353 pages. . 1st... Read more about this item
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A$45.00
The Assumption of Mary Magdalene

The Assumption of Mary Magdalene

by Italian School, 16th century

Brownish ink and grayish ink wash with white heightening on handmade cream laid paper, 10 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches (267 x 208 mm)(matrix). Scattered minor losses to top sheet edge (outside of image area), paper tape residue, scattered light brown discolorations. All consistent with age. Scattered minor losses to top sheet edge (outside of image area), paper tape residue, scattered light brown discolorations. All consistent with age. A lovely little sketch of a man's head in ink on the verso with some... Read more about this item
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A$1,568.80
De Legibus et consuetudinibus Angliae, Libri Quinque; in varios tractatus distincti,; ad diversorum et vetustissimorum codicum collationem, ingenti cura, nunc primu typis vulgati: quorum quid cuiq; insit, poxima pagina demonstrabit

De Legibus et consuetudinibus Angliae, Libri Quinque; in varios tractatus distincti,; ad diversorum et vetustissimorum codicum collationem, ingenti cura, nunc primu typis vulgati: quorum quid cuiq; insit, poxima pagina demonstrabit

by BRACTON, Henricus

London: Richard Tottell, 1569. First. hardcover. near fine. [xxxii], 444 [i.e. 442] leaves. Some engraved decorative initials throughout the text; pages quite clean. Thick 4to, contemporary brown calf with decorative crest on covers, neatly re-cased and re-cornered in similar leather. London: Richardum Totellum, 1569. First edition. "The first printed edition of the entire work was published by Richard Tottell in 1569, with a preface by one T.N. (whose identity has never been determined), in... Read more about this item
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A$27,454.00
Journal of a Younger Brother. The life of Thomas Platter as a medical student in Montpellier at the close of the Sixteenth Century

Journal of a Younger Brother. The life of Thomas Platter as a medical student in Montpellier at the close of the Sixteenth Century

by Platter, Thomas (Translated and Introduced by Sean Jennett)

London: Frederick Muller Ltd.. 1963. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. Dustjacket now protected in our purpose made plastic sleeve. Previous owner's details to front free end paper. Illustrated with Black and White Plates. 275 pages. With a Foreword by Jack Lindsay, Thomas Platter's journal gives a contemporary view of life in France and beyond emerging from the Middle Ages and as such is an important historical document. Robust, professional... Read more about this item
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A$25.00
The Age of Rubens and Rembrandt: Old Master Prints from the Art Gallery of South Australia. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

The Age of Rubens and Rembrandt: Old Master Prints from the Art Gallery of South Australia. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

by Robinson, Julie

Adelaide: Art Gallery Board of South Australia. 1993. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition - Card Covers. Full page black & white reproductions. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 87 pages. The informative and well illustrated catalogue of the 1994 exhibition. . 1st Edition. Card Covers.
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A$35.00
Teddy Bears :The Collector&#39;s Guide to Selecting, Restoring and Enjoying New and Vintage Teddy Bears

Teddy Bears :The Collector's Guide to Selecting, Restoring and Enjoying New and Vintage Teddy Bears

by Grey, Margaret and Gerry

London: New Burlington Books. 1994. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Colour photographs. 80 pages. Provides advice on buying and trading bears, checking the condition of vintage bears and spotting fakes, useful for both the novice and established collector. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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A$18.00
Praxis criminis persequendi, elegantibus aliquot figuris illustrata

Praxis criminis persequendi, elegantibus aliquot figuris illustrata

by Milles De Souvigny, Jean

Paris: Simon de Colines apud Arnoul L'Angelier et Charles L'Angelier, 1541. First edition. With 13 full-page woodcut illustrations. A woodcut coat-of-arms on the verso of the title page, woodcut initials throughout. In contemporary, blind-stamped leather binding. Binding slightly worn, rubbed, corners bumped. Spine and the lower corners are damaged. Contemporary or somewhat later possessor's inscriptions on title page (Franciscus [François] Gratier). Contemporary marginal notes in ink by a neat hand... Read more about this item
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A$61,185.08
Indicarum historiarum ex oculatis et fidelissimis testibus perceptarum libri tres, quibus inferu[n]tur rerum quarundam apud Indos non citra miraculum fieri solitarum breves, & succinctae expositiones memoratu dignissimae, quę hactenus scriptis proditae non reperiantur. Autore Joanne Macro Jurisperito. Ad Opt. Clarissmúmque Senatorem Regium D. Joannem Blondum. Divionensem. Cum Privelegio

Indicarum historiarum ex oculatis et fidelissimis testibus perceptarum libri tres, quibus inferu[n]tur rerum quarundam apud Indos non citra miraculum fieri solitarum breves, & succinctae expositiones memoratu dignissimae, quę hactenus scriptis proditae non reperiantur. Autore Joanne Macro Jurisperito. Ad Opt. Clarissmúmque Senatorem Regium D. Joannem Blondum. Divionensem. Cum Privelegio

by Macer, Jean

Parisiis [Paris]: Apud Gulielmum Guilard, via Jacobaea, sub insigni divae Barbarae [Guillaume Guillard], 1555. First edition. In later paper. Old collection stamp on D8r and F3v (Académie de Macon). Few contemporary marginal notes in brown ink by a neat hand. Light water stain throughout. Tiny wormholes, not affecting the text. Last leaf of one page of dedicatory poems not presented. Otherwise in very good condition.. First edition. In later paper. ff. 41 [2] (misfoliated: 12 as r2, 13 as 14, 26 as... Read more about this item
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A$71,382.28
Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio; [Sicily, Malta, Sardinia, Corfu, Elba and Zerbia]

Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio; [Sicily, Malta, Sardinia, Corfu, Elba and Zerbia]

by ORTELIUS, Abraham

Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1603. unbound. Map. Engraving with beautiful original hand color. Image measures 14" x 18 3/4". Light staining and toning, but otherwise is good condition.<br/> <br/> A representation of some islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), a Flemish cartographer and geographer, is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which was the first... Read more about this item
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A$705.96
St. Sebastian

St. Sebastian

by Leyden, Lucas Van (after)

1510. Engraving on cream laid paper laid down to wove paper, 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 inches (109 x 68), thread margins. Scattered discoloration and uniform age tone, all consistent with age. Initials in ink in the top right on the verso, as well as a shield with three marbles ink stamp. A reverse-image impression of Van Leyden's circa 1510 engraving, perhaps done by Jan Muller in the early to mid 17th century. [New Hollstein 115].
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A$313.76
Die Statt Colmar contrafehtet nach aller ihrer Gelegenheit sampt umbligender

Die Statt Colmar contrafehtet nach aller ihrer Gelegenheit sampt umbligender

by MUNSTER, Sebastian

Basel: Petri, Sebastian. unbound. very good. Town plan. Woodcut. Image measures 9.25" x 13.75".<br/> <br/> Beautiful birds-eye view plan of Colmar in the Alsace region. The Alsace region with its fairytale-like vineyards is known for its elegant Riesling wines, and Gewurztraminer wines. From German edition of Munster's "Cosmographia", circa 1550. German text on back. Some creasing and chipping along edges. Minor discoloration and expert repairs to centerfold.... Read more about this item
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A$392.20
Sclavonia, Croatioa, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte

Sclavonia, Croatioa, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte

by MERCATOR, Gerard

Amsterdam, 1595. unbound. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 14" x 18.25".<br/> <br/> Elegant map of the Balkans from the Dalmatian coast to the border of Hungary. Features place names, waterways, topographical details and three coats of arms. Verso is blank. Minor stains and wear to margins, not affecting the image. <br> <br> Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) was an accomplished mathematician, cartographer, globe maker and engraver but is best known for the... Read more about this item
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A$745.18
A Collection of Five 16th Century Polish Binding Tools

A Collection of Five 16th Century Polish Binding Tools

Krakow, 16th century. Five iron tools with different stamps. Housed in mid-century, custom made casket, covered in red cloth. Title vignette and imaginary bookbinder's coat of arms mounted on the lid. Covered internally with red plush and silk, the bottom is designed with concave shapes for the tools. Sample on leather of each pattern mounted beneath the matching tool. The tools with traces of rust and abrasions by usage and aging. Wooden handles are not presented. The stamps are sharp, clearly... Read more about this item
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A$122,368.28
The Restoration Court Stage 1660-1702 With a particular account of The Production of Calisto

The Restoration Court Stage 1660-1702 With a particular account of The Production of Calisto

by Boswell, Eleanore

London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd.. 1966. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ spine slightly faded & now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Black & white illustrations. 370 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Reprint. Hardback.
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A$30.00
Teutschlande mit seinem gantzem begriff und ingeschlossnen landschafften; [English Germany with its holistic concept and enclosed landscapes]

Teutschlande mit seinem gantzem begriff und ingeschlossnen landschafften; [English Germany with its holistic concept and enclosed landscapes]

by MUNSTER, Sebastian

Basel: Heinrich Petri, 1552. unbound. Map. Wood cut with letter press, hand colored. Sheet measures 12.5" x 16". Basel: 1552.<br/> <br/> Early map the German Empire with South oriented at the top. The map includes North Holland, Croatia, and Poland. A beautiful ship with rowers is emerging into the image from the North Sea<br> <br> Professor Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was a German cosmographer, humanist, theologian and scholar. His seminal work... Read more about this item
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A$1,098.16
Contrasehtung der furnemen Statt Venedig/sampt den umbligenden Inseln; 1550 Early Bird&#39;s Eye View of Venice Italy (Renaissance Era)

Contrasehtung der furnemen Statt Venedig/sampt den umbligenden Inseln; 1550 Early Bird's Eye View of Venice Italy (Renaissance Era)

by MUNSTER, Sebastian

Basel: Heinrich Petri, 1550. unbound. Map. Uncolored woodcut. Sheet measures 14" x 16.5".<br/><br/> This beautiful 1550 bird's-eye view of Venice depicts the historic city of Venice within the Venetian Lagoon. Rendered beautifully to contrast the calm shallow lagoon with the turbulent seas beyond the sand banks, the view depicts the sestiere of Venice and includes two text blocks describing the city and its history. The generalized style of many of the buildings allow finer... Read more about this item
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A$1,568.80
Responce a un certain Escrit, publié par l'Admiral & ses adherans, pretendans couvrir et excuser la rupture qu'ils ont faite de l'Edict de Pacificatio[n], & leurs nouveaux remuemens & entreprinses co[n]tre l'Estat du Roj, & le bien & repos de ses subiectz

Responce a un certain Escrit, publié par l'Admiral & ses adherans, pretendans couvrir et excuser la rupture qu'ils ont faite de l'Edict de Pacificatio[n], & leurs nouveaux remuemens & entreprinses co[n]tre l'Estat du Roj, & le bien & repos de ses subiectz

by [Fleury, Antoine]

A Paris: Chez Claude Fremy, en la rue sainct Jaques à l'enseigne S. Martin, 1568. First(?) edition. Papered spine. Light water stain throughout the second half of the book. Last leaves chipped, the very last somewhat damaged at the outer corners, with no effect on the print space. Otherwise in very good condition.. First(?) edition. Papered spine. ff. [36]. Scarce Wars of Religion document, related to the Peace of Longjumeau. The Peace of Longjumeau marked the end of the brief second French Wars of... Read more about this item
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A$3,061.04
Tabula Asiae VIII

Tabula Asiae VIII

by MUNSTER, Sebastian

Basel: Heinrich Petri, 1552. unbound. Map. Original hand colored woodcut. Sheet measures 12.5" x 16".<br/> <br/> This 1552 map of central Asia by Sebastian Munster is also one of the most famous monster maps of the 16th century. Spans northward from India and the Ganges River. Cartographically based on Claudius Ptolemy's "Geographia", the map includes the Ganges, Schythia, the Anthropophagi region and China. The regions of Scythia Intra Imaum and Scythia Extra Imaun... Read more about this item
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A$1,804.12
COMMENTARII SECUNDO AUCTI, IN LIBROS SEX PEDACII DIOSCORIDIS ANAZARBEI DE MEDICA MATERIA [with APOLOGIA ADVERSUS AMATHUM LUSITANUM]

COMMENTARII SECUNDO AUCTI, IN LIBROS SEX PEDACII DIOSCORIDIS ANAZARBEI DE MEDICA MATERIA [with APOLOGIA ADVERSUS AMATHUM LUSITANUM]

by MATTIOLI, Pietro Andrea

Venice: Officina Valgrisiana, 1559. Third Edition in Latin. Hardcover. Old partly scored inscriptions on title page, occasionally heavy marginal soiling and stains, scattered early underscoring, clean tear in 2G6, crude marginal restoration on last two leaves. Scratch to front cover. Very Good example of this important and well-illustrated early herbal. Folio in sixes (8-1/2" x 12-1/2") in modern leather; [98] (of [100]), 776; 46, [2] pages, including last leaf with printer's device on verso; lacks... Read more about this item
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A$8,824.50
Totius terrae sanctae urbiumque et quicquid in eis memoria dignum Actum gestumve fuit: Secundum Bibliacos libros ac divum Hyeronimum, authore Martino Brionaeo Parisiensi, elaborata Descriptio

Totius terrae sanctae urbiumque et quicquid in eis memoria dignum Actum gestumve fuit: Secundum Bibliacos libros ac divum Hyeronimum, authore Martino Brionaeo Parisiensi, elaborata Descriptio

by Brion, Martin de [Martinus Brionaeus]

Paris: : per Gullielmum de Bossozel [Guillaume de Bossozel], 1540. First edition. In later vellum. Woodcut bird's-eye view of Jerusalem on title page. Printed signet mounted on title page with the name of Pope Honorius II and his motto. Joseph (José) Canovai's bookplate on last leaf. The title page and the lower edge of E1 are strengthened with old paper. A piece of old paper mounted on F2r lower outer margin. Light foxing throughout, occasional stains. A water stain to the lower outer edge affects... Read more about this item
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A$40,790.68
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