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Image for Il Ciro Politico dell Abbate Filippo Maria Bonini, Consultore, & Assistente del Sant'Officio in tutto lo Stato della Republica di Genoua. Diviso in Due Parti. All' Altezza Sereniss: E Reverendiss: Del Signor Principe Leopoldo Cardinal de Medici.

Il Ciro Politico dell Abbate Filippo Maria Bonini, Consultore, & Assistente del Sant'Officio in tutto lo Stato della Republica di Genoua. Diviso in Due Parti. All' Altezza Sereniss: E Reverendiss: Del Signor Principe Leopoldo Cardinal de Medici.

By: Bonini, Filippo Maria

Price: $950.00

Publisher: Venetia [Venice], Nicolo Pezzana: 1668

Seller ID: 2304812

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Good

Bookworm hole to fore edge margin and another to bottom margin (no loss of text in either case), 1 inch split to top of front joint, ink scribbles on half-title and title pages (someone crossed out some very old writing, using so much ink on the base of the title page that it actually caused a split in that page margin), affixed to inside of front board is a certification that this volume belonged to The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, more commonly called The Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta. 1668 Hard Cover. [x], 216, [24], 276, [24] pp. 4to. Vellum boards...
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Image for A Looking-Glass for Persecutors; Containing Multitudes of Examples of God's Severe, but Righteous Judgments, upon Bloody and Merciless Haters of His Children in All Times, from the Beginning of the World to This Present Age. Collected Out of the Sacred Scriptures, and Other Ecclesiastical Writers, Both Ancient and Modern.

A Looking-Glass for Persecutors; Containing Multitudes of Examples of God's Severe, but Righteous Judgments, upon Bloody and Merciless Haters of His Children in All Times, from the Beginning of the World to This Present Age. Collected Out of the Sacred Scriptures, and Other Ecclesiastical Writers, Both Ancient and Modern.

By: Clarke, Sam. [Samuel]

Price: $375.00

Publisher: London, Printed for William Miller, at the Sign of the Gilded Acorn, near the Little North Door in St. Paul's Church-Yard: 1675

Seller ID: 1959819

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: Good

1675 second edition. Boards a bit rubbed, spine ends reinforced with leather tape quite some time ago, joints weakening, ink name in calligraphy on rear endpaper. [viii], 116, [14] pp. 16mo. Full leather, tooled double borders and rules in blind. 'A Table of the Names of the Persecutors, Visibly Plagued by God' follows text and serves as an index. Terminal publisher ad listing other books published by William Miller, as well as others written by Samuel Clarke. A history of Christian martyrs from the time of the Old Testament up to the 1560s, listing such persecutors as Satan, Pharaoh, Nero, Co...
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Le Systeme de l'Ame.

By: De La Chambre, [Marin Cureau]

Price: $350.00

Publisher: Paris, Chez Iacques d'Allin [Jacques]: 1665

Seller ID: 2305911

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: Very Good

Second edition. Small internal chip from spine, boards rubbed with minor loss from corners, light stain to edges of endpapers only. 1665 Full-Leather. [xliv], 554 pp. 16mo. French text. Original full leather, gilt titles and decorations.A work by the French philosopher and physician discussing human knowledge, the soul, etc. Marin Cureau de La Chambre (1594-1669) was a physician from Le Mans who advised and treated two French Kings, Louis XIII and Louis XIV, as well as his patron, Chancellor Pierre Sguier. As both a physician and a philosopher, he was among the first members of the Acadmie Fra...
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Image for Renati Des-Cartes Principia Philosophiae. Editio Quarta. Nunc demum hac Editione diligenter recognita, & mendis expurgata. [with] Specimen Philosophiae sev Dissertatio de Methodo Recte regendae rationis, & veritatis in scientiis investigandae: [et] Dioptrice, et Meteora. [et] Passiones Animae [Rene Descartes]

Renati Des-Cartes Principia Philosophiae. Editio Quarta. Nunc demum hac Editione diligenter recognita, & mendis expurgata. [with] Specimen Philosophiae sev Dissertatio de Methodo Recte regendae rationis, & veritatis in scientiis investigandae: [et] Dioptrice, et Meteora. [et] Passiones Animae [Rene Descartes]

By: Descartes, Rene

Price: $2,500.00

Publisher: Amstelodami [Amsterdam], [Danielem Elzevirium] / Elizeum Weyerstraeter: 1664

Seller ID: 2305722

Binding: Half-Leather

Condition: Good

Minor professional repairs to binding, modern leather spine label added, but otherwise left as we found it. Loss of leather from fore edge and corners, boards rubbed, bookplate of E.A. Landon and another ink name(William W. Clarke, Dec. 19th 1869) on front endpapers. 1664 Half-Leather. [30], 196; [14], 216; [20], 83, [5] pp. 4to. Full leather, gilt titles, rules, and decorations. An early edition (possibly the fourth?) of Descartes's philosophical works in Latin, including: Principia Philosophiae; Specimen Philosophiae sev Dissertatio de Methodo; Dioptrica et Meteora; Passiones Animae. Herein ...
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Annales et Historiae de Rebus Belgicis.

By: Grotii, Hugonis [Grotius, Hugo]

Price: $300.00

Publisher: Amstelaedami, Ioannis Blaev: 1658

Seller ID: 2309053

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

1658 printing (early printing of Sabin 28956). Boards soiled, lacks frontispiece portrait of Grotius, owner bookplate of The Right Honourable Wilmot, Earl of Lisburne,in the Kingdom of Ireland on front endpaper. [xiv], 812, [34] pp. 24mo. Latin text. Vellum boards, morocco spine label, gilt titles and rules, marbled edges. The title translates as Annals and History of the Low Countries' War, which refers to what is now known as The Eighty Years' War, or the Dutch War of Independence (1568-1648), though the conflict involved seventeen provinces and their revolt against Philip II of Spain, sover...
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Image for Titi Livii Historiarum Quod Extat cum perpetuis Car. Sigonii et J.F. Gronovii Notis. Jac. Gronovius probavit, suasque et aliorum, Notas adjecit., Tome I & II [Livy's History of Rome - Volumes One & Two of a Three Volume Set]

Titi Livii Historiarum Quod Extat cum perpetuis Car. Sigonii et J.F. Gronovii Notis. Jac. Gronovius probavit, suasque et aliorum, Notas adjecit., Tome I & II [Livy's History of Rome - Volumes One & Two of a Three Volume Set]

By: Livii, Titi [Livius Patavinus, Titus; Livy]; Gronovius, J.F.; Sigonius, Carolus

Price: $300.00

Publisher: Amstelodami [Amsterdam]: Apud Danielem Elsevirium: 1679

Seller ID: 2128667

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

First two volumes only (of three volume set), comprising books I-X and XXI-XXX (XI-XX are lost). These volumes cover the following (though parts are absent due to some portions being lost): The founding of Rome (including the landing of Aeneas in Italy and the founding of the city by Romulus); the period of the kings, and the early republic down to its conquest by the Gauls; The subjugation of Italy (the Samnite Wars) before the conflict with Carthage; The Punic Wars. The third volume, discussing the Macedonian and other eastern wars down to 167 B.C., is not included. Rear joint of first volum...
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Image for Opera Medica, in Tres Tomos Distributa. I. De Phthisi. II. De Morbis: Universal. Acutis. III. De Febribus: Inflammatoriis. - Editio ultima Emendatiori.

Opera Medica, in Tres Tomos Distributa. I. De Phthisi. II. De Morbis: Universal. Acutis. III. De Febribus: Inflammatoriis. - Editio ultima Emendatiori.

By: Morton, Richardi [Richard]

Price: $375.00

Publisher: Amstelodami, Apud Donatum Donati: 1696

Seller ID: 2292790

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

First edition. Boards and corners a bit rubbed, wax seal remnants on endpapers, ink name and date on title page ('Johann August Harnisch (?) Madrid: 1745'), ink note on rear endpaper. 1696 Hard Cover. [16], 206, [24], 142, [12], [38], 318, [18] pp. Engraved frontispiece, fold-outs of: Schema Morborum General; Synopsis Febrium. Morton was the first to observe that tubercules were always present in the lungs in tuberculosis, and also the first to describe what is now known as anorexia nervosa (he called it a nervous phthisis). This volume collects several of his works.
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L. Annaei Senecae Philosophi ad Lucilium Epistolarum Argumenta... Continens Epistolas.

By: Seneca, [Lucius Annaeus]

Price: $150.00

Publisher: Venetiis [Venice], Apud Franciscum Baba: 1643

Seller ID: 2289842

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Good

Volume 2 of a 3 volume set. Lacks front free endpaper, most of headband lost, binding beginning to weaken after first gathering. 1643 Hard Cover. 672, [24] pp. 12mo. Vellum binding. Latin text. A selection of letters written by Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher.
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Reflexions sur ce que l'on Appelle Bonheur et Malheur en Matiere de Loteries, et sur le Bon Usage qu'on en Peut Faire.

By: [Le Clerc, Jean (LeClerc)]

Price: $950.00

Publisher: Amsterdam, Chez George Gallet: 1696

Seller ID: 2307810

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: Good

First edition. Boards rubbed - some loss of leather from spine, corners exposed. 1696 Full-Leather. [xii], 236 pp. 16mo. French text. Contemporary full leather, five raised spine bands with gilt titles and tooled decorations in compartments, sprinkled edges. Engraved frontispiece. A work on happiness and misfortune by the Swiss Biblical scholar and friend of famous philosopher John Locke.
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Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Caussade, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665259

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 15 in the upper right-hand corner. Caussade is a region in southwestern France. The print shows a fortification positioned along a waterway which runs northwest to southeast along the southwest wall. The only entrance is at the northeast corner. There are two curtain walls, the inner one surrounded by a moat. The shapes of the wal...
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Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Milhau, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665266

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 40 in the upper right-hand corner. Milhau (also Millau or Milhaud) is a region in south central France. The print shows a large fortification positioned at the intersection of numerous roads, on the south side of a large natural waterway. Though several roads terminate at the curtain wall, only one appears to offer entry, that bei...
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Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Alez, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665271

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 32 in the upper right-hand corner. The print shows a fortification bordered by a natural waterway to the north and west, with large hills beyond the stream in these directions. Two smaller fortifications on the opposite side are connected to the main fortress by bridges. There is one other entrance along the southeast wall. The sh...
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Image for Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of St Iean de lauen [St Jean delaune], from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of St Iean de lauen [St Jean delaune], from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665297

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 20 in the upper right-hand corner. The print shows a fortification positioned on the north side of a natural waterway, with a small fortification on the opposite side as well. A bridge links the main fortification to the opposite shore, and there appears to be an area for entry by boat along the south wall. This fortress is unique...
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Image for Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Roquecourbe, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Roquecourbe, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665300

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 44 in the upper right-hand corner. Roquecourbe is a region in south central France. The print shows a unique two-part fortification positioned on both sides of a natural waterway. The larger part borders on the south, with a bridge gatehouse leading to the main road. The northern portion sits atop a plateau linked to the main road...
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Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Valance, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665304

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 10 in the upper right-hand corner. Valance is a commune in southeastern France. The print shows a fortification positioned along the north bank of a natural waterway. Smaller streams run south and empty into the river -- one of these flanks the southwest curtain wall, while another runs southeast through the fortification itself. ...
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Image for Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Navarrins [Navarrenx], from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Navarrins [Navarrenx], from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665306

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 7 in the upper right-hand corner. Navarrins is a region in southwestern France. The print shows a fortification positioned along the west bank of a natural waterway. There are gates on the west and east walls, the east gate atop a ramp designed to extend the vulnerability of attacking troops. The shapes of the walls illustrate the...
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Image for Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Realmot [Realmont], from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Realmot [Realmont], from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665308

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 46 in the upper right-hand corner. Realmot is a commune in southern France. The print shows a fortification built along the path of waterway which becomes a natural moat. There are several freestanding hornworks within the moat. Most of these are connected to the main structure by catwalks. There are four gates, each of which requ...
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Hand Colored 1636 Print, Map of Lunel, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665310

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 34 in the upper right-hand corner. Lunel is a commune in southern France. The print shows a fortification positioned along the northern bank of a natural waterway. The waterway feeds a moat that encircles the entire fortress. Several freestanding hornworks are positioned within the moat. There are two gates to the south and one to...
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Hand Colored 1636 Print of Miolans, from 'Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France'

By: [Tassin, Nicholas]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: [Tavernier]: 1636

Seller ID: 1665313

Binding: Print

Condition: Near Fine

Matted and ready for framing. Untrimmed. An exceptional example of a scarce print. We have more books available by this author!. A 7 x 9 3/4 sheet professionally matted down to 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 (mat measures 8 1/2 x 10 5/8). Beautiful modern hand coloring added. Labeled 31 in the upper right-hand corner. Miolans is in eastern France. The print shows the Fortress of Miolans situated atop a rocky promontory. It was positioned here to control the juncture of the Isere and Arc rivers. It became a prison in the mid-fifteenth century, and continued to operate as such until the end of the eighteenth cen...
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