17th Century from James Gray Bookseller
New Arrivals
More Photos
The Humours and conversations of the town expos'd in two dialogues : the first, of the men, the second, of the women
by 342 J Attributed to James Wright
- Condition
- Used - Very nice condition.
- Edition
- First and only edition
- Binding
- Bound in speckled calf, IMG_3940recently rebacked, with the signature of Jane Modgford on the title and page 1
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,044.36
Show Details
Description:
London : printed for R. Bentley, in Russel-Street, in Covent-Garden, and J. Tonson, at the Judge's-Head in Chancery-Lane, 1693. First and only edition. Bound in speckled calf, IMG_3940recently rebacked, with the signature of Jane Modgford on the title and page 1. Very nice condition.. Wright, James 1643-1713, antiquary and miscellaneous writer, "A versatile writer with a lucid style… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$3,044.36
Del suono de' tremori armonici e dell'udito
by Bartoli, Daniello Bartoli, 1608-1685 & (Domenico Zane. 1620-72)
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Quarto, 8 x 6 . This copy is bound in contemporary full vellum
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,459.50
Show Details
Description:
Trattati. Bologna, Pietro Bottelli, 1680. Quarto, 8 x 6 . This copy is bound in contemporary full vellum. This is the second edition of Bartoli's important work on the study of acoustics and physiology of hearing, including some hints on the theories from Galileo Galilei. From 1670 to 1673 Bartoli served as Rector of the Collegio Romano in recognition… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$3,459.50
The Works of Sir William Davenant Kt, Consisting of those which were formerly Printed, and those which he design'd for the Press: Now Published out of the Authors Originall Copies
by Davenant, William Davenant (1606-1668 )
- Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1673
- Binding
- Folio: 12 3/4 X 7 1/2 . Signatures: π1 2π2 A-3D4 3E2; Aa-Ppp4, Aaaa-Oooo4; ¶ An unusually fine, fresh, wide-margined copy, wi
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$4,151.40
Show Details
Description:
London: Henry Herringman, 1673. First Edition. Folio: 12 3/4 X 7 1/2 . Signatures: π1 2π2 A-3D4 3E2; Aa-Ppp4, Aaaa-Oooo4; ¶ An unusually fine, fresh, wide-margined copy, with a fine impression of the portrait. Bound in full contemporary calf with nicely gilt spine. Wing D320. The First Collected Edition, with prefatory material by Hobbes, 'The answer of Mr. Hobbes… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$4,151.40
Cosmologia sacra: or a discourse of the universe as it is the creature and kingdom of God. Chiefly written, to demonstrate the truth and Excellency of the Bible; which contains the Laws of his Kingdom in this Lower World. In five books. By Dr. Nehemiah Grew, Fellow of the College of Physicians, and of the Royal Society
by Grew, Nehemia Grew
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- This copy is bound in its original full calf, it is a nice copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,597.88
Show Details
Description:
London: Printed for W. Rogers, S. Smith, and B. Walford: at the Sun against St. Dunstan's church in Fleetstreet; and at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's church-yard, 1701. This copy is bound in its original full calf, it is a nice copy. This is Grew's last work was published in 1701. I. The argument is specially directed against… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$3,597.88
More Photos
Ars Magna Sciendi, In XII Libros digesta. Qua Nova & Universali Methodo Per Artificiosum Combinationum contextum de omni re proposita plurimis & prope infinitis rationibus disputari, omniumque summaria quædam cognitio compari potest..
by Kircher, Athansius Kircher 1602-1680
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 1669
- Binding
- It is bound in full original calf with a gilt spine with an expertly executed early rebacking
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$12,454.20
Show Details
Description:
Amsterdam: Apud Joannem Janssonium à Waesberge, & Viduam Elizei Weyerstraet, 1669. It is bound in full original calf with a gilt spine with an expertly executed early rebacking. Nothing is more beautiful than know all things" The 'Ars Magna Sciendi' is Kircher's exploration and development of the 'Combinatoric Art' of Raymond Lull, the thirteenth century philosopher. Kircher attempts… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$12,454.20
Theater moral de la vida humana, en cien emblemas; con el Enchiridion de Epicteto, y La tabla de Cebes, philosofo platonico
by Venius, Otto van Veen
- Condition
- Used - Folio. 14 x 9 inches * 6, ** 4, *** 2, A-Z4, 2A-2C4 / a4, a-f4, g2
- Edition
- third Edition
- Published
- 1701
- Binding
- This large folio is bound in full contemporary vellum with gilt tooling. Snags repaired in the blank of the title page and on th
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$4,843.30
Show Details
Description:
Antwerp: Amberes,{Antwerp} Por Enrico y Cornelio Verdussen 1701, 1701. third Edition. This large folio is bound in full contemporary vellum with gilt tooling. Snags repaired in the blank of the title page and on the folding Engraving , without damaging the text. Scattered freckles. Good copy. Folio. 14 x 9 inches * 6, ** 4, *** 2, A-Z4, 2A-2C4… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$4,843.30
Auteurs deguisez : Sous des noms etrangers ; empruntez, supposez, feints à plaisir, chiffrez, renversez, retournez, ou changez d'une langue en une autre
by BAILLET, Adrien Baillet (But Anonymous) 1649-1706
- Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1690
- Binding
- 12mo. First edition. xxv,(2),615,(1)pp.Bound in contemporary calf
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$1,245.42
Show Details
Description:
Paris: Paris, Chez Antoine Dezallier, 1690, 1690. First Edition. 12mo. First edition. xxv,(2),615,(1)pp.Bound in contemporary calf. 405J
Baillet was, from 1680 to his death, librarian to M. de Lamoignon, advocat-general to the parlement of Paris, of whose library he produced a manuscript catalogue raisonné in 35 folio volumes. It seems ironic that one should need to cosult Barbier… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$1,245.42
More Photos
Effigies amoris in English: or the picture of love unveil'd
by Anon.), Waring, Robert, 1614-1658. Translated by John Noris
- Condition
- Used - ESTC Citation No. N1243 415J
- Edition
- Second edition of the English translation by John Norton
- Published
- 1701
- Binding
- ¶ Duodecimo; A-E12, F11 (A1, half title, present) Bound in original full calf, missing some leather from spine but cords are ve
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,044.36
Show Details
Description:
Oxford: London : Printed for James Good in Oxford, and sold by J. Nut [i.e. Nutt, London], 1701. Second edition of the English translation by John Norton. ¶ Duodecimo; A-E12, F11 (A1, half title, present) Bound in original full calf, missing some leather from spine but cords are very strong. ESTC Citation No. N1243 415J. Some wonderful quotes… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$3,044.36
A Collection of Poems: Viz. The Temple of Death: By the Marquis of Normanby. An Epistle to the Earl of Dorset: By Charles Montague, Lord Halifax. The Duel of the Stags: By Sir Robert Howard. With Several Original Poems, Never before Printed, By The E. of Roscommon. The E. of Rochester. The E. Orrery. Sir Charles Sedley. } { Sir George Etherege. Mr. Granville. Mr. Stepney. Mr. Dryden, &c
by John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham Wharton, Anne
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 1720
- Binding
- Bound in contemporary panelled calf, raised bands, rebackd, morocco label. a VG copy, being internally very crisp and clean
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,113.55
Show Details
Description:
London:Ralph Smith 1702, 1720. Bound in contemporary panelled calf, raised bands, rebackd, morocco label. a VG copy, being internally very crisp and clean. Item Price
CA$3,113.55
More Photos
The Primitive Origin of Mankind considered and examined according to the light of nature
by Hale, Sir Matthew Hale
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 1676
- Binding
- This copy is bound in full later panneled calf with a spine label. It is a very handsome copy. This copy was owned by Desmond Mo
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,874.64
Show Details
Description:
London: William Godbid for William Shrowsbery, 1677, 1676. This copy is bound in full later panneled calf with a spine label. It is a very handsome copy. This copy was owned by Desmond Morris, and has his book plate. The problem of human origins, of how and when the first humans appeared in the world, has been addressed in… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$3,874.64
More Photos
(Onomastikon brachy) sive. Nomenclatura brevis Anglo-Latino-Græca. In usum scholæ Westmonasteriensis. Per F.G. Editio duodecima emendata. Together with Examples of the five declensions of nouns; with the words in propria quæ maribus and quæ genus reduced to each declension
by Francis F.G. = Gregory
- Condition
- Used - No copies in the US
- Published
- 1707
- Binding
- This copy is bound in full original sheep recently repacked!
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, USA
- Item Price
-
CA$3,044.36
Show Details
Description:
London : printed by J. Macock, for Richard Royston, book-seller to His most Sacred Majesty 1672, 1707. This copy is bound in full original sheep recently repacked!. No copies in the US. Gregory, born about 1625, was a native of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. He was educated at Westminster under Busby, who, as he afterwards said, was not only a… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$3,044.36