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London: printed by W. Strahan and M. Woodfall, and sold by G. Kearsley, F. Newbury, and W. Flexney, , 1774. Scarce first edition of an anonymously compiled legal vade mecum for farmers and country gentlemen, with particular attention given to game laws, tithes, highways and turnpike roads, fishing, fish ponds and rivers, the manufacture of and duty on malt, and laws relating to the manufacture and retail of cyder, mum, perry, and hops. The work further gives details of "all the acts of parliament, and adjudged cases thereupon, relating to cattle, corn, hay, straw, timber and other trees, butter and cheese, and every other article in which the farmer or country gentleman is materially interested." A second edition was published the same year. Duodecimo (168 x 100 mm). Contemporary sheep, blindstamp double rule border to covers, board edges decorated with a gilt roll, spine unlettered. Front joint lightly rubbed, small chip to foot of spine; imprint date just shaved; a very good copy. ESTC T55599,… Read More

Leiden., 1665. John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm.

Leiden: , 1665. Engraved view of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm.

Leiden: Pieter van der Aa,, 1706. This attractive and early map of North America was originally prepared by Van der Aa for inclusion in his 1706 De gedenkwaardige en al-om beroemde voyagien der Spanjaarden na West-Indien. The map includes a very decorative title cartouche featuring early European settlers and traders and Native Americans. With separate German and Spanish scale of miles. Pieter van der Aa was a bookseller, auctioneer and prolific publisher in Leiden during the early eighteenth century. His maps are well engraved and have a beauty and elegance about them. Size: 225 x 160 mm. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition.

L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. Pieter van der Aa - Leiden., 1665, 1st.. John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm. (12 x 8½ inches)

Leiden. , 1707. Map of America including California as an Island and with the northwestern part of North America blank. Decorative cartouche shows the division of the world among European nations. Native American holds tent aside to observe. Also includes globe, ship, navigational instruments such as cross staff and maps, feathered headdresses and garments. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 23 x 16 cm

L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. Pieter van der Aa - Leiden., 1665, 1st.. John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm. (12 x 8½ inches)

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. Size: 245 x 335 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Fair condition. Minor discolouration and a small split to mid central fold.

Leiden., 1665. John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm.

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. This map covers a section of western Germany, covering cities like Bonn, Ratingen, Dusseldorf, Duisberg and Dortmund. Size: 245 x 335 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Good condition. minor discoluration to the central fold.

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. A lovely map of Germany, stretching from northern France to Poland, and southwards to northern Italy and Croatia. Size: 245 x 335 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Fair condition. some creasing and minor discolouration, and repairs to the central fold.

L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. Pieter van der Aa - Leiden., 1665, 1st.. John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm. (12 x 8½ inches)

L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. Pieter van der Aa - Leiden., 1665, 1st.. John Nieuhoff was an explorer whose travels were recorded in this first French edition of L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale. These beautiful prints brought important knowledge of Qing Dynasty China to Europe. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Fine condition Size: 30.4 x 22 cm. (12 x 8½ inches)

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. This is a map of the historic northern region of Picardy, the region to the north of Paris up to the borders of Flanders. Size: 245 x 340 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Fair condition. Some staining and minor repairs and discolouration to the central fold.

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. This delightful map encompasses southern Germany and northern Austria - featuring Munich, Saltzburg, Innsbruck, Lintz and Passau. Size: 245 x 335 mm. Copperplare engraving with original outline colour, and later hand colour. Good condition. Minor staining.

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. This interesting and informative map follows the course of the mighty Rhine river, and the regions surrounding it. Size: 245 x 335 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Good condition, some discolouration to the central fold.

Leiden., 1707. A delightful small view of the Scottish town of Perth. Published for James Beeverell in Pieter Van der Aa's multi volume work "Les Delices de la Grande Britagne". Size: 160 x167 mm. Copperplate engraving with later hand colour. Good condition. Slightly toned.

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. Size: 245 x 335 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Good condition, some minor discolouration to the central fold.

Leiden., c1713-14. Pieter van der AA (1659-1733) was from a family of booksellers and publishers in Leiden, who flourished during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work was well executed and highly regarded by his contemporaries. The maps themselves are easily recognized and distinguished by their attractive title cartouches, and for the precise cartographic detail they contain. Size: 245 x 330 mm. Copperplate engraving with original outline colour and later hand colour. Fair condition. Some staining and discolouration to the central fold.

Leiden, c1707. A delightful 'front on' view of Badminton House in Gloucestershire, the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort since the eighteenth century, after their former ancestral home, Ragland Castle in Monmouthshire was ruined during the English Civil War. Published in the multi-volume work entitled "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne & L'Irlande". Size: 160 x 175 mm. Copperplate engraving with later hand colour. Fine condition.