1,830
1.8K
1923
1923
by
Sayers, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957
texts
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252 pages ; 20 cm
Topics: Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious character), 1890- -- Fiction, Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious...
12,204
12K
1678
1678
by
Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680
texts
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Mundus Subterraneus is the most geological of Kircher's works. This book is notable for containing early plates of the Earth's interior, and views of spectacular eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius and Mt. Etna. Plato's Atlantis is represented as an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Kircher also examines water and fire cycles--providing detailed explanations of hydrophylacia (modern aquifers) and pyrophylacia (modern magma chambers). Furthermore, this is one of the first books dealing with...
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Topics: Science, Geology, Natural history
3,722
3.7K
1893
1893
by
Morris, William, 1834-1896
texts
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305 p. 21 cm
Topic: Utopias
4,077
4.1K
1916
1916
by
Afanasʹev, A. N. (Aleksandr Nikolaevich), 1826-1871; Magnus, Leonard A. (Leonard Arthur), translator
texts
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"These stories have been translated direct from the Russian of Afanášev."--Introduction
Topic: Folklore
2,119
2.1K
1901
1901
by
Pettingill & Co
texts
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"A handy type book for the newspaper publisher."
Topics: Printing, Book ornamentation, Type and type-founding
1,596
1.6K
1880
1880
by
Tod, James, 1782-1835
texts
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First published 1829-32
Topic: Rajput (Indic people)
1,777
1.8K
1886
1886
by
Homer; Merry, W. W. (William Walter), 1835-1918; Riddell, James, 1823-1866
texts
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comment 0
2,008
2.0K
1918
1918
by
Traphagen, Ethel, 1884-
texts
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favorite 107
comment 0
"Artists whose work has bearing on period fabrics or costume": pages [185]-187
Topics: Costume design, Fashion drawing
848
848
1789
1789
by
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786; Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809
texts
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Half title. Each volume has also special t.p
Topic: Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
1,172
1.2K
1773
1773
by
Polybius; Hampton, Mr. (James), 1721-1778; Metcalf, Henry B., 1829-1904, former owner. MMeT
texts
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Often found with octavo issue of vol.1-2, 3rd. edition, 1772
Topics: Polybius, History, Ancient
1,821
1.8K
1854
1854
by
Herzog, J. J. (Johann Jakob), 1805-1882
texts
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Vols. 2-9 have imprint, Stuttgart und Hamburg, R. Besser; v. 10-22, Gotha, R. Besser
Topics: Theology, Protestantism, Religion, Theologians, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, genealogy
637
637
1789
1789
by
Ab¿± al-Fid♯ơ Ism♯♯±l ibn Al♯±, 1273-1331; Reiske, Johann Jacob, 1716-1774; Suhm, Peter Frederik, 1728-1798; Adler, Jacob Georg Christian, 1756-1834
texts
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t. 1. Res gestas a Mvhammede vsqve ad excidivm chalifarvm Ommiadarvm continens -- t. 2. Continens res gestas svb chalifis Abbasidis, et Ommiadis in Hispania, vsqve ad a. CCCC -- t. 3. Continens res gestas ab a. CCCCI ad finem dynastiae chalifarvm Fatemidarvm a. DLXVII -- t. 4. Continens res gestas ab anno fvgae CCCCI ad finem anni DCLX -- t. 5. et vltimvs Continens qvidqvid restat de opere Abvlfedae et indices
Topics: Islamic Empire, Arabian Peninsula -- History
865
865
1853
1853
by
A. and W. Galignani and Co
texts
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Includes indexes
Topic: Paris (France) -- Guidebooks
7,516
7.5K
L'art architectural en France depuis Fran©ʹois Ier jusqu'© Louis XVI : motifs de d©♭coration int©♭rieure et ext©♭rieure, dessin©♭s d'apr©·s des mod©·les ex©♭cut©♭s et in©♭dits des principales ©♭poques de la Renaissance comprenant lambris, plafonds, voutes, chemin©♭es, portes, fen©♭tres, escaliers, grilles, stalles, chaires a pr©♭cher, autels, confessionnaux, tombeaux, vases, cand©♭labres, etc., etc.
1863
1863
by
Rouyer, Eug©·ne, 1827-1891; Darcel, Alfred, 1818-1893; Sauvageot, Cl. (Claude), 1832-1885, engraver; Guillaumot, Auguste Alexandre, 1815-1892, engraver; Sellier, P., engraver; Sellier, H., engraver; Chappuis, Adolphe, engraver; Ribault, engraver; Drouart, printer of plates; Hennuyer, printer; Lamoureux, printer of plates; Noblet et Baudry, publisher
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Contains 178 full and 16 double plate engravings; signed by Boullay, Sauvageot, A. Guillaumot, H. Sellier, P. Sellier, A. Chappuis, Ribault; plates signed at bottom: Drouart Imp., Paris or Lamoureux, Paris
Topics: Architecture, Renaissance, Decoration and ornament, Architecture
1,303
1.3K
1855
1855
by
Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867
texts
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comment 0
Includes index
Topic: Mythology, Classical
1,027
1.0K
1761
1761
by
Polybius; Metcalf, Henry B., 1829-1904, former owner. MMeT; Maverick, P. R. (Peter Rushton), 1755-1811, engraver; Hampton, Mr. (James), 1721-1778
texts
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Tisch Library Special Collections copy: Imperfect ; missing engraved maps
Topics: Polybius, History, Ancient
1,307
1.3K
1923
1923
by
Thompson, Bertha, 1882-
texts
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comment 0
69 pages including frontispiece, illustrations, diagrams 23 cm
Topic: Knitting
1,139
1.1K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
2,275
2.3K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
302
302
1781
1781
by
Weskett, John
texts
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Tufts Special Collections
Topics: Insurance law, Marine insurance
3,506
3.5K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
2,794
2.8K
1900
1900
by
Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918
texts
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Blue to purple flowers -- Magenta to pink flowers -- White and greenish flowers -- Yellow and orange flowers -- Red and indefinites -- Fragrant flowers or leaves -- Unpleasantly scented -- Plants and shrubs conspicuous in fruit -- Plant families represented
Topics: Wild flowers -- United States, Insects -- United States
2,431
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L'art architectural en France depuis Fran©ʹois Ier jusqu'© Louis XVI : motifs de d©♭coration int©♭rieure et ext©♭rieure, dessin©♭s d'apr©·s des mod©·les ex©♭cut©♭s et in©♭dits des principales ©♭poques de la Renaissance comprenant lambris, plafonds, voutes, chemin©♭es, portes, fen©♭tres, escaliers, grilles, stalles, chaires a pr©♭cher, autels, confessionnaux, tombeaux, vases, cand©♭labres, etc., etc.
1863
1863
by
Rouyer, Eug©·ne, 1827-1891; Darcel, Alfred, 1818-1893; Sauvageot, Cl. (Claude), 1832-1885, engraver; Guillaumot, Auguste Alexandre, 1815-1892, engraver; Sellier, P., engraver; Sellier, H., engraver; Chappuis, Adolphe, engraver; Ribault, engraver; Drouart, printer of plates; Hennuyer, printer; Lamoureux, printer of plates; Noblet et Baudry, publisher
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Contains 178 full and 16 double plate engravings; signed by Boullay, Sauvageot, A. Guillaumot, H. Sellier, P. Sellier, A. Chappuis, Ribault; plates signed at bottom: Drouart Imp., Paris or Lamoureux, Paris
Topics: Architecture, Renaissance, Decoration and ornament, Architecture
467
467
1913
1913
by
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
texts
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Originally published: New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902
Topics: Children, Conduct of life, Peter Pan (Fictitious character), Kindness, Soldiers, Parent and child,...
1,222
1.2K
1876
1876
by
Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor
texts
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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
1,396
1.4K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
2,334
2.3K
1651
1651
by
Bochart, Samuel, 1599-1667; Hubert, R
texts
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First published Caen, 1646
Topics: Bible, Geography, Ancient
892
892
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
1,774
1.8K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
1,031
1.0K
1807
1807
by
Mordente, John Emmanuel
texts
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354 p. 18 cm
Topic: Spanish language
5,999
6.0K
texts
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1,070
1.1K
texts
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comment 0
1,529
1.5K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
748
748
1777
1777
by
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
texts
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xxxix, 356 p. 22 cm
Topics: Materialism, Soul, Philosophy and religion, Free will and determinism
4,191
4.2K
1821
1821
by
Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842
texts
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"With numerous engravings of portraits, costumes, antiquities, &c."
Topic: Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842
2,192
2.2K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
420
420
1800
1800
by
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
texts
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2,724
2.7K
texts
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878
878
texts
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xii, 54, 44 p. 22 cm
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Topic: Roediger, Emil, 1801-1874
342
342
1651
1651
by
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.; Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679
texts
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[6], 248, 247-256, 261-396 [i.e. 394] p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded) : 29 cm (fol.)
Topics: Political science -- Early works to 1800, State, The -- Early works to 1800, Political science,...
2,572
2.6K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
1,991
2.0K
1843
1843
by
Bertotti Scamozzi, Ottavio, 1719-1790; Foppiani, Celestino; Bertotti Scamozzi, Ottavio, 1719-1790. Terme dei Romani disegnate da Andrea Palladio
texts
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Volume 5 has title: Le terme dei Romani disegnate da Andrea Palladio
Topics: Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, Architecture, Baths
574
574
texts
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420
420
Apr 18, 2022
04/22
by
Chénier, André, 1762-1794.; Latouche, Henri de, 1785-1851
texts
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"Œuvres Posthumes."
Topic: French poetry
1,239
1.2K
1854
1854
by
Herzog, J. J. (Johann Jakob), 1805-1882
texts
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comment 0
Vols. 2-9 have imprint, Stuttgart und Hamburg, R. Besser; v. 10-22, Gotha, R. Besser
Topics: Theology, Protestantism, Religion, Theologians, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, genealogy
1,511
1.5K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
1,468
1.5K
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
942
942
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
736
736
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
333
333
texts
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2,939
2.9K
1513
1513
by
Cicero, Marcus Tullius; Manuzio, Aldo, 1449 or 1450-1515, printer; Torresanus, Andreas, de Asula, 1451-1529, printer; Atticus, Titus Pomponius. Epistolae. 1513; Brutus, Marcus Junius, 85 B.C.?-42 B.C. Epistolae. 1513; Welch, Walter F., former owner. MMeT
texts
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Imprint from colophon
Topic: Cicero, Marcus Tullius
1,927
1.9K
texts
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comment 0
1,337
1.3K
1843
1843
by
Bertotti Scamozzi, Ottavio, 1719-1790; Foppiani, Celestino; Bertotti Scamozzi, Ottavio, 1719-1790. Terme dei Romani disegnate da Andrea Palladio
texts
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Volume 5 has title: Le terme dei Romani disegnate da Andrea Palladio
Topics: Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, Architecture, Baths
306
306
1862
1862
by
Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
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v. 1-2. Fantine.--v. 3. Cosette.--v. 4. Marius.--v. 5-6. L'idylle Rue Plumet et l'©♭pop©♭e Rue Saint-Denis.--v. 7-8. Jean Valjean
Topics: Ex-convicts, Orphans
909
909
texts
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Vols. 1-[6] (Oct. 1878-Dec. 1883) called on caption: "12th-17th year, new ser."; v. [7] (Jan.-Dec. 1884) "new ser." Since Jan. 1885 "new ser." has been omitted from vol. numbering
Topic: Washington (D.C.) -- Newspapers
758
758
1876
1876
by
Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor
texts
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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
240
240
1789
1789
by
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786; Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809
texts
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Half title. Each volume has also special t.p
Topic: Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
1,134
1.1K
1555
1555
by
Cicero, Marcus Tullius; Manuzio, Paolo, 1512-1574; Manuzio, Paolo, 1512-1574, printer; Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Academica; Cicero, Marcus Tullius. De finibus bonorum et malorum; Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Tusculanae disputationes; Carver, Reuben, donor. MMeT
texts
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Aldine device on t.p.; initial spaces with guide letters
Topics: Philosophy, Ethics
495
495
1789
1789
by
Timaeus, the Sophist; Koch, Georg Aenotheus, 1802-1879; Ruhnkenius, David, 1723-1798
texts
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Includes indexes
Topic: Plato
920
920
1862
1862
by
Morris, F. O. (Francis Orpen), 1810-1893
texts
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Vols. 1-3, 5, 7-8 have title on spine: Morris's British birds
Topic: Birds
622
622
1926
1926
by
Cartwright, Julia, 1851-1924
texts
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"List of the chief authorities on the life and times of Isabella d'Este": p. xii-xvi
Topics: Isabella d'Este, consort of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua, 1474-1539, Renaissance
4,123
4.1K
1905
1905
by
Medford Publishing Company
texts
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170 p. 29 x 24 cm
Topic: Medford (Mass.)
4,165
4.2K
1821
1821
by
Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842
texts
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"With numerous engravings of portraits, costumes, antiquities, &c."
Topic: Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842
974
974
1914
1914
by
Boy Scouts of America
texts
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"Profusely illustrated."
Topic: Boy Scouts
2,663
2.7K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel
403
403
1884
1884
by
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900; Container of (work): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Sesame and lillies; Container of (work) : Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Unto this last; Container of (work): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Queen of the air; Container of (work): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Storm-cloud of the nineteenth century
texts
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Each work has separate title page
Topics: Athena (Greek deity), Conduct of life, Books and reading, Masculinity, Femininity, Sex role,...
1,376
1.4K
1506
1506
by
Natalibus, Petrus de, active 1370-1400; Zanis, Bartholomaeus de, de Portesio, active 1486-1515, printer; Giunta, Luca-Antonio, 1457-1538, printer; Welch, Walter F., former owner. MMeT
texts
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Publication information from colophon
Topic: Christian saints
759
759
texts
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40
40
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-
by
Massillon, Jean-Baptiste, 1663-1742.; Massillon, Jean-Baptiste, 1663-1742
texts
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247 p. ; 19 cm
Topic: Kings and rulers
1,766
1.8K
1908
1908
by
Gray, Asa, 1810-1888; Robinson, Benjamin Lincoln, 1864-1935, ed; Fernald, Merritt Lyndon, 1873- joint ed
texts
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926 p
Topic: Botany -- United States
913
913
1797
1797
by
Bryan, Margaret, active 1815
texts
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xxx, [1], 311 p. 30 cm
Topic: Astronomy
609
609
1923
1923
by
Hackett, Charles W. (Charles Wilson), 1888-1951
texts
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volumes 25 1.2 cm
Topics: Discovery and exploration, Spanish, Spanish colonies, New Mexico -- History -- Sources, Latin...
722
722
texts
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903
903
1876
1876
by
Ross, John M. (John Merry), 1833-1883, editor
texts
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6 volumes : 27 cm
Topic: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
1,988
2.0K
texts
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Subtitle varies: An illustrated monthly magazine of recreation, -Mar. 1889; An illustrated monthly of sport, travel and recreation (varies), Apr. 1889-
Topics: Leisure, Sports, Travel