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autographs and manuscripts34% of collection
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The lesser key of Solomon, Goetia : the book of evil spirits contains two hundred diagrams and seals for invocation ... translated from ancient manuscripts in the British Museum, London ... only authorized edition extantAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The Testament of Solomon, edited from manuscripts at Mount Athos, Bologna, Holkham Hall, Jerusalem, London, Milan, Paris and ViennaAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The record interpreter : a collection of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in English historical manuscripts and recordsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Scottish arms : being a collection of armorial bearings, A.D. 1370-1678, reproduced in facsimile from contemporary manuscripts, with heraldic and genealogical notesAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts forming the library of Frederic David Mocatta, Esq., 9, Connaught place, London, W.; comp.Author: Reginald Arthur Rye
Early Yorkshire charters; being a collection of documents anterior to the thirteenth century made from the public records, monastic chartularies, Roger Dodsworth's manuscripts and other available sourcesAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, to which is added a list of the Fagel collection of maps in the same library; compliedAuthor: T.K. Abbott
The Wisdom of Ben Sira; portions of the Book of Ecclesiasticus from Hebrew manuscripts in the Cairo Genizah collection presented to the University of CambridgeAuthor: the editors;
The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated : from records, leiger-books, manuscripts, charters, evidences, tombes, and armes : beautified with maps, prospects, and portraicturesAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The curves of life; being an account of spiral formations and their application to growth in nature, to science and to art; with special reference to the manuscripts of Leonardo da VinciAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Calendar of historical manuscripts, relating to the war of the revolution, in the office of the Secretary of State, Albany, N.YAuthor: Classic Public Domain
A catalogue of the manuscripts preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge. Edited for the Syndics of the University PressAuthor: Classic Public Domain
A catalogue of the books, autographs, engravings, and miscellaneous articles, belonging to the estate of the late John AllanAuthor: Classic Public Domain
A catalogue of south Indian Sanskrit manuscripts : especially those of the Whish collection belonging to the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and IrelandAuthor: Classic Public Domain
A catalogue raisonnée[!] of oriental manuscripts in the library of the (late) college, Fort Saint George, now in charge of the Board of ExaminersAuthor: Classic Public Domain
(The) history of the Lancashire family of Pilkington and its branches from 1066 to 1600. Compiled from deeds, charters, wills, inquisitions post mortem, public records, and ancient manuscriptsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Catalogue of the books, manuscripts, maps and drawings in the British museum (Natural history) ... vol. VI-VIII SupplementAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Catalogue of the collection of books, manuscripts, and works of art, belonging to Mr. Henry Probasco, Cincinnati, Ohio, (Oakwood, Clifton.)Author: Classic Public Domain
The private diary of Dr. John Dee : and the catalogue of his library of manuscripts, from the original manuscripts in the Ashmolean museum at Oxford, and Trinity college library, CambridgeAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Index to the catalogue of the manuscripts of Elias Ashmole, formerly preserved in the Ashmolean Museum, and now deposited in the Bodleian Library, OxfordAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Catalogue of a collection of original manuscripts formerly belonging to the Holy Office of the Inquisition in the Canary Islands : and now in the possession of the Marquess of Bute ...Author: Classic Public Domain
A descriptive, analytical and critical catalogue of the manuscripts bequeathed ...Author: Elias Ashmole ... : also of some additional mss. contributed by Kingsley, Lhuyd, Borlaise, and others
Catalogue of the Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Oriya, Pushtu, and Sindhi manuscripts in the library of the British museumAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The romance and prophecies of Thomas of Erceldoune : printed from five manuscripts, with illustrations from the prophetic literature of the 15th and 16th centuriesAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Index to the additional manuscripts, with those of the Egerton collection, preserved in the British Museum, and acquired in the years 1783-1835Author: Classic Public Domain
The Hamilton manuscripts : containing some account of the settlement of the territories of the upper Clandeboye, Great Ardes, and Dufferin, in the county of DownAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Catalogue of the collection of books and manuscripts which formerly belonged to the Rev. Thomas Prince, and wasAuthor: him bequeathed to the Old South Church, and is now deposited in the Public Library of the City of Boston
A catalogue of the manuscripts preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge. Ed. for the Syndics of the University pressAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The Berkeley manuscripts. The lives of the Berkeleys, lords of the honour, castle and manor of Berkeley, in the county of Gloucester, from 1066 to 1618;Author: Classic Public Domain
A hand-list of the Muhammadan manuscripts, including all those written in the Arabic character, preserved in the library of the University of CambridgeAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Literary remains of King Edward the Sixth. Edited from his autograph manuscripts, with historical notes and a biographical memoirAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The Gospel according to Saint Matthew in Anglo-Saxon and Northumbrian versions synoptically arranged, with collations of the best manuscriptsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The statutes of the realm [1101-1713] : printedAuthor: command of his majesty King George the Third ; in pursuance of an address of the House of Commons of Great Britain ; from original records and authentic manuscripts
Story of the family of Wandesforde of Kirklington & Castlecomer : compiled from original sources with a calendar enthistorical manuscriptsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Discover 125 carefully selected public-domain books about autographs and manuscripts. This focused archive brings together practical manuals, illustrated references and important historical works in one searchable collection.
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Catalogue of Japanese printed books and manuscripts in the library of the British museum
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts
Supplement to the catalogue of the Arabic manuscripts in the British Museum
Illuminated manuscripts
Manuscripts, incunables, woodcut books, and books from early presses ..
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The lesser key of Solomon, Goetia : the book of evil spirits contains two hundred diagrams and seals for invocation ... translated from ancient manuscripts in the British Museum, London ... only authorized edition extant
The Testament of Solomon, edited from manuscripts at Mount Athos, Bologna, Holkham Hall, Jerusalem, London, Milan, Paris and Vienna
The record interpreter : a collection of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in English historical manuscripts and records
Catalogue of the Persian, Turkish, Hindustani and Pushtu manuscripts
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1848-1853
Catalogue of the books, manuscripts, maps and drawings in the British Museum (Natural History)
A descriptive catalogue of the Arabic and Persian manuscripts in Edinburgh University Library
Scottish arms : being a collection of armorial bearings, A.D. 1370-1678, reproduced in facsimile from contemporary manuscripts, with heraldic and genealogical notes
Revelation of Genesis. "The lost ages." From Ethiopian manuscripts of an anonymous, in eight volumes
Catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts forming the library of Frederic David Mocatta, Esq., 9, Connaught place, London, W.; comp. by Reginald Arthur Rye
A descriptive list of the Arabic manuscripts acquired by the Trustees of the British Museum since 1894
The Early Mathematical Manuscripts Of Leibniz
Catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts in the John Rylands library, Manchester
Anecdota Oxoniensia. Texts [etc.] chiefly from manuscripts in the Bodleian and other Oxford libraries. Semitic series
Index to the Sloane manuscripts in the British Museum
Catalogue of Japanese printed books and manuscripts in the library of the British museum
Early Yorkshire charters; being a collection of documents anterior to the thirteenth century made from the public records, monastic chartularies, Roger Dodsworth's manuscripts and other available sources
Catalogue of the Sinhalese manuscripts in the British Museum
Catalogue of the Turkish manuscripts in the British museum
Catalogue of Syriac manuscripts in the British museum acquired since the year 1838
Catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts bequeathed by Francis Douce, esq. to the Bodleian Library
Catalogue of the Persian manuscripts in the British museum
Catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, to which is added a list of the Fagel collection of maps in the same library; complied by T.K. Abbott
The Montgomery manuscripts: (1603-1706) Comp. from family papers by William Montgomery, of Rosemount; and edited with notes
Catalogue of Hebrew manuscripts in the collection of Elkan Nathan Adler
Manuscripts, incunables, woodcut books, and books from early presses ..
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1888-1893
The Wisdom of Ben Sira; portions of the Book of Ecclesiasticus from Hebrew manuscripts in the Cairo Genizah collection presented to the University of Cambridge by the editors;
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1846-1847
The Preston and Virginia papers of the Draper collection of manuscripts
Catalogue of the Ethiopic manuscripts in the British museum acquired since the year 1847
The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated : from records, leiger-books, manuscripts, charters, evidences, tombes, and armes : beautified with maps, prospects, and portraictures
A catalogue of the Persian books and manuscripts in the Library of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Compiled by Mawlavi Mirza Ashraf Ali
Supplement to the catalogue of the Arabic manuscripts in the British Museum
Catalogue of the Irish manuscripts in the library of Trinity College, Dublin
Catalogue of the Coptic manuscripts in the British Museum. By W.E. Crum
Illuminated manuscripts
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts
The curves of life; being an account of spiral formations and their application to growth in nature, to science and to art; with special reference to the manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci
A summary catalogue of Western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford
A catalogue of the Birmingham collection including printed books and pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, views, portraits, etc
Herschel letters, manuscripts, etc., 1838-1932
Calendar of historical manuscripts, relating to the war of the revolution, in the office of the Secretary of State, Albany, N.Y
A catalogue of the manuscripts preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge. Edited for the Syndics of the University Press
Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Spanish language in the British museum
Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts in the library of the India Office (All Volumes)
A catalogue of the books, autographs, engravings, and miscellaneous articles, belonging to the estate of the late John Allan
The western manuscripts in the library of Trinity College, Cambridge : a descriptive catalogue
A catalogue of the Arabic, Persian and Hindu'sta'ny manuscripts, of the libraries of the King of Oudh
A catalogue of south Indian Sanskrit manuscripts : especially those of the Whish collection belonging to the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
The manuscripts of the Marquis of Ormonde, preserved at the castle, Kilkenny ..
A descriptive catalogue of the Latin manuscripts in the John Rylands Library at Manchester
A catalogue raisonnée[!] of oriental manuscripts in the library of the (late) college, Fort Saint George, now in charge of the Board of Examiners
Catalogue of the Sanskrit manuscripts in the British museum
(The) history of the Lancashire family of Pilkington and its branches from 1066 to 1600. Compiled from deeds, charters, wills, inquisitions post mortem, public records, and ancient manuscripts
Lists of manuscripts formerly owned by Dr. John Dee; with preface and identifications
A catalogue of the Harleian manuscripts, in the British Museum. With indexes of persons, places, and matters
Catalogue of the books, manuscripts, maps and drawings in the British museum (Natural history) ... vol. VI-VIII Supplement
Catalogue of the collection of books, manuscripts, and works of art, belonging to Mr. Henry Probasco, Cincinnati, Ohio, (Oakwood, Clifton.)
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years MDCCCCVI-MDCCCCX [1906-1910]
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1841-1845
The private diary of Dr. John Dee : and the catalogue of his library of manuscripts, from the original manuscripts in the Ashmolean museum at Oxford, and Trinity college library, Cambridge
Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
A descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
French literature including manuscripts..
Catalogue of Persian manuscripts in the library of the India Office
Report on manuscripts in the Welsh language
The poems of Anne Countess of Winchilsea : from the original edition of 1713 and from unpublished manuscripts
A descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of St. John's college Cambridge
Report on the manuscripts of Lord Middleton, preserved at Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Index to the catalogue of the manuscripts of Elias Ashmole, formerly preserved in the Ashmolean Museum, and now deposited in the Bodleian Library, Oxford
A catalogue of the Lansdowne manuscripts in the British Museum. With indexes of persons, places, and matters
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1854-1860
Report on the manuscripts of Lord Middleton
Our Bible and the ancient manuscripts : being a history of the text and its translations
The Myvyrian archaiology of Wales: collected out of ancient manuscripts
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1882-1887
Catalogue of a collection of original manuscripts formerly belonging to the Holy Office of the Inquisition in the Canary Islands : and now in the possession of the Marquess of Bute ...
A catalogue of the Arabic manuscripts in the Library of the India Office
Catalogue of the Coptic manuscripts in the collection of the John Rylands library, Manchester
A descriptive catalogue of the Western mediæval manuscripts in Edinburgh university library
A descriptive, analytical and critical catalogue of the manuscripts bequeathed ... by Elias Ashmole ... : also of some additional mss. contributed by Kingsley, Lhuyd, Borlaise, and others
Anecdota from Irish manuscripts
Catalogue of the Hebrew and Samaritan manuscripts in the British museum
Catalogue of the Sanskrit manuscripts in the library of the India Office
Catalogue of the library, manuscripts, autograph letters, maps and prints
Catalogue of the Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Oriya, Pushtu, and Sindhi manuscripts in the library of the British museum
Catalogue of the Armenian manuscripts in the Bodleian Library
Catalogue of splendid manuscripts, chiefly upon vellum, in various languages of Europe and the East
A catalogue of the manuscripts relating to Wales in the British Museum
A descriptive catalogue of the McClean collection of manuscripts in the Fitzwilliam Museum
Handbook of manuscripts in the Library of Congress
Illuminated manuscripts in classical and mediaeval times : their art and their technique
Calendar of N. Y. colonial manuscripts - indorsed land papers ; in the office of the Secretary of State of New York. 1643 -1803
Catalogue of the books & manuscripts comprising the library of the late Sir John T. Gilbert
The manuscripts of His Grace the Duke of Rutland ... preserved at Belvoir Castle
Supplement to the Catalogue of the Persian manuscripts in the British Museum
The Huth library. A catalogue of the printed books, manuscripts , autograph letters, and engravings
Catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years MDCCCC-MDCCCCV [1900-1905]
Catalogue of manuscripts
Grantees of arms named in docquets and patents between the years 1687 and 1898, preserved in various manuscripts
Eighth Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Report and Appendix
A catalogue of the Syriac manuscripts preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge ...
Calendar of historical manuscripts in the office of the secretary of state, Albany, N.Y.
A catalogue of the Persian manuscripts in the library of the University of Cambridge [microform]
Index to the charters and rolls in the Department of manuscripts, British museum. Edited by Henry J. Ellis and Francis B. Bickley
The romance and prophecies of Thomas of Erceldoune : printed from five manuscripts, with illustrations from the prophetic literature of the 15th and 16th centuries
Index to the catalogue of additions to the manuscripts in the British Museum in the years 1854-1875
Index to the additional manuscripts, with those of the Egerton collection, preserved in the British Museum, and acquired in the years 1783-1835
The Hamilton manuscripts : containing some account of the settlement of the territories of the upper Clandeboye, Great Ardes, and Dufferin, in the county of Down
Catalogue of the collection of books and manuscripts which formerly belonged to the Rev. Thomas Prince, and was by him bequeathed to the Old South Church, and is now deposited in the Public Library of the City of Boston
A catalogue of the manuscripts preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge. Ed. for the Syndics of the University press
The Berkeley manuscripts. The lives of the Berkeleys, lords of the honour, castle and manor of Berkeley, in the county of Gloucester, from 1066 to 1618;
Records of the Spanish Inquisition : translated from the original manuscripts
Catalogue of romances in the Department of Manuscripts in the British Museum
A hand-list of the Muhammadan manuscripts, including all those written in the Arabic character, preserved in the library of the University of Cambridge
Literary remains of King Edward the Sixth. Edited from his autograph manuscripts, with historical notes and a biographical memoir
A descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of Gonville and Caius College
Catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts in the library of the New College, Edinburgh
The Gospel according to Saint Matthew in Anglo-Saxon and Northumbrian versions synoptically arranged, with collations of the best manuscripts
The statutes of the realm [1101-1713] : printed by command of his majesty King George the Third ; in pursuance of an address of the House of Commons of Great Britain ; from original records and authentic manuscripts
Dyce collection. A catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts bequeathed by the Reverend Alexander Dyce ..
The manuscripts of Lord Kenyon
Story of the family of Wandesforde of Kirklington & Castlecomer : compiled from original sources with a calendar enthistorical manuscripts
Facsimiles of manuscripts and inscriptions [electronic resource]
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