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The life of John Gilpin : taken from divers manuscripts in the possession of the family, and now published, for the first time, by their permission, for the gratification of the public curiosity, respecting so extraordinary a character : to which is added, by way of appendix, The celebrated history of his journey to Edmonton, as read by Mr. Henderson, at Free-Mason's-Hall.

Cowper, William, 1731-1800.

London : Published by S. Bladon ..., 1785.

PML 84786

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A briefe collection and compendious extract of strau[n]ge and memorable thinges : gathered oute of the cosmographye of Sebastian Munster. Where in is made a playne descrypsion of diuerse and straunge lavves, rites, manners, and properties of sundry nacio[n]s, and a short reporte of straunge histories of diuerse men, and of the nature and properties of certayne fovvles, fishes, beastes, monsters, and sundrie countries and places.

Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552.

Imprinted at London : In fleetstrete neare Sainct Dunstanes Churche by Thomas Marshe, Anno Domini,1572.

PML 195531

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Versailles illustrated; or, Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles; as likewise of all the fountains, groves, parterras, ye labyrinth & other ye most beautiful parts of the gardens, wherein are represented whatever is remarkable, whether statues, groups of figures, water falls, pleasure houses &c. Drawn on the spot by the order & with the approbation of the French king.

London, Printed & sold by John Bowles, at the Black Horse in Cornhill, [between 1740 and 1774].

PML 53013

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Discourse wherin is debated whether it be expedient that the scripture should be in English for al men to reade that wyll ... / in this second edition the authour hathe added sundrie thynges not unworthie to be noted ... beside many corrections ... ; fyrst reade this booke with an indifferent eye, and then approve or condemne, as God shall move your heart.

Standish, John, approximately 1507-1570.

London : Robert Caly, 1555.

PML 5456

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Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens : viz., of Mathew, Bishop of Ely, Christopher, Dean of Windsor, &c., but chiefly of Sir Christopher Wren ... in which is contained, besides his works, a great number of original papers and records ... / compiled by his son Christopher ; now published by his grandson, Stephen Wren, with the care of Joseph Ames.

Wren, Christopher, 1675-1747.

London : Printed for T. Osborn and R. Dodsley, 1750.

PML 196302

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The most ancient and famous history of the renowned Prince Arthur : king of Britaine, wherein is declared his life and death, with all his glorious battailes against the Saxons, Saracens and pagans, which (for the honour of his country) he most worthily atchieved : as also, all the noble acts, and heroicke deeds of his valiant knights of the Round Table new refined.

Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century.

London : Printed by W. Stansby for I. Bloome, 1634.

PML 5349

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At Edward Martin's at the Hornes at Pancrass [sic], is that most excellent water, highly approved of by the most eminent physitians ... I shall open on Whitson-Monday, the 24th of May, 1697 and there will likewise be dancing every Tuesday and Thursday, all the summer season, at the place aforesaid. The poor may drink the waters gratis. ...

Martin, Edward.

[London : s.n., 1697?]

PML 19327, leaf 093

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This is to acquaint the curious : that at the Ship-Tavern in Greenwich and for some time will be presented by the old artist John Harris, who has had the honour to show before K. William and Q. Mary, Q. Anne and Prince George. An admirable piece of art, call'd The scene of Paradise, or, The creation of the world ...

[London : s.n., 17--]

PML 145850.59

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An Elegant Woman Seated in Profile Holding a Card

François Watteau

1758-1823

2004.22

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Artybios on Horseback Attacking Onesilus

Jörg Breu

approximately 1510-1547

1974.10

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Drawings and Prints