v. 1. The Eastern astrolabes -- v. 2. The Western astrolabes. by Robert T. Gunther, M.A., Hon. LL. D., curator of the Lewis Evans Collection in the... Show morev. 1. The Eastern astrolabes -- v. 2. The Western astrolabes. by Robert T. Gunther, M.A., Hon. LL. D., curator of the Lewis Evans Collection in the Old Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. Paged continuously. Volume 1 has 68 leaves of plates; volume 2 has 85 leaves of plates. Volume 1 contains facsimile reprint of "Description of a planispheric astrolabe, constucted for Sháh Sultán Husain Safawí, King of Persia, and now preserved in the British Museum; comprising an account of the astrolabe generally, with notes illustrative and explanatory: to which are added, concise notices of twelve other astrolabes, eastern and European, hitherto undescribed. By William H. Morely. Williams and Norgate, 14, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London; 20, South Frederick Street, Edinburgh. Benj. Duprat, Paris. F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig. MDCCCLVI." Bound in white cloth with gilt design of an astrolabe on front covers. "The literature": p. [565]-575. "Bibliography of the astrolabe": p. [576]-598. Show less
par Robert Graves, traduit de l'anglais par Jeanne Roussel. Translation of original English: Lawrence and the Arabs. Show morepar Robert Graves, traduit de l'anglais par Jeanne Roussel. Translation of original English: Lawrence and the Arabs. Show less
by Robert Robert. Thesis originally written in German, under title "Das familienrecht im Qorân", and presented to the University of Leipzig for the... Show moreby Robert Robert. Thesis originally written in German, under title "Das familienrecht im Qorân", and presented to the University of Leipzig for the degree of doctor of philosophy in 1907. Subsequently a section of the work was published in a series of Semitic studies (Leipziger semitistische studien, II, 6) under title Das familien-, sklaven-, und erbrecht im Qorân. cf. Pref. "Literature": p. 125-126. Show less
TravelNicholas , 1868-1918, Description and travel, Description and travel, DK258 .U34 1896
written by order of His Imperial Majesty by Prince E. Ookhtomsky and translated from the Russian by Robert Goodlet (St. Petersburg) Printer... Show morewritten by order of His Imperial Majesty by Prince E. Ookhtomsky and translated from the Russian by Robert Goodlet (St. Petersburg) Printer statement from colophons, with printer's device. With half title. Title page in red and black. Main Heritage Shelves General DK258 .U34 1896 Book Item-ID: i15960663 BIB-ID: 2740258 Show less
by Jonas Hanway, merchant. Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the... Show moreby Jonas Hanway, merchant. Vol. III getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, with the invasion of the Afghans, and the reigns of Sultan Mir Maghmud and his successor Sultan Ashreff. To which is prefixed, a chronological abridgement of the Persian monarchy from its first foundation. Vol. I. Vol. IV getiteld: The revolutions of Persia: : containing the history of the celebrated usurper Nadir Kouli, from his birth in 1687, 'till his death in 1747. To which are added, some particulars of the unfortunate reign of his successor Adil Shah. Vol. II. Main Heritage Shelves General HF486.E6 H36 1753 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10054297 BIB-ID: 1007065 Show less
Fernández de Cordoba, Gonsalvo , 1453-1515, History, PQ1983.F6 G66 1792
by M. Florian, member of the French Academy, and also the academies of Madrid, Florence, &c. ; To which is prefixed, A sketch of the history of the... Show moreby M. Florian, member of the French Academy, and also the academies of Madrid, Florence, &c. ; To which is prefixed, A sketch of the history of the Moors in Spain. In three volumes ; translated from the original French, by Mr Heron. A translation of 'Gonzalve de Cordoue', originally published in Paris in 1791. Another 3-volume edition, also printed by Morison in 1792, is in duodecimo format. Signatures: Vol. 1: a⁴ ( -a4) A-2D⁴ chi1 ; v. 2: pi1 A-2D⁴ 2E² ; v. 3: pi1 A-2C⁴ ESTC only lists the duodecimo edition. Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel, DS48.5 .M54 1839, 450 M588w
by Captain R. Mignan. Spine title: A winter journey to Koordistan. Show moreby Captain R. Mignan. Spine title: A winter journey to Koordistan. Show less
Description and travel, Antiquities, DS109 .P54 1864
v. 1. Text -- v. 2. Plates. by Ermete Pierotti ... translated by Thomas George Bonney. Translated from Pierotti's Italian ms.--Vol. 1, p. viii. Imprin... Show morev. 1. Text -- v. 2. Plates. by Ermete Pierotti ... translated by Thomas George Bonney. Translated from Pierotti's Italian ms.--Vol. 1, p. viii. Imprint on lithographic plates (some printed with tan background tint) reads: "Cambridge, Deighton, Bell & Co. -- Day & Son Lithrs. to the Queen." The plans and elevations read: "E. Pierotti, mest. & delt."; on most of the other plates, drawn by Pierotti, the lithographer is identified as T. Picken, E. Walker, R.M. Bryson, A. Newman, or L. Cornelissen. "Cambridge : Printed by C.J. Clay, M.A. at the University Press" (with printer's device)--Vol. 1 & 2, verso of half t.p.; printer statement repeated in colophon, v. 1, p. [340]. Vol. 1 xxi, 339, [1] p.; v. 2 [8] p., 63 leaves, 63 leaves of plates (some folded). Title and publisher's device in red and black in both vols. Vol. 1 includes "Passages from Josephus's Antiquities of the Jews", translated by William Whiston (v. 1, p. [323]-326), and "Passages from Josephus's History of the Jewish War", translated by Robert Traill (v. 1, p. [327]-332). Main Heritage Shelves General DS109 .P54 1864 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i22476465 BIB-ID: 1013288 Includes bibliographical references and index. Show less
by Robert Martin Engberg ; Fay Cooper Cole, editor. Main Heritage Compact General DS62.2 .E54 1940 Book Item-ID: i10195889 BIB-ID: 1021224 Show moreby Robert Martin Engberg ; Fay Cooper Cole, editor. Main Heritage Compact General DS62.2 .E54 1940 Book Item-ID: i10195889 BIB-ID: 1021224 Show less
v. 1. The Eastern astrolabes -- v. 2. The Western astrolabes. by Robert T. Gunther, M.A., Hon. LL. D., curator of the Lewis Evans Collection in the... Show morev. 1. The Eastern astrolabes -- v. 2. The Western astrolabes. by Robert T. Gunther, M.A., Hon. LL. D., curator of the Lewis Evans Collection in the Old Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. Paged continuously. Volume 1 has 68 leaves of plates; volume 2 has 85 leaves of plates. Volume 1 contains facsimile reprint of "Description of a planispheric astrolabe, constucted for Sháh Sultán Husain Safawí, King of Persia, and now preserved in the British Museum; comprising an account of the astrolabe generally, with notes illustrative and explanatory: to which are added, concise notices of twelve other astrolabes, eastern and European, hitherto undescribed. By William H. Morely. Williams and Norgate, 14, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London; 20, South Frederick Street, Edinburgh. Benj. Duprat, Paris. F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig. MDCCCLVI." Bound in white cloth with gilt design of an astrolabe on front covers. "The literature": p. [565]-575. "Bibliography of the astrolabe": p. [576]-598. Show less
Voyages around the world, Description and travel, DS9 .F85 1939, 950
by Robert Edison Fulton Jun. ; with 132 illustrations from photographs and 62 sketches and maps by the author. Show moreby Robert Edison Fulton Jun. ; with 132 illustrations from photographs and 62 sketches and maps by the author. Show less
Cities and towns--Maps, Cities and towns--Egypt--Maps--Early works to 1800, Historical geography--Maps, Administrative and political divisions--Maps, G8301.S1 1779 .R6
dressée sur celle du R.P. Sicard et autres, assujetties aux observations astronomiques, par le Sr. Robert de Vaugondy. Relief shown by hachures. Show... Show moredressée sur celle du R.P. Sicard et autres, assujetties aux observations astronomiques, par le Sr. Robert de Vaugondy. Relief shown by hachures. Shows entire Nile valley in great detail, administrative divisions, cities and towns, and a large ornamental cartouche shows ruins and a flirtatious Sphinx. Map was prepared by the Venetian cartographer and publisher François (or Francesco Père) Santini and first published in Santini's 'Atlas Universel dressée sur les meuilleures cartes modernes 1776. In 1784 Santini sold the plates to M. Remondini, whose name appears on this particular example, indicating that this is the second state of the map. "P. 11." The map covers the Egypt divided into; the Bais and Heptanomi. Part of Arabia is shown. Notes on Towns as well as explanation of some Arabic words are given in French [low. r. h.] Scale: Roman miles of 75 of the degree. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00087 Print Map Item-ID: i11401485 BIB-ID: 1172491 Show less
Mayer, Luigi, Description and travel, History, Social life and customs, NC257.M388 V54 1801, 916.2043 M468v
by Luigi Mayer ; engraved by and under the direction of Thomas Milton ; with historical observations, and incidental illustrations of the manners... Show moreby Luigi Mayer ; engraved by and under the direction of Thomas Milton ; with historical observations, and incidental illustrations of the manners and customs of the natives of that country. Signatures: Pi² [A]-2D². Includes index of plates. Main Heritage Shelves General NC257.M388 V54 1801 Book Item-ID: i23465773 BIB-ID: 1025530 Show less
Illustrated by Lionel Edwards. Number 34 of 140 numbered copies, finely printed in two colours by the Westminster Press (Gerard Meynell), and signed... Show moreIllustrated by Lionel Edwards. Number 34 of 140 numbered copies, finely printed in two colours by the Westminster Press (Gerard Meynell), and signed by the author, the artist, and H.H. Aga Khan. Robert Charles Lyle, a horse racer, describes the horse breeding, training, and racing activities of Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III (1877-1957), who won the Derby five times. Spine slightly faded, otherwise a fine copy of this rare limited edition of which no more than 125 copies were made available for sale. Main Heritage Shelves General SF353.A33 L96 1938 Book Item-ID: i16220523 BIB-ID: 1463234 Show less
Fernández de Cordoba, Gonsalvo , 1453-1515, History, PQ1983.F6 G66 1792
by M. Florian, member of the French Academy, and also the academies of Madrid, Florence, &c. ; To which is prefixed, A sketch of the history of the... Show moreby M. Florian, member of the French Academy, and also the academies of Madrid, Florence, &c. ; To which is prefixed, A sketch of the history of the Moors in Spain. In three volumes ; translated from the original French, by Mr Heron. A translation of 'Gonzalve de Cordoue', originally published in Paris in 1791. Another 3-volume edition, also printed by Morison in 1792, is in duodecimo format. Signatures: Vol. 1: a⁴ ( -a4) A-2D⁴ chi1 ; v. 2: pi1 A-2D⁴ 2E² ; v. 3: pi1 A-2C⁴ ESTC only lists the duodecimo edition. Main Heritage Shelves General PQ1983.F6 G66 1792 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10097594 BIB-ID: 1011395 Show less
Fernández de Cordoba, Gonsalvo , 1453-1515, History, PQ1983.F6 G66 1792
by M. Florian, member of the French Academy, and also the academies of Madrid, Florence, &c. ; To which is prefixed, A sketch of the history of the... Show moreby M. Florian, member of the French Academy, and also the academies of Madrid, Florence, &c. ; To which is prefixed, A sketch of the history of the Moors in Spain. In three volumes ; translated from the original French, by Mr Heron. A translation of 'Gonzalve de Cordoue', originally published in Paris in 1791. Another 3-volume edition, also printed by Morison in 1792, is in duodecimo format. Signatures: Vol. 1: a⁴ ( -a4) A-2D⁴ chi1 ; v. 2: pi1 A-2D⁴ 2E² ; v. 3: pi1 A-2C⁴ ESTC only lists the duodecimo edition. Main Heritage Shelves General PQ1983.F6 G66 1792 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i20235367 BIB-ID: 1011395 Show less
