A voyage to Barbary, for the redemption of captives [by J.B. de La Faye] -- Appendix. Being the history, ancient and modern, of Oran and Al-Marsa ... Show moreA voyage to Barbary, for the redemption of captives [by J.B. de La Faye] -- Appendix. Being the history, ancient and modern, of Oran and Al-Marsa [by John Morgan?] -- Journal of the Spaniards proceedings in their late conquests of Oran and Al-Marsa. Englished from the French originals: with some useful annotations. [M. l'Abbe Boulet]. First ed. pub. in 1735 under title: A voyage to Barbary, for the redemption of captives. According to the Bodleian Library record, this is a translation by Joseph Morgan of Philémon de la Motte's 'Voyage pour la redemption des captifs aux royaumes d'Alger et de Tunis', which was first published in English in the same year as 'Voyage to Algiers and Tunis, for the redemption of captives'. However, other libraries attribute the work to Jean de La Faye. Title page in red and black. Errata appears at end of contents. Woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initial letters. "A map of the kingdoms &c. of Barbary, J. Mynde sc." facing title page; "A chart of the sea coast from Cape Cautin in Barbary to the Lizard Point in England" facing p. 3; "A plan of Oran and its neighbourhood wherein are comprised all its castles &c, E. Bowen sculpt." following p. 20 in appendix. Main Heritage Shelves General DT291 .L36 1736 Book Item-ID: i10176238 BIB-ID: 1019259 Includes bibliographical references. From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K Show less
Voyages and travels, Ethnology, Ethnology--Africa, East, Description and travel, History, DT425 .G85 1856
Pt. 1. Exposé critique des diverses notions acquises sur l'Afrique orientale, depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à nos jours -- pt. 2.... Show morePt. 1. Exposé critique des diverses notions acquises sur l'Afrique orientale, depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à nos jours -- pt. 2. Relation du voyage d'exploration à la côte orientale d'Afrique, exécuté pendant les années 1846, 1847 et 1848 par le brick le Ducouëdic. recueillis et rédigés par M. Guillain, capitaine de vaisseau. "Publiés par ordre du Gouvernement" -- title page. Preface dated: "6 février, 1856". The narrative of the voyage is related in vols. 2 and 3. Album of plates has title: Voyage à la coté orientale d'Afrique. With a half-title page. Includes tables. Main Heritage Shelves General DT425 .G85 1856 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i2030240x BIB-ID: 1025597 Includes bibliographic references. From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K Album volume with barcode number 0202180068 has six sheets of typescript (booklists, purpose unknown) slipped in at front. UkLU-K Show less
by Adrien Le Corbeau ; translated from the French by J.H. Ross ; illustrated with woodcuts by Agnes Miller Parker. Translation of Le gigantesque "New... Show moreby Adrien Le Corbeau ; translated from the French by J.H. Ross ; illustrated with woodcuts by Agnes Miller Parker. Translation of Le gigantesque "New illustrated edition, type reset, 1935"--T.p. verso. Originally published, without illustrations: London : Jonathan Cape, 1924. With a publisher's note regarding the translation; also includes Corbeau's dedication, omitted in the 1924 ed. The 9 woodcut illustrations are printed on one side only of integral text leaves. Main Heritage Shelves General PQ2623.E367 G54 1935 Book Item-ID: i10200368 BIB-ID: 1021672 LC copy inscribed to Bruce Rogers by G.W.M. Dunn. DLC Show less
Numismatic collectionsBorgia, Stefano , 1731-1804, Coins, Cufic, Coins, Cufic--Early works to 1800, Druzes, Druzes--Early works to 1800, Islamic numismatics, Islamic numismatics--Early works to 1800, CJ3405 .A35 1782
illvstravit Iacobvs Georgivs Christianvs Adler Altonanvs. At foot of title page: Praesidvm Facvltate. Engraved title page vignette; woodcut head... Show moreillvstravit Iacobvs Georgivs Christianvs Adler Altonanvs. At foot of title page: Praesidvm Facvltate. Engraved title page vignette; woodcut head-pieces; engraved tail-pieces; woodcut initials. Main Heritage Shelves General CJ3405 .A35 1782 Book Item-ID: i1014903x BIB-ID: 1016539 Includes bibliographical references. Text in Latin with passages in Arabic. Show less
authenticated by Mr. Jackson, of Morocco, Mr. Macgill, merchant, and by Capt. Walter Croker, of His Majesty's sloop Wizard ... Frontispiece in two... Show moreauthenticated by Mr. Jackson, of Morocco, Mr. Macgill, merchant, and by Capt. Walter Croker, of His Majesty's sloop Wizard ... Frontispiece in two compartments, tinted yellow, by George Cruikshank. For question's concerning the source of Hone's text, cf. A.H. Bowden, William Hone's political journalism, p. 55. Main Heritage Shelves General DT201 .C78 1816 Book Item-ID: i10195282 BIB-ID: 1021164 Show less
Voyages and travels, Ethnology, Ethnology--Africa, East, Description and travel, History, DT425 .G85 1856
Pt. 1. Exposé critique des diverses notions acquises sur l'Afrique orientale, depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à nos jours -- pt. 2.... Show morePt. 1. Exposé critique des diverses notions acquises sur l'Afrique orientale, depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'à nos jours -- pt. 2. Relation du voyage d'exploration à la côte orientale d'Afrique, exécuté pendant les années 1846, 1847 et 1848 par le brick le Ducouëdic. recueillis et rédigés par M. Guillain, capitaine de vaisseau. "Publiés par ordre du Gouvernement" -- title page. Preface dated: "6 février, 1856". The narrative of the voyage is related in vols. 2 and 3. Album of plates has title: Voyage à la coté orientale d'Afrique. With a half-title page. Includes tables. Includes bibliographic references. From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K Album volume with barcode number 0202180068 has six sheets of typescript (booklists, purpose unknown) slipped in at front. UkLU-K Show less
by H.H. Johnston ; with 47 full-page illustrations engraved facsimile from the author's drawings. Also issued online. With author's presentation... Show moreby H.H. Johnston ; with 47 full-page illustrations engraved facsimile from the author's drawings. Also issued online. With author's presentation inscription to Rudyard Kipling. Part of the gift of Mrs. H. Dunscombe Colt, 1984-1987. DLC Show less
Dating based on HPT. GW dates about 1475 and Polain about 1484. Checklist: "JPM 629." Bennett collection. NNPM Show moreDating based on HPT. GW dates about 1475 and Polain about 1484. Checklist: "JPM 629." Bennett collection. NNPM Show less
Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, Silkworms, Silkworms--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, Description and travel
By J. Ovington, M.A. Chaplain to His Majesty. Errata: p. [16] (preliminary sequence). Half-title. Signatures: A-Z8 Aa-Qq8 (Qq8 blank). Appendix has... Show moreBy J. Ovington, M.A. Chaplain to His Majesty. Errata: p. [16] (preliminary sequence). Half-title. Signatures: A-Z8 Aa-Qq8 (Qq8 blank). Appendix has separate t.p. Title within double line border. From the library of Sir Charles Harding Firth. Imperfect copy: only 1 plate remains. SH/U-1 Show less
Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) , 1888-1935, PR6001.L76 A48 1937, 821.9
E.H.R. Altounyan. In verse. LC copy formerly owned by Bruce Rogers, with author's ms. letter and prospectus laid in. DLC Show moreE.H.R. Altounyan. In verse. LC copy formerly owned by Bruce Rogers, with author's ms. letter and prospectus laid in. DLC Show less
