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Allmanach auff das 1581 jar ... / Durch Petrum Slovacium gestellet auff den Meridian der kayserlichen Stadt Breslaw.

Anima astrologiae: or, a guide for astrologers. Being the considerations of the famous Guido Bonatus, faithfully rendred into English. As also the choicest aphorisms of Cardans Seaven segments translated and methodically digested under their proper heads. ; with a new table of the fixed stars, rectified for several years to come, and divers other necessary illustrations. A work most useful and necessary for all students, and recommended as such to the sons of art / [Ed.] By William Lilly.

Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including an shipwreck, a mob by St Paul's Cathedral, people dying from Cholera [?], and Hibernia pleading with Britannia [?]. Coloured lithograph, [c.1872?].

A woman with shears holding a sheep; representing June. Engraving.

Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including a mob by the Palace of Westminster [?], a mob being addressed by an orator in the City of London, and a paddle-steamer blowing up. Coloured lithograph, [c.1844?].

A parody astrological diagram showing opposing aspects of the life of settlers in Jamaica: langorous noons and the hells of yellow fever. Coloured aquatint after A.James, 1800.

Astrology: the Egyptian zodiac. Coloured engraving by J. Chapman after V. Denon.

Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including earthquake, war, and shipwreck. Coloured lithograph, [c.1833?].

Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including a funeral, war, and riotous assembly. Coloured lithograph, [c.1838?].

Astrology: signs of the zodiac, Aquarius. Coloured engraving.

John Dee, 1527-1608 / / by Charlotte Fell Smith ...  with portrait and illustrations.

English folding almanac in Latin

Ancient astrology : theory and practice = Matheseos libri VIII / by Firmicus Maternus ; translated by Jean Rhys Bram.

The double-headed eagle, representing the Holy Roman Empire, stands on a bobbin holding in its wings the outer sphere of the universe showing the elements of time from which the world is made: months, days, planets, signs of the zodiac, etc. Engraving by P. Miotte.

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John Dee, 1527-1608 / / by Charlotte Fell Smith ... with portrait and illustrations.

English folding almanac in Latin

Ancient astrology : theory and practice = Matheseos libri VIII / by Firmicus Maternus ; translated by Jean Rhys Bram.

The double-headed eagle, representing the Holy Roman Empire, stands on a bobbin holding in its wings the outer sphere of the universe showing the elements of time from which the world is made: months, days, planets, signs of the zodiac, etc. Engraving by P. Miotte.

MS.1422