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- From "The New World of Words", a general English dictionary that also has the functions of an encyclopaedia. The title-page says "Collected and published by E.P. and printed by W.R. for Robert Harford," in 1678 at London. E.P. was Edward Philips, John Milton's nephew and pupil.
- Date Created:
- 1678-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- From Lucan's "Pharsalia", translated by Nicholas Rowe, "Servant of His Majesty" into English verse. It was printed in 1718 for Jacob Tonson at "Shakespeare's head, over against Katherine-Street in the Strand", London. The recto side of the leaf is marked 101 and the verso side is marked as 102.
- Date Created:
- 1718-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- Hand drawn and colored architectural drawing on linen showing the right flank elevation of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The scale is 4 feet to 1 inch. Drawing stamped "Henry L. Gay Architect 80 La Salle St., Chicago." The building was constructed in 1879 and is the first clubhouse building constructed in the United States by a women's club. It is located at 333 S. Park Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1878-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- A leaf from the Collection of Stipple Engravings. C. Taylor was the publisher as well as the artist. It was printed at "No. 10, near Castle Street, Holbern" in 1786. This collection was very popular for its time, and was published yearly with only minor changes until 1790. Some plates from this volume are by W. Nutter and J. Ogborne. It was published in London, October 1, 1788.
- Date Created:
- 1786-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- Hand drawn and colored architectural drawing on linen showing the rear elevation of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Drawing stamped "Henry L. Gay Architect 80 La Salle St., Chicago." The scale is drawn 4 feet to 1 inch. The building was constructed in 1879 and is the first clubhouse building in the United States constructed by a women's organization. The building is located at 333 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1878-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- A leaf from the Book of European Travels, written by George Sandys in London in 1615. There are four to six different sizes and fonts of type used in this leaf. This is one of the earlier illustrated travel books. The recto side of the page is marked 127; the verso side is marked as 128.
- Date Created:
- 1615-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- This leaf is from "A New Collection of Voyages and Travels". It was a popular travel set that was typical of the type of commercial publishing that flourished before the end of the 18th Century. This was printed by Thomas Astley at London, in 1745. This travel set came from the library of Bayard Taylor. The recto side is marked as Vol. 4 Pl. 25 p. 145; the verso side is unmarked.
- Date Created:
- 1745-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- A leaf from the Herball of John Gerard, a comprehensive medico-botanical treatise. Gerard was an English herbalist and surgeon who was born in the Sixteenth century. The first edition of this work was brought out in 1597. It was partly original, partly a compendium; the edition from which this leaf was taken was brought out in London, 1633 by Thomas Johnson. Some of the illustrations are original, although most were from the Icones Stirpium, issued at Frankfort in 1590 by Jacobus Tabernaemontanus. The recto side of the page is marked as 1087, and the verso side is marked as 1088.
- Date Created:
- 1633-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- Hand drawn and colored architectural drawing on linen showing the plan of roofs of the Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The plan shows the roof dimensions. The scale is 4 feet to 1 inch. Drawing stamped "Henry L. Gay Architect 80 La Salle St., Chicago." The building was constructed in 1879 and is the first clubhouse building constructed in the United States by a women's club. It is located at 333 S. Park Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1878-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Sermon by Aelfric of Eynsham on the Eucharist. English and Anglo-Saxon on opposite pages. Attributed to Aelfric by STC (2nd ed.) “Imprinted at London by Iohn Day, dwelling ouer Aldersgate beneath S. Martyns.”
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Medieval Manuscript Variants in Aelfric of Eynsham's Catholic Homilies
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- From Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy, printed by John Lichfeld at Oxford in 1632. Lichfeld was considered "printer to the famous University". The early editions went under the nom de plum "Democritus junior", because his inspiration was from a similar thesis of the Greek Philosopher. The first edition was issued in 1621. The recto side of the page is marked as 553, and the verso side is marked as 554.
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- 1632-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- A leaf from a Scottish Law Book, entitled "Observations on the Acts of Parliament, made by King James I to King Charles II," by Sir George Mackenzie, His Majesty's Advocate for Scotland. It was printed in Edinburgh, 1686 by the heir of Andrew Anderson. The recto side of the page is marked 215, and the verso side is marked 216; though it may be noted that the '2' in 216 is upside down.
- Date Created:
- 1686-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- From a Display of Heraldrie by John Guillim, printed at London by Thomas Cotes for Jacob Blome, in 1638. This work includes descriptions of the terms used in Heraldry, Hawking and Hunting; as well as the author's definitions of coat of arms. The recto side of the page is marked as 355; the verso side is marked as 356.
- Date Created:
- 1638-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- This leaf is from "The Four Books of Husbandry", translated by the Elizabethan poet Barnaby Googe, and collected by Conrad Heresbach. "Imprinted at London for Thomas Wight, dwelling in Paules Churyarde, at the great North doore of Paules, Anno Domini, 1596." The recto side of the leaf is marked as page number 55; the verso side has no page number marked.
- Date Created:
- 1596-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- This leaf is from "The Book of Wisdom and Lies", written by Oliver Wardrop. It was printed at the Kelmscott Press; one of only 250 copies issued. It was printed in 1894, London, for Bernard Quaritch. The recto side is page 225 and the verso side is page 226.
- Date Created:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- This leaf is from "A Catholic and Ecclesiasticall Exposition of the Holy Gospel after S. John", and was translated by Thomas Timme. "Imprinted in London" 1575, by Thomas Marshe. The recto side is marked as page 249; the verso is marked as 205.
- Date Created:
- 1575-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- From an "English Book of Laws", printed at London in 1559 by Rycharde Jugge and John Cawood, "Prynters to the Quenes Maiestie".
- Date Created:
- 1559-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- From "The Book of Gems", the Poets and artists of Great Britain. It was edited by S. C. Hall, and bears the imprint of Saunders and Otley, London. It was published in 1873. Each leaf has a poem and a reproduction in a steel engraving from an artist. The recto side of the leave is page 218.
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- 1837-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- This leaf is from "Master Wace", and was translated by Edgar Taylor. Printed in London, 1837 and published by William Pickering. The Recto side of the leaf is marked 287.
- Date Created:
- 1837-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past
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- A leaf from the Workes of Benjamin Jonson, printed at London in 1640 by Richard Bishop. This folio is from a second edition and contains a lot more information not included in the first edition in 1616. The title page was engraved by William Hole. The recto side of the leaf is marked 571; the verso side is marked 572.
- Date Created:
- 1640-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
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- Pages from the Past