Title Page Collection (#31)

Title page of a report by Atticus (pen name of DeWitt Clinton) on the proposed canal connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson
ERIE CANAL REPORT, 1816. Title page of a report by Atticus (pen name of DeWitt Clinton) on the proposed canal connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River, printed in New York, 1816

Title page of The Mariners Mirrour an English translation by Anthony Ashley of a compilation of nautical charts by
MARINERs MIRROR, 1588. Title page of The Mariners Mirrour an English translation by Anthony Ashley of a compilation of nautical charts by Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer

Title page of Luthers Old Testament
Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) German religious reformer. Title page of Luthers translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew into German (1534)

FACSIMILE OF THE TITLE PAGE OF POOR RICHARDs ALMANACK, 1733, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Etched portrait of Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654)
Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654). English physician, herbalist and astrologer and, bottom, Red Lion House at Spitalfields, London, where he lived. 19th century engraving

Leo Xs Papal Bull
Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) German Protestant reformer. Title page of Leo Xs Papal Bull excommunicating him. 1520

Title page of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes (London 1651)
Title page of " Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes (London, 1651). Hobbes (1588 - 1679) English political philosopher. Argued for absolute rule

Monas Hieroglyphica (1564) C015 / 4311
Monas Hieroglyphica (1564), title page. This work consists of 24 theorems by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608). Written in a mystical state, it revealed esoteric secrets in astronomy, alchemy

Kirchers book on optics, 1671 edition
Kirchers book on optics. Title page of the 1671 edition of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae (The Great Art of Light and Darkness) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680)

Kirchers book on geology, 1678 edition
Kirchers book on geology. Title page of the 1678 edition of Mundus Subterraneus (Subterranean World) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680)

Der grossen Wundartzney, title page C015 / 1548
Title page from Der grossen Wundartzney (Great Surgery Book, 1536) by the Swiss alchemist and physician Paracelsus (1493-1541)

Hooke on Hevelius, 1674 C014 / 5155
Hooke on Hevelius. Title page from Some Animadversions on the First Part of Hevelius (1674) by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Varia Opera Mathematica by Pierre Fermat C015 / 5602
Varia Opera Mathematica. This work, by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat (1601-1665), was published posthumously in 1679

Mechanica by Leonhard Euler C015 / 5601
Mechanica by Leonhard Euler. Front page of Mechanica by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707-1783). This two-volume work, published in 1736, described the mathematics governing movement

Geometria by Rene Descartes, 1639 C015 / 5575
Geometria by Rene Descartes. This work, by the French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes (1596-1650), was published in 1637 as an appendix to his earlier work Discourse on Method

Bayers Uranometria (1603)
Uranometria title page, 1603 edition. This star atlas was originally published in 1603 in Augsberg, by German astronomer Johann Bayer (1572-1625)

The Key to Mathematics by Oughtred C015 / 5711
The Key to Mathematics. This work, known in Latin as Clavis Mathematicae, is by the English mathematician William Oughtred (1575-1660) and represents algebraic knowledge at the time

The Whetstone of Witte by Recorde C015 / 5714
Whetstone of Witte. This work is by the Welsh mathematician and physician Robert Recorde (1512-1558). It covers whole numbers, the extraction of roots and irrational numbers

Opera Omnia by Gottfried Leibniz C015 / 5705
Opera Omnia. This is the collected works of the German mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Leibniz (1646-1716). Leibniz discovered calculus (after)

Monas hieroglyphica (1591) C017 / 7983
Monas hieroglyphica (1591), title page. This work, originally published in 1564, consists of 24 theorems by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708) C016 / 4384
Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This is the title page from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Brunfelss Herbarium (1530). Title page for Herbarium vivae eicones by the German theologian and botanist Otto Brunfels (1488-1534)

Fumigating a ward of syphilis patients with mercury vapors. Title page of a German medical pamphlet, Leipzig, Germany
SYPHILIS, 1689. Fumigating a ward of syphilis patients with mercury vapors. Title page of a German medical pamphlet, Leipzig, Germany, 1689

Title page of William Hubbards Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians in New England, published in Boston in 1677
TROUBLES WITH INDIANS, 1677. Title page of William Hubbards Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians in New England, published in Boston in 1677

The Origin of Species title page - Polish edition
Title page of a Polish first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

The Origin of Species title page - Italian version
Title page of an Italian first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

The Origin of Species title page - Russian edition
Title page of a Russian first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Journal of Researches - title page
The title of page of Darwins Journal of Researches in Geology and Natural history

The Origin of Species title page - Spanish version
Title page of a Spanish first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

The Origin of Species title page - French edition
Title page of a French first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

The Origin of Species title page - German edition
Title page of a German first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Title page from Stray Feathers
Title page from Allan Octavian Humes Stray Feathers A Journal of Ornithology for India and its Dependencies, Vol. 2, (1874)

Title page to Robert Hookes Micrographia (1665)
Micrographia : or, Some physical descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses, with observations and enquiries thereupon. Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703. London, 1665

Title page of the Darwin - Wallace paper
WP7/9 Title page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

Historia Naturalis Title Page
The title page from Historia Naturalis (Natural History) by Pliny the Elder. This 1st edition was published in Venice in 1469. Incunabulum, illuminated with watercolour and gold paint. 400mm x 270 mm

Mark Catesbys Natural History... Title Page
Title page from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Title page from Mineralogie Volume 2 (1790)
Mineralogie Tome III Contenant les gemes, chorles, Feldspath, Asbeste, Plombagine, Bithume &c. Title page from Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.3 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines

Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - title pa
The title page from Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Volume 3, 1858

Title page from Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771
Title page from Illustrations of the Botany of New Zealand during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks and Dr Solander

Title-page of the first edition, 1899, of The School and Society by John Dewey (1859-1952)
DEWEY: SCHOOL & SOCIETY. Title-page of the first edition, 1899, of The School and Society by John Dewey (1859-1952)

Title-page of the first volume of The Federalist, essays in favor of a federal Constitution
THE FEDERALIST, 1788. Title-page of the first volume of The Federalist, essays in favor of a federal Constitution, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

Title page of The Journal of Major George Washington, 1754, his report on the operations of the French in the Ohio
WASHINGTONs JOURNAL, 1754. Title page of The Journal of Major George Washington, 1754, his report on the operations of the French in the Ohio country

Secrets of State, 1676
SECRETS OF STATE, 1676. Title page of Li Segreti di Stato ( The Secrets of State ), published in Italy, 1676, and located in the library of President James Madison

Discourses on Davila, 1790
DISCOURSES ON DAVILA, 1790. Title page of John Adams Discourses on Davila, written in 1790

Mazzei: Title Page, 1788
MAZZEI: TITLE PAGE, 1788. Title page of a 1788 edition of a book from Thomas Jeffersons library on the history and politics of the United States

Jefferson: Title Page, 1787
JEFFERSON: TITLE PAGE, 1787. Title page of a 1787 English edition of Notes on the State of Virginia, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1782

Paine: Abbe Raynal, 1782
PAINE: ABBE RAYNAL, 1782. Title page of Thomas Paines Letter to Abbe Raynal on the Affairs of North America, 1782. This copy was from the library of James Madison

ALGER: BRAVE & BOLD. Half-title to one of the enormously popular 19th century books for boys by Horatio Alger

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The title page is a gateway to the literary world, offering a glimpse into the essence of a book. It serves as an introduction, setting the tone and providing valuable information about the work within its pages. From historical classics to scandalous novels, each title page holds its own unique story. Take, for instance, the title page of Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervilles, " published in 1892. Its elegant design transports us back to Victorian England, hinting at themes of love and tragedy that await us in this timeless tale. In contrast, we have the mysterious Title Page of the Geneva Bible from 1614. With an unknown creator behind it, this enigmatic piece sparks curiosity about its origins and significance within religious history. Moving on to more provocative literature, we encounter an engraved title page from an English priapic novel dating back to 1783. This risqué artwork hints at a scandalous narrative that pushed societal boundaries during its time. Shifting gears towards political influence, we find ourselves face-to-face with Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense. " Its simple yet impactful title page played a pivotal role in America's fight for independence against Great Britain. Delving into biographical works brings us John Quincy Adams' memoirs or perhaps The Adventures of Oliver - titles that pique our interest in personal journeys and tales of resilience. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Giambatista Piranesi's "The Antiquities of Rome" with its captivating imagery adorning its grandiose title page. This volume promises to transport readers through time as they explore ancient Roman architecture and culture. Science takes center stage with Robert Boyle's influential work "The Sceptical Chymist" from 1661. Its thought-provoking ideas challenge conventional wisdom while inviting readers on a journey towards scientific enlightenment. Literary enthusiasts cannot ignore James Joyce's groundbreaking masterpiece "Ulysses.