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Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's universal display of the naval flags of all nations in the world =
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Bowles's universal display of the naval flags of all nations in the world =
[1783]
T. Osborne and J. Shipton (Firm), publisher. Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, Eden, or, a compleat body of curious and useful gardening.
T. Osborne and J. Shipton (Firm)
Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, Eden, or, a compleat body of curious and useful gardening
August 21, 1756
Morritt, John B. S. (John Bacon Sawrey), 1772?-1843. A vindication of Homer and of the ancient poets and historians, who have recorded the siege and fall of Troy :
Morritt, John B. S. (John Bacon Sawrey), 1772?-1843
A vindication of Homer and of the ancient poets and historians, who have recorded the siege and fall of Troy
1798
[The passions delineated].
[The passions delineated]
[1797]
Schramm, Carl Christian. Abhandlung der Porte-Chaises, oder, Trage-Sänfften durch Menschen oder Thiere, in allen vier Theilen der Welt :
Schramm, Carl Christian
Abhandlung der Porte-Chaises, oder, Trage-Sänfften durch Menschen oder Thiere, in allen vier Theilen der Welt
anno 1737
Stewart, James. Plocacosmos, or, The whole art of hair dressing :
Stewart, James
Plocacosmos, or, The whole art of hair dressing
MDCCLXXII [1782]
The artist's repository and drawing magazine :
The artist's repository and drawing magazine
[1788?]
Terry, Garnet. A complete round of cyphers for the use of engravers, painters, sculptors, jewellers, hair workers, enamellers, pattern-drawers, &c. :
Terry, Garnet
A complete round of cyphers for the use of engravers, painters, sculptors, jewellers, hair workers, enamellers, pattern-drawers, &c.
[1795]
Vallance, James, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of the late Right Honourable Denis Daly :
Vallance, James
A catalogue of the library of the late Right Honourable Denis Daly
[1792]
Lobeck, Tobias, engraver, artist, publisher. Atlas geographicus portatilis, XXIX mappis orbis habitabilis regna exhibens /
Lobeck, Tobias
Atlas geographicus portatilis, XXIX mappis orbis habitabilis regna exhibens
[1762?]
Kames, Henry Home, Lord, 1696-1782. Elements of criticism.
Kames, Henry Home, Lord, 1696–1782
Elements of criticism
1762
Anstey, Christopher, 1724-1805. The new Bath guide: or memoirs of the B-n-r-d family.
Anstey, Christopher, 1724–1805
The new Bath guide: or memoirs of the B-n-r-d family
1791
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670. The practice of perspective:
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602–1670
The practice of perspective
1726
A critical review of the public buildings,
A critical review of the public buildings,
1783
Ryland, John, 1723-1792. Geographical cards;
Ryland, John, 1723–1792
Geographical cards;
1770
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822. Report on the proper methods of measuring and drawing antient buildings.
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752–1822
Report on the proper methods of measuring and drawing antient buildings
17--?]
Wood, John, 1704-1754. An essay towards a description of Bath.
Wood, John, 1704–1754
An essay towards a description of Bath
1749
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise Lost. A poem in twelve books. /
Milton, John, 1608–1674
Paradise Lost. A poem in twelve books.
MDCCLXXV [1775]
A survey of the present state of Aspenden Church, Herts.
A survey of the present state of Aspenden Church, Herts
1796
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, and valuable museum of rare and scarce articles of antique, the property of Gustavus Brander, Esq. deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all the Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, and valuable museum of rare and scarce articles of antique, the property of Gustavus Brander, Esq. deceased
[1789]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable and capital collection of pictures, late the property of the Earl of Bute, deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable and capital collection of pictures, late the property of the Earl of Bute, deceased
[1796]
Minto, Gilbert Elliot, Lord, 1693-1766. Proposals for carrying on certain public works in the city of Edinburgh.
Minto, Gilbert Elliot, Lord, 1693–1766
Proposals for carrying on certain public works in the city of Edinburgh
1752]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. A dictionary of the English language :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
A dictionary of the English language
1755
Debrett's peerage, Scotland and Ireland.
Debrett's peerage, Scotland and Ireland
s.d.]
Kip, Johannes, 1653-1722. Nouveau theatre de la Grande Bretange.
Kip, Johannes, 1653–1722
Nouveau theatre de la Grande Bretange
1715-1719
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : applied to the art of bricklayers-work /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : applied to the art of bricklayers-work
1700
[Cabinet maker's pattern book].
[Cabinet maker's pattern book]
[175-?]
Rawlins, Thomas. Familiar architecture :
Rawlins, Thomas
Familiar architecture
MDCCLXVII [1768]
[Table of the reciprocal distances of the principal towns of Cambridgeshire, from Magna Britannia]
[Table of the reciprocal distances of the principal towns of Cambridgeshire, from Magna Britannia]
[1738]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs:
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs
1745
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721-1792. A descriptive catalogue of a collection of pictures, selected from the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian, Neapolitan, Flemish, French and Spanish schools :
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721–1792
A descriptive catalogue of a collection of pictures, selected from the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian, Neapolitan, Flemish, French and Spanish schools
1769
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721-1792. Catalogue of Mr. Strange's works :
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721–1792
Catalogue of Mr. Strange's works
[1768?]
Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. A narrative of the mutiny :
Bligh, William, 1754–1817
A narrative of the mutiny
MDCCXC [1790]
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733. Vûës des villes de Yorck, de Lancaster et autres lieux circonvoisins :
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659–1733
Vûës des villes de Yorck, de Lancaster et autres lieux circonvoisins
[ca. 1710]
[Five engraved plates of trade with French captions and additional English captions added to the plates.]
[Five engraved plates of trade with French captions and additional English captions added to the plates.]
1748.]
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c. Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1763 /
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c
Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1763
1763
Langhorne, John, 1735-1779. The fables of Flora /
Langhorne, John, 1735–1779
The fables of Flora
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711-1769. An essay on the study and practice of architecture :
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711–1769
An essay on the study and practice of architecture
1756
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal estimator :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal estimator
1755
Kennedy, James, active 1759, author A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House :
Kennedy, James, active 1759
A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Mellin, August Wilhelm von. Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten :
Mellin, August Wilhelm von
Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten
1779
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835. Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures.
Robertson, Archibald, 1765–1835
Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures
1797-1803
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
published 2d. March, 1773
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702, cartographer, publisher. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[circa 1703?]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall
[1794] ,
[Composite atlas of Caribbean charts].
[Composite atlas of Caribbean charts]
1763-1808
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758-1838, artist. Views in the island of Capri, 1789.
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758–1838
Views in the island of Capri, 1789
1789-1793
Towers, Joseph, 1737-1799. British biography;
Towers, Joseph, 1737–1799
British biography;
1766-1780
Trusler, John, 1735-1820. The honours of the table,
Trusler, John, 1735–1820
The honours of the table,
1791
Harington, Edward, Sir, 1753?-1807. A schizzo on the genius of man:
Harington, Edward, Sir, 1753?-1807
A schizzo on the genius of man
1793
Heely, Joseph. Letters on the beauties of Hagley, Envil, and the Leasowes.
Heely, Joseph
Letters on the beauties of Hagley, Envil, and the Leasowes
1777
Müller, Tobias, active 1744-1790. [Four views of Whitehall Palace]
Müller, Tobias, active 1744–1790
[Four views of Whitehall Palace]
March [the] 29th, 1748-[Augt. th. 25, 1749]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The builder's director, or, Bench-mate :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The builder's director, or, Bench-mate
[1790?]
Loriot, Antoine-Joseph, 1716-1782. A practical essay on a cement and artificial stone :
Loriot, Antoine-Joseph, 1716–1782
A practical essay on a cement and artificial stone
1776
Milton, John, 1608-1674. The poetical works of John Milton :
Milton, John, 1608–1674
The poetical works of John Milton
1794-1797
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? The boke of Saint Albans,
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
The boke of Saint Albans,
1881
Thompson, Charles, fl. 1750. Rules for bad horsemen, or, Those who depend upon practice without principles :
Thompson, Charles, fl. 1750
Rules for bad horsemen, or, Those who depend upon practice without principles
1787
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the magnificent collection of pictures of the late Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart. :
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England)
A catalogue of the magnificent collection of pictures of the late Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart.
[1794]
Gessner, Conrad, 1764-1826, ill. Series of military evolutions, or, Warlike sketches /
Gessner, Conrad, 1764–1826
Series of military evolutions, or, Warlike sketches
[1797]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of pictures, by the most esteemed masters of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Schools :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of pictures, by the most esteemed masters of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Schools
[1796]
Catalogue de miniatures, goaches, dessins, estampes en feuilles, sous verres & en volumes :
Catalogue de miniatures, goaches, dessins, estampes en feuilles, sous verres & en volumes
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Gardiner, Richard, 1723-1781, author. An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico :
Gardiner, Richard, 1723–1781
An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico
1762
Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824. Voyage de F. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance.
Le Vaillant, François, 1753–1824
Voyage de F. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance
An VI (1798)
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
Leigh and Sotheby, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine and valuable collection of topographical prints and drawings in England and Wales, the most extensive ever offered to public sale :
Leigh and Sotheby
A catalogue of a genuine and valuable collection of topographical prints and drawings in England and Wales, the most extensive ever offered to public sale
[1795]
Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses.
Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses
late 18th century
Twelve prints of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress
Twelve prints of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress
published as the Act directs 16 April 1781
Borusławski, Józef, 1739-1837, author. Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman :
Borusławski, Józef, 1739–1837
Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman
1788
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the second part of the valuable and curious collection of fine old porcelane :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the second part of the valuable and curious collection of fine old porcelane
[1795]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the reserved part of a capital collection of Italian pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the reserved part of a capital collection of Italian pictures
1796
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734-1793, author. The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England :
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734–1793
The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England
Novr. 30th 1791
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker.
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker
1752 February 4
Hayot de Longpré, Phillippe, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue de quelques tableaux de bons maitres :
Hayot de Longpré, Phillippe
Catalogue de quelques tableaux de bons maitres
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Chariot, C.-L. (Claude-Louis), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue d'estampes :
Chariot, C.-L. (Claude-Louis)
Catalogue d'estampes
[1775]
Young, W., Mr. auctioneer, publisher. Particulars, and conditions of sale, of several very valuable manors, advowsons, and freehold estates ... consisting of the extensive manors of Northington, Totford, Swarraton, and Godsfield, the Grainge Manor, and Lordship of Serveton otherwise Swarroughton; and the noble and superb mansion called the Grainge, ... and the very desirable Manor of Bradley, ... also, the advowson of the rectory of Bradley, ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. W. Young, on Wednesday, the 11th of April, 1787, at twelve o' clock, at Garraway's coffee-house, 'Change-Alley, London, in two lots, by order of the co-heiresses of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northington, deceased.
Young, W., Mr
Particulars, and conditions of sale, of several very valuable manors, advowsons, and freehold estates ... consisting of the extensive manors of Northington, Totford, Swarraton, and Godsfield, the Grainge Manor, and Lordship of Serveton otherwise Swarroughton; and the noble and superb mansion called the Grainge, ... and the very desirable Manor of Bradley, ... also, the advowson of the rectory of Bradley, ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. W. Young, on Wednesday, the 11th of April, 1787, at twelve o' clock, at Garraway's coffee-house, 'Change-Alley, London, in two lots, by order of the co-heiresses of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northington, deceased
[1787]
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719-1793, author. Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande /
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719–1793
Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande
MDCCLIX [1759]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. An essay on prints /
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
An essay on prints
1792
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5-1820. Ferme ornée;
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5–1820
Ferme ornée;
1795
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741-1819. Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741–1819
Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
1799
Traité de la peinture au pastel ...
Traité de la peinture au pastel ..
1788
Crousaz, Jean-Pierre de, 1663-1750. Traité du beau,
Crousaz, Jean-Pierre de, 1663–1750
Traité du beau,
1724
Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[1710?]
Raphael, 1483-1520. Cartons of Raphael D'Urbin :
Raphael, 1483–1520
Cartons of Raphael D'Urbin
1797
Price, Francis, -1753. A series of particular and useful observations :
Price, Francis, -1753
A series of particular and useful observations
1753
Rocque, John, -1762. A survey of the city, harbour, bay and environs of Dublin :
Rocque, John, -1762
A survey of the city, harbour, bay and environs of Dublin
1757
Maton, William George, 1774-1835. Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery, and antiquities of the western counties of England, made in the years 1794 and 1796 ... :
Maton, William George, 1774–1835
Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery, and antiquities of the western counties of England, made in the years 1794 and 1796 ...
1797
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758? The universal penman;
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?
The universal penman;
1743
Cordiner, Charles, 1746?-1794. Remarkable ruins, and romantic prospects, of North Britain :
Cordiner, Charles, 1746?-1794
Remarkable ruins, and romantic prospects, of North Britain
1788-1795
Columbani, Placido. A new book of ornaments containing a variety of elegant designs for modern pannels [sic] commonly executed in stucco, wood, or painting, and used in decorating principal rooms =
Columbani, Placido
A new book of ornaments containing a variety of elegant designs for modern pannels [sic] commonly executed in stucco, wood, or painting, and used in decorating principal rooms =
[1775]
The florist :
The florist
[between 1770 and 1784?]
Aldrich, Henry, 1648-1710. The elements of civil architecture according to Vitruvius and other ancients and the most approved practice of modern authors, especially Palladio by Henry Aldrich, translated by Philip Smyth.
Aldrich, Henry, 1648–1710
The elements of civil architecture according to Vitruvius and other ancients and the most approved practice of modern authors, especially Palladio by Henry Aldrich, translated by Philip Smyth
1789
Quadal, Martin Ferdinand, 1736-1808, ill. A variety of tame & wild animals :
Quadal, Martin Ferdinand, 1736–1808
A variety of tame & wild animals
May 25, 1793
Bibliotheca topographica Britannica.
Bibliotheca topographica Britannica
1780-90 [i.e. 1790-1800]
Blackmore, Richard, Sir, 1654-1729. Essays upon several subjects /
Blackmore, Richard, Sir, 1654–1729
Essays upon several subjects
1716
Popple, Henry, -1743. A map of the British Empire in America :
Popple, Henry, -1743
A map of the British Empire in America
[ca. 1737]
Bowen, Emanuel, -1767. The County of Cambridge
Bowen, Emanuel, -1767
The County of Cambridge
1759
Prestel, Johann Gottlieb, 1739-1808, engraver. Dessins des meilleurs peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne, et des Pays-Bas, tirés de divers célebres cabinets /
Prestel, Johann Gottlieb, 1739–1808
Dessins des meilleurs peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne, et des Pays-Bas, tirés de divers célebres cabinets
1782
Batteux, Charles, 1713-1780. Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ...
Batteux, Charles, 1713–1780
Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ..
1746
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. A letter to Uvedale Price, esq.
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
A letter to Uvedale Price, esq
1794