Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
10
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
11
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
12
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
13
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
14
Views of Blaise Hamlet, Henbury Church, etc
[1840?]
15
Waddington, George, 1793–1869
Journal of a visit to some parts of Ethiopia
1822
16
Documents concerning "James II receiving the mathematical scholars of Christ's Hospital"
1837
17
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
18
Mudford, William, 1782–1848
An historical account of the campaign in the Netherlands, in 1815, under His Grace the Duke of Wellington, and Marshal Prince Blucher
1817
19
A narrative of the cruise of the yacht Maria among the Feroe Islands in the summer of 1854
1855
20
Burton, John, 1710–1771
An essay towards a complete new system of midwifry
1751
21
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen
anno MDCXXIX [1629]
22
Parlby, Fanny Parkes
Wanderings of a pilgrim in search of the picturesque
1850
23
Decker, Paul
Gothic architecture decorated
1759
24
Whitstable in an oyster shell
[approximately 1930]
25
Basebé, Charles Jones, approximately 1818–1880
The cabinet
[1841?]
26
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
27
We must be united!
mid-19th century
28
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
29
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
30
Baldwin, Thomas
Airopaidia
1786
31
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803–1902
Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects
[Published by E. Gambart & Co.],
32
S.A., her book
approximately 1920?
33
Visit of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen to the City of Liverpool
1886
34
Wild flowers and their teachings
1848
35
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
36
W.T. Copeland & Sons
Portrait plate of Albert Smith
circa [1859?]
37
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827
A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
[1783-1793]
38
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850
1850
39
An artistic calendar
[approximately 1950?]
40
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
41
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
42
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
43
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
44
Coalbrookdale Company
[Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings
[185-?]
45
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773–1854
Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood
[1824]
46
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry
[1845?]
47
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615
De humana physiognomonia
1586
48
Marchi, Francesco de, 1504–1577
Della architettura militare
mid-16th century
49
Agas, Ralph, 1545–1621
London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
October 30th, 1789
50
Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England)
The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms
[early 19th century]
51
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester
approximately 1825
52
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
53
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
54
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland)
Golden Lion Hotel
[192-?]
55
The destruction of Jerusalem
[ca. 1824?]
56
Carrick, Robert, active 1853–1895
The blue lights
[1853?]
57
Luard, John, 1790–1875
Views in India, Saint Helena,
[1838]
58
Prosser, George Frederick
Select illustrations of Hampshire
1833
59
Jones, Edward, 1752–1824
The bardic museum
1802
60
Fittler, James, 1758–1835
Scotia depicta, or, the antiquities, castles, public buildings, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, cities, towns, and picturesque scenery, of Scotland
1804
61
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
[1853]
62
Daniell, William, 1769–1837
To George Dance Esquire R.A., architect to the city of London, &c., these six views of the metropolis of the British Empire are respectfully dedicated
January 1st, 1805
63
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
64
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England)
The Regency. Ramsgate
1953
65
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England)
[Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887]
1887
66
G. W.'s transparencies
[approximately 1840?]
67
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843
1843
68
John Sanderson & Co
Splendid show of spring fashions
[1890?]
69
South Bank Centre
Summer of smiles
2011
70
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
71
W. Alexander & Son
W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders
[approximately 1830?]
72
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
73
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
74
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778–1823
Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia
1822
75
Canu, Jean Dominique Etienne, 1768–
Violettes du 20 Mars 1815
20 Mars 1815
76
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
With best wishes for your birthday
[ca. 1870]
77
Sweet, Robert, 1783–1835
Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands
1827-28
78
Cockburn, Julie
Butterflies
2004
79
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
80
Neade, William
Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto
[approximately 1630]
81
Stapley, W. B.
Album of landscape drawings and compiled by W.B. Stapley
1855-1870
82
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
The poetry box
[2003]
83
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
84
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871–1927
Westminster Abbey fund
1920
85
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
86
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
87
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
88
Papendiek, G. E. (George Ernest), 1788–1835
Four views in Germany
1820
89
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
[Transparent prints]
[1799]
90
Atkinson, George Francklin
"Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India
[1859]
91
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
92
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
93
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
94
Valentine card
mid-19th century
95
Six views of Buxton & neighbourhood
[185-?]
96
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond
1734
97
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =