Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
4
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
5
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
6
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
7
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
8
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
9
Boulton, George
The route of the mail & post coaches, George Boulton & Co. proprietors
[between 1796 and 1809]
10
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
11
Wet drug jar
between 1700 and 1725
12
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
13
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
14
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape
circa 1790
15
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
Myotomia reformata
1724
16
Greenwood, Jonathan
The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain
[1715?]
17
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1797-1804
18
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham
1739
19
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Antiquities of London and its environs
1791-[1800]
20
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton
1754
21
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright notebook
1775-1780
22
Probert, John, active 1764
A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady
1767
23
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
24
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
25
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
1749
26
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
27
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]
28
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]
29
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
30
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
31
A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft
Feby. 1st 1798
32
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
33
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences
1765-1766
34
Moll, Herman, -1732
Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps
[1763?]
35
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
36
The Sporting magazine ..
1793-1870
37
Cut-paper flower arrangements
London?,
38
Wallis's tour of Europe
Nov. 24th, 1794
39
Tracy, Thomas
Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition
1732
40
English lotteries, 1569-1826
mostly 18th-19th c
41
Lingley, John (Brewer)
[Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783]
1783
42
Agas, Ralph, 1545–1621
London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
October 30th, 1789
43
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
44
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches
MDCCXLIII [1743]
45
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham
1750
46
Hyakunin isshu karuta
late 18th century?
47
Dry drug jar
circa 1750
48
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
49
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
50
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1754
51
Newman, Frederick
The curiosities and beauties of England displayed
[1795?]
52
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
53
Blunt, John, surgeon
Practical farriery, or, The complete directory
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
54
The artist's vade mecum
1786
55
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Rome
1750
56
Dugdale, William, 1605–1686
The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated
MDCCXXX [1730]
57
The Chinese silk manufactory represented in twelve copper plates
[between 1771 and 1785]
58
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
A collection of landscapes
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
59
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
60
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684–1756
Album of Rococo ornamental designs of gardens, flora and fauna, games and pastimes, costume, chinoiserie, hermits and grottoes, occupations, cities and villages, saints and martyrs, and biblical scenes
circa 1735-1750
61
Cook, James, 1728–1779
A voyage to the Pacific ocean
1784
62
Harris, Charles, -1795?
Le catalogue des statues, bas-reliefs, busts, &c.
1777
63
Stukeley, William, 1687–1765
Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art
MDCCXXIV [1724]
64
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), with raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.), and wood lice (?Isopoda), and pupa (Lepidoptera ?Saturniidae) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
65
Twelve prints of Pamela
published 25 June 1774
66
Wet drug jar
circa 1750
67
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), male, with Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa), both open and closed, and Pupa (Lepidoptera Pieridae), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
68
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
69
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
70
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]
71
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
1791 [i.e. 1792]
72
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital
[1752]
73
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), male, with Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
74
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
75
Moffat, James
Views in Calcutta
s.d.]
76
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
77
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
78
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
79
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
80
Bill for building expenses
1760
81
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
82
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
83
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
84
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
85
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
86
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
87
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
88
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
89
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
90
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
91
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
92
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
93
The temple of taste
[1796]
94
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
95
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
96
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
97
Thomson, James, 1700–1748
The seasons,
1797
98
Salisbury, W. T
Select meditations and reflections on death
circa 1782-1792
99
Halfpenny, William, -1755
New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ...
1750-1752
100
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond