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
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
Alphabet
1857
8
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
11
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
12
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
13
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
14
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
15
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
16
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
17
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
18
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
19
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
20
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
21
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
22
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
23
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
24
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
25
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
26
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]
27
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
28
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
29
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
30
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
31
Valentine card
mid-19th century
32
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
33
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
34
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
35
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
36
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
37
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
38
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
39
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
40
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
41
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
42
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
43
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
44
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
45
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
46
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
47
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
48
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
49
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
50
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
51
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
52
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
53
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
54
Six views of Buxton & neighbourhood
[185-?]
55
Armer's (Flookborough, England]
Armer's, Flookborough
[early 19th century]
56
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
57
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
58
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
59
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
60
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
61
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
62
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
63
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
64
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
65
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
66
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
67
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
68
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
69
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
70
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
71
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
72
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
73
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
74
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst
1819
75
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
76
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
77
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
78
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
79
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
80
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
81
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
82
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
83
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
84
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
85
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
86
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
87
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
88
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
89
Open house London
[2011]
90
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
91
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
92
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
93
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
94
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
95
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
96
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
97
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
98
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
99
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
100
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848