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Bonchurch Family Hotel (Brannon, Wotton, Isle of Wight) [Trade card for Bonchurch Family Hotel).
Bonchurch Family Hotel (Brannon, Wotton, Isle of Wight)
[Trade card for Bonchurch Family Hotel)
[188-?]
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks.
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks
[1904]
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder) Butterflies :
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder)
Butterflies
made in 2011
Apolla Quadrille Party
Apolla Quadrille Party
[approximately 1860?]
The family coach.
The family coach
[1851]
A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia.
A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia
1788
The Historical and local new Bath guide,
The Historical and local new Bath guide,
[ca. 1832]
The practical and devotional family Bible :
The practical and devotional family Bible
1864
North America, and the West Indies :
North America, and the West Indies
[1764?]
Atkinson, George Francklin, ill. "Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India /
Atkinson, George Francklin
"Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India
[1859]
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823, illustrator. Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia.
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778–1823
Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia
1822
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-, engraver. Edward Gilks, ornamental designer :
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England), creator. [Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887].
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England)
[Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887]
1887
G. W.'s transparencies :
G. W.'s transparencies
[approximately 1840?]
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843.
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843
1843
John Sanderson & Co. Splendid show of spring fashions.
John Sanderson & Co
Splendid show of spring fashions
[1890?]
South Bank Centre, creator. Summer of smiles :
South Bank Centre
Summer of smiles
2011
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England), creator. Constable & Compy :
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England)
Constable & Compy
[approximately 1850]
Nightingall, Miles, auctioneer, publisher. 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.
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]
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773-1854. Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood /
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773–1854
Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood
[1824]
Bush, Tracey. Cygnea cantio :
Bush, Tracey
Cygnea cantio
1997
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 /
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
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England), creator. The Regency. Ramsgate :
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England)
The Regency. Ramsgate
1953
W. Alexander & Son, creator. W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders :
W. Alexander & Son
W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders
[approximately 1830?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland), creator. Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850.
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850
1850
An artistic calendar :
An artistic calendar
[approximately 1950?]
Kindergarten and transition class :
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
Coalbrookdale Company. [Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings :
Coalbrookdale Company
[Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings
[185-?]
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry.
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry
[1845?]
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827. A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland /
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]
The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600-1644, cartographer. Marchionatus Brandenburgicus /
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author. Catalogue of the exhibition, called Modern Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Catalogue of the exhibition, called Modern Mexico
1824
Greenwood, Jonathan, author. The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain.
Greenwood, Jonathan
The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain
[1715?]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
mid-19th century
Bonnell, Mandy. The coral aquarium /
Bonnell, Mandy
The coral aquarium
[1997]
Character of forest trees.
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
John R. Purssell & Comp., creator. John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey :
John R. Purssell & Comp.
John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey
[between 1850 and 1875?]
Thompson, Miss, active 1889, creator. Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton.
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
[India Orientalis].
[India Orientalis]
1597[-1628]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
Hakewill, James Views ... of the gardens of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park.
Hakewill, James
Views ... of the gardens of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park
1831
Moffat, James. Views in Calcutta.
Moffat, James
Views in Calcutta
s.d.]
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794, creator. Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge.
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge
[approximately 1845]
Zoological Society of London. Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one.
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one
1879
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital :
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital
[1752]
Morrison, S. G., creator. [Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
Morrison, S. G.
[Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
1911
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster), creator. [Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848].
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster)
[Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848]
1848
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Pigot, James, 1769-1843, creater. J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer :
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer
[between 1810 and 1821]
Great Britain. Admiralty. Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
Grüner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. Fresco decorations and stuccoes of churches and palaces in Italy :
Grüner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
Fresco decorations and stuccoes of churches and palaces in Italy
1854
Luard, John, 1790-1875. Views in India, Saint Helena,
Luard, John, 1790–1875
Views in India, Saint Helena,
[1838]
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824. The bardic museum :
Jones, Edward, 1752–1824
The bardic museum
1802
Fittler, James, 1758-1835, etcher. Scotia depicta, or, the antiquities, castles, public buildings, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, cities, towns, and picturesque scenery, of Scotland :
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
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
[1853]
Daniell, William, 1769-1837, artist, printmaker, publisher. 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 /
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
The microcosm of London :
The microcosm of London
[1808-10]
Lathbury, John. Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete.
Lathbury, John
Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete
[31 July 1482]
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798-1872, ill. Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris /
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798–1872
Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris
1833
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape
circa 1790
Bush, Tracey. British butterflies.
Bush, Tracey
British butterflies
[2004]
[Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
Hogan, Eileen, 1946- The poetry box /
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
The poetry box
[2003]
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly :
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield :
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871-1927, artist. Westminster Abbey fund :
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871–1927
Westminster Abbey fund
1920
Rowe, Miss. Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Sweet, Robert, 1783-1835, author. Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands :
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
Laurie, Richard Holmes. A new drawing book:
Laurie, Richard Holmes
A new drawing book
[1824]
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615. De humana physiognomonia :
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615
De humana physiognomonia
1586
Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England) The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms.
Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England)
The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms
[early 19th century]
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England) Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester.
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester
approximately 1825
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. Nicklin & Son :
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland) Golden Lion Hotel :
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland)
Golden Lion Hotel
[192-?]
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733. Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde.
Picart, Bernard, 1673–1733
Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde
1723
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver. Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Miseries of human life /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
Panorama, Leicester-Square
Panorama, Leicester-Square
[1793]
T. C. L. (London, England) Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles :
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park :
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
[1851]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
The royal wedding official programme :
The royal wedding official programme
2011
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Are you ready?
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Are you ready?
[1880]
[One cut-paper work].
[One cut-paper work]
[approximately 1880]
[Victorian pop-up Valentines Card].
[Victorian pop-up Valentines Card]
[approximately 1875]
Jones and Co. (London, England) Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance.
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
circa 1660
Dick, James Nicholas, 1832-1920. Journals of James Nicholas Dick, British naval surgeon, and James Douglas Dick, naval officer.
Dick, James Nicholas, 1832–1920
Journals of James Nicholas Dick, British naval surgeon, and James Douglas Dick, naval officer
1853-1898
Siddall, Charles, 1804- Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby.
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby
March 31st 1840
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.), creator. Stevens Art Gallery :
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.)
Stevens Art Gallery
early 20th century
Rawstorne, John, 1761?-1832, artist. Rawstorne, architect, Birmingham :
Rawstorne, John, 1761?-1832
Rawstorne, architect, Birmingham
approximately 1800
Alfred Savage Ltd., creator. Oxford University :
Alfred Savage Ltd.
Oxford University
[between 1961 and 1963]
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859, author, illustrator. Vues des Cordillères, et monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique.
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769–1859
Vues des Cordillères, et monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique
1810 [that is, 1813?]
Lydiat, Anne. Without.
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
Scanlan, Wm. J. (William James), 1856-1898. Terry, my blue-eyed Irish boy /
Scanlan, Wm. J. (William James), 1856–1898
Terry, my blue-eyed Irish boy
[189-?]
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939