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 In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart :
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart
1871
Haldane, James (Tailor), creator. Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843
1843
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland) Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle.
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland)
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle
[188-?]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The beauties & defects in the figure of the horse /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The beauties & defects in the figure of the horse
[1816]
 Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
[1850?]
 Wellington :
Wellington
1852
 Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829-1894, artist, lithographer. Sketches in Madeira /
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829–1894
Sketches in Madeira
1851
Crosse & Blackwell, creator. Crosse & Blackwell :
Crosse & Blackwell
Crosse & Blackwell
[1876?]
Stanley, C. (Portraitist), creator. A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling.
Stanley, C. (Portraitist)
A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling
[approximately 1820?]
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol), creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol.
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol)
Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol
1884
Fairland, Thomas, 1804-1852. Juliens' New progressive drawing book of the human figure /
Fairland, Thomas, 1804–1852
Juliens' New progressive drawing book of the human figure
[18--]
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, artist, printmaker, publisher. [Views in Calcutta]
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
[Views in Calcutta]
1786-1788
White, John, active 1757-1759, author. Journal of a voyage to New South Wales :
White, John, active 1757–1759
Journal of a voyage to New South Wales
MDCCXC [1790]
Cope, Charles West, 1811-1890, artist. Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs.
Cope, Charles West, 1811–1890
Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs
1822
Hearne, Thomas. Antiquities of Great Britain.
Hearne, Thomas
Antiquities of Great Britain
1786-1807
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788-1835. Six sketches in Germany.
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788–1835
Six sketches in Germany
[1822?]
 Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
Boazio, Baptista. The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
Boazio, Baptista
The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
[1589?]
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England), creator. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse :
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse
[mid 19th century]
Simkin, Henry James, -1896, creator. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson]
1891
Miller & Sons (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales), creator. [Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel].
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel]
[184-?]
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. How to chuse, ride, traine, and diet, both hunting-horses and running horses :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
How to chuse, ride, traine, and diet, both hunting-horses and running horses
1599
James, H. G. (Henry Gould), -1842, ill. This work, comprising a series of the most interesting views of old halls, buildings &c. in Manchester and the neighbourhood :
James, H. G. (Henry Gould), -1842
This work, comprising a series of the most interesting views of old halls, buildings &c. in Manchester and the neighbourhood
[1821]
Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614. Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus :
Neville, Alexander, 1544–1614
Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus
1575
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings :
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England)
T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings
approximately 1850
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
 Happy families
Happy families
[186-?]
 Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine
mid-19th century
Barnard, George, 1807-1890. The Continental drawing book :
Barnard, George, 1807–1890
The Continental drawing book
Jany. 2nd, 1837
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Vitruvius Pollio. De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
Vitruvius Pollio
De architectura libri dece traducti de latino in vulgare,
1521]
 Remember me :
Remember me
1881
Lyndwood, William, 1375?-1446. [Constitutiones provinciales ecclesiae Anglicanae]
Lyndwood, William, 1375?-1446
[Constitutiones provinciales ecclesiae Anglicanae]
[1483]
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline. Daylight /
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Daylight
2006
 Stencils.
Stencils
late 19th century
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879. A record of the Black Prince.
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
A record of the Black Prince
1849
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684-1756, engraver. 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.
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
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light
[approximately 1870]
 Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain
1868
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772-1839. Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees :
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772–1839
Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees
1813
Wood, Hugh. Views in France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, and Italy.
Wood, Hugh
Views in France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, and Italy
[1840?]
Riley, Bridget, 1931- Bridget Riley :
Riley, Bridget, born 1931
Bridget Riley
[1965]
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807-1854, artist. Sketchbook.
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807–1854
Sketchbook
circa 1830
Herring, William. W. Herring, dealer in all sorts of pheasants, fancy poultry, swans, water fowl, gold and silver fish, sporting and fancy dogs :
Herring, William
W. Herring, dealer in all sorts of pheasants, fancy poultry, swans, water fowl, gold and silver fish, sporting and fancy dogs
approximately 1835
 [Valentines card].
[Valentines card]
[approximately 1890?]
 Portraits of Cape Town figures.
Portraits of Cape Town figures
ca. 1828
Cook, James, 1728-1779. A voyage to the Pacific ocean.
Cook, James, 1728–1779
A voyage to the Pacific ocean
1784
 La Fontaine in the game of the goose.
La Fontaine in the game of the goose
[ca. 1810]
Parkyns, George Isham, approximately 1750-approximately 1820. Monastic and baronial remains :
Parkyns, George Isham, approximately 1750–approximately 1820
Monastic and baronial remains
1816
Ralfe, James, active 1820-1829. The naval chronology of Great Britain, or, An historical account of naval and maritime events, from the commencement of the War in 1803, to the end of the year 1816 :
Ralfe, James, active 1820–1829
The naval chronology of Great Britain, or, An historical account of naval and maritime events, from the commencement of the War in 1803, to the end of the year 1816
1820
 Irby family commonplace book.
Irby family commonplace book
1823-1852
Bonnell, Mandy, book artist. Bethany seeds /
Bonnell, Mandy
Bethany seeds
2013
Classical School (Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, England), creator. Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford.
Classical School (Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, England)
Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford
1880
Henderson & Co., Day & Electric Light Studios Rochdale. Photographic postcard of a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman /
Henderson & Co., Day & Electric Light Studios Rochdale
Photographic postcard of a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman
[189-?]
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The art of dravving vvith the pen,
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The art of dravving vvith the pen,
1607
Lucas, Fielding, Jr., 1781-1854, author, publisher. Lucas' progressive drawing book, in three parts :
Lucas, Fielding, Jr., 1781–1854
Lucas' progressive drawing book, in three parts
1827
 A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P
1817?
Parkes, Zachariah, creator. Zachariah Parkes, Digbeth, Birmingham :
Parkes, Zachariah
Zachariah Parkes, Digbeth, Birmingham
[between 1820 and 1840?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Called to the rescue :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Called to the rescue
[1880]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864
[1864]
 In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897 :
In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897
1897
 I wait a return of thy love.
I wait a return of thy love
mid-19th century
 This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ...
This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ..
mid-19th century
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople
1814 [i.e. 1821?]
Morris, William, 1834-1896. The roots of the mountains :
Morris, William, 1834–1896
The roots of the mountains
MDCCCXC [1890]
Williamson, Thomas. Oriental field sports :
Williamson, Thomas
Oriental field sports
1807
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745. Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation :
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation
1742
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, lithographer. A series of panoramic views of Sant Jago, the capital of Chili /
Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857
A series of panoramic views of Sant Jago, the capital of Chili
1823
Ireland, Samuel, -1800. Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
Ireland, Samuel, died 1800
Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
1789
Schöner, Johann, 1477-1547, attributed name. [Celestial globe]
Schöner, Johann, 1477–1547
[Celestial globe]
[ca. 1522]
Cunard White Star, ltd. Menu :
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
 Sarah Annette Jones photograph album.
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album
1853-1855
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876- Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine /
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
 Photogram of ferns.
Photogram of ferns
1860s?
 The Woodman's hut :
The Woodman's hut
[between 1837-1840]1
 Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947
 In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn :
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
Salt, Henry, 1780-1827, artist.  Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt /
Salt, Henry, 1780–1827
Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt
1809
Pine, John, 1690-1756. The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords :
Pine, John, 1690–1756
The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords
[1739]
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833, artist, printmakter, publisher. To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated
[circa 1802]
Lady. The lady's economical assistant, or, The art of cutting out, and making the most useful articles of wearing apparel, without waste :
Lady
The lady's economical assistant, or, The art of cutting out, and making the most useful articles of wearing apparel, without waste
1808
 A panoramic view of the holy city of Benares.
A panoramic view of the holy city of Benares
1827
 Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester :
Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester
[approximately 1860?]
 Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers.
Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers
approximately 1880
 The Grand Vista :
The Grand Vista
1951
Kane, Gregory, active 1851, creator. Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ... :
Kane, Gregory, active 1851
Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ...
1851
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298, author. Here begynneth the legende named in Latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysshe The golden legende :
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229–1298
Here begynneth the legende named in Latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysshe The golden legende
[8 January 1498/99?]
Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount, 1795-1837. Antiquities of Mexico :
Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount, 1795–1837
Antiquities of Mexico
1831-1848
 Gazette of fashion and cutting-room companion.
Gazette of fashion and cutting-room companion
1846-
 The Sporting magazine ...
The Sporting magazine ..
1793-1870
Hutchisson, William Henry Florio, artist. Sixteen sketches illustrative of the siege and capture of Bhurtpore /
Hutchisson, William Henry Florio
Sixteen sketches illustrative of the siege and capture of Bhurtpore
1826
Morris & Co. (London, England) Morris & Company :
Morris & Co. (London, England)
Morris & Company
not before 1882]
 Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826.
Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826
circa 1700-1900
Roberson & Company. Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting :
Roberson & Company
Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting
[not before 1862]