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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 :
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
 Dean's steam-boat alphabet :
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
 Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views.
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852. Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants /
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
 Vues de la ville de Londres :
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
 The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London.
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
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]
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
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Wilkie, David, Sir, 1785-1841. Sketches in Turkey, Syria, and Egypt.
Wilkie, David, Sir, 1785–1841
Sketches in Turkey, Syria, and Egypt
1843
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854- This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British /
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915, artist. The Graphic :
Crane, Walter, 1845–1915
The Graphic
[1876?]
 Der freischutz.
Der freischutz
[between 1840-1850]
 Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love
mid-19th century
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863. engraver. Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
[1824]
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire) National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 :
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire)
National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868
1868
Middleton, John Izard, 1785-1849, author, illustrator. Grecian remains in Italy :
Middleton, John Izard, 1785–1849
Grecian remains in Italy
1812 [i.e. not before 1819]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
Spreat, W. Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon.
Spreat, W
Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon
1842
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools :
Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842
The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools
1836
 Game of the star-spangled banner,
Game of the star-spangled banner,
[between 1842 and 1845]
Hofland, T. C. (Thomas Christopher), 1777-1843. Fourteen views of the mansion and garden seats of White-Knights,
Hofland, T. C. (Thomas Christopher), 1777–1843
Fourteen views of the mansion and garden seats of White-Knights,
[1819?]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1861-1862
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente.
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente
MDLVI [1556]
 Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ...
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ..
anno Christi Opt. Max. MDXIII. Marcii XII [1513]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
E. & S.R. Richards. Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London.
E. & S.R. Richards
Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London
1891
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ...
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..
1808
Angus, William, 1752-1821, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales :
Angus, William, 1752–1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
Mills, W. C., artist. The bible wheel :
Mills, W. C.
The bible wheel
[1881?]
 European polyorama :
European polyorama
[approximately 1851]
Temple, R. (Richard), active 1809-1811, author, illustrator. Sixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10 :
Temple, R. (Richard), active 1809–1811
Sixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10
1813
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800-1854, creator. Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours :
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800–1854
Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours
[approximately 1840]
 A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft :
A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft
Feby. 1st 1798
 To be seen alive!
To be seen alive!
[1824?]
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
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864
[1864]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849. Le Mexique en 1823,
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Le Mexique en 1823,
1824
Fisher, George (Barber) George Fisher :
Fisher, George (Barber)
George Fisher
mid-19th century
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The union of architecture, sculpture, and painting;
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The union of architecture, sculpture, and painting;
1827
Wilkins, William, 1778-1839, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Magna Graecia /
Wilkins, William, 1778–1839
The antiquities of Magna Graecia
MDCCCVII [1807]
Pillement, Jean, 1728-1808. A new book of Chinese designs /
Pillement, Jean, 1728–1808
A new book of Chinese designs
1755
Tayler, William. Sketches illustrating the manners and customs of the Indians and Anglo-Indians.
Tayler, William
Sketches illustrating the manners and customs of the Indians and Anglo-Indians
1842
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?]
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-?]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House
1808
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843. Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, & c. of Great Britain,
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, & c. of Great Britain,
1806
 Harlequin and Old Dame Trot.
Harlequin and Old Dame Trot
[between 1837-1840]
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher.  A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
 Stowe :
Stowe
1766
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. History of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1797-1804
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Antiquities of London and its environs /
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Antiquities of London and its environs
1791-[1800]
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton :
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton
1754
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Africa :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Africa
MDC LXX [1670]
 Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face :
Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face
1815
 The art of drawing without a master /
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca. 1783. Six views of the ruins of Balbec; Four views of the ruins of Palmyra.
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730–ca. 1783
Six views of the ruins of Balbec; Four views of the ruins of Palmyra
ca. 1750
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832, engraver, publisher. A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats :
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats
1823
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850, ill. History of the University of Dublin /
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781–1850
History of the University of Dublin
[1819-1820]
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver.  A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham :
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
J. Somalvico & Co. Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope :
J. Somalvico & Co
Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope
[between 1842 and 1850]
J.S. Fry & Sons.  Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.
J.S. Fry & Sons
Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie
ca. 1909
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1754
Newman, Frederick. The curiosities and beauties of England displayed.
Newman, Frederick
The curiosities and beauties of England displayed
[1795?]
Sallis, William, 1782-1865. Sallis's comic play grammar.
Sallis, William, 1782–1865
Sallis's comic play grammar
[ca. 1850?]
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker), ill. Lithographic views /
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker)
Lithographic views
1836
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751-1835, ill. Sketches for college rooms /
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751–1835
Sketches for college rooms
[ca. 1820?]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845.  Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work
[1798?]
 Album of pressed wild flowers.
Album of pressed wild flowers
1882-1899
Blunt, John, surgeon. Practical farriery, or, The complete directory :
Blunt, John, surgeon
Practical farriery, or, The complete directory
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Lankester, Phebe, 1825-1900. Wild flowers worth notice :
Lankester, Phebe, 1825–1900
Wild flowers worth notice
1861
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885, artist.  Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides
1851
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]
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
 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?]
Williamson, Thomas. Oriental field sports :
Williamson, Thomas
Oriental field sports
1807
Gwynn, John, 1713-1786, author.  London and Westminster improved :
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799-1872. Contrasts :
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560, author. Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati.
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati
Anno d[omi]ni. MCCCCCxxi [1521]
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant), creator. Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth.
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant)
Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth
1820
Tegetmeier, W. B. (William Bernhard), 1816-1912. The poultry book:
Tegetmeier, W. B. (William Bernhard), 1816–1912
The poultry book
1867
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]
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771-1854, ill. Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs /
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771–1854
Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs
[1825?]
 Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Miseries of human life /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
 Panorama, Leicester-Square
Panorama, Leicester-Square
[1793]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]