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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, author. Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
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 /
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]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Hogarth moralized :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Views in Rome and its environs.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Alphabet.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways.
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
Moore, Joseph. Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire.
Moore, Joseph
Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire
1825-1826
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Rodler, Hieronymus. Perspectiua :
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
Rickman, Thomas, 1776-1841. An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation :
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824, author, illustrator. The costume of Hindostan :
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760–1824
The costume of Hindostan
1807
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?]
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
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]
Taylor Institution. Library. The Taylor Building and the University Galleries.
Taylor Institution. Library
The Taylor Building and the University Galleries
June 19th, 1841
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?]
British School. Prospectus and catalogue of the British School :
British School
Prospectus and catalogue of the British School
1802
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
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The art of painting :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The art of painting
1778
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]
Edwards, William, d. 1890. Sketches in Scinde.
Edwards, William, d. 1890
Sketches in Scinde
1846
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Liverine Limited (Firm). Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
Liverine Limited (Firm)
Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
[1920?]
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
[approximately 1870]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Anniversary dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, December 6th, 1853.
Anniversary dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, December 6th, 1853
1853
Garneray, Jean-François, 1755-1837, author, artist. Collection des nouveaux costumes des autorités constituées, civils et militaires :
Garneray, Jean-François, 1755–1837
Collection des nouveaux costumes des autorités constituées, civils et militaires
[1796]
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture :
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture
1841
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
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811. Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon.
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon
1808
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795–1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Gonsalves, José M., artist. Views at Bombay /
Gonsalves, José M.
Views at Bombay
[1833?]
The maritime flags of all nations.
The maritime flags of all nations
4th Jany. 1832
Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower, Duke of, 1758-1833. Engravings of the Most Noble the Marquis of Stafford's collection of pictures in London,
Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower, Duke of, 1758–1833
Engravings of the Most Noble the Marquis of Stafford's collection of pictures in London,
1818
Josephus, Flavius. The works of Josephus :
Josephus, Flavius
The works of Josephus
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804, author. Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c. :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c.
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, ill. Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched
1808
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Ancient topography of London :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Ancient topography of London
1815
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[approximately 1880]
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
Kyan, John Howard, 1774-1850. On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed /
Kyan, John Howard, 1774–1850
On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed
1838
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
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?]
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences :
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences
1765-1766
Game of the star-spangled banner,
Game of the star-spangled banner,
[between 1842 and 1845]
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]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. The meet.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
The meet
[1880]
Moll, Herman, -1732. Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps :
Moll, Herman, -1732
Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps
[1763?]
Dance, George, 1741-1825. A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793 /
Dance, George, 1741–1825
A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793
1809-1814
Spreat, W. Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon.
Spreat, W
Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon
1842
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]
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
Bodington, John, -1727. Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.
Bodington, John, -1727
Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard
1727
Cozens, Alexander, 1717-1786. Principles of beauty, relative to the human head /
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
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]
The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[185-?]
Perspectivische Ansicht des Tunnels unter der Themse.
Perspectivische Ansicht des Tunnels unter der Themse
ca. 1825]
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843. A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821 /
Hakewill, James, 1778–1843
A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821
1825
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 :
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
Agas, Ralph, 1545-1621, cartographer. London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
Agas, Ralph, 1545–1621
London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
October 30th, 1789
[Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
The microcosm of London :
The microcosm of London
[1808-10]
Rowe, George, 1796-1864, ill. Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon /
Rowe, George, 1796–1864
Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon
[1826]
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]
Great Britain. Admiralty. Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
Carrick, Robert, active 1853-1895, printmaker. The blue lights /
Carrick, Robert, active 1853–1895
The blue lights
[1853?]
Prosser, George Frederick. Select illustrations of Hampshire :
Prosser, George Frederick
Select illustrations of Hampshire
1833
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824. The bardic museum :
Jones, Edward, 1752–1824
The bardic museum
1802
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
Morris, William, 1834-1896. The roots of the mountains :
Morris, William, 1834–1896
The roots of the mountains
MDCCCXC [1890]
Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
Hearne, Thomas. Antiquities of Great Britain.
Hearne, Thomas
Antiquities of Great Britain
1786-1807
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?]
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
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?]
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
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811-1877. Fantascope :
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811–1877
Fantascope
1833
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--]
The principles of drawing and painting :
The principles of drawing and painting
1811
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829-1894, artist, lithographer. Sketches in Madeira /
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829–1894
Sketches in Madeira
1851