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Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. [Proof woodcuts].
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
[Proof woodcuts]
18 cm
Hayley, William, 1745-1820. Poetical works of John Milton.
Hayley, William, 1745-1820
Poetical works of John Milton
1794-1797
Miethen, Michael. Artilleriae recentior praxis.
Miethen, Michael
Artilleriae recentior praxis
1684
Architectura bon bestungen. Wie die zu unfern zei ...
Architectura bon bestungen. Wie die zu unfern zei ..
1589
Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890-1954. Edward McKnight Kauffer photographic negatives,
Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890–1954
Edward McKnight Kauffer photographic negatives,
ca. 1930s
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594. Atlas or A geographicke description of the regions, countries, and kingdomes of the world :
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Atlas or A geographicke description of the regions, countries, and kingdomes of the world
1633 [i.e. 1636]-1638
Wyatt, M. C. Descriptive catalogue of sculptural works.
Wyatt, M. C
Descriptive catalogue of sculptural works
s.d.]
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. Obituary written in Sir Joshua's home immediately after his death.
Burke, Edmund, 1729–1797
Obituary written in Sir Joshua's home immediately after his death
Analytical description of the celebrated picture of the holy family, called la sainte famille aux anges, by Raphael, in the possession of Mr. A. Nossoc.
Analytical description of the celebrated picture of the holy family, called la sainte famille aux anges, by Raphael, in the possession of Mr. A. Nossoc
[n.d.]
Additions to stock for the month of December ... series 68.
Additions to stock for the month of December ... series 68
[n.d.]
Edmondson, Joseph, d. 1786. Baronagium Genealogicum, or, the pedigrees of the English peers.
Edmondson, Joseph, d. 1786
Baronagium Genealogicum, or, the pedigrees of the English peers
[n.d.]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata /
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata
anno Virginei partus 1508
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Bowers, Fredson. Principles of bibliographical description /
Bowers, Fredson
Principles of bibliographical description
c1986
McLean, Ruari. Victorian publishers' book-bindings in cloth and leather.
McLean, Ruari
Victorian publishers' book-bindings in cloth and leather
1974
Words & pictures :
Words & pictures
1997
Pitt, Moses, active 1654-1696. English Atlas.
Pitt, Moses, active 1654–1696
English Atlas
1680-1683
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on several parts of England, particularly the mountains and lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland,
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on several parts of England, particularly the mountains and lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland,
1808
The tour of Doctor Prosody,
The tour of Doctor Prosody,
1821
Burke, Bernard, 1814-1892. Anecdotes of the aristocracy :
Burke, Bernard, 1814–1892
Anecdotes of the aristocracy
1849
Truefitt, George. Designs for country churches.
Truefitt, George
Designs for country churches
1850
Rose, Hugh, 1633-1686. A genealogical deduction of the family of Rose of Kilravock :
Rose, Hugh, 1633–1686
A genealogical deduction of the family of Rose of Kilravock
1848
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. A history of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
A history of British birds
1805
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter), 1800-1889. Lines written at Jerpoint Abbey ...
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter), 1800–1889
Lines written at Jerpoint Abbey ..
1820 [i.e., 1823]
Pratt, Anne, 1806-1893. Our native songsters.
Pratt, Anne, 1806–1893
Our native songsters
1853
Herring, J. F. (John Frederick), 1795-1865. Famous horses and famous dogs.
Herring, J. F. (John Frederick), 1795–1865
Famous horses and famous dogs
[between 1876 and 1885]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Change of proposals for publishing by subscription in monthly numbers, forming one volume, The history of the colleges of Winchester, Eton & Westminster; :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Change of proposals for publishing by subscription in monthly numbers, forming one volume, The history of the colleges of Winchester, Eton & Westminster;
1816.]
Goeree, Willem, 1635-1711. An introduction to the general art of drawing,
Goeree, Willem, 1635–1711
An introduction to the general art of drawing,
1674
Horsfield, Thomas Walker, -1837. The history, antiquities, and topography of the county of Sussex.
Horsfield, Thomas Walker, -1837
The history, antiquities, and topography of the county of Sussex
1835
Nicholson, Edward Williams Byron, 1849-1912. Caxton's advertisement.
Nicholson, Edward Williams Byron, 1849–1912
Caxton's advertisement
[1892]
Burke, John, 1787-1848. A general armory of England, Scotland, and Ireland /
Burke, John, 1787–1848
A general armory of England, Scotland, and Ireland
1842
Letters concerning the present state of England.
Letters concerning the present state of England
1772
Morsels for merry and melancholy mortals ...
Morsels for merry and melancholy mortals ..
1815
Harlow, George Henry, 1787-1819. Exhibition of paintings and drawings of the late Mr. G.H. Harlow :
Harlow, George Henry, 1787–1819
Exhibition of paintings and drawings of the late Mr. G.H. Harlow
[1819]
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Report of the Committee of the Society of Dilettanti :
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Report of the Committee of the Society of Dilettanti
1814
Dovaston, John Freeman Milward, 1782-1854. Poems :
Dovaston, John Freeman Milward, 1782–1854
Poems
1825
White, Gilbert, 1720-1793. The natural history and antiquities of Selborne,
White, Gilbert, 1720–1793
The natural history and antiquities of Selborne,
1891
Longman (Firm) [Specimens of illustrated works] /
Longman (Firm)
[Specimens of illustrated works]
[1849?]
Thevet, André, 1502-1590. La cosmographie vniverselle /
Thevet, André, 1502–1590
La cosmographie vniverselle
1575
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ...
1808
Jackson, John Edward, 1805-1891. History of the ruined church of St. Mary Magdalene :
Jackson, John Edward, 1805–1891
History of the ruined church of St. Mary Magdalene
1853
Papworth, John W. (John Woody), 1820-1870. Specimens of decoration in the Italian style :
Papworth, John W. (John Woody), 1820–1870
Specimens of decoration in the Italian style
1844
South Kensington Museum. Catalogue of the special exhibition of works of art of the Mediæval, Renaissance, and more recent periods :
South Kensington Museum
Catalogue of the special exhibition of works of art of the Mediæval, Renaissance, and more recent periods
1863
Jarrold and Sons. Norfolk :
Jarrold and Sons
Norfolk
[18--]
Mubashshir ibn Fātik, Abū al-Wafāʼ, 11th cent. The dictes and sayings of the philosophers :
Mubashshir ibn Fātik, Abū al-Wafāʼ, 11th cent
The dictes and sayings of the philosophers
1877
Atkinson, Thomas. A conference between a painter and an engraver :
Atkinson, Thomas
A conference between a painter and an engraver
1736
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592, author. Montaigne's essays :
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533–1592
Montaigne's essays
MCMXXXI [1931]
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768, author. A sentimental journey through France and Italy /
Sterne, Laurence, 1713–1768
A sentimental journey through France and Italy
MCMXXVIII [1928]
Taunton, Thomas Henry. Portraits of celebrated racehorses of the past and present centuries in strictly chronological order, commencing in 1702 and ending in 1870, together with their respective pedigrees and performances recorded in full.
Taunton, Thomas Henry
Portraits of celebrated racehorses of the past and present centuries in strictly chronological order, commencing in 1702 and ending in 1870, together with their respective pedigrees and performances recorded in full
1887-88
Driberg, Jack Herbert, 1888-1946, translator. Initiation :
Driberg, Jack Herbert, 1888–1946
Initiation
1932
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754, author. An apology for the life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews /
Fielding, Henry, 1707–1754
An apology for the life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews
MCMXXVI [1926]
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill. George Cruikshank's omnibus :
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
George Cruikshank's omnibus
1842
Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805-1864. "Ask mamma" :
Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805–1864
"Ask mamma"
1858
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353. De planctu ecclesiae.
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353
De planctu ecclesiae
[Oct. 26, 1474]
Blundeville, Thomas, active 1561. A newe booke containing the arte of ryding, and breaking greate horses :
Blundeville, Thomas, active 1561
A newe booke containing the arte of ryding, and breaking greate horses
[not before 1566]
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750, author. A new treatise on the diseases of horses :
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750
A new treatise on the diseases of horses
MDCCLI [1751]
Shaw, Henry, 1800-1889. The arms of the colleges of Oxford /
Shaw, Henry, 1800–1889
The arms of the colleges of Oxford
1855
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands
1771
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903. Catalogue of a collection of etchings, dry points and lithographs by Whistler.
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834–1903
Catalogue of a collection of etchings, dry points and lithographs by Whistler
1903
Kristian, Roald. A bestiary /
Kristian, Roald
A bestiary
1920
Chalon, John James, 1778-1854. Twenty-four subjects exhibiting the costume of Paris.
Chalon, John James, 1778–1854
Twenty-four subjects exhibiting the costume of Paris
1822
Duncan, William, 1717-1760. Commentaries of Caesar.
Duncan, William, 1717–1760
Commentaries of Caesar
1753
Four picturesque views in Switzerland.
Four picturesque views in Switzerland
[between 1829 and 1832]
St. John, Ferdinand. Rambles in Germany, France, Italy, and Russia in search of sport /
St. John, Ferdinand
Rambles in Germany, France, Italy, and Russia in search of sport
1833
Liston's characters :
Liston's characters
1826
Lugar, Robert. Plans and views of ornamental domestic buildings :
Lugar, Robert
Plans and views of ornamental domestic buildings
MDCCCXXXVI [1836]
Morison, Robert. Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles /
Morison, Robert
Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles
1794
National Academy of Design (U.S.) Catalogue of the forty-second annual exhibition.
National Academy of Design (U.S.)
Catalogue of the forty-second annual exhibition
1867
New copper plate magazine :
New copper plate magazine
[1789-1796]
Childs, George. A new drawing book of figures :
Childs, George
A new drawing book of figures
[between 1845 and 1852]
Oakes, William, 1799-1848. Scenery of the White Mountains :
Oakes, William, 1799–1848
Scenery of the White Mountains
[between 1852 and 1860]
Owain Miles and other inedited fragments of ancient English poetry.
Owain Miles and other inedited fragments of ancient English poetry
MDCCCXXXVII [1837]
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823. A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth :
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756–1823
A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth
1820
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds
[1795]
The etude music magazine.
The etude music magazine
1946
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints
[1824]
Squibb, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters :
Squibb, Mr.
A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters
[1832]
Drawing and writing slate.
Drawing and writing slate
[between 1850 and 1900]
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland :
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland
[1828]
J. H.Steward (Firm) Bosworth's patent cavalry sketching board.
J. H.Steward (Firm)
Bosworth's patent cavalry sketching board
[not before 1897]
Christie & Manson auctioneer publisher Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq. :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq.
[1845]
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints :
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints
1986
Smith, Alfred, 1816-1869, creator. Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc :
Smith, Alfred, 1816–1869
Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc
[approximately 1854?]
Scotsmen (Firm), creator. Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen.
Scotsmen (Firm)
Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen
[approximately 195-?]
Pinches (Medallists) Albert Smith token.
Pinches (Medallists)
Albert Smith token
1859
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ...
1818
Meigh, Charles. Julius Caesar.
Meigh, Charles
Julius Caesar
1839
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
Keystone View Company, publisher, manufacturer. British Isles.
Keystone View Company
British Isles
[1895-1913]
Meigh, Charles. Apostles jug.
Meigh, Charles
Apostles jug
1842?
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc. The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc
The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
1721
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704-1767. The practice of painting and perspective made easy:
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704–1767
The practice of painting and perspective made easy
1756
Merton, Clifford. Funny foreigners and eccentric English,
Merton, Clifford
Funny foreigners and eccentric English,
[1878]
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671-1713. A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc.
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671–1713
A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc
Printed in the year 1713
Lavater, Sue, & Co. Lavater's looking-glass;
Lavater, Sue, & Co
Lavater's looking-glass;
1800
Hoppner, John, 1758-1810. Oriental tales,
Hoppner, John, 1758–1810
Oriental tales,
1806
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704-1771. Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704–1771
Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
1768
Marks, John Lewis. The history of the coronation of Punch,
Marks, John Lewis
The history of the coronation of Punch,
1821
A short history of Rochester Castle,
A short history of Rochester Castle,
1824