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Lockington, John. Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers :
Lockington, John
Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers
[1785?]
Samwell, David, 1751-1798, author. A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook :
Samwell, David, 1751–1798
A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Oxonia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Boswell, James, 1740-1795. A letter to the people of Scotland, on the present state of the nation /
Boswell, James, 1740–1795
A letter to the people of Scotland, on the present state of the nation
1783
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Paris and the adjacent country :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Paris and the adjacent country
1748
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Field-sports :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Field-sports
MDCCXLII [1742]
 Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles :
Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles
1726
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Keith, William, Sir, 1680-1749, author. The history of the British plantations in America :
Keith, William, Sir, 1680–1749
The history of the British plantations in America
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835. Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex
1786
Heely, Joseph, author. A description of Hagley, Envil and the Leasowes :
Heely, Joseph
A description of Hagley, Envil and the Leasowes
[1775?]
Cumberland, George, 1754-1848. Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist ... :
Cumberland, George, 1754–1848
Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist ...
1793
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The plan of a dictionary of the English language;
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The plan of a dictionary of the English language;
Erskine, Andrew, 1739-1793. Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq.
Erskine, Andrew, 1739–1793
Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq
1763
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675-1742. The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman.
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675–1742
The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman
M.DCC.XXVIII.[1728]
Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall :
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall
1754
M'Nayr, James. A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde /
M'Nayr, James
A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde
1797
Morris, Lewis, 1700-1765. Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel :
Morris, Lewis, 1700–1765
Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel
1748
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625, author. The general history of the vast continent and islands of America :
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625
The general history of the vast continent and islands of America
MDCCXXV-MDCCXXVI [1725-1726]
Hartley, Greens, and Co. Designs of sundry articles of Queens or cream colour'd earthenware :
Hartley, Greens, and Co
Designs of sundry articles of Queens or cream colour'd earthenware
1783
 The nobleman and gentleman's director and assistant, in the true choice of their wheel-carriages :
The nobleman and gentleman's director and assistant, in the true choice of their wheel-carriages
1763
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful :
Burke, Edmund, 1729–1797
A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful
MDCCXCIII [1793]
 A letter to the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor,
A letter to the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor,
1796
Donne, John, 1572-1631, author. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany :
Donne, John, 1572–1631
Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany
1932
 Lectures on horsemanship wherein is explained every necessary instruction for both ladies and gentlemen in the useful and polite art of riding ...
Lectures on horsemanship wherein is explained every necessary instruction for both ladies and gentlemen in the useful and polite art of riding ..
1793
 Grand tour watercolor albums.
Grand tour watercolor albums
1793-1842
Wallis, N. The carpenter's treasure :
Wallis, N
The carpenter's treasure
[1773]
Wood, John, -1782. A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer :
Wood, John, -1782
A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer
MDCCXCII (1792)
Forrest, Charles, Lieut. [Views in the West Indies].
Forrest, Charles, Lieut
[Views in the West Indies]
1783-1785]
 The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum.
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821.  Hester Lynch Piozzi letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray,
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741–1821
Hester Lynch Piozzi letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray,
1795, April 16-1816, September 10
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
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
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
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
 Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[171-?]
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]
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
 [Landscape views].
[Landscape views]
1794
 [Album of cut paper work].
[Album of cut paper work]
[179-?]
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Jeffery's edition of The castle of Otranto,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Jeffery's edition of The castle of Otranto,
1796
 Letters to a young nobleman ...
Letters to a young nobleman ..
1762
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Cauty, William, fl. 1757-1780. Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia.
Cauty, William, fl. 1757–1780
Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia
1772
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second :
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Shanhagan, Roger. The exhibition, or a second anticipation :
Shanhagan, Roger
The exhibition, or a second anticipation
[1785]
Longinus, 1st cent. Dionysius Longinus On the sublime /
Longinus, 1st cent
Dionysius Longinus On the sublime
1739
 Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
1731
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor & Skinner's Survey and maps of the roads of North Britain or Scotland /
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor & Skinner's Survey and maps of the roads of North Britain or Scotland
1776
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751.  Art of surveying.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
Art of surveying
1757?
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England
1770
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura;
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura;
1755
Ward, William, active 1776. A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses /
Ward, William, active 1776
A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses
1776
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707-1762. Letters from Italy in the years 1754 and 1755 /
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707–1762
Letters from Italy in the years 1754 and 1755
1774
 The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor
1773
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A general system of horsemanship /
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship
1970
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
 Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
Massoul, Constant de. A treatise on the art of painting,
Massoul, Constant de
A treatise on the art of painting,
1797
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. The works of Jonathan Richardson.
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
The works of Jonathan Richardson
1792
 Encyclopædia britannica;
Encyclopædia britannica;
1778-1783
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy :
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy
1769
Association of Architects (London, England) Resolutions of the Associated Architects :
Association of Architects (London, England)
Resolutions of the Associated Architects
[1793]
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777.
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777
1778
Parkin, Charles, 1689-1765. The topography of Freebridge Hundred and Half, in the county of Norfolk :
Parkin, Charles, 1689–1765
The topography of Freebridge Hundred and Half, in the county of Norfolk
1762
Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790. The Winchester guide, or, A description of the antiquities and curiosities of the ancient city.
Warton, Thomas, 1728–1790
The Winchester guide, or, A description of the antiquities and curiosities of the ancient city
1780
Rocque, John, -1762. An exact survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, with the country near ten miles round :
Rocque, John, -1762
An exact survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, with the country near ten miles round
[1747]
Peck, Francis, 1692-1743. Academia tertia anglicana, or, The antiquarian annals of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland, and Northampton shires :
Peck, Francis, 1692–1743
Academia tertia anglicana, or, The antiquarian annals of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland, and Northampton shires
1727
Rocque, John, -1762. An exact copy of a map of the city and harbour of Dublin /
Rocque, John, -1762
An exact copy of a map of the city and harbour of Dublin
1780]
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ...
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ..
1798
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
 The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ...
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ..
1713
 A new pocket companion for Oxford:
A new pocket companion for Oxford
1789
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it
1721
Cook, James, 1728-1779. Captain Cook's Voyages round the world :
Cook, James, 1728–1779
Captain Cook's Voyages round the world
1790
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq. The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq
The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation
1770
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706-1753. A new book of ornaments :
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706–1753
A new book of ornaments
[approximately 1752?]
Gardnor, John, 1729-1808. Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese /
Gardnor, John, 1729–1808
Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese
[1791]
Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790. A description of the city, college, and cathedral of Winchester.
Warton, Thomas, 1728–1790
A description of the city, college, and cathedral of Winchester
[etc., etc., 1750]
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The poetical works of Shakspeare.:
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The poetical works of Shakspeare
1797
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor
1799
 [Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield].
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield]
[ca. 1780]
Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818, author. An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire /
Blore, Thomas, 1764–1818
An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire
MDCCXCCIII [1793]
 A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom.
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom
1776
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Six new designs for convenient farm-houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Six new designs for convenient farm-houses
1751
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, cartographer, engraver.  The American atlas, or, A geographical description of the whole continent of America :
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
The American atlas, or, A geographical description of the whole continent of America
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Artist, pseud., fl. 1780. The principles of drawing ornaments made easy :
Artist, pseud., fl. 1780
The principles of drawing ornaments made easy
1780
Solleysel, Jacques de, 1617-1680. The Compleat horseman, or, Perfect farrier.
Solleysel, Jacques de, 1617–1680
The Compleat horseman, or, Perfect farrier
1706
Chetwood, W. R. (William Rufus), -1766, author. The voyages, dangerous adventures and imminent escapes of Captain Richard Falconer:
Chetwood, W. R. (William Rufus), -1766
The voyages, dangerous adventures and imminent escapes of Captain Richard Falconer
1720
 Prospects, of palaces and other publick buildings in France, Italy, Spain, &c. very neatly engraved.
Prospects, of palaces and other publick buildings in France, Italy, Spain, &c. very neatly engraved
[ca. 1725?]
Great Britain. Parliament. An act for the better preservation of the game.
Great Britain. Parliament
An act for the better preservation of the game
1707
 A catalogue of several libraries lately purchased, containing a large collection of valuable and useful books in most branches of learning :
A catalogue of several libraries lately purchased, containing a large collection of valuable and useful books in most branches of learning
printed in the year 1777
Fowler, John, (active 1794) John Fowler halfpenny token.
Fowler, John, (active 1794)
John Fowler halfpenny token
1794
Harris, James, 1709-1780. Philosophical arrangements /
Harris, James, 1709–1780
Philosophical arrangements
1775
Young, Edward, 1683-1765. The complaint, or, Night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality :
Young, Edward, 1683–1765
The complaint, or, Night-thoughts on life, death, and immortality
1751
Berquin, M. (Arnaud), 1747-1791. The looking-glass for the mind, or, Intellectual mirror :
Berquin, M. (Arnaud), 1747–1791
The looking-glass for the mind, or, Intellectual mirror
1798
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. The journey from Chester to London /
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
1783