Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
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]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
11
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
12
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
13
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
14
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
15
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
16
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
17
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
18
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
19
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
20
Open house London
[2011]
21
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
22
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
23
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
24
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
25
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
26
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
27
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
28
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
29
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
30
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
31
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
32
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
33
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
34
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
35
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
36
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
37
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
38
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
39
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
40
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
41
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
42
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
43
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
44
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
45
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
46
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
47
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
48
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
49
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
50
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
51
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
52
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
53
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
54
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
55
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
56
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
57
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
58
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
59
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
60
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
61
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
62
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
63
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
64
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
65
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
66
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
67
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
68
Valentine card
mid-19th century
69
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
70
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Description of the panorama of the superb city of Mexico
1833
71
Wilkins, William, 1778–1839
The antiquities of Magna Graecia
MDCCCVII [1807]
72
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
73
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
74
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby
March 31st 1840
75
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people and 4 wheeled wagon]
[approximately 1880-1900?]
76
Angelo, Henry, 1780–1852
Angelo's infantry sword exercise
Octr. 1, 1816
77
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ..
[1843?]
78
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
79
The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c
[1809-1829]
80
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, & c. of Great Britain,
1806
81
Notebook of recipes and taxidermic instructions
1830-1834
82
Muriel, Catharine
Catharine Muriel commonplace book
1825-circa 1840
83
[Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
1814
84
Barth, Heinrich, 1821–1865
Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa
1857-1858
85
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
86
Stowe
1766
87
Harlequin and Old Dame Trot
[between 1837-1840]
88
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
[1851]
89
Davison, Alexander
Descriptive catalogue of the series of pictures,
1807
90
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
91
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
America
MDCLXXI [1671]
92
We must be united!
mid-19th century
93
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry
[1845?]
94
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751–1835
Sketches for college rooms
[ca. 1820?]
95
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
96
Nicholson, William Sir, 1872–1949
An alphabet
1898
97
Frock me (London, England)
Frock me
[2013]
98
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
99
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
100
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne