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
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
8
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
11
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
12
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
13
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
14
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
15
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
16
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
17
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
18
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
19
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
20
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
21
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
22
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
23
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
24
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
25
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
26
Valentine card
mid-19th century
27
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
28
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
29
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
30
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
31
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
32
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
33
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
34
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
35
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
36
Bill for building expenses
1760
37
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
38
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
39
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
40
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
41
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
42
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
43
The temple of taste
[1796]
44
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
45
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
46
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
47
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
48
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
49
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
50
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
51
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
52
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
53
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
54
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
55
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
56
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
57
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
58
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
59
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
60
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
61
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
62
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
63
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
64
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
65
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
66
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
67
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
68
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
69
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
70
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
71
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
72
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
73
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
74
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
75
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
76
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
77
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
78
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
79
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
80
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?]
81
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
82
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
83
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
84
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
85
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
86
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
87
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
88
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
89
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
90
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
91
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
92
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
93
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
94
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
95
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
96
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
97
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
98
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
99
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
100
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings