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1. A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. : in the various collections of the Right Honourable Baroness Lucas, Viscount Palmerston, George Hibbert Esq., Dr. Monro, and several other gentlemen.

Creator:: Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Date:: 1819
Physical Description:: [2] leaves, [60] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 43 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. : in the various collections of the Right Honourable Baroness Lucas, Viscount Palmerston, George Hibbert, Esq., Dr. Monro, and several other gentlemen.

Creator:: Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Date:: [1819?]
Physical Description:: [2] leaves, [60] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 43 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. The harbours of England / engraved by Thomas Lupton, from original drawings made expressly for the work by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. ; with illustrative text by J. Ruskin ...

Creator:: Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Date:: 1856
Physical Description:: [2], vii, [1], 53, [1] pages, [12] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 37 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Turner's rivers of England : sixteen drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., and three by Thomas Girtin / mezzotinted by Thomas Lupton, Charles Turner, and other engravers ; with descriptions by Mrs. Hofland.

Creator:: Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Date:: 1883
Physical Description:: vii, [40] pages, 19 leaves of plates : 19 illustrations ; 36 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. Picturesque views in England and Wales / from drawings by J.M.W. Turner, Esq. R.A. ; engraved under the superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath ; with descriptive and historic illustrations by H.E. Lloyd., Esq. ; in two volumes.

Creator:: Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Date:: MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Physical Description:: 2 volumes : illustrations ; 32 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. The complete writings of William Blake : with all the variant readings / edited by Geoffrey Keynes.

Creator:: Blake, William, 1757–1827
Date:: MCMLVII [1957]
Physical Description:: xv, [3], 936, [2] pages ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Poetry and prose of William Blake / edited by Geoffrey Keynes ; complete in one volume.

Creator:: Blake, William, 1757–1827
Date:: 1935
Physical Description:: xi, [1], 1152 pages ; 20 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. The note-book of William Blake : called the Rossetti manuscript / edited by Geoffrey Keynes.

Creator:: Blake, William, 1757–1827
Date:: MCMXXXV [1935]
Physical Description:: xii, 162, [1] pages, [120] pages of facsimile : illustrations ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. The writings of William Blake / edited in three volumes by Geoffrey Keynes.

Creator:: Blake, William, 1757–1827
Date:: MCMXXV [1925]
Physical Description:: 3 volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
Collection:: Reference Library

10. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil : with the first Eclogue and the Imitation by Ambrose Philips / the introduction by Geoffrey Keynes.

Creator:: Blake, William, 1757–1827
Date:: 1937
Physical Description:: 38, [14] pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. Sporting pictures at Lavington Park / Lord Woolavington.

Date:: 1927
Physical Description:: xx, 163 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton : from August the 3d to October the 12th, 1785.

Creator:: Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
Date:: 1785
Physical Description:: 1 v. ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. 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.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1794]
Physical Description:: 30 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. Catalogue of the valuable collection of engravings : including specimens of the Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Flemish, French, and English schools : amongst which will be found works of the following Masters, viz. : Aldegrever, Both, Durer (Albert), De Leu, Earlom, Goltzius, Houbraken, Hollar, Leyden (Lucas Van), Naiwincx, Ostade, Pentz, Rembrandt, Schoen (Martin), Sharpe, Visscher (John), Woollett &c. &c. : and a very complete collection of the works of Callot, containing many variations and drawings : likewise a set of the works of S. Della Bella, books of prints, &c. &c. : the property of that distinguished amateur, Charles Scarisbrick, Esq., deceased, removed from Scarisbrick Hall, Lancashire : which (by direction of the Will, and by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Monday, May 13, 1861, and following day, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:: [1861]
Physical Description:: 29, [1] pages ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. Catalogue of a collection of ancient & modern pictures, the property of a gentleman, including a fine whole-length portrait of the first Duchess of Grafton, by Sir. G. Kneller, from Lady Dungannon's collection : a pair of garden-scenes, by Dietricy : and works of T.S. Cooper, R.A., Th. Frere, and Verschuur : also, some capital portraits, the property of the right hon. James Wilson, deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Saturday, February 24, 1872, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:: [1872]
Physical Description:: 19, [1] pages ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. Catalogue of the renowned collection of works of art, formed by that distinguished connoisseur, Alexander Barker, Esq., deceased, late of 103, Piccadilly : which (by order of the executor) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Saturday, June 6, and on Monday, June 8, 1974, and three following days, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:: [1874]
Physical Description:: 60 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Panorama of Epsom Race Course / H. Alken lith.

Creator:: Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
Date:: May 31st, 1854
Physical Description:: 1 prints on 4 joined sheets : hand-colored lithograph ; sheets end-to-end 21 x 221 cm, rolled to 21 x 17 cm (scroll format)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Zastrozzi : a romance / by Percy Bysshe Shelley ; with an introduction by Phyllis Hartnoll and engravings by Cecil Keeling.

Creator:: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792–1822
Date:: 1955
Physical Description:: 131, [2] pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. A catalogue of the first part of the valuable collection of original drawings, by distinguished modern artists : the property of the late Sir Thomas Lawrence, President of the Royal Academy, deceased : comprising admirable specimens by Gainsborough, Wilson, the celebrated Brown of Rome, Cipriani, Wheatley, Fuselli, Flaxman, Stothard, Cosway, William Locke, Esq. and others, also by Sir Thomas Lawrence : and fine chalk drawings, from antique statues in the Louvre, by the most eminent French artists, from which the plates in the Musee Napoleon were engraved : which (by order of the executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his great room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday and Friday, the 20th and 21st of May, 1830, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1830]
Physical Description:: 18, [2] pages. ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. Catalogue of a highly important assemblage of ancient & modern pictures, from different private collections, including a portion of the collection of the well-known amateur, William Twopeny, Esq., deceased, late of Upper Grosvenor Street : and important works of Hogarth, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Lawrence, Romney, Turner, Wilson, Morland, Etty, Collins, Leslie, Constable, Müller, &c. &c. : which will sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great ROoms, 8, King Street, St James's Square, on Saturday, May 2, 1874, at on o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:: [1874]
Physical Description:: 20 pages ; 25 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. Enamel patch box.

Date:: ca. 1790
Physical Description:: 1 patch box : enamel, copper, glass ; 3.2 x 3.9 x 3 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the Van Ness family

22. A catalogue of a magnificent, truly superb, and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures : selected with very superior taste, and at an unbounded expence, from several of the most distinguished cabinets in Europe, the property of Robert Heathcote, Esq. : among the numerous chef d'oeuvres of the great and most admired Masters in this splendid collection are two celebrated pictures by Claude, which formerly graced the cabinet of the Duc de Choiseuil : the Magdalen, Dominichino, from the Udney Collection : a magnificent portrait of Lorenzo di Medici : a production of the united efforts of Mich. Angelo and Seb. Del Piombo : the Virgin and Child, L. Da Vinci : various beautiful landscapes, by S. Rosa, G. & N. Poussin, Cuyp, Wouvermans, Du Jardin, Teniers, Potter, &c. &c. &c. : sea pieces by Vandevelde & Backhuysen : choice gems by G. Dow, Mieris, Metzu, Jan Stein, Turburgh, &c : flower and fruit pieces, by Van Huysem and R. Ruysch : a fine statue of the Apollo Sauroctonos : which will be sold by auction, (without reserve) by Mr. H. Phillips, at his Great Room, New Bond Street, on Friday, April 5th, 1805, and following day, at half-past twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Phillips, H., -1840
Date:: [1805]
Physical Description:: 16 pages ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. Catalogue of the valuable collection of works of old masters : formed during a long series of years on the Continent and in the Country and selected under favourable circumstances from different celebrated Galleries, chiefly during a Residence of several years in Italy, by Sir George Hayter, Principal Painter in ordinary to Her Majesty &c. &c. who is quitting his Residence in London for the Continent : it will be sure to include the ... subject of Dorreggio, "L'Homme Sensuel ... : ...two specimens by Rembrandt, one of the the Portrait of Schrevelerus ... : ... also ... specimens of the following Great Masters : Raffaelle, Perugino, Parmegiano, Schedone, Baroccio, Van Dyck, Velasquez, L. Carracci, Ann Carracci, Ag. Carracci, Guido, Jordaens, G. Poussin, Guercino, Titian, Tintoretto, P. Veronses, Salvator Rosa : and a portrait of Ralph Sheldon, Esq., M.P. for Wilton, by Sir Joshua Reynolds : which will be sold by auctions, by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at their Great Room, 8, King Street, St. James's Square on May the 3rd, 1845, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1845]
Physical Description:: 13, [1] pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. Adrian Heath : paintings 1990 : 20 November-21 December 1990.

Creator:: Redfern Gallery
Date:: 1990
Physical Description:: 11 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jack W. C. Hagstrom, M.D.

25. Part II of the collection of engravings &c. of Christian Josi, Esq., deceased : consisting of the works of Hollar.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1829]
Physical Description:: 33 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. Woman in detail : a scientific survey / by Patrick Miller ; with drawings by Mark Severin.

Creator:: Miller, Patrick, 1885–1949
Date:: 1947
Physical Description:: 63, [1] pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. A catalogue of the genuine, entire and curious collection of prints and drawings, (bound and unbound) of the late Doctor Mead : consising of the works of the most eminent masters : and particularly of a matchless collection, containing 95 drawings of exotics, insects, fruit and flowers in water colours, on vellum, by Melian, in 2 vol. by Ehret, all colour'd from nature, and finished to the greatest perfection : which, (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Monday the 13th of January 1755, and the thirteen following evenings.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: [1755]
Physical Description:: 30 pages ; 19 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. A catalogue of the most extensive and magnificent collection of stained glass : the property and performance of those ingenious and celebrated artists, Mr. and Mr. Pearson : being the production of upwards of ten years labour : consisting of a variety of subjects, from the most renowned antient and modern historical, portrait and landscape painters : particularly, a whole length portrait of His Majestey, seated in his coronation robes, after Sir Joshua Reynolds : ditto of the Prince of Wales, after Barry, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Greenwood, at their room, in Leicester-Square, on Friday the 24th of April, 1795, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed on Monday, and catalogues had.

Creator:: Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England)
Date:: 1795
Physical Description:: 6 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. The catalogue of the very valuable museum, of that intelligent and well-known collector, the late William Smith, Esq. of Boston, in Lincolnshire : removed to London, to be sold, pursuant to his will : comprising manuscripts and missalls, on vellum, richly illuminated : cameos : intaglios : gems : medals : miniatures : vases : bronzes : large China jars : pagodas : beautiful model of a man of war, &c. &c. : small, but valuable library of books, in French, English, Spanish and Italian : a selection of admirable paintings, the works of the following Masters : Lionardo Da Vinci, Titian, Rubens, Le' Seur, Cuyp, Vander Heyden, Weenix, Teniers, Mieris, Canaletti, Vander Werf, Breughal, Dietrechi, Frank Hals, Rottenhamer, &c. &c. : including those exquisite pictures of flowers and fruit, companions, painted by Van Husum : for some time exhibited at the European Museum, universally admires, and ae matchless in beauty and preservation : and, will be sold by auction Peter Coxe, Burrell, and Foster, at Mr. Squibb's Great Rooms, Saville Row, on Tuesday, February 25, 1800, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed three days preceding the sale, except Sunday) when catalogues (price one shilling, to be returned to purchasers) may be had at the place of sale, and of Messs. Peter Coxe, Burell and Foster, Throgmorton Street.

Creator:: Peter Coxe, Burrell, and Foster (London, England)
Date:: [1800]
Physical Description:: 20 pages ; 25 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. A catalogue of the superb, most valuable and distinguished collection of Italian, Venetian, Flemish and Dutch pictures, antique marbles & bronzes, well known and celebrated throughout Europe : the property of Sir George Yonge, Bart. : containing select and superlatively fine performances of the following great Masters, viz : Salvator Rosa, Annibal Caracci, Pordenone, Pietro da Cortona, Paolo Veronese, Rubens, Vandyke, Guercino, Luca Giordano, Rembrandt, Gaspar Poussin, Claude, Murillo, Borgognone, Canaletti, Rosa Da Rivoli, Teniers, Hobbima, Wouvermans, Old Mieris, Vandervelde, Paul Brill, Paul Potter, Snyders, Fytt, Jan Steen, Metzu, Ostade, &c. : particularly two most magnificent and inestimable pictures of Dioenes and Democitus, by Salvator Rose : and two most rare bustos of Grecian sculpture, on pillars of Egyptian Porphyry, &c. &c. : the whole of which were collected abroad by Boucher Cleeve, Esq. in the early part of the last century, and have remained entire from that period to the present moment, in a perfect state of preservation : which will be sold by auction by Mr. White, on the premises, No, 4, Stratford Place, Oxford Street, on Monday, the 24th, and Tuesday, the 25th of March, 1806, a twelve o'clock.

Creator:: White, John, active 1785–1816
Date:: [1806]
Physical Description:: 23, [1] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. A country girl's account of the Exhibition / written & composed by G. Linley.

Creator:: Linley, George, 1798–1865
Date:: [1851?]
Physical Description:: 1 vocal score (9 pages) : color illustrations ; 35 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, & Dutch, pictures of the late Earl of Mulgrave : containing some of the finest works of the following great masters: Titian, Giorgione, Bassan, Schiavon, Claude, N. Poussin, G. Poussin, S. Rosa, Rubens, Vandyke, Ruysdael, Rembrandt, Wouvermans, De Koning, Teniers, Vanderneer &c. together with fourteen original works of David Wilkie, Esq. R.A.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1832]
Physical Description:: 7 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. Catalogue of the beautiful collection of pictures of the very highest class, of William Williams Hope, Esq., partly from Rushton Hall, Northamptonshire : also, his very choice and rare collection of Etruscan vases : antique bronzes : limosine enamels : exquisite enamels by Petitot : and miniatures, by Augustin : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at their Great Room, on Thursday, June 14, 1849, and two following days.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1849]
Physical Description:: 32 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. The spas of England, and principal sea-bathing places / By A. B. Granville. ...

Creator:: Granville, A. B. (Augustus Bozzi), 1783–1872
Date:: 1841
Physical Description:: 3 v., leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. The artist's repository and drawing magazine, exhibiting the principles of the polite arts in their various branches.

Date:: MDCCLXXXIV [1784]-MDCCXCIV [1794]
Physical Description:: 5 v., plates (some fold.) : tables ; 21 cm (8⁰)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. Costumes of the members of the University of Oxford.

Creator:: Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
Date:: [ca. 1840?]
Physical Description:: 1 folded sheet (17 p.) : all ill. ; 11 x 119 cm, folded to 11 x 7 cm, attached to boards 12 x 8 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. London Design Festival : celebrating 10 years of design, 14-23 September 2012.

Creator:: London Design Festival
Date:: 2012
Physical Description:: 224 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. Puck on Pegasus / by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell ... : illustrated by Leech, Tenniel, Doyle, Sir Noel Paton, Phiz, Portch, and M. Ellen Edwards : with a frontispiece by George Cruikshank.

Creator:: Cholmondeley-Pennell, H. (Henry), 1837–1915
Date:: 1868
Physical Description:: xii, 194 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Bert Boyson

39. The history of churches in England: wherein is shewn, the time, means, and manner of founding, building and endowing of churches, both cathedral and rural, with their furniture and appendages.

Creator:: Staveley, Thomas, 1626–1684
Date:: 1773
Physical Description:: 6 p.., 323 p. fold. plates. 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. The Dogs Cemetery, Hyde Park, London.

Date:: [approximately 1920]
Physical Description:: 1 postcard : b/w ; 10 x 14 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. The life of a racehorse / by John Mills ...

Creator:: Mills, John, -approximately 1885
Date:: 1854
Physical Description:: [6], 106 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. A catalogue of the remaining drawings, and books of drawings, of the late Rev. W. Gilpin, A.M., Vicar of Boldre : directed to be sold, for the purpose of compleating the endowment of his school : by auction, by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Wednesday, June the 6th, 1804.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1804]
Physical Description:: 2 parts ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. A catalogue of a collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures : chiefly of the cabinet class, in the highest preservation : including many fine specimens of Carracci, Guido, Poussin, Rubens, J. Steen, V. de Velde : particularly Christ carrying his Cross, J. De Marbeuge : The Assumption of the Virgin ... Vandyck : The Dutch Surgeon, Teniers : The Reposo and Companion, C. Maratti : Portrait of a Lady, Rembrandt : and a capital pair of portraits by Vanderhelst and William Vanderveldt : also, some fine cabinets, old china, bronzes, marbles, ivory carvings, &c. : the exclusive property of a Gentleman of refined taste, and collected by him at considerable expence : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Friday, June 21, 1805, and following day, at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1805]
Physical Description:: 11, [1] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. Contrasts; or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and similar buildings of the present day; shewing the present decay of taste: accompanied by appropriate text. By A. Welby Pugin ...

Creator:: Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
Date:: 1836
Physical Description:: 1 p.., iv, 50 p. front., 16 plates. 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. The gardens of England, by E. Adveno Brooke.

Creator:: Brooke, E. Adveno, fl. 1844–1864
Date:: [1858]
Physical Description:: [68] p. col. front., mounted ill., 25 col. plates. 55 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. The Epwell hunt : The Raby hunt : The Melton hunt.

Date:: 1847
Physical Description:: [2], 6 p. : ill. ; 36 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. The costume of the University of Oxford : illustrated by a series of engravings from original drawings by Thomas Uwins : to which is prefixed a brief account of the members and officers of that university.

Creator:: Uwins, Thomas, 1782–1857
Date:: MDCCCXV [1815]
Physical Description:: [6], 18 p., [17] leaves of plates : ill. ; 35 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. Titanic Memorial : Southampton 1914.

Date:: 1914
Physical Description:: 1 postcard : b/w ; 14 x 9 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. [List of stationery items for sale from Papeterie Marion along with information about their manufacturers].

Creator:: Papeterie Marion (Firm : London, England)
Date:: 1851
Physical Description:: 1 sheet ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. A catalogue of a very valuable and highly interesting collection of British portraits, from an early period : comprising specimens of nearly all the eminent artist who have flourished since that time, embracing most of the characters who have adorned the pages of history : .... the whole of which have been selected by the present proprietor with great judgement ... during nearly thirty years : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Oxenham & Son, at ... no. 353, Oxford Street, near the Pantheon, on ... 31st ... May, 1832, and following day.

Creator:: Oxenham & Son
Date:: [1832]
Physical Description:: 20 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

51. Catalogue of paintings from the collection of the Maréchal Soult, Duc de Dalmatie ; and other celebrated galleries, lately purchased in France and Italy, by Mr. Buchanan.

Date:: [approximately 1840?]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 19 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

52. Catalogue of the very important collection of pictures of the greatest English artists : formed by a Gentleman, deceased : comprising, among many other charming works of Etty, the celebrated subject of "The Graces" : "The Coral Fishers" : "To Arms Ye Brace", &c. &c. : and beautiful specimens of the following esteemed painters : Briggs, Sir A. Callcott, Collins, T. Sidney Cooper, E. A. Goodall, F. Goodall, Hancock, Herring, E. Landseer, Linnell, Martin, Morland, Müller, R. Redgrave, Turner, Sir D. Wilkie, Witherington, Woolmer : also, some pictures, by Old Masters in the Italian and Dutch Schools : which (by order of the Administrators) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at their Great Room, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Friday, July 13, 1849, and following day, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1849]
Physical Description:: 27, [1] pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

53. The plan and new descriptive catalogue of the European Museum, King Street, St. James Square : instituted for the promotion of the fine arts and the encouragement of British artists.

Creator:: European Museum
Date:: 1806
Physical Description:: viii, 9-57, [1] p. ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

54. A catalogue of the genuine and capital collection of pictures, by the most celebrated masters, of that late great and learned physician, Doctor Richard Mead, deceased : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 20th, 21st, and 22d of this instant March 1754 : the said collection will be exhibited to publick view from Monday the 18th instant, till the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day at twelve-o'clock : catalogues of which may be had gratis, at Mr. Langford's in the Great Piazza aforesaid : conditions of sale as usual.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: [1754]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

55. A description, accompanied by sixteen coloured plates, of the splendid decorations recently made to the Church of St. Neot, in Cornwall : at the sole expense of the Reverend Richard Gerveys Grylls / by J.P. Hedgeland ; to which are prefixed, some collections and translations respecting St. Neot, and the former state of his church, by Davies Gilbert, M.A., P.R.S., F.A.S.

Creator:: Hedgeland, John Pike, 1791–1873
Date:: MDCCCXXX [1830]
Physical Description:: [4], 67, [1] p., XVI leaves of plates : ill. ; 32 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

56. Johnson's dictionary, edited by the Reverend H.J. Todd.

Creator:: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Date:: August 1, 1814
Physical Description:: iv pages ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

57. Architectural remains of the reigns of Elizabeth and James I : from accurate drawings and measurements taken from existing specimens / by Charles James Richardson, F.S.A., M.I.B.A. ... ; vol. I.

Creator:: Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806–1871
Date:: 1840
Physical Description:: [4], 14, [2] pages, [32] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 55 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

58. Subjects after nature / by Newton Fielding ; in three parts, four plates each.

Creator:: Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799–1856
Date:: [1836]
Physical Description:: 3 pt. : chiefly ill. ; 28 x 38 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

59. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth / from a drawing of the time supposed to be by the hand of William Camden, then Clarencieux King at Arms in the posession of John Wilmot, Esq., F.A.S., who found it among the papers of his wife's grandfather, Peter Sainthill, Esq., and has since presented it to the British Museum

Creator:: Camden, William, 1551–1623
Date:: Apr. 23d., 1791]
Physical Description:: 8 p., [7] folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 x 40 cm. (fol.)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Hankins.

60. R. Ackermann's repository of fashions : containing elegant coloured engravings, with descriptions of fashionable female costumes, English and French.

Creator:: Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Date:: 1829
Physical Description:: 9 volumes : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

61. William Hermes album drawing copies : figures.

Creator:: Hermes, Wilhelm
Date:: [185-?]
Physical Description:: [24] leaves of plates : all ill. ; 14 x 23 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

62. A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence : in this collection are the most unquestionable and best performances of Raphael, Guido, Rubens, Rembrandt, S. Rosa, Mola, Corregio, Guerchino, C. Maratti, P. Veronese, Murillo, L. Da Vinci, Tintoret, Titian, Carracci, Claude, Cignani, Beughel, Poussin, Vandyke, Castigione, P. Cortona, Elsheimer, Schidone, &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Mess. Langford, at the Great Rooms, late belonging to the Society of Arts &c. opposite Beaufort Buildings, Strand : on Thursday, March 26, and the two following days : the said collection may be publickly viewed on Tuesday and Wednesday the 24th and 25th, and 'till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had, price six-pence, on the days of viewing, at the place of sale.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: [1778]
Physical Description:: 30 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

63. A catalogue of the select and reserved collection of very capital and valuable pictures, of Mr. Woodburn, Senior, retiring to the country, removed from his house at Knightsbridge : comprising a few grand specimens of the most celebrated Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch Masters ... : among them are particularly valuable, Christ and His Disciples at Emmaus, by Titian " The return of the Holy Family out of Egypt, by Vandyck : The Virgin and Child by Corregio ... : some singularly rare and curious portraits, among which are : Leonardo Da Vinci, painted by himself ... : Cardinal Borgia, by G. Romano : ... portrait of Endymion Porter, page of honor to Charles I, by Dobson : and others by Giorgione, Tintoretto, Luini, Parmegiano, Schidone, Baroccio, Carracci, Domenichino, N. Poussin, Holbein, Rubens, V. Dyck, Snyders, Rembrandt, Bol, Brauwer, Waterloo, Sir J. Reynolds, Barret, Morland, &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, the 12th day of May, 1821, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1821]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

64. Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper : a fairy drama, in three acts : adapted for the scenes and characters in the miniature theatre.

Date:: [between 1868-1885]
Physical Description:: 16 pages : illustrations ; 15 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus

65. Strickland's lithographic drawing of the ancient painted ceiling in the nave of Peterborough Cathedral. Together with descriptive letterpress.

Creator:: Strickland, William, 1787–1854
Date:: [1849]
Physical Description:: 12 p. fold. col. plate. 43 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

66. The administrative economy of the fine arts in England. By Edward Edwards ...

Creator:: Edwards, Edward, 1812–1886
Date:: 1840
Physical Description:: viii, [2], [11]-376 p. 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

67. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester / by Samuel Lysons ...

Creator:: Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
Date:: 1797
Physical Description:: [6], 20, [4], 21, [1] p., XL leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), map, plans ; 59 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

68. [Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]

Creator:: Golden Cockerel Press
Date:: [1943]
Physical Description:: 1 sheet ; 17 x 21 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

69. Catalogue of a remarkably choice collection of old Sèvres porcelain, the property of a well-known collector ... : also a small collection of Dresden and other porcelain and ornamental objects and a choice collection of old English porcelain, the property of a lady / which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods ... March 19, 1874.

Creator:: Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:: 1874
Physical Description:: 16 pages, [4] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

70. For good & cheap and effective printing go to J.E. Branch, 168, Victoria Park Road Broadway, South Hackney, N.E.

Creator:: J. E. Branch (Firm)
Date:: [1891?]
Physical Description:: 1 sheet ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

71. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased) : consisting of the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Guido, Tintoret, C. Lorraine, Sal. Rosa, Vandyck, D. Teniers, Elsheimer, Sir P. Lely : also of a sixteen month repeating clock, by Tompion, of most exquisite workmanship, in an ebony case, elegantly enriched with silver and other ornaments : which (by order of the Hon. Lady Yonge) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Thursday the 10th of this instant May 1764 : the same may be viewed on Tuesday the 8th Instant, and till the time of sale, which will begin punctually at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Mr. Langford and Son
Date:: [1764]
Physical Description:: 3, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

72. A catalogue of the curious museum of a Gentleman, deceased : consisting of a collection of cabinet pictures, drawings, fine prints, framed and glazed, bronzes, marbles, carvings in ivory, roman earthen ware, curious and valuable shells, minerals, fossils, and petrifactions, fine dresden, oriental, and old Chelsea ornamental procelane, some pieces of engraved crystal, a few volumes of very rare scarce books, two library book cases, a paair of elegnat inlaid commodes, curious old Japan cabinets, a capital piece of grotto work, and other valuable miscellaneous articles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at this Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Wednesday, May 11th."

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1791]
Physical Description:: [13]-[14], 15-19, [1] pages ; 22 x 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

73. A descriptive, explanatory, and critical, catalogue of fifty of the earliest pictures contained in the National gallery of Great Britain. By John Landseer ...

Creator:: Landseer, John, 1769–1852
Date:: 1834
Physical Description:: 2 p.., [vii]-xxviii, 424 p. 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

74. Pictures at Middle Hill. 1862.

Creator:: Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792–1872
Date:: 1863]
Physical Description:: 3 p. 34 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

75. Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter : communicated at the instance of Seth [Ward] Lord Bishop of that see. Anno MDCLXV.

Date:: 1728]
Physical Description:: [2], 7, [1] p. ; 34 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

76. Illustrations of domestic architecture in England, : during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, as exemplified in the interior of the residence of John Danby Palmer, Esq. situated in the borough-town of Great Yarmouth, in the county of Norfolk, with notices of the house and its proprietors. / By Charles John Palmer ... The plates engraved by H. Shaw ...

Creator:: Palmer, Charles John, 1805–1882
Date:: 1838
Physical Description:: 25, [11] p., [44] leaves of plates : ill., plans, port. ; 39 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

77. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany : preached at Lincoln's Inn, April 18, 1619 : printed from the original version in the Lothian and Ashmole manuscripts, and from XXVI sermons / edited by Evelyn Mary Simpson.

Creator:: Donne, John, 1572–1631
Date:: 1932
Physical Description:: [6], 79, [2] pages ; 30 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

78. The Lord's song : a sermon / by Eric Gill.

Creator:: Gill, Eric, 1882–1940
Date:: 1934
Physical Description:: 15, [1] pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

79. A catalogue of a most valuable collection of Oriental manuscripts : the property of a Gentleman, late in the East India Company's Service, and collected by him at great expence in Bengal : consisting of the most celebrated poetical and some are historical works in the Persian language, richly illuminated and embellished with miniatures : specimens of calligraphy, and books of high-finished miniature paintings, illustrating the mythology, the modes of music, and the costume of India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Thursday the 9th March, 1809, at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1809]
Physical Description:: 8, [1] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

80. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of pictures, the entire property of a gentleman : including particularly an Italian Fair, a capital picture by J. Both : a March of Cavalry, by S. Rosa : a group of dogs, by Paul Potter : a pair of English views, by Callcott, R. A. : a view of Stourhead, by Barrett : an interior, a capital picture, by Morland : a pair from Telemachus, by Westall : also capital specimens of the following Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch Masters, viz Parmegiano, Palma, L. Carracci, Guido, Albano, Cantarini, S. Rosa, Mola, F. Lauri, Vernet, Claude, Hobbima, Terburg, G. Dow, Berghem, Wouvermans, V. Der Neer, V. De Velde, Wynants, Teniers, P. Potter, J. Steen, Lingelback, Maas : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie & Manson, at their Great Room, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Saturday, May the 28th, 1831, at one o'clock precisely : may be publicly viewed two days preceding, and catalogues had at Messrs. Christie & Manson's Office, 8, King Street, St. James's Square.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1831]
Physical Description:: 7, [1] pages ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

81. A catalogue of all the finished drawings in water colours, by John Glover, Esq. : so eminently distinguished for his great superiority in that department of the art, consisting of many of his most magnificent and favorite productions, hitherto reserved by him as the finest specimens of his talents : abounding in the romantic and beautiful scenery of the mountains and lakes of England, Scotland, Wales, and Switzerland : which it is acknowledged he portrays with a fidelity that rivals nature : and with these will be found, numerous Claude-like Italian views, highly interesting for their classical characters, their sweetness and amenity : also, the remainder of his paintings in oil, rich beyond example in those fairy scenes of lochs and glens, of woods and mountains, enriched with gleams of sun-shine, in which the artist so remarkably excels : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Stanley, at his rooms, 21, Old Bond Street, on Tuesday the 18th of May, 1830, and following day, at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Stanley, George (Auctioneer)
Date:: [1830]
Physical Description:: 12 pages ; 25 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

82. Lorenzo's critical letters (second series) : on the exhibition of the Worcester institution / by Wm. Carey, H.M.P.A.A., &c. &c.

Creator:: Carey, William, 1759–1839
Date:: 1834-1835
Physical Description:: 2 volumes ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

83. Grove-Hill : a descriptive poem, with An ode to Mithra / by the author of Indian antiquities ; the engravings on wood by J. Anderson, from drawings by G. Samuel.

Creator:: Maurice, Thomas, 1754–1824
Date:: 1799
Physical Description:: [6], 76 pages, [15] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 30 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.

84. Sketches, graphic and descriptive, &c. for a history of the decorative painting : applied to English architecture during the middle ages / by E.L. Blackburne, F.S.A., architect ...

Creator:: Blackburne, Edward Lushington
Date:: 1847
Physical Description:: iv, 88, [2] pages, [23] leaves of plates : color illustrations ; 40 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

85. Lawson Wood sketchbook, 1890-1893.

Creator:: Wood, Lawson, 1878–1957
Date:: 1890-1893
Physical Description:: 1 v. ; 9 x 14 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

86. A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, drawings and studies by that ingenious and very admired artist, R. Freebairn, Esq. Dec. : consisting of two grand landscapes, composed in fine classic taste, sundry sketch books, copper plate and impressions, &c. : also a few high finished drawings and pictures, of R. Cleveley, Esq. Dec. : the valuable collection of crayon paintings, miniatures, pictures in oil, &c. of Ozias Humphreys, Esq. R.A. Dec. : among the pictures are an original picture, Head of Christ, by Fra: Bartolomeo : a portrait of Pope Paul the IIId by Titian : and several copies of celebrated pictures made by Mr. Humphreys during the course of his studies in Italy : also a few valuable reserved sketches and finished pictures, by that much admired artist, George Romney, Esq. Dec. : among the finished pictures are, Sir Isaac Newton contemplating the Phenomena of the Prism : Ophelia : Titania : and Dying Damsel : and a few fine Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Friday, June 2th, 1810, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1810]
Physical Description:: 11, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

87. A catalogue of a collection of fine proofs, and early impressions of Sir R. Strange's works : the property of the late Sir Robert Strange : consisting of proofs, of Charles I, in his robes : Charles, with the Marquess of Hamilton and Henrietta Maria : Death of Dido : Venus and Adonis : fine early impressions of all the plates, and two complete sets of the works : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie & Manson, at their Great Room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesday, April 27, 1836, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1836]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

88. Catalogue of a portion of the gallery of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Lucca : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at their Great Room, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Saturday, July the 25th, 1840, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie & Manson
Date:: [1840]
Physical Description:: 10 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

89. A catalogue of the genuine and valuable library of books of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Liverpool, deceased : brought from His Lordship's late residence, Coombe Wood, Surrey : comprising an excellent assemblage of history, English antiquities, Law, Divinity, General Science, Voyages and Travels, French and Italian Literature, Greek and Latin Classics, Lexicons, &c. ... : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, in King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday, the 19th of November, 1829, and two following days, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1829]
Physical Description:: 36 pages ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

90. A catalogue of a superb assemblage of ornamental Parisian furniture and porcelain : a few drawings and miniatures, and three cabinets of conchology : of His Royal Highness the Duke of York, deceased : which (by order of the executors,) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, no. 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday, April the 5th, 1827, and three following days, at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1827]
Physical Description:: 22 pages ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

91. Bernard Delfont & Tom Arnold present Harry Secombe in Pickwick : a new musical.

Creator:: Saville Theatre (London, England)
Date:: [approximately 1963?]
Physical Description:: 1 sheet ([1] page) : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

92. A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank : consisting of the Dutch and Flemish schools which contain a valuable and interesting series of painters' etchings, including the best works of Berghem, Karl Du Jardin, Ruysdael, Ostade, Waterlook, Swaneveldt, &c, proofs and fine impressions of the principal productions of Visscher and Suyderhoef, a large assemblage of the works of Rubens and Van Dyck ... foreign portraits particularly French ... engravings by Raffaelle Morghen ... some fine productions of the modern Italian & French schools by Anderloni, Volpato, Desnoyers, Müller &c. which together with the portfolios which contained this collection will be sold by auction / by Mr. Phillips.

Creator:: Phillips, H., -1840
Date:: [1834]
Physical Description:: 81 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

93. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester : manuscript.

Creator:: Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Date:: 1797? December 4
Physical Description:: 1 item ; 25 x 18 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

94. The Fairway : South Bank Exhibition : Festival of Britain 1951.

Creator:: Valentine & Sons
Date:: 1951
Physical Description:: 1 postcard : photograph ; 10 x 14 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

95. Designs for the pavillon at Brighton : humbly inscribed to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales / by H. Repton, Esq. ; with the assistance of his sons, J.A. Repton and G.S. Repton, architects.

Creator:: Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
Date:: 1808
Physical Description:: [4], x, 41, [1] pages, [10] leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations ; 51 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

96. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities : the property of A. E. Van Braam, Esq. : Chief of the direction of the Dutch East India Company at Canton, and second in the Dutch Embassy, to the Court of Pekin, in the years 1794 and 1795, of which, Mr. Van Braam will speedily publish an authentic account : the whole of which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Friday, February the 15th, 1799, at one o'clock.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1799]
Physical Description:: 10 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

97. A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, sold by order of the assignees of Mr. Michael Bryan : also a select and truly capital collection of chiefly cabinet Italian, French, Flemish & Dutch pictures of the purest class, the genuine property of a collector : distinguished for his refined taste : comprising the choicest specimens of the following celebrated Masters, in the highest preservations, viz : Bassano, Schidone, Garofolo, Carracci, Domenichino, Guido, Guercino, Lanfranco, Murillo, Poussin, S. Bourdon, Rubens, V. Dyck, Teniersm Bauwer, V. de Velde, V. der Heyde, J. Stein, Pynaker, Both, Hobbima, Wouvermans, Le Nain, Schulken : and an assemblage of bronzes and ancient and modern sculpture : and five capital oriinal pictures, viz. Diogenes and Heraclitus, by S. Rosa ... : Venus requesting armour for Æneas, Rubens : Susannah & he Elders, Jordaens : and Venus & Satyr, Rombout : the property of the late Marquis of Lansdowne, and removed from Lansdowne House : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Friday, May he 25th, 1810 and following day, punctually at one o'clock.

Creator:: Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:: [1810]
Physical Description:: 15, [1] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

98. Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales; the drawings made from sketches taken expressly for this work, by Robert Garland ... With descriptions by Thomas Moule ...

Creator:: Winkles, Benjamin
Date:: 1836-42
Physical Description:: 3 v. plates, plans. 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

99. An account of all the pictures exhibited in the rooms of the British Institution, from 1813 to 1823 : belonging to the nobility and gentry of England : with remarks, critical and explanatory ...

Creator:: British Institution
Date:: 1824
Physical Description:: xxxvi, 320 p. ; 20 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

100. Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased : comprising dramatic literature, Greek and Latin classics, and valuable books in English, French, and Italian literature ... : also the collection of pictures, drawings, and engravings, sculpture, bronzes, and ornamental objects, and some decorative furniture, which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods on Tuesday, July 8, 1873 and following day at one o'clock precisely.

Creator:: Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:: [1873]
Physical Description:: 30 pages ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

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1. A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. : in the various collections of the Right Honourable Baroness Lucas, Viscount Palmerston, George Hibbert Esq., Dr. Monro, and several other gentlemen.

2. A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. : in the various collections of the Right Honourable Baroness Lucas, Viscount Palmerston, George Hibbert, Esq., Dr. Monro, and several other gentlemen.

3. The harbours of England / engraved by Thomas Lupton, from original drawings made expressly for the work by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. ; with illustrative text by J. Ruskin ...

4. Turner's rivers of England : sixteen drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., and three by Thomas Girtin / mezzotinted by Thomas Lupton, Charles Turner, and other engravers ; with descriptions by Mrs. Hofland.

5. Picturesque views in England and Wales / from drawings by J.M.W. Turner, Esq. R.A. ; engraved under the superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath ; with descriptive and historic illustrations by H.E. Lloyd., Esq. ; in two volumes.

6. The complete writings of William Blake : with all the variant readings / edited by Geoffrey Keynes.

7. Poetry and prose of William Blake / edited by Geoffrey Keynes ; complete in one volume.

8. The note-book of William Blake : called the Rossetti manuscript / edited by Geoffrey Keynes.

9. The writings of William Blake / edited in three volumes by Geoffrey Keynes.

10. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil : with the first Eclogue and the Imitation by Ambrose Philips / the introduction by Geoffrey Keynes.

11. Sporting pictures at Lavington Park / Lord Woolavington.

12. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton : from August the 3d to October the 12th, 1785.

17. Panorama of Epsom Race Course / H. Alken lith.

18. Zastrozzi : a romance / by Percy Bysshe Shelley ; with an introduction by Phyllis Hartnoll and engravings by Cecil Keeling.

21. Enamel patch box.

24. Adrian Heath : paintings 1990 : 20 November-21 December 1990.

25. Part II of the collection of engravings &c. of Christian Josi, Esq., deceased : consisting of the works of Hollar.

26. Woman in detail : a scientific survey / by Patrick Miller ; with drawings by Mark Severin.

31. A country girl's account of the Exhibition / written & composed by G. Linley.

34. The spas of England, and principal sea-bathing places / By A. B. Granville. ...

35. The artist's repository and drawing magazine, exhibiting the principles of the polite arts in their various branches.

36. Costumes of the members of the University of Oxford.

37. London Design Festival : celebrating 10 years of design, 14-23 September 2012.

38. Puck on Pegasus / by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell ... : illustrated by Leech, Tenniel, Doyle, Sir Noel Paton, Phiz, Portch, and M. Ellen Edwards : with a frontispiece by George Cruikshank.

39. The history of churches in England: wherein is shewn, the time, means, and manner of founding, building and endowing of churches, both cathedral and rural, with their furniture and appendages.

40. The Dogs Cemetery, Hyde Park, London.

41. The life of a racehorse / by John Mills ...

42. A catalogue of the remaining drawings, and books of drawings, of the late Rev. W. Gilpin, A.M., Vicar of Boldre : directed to be sold, for the purpose of compleating the endowment of his school : by auction, by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Wednesday, June the 6th, 1804.

44. Contrasts; or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and similar buildings of the present day; shewing the present decay of taste: accompanied by appropriate text. By A. Welby Pugin ...

45. The gardens of England, by E. Adveno Brooke.

46. The Epwell hunt : The Raby hunt : The Melton hunt.

47. The costume of the University of Oxford : illustrated by a series of engravings from original drawings by Thomas Uwins : to which is prefixed a brief account of the members and officers of that university.

48. Titanic Memorial : Southampton 1914.

49. [List of stationery items for sale from Papeterie Marion along with information about their manufacturers].

51. Catalogue of paintings from the collection of the Maréchal Soult, Duc de Dalmatie ; and other celebrated galleries, lately purchased in France and Italy, by Mr. Buchanan.

53. The plan and new descriptive catalogue of the European Museum, King Street, St. James Square : instituted for the promotion of the fine arts and the encouragement of British artists.

56. Johnson's dictionary, edited by the Reverend H.J. Todd.

57. Architectural remains of the reigns of Elizabeth and James I : from accurate drawings and measurements taken from existing specimens / by Charles James Richardson, F.S.A., M.I.B.A. ... ; vol. I.

58. Subjects after nature / by Newton Fielding ; in three parts, four plates each.

60. R. Ackermann's repository of fashions : containing elegant coloured engravings, with descriptions of fashionable female costumes, English and French.

61. William Hermes album drawing copies : figures.

64. Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper : a fairy drama, in three acts : adapted for the scenes and characters in the miniature theatre.

65. Strickland's lithographic drawing of the ancient painted ceiling in the nave of Peterborough Cathedral. Together with descriptive letterpress.

66. The administrative economy of the fine arts in England. By Edward Edwards ...

67. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester / by Samuel Lysons ...

68. [Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]

70. For good & cheap and effective printing go to J.E. Branch, 168, Victoria Park Road Broadway, South Hackney, N.E.

73. A descriptive, explanatory, and critical, catalogue of fifty of the earliest pictures contained in the National gallery of Great Britain. By John Landseer ...

74. Pictures at Middle Hill. 1862.

75. Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter : communicated at the instance of Seth [Ward] Lord Bishop of that see. Anno MDCLXV.

77. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany : preached at Lincoln's Inn, April 18, 1619 : printed from the original version in the Lothian and Ashmole manuscripts, and from XXVI sermons / edited by Evelyn Mary Simpson.

78. The Lord's song : a sermon / by Eric Gill.

82. Lorenzo's critical letters (second series) : on the exhibition of the Worcester institution / by Wm. Carey, H.M.P.A.A., &c. &c.

83. Grove-Hill : a descriptive poem, with An ode to Mithra / by the author of Indian antiquities ; the engravings on wood by J. Anderson, from drawings by G. Samuel.

84. Sketches, graphic and descriptive, &c. for a history of the decorative painting : applied to English architecture during the middle ages / by E.L. Blackburne, F.S.A., architect ...

85. Lawson Wood sketchbook, 1890-1893.

88. Catalogue of a portion of the gallery of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Lucca : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at their Great Room, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Saturday, July the 25th, 1840, at one o'clock precisely.

91. Bernard Delfont & Tom Arnold present Harry Secombe in Pickwick : a new musical.

93. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester : manuscript.

94. The Fairway : South Bank Exhibition : Festival of Britain 1951.

95. Designs for the pavillon at Brighton : humbly inscribed to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales / by H. Repton, Esq. ; with the assistance of his sons, J.A. Repton and G.S. Repton, architects.

98. Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales; the drawings made from sketches taken expressly for this work, by Robert Garland ... With descriptions by Thomas Moule ...

99. An account of all the pictures exhibited in the rooms of the British Institution, from 1813 to 1823 : belonging to the nobility and gentry of England : with remarks, critical and explanatory ...