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Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape
circa 1790
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868. The paths of life /
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868
The paths of life
[circa 1840]
The wonders of the world :
The wonders of the world
[ca. 1843]
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools :
Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842
The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools
1836
Mills, W. C., artist. The bible wheel :
Mills, W. C.
The bible wheel
[1881?]
Barklie, John R., creator. [Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55].
Barklie, John R.
[Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55]
1855
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829-1925, photographer. Photogenic drawings of various objects /
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829–1925
Photogenic drawings of various objects
1848-1859
Newton, T. The mansion of bliss :
Newton, T
The mansion of bliss
1822
European polyorama :
European polyorama
[approximately 1851]
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
1647
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ...
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ..
anno Christi Opt. Max. MDXIII. Marcii XII [1513]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
Dilnot, John. Winter buds /
Dilnot, John
Winter buds
2008
E. & S.R. Richards. Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London.
E. & S.R. Richards
Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London
1891
Memento mori ring.
Memento mori ring
1689
Dummer, Edmund, -1712. A survey and description of the principal harbours :
Dummer, Edmund, -1712
A survey and description of the principal harbours
1698
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]
Gulflocher, Leopolde. Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre.
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854- This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British /
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
Parkes, Zachariah, creator. Zachariah Parkes, Digbeth, Birmingham :
Parkes, Zachariah
Zachariah Parkes, Digbeth, Birmingham
[between 1820 and 1840?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Called to the rescue :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Called to the rescue
[1880]
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love
mid-19th century
Dry drug jar.
Dry drug jar
circa 1750
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Bonnell, Mandy. The second life of shells /
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801-1886, artist. Drawings of England and India.
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801–1886
Drawings of England and India
1817-1852
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[1817?]
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party.
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride :
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride
[approximately 1905]
Sincere good wishes for Christmas.
Sincere good wishes for Christmas
[1880?]
Douglas, Helen, 1952- book artist. Follow the river.
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Follow the river
2015-2017
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853- Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets.
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853–
Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets
1879-1881
Barnard, George, 1807-1890. The Continental drawing book :
Barnard, George, 1807–1890
The Continental drawing book
Jany. 2nd, 1837
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863. engraver. Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
[1824]
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880. Souvenir of the bal costume.
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796–1880
Souvenir of the bal costume
1843
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
Sullivan, Dennis. A picturesque tour through Ireland /
Sullivan, Dennis
A picturesque tour through Ireland
1824
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800-1877. The pencil of nature /
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800–1877
The pencil of nature
1844 [i.e. 1844-1846]
Dilnot, John. Weeds and pests.
Dilnot, John
Weeds and pests
2009
London manners and dandy fashions.
London manners and dandy fashions
[approximately 1825?]
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
Hindoostan :
Hindoostan
[1822]
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879, author. The origin and progress of the art of writing :
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
The origin and progress of the art of writing
MDCCCLIII [1853]
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. The history of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England begun in the year 1641 :
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609–1674
The history of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England begun in the year 1641
1702-1704
A panoramic view of the holy city of Benares.
A panoramic view of the holy city of Benares
1827
Graves, George, 1754-1839. The naturalist's pocket-book, or, Tourist's companion :
Graves, George, 1754–1839
The naturalist's pocket-book, or, Tourist's companion
1818
[Thomas Braythwait writing his will]
[Thomas Braythwait writing his will]
ca. 1607
Helmingham herbal and bestiary.
Helmingham herbal and bestiary
circa 1500
Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers.
Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers
approximately 1880
Tracy, Thomas. Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition :
Tracy, Thomas
Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition
1732
Winsor & Newton. Ever pointed tubular drawing pencils.
Winsor & Newton
Ever pointed tubular drawing pencils
[1858?]
Kane, Gregory, active 1851, creator. Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ... :
Kane, Gregory, active 1851
Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ...
1851
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ..
mid-19th century
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833, artist, printmakter, publisher. To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated
[circa 1802]
Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester :
Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester
[approximately 1860?]
Aladdin, or, The Wonderful lamp :
Aladdin, or, The Wonderful lamp
[between 1876 and 1917]
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879. A record of the Black Prince.
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
A record of the Black Prince
1849
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807-1854, artist. Sketchbook.
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807–1854
Sketchbook
circa 1830
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline. Daylight /
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Daylight
2006
Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon.
Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon
1918
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind
[approximately 1860]
[Three-dimensional cut-paper album card].
[Three-dimensional cut-paper album card]
[approximately 1890]
Burchell, William J. (William John), 1781-1863. Travels in the interior of southern Africa /
Burchell, William J. (William John), 1781–1863
Travels in the interior of southern Africa
1822-1824
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker), creator. Tender feet :
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker)
Tender feet
[approximately 1851]
Stencils.
Stencils
late 19th century
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, creator. Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family :
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family
[approximately 1849?]
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
Simkin, Henry James, -1896, creator. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson]
1891
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings :
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England)
T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings
approximately 1850
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales), creator. [Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel].
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel]
[184-?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine
mid-19th century
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople
1814 [i.e. 1821?]
Morris, William, 1834-1896. The roots of the mountains :
Morris, William, 1834–1896
The roots of the mountains
MDCCCXC [1890]
Cope, Charles West, 1811-1890, artist. Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs.
Cope, Charles West, 1811–1890
Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs
1822
Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. A treatise on ancient armour and weapons, :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
A treatise on ancient armour and weapons,
Henderson & Co., Day & Electric Light Studios Rochdale. Photographic postcard of a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman /
Henderson & Co., Day & Electric Light Studios Rochdale
Photographic postcard of a three-quarter length portrait of a young woman
[189-?]
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684-1756, engraver. Album of Rococo ornamental designs of gardens, flora and fauna, games and pastimes, costume, chinoiserie, hermits and grottoes, occupations, cities and villages, saints and martyrs, and biblical scenes.
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684–1756
Album of Rococo ornamental designs of gardens, flora and fauna, games and pastimes, costume, chinoiserie, hermits and grottoes, occupations, cities and villages, saints and martyrs, and biblical scenes
circa 1735-1750
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light
[approximately 1870]
Remember me :
Remember me
1881
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.
Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain
1868
[Valentines card].
[Valentines card]
[approximately 1890?]
La Fontaine in the game of the goose.
La Fontaine in the game of the goose
[ca. 1810]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
Ralfe, James, active 1820-1829. The naval chronology of Great Britain, or, An historical account of naval and maritime events, from the commencement of the War in 1803, to the end of the year 1816 :
Ralfe, James, active 1820–1829
The naval chronology of Great Britain, or, An historical account of naval and maritime events, from the commencement of the War in 1803, to the end of the year 1816
1820
Wood, Hugh. Views in France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, and Italy.
Wood, Hugh
Views in France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, and Italy
[1840?]
Riley, Bridget, 1931- Bridget Riley :
Riley, Bridget, born 1931
Bridget Riley
[1965]
Bonnell, Mandy, book artist. Bethany seeds /
Bonnell, Mandy
Bethany seeds
2013
Classical School (Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, England), creator. Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford.
Classical School (Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, England)
Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford
1880
Herring, William. W. Herring, dealer in all sorts of pheasants, fancy poultry, swans, water fowl, gold and silver fish, sporting and fancy dogs :
Herring, William
W. Herring, dealer in all sorts of pheasants, fancy poultry, swans, water fowl, gold and silver fish, sporting and fancy dogs
approximately 1835
Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ...
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..
1808