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Magazzari, Giovanni. Trattato della composizione e dell'ornamento de' giardini.
Magazzari, Giovanni
Trattato della composizione e dell'ornamento de' giardini
1841
Trotter, William Edward. Select illustrated topography of thirty miles round London;
Trotter, William Edward
Select illustrated topography of thirty miles round London;
1839
British Museum. Map Room. Catalogue of printed maps, charts and plans.
British Museum. Map Room
Catalogue of printed maps, charts and plans
1968
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. History of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1804 [i.e. 1814?, 1804]
Prospectus and specimens of the wood engravings which will accompany the text of the Oriental album;
Prospectus and specimens of the wood engravings which will accompany the text of the Oriental album;
1847
France. Sovereign (1774-1792 : Louis XVI) Déclaration du roi, donnée à Versailles,
France. Sovereign (1774–1792 : Louis XVI)
Déclaration du roi, donnée à Versailles,
1778]
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846. Description of Haydon's picture of The great meeting of delegates
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786–1846
Description of Haydon's picture of The great meeting of delegates
[1841]
England. Sovereign (1422-1461 : Henry VI) An ancient confirmation deed,
England. Sovereign (1422–1461 : Henry VI)
An ancient confirmation deed,
1818
Albemarle, George Thomas Keppel, Earl of, 1799-1891. Personal narrative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia, in the year 1824.
Albemarle, George Thomas Keppel, Earl of, 1799–1891
Personal narrative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia, in the year 1824
1827
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850. A manual of fresco and encaustic painting containing ample instructions for executing works of these descriptions.
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781–1850
A manual of fresco and encaustic painting containing ample instructions for executing works of these descriptions
1843
Edwards, W. C. (William Charles), 1900-1979. Proposals for publishing by subscription, A portrait of the Right Rev. Father in God, Henry Bathurst, Lord Bishop of Norwich; :
Edwards, W. C. (William Charles), 1900–1979
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A portrait of the Right Rev. Father in God, Henry Bathurst, Lord Bishop of Norwich;
1816
The history and adventures of Little Henry :
The history and adventures of Little Henry
1977
A collection of plans of the principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland :
A collection of plans of the principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland
[1764]
Bourne, Henry, 1696-1733. The history of Newcastle upon Tyne, or, The ancient and present state of that town /
Bourne, Henry, 1696–1733
The history of Newcastle upon Tyne, or, The ancient and present state of that town
1736
Leake, John, cartographer. An exact surveigh of the streets, lanes and churches comprehend[e]d within the ruins of the city of London :
Leake, John
An exact surveigh of the streets, lanes and churches comprehend[e]d within the ruins of the city of London
[1723]
Nimrod, 1778-1843, author. Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton, Esq., of Halston, Shropshire ... :
Nimrod, 1778–1843
Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton, Esq., of Halston, Shropshire ...
1837
Morgan, Octavius, 1803-1888. Notice of a tessellated pavement discovered in the churchyard, Caerleon /
Morgan, Octavius, 1803–1888
Notice of a tessellated pavement discovered in the churchyard, Caerleon
1866
Pendred, Gerald. An inventory of British sporting art in United Kingdom public collections /
Pendred, Gerald
An inventory of British sporting art in United Kingdom public collections
1987
Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793-1867. Stanfield's Coast scenery :
Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793–1867
Stanfield's Coast scenery
1847
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Oxford deceas'd :
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720–1749
A catalogue of the collection of the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Oxford deceas'd
[1742]
Cantabrigia depicta :
Cantabrigia depicta
[1763]
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. A description of the island of Jamaica :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
A description of the island of Jamaica
1678
Tunstall, Cuthbert, 1474-1559, author. De arte supputandi libri quattuor Cutheberti Tonstalli.
Tunstall, Cuthbert, 1474–1559
De arte supputandi libri quattuor Cutheberti Tonstalli
Anno Verbi incarnati, MDXXII, pridie idus Octobris [1522 October 14]
Northcote, James, 1746-1831. Conversations of James Northcote, Esq., R.A. /
Northcote, James, 1746–1831
Conversations of James Northcote, Esq., R.A.
1830
Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965. Journey of the magi /
Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888–1965
Journey of the magi
[1927]
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667, author. Architectura civilis, das ist, Eigentliche Beschreibung wie ma[n] nach bester Form vnd gerechter Regul ... aufführen vnnd erbawen soll /
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura civilis, das ist, Eigentliche Beschreibung wie ma[n] nach bester Form vnd gerechter Regul ... aufführen vnnd erbawen soll
anno MDC XXVIII [1628]
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Sketches in architecture :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Sketches in architecture
MDCCXCVIII [1798]
Some early American hunters,
Some early American hunters,
1928
Sprange, J. (Jasper), 1746-1823. The Tunbridge Wells guide, or, An account of the ancient and present state of that place :
Sprange, J. (Jasper), 1746–1823
The Tunbridge Wells guide, or, An account of the ancient and present state of that place
1780
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Twelfth book, containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriages :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Twelfth book, containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriages
[1816]
Arnald, George, 1763-1841. Picturesque scenery on the river Meuse, from the city of Liege to that of Mezieres.
Arnald, George, 1763–1841
Picturesque scenery on the river Meuse, from the city of Liege to that of Mezieres
1835
Badeslade, J. Vitruvius brittanicus :
Badeslade, J
Vitruvius brittanicus
1739
Bennet, James Henry, 1816-1891. Winter in the south of Europe, or, Mentone, the Riviera, Corsica, Sicily, and Biarritz, as winter climates /
Bennet, James Henry, 1816–1891
Winter in the south of Europe, or, Mentone, the Riviera, Corsica, Sicily, and Biarritz, as winter climates
1865
Mawman, Joseph, 1759-1827. An excursion to the Highlands of Scotland and the English lakes with recollections, descriptions, and references to historical facts.
Mawman, Joseph, 1759–1827
An excursion to the Highlands of Scotland and the English lakes with recollections, descriptions, and references to historical facts
1805
Aesop's fables.
Aesop's fables
ca. 1750]
Brown, Richard, architect. The principles of practical perspective, or, Scenographic projection :
Brown, Richard, architect
The principles of practical perspective, or, Scenographic projection
1815
Catton, Charles, 1756-1819, artist, engraver. Animals drawn from nature and engraved in aqua-tinta /
Catton, Charles, 1756–1819
Animals drawn from nature and engraved in aqua-tinta
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Rutter, John, 1796-1851, author, publisher. Delineations of Fonthill and its Abbey /
Rutter, John, 1796–1851
Delineations of Fonthill and its Abbey
MDCCCXXII [1823]
Congreve, William, Sir, 1772-1828. A treatise on the general principles, powers and facility of application of the Congreve rocket system, as compared with artillery :
Congreve, William, Sir, 1772–1828
A treatise on the general principles, powers and facility of application of the Congreve rocket system, as compared with artillery
1827
Coxe, William, 1747-1828. [Plates from William Coxe's Travels in Switzerland]
Coxe, William, 1747–1828
[Plates from William Coxe's Travels in Switzerland]
[1794]
Douglas, Robert. Peerage of Scotland.
Douglas, Robert
Peerage of Scotland
1764
The art of dress, or, Guide to the toilette :
The art of dress, or, Guide to the toilette
MDCCCXXXIX [1839]
Lithographic antitheses :
Lithographic antitheses
[1820]
Paterson, J. S. Scenery in Angus and Mearns.
Paterson, J. S
Scenery in Angus and Mearns
ca. 1824]
Smith, Thomas, fl. 1825. Art de peindre a l'aquarelle :
Smith, Thomas, fl. 1825
Art de peindre a l'aquarelle
1828
Salter, Ann, b. 1830 or 1831, creator. The United Kingdom /
Salter, Ann, b. 1830 or 1831
The United Kingdom
early 1840s?
Keene, Richard, 1825-1897, photographer. Photographs of churches and castles by Richard Keene.
Keene, Richard, 1825–1897
Photographs of churches and castles by Richard Keene
1880s?
Cunard Liner "Aquitania" before launch
Cunard Liner "Aquitania" before launch
[approximately 1910?]
Southgate, Henry 1818-1888, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a splendid collection of engravings :
Southgate, Henry 1818–1888
Catalogue of a splendid collection of engravings
[1827]
British prints of the post-war years :
British prints of the post-war years
1986
Penhurst Place and Manor.
Penhurst Place and Manor
[approximately 1840?]
Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society, creator. [Bookmark, advertisement for purchasing a house].
Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society
[Bookmark, advertisement for purchasing a house]
[approximately 1930?]
Oh would it were my lot to be united ever more with thee.
Oh would it were my lot to be united ever more with thee
mid-19th century
Olarovskiĭ, A. E., author. The training of Siamese ponies /
Olarovskiĭ, A. E.
The training of Siamese ponies
[1903]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888 To a mother.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
To a mother
[not before 1862]
Livy, author. T. Liuii Patauini historici ab vrbe condita decadis prime liber primus.
Livy
T. Liuii Patauini historici ab vrbe condita decadis prime liber primus
MCCCCLXX [1470]
Albert, Neale M., collector. Neale M. Albert collection of decorated papers.
Albert, Neale M.
Neale M. Albert collection of decorated papers
[between 1800 and 2020?]
Varley, Cornelius, 1781-1873, author, illustrator. A treatise on optical drawing instruments /
Varley, Cornelius, 1781–1873
A treatise on optical drawing instruments
1845
Our holiday, 1890.
Our holiday, 1890
1890
James Newman (Firm), creator, publisher. Jas. Newman :
James Newman (Firm)
Jas. Newman
1805
In affectionate remembrance of Ann Ward :
In affectionate remembrance of Ann Ward
1872
Smith, Elizabeth, approximately 1787- A map of England and Wales /
Smith, Elizabeth, approximately 1787–
A map of England and Wales
1797
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very choice cabinet of Italian pictures of a high class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very choice cabinet of Italian pictures of a high class
[1847]
Natural Causes (Musical group), composer, performer. Natural causes.
Natural Causes (Musical group), composer
Natural causes
[2017]
Programme cards.
Programme cards
late-19th century
Old Hall Earthenware Co. Prince Consort.
Old Hall Earthenware Co
Prince Consort
1862
Tom Daring, or, Far from Home :
Tom Daring, or, Far from Home
[between 1866 and 1880]
Osborne, Garrett & Co. Ltd. Hair pins, black invisible
Osborne, Garrett & Co. Ltd
Hair pins, black invisible
early 20th century?
[Coloring book].
[Coloring book]
[1882?]
Building of the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Building of the Great Exhibition of 1851
1851
Plan of a fortification in Guernsey.
Plan of a fortification in Guernsey
July 20, 1682
Picture gallery for young folks.
Picture gallery for young folks
1878-
Nicholson, William, 1872-1949. An almanac & London types.
Nicholson, William Sir, 1872–1949
An almanac & London types
[©1980]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. catalogue of the valuable and extensive collection of porcelain and objects of art and vertu, of the Hon. Francis Forbes, deceased, late of Geneva, formerly H.B.M. Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Saxony :
Christie, Manson & Woods
catalogue of the valuable and extensive collection of porcelain and objects of art and vertu, of the Hon. Francis Forbes, deceased, late of Geneva, formerly H.B.M. Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Saxony
1874
Britton, Frank, author. English Delftware in the Bristol collection /
Britton, Frank
English Delftware in the Bristol collection
1982
Western India Match Co. Ltd. Three monkeys :
Western India Match Co. Ltd
Three monkeys
mid-20th century?
Album von Hamburg.
Album von Hamburg
[circa 1880]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. George Stubbs, 1724-1806 :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
George Stubbs, 1724-1806
1984
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. Stubbs :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Stubbs
1984
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator. Journal of a landscape painter in Corsica /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Journal of a landscape painter in Corsica
1870
Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist. Pencil drawings by William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Pencil drawings by William Blake
1927
Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist. Blake's pencil drawings :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Blake's pencil drawings
1956
Fulcher, G. W. (George Williams), 1795-1855. Life of Thomas Gainsborough.
Fulcher, G. W. (George Williams), 1795–1855
Life of Thomas Gainsborough
1856
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the late Lord Northwick's extensive and magnificent collection of ancient and modern pictures :
Phillips, Mr.
Catalogue of the late Lord Northwick's extensive and magnificent collection of ancient and modern pictures
[1859]
Lane, Charles. British racing prints 1700-1940 /
Lane, Charles
British racing prints 1700-1940
1990
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. Bewick to Dovaston :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Bewick to Dovaston
1968
Ruskin Centenary Council. Ruskin centenary addresses, 8 February, 1919 /
Ruskin Centenary Council
Ruskin centenary addresses, 8 February, 1919
1919
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788-1865, author. Aedes Hartwellianae, or, Notices of the manor and mansion of Hartwell /
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788–1865
Aedes Hartwellianae, or, Notices of the manor and mansion of Hartwell
MDCCCLI [1851]
Taylor, Basil. Animal painting in England from Barlow to Landseer.
Taylor, Basil
Animal painting in England from Barlow to Landseer
[1955]
Van Devanter, Willis, 1930- A checklist of books illustrated by Henry Alken /
Van Devanter, Willis, 1930–
A checklist of books illustrated by Henry Alken
[1967]
Kay, John, 1742-1826. A series of original portraits and caricature etchings /
Kay, John, 1742–1826
A series of original portraits and caricature etchings
1877
Harper's new monthly magazine.
Harper's new monthly magazine
[1850-c1900]
Cope, William Henry, Sir, bart., 1811-1892, author. Bramshill :
Cope, William Henry, Sir, bart., 1811–1892
Bramshill
[1883]
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890. Half-hour lectures on the history and practice of the fine and ornamental arts /
Scott, William Bell, 1811–1890
Half-hour lectures on the history and practice of the fine and ornamental arts
1861
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc. :
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc.
1876
Browse, Lillian, author. William Nicholson /
Browse, Lillian
William Nicholson
1956
The Rhinebeck panorama of London /
The Rhinebeck panorama of London
1981
Mann, Sylvia. Collecting playing cards /
Mann, Sylvia
Collecting playing cards
c1978
Wingfield, Mary Ann. A dictionary of sporting artists, 1650-1990 /
Wingfield, Mary Ann
A dictionary of sporting artists, 1650-1990
c1992
Taylor, Basil. Stubbs /
Taylor, Basil
Stubbs
1971