Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
8
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
9
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
10
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
11
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
12
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
13
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
14
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
15
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
16
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
17
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
18
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
19
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
20
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
21
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
22
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
23
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
24
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
25
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
26
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
27
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
28
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
29
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
30
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
31
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
32
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
33
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
34
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
35
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
36
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
37
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
38
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
39
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
40
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
41
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
42
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
43
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
44
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
45
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
46
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
47
The noble game of the elephant and castle,
1822
48
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
49
Burnes, James, 1801–1862
Narrative of a visit to the court of Sinde at Hyderabad on the Indus
1839
50
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
51
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant)
Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth
1820
52
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
53
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
54
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
55
The forty thieves
[between 1837-1840]
56
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
57
Austin & Seeley
Collection of ornaments at Austin & Seeley's artificial stone works ..
1841
58
L'orient, or, The Indian travellers : a geographical and historical game
[1846]
59
Pidcock's Royal Menagerie (London, England)
Pidcock's Royal Menagerie farthing token
[approximately 1800]
60
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
61
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
[1851]
62
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
63
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
R. Ackermann's repository of fashions
1829
64
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
65
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
66
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
67
The temple of taste
[1796]
68
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
69
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
70
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
71
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
72
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
73
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
74
London & Sunderland royal mail coach
[ca. 1800]
75
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
Lessons on trees
[1855]
76
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
77
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
78
Edwards, James, 1756–1816
A companion from London to Brighthelmston, in Sussex
1801
79
Panorama, Leicester-Square
[1793]
80
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
81
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
82
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
83
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
84
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
85
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
86
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
87
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
88
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
89
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
90
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
91
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
92
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
93
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
94
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
95
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
96
Caddy, John Herbert, 1801–1883
Scenery of the Windward & Leeward Islands
[1837]
97
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
98
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
99
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
100
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways