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 Queen Fire Insurance company of Liverpool and London.
Queen Fire Insurance company of Liverpool and London
[approximately 1878?]
Bodman, Sarah. The secret garden.
Bodman, Sarah
The secret garden
2001
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824. A catalogue of 250 coloured etchings :
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760–1824
A catalogue of 250 coloured etchings
1799
 Saddlery account book.
Saddlery account book
1801-1802
Whitaker, Thomas Dunham, 1759-1821. The history and antiquities of the deanery of Craven, in the county of York.
Whitaker, Thomas Dunham, 1759–1821
The history and antiquities of the deanery of Craven, in the county of York
1805
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660-1753. A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica :
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660–1753
A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica
1707-1725
Forrest, Charles Ramus. A picturesque tour along the rivers Ganges and Jumna, in India :
Forrest, Charles Ramus
A picturesque tour along the rivers Ganges and Jumna, in India
1824
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace /
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace
MDCCCXLVI [1846]
 Paoletti impronte.
Paoletti impronte
[circa 1865?]
Mecham, Clifford Henry, 1832-1865, artist. Sketches & incidents of the siege of Lucknow /
Mecham, Clifford Henry, 1832–1865
Sketches & incidents of the siege of Lucknow
[1858]
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824. A collection of two hundred and fifty coloured etchings :
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760–1824
A collection of two hundred and fifty coloured etchings
1799
A.J.K.H., artist. Album of comic sketches.
A.J.K.H.
Album of comic sketches
1869-1873
Angelo, Michael, 18th cent. The drawing school for little masters and misses :
Angelo, Michael, 18th cent
The drawing school for little masters and misses
1773
Daveluy, Édouard, 1812-1894, lithographer. Henry Halvoet & Cie. :
Daveluy, Édouard, 1812–1894
Henry Halvoet & Cie.
[approximately 1840]
 Newmarket, Mildenhall, and Swaffham stage waggons :
Newmarket, Mildenhall, and Swaffham stage waggons
1796
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. ?White-cheeked Starling (Sturnus cineraceus), with bramble (Rubus fruticosus L.), and Eurasian Comma (Polygonia c-album), both closed and open, and Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata) on leaf, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
?White-cheeked Starling (Sturnus cineraceus), with bramble (Rubus fruticosus L.), and Eurasian Comma (Polygonia c-album), both closed and open, and Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata) on leaf, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 In loving memory of Frederick Callis :
In loving memory of Frederick Callis
1898
 Drawing folder with watercolors.
Drawing folder with watercolors
ca. 1850
Gantz, John, 1772-1853. Descriptive letter press to the Indian Microcosm.
Gantz, John, 1772–1853
Descriptive letter press to the Indian Microcosm
1827
 [Sketchbook of London actors and opera singers in character].
[Sketchbook of London actors and opera singers in character]
[1903]
 May Christmas bring you many joys, many gift & many toys.
May Christmas bring you many joys, many gift & many toys
[1882]
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950, creator. B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur.
Shaw, Bernard, 1856–1950
B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur
[1923]
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Explanation of a magnificent view of Grand Cairo :
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of a magnificent view of Grand Cairo
[1808 or 1809]
 Trafalgar :
Trafalgar
[early 20th century]
Narielwalla, Hormazd, book artist. Diamond dolls :
Narielwalla, Hormazd
Diamond dolls
2021
 Professor Groves' new and magnificent colossal diorama of Turkey and India.
Professor Groves' new and magnificent colossal diorama of Turkey and India
[1858?]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The shepherd's boy and the wolf :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The shepherd's boy and the wolf
1818?
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker), creator. J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal.
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker)
J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal
[between 1830 and 1840]
 In loving memory of Betsy Ann :
In loving memory of Betsy Ann
[1924]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. King Richard II.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
King Richard II
[not after 1828]
Dart, John, -1730. Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster :
Dart, John, -1730
Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster
[between 1723 and 1727]
 To Martin Folkes, esq., president of the Royal Society :
To Martin Folkes, esq., president of the Royal Society
1749
Warner, Richard, 1763-1857. A walk through Wales, in August 1797 /
Warner, Richard, 1763–1857
A walk through Wales, in August 1797
1798
Hill, L. J., author, artist. An alphabet allegorical, alliterative & amusing : appreciable at all ages /
Hill, L. J.
An alphabet allegorical, alliterative & amusing : appreciable at all ages
MDCCCLXXI [1871]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. cf. Soldanella L., with holly blue (Celastrina argiolus) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae ?Danaus sp.), Amazon angel (Chorinea amazon) and (Diptera ?Stratiomyidae) with net-winged beetle (?Calopteron sp.) and shells, from the left, (Cypraea stolida L. 1758) and (Cypraea asellus L. 1758) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
cf. Soldanella L., with holly blue (Celastrina argiolus) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae ?Danaus sp.), Amazon angel (Chorinea amazon) and (Diptera ?Stratiomyidae) with net-winged beetle (?Calopteron sp.) and shells, from the left, (Cypraea stolida L. 1758) and (Cypraea asellus L. 1758) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Koechlin, Camille, 1811-1890. Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères.
Koechlin, Camille, 1811–1890
Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères
1841-1843
 The panoramic alphabet of peace.
The panoramic alphabet of peace
[1856]
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. [A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
1749
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540, artist. Maximiliani König Zeughauss.
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540
Maximiliani König Zeughauss
between 1504 and 1508
Hughes, S. H., engraver. Panoramic view round the Regent's park
Hughes, S. H.
Panoramic view round the Regent's park
1831
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England) The Westminster Hotel :
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England)
The Westminster Hotel
[189-?]
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821-1898. Model of Brassica napus.
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821–1898
Model of Brassica napus
approximately 1880
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765, author, illustrator, publisher. Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art :
Stukeley, William, 1687–1765
Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art
MDCCXXIV [1724]
Douglas, Helen, 1952- Leda and the swan /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Leda and the swan
[2011]
Crouch, Edmund A. Groups of shells,
Crouch, Edmund A
Groups of shells,
1824
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England) [Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee].
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England)
[Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee]
[1943]
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620-1685, cartographer. The bounds of the fortificatie of Gosport.
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620–1685
The bounds of the fortificatie of Gosport
approximately 1678
 A chicken.
A chicken
[approximately 1860]
 [Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster].
[Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster]
January 10, 1850
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6-1849. John Hearne commonplace book.
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6–1849
John Hearne commonplace book
1820-1849
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England), creator. Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed.
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed
1837
 Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria :
Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria
1861
Rogers, Charles, 1711-1784. A collection of prints in imitation of drawings.
Rogers, Charles, 1711–1784
A collection of prints in imitation of drawings
1778
Taylor, S. A. Cocking and its votaries.
Taylor, S. A
Cocking and its votaries
1885]
Storer, James, 1771-1853. Antiquarian and topographical cabinet,
Storer, James, 1771–1853
Antiquarian and topographical cabinet,
1807-11
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706? Les Travaux de Mars, ou, L'Art de la guerre :
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706?
Les Travaux de Mars, ou, L'Art de la guerre
1696
 Salisbury races, 1804.
Salisbury races, 1804
1804
Schnebbelie, Jacob, 1760-1792. The antiquaries museum :
Schnebbelie, Jacob, 1760–1792
The antiquaries museum
MDCCXCI [1791, i.e. 1800]
 Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset.
Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset
ca. 1855
Cussons, Richard T., creator. Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall.
Cussons, Richard T.
Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall
1845
Mansfield Stone Quarries. Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870.
Mansfield Stone Quarries
Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870
1870
 William Stevenson Owen, judge.
William Stevenson Owen, judge
between 1884 and 1909
 [Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
Urch, Henry, creator. [Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London].
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
 Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee.
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee
mid-19th century
Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853.  Haustellata lepidoptera diurna.
Stephens, James Francis, 1792–1853
Haustellata lepidoptera diurna
circa 1839
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. Gerardi de Lairesse, Leodiensis pictoris, Opus elegantissimum.
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
Gerardi de Lairesse, Leodiensis pictoris, Opus elegantissimum
[ca. 1690?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. A present from the Crystal Palace.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
A present from the Crystal Palace
[1868?]
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, engraver. [ A Ballad singer /
Smith, J. (John), 1652–1743
[ A Ballad singer
[1680?]
 Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War.
Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War
[approximately 1854]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849. Le Mexique en 1823,
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Le Mexique en 1823,
1824
 Album of drawings of English moths, butterflies, flowers, and mollusks.
Album of drawings of English moths, butterflies, flowers, and mollusks
1805-1822
 Whitstable in an oyster shell.
Whitstable in an oyster shell
[approximately 1930]
 We must be united!
We must be united!
mid-19th century
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848. Essay on transparent prints.
Orme, Edward, 1775–1848
Essay on transparent prints
1807
Pillement, Jean, 1728-1808. A new book of Chinese designs /
Pillement, Jean, 1728–1808
A new book of Chinese designs
1755
Tayler, William. Sketches illustrating the manners and customs of the Indians and Anglo-Indians.
Tayler, William
Sketches illustrating the manners and customs of the Indians and Anglo-Indians
1842
Scanlan, Wm. J. (William James), 1856-1898. Terry, my blue-eyed Irish boy /
Scanlan, Wm. J. (William James), 1856–1898
Terry, my blue-eyed Irish boy
[189-?]
 [Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.), creator. Stevens Art Gallery :
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.)
Stevens Art Gallery
early 20th century
Baldwin, Thomas. Airopaidia :
Baldwin, Thomas
Airopaidia
1786
Decker, Paul. Gothic architecture decorated :
Decker, Paul
Gothic architecture decorated
1759
Broughton, Samuel Daniel, 1787-1837. Letters from Portugal and Spain,
Broughton, Samuel Daniel, 1787–1837
Letters from Portugal and Spain,
1809
Burton, John, 1710-1771. An essay towards a complete new system of midwifry :
Burton, John, 1710–1771
An essay towards a complete new system of midwifry
1751
 Documents concerning "James II receiving the mathematical scholars of Christ's Hospital" :
Documents concerning "James II receiving the mathematical scholars of Christ's Hospital"
1837
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland), creator. Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850.
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850
1850
 Kindergarten and transition class :
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
 The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600-1644, cartographer. Marchionatus Brandenburgicus /
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
J. Lyons & Company, creator. Menu :
J. Lyons & Company
Menu
1934
Osborn, Joseph (Draper) [Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable].
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
 Specimens of articles in common use.
Specimens of articles in common use
between 1840 and 1860?
Perring, John. Advertisement for hats and caps sold by John Perring, 85 Strand, London.
Perring, John
Advertisement for hats and caps sold by John Perring, 85 Strand, London
between 1834-1845
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England), creator. Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England)
Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight
[late 19th century]
Lindley, John, 1799-1865, author.  Lectures delivered by John Lindley in the junior course of botany at University College London.
Lindley, John, 1799–1865
Lectures delivered by John Lindley in the junior course of botany at University College London
1848
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
 Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]