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 [Metamorphic pictures].
[Metamorphic pictures]
[circa 1775]
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773
1773
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788.  Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
1777-1781
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806.  Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl
ca. [1798?]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints published by W. Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Prints published by W. Hogarth
1762
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780
M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Manuscript notebook.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772
M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784
M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778
M DCC LXXIX [1779]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776
M DCC LXXVII [1777]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1797
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788
M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786
M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771
MDCCLXXII [1772]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782
M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792.  Joshua Reynolds archive,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Joshua Reynolds archive,
1749-1816
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1798
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790
M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
Blake, William, 1757-1827. William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray
1972
 Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
 [Claude glass].
[Claude glass]
[ca. 1780?]
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton
1785
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. 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.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
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
[1794]
Rademaker, Abraham, 1675-1735, ill. Fifty of the pleasantest landscape views in Holland /
Rademaker, Abraham, 1675–1735
Fifty of the pleasantest landscape views in Holland
[ca. 1745?]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved
1755
Wood, Robert, 1717?-1771, author. Les ruines de Palmyre, autrement dite, Tedmor au desert.
Wood, Robert, 1717?-1771
Les ruines de Palmyre, autrement dite, Tedmor au desert
MDCCLIII [1753]
 Enamel patch box.
Enamel patch box
ca. 1790
 The English pilot :
The English pilot
MDCCXLIII [1743]
Chamberlaine, John, 1745-1812. Imitations of original drawings by Hans Holbein,
Chamberlaine, John, 1745–1812
Imitations of original drawings by Hans Holbein,
1792 [i. e. 1792-1800]
 Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London :
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London
1796
 The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New :
The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New
MDCCXVII [1717]
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine, entire and curious collection of prints and drawings, (bound and unbound) of the late Doctor Mead :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the genuine, entire and curious collection of prints and drawings, (bound and unbound) of the late Doctor Mead
[1755]
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the most extensive and magnificent collection of stained glass :
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England)
A catalogue of the most extensive and magnificent collection of stained glass
1795
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. De haven van Pulo Condore in de Zuyd Zee op 8 gr. 40 door Willem Dampier.
Keulen, Gerard van
De haven van Pulo Condore in de Zuyd Zee op 8 gr. 40 door Willem Dampier
1724
Order of the Bath. Statutes of the most honourable Order of the Bath.
Order of the Bath
Statutes of the most honourable Order of the Bath
1725, reprinted 1812
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Rural architecture in the Chinese taste :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Rural architecture in the Chinese taste
1752
 Designs for monuments including grave stones, compartments, wall pieces and tombs on 40 plates.
Designs for monuments including grave stones, compartments, wall pieces and tombs on 40 plates
[between 1787 and 1798]
 The artist's repository and drawing magazine,
The artist's repository and drawing magazine,
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]-MDCCXCIV [1794]
 A short narrative of the proceedings of the gentlemen,
A short narrative of the proceedings of the gentlemen,
1738
Staveley, Thomas, 1626-1684. The history of churches in England:
Staveley, Thomas, 1626–1684
The history of churches in England
1773
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712-1764. Saggio sopra l'Accademia di Francia che è in Roma ...
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712–1764
Saggio sopra l'Accademia di Francia che è in Roma ..
1763
Sonnerat, Pierre, 1748-1814. Voyage aux Indes Orientales et a la Chine :
Sonnerat, Pierre, 1748–1814
Voyage aux Indes Orientales et a la Chine
1782
English, Harriet. Conversations and amusing tales :
English, Harriet
Conversations and amusing tales
1799
Kennett, White, 1660-1728, author. Bibliothecae Americanae primordia :
Kennett, White, 1660–1728
Bibliothecae Americanae primordia
1713 [i.e. 1714]
Milizia, Francesco, 1725-1798. De l'art de voir dans les beaux-arts,
Milizia, Francesco, 1725–1798
De l'art de voir dans les beaux-arts,
an 6 [1798]
Armstrong, John, 1709-1779. Sketches: or Essays on various subjects.
Armstrong, John, 1709–1779
Sketches: or Essays on various subjects
1758
Elstob, Mark. A trip to Kilkenny,
Elstob, Mark
A trip to Kilkenny,
1778
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Prefaces biographical and critical to the Works of the English poets /
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
Prefaces biographical and critical to the Works of the English poets
1779-1781
 Exhibition of models of the most elegant buildings in Europe :
Exhibition of models of the most elegant buildings in Europe
[ca. 1780]
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810. A description of a set of prints of Roman history :
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741–1810
A description of a set of prints of Roman history
[1789]
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the gardens & view of ye buildings of ye Rt. Honble. Henry Pelham, esq., at Echa in ye county of Surry /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the gardens & view of ye buildings of ye Rt. Honble. Henry Pelham, esq., at Echa in ye county of Surry
1737
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747-1794, author. The chase, and William and Helen :
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747–1794
The chase, and William and Helen
1796
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747-1795.  James Wales archive,
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747–1795
James Wales archive,
1786-1797
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Twelve prints of monasteries ... in the county of Suffolk.
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Twelve prints of monasteries ... in the county of Suffolk
s.d.]
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. An account of some of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings and pictures in Italy, &c :
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
An account of some of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings and pictures in Italy, &c
1722
Sirigatti, Lorenzo, author, illustrator. The practice of perspective /
Sirigatti, Lorenzo
The practice of perspective
MDCCLVI [1756]
Soane, John, 1753-1837. Designs in architecture :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Designs in architecture
1797
Macpherson, James, 1736-1796, author. Fingal :
Macpherson, James, 1736–1796
Fingal
MDCCLXII [1762]
 [Advertisements of publishers of architectural books]
[Advertisements of publishers of architectural books]
[ca. 1750]-1841
Causton, Peter. Tunbrigialia.
Causton, Peter
Tunbrigialia
1709
Carlenças, Félix de Juvenel de, 1679-1760. The history of the belles lettres,
Carlenças, Félix de Juvenel de, 1679–1760
The history of the belles lettres,
1741
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. The life of Hugh Latimer,
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
The life of Hugh Latimer,
M.DCC.LV
Dodington, George Bubb, Baron of Melcombe Regis, 1691-1762. The diary of the late George Bubb Dodington, baron of Melcombe Regis :
Dodington, George Bubb, Baron of Melcombe Regis, 1691–1762
The diary of the late George Bubb Dodington, baron of Melcombe Regis
1785
Gay, John, 1685-1732. Fables /
Gay, John, 1685–1732
Fables
1779
Entick, John, 1703?-1773. A new and accurate history and survey of London, Westminster, Southwark, and places adjacent :
Entick, John, 1703?-1773
A new and accurate history and survey of London, Westminster, Southwark, and places adjacent
1766
 A new and accurate description of the present great roads and the principal cross roads of England and Wales :
A new and accurate description of the present great roads and the principal cross roads of England and Wales
1756
Peck, Francis, 1692-1743. Desiderata curiosa, or, A collection of divers scarce and curious pieces relating chiefly to matters of English history :
Peck, Francis, 1692–1743
Desiderata curiosa, or, A collection of divers scarce and curious pieces relating chiefly to matters of English history
1779
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. 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.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
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
[1754]
 Introduction to drawing ships.
Introduction to drawing ships
[1788]
 The country in full cry, after poachers and hunters of various denominations :
The country in full cry, after poachers and hunters of various denominations
1766
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707-1777. The spirit of nations.
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707–1777
The spirit of nations
1753
Lépicié, François Bernard, 1698-1755. Catalogue raisonné des tableaux du roy :
Lépicié, François Bernard, 1698–1755
Catalogue raisonné des tableaux du roy
1752-1754
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835. Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex
1786
Heely, Joseph, author. A description of Hagley, Envil and the Leasowes :
Heely, Joseph
A description of Hagley, Envil and the Leasowes
[1775?]
 Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles :
Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles
1726
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Keith, William, Sir, 1680-1749, author. The history of the British plantations in America :
Keith, William, Sir, 1680–1749
The history of the British plantations in America
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774, engraver. [Engravings of horses]
Ravenet, Simon François, 1706–1774
[Engravings of horses]
1753
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England
[1778]
Aikin, John, 1747-1822. Letters from a father to his son,
Aikin, John, 1747–1822
Letters from a father to his son,
1794
Spilsbury, F. B. (Francis B.) The art of etching and aqua tinting,
Spilsbury, F. B. (Francis B.)
The art of etching and aqua tinting,
1794
Select Society. Resolutions of the Select Society.
Select Society
Resolutions of the Select Society
1755]
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837, author. New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough :
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837
New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Mallet, David, 1705?-1765. The poetical works of David Mallet. :
Mallet, David, 1705?-1765
The poetical works of David Mallet.
[1796]
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819, ill. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester /
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester
1797
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher.  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) :
Mr. Langford and Son
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)
[1764]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. 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."
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
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."
[1791]