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Blomefield, Francis, 1705-1752. An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk,
Blomefield, Francis, 1705–1752
An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk,
1739-1775
Donaldson, J. (John), 1737-1801. Principles of taste, or, The elements of beauty :
Donaldson, J. (John), 1737–1801
Principles of taste, or, The elements of beauty
1786
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751-1824. The progress of civil society :
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751–1824
The progress of civil society
1796
Badeslade, Thomas. Chorographia Britanniae, or, A set of maps of all the counties in England and Wales :
Badeslade, Thomas
Chorographia Britanniae, or, A set of maps of all the counties in England and Wales
1742
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A travelling dictionary, or, Alphabetical tables of the distance of all the principal cities, borough, market, and sea-port towns in Great Britain from each other ... :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A travelling dictionary, or, Alphabetical tables of the distance of all the principal cities, borough, market, and sea-port towns in Great Britain from each other ...
1773
Caslon, William, 1693-1766. A specimen /
Caslon, William, 1693–1766
A specimen
[1750 or 1751]
Chassereau, Pierre. Plan de la ville et foubourgs [sic] de York :
Chassereau, Pierre
Plan de la ville et foubourgs [sic] de York
[1766]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, author. The lives of the English poets :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The lives of the English poets
MDCCLXXIX-MDCCLXXXI [1779-81]
Cochin, Charles Nicolas, 1715-1790. Voyage d'Italie, ou, Recueil de notes sur les ouvrages de peinture & de sculpture, qu'on voit dans les principales villes d'Italie /
Cochin, Charles Nicolas, 1715–1790
Voyage d'Italie, ou, Recueil de notes sur les ouvrages de peinture & de sculpture, qu'on voit dans les principales villes d'Italie
1773
Catholic Church. Diocese of Sabina (Italy) Constitutiones synodales Sabinae diocesis /
Catholic Church. Diocese of Sabina (Italy)
Constitutiones synodales Sabinae diocesis
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Keys, John. The antient bee-master's farewell, or, Full and plain directions for the management of bees to the greatest advantage :
Keys, John
The antient bee-master's farewell, or, Full and plain directions for the management of bees to the greatest advantage
1796
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy.
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy
1768
[Malton's London]
[Malton's London]
Miller, J. (John), architect. The country gentleman's architect :
Miller, J. (John), architect
The country gentleman's architect
English architecture, or, The publick buildings of London and Westminster :
English architecture, or, The publick buildings of London and Westminster
[ 1758?]
Minutes of the proceedings at a courtmartial ... of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel ...
Minutes of the proceedings at a courtmartial ... of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel ..
1779
Richardson, William, active 1778-1815, auctioneer, publisher. Portraits, india drawings, &c. :
Richardson, William, active 1778–1815
Portraits, india drawings, &c.
[1799]
Spelman, John, Sir, 1594-1643 The life of Ælfred the Great /
Spelman, John, Sir, 1594–1643
The life of Ælfred the Great
MDCCIX [1709]
Notebook of paint recipes.
Notebook of paint recipes
1767-1840
Twelve scripture pieces of the life and miracles of our saviour, Jesus Christ
Twelve scripture pieces of the life and miracles of our saviour, Jesus Christ
[between 1771 and 1785]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of Italian and Flemish pictures of George Manley, Esq. decd. :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of Italian and Flemish pictures of George Manley, Esq. decd.
[1794]
Christie, Sharp, and Harper, auctioneer, pu blisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, drawings, copper plates, &c., the property, and principally the works of that esteemed and excellent artist Mr. Gainsborough Dupont, dec. :
Christie, Sharp, and Harper
A catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, drawings, copper plates, &c., the property, and principally the works of that esteemed and excellent artist Mr. Gainsborough Dupont, dec.
[1797]
Tarleton, Lieutenant-General (Banastre), 1754-1833, author. A history of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the southern provinces of North America /
Tarleton, Lieutenant-General (Banastre), 1754–1833
A history of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the southern provinces of North America
MDCCLXXXVII [1787]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Three essays :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Three essays
1792
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain) Rules and orders of the Society instituted at London, for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce.
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain)
Rules and orders of the Society instituted at London, for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce
1774
Garrick, David, 1717-1779. An ode upon dedicating a building, and erecting a statue, to Shakespeare,
Garrick, David, 1717–1779
An ode upon dedicating a building, and erecting a statue, to Shakespeare,
1769
A supplement to Dr. Harris's Dictionary of arts and sciences :
A supplement to Dr. Harris's Dictionary of arts and sciences
1744
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The English baronets :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The English baronets
1727
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan de la ville de Nismes, ancienne et moderne /
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan de la ville de Nismes, ancienne et moderne
1751
Adams, George, 1750-1795. Geometrical and graphical essays :
Adams, George, 1750–1795
Geometrical and graphical essays
1791
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811. Annals of horsemanship :
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
Annals of horsemanship
1792
Cogan, T. (Thomas), 1736-1818. The Rhine, or, A journey from Utrecht to Francfort:
Cogan, T. (Thomas), 1736–1818
The Rhine, or, A journey from Utrecht to Francfort
1794
Experienced surveyor. The builder's price-book :
Experienced surveyor
The builder's price-book
1798
Sir, there is a scheme set on foot for erecting a publick academy for the improvement of the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture ...
Sir, there is a scheme set on foot for erecting a publick academy for the improvement of the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture ..
1753
Moore, John, 1729-1802. A view of society and manners in Italy :
Moore, John, 1729–1802
A view of society and manners in Italy
1781
Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1717. The Book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England :
Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1717
The Book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England
[1717]
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, artist. Birds, insects, flowers, and fruits.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Birds, insects, flowers, and fruits
circa 1788-1817
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster
March, 1781
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, ill. A new book of horses and carriages /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
A new book of horses and carriages
[1784]
The first map of Australia
The first map of Australia
[1856]
Prestage, John, -1767, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling.
Prestage, John, -1767
A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling
[1765]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased
[1785]
Twelve views of shipping
Twelve views of shipping
published 1 Octr. 1770
Guyot, Laurent, 1756-1806, engraver. [Views of English residences]
Guyot, Laurent, 1756–1806
[Views of English residences]
1791-1793
Cheny, John, active 1729-1750. An historical list, of all horse-matches run, and of all plates and prizes run for in England ... :
Cheny, John, active 1729–1750
An historical list, of all horse-matches run, and of all plates and prizes run for in England ...
MDCCXXVII [1727-1751]
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von, 1712-1780. Betrachtungen über die mahlerey.
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von, 1712–1780
Betrachtungen über die mahlerey
1762
Dubos, abbé (Jean-Baptiste), 1670-1742. Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music.
Dubos, abbé (Jean-Baptiste), 1670–1742
Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music
1748
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
1713
Virgil. Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor.
Virgil
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor
1741
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2-1733. A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin.
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2–1733
A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin
[between 1753 and 1763]
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ...
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ..
1783
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704-1782. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture.
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704–1782
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture
1751
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations.
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations
1715
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy :
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818
A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy
1794
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843. Book with groups of figures (by Pyne) for decorating landscapes.
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Book with groups of figures (by Pyne) for decorating landscapes
1798
The contrast, or, The opposite consequences of good and evil habits, :
The contrast, or, The opposite consequences of good and evil habits,
MDCCLXXXVII [1787]
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656-1708. Relation d'un voyage du Levant :
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656–1708
Relation d'un voyage du Levant
1717
Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656-1723, author. A plan of civil and historical architecture, in the representation of the most noted buildings of foreign nations, both ancient and modern : taken from the most approv'd historians, original medals, remarkable ruins, and curious authentick designs; and display'd in eighty-six double folio-plates, finely engraven : at a very great expence, by the most eminent hands : divided into five books : ... /
Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656–1723
A plan of civil and historical architecture, in the representation of the most noted buildings of foreign nations, both ancient and modern : taken from the most approv'd historians, original medals, remarkable ruins, and curious authentick designs; and display'd in eighty-six double folio-plates, finely engraven : at a very great expence, by the most eminent hands : divided into five books : ...
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Practical architecture, or, A sure guide to the true working, according to the rules of that science : representing the five orders, with their several doors and windows ... /
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Practical architecture, or, A sure guide to the true working, according to the rules of that science : representing the five orders, with their several doors and windows ...
[1764?]
Miller, William, 1740?-1810? A collection of select views in London and Westminster /
Miller, William, 1740?-1810?
A collection of select views in London and Westminster
[1795-1800]
Persepolis illustrata, or, The ancient and royal palace of Persepolis in Persia, destroyed by Alexander the Great, about two thousand years ago :
Persepolis illustrata, or, The ancient and royal palace of Persepolis in Persia, destroyed by Alexander the Great, about two thousand years ago
MDCCXXXIX [1739]
Rowland, Thomas, of New-Windsor, author, publisher. A general treatise of architecture :
Rowland, Thomas, of New-Windsor
A general treatise of architecture
MDCCXXXII [1732, i.e. 1743?]
[Twelve engravings of birds]
[Twelve engravings of birds]
[between 1767 and 1794]
The lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland &c.
The lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland &c
1795]
Stokes, Gabriel. A scheme for eventually supplying every part of the city of Dublin with pipe water :
Stokes, Gabriel
A scheme for eventually supplying every part of the city of Dublin with pipe water
1735
The Spectator, with illustrative notes :
The Spectator, with illustrative notes
1799
An actual Topographical Survey of the County of Sussex; by T. Yeakell & W. Gardner, Surveyors. Engrav'd by Thos. Yeakell. Scale of three ... miles[ = 150 mm].
An actual Topographical Survey of the County of Sussex; by T. Yeakell & W. Gardner, Surveyors. Engrav'd by Thos. Yeakell. Scale of three ... miles[ = 150 mm]
1778-1783
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the large and capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by masters of the highest estimation, of his grace John, Duke of Argyll, lately deceased : amongst which are the works of Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Lanfranco, Corregio, And. del Sarto, Luca Giordano, Solimene, Spagnoletto, Ann. Carracci, Giorgione, Procacini, P. Laura, Bassano, Mola, N. Poussin, S. Rosa, F. Bolognese, Bamboccio, E. Serani, Holbein, L. Van Leyden, Gerard Dou, Mieris, Ostade, Snyders, Borgognone, Rembrandt, Poelemburch, Old Frank, Vandevelde, Rubens, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Van Uden, F. Hals, Vangoen, Vanderneer &c. : which (by order of executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Tuesday the 19th of this instant March 1771, and the four following days : the same may be viewed on Friday the 15th, and every day after (Sunday excepted) till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on the days of viewing, at Messrs. Langford's aforesaid (price six-pence).
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the large and capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by masters of the highest estimation, of his grace John, Duke of Argyll, lately deceased : amongst which are the works of Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Lanfranco, Corregio, And. del Sarto, Luca Giordano, Solimene, Spagnoletto, Ann. Carracci, Giorgione, Procacini, P. Laura, Bassano, Mola, N. Poussin, S. Rosa, F. Bolognese, Bamboccio, E. Serani, Holbein, L. Van Leyden, Gerard Dou, Mieris, Ostade, Snyders, Borgognone, Rembrandt, Poelemburch, Old Frank, Vandevelde, Rubens, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Van Uden, F. Hals, Vangoen, Vanderneer &c. : which (by order of executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Tuesday the 19th of this instant March 1771, and the four following days : the same may be viewed on Friday the 15th, and every day after (Sunday excepted) till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on the days of viewing, at Messrs. Langford's aforesaid (price six-pence)
[1771]
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. Het Eylandt de Chilove.
Keulen, Gerard van
Het Eylandt de Chilove
1724?
The florist :
The florist
[ca. 1760]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
1772
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and borough of Southwark, with the contiguous buildings /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and borough of Southwark, with the contiguous buildings
1746
Towers, Joseph, 1737-1799. British biography;
Towers, Joseph, 1737–1799
British biography;
1766-1780
Trusler, John, 1735-1820. The honours of the table,
Trusler, John, 1735–1820
The honours of the table,
1791
Harington, Edward, Sir, 1753?-1807. A schizzo on the genius of man:
Harington, Edward, Sir, 1753?-1807
A schizzo on the genius of man
1793
Heely, Joseph. Letters on the beauties of Hagley, Envil, and the Leasowes.
Heely, Joseph
Letters on the beauties of Hagley, Envil, and the Leasowes
1777
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809. Gradation from a greenhorn to a blood. :
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760–1809
Gradation from a greenhorn to a blood.
1790
Robertson, William, architect. A collection of various forms of stoves :
Robertson, William, architect
A collection of various forms of stoves
1798
A critical review of the publick buildings,
A critical review of the publick buildings,
1734
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ..
1784
Bowles, William Lisle, 1762-1850. St. Michael's Mount :
Bowles, William Lisle, 1762–1850
St. Michael's Mount
1798
Rocque, John, -1762. Proposals /
Rocque, John, -1762
Proposals
1745]
Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492. Vocabulary in French and English :
Caxton, William, approximately 1422–1491 or 1492
Vocabulary in French and English
1964
Chatsworth :
Chatsworth
1788]
Dampier, William, 1652-1715, author. A collection of voyages :
Dampier, William, 1652–1715
A collection of voyages
MDCCXXIX [1729]
Kennedy, James, active 1769, author. A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities in the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton :
Kennedy, James, active 1769
A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities in the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton
1774
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797. Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden
1785
Ross, Walter, 1738-1789, author. A description of the paintings in the Hall of Ossian, at Pennycuik near Edinburgh.
Ross, Walter, 1738–1789
A description of the paintings in the Hall of Ossian, at Pennycuik near Edinburgh
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Spengler et Cie. (Lausanne, Switzerland), lithographer. Fête de l'agriculture
Spengler et Cie. (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Fête de l'agriculture
1792
Smith, Elizabeth, approximately 1787- A map of England and Wales /
Smith, Elizabeth, approximately 1787–
A map of England and Wales
1797
Twelve views of His Majesty's ships, &c. in different situations
Twelve views of His Majesty's ships, &c. in different situations
published as the Act directs 19 May 1783
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784, cartographer. A new improved map of Oxfordshire :
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719–1784
A new improved map of Oxfordshire
[1750]
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms :
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms
1799]
Leth, Andries de. De zegepraalende Vecht,
Leth, Andries de
De zegepraalende Vecht,
1719
Carr family. Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
Carr family
Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
1699-1981
Kent, Nathaniel, 1737-1810. Hints to gentlemen of landed property.
Kent, Nathaniel, 1737–1810
Hints to gentlemen of landed property
1793
Webb, Daniel, 1718 or 19-1798. Remarks on the beauties of poetry /
Webb, Daniel, 1718 or 19–1798
Remarks on the beauties of poetry
1762
Tunnicliff, William. A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit.
Tunnicliff, William
A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit
1791
Pointer, John, 1668-1754. An account of a Roman pavement, :
Pointer, John, 1668–1754
An account of a Roman pavement,
1713