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Gilmour, Pat. Artists and books in the 20th century :
Gilmour, Pat
Artists and books in the 20th century
1990
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after.
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after
[between 1726 and 1736]
Lucett, Edward, 1815-1853. Rovings in the Pacific, from 1837 to 1849 :
Lucett, Edward, 1815–1853
Rovings in the Pacific, from 1837 to 1849
1851
R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company, author. A rod for the back of the binder :
R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company
A rod for the back of the binder
1928
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. The book of snobs :
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811–1863
The book of snobs
1869
Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882. Orley Farm /
Trollope, Anthony, 1815–1882
Orley Farm
1862
Account of a tour on the Continent.
Account of a tour on the Continent
1858
Workman, Liz. Great men's door handles.
Workman, Liz
Great men's door handles
c2002
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809-1877. The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated /
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809–1877
The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated
1851
London :
London
[1871]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed
1795
In loving remembrance of Fanny :
In loving remembrance of Fanny
In loving memory of James Kay :
In loving memory of James Kay
[1891]
Daily Mail (London, England), creator. The Daily Mail exhibition guide :
Daily Mail (London, England)
The Daily Mail exhibition guide
[approximately 1924]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ...
1818
Meigh, Charles. Julius Caesar.
Meigh, Charles
Julius Caesar
1839
Keystone View Company, publisher, manufacturer. British Isles.
Keystone View Company
British Isles
[1895-1913]
National Academy of Design (U.S.) Catalogue of the forty-second annual exhibition.
National Academy of Design (U.S.)
Catalogue of the forty-second annual exhibition
1867
New copper plate magazine :
New copper plate magazine
[1789-1796]
Oakes, William, 1799-1848. Scenery of the White Mountains :
Oakes, William, 1799–1848
Scenery of the White Mountains
[between 1852 and 1860]
Owain Miles and other inedited fragments of ancient English poetry.
Owain Miles and other inedited fragments of ancient English poetry
MDCCCXXXVII [1837]
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823. A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth :
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756–1823
A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth
1820
Syr Perceyvelle of Gales.
Syr Perceyvelle of Gales
1895]
Thompson, W. H. Sicily and its inhabitants :
Thompson, W. H
Sicily and its inhabitants
1813
Gould, John. Biographical sketches of eminent artists :
Gould, John
Biographical sketches of eminent artists
1834
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. [My wife]
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
[My wife]
1818?]
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860. The youth's new London self-instructing drawing book :
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The youth's new London self-instructing drawing book
1836
Celebrated & extraordinary exhibition, patronized by the royal families of England, France, Belgium, &c. &c. &c. of the industrious fleas : from Regent Street, is now exhibiting at Somerset Gallery, Strand.
Celebrated & extraordinary exhibition, patronized by the royal families of England, France, Belgium, &c. &c. &c. of the industrious fleas : from Regent Street, is now exhibiting at Somerset Gallery, Strand
[183-?]
Mr. Dace's visit to Tenby.
Mr. Dace's visit to Tenby
1869
Bodkin, Thomas. The noble science :
Bodkin, Thomas
The noble science
c1948
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds
[1795]
Drawing and writing slate.
Drawing and writing slate
[between 1850 and 1900]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art
[1835]
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints :
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints
1986
Scotsmen (Firm), creator. Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen.
Scotsmen (Firm)
Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen
[approximately 195-?]
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
Meigh, Charles. Apostles jug.
Meigh, Charles
Apostles jug
1842?
Original Crystoleum Co. (London, England) Metallicon Lustre pigments for textile painting.
Original Crystoleum Co. (London, England)
Metallicon Lustre pigments for textile painting
late 19th century
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Tilt, the black-flagged streets /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Tilt, the black-flagged streets
[1988]
Pinches (Medallists) Albert Smith token.
Pinches (Medallists)
Albert Smith token
1859
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819. An account of the remains of a Roman villa discovered at Bignor :
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
An account of the remains of a Roman villa discovered at Bignor
1820
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court :
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court
[1785]
Weale, John, 1791-1862. Monograms, old architectural ornament, sacred illustrations, borders and alphabets,
Weale, John, 1791–1862
Monograms, old architectural ornament, sacred illustrations, borders and alphabets,
[1852]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1788
Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880. Handbook of the pictures in the International Exhibition of 1862 /
Taylor, Tom, 1817–1880
Handbook of the pictures in the International Exhibition of 1862
1862
Bow-string bridge ribs :
Bow-string bridge ribs
1849
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris) A descriptive and historical account of various palaces and public buildings, English and foreign :
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
A descriptive and historical account of various palaces and public buildings, English and foreign
1810
Haxell, Edward Nelson. A scramble through London & Brighton /
Haxell, Edward Nelson
A scramble through London & Brighton
[1884]
Hone, William, 1780-1842. Ancient mysteries described :
Hone, William, 1780–1842
Ancient mysteries described
1823
Mundy, Godfrey Charles, 1804-1860. Our Antipodes, or, Residence and rambles in the Australasian colonies : with a glimpse of the gold fields /
Mundy, Godfrey Charles, 1804–1860
Our Antipodes, or, Residence and rambles in the Australasian colonies : with a glimpse of the gold fields
1852
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732-1812, author. Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760 :
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732–1812
Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760
1798
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761, author. A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France :
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682–1761
A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France
MDCCLXVI [1766]
England and Wales. An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches :
England and Wales
An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches
1654
Lavater, Warja, 1913-2007, book artist. Ergo :
Lavater, Warja, 1913–2007
Ergo
[1988]
Marriage costumes of various nations.
Marriage costumes of various nations
[1824]
Alken, Samuel, 1756-1815, engraver. [Views of Lymington, Totnes, Ivybridge, and Netley Abbey].
Alken, Samuel, 1756–1815
[Views of Lymington, Totnes, Ivybridge, and Netley Abbey]
[1804]
Fulton, Hamish. Camp fire /
Fulton, Hamish, born 1946
Camp fire
c1985
Halsey, Alan. An alphabet of emblems /
Halsey, Alan
An alphabet of emblems
1987
Herbert, William, 1772-1851. The history and antiquities of the town and port of Hastings :
Herbert, William, 1772–1851
The history and antiquities of the town and port of Hastings
1824
Hatton, Thomas, active 1757-1774. Hints for sketching in water-colour from nature /
Hatton, Thomas, active 1757–1774
Hints for sketching in water-colour from nature
1859
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700-ca. 1783. Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari :
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700–ca. 1783
Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari
1745
Morland, Thomas Hornby, author. The genealogy of the English race horse :
Morland, Thomas Hornby
The genealogy of the English race horse
1810
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Des ordres de colõnes en l'architecture, et plusieurs aũes dependances dicelle /
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Des ordres de colõnes en l'architecture, et plusieurs aũes dependances dicelle
1664
Bowler, Thomas William, 1813-1869, ill. South African sketches :
Bowler, Thomas William, 1813–1869
South African sketches
[1854]
Cadby, Charles. Series of views.
Cadby, Charles
Series of views
[1851?]
Calvert, Frederick, fl. 1811-1844. Rural scenery :
Calvert, Frederick, fl. 1811–1844
Rural scenery
[ca.1825]
Haselden and Company A collection of designs for the use of upholsterers, decorators, gilders, &c. :
Haselden and Company
A collection of designs for the use of upholsterers, decorators, gilders, &c.
[1836?]
Crofton, William, Mrs. Eight views, for the benefit of the county,
Crofton, William, Mrs
Eight views, for the benefit of the county,
1854
Smith, Christopher Webb, 1793-1871, artist. Indian dead game /
Smith, Christopher Webb, 1793–1871
Indian dead game
1830
Grueber, Henry. Six lithographic views of seats in the neighborhood of Wrexham.
Grueber, Henry
Six lithographic views of seats in the neighborhood of Wrexham
1828
Hall, John, Secretary to the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes, author. Novel designs for cottages and schools /
Hall, John, Secretary to the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes
Novel designs for cottages and schools
1825
Heath, William, 1795-1840, ill. Studies from the stage, or The vicissitudes of life
Heath, William, 1795–1840
Studies from the stage, or The vicissitudes of life
[1823]
Hittorff, Jacques Ignace, 1792-1867. Architecture moderne de la Sicile, ou, recueil des plus beaux monuments religieux.
Hittorff, Jacques Ignace, 1792–1867
Architecture moderne de la Sicile, ou, recueil des plus beaux monuments religieux
1835
Johnson, John. Outline of the Beverly Minster; Interior and exterior.
Johnson, John
Outline of the Beverly Minster; Interior and exterior
[ca. 1840]
Keenan, Frances, fl. 1807-1813, ill. A select collection of views in the county of Devon :
Keenan, Frances, fl. 1807–1813
A select collection of views in the county of Devon
1800
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective /
Priestley, Joseph, 1733–1804
A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective
1780
Gifford, Charles B., artist, lithographer. San Francisco, 1862 :
Gifford, Charles B.
San Francisco, 1862
[1862]
Six views of the picturesque scenery of Plymouth and its neighbourhood.
Six views of the picturesque scenery of Plymouth and its neighbourhood
[1840?]
Stuart, Robert, 1812-1848. Views and notices of Glasgow in former times.
Stuart, Robert, 1812–1848
Views and notices of Glasgow in former times
1848
Trery, Henry Charles. Sketches in Lowestoft.
Trery, Henry Charles
Sketches in Lowestoft
1852
Storer, James, 1771-1853. The antiquarian and topographical cabinet;
Storer, James, 1771–1853
The antiquarian and topographical cabinet;
1817-19
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, ill. Characters /
Williams, Charles, active 1797–1830
Characters
ca. 1800?]
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Specimens of ornamental art workmanship.
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Specimens of ornamental art workmanship
1852
Jones, Shirley. Soft ground, hard ground & a little light relief with Shirley Jones.
Jones, Shirley
Soft ground, hard ground & a little light relief with Shirley Jones
[1989]
Walker, John Rawson, 1796-1873. The new descriptive lesson for carbonic drawing /
Walker, John Rawson, 1796–1873
The new descriptive lesson for carbonic drawing
[ca. 1847]
Lewis, Thomas Hayter, 1818-1898. The fine arts and their connection with education :
Lewis, Thomas Hayter, 1818–1898
The fine arts and their connection with education
1865
Bevis, John, 1954- Battle of Brentford Basin.
Bevis, John, 1954–
Battle of Brentford Basin
1992
Sparrman, Anders, 1748-1820. A voyage round the world with Captain James Cook in H.M.S. Resolution /
Sparrman, Anders, 1748–1820
A voyage round the world with Captain James Cook in H.M.S. Resolution
1944
Gebauer, C. D. (Christian David), 1777-1831. Det kongelige Danske stutteri i Frederiksborg /
Gebauer, C. D. (Christian David), 1777–1831
Det kongelige Danske stutteri i Frederiksborg
[1822-1827]
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
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]
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books :
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England)
A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books
1805
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1806]
Martin, Phil., active 18th century. [Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady].
Martin, Phil., active 18th century
[Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady]
1757
Richmond Jockey Club. Richmond Jockey Club minute book, 1824-1835.
Richmond Jockey Club
Richmond Jockey Club minute book, 1824-1835
New Theatre Royal (Bristol, England) [Playbill for performances by Barry Sullivan, W.H. Hallatt, John Amory, Caroline Hope, and Adeline Stanhope in Macbeth, As you like it, and Richard III, at the New Theatre Royal, Bristol, October 15-17, 1877].
New Theatre Royal (Bristol, England)
[Playbill for performances by Barry Sullivan, W.H. Hallatt, John Amory, Caroline Hope, and Adeline Stanhope in Macbeth, As you like it, and Richard III, at the New Theatre Royal, Bristol, October 15-17, 1877]
[1877]
Bacon's large scale plan of Croydon :
Bacon's large scale plan of Croydon
[1913]
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street.
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street
circa 1900