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
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
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]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
9
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
10
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
No. [blank] of Liber studiorum
[1807-1819]
11
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
12
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
13
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
14
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
15
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
16
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
17
Underwood & Underwood
Sun Sculpture stereoscope
not before 1901
18
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
19
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
20
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
21
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?]
22
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
23
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
24
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
25
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
26
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
27
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
28
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
29
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
30
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
31
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
32
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
33
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
34
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
35
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
36
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
37
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
38
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
39
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
40
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
41
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after
[between 1726 and 1736]
42
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
43
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
44
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
45
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
46
Bill for building expenses
1760
47
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
48
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
49
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
50
Ointment pot
between 1650 and 1700
51
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
52
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
53
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
54
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?]
55
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
56
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
57
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
58
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
59
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
60
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
61
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
62
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
63
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
64
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
65
The temple of taste
[1796]
66
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
67
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
68
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
69
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
70
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
71
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
72
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
73
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]
74
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
75
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
76
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
77
Gascoigne, George, -1577
The noble arte of venerie or hunting
[1575]
78
Galilei, Galileo, 1564–1642
Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa
MDCXXXII [1632]
79
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
R. Ackermann's repository of fashions
1829
80
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
81
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
82
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
83
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
84
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
85
Valentine card
mid-19th century
86
Six views of Buxton & neighbourhood
[185-?]
87
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
1791 [i.e. 1792]
88
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
89
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
90
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
91
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
92
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
93
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
94
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
95
Open house London
[2011]
96
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
97
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
98
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
99
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
100
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..