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
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
8
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
9
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?]
10
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
11
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
12
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
13
The temple of taste
[1796]
14
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
15
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
16
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
17
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
18
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?]
19
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
20
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
21
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
22
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
23
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
24
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
25
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
26
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
27
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
28
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
29
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
30
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
31
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]
32
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
33
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
34
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
35
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
36
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
37
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
38
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
39
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
40
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
41
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
42
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
43
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
44
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
45
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
46
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
47
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
48
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
49
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
50
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
51
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
52
Map of North America
not before 1634
53
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
54
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
55
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
56
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
57
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
58
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
59
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
60
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
61
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
62
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
63
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
64
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
65
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
66
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
67
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
68
Cordiner, James
A description of Ceylon
1807
69
[The Souvenir Rose]
[approximately 1865?]
70
Tegetmeier, W. B. (William Bernhard), 1816–1912
The poultry book
1867
71
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
72
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760–1824
The costume of Hindostan
1807
73
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
74
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
75
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
76
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
77
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
78
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
79
The microcosm of London
[1808-10]
80
Roberts
Spurgeon's
[approximately 1870]
81
Rowe, George, 1796–1864
Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon
[1826]
82
In loving memory of Frederick Charles
1911
83
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
84
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
85
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant)
Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth
1820
86
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
An aeronautical view of London
1831
87
C. W
Portraits of brood mares belonging to the Royal Stud at Hampton Court
1837
88
The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817
[1817]
89
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
London before the fire in 1666 = Plan de Londres tel quil etoi avant l'incendie de 1666
[1666?]
90
King, Daniel, -1664?
The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated
1656
91
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778–1835
Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809
1813
92
Halfpenny, William, -1755
New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ...
1750-1752
93
Madras
[1832?]
94
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The house that Paxton built
1851
95
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
96
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
[1851]
97
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51
98
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)
Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park
1851
99
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington