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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]
Robson, William. Grammigraphia;
Robson, William
Grammigraphia;
1799
Thoroton, Robert, 1623-1678. Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire:
Thoroton, Robert, 1623–1678
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
1790
The compleat drawing-master :
The compleat drawing-master
1763
The artist's assistant, in the study and practice of mechanical sciences.
The artist's assistant, in the study and practice of mechanical sciences
[17--?]
Bannister, James, b. 1750 or 51. A view of the arts and sciences,
Bannister, James, b. 1750 or 51
A view of the arts and sciences,
1785
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. General rures [sic] for painting in oil and water-colours;
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
General rures [sic] for painting in oil and water-colours;
1747
Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764. The economy of human life.
Dodsley, Robert, 1704–1764
The economy of human life
[1799]
I. and J. Taylor (Firm) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
I. and J. Taylor (Firm)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
[ca. 1790]
Pool, Robert (Artist) Views of the most remarkable public buildings, monuments and other edifices in the city of Dublin :
Pool, Robert (Artist)
Views of the most remarkable public buildings, monuments and other edifices in the city of Dublin
1780
Pratt, Mr. (Samuel Jackson), 1749-1814. Observations on the Night thoughts of Dr. Young,
Pratt, Mr. (Samuel Jackson), 1749–1814
Observations on the Night thoughts of Dr. Young,
1776
An historical miscellany of the curiosities and rarities in nature and art :
An historical miscellany of the curiosities and rarities in nature and art
[1794-1797]
Forrest, Ebenezer, active 1774, author. An account of what seemed most remarkable in the five days peregrination of the five following persons, viz. Messieurs Tothall, Scott, Hogarth, Thornhill, and Forrest :
Forrest, Ebenezer, active 1774
An account of what seemed most remarkable in the five days peregrination of the five following persons, viz. Messieurs Tothall, Scott, Hogarth, Thornhill, and Forrest
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, author. The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America :
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America
MDCCLX [1760]
Ellis, Henry, 1721-1806, author. A voyage to Hudson's-Bay :
Ellis, Henry, 1721–1806
A voyage to Hudson's-Bay
MDCCXLVII [1748]
A description of the university, town and county of Cambridge :
A description of the university, town and county of Cambridge
1796
Collins, David, 1756-1810. An account of the English colony in New South Wales :
Collins, David, 1756–1810
An account of the English colony in New South Wales
1798-1802
Ellis, William, 1747-1810. The campagna of London, or, Views in the different parishes within the circumference of twenty-five miles from that metropolis :
Ellis, William, 1747–1810
The campagna of London, or, Views in the different parishes within the circumference of twenty-five miles from that metropolis
[1791-1793]
Medailles de la revolution Francaise.
Medailles de la revolution Francaise
s.d.]
Mitchell, John, 1711-1768, cartographer. A map of the British and French dominions in North America
Mitchell, John, 1711–1768
A map of the British and French dominions in North America
Febry 13th, 1755
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. The qualifications and duty of a surveyor explained in a letter to the right honourable the Earl of ****** :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
The qualifications and duty of a surveyor explained in a letter to the right honourable the Earl of ******
1752
Sanders, Thomas, engraver, ill. Perspective views of the market towns within the county of Worcester /
Sanders, Thomas, engraver
Perspective views of the market towns within the county of Worcester
[1779-1781]
Vertue, George, 1684-1756. A description of nine historical prints :
Vertue, George, 1684–1756
A description of nine historical prints
1740]
Sandby, Thomas, 1723-1798. Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers.
Sandby, Thomas, 1723–1798
Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers
1769 September
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733. Bibliotheca exquisitissima, sive Librorum selectissimorum collectio in omni facultate, arte, scientia & lingua, nitidissime compactorum ... :
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659–1733
Bibliotheca exquisitissima, sive Librorum selectissimorum collectio in omni facultate, arte, scientia & lingua, nitidissime compactorum ...
[1729]
Remedies for ailments in horses.
Remedies for ailments in horses
late 18th century
Dufresne, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des trois ecoles :
Dufresne
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des trois ecoles
MDCCLXXVII [1778]
Lavallée, Joseph, 1747-1816. Reis door de departementen van Frankryk;
Lavallée, Joseph, 1747–1816
Reis door de departementen van Frankryk;
1795-96
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. A collection of tracts on wet-docks for the port of London,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
A collection of tracts on wet-docks for the port of London,
1797
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508-1568. Dialogo della pittura
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508–1568
Dialogo della pittura
1735
Le Blon, J. C., 1667-1741, author. Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting :
Le Blon, J. C., 1667–1741
Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting
[1725]
Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758. The gentle shepherd :
Ramsay, Allan, 1686–1758
The gentle shepherd
M.DCC.LXXXVIII [1788]
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities, and boroughs in England and Wales ... :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities, and boroughs in England and Wales ...
1715-1750
Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751, author. Some remarkable passages in the life of the Honourable Col. James Gardiner :
Doddridge, Philip, 1702–1751
Some remarkable passages in the life of the Honourable Col. James Gardiner
MDCCXLVII [1747]
Homer. The Odyssey of Homer.
Homer
The Odyssey of Homer
1725-1726
Mace, Sandford. The Citadel of Plymouth.
Mace, Sandford
The Citadel of Plymouth
1737
Martel, P. (Peter), 1701-1761. A plan of Geneva, with the adjacent parts = Plan de Geneve, avec ses environs /
Martel, P. (Peter), 1701–1761
A plan of Geneva, with the adjacent parts = Plan de Geneve, avec ses environs
1743
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, author, engraver. Hieroglyphica, of, Merkbeelden der oude volkeren :
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645–1708
Hieroglyphica, of, Merkbeelden der oude volkeren
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780. Letters of the late Ignatius Sancho, an African ... :
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729–1780
Letters of the late Ignatius Sancho, an African ...
1782
Hotman, François, 1524-1590. Franco-Gallia, or, An account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties /
Hotman, François, 1524–1590
Franco-Gallia, or, An account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties
1711
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808. An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764 :
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737–1808
An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764
1767
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
Le livre rouge, or, Red book :
Le livre rouge, or, Red book
MDCCXC. [1790]
A concise introduction to the knowledge of the most eminent painters :
A concise introduction to the knowledge of the most eminent painters
1778
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. The additions to the quarto edition of the tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX :
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The additions to the quarto edition of the tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX
1774
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813. An account of the discovery of the body of King John in the cathedral church of Worcester July 17, 1797 :
Green, Valentine, 1739–1813
An account of the discovery of the body of King John in the cathedral church of Worcester July 17, 1797
1797
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher, illustrator. A treatise on civil architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
A treatise on civil architecture
MDCCLIX [1759]
Archenholz, Johann Wilhelm von, 1743-1812. A picture of Italy /
Archenholz, Johann Wilhelm von, 1743–1812
A picture of Italy
1791
Green, Benjamin, 1739-1798, engraver. Twenty-four figures from Salvator Roza /
Green, Benjamin, 1739–1798
Twenty-four figures from Salvator Roza
January 1, 1789
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834. [Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard].
Stothard, Thomas, 1755–1834
[Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard]
[1780-1825]
Govertsz, N. Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt :
Govertsz, N
Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt
1746
Forbes, James, 1749-1819. A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher. Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry
MDCCLXIII [1763]
Segar, William, Sir, -1633. Baronagium genealogicum;
Segar, William, Sir, -1633
Baronagium genealogicum;
[1764-84]
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710, author. Rules for bad horsemen :
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710
Rules for bad horsemen
MDCCLXII [1762]
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713-1785, author. The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth :
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713–1785
The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth
MDCCLXXXV [1785]
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century, author. Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations :
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century
Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations
1796
Le Charron, André-Louis-Lambert, Baron, 1759-1837. A word to the wise
Le Charron, André-Louis-Lambert, Baron, 1759–1837
A word to the wise
1796
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797. Joseph Wright of Derby letter to Daniel Daulby.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright of Derby letter to Daniel Daulby
1789 July 15
Westall, Richard, 1765-1836, artist. Samson Agonistes.
Westall, Richard, 1765–1836
Samson Agonistes
[between 1779 and 1797]
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710-1765. A new drawing book of ornaments,
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710–1765
A new drawing book of ornaments,
[ca. 1768]
Ford, Mr., auctioneer. A catalogue of the entire and genuine library of books of Mr. George Vertue, engraver ...
Ford, Mr., auctioneer
A catalogue of the entire and genuine library of books of Mr. George Vertue, engraver ..
1757]
Grant, John, 1731-1814. A survey of the province of Moray;
Grant, John, 1731–1814
A survey of the province of Moray;
1798
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712-1764. Saggio sopra la pittura ...
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712–1764
Saggio sopra la pittura ..
1763
Rocque, John, -1762, cartographer. A general map of North America :
Rocque, John, -1762
A general map of North America
[1762?]
Descrizione de' cartoni disegnati da Carlo Cignani, e de' quadri dipinti da Sebastiano Ricci :
Descrizione de' cartoni disegnati da Carlo Cignani, e de' quadri dipinti da Sebastiano Ricci
1749
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725-1811. Collections for the history of Worcestershire ...
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725–1811
Collections for the history of Worcestershire ..
1781-1782
Frézier, Amédée François, 1682-1773. Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle /
Frézier, Amédée François, 1682–1773
Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle
1747
Roberts, William, active 1763, author. An account of the first discovery, and natural history of Florida :
Roberts, William, active 1763
An account of the first discovery, and natural history of Florida
MDCCLXIII [1763]
State of the British and French colonies in North America :
State of the British and French colonies in North America
MDCCLV [1755]
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739, author. A description of the English province of Carolana :
Coxe, Daniel, 1673–1739
A description of the English province of Carolana
MDCCXXII [1722]
Robson, Joseph, author. An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747 /
Robson, Joseph
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747
MDCCLII [1752]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands
1726
Hippesley, R. Bath and it's environs,
Hippesley, R
Bath and it's environs,
1775
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736-1819. A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736–1819
A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
1775