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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855 /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
 G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial :
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
 Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
Roberts, lithographer. Spurgeon's :
Roberts
Spurgeon's
[approximately 1870]
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802.  Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime /
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
Nightingall, Miles, auctioneer, publisher.  A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
 [Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
 [Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-, engraver. Edward Gilks, ornamental designer :
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House
1808
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher.  A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
 Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
 The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ...
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ..
[1843?]
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker), creator. 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.
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
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845.  Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work
[1798?]
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England) A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters :
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
Gwynn, John, 1713-1786, author.  London and Westminster improved :
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1861-1862
Bodington, John, -1727. Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.
Bodington, John, -1727
Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard
1727
 Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
 Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
 Select engravings from a collection of pictures :
Select engravings from a collection of pictures
MDCCCXVIII [1818]
 Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
 Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne :
Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne
[approximately 1890]
 Palestine Pavilion.
Palestine Pavilion
[1924]
 For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ...
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ..
[1788]
 Exhibition of Sir George Hayter's great historical pictures, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly :
Exhibition of Sir George Hayter's great historical pictures, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly
[1843]
Pinoli's Restaurant, creator. [Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London].
Pinoli's Restaurant
[Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London]
[192-?]
Kane, Gregory, active 1851, creator. Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ... :
Kane, Gregory, active 1851
Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ...
1851
Dart, John, -1730. Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster :
Dart, John, -1730
Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster
[between 1723 and 1727]
 Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam
1769 January 4
 Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner
1740 October 6
 To the keepers and drivers of donkeys.
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys
[approximately 1850]
 Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner :
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner
[between 1845 and 1857]
Urch, Henry, creator. [Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London].
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
Lloyd, John, active 1843, creator. John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer :
Lloyd, John, active 1843
John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer
[ca. 1843]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work
1811
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted
1812
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co., creator. Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses.
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co.
Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses
[1823]
London Transport Executive. [Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service].
London Transport Executive
[Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service]
[1951]
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace /
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace
MDCCCXLVI [1846]
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950, creator. B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur.
Shaw, Bernard, 1856–1950
B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur
[1923]
 [Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London].
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London]
1830
 A Merry Christmas.
A Merry Christmas
[approximately 1880?]
 School Board for London Certificate :
School Board for London Certificate
[1888]
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593-1649, author. The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada /
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593–1649
The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada
MCMXXXVIII [1938]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. Poetry and prose of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Poetry and prose of William Blake
1935
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The complete writings of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The complete writings of William Blake
MCMLVII [1957]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The note-book of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The note-book of William Blake
MCMXXXV [1935]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil
1937
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries
[1844]
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher) Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings :
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher)
Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings
February, 1815
 The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort.
The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort
1873
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of an assemblage of Spanish and Italian pictures:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of an assemblage of Spanish and Italian pictures
[1810]
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
Daily Mail (London, England), creator. The Daily Mail exhibition guide :
Daily Mail (London, England)
The Daily Mail exhibition guide
[approximately 1924]
Royal Society of British Artists. The exhibition of the Society of British Artists :
Royal Society of British Artists
The exhibition of the Society of British Artists
1832
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher.  A catalogue of a small collection, of principally the works of Morland :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small collection, of principally the works of Morland
[1799]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1804]
 Service and anthems to be used upon Thursday the 18th day of November 1852 :
Service and anthems to be used upon Thursday the 18th day of November 1852
1852
Walters, Eurof, author. The serpent's presence /
Walters, Eurof
The serpent's presence
1954
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Lady from yesterday /
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Lady from yesterday
1939
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very valuable and entire collection of drawings and paintings in oil, of Sir Robert Ainslie, Bart. :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very valuable and entire collection of drawings and paintings in oil, of Sir Robert Ainslie, Bart.
1809
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the choice collection of pictures and of some antique and modern bronzes :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the choice collection of pictures and of some antique and modern bronzes
[1847]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very choice collection of pictures, of the highest class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very choice collection of pictures, of the highest class
[1851]
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England) Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall.
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England)
Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall
1845
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer. A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank, part the second, consisting of the works of Wenceslaus Hollar .... : etchings by Rembrandt and his scholars ... : specimens of the German School, among which will be found the works of Albert Durer, Lucas Van Leyden, and the Little Masters : a continuation of the series of foreign portraits, engravings after French painters, works of Wille, &c. : which, together will the portfolios which contained this collection, will be sold by auction by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, Bond Street, on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1834, and nine following days ...
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank, part the second, consisting of the works of Wenceslaus Hollar .... : etchings by Rembrandt and his scholars ... : specimens of the German School, among which will be found the works of Albert Durer, Lucas Van Leyden, and the Little Masters : a continuation of the series of foreign portraits, engravings after French painters, works of Wille, &c. : which, together will the portfolios which contained this collection, will be sold by auction by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, Bond Street, on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1834, and nine following days ..
[1834]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of a choice collection of engravings after Sir Joshua Reynolds, formed by a gentleman :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of a choice collection of engravings after Sir Joshua Reynolds, formed by a gentleman
[1873]
 King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table :
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
[between 1866 and 1880]
Meredith, George, 1828-1909, author. The letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell :
Meredith, George, 1828–1909
The letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell
1923
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the entire series of portraits of illustrious characters in the reign of Queen Elizabeth :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the entire series of portraits of illustrious characters in the reign of Queen Elizabeth
[1836]
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of an important collection of pictures, of the highest class :
Phillips, Mr.
A catalogue of an important collection of pictures, of the highest class
[1850]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of the very highest class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of the very highest class
[1852]
Metal Box Company, creator. 19th annual dinner :
Metal Box Company
19th annual dinner
1951
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures
[1853]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq. :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq.
[1866]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the highly valuable and splendid pictures, of the Italian, Venetian & Flemish schools, the property of R. Westall, esq. R.A. :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the highly valuable and splendid pictures, of the Italian, Venetian & Flemish schools, the property of R. Westall, esq. R.A.
[1830]
British Institution. An account of all the pictures exhibited in the rooms of the British Institution, from 1813 to 1823 :
British Institution
An account of all the pictures exhibited in the rooms of the British Institution, from 1813 to 1823
1824
National Gallery (Great Britain) A catalogue of the pictures in the National Gallery.
National Gallery (Great Britain)
A catalogue of the pictures in the National Gallery
1845
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased
[1873]
 From the Third programme :
From the Third programme
1956
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey
[1871]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints
[1824]
Squibb, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters :
Squibb, Mr.
A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters
[1832]
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland :
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland
[1828]
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
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592, author. Montaigne's essays :
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533–1592
Montaigne's essays
MCMXXXI [1931]
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Together and alone :
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Together and alone
1945
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ... :
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ...
[1835]
Christie & Manson auctioneer publisher Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq. :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq.
[1845]
 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