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Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
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 /
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]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Hogarth moralized :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Views in Rome and its environs.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Perkins, John (Gardener), author. Floral designs for the table :
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796-1857. China : its state and prospects :
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
Paine, James, 1717?-1789. Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Egan, Pierce, 1772-1849, author. Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst :
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst
1819
Blanchet, Etienne. Blanchet, artistes capillaires :
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
Loggan, David, 1635-1700?, illustrator, engraver. Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani
ano. Dni. MDCLXXV [1675]
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849-1921. As in a looking glass /
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert) A new pocket sketch book :
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794, author. Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire :
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington :
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
The temple of taste :
The temple of taste
[1796]
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860. The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide :
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
Our Boys Clothing Company. "Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book.
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
Stuart, James, 1713-1788. Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London.
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
Huchinson & Dixon, creator. Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c. :
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
Howle, J. (Tailor), creator. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent.
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Moore, Joseph. Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire.
Moore, Joseph
Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire
1825-1826
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Rodler, Hieronymus. Perspectiua :
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
Morris, William, 1834-1896. News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest :
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
Abbott, George, 1803-1838, author, illustrator. Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire /
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple :
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ...
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
Barber, J. T. A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire :
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
Sowerby, James, 1757-1822. A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature /
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England) [Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor].
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views.
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852. Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants /
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
Vues de la ville de Londres :
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
Clarke, J., active 1820, creator. J. Clarke :
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Corporal Violette!!
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824.
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham.
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
Celebrated horses of America /
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author, illustrator. Six months' residence and travels in Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
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 ...
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]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642, author. Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa :
Galilei, Galileo, 1564–1642
Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa
MDCXXXII [1632]
In affectionate remembrance of Moses :
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
Lever Brothers Ltd., author. Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
Ireland, Samuel, -1800, author, illustrator. Picturesque views on the River Wye :
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
Taunt, Henry. A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London :
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
Tregear's Black jokes :
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
Driver & Shaw. Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials :
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Rickman, Thomas, 1776-1841. An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation :
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400. The works of Geoffrey Chaucer :
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844, ill. Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr.
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Dinner :
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
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.
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?]
Bowles & Carver. Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875. Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862 /
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. The seaweed collector :
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
Cox, David, 1783-1859. The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments :
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
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
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school.
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays), artist. The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860 /
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England) Dison & Co., lace manufacturers :
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Dison & Co., lace manufacturers
[circa 1850?]
Rowe, George, 1796-1864, ill. Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon /
Rowe, George, 1796–1864
Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon
[1826]
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798-1872, ill. Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris /
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798–1872
Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris
1833
[Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
Literary and Scientific Mechanics' Institute (Hull, England) Hull Mechanics' Institute :
Literary and Scientific Mechanics' Institute (Hull, England)
Hull Mechanics' Institute
[1845]
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
[1851]
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Father's garden /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker), ill. Lithographic views /
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker)
Lithographic views
1836
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen
anno MDCXXIX [1629]
Decker, Paul. Gothic architecture decorated :
Decker, Paul
Gothic architecture decorated
1759
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803-1902. Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects.
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803–1902
Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects
[Published by E. Gambart & Co.],
Combe, William, 1742-1823. The tour of Doctor Syntax,
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The tour of Doctor Syntax,
1812
[Coffin furniture:
[Coffin furniture
[ca. 1783]
Vignola, 1507-1573. Vignola, or the compleat architect :
Vignola, 1507–1573
Vignola, or the compleat architect
1655
Stencilled friezes.
Stencilled friezes
[ca. 1900?]
Kikkuli, fl. ca. 1350 B.C. The Kikkuli text on the training of horses (ca. 1350 B.C.) /
Kikkuli, fl. ca. 1350 B.C
The Kikkuli text on the training of horses (ca. 1350 B.C.)
c1977
Douglas, Helen, 1952- Field notes /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Field notes
2006
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks.
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks
[1904]
John V. Harrison & Co., creator, publisher. John V. Harrison & Co. :
John V. Harrison & Co.
John V. Harrison & Co.
[approximately 1840?]
John Sanderson & Co. Splendid show of spring fashions.
John Sanderson & Co
Splendid show of spring fashions
[1890?]
South Bank Centre, creator. Summer of smiles :
South Bank Centre
Summer of smiles
2011