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Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist. The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work /
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690–1770
The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work
[1759]
Stokes, Gabriel. Remarks upon an essay towards supplying the city of Dublin with water.
Stokes, Gabriel
Remarks upon an essay towards supplying the city of Dublin with water
ca. 1735]
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809. An olio of good breeding :
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760–1809
An olio of good breeding
[1797]
Viel de Saint Maux, Jean Louis. Lettres sur l'architecture des anciens :
Viel de Saint Maux, Jean Louis
Lettres sur l'architecture des anciens
1787
Edie, George, author. A treatise on English shooting :
Edie, George
A treatise on English shooting
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Miller, Edward, 1735-1807. The tears of Yorkshire :
Miller, Edward, 1735–1807
The tears of Yorkshire
1782
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
November 25, 1782
The experienc'd farrier :
The experienc'd farrier
1720
Sympson, Joseph, -1736, engraver. [Engravings of horses]
Sympson, Joseph, -1736
[Engravings of horses]
[ca. 1730?]
Vernon, Thomas, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and extensive collection of valuable, pictures, by much esteemed masters :
Vernon, Thomas
A catalogue of a capital and extensive collection of valuable, pictures, by much esteemed masters
[1797]
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810. Sacred history, selected from the Scriptures :
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741–1810
Sacred history, selected from the Scriptures
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
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
Russell, John, -1494. Propositio Johannis Russell :
Russell, John, -1494
Propositio Johannis Russell
1909
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709-1781. Historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor-Castle :
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709–1781
Historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor-Castle
[1771?]
Peckham, Harry. A tour through Holland, and the Netherlands /
Peckham, Harry
A tour through Holland, and the Netherlands
1793
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. A supplement to the fifth edition of Collins's Peerage of England :
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
A supplement to the fifth edition of Collins's Peerage of England
1784
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the garden & house of the Rt. Honourable ye Earl of Lincoln, at Weybridge in the county of Surry /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the garden & house of the Rt. Honourable ye Earl of Lincoln, at Weybridge in the county of Surry
1737
Bossu, M., 1720-1792. Nouveaux voyages dans l'Amérique Septentrionale :
Bossu, M., 1720–1792
Nouveaux voyages dans l'Amérique Septentrionale
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Ashmore, ill. [Views in Scotland].
Ashmore
[Views in Scotland]
Decr. 1793
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815. Poesie nella partenza dell'eccellentissimo signor Andrea da Mula dal glorioso reggimento di Chioggia.
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Poesie nella partenza dell'eccellentissimo signor Andrea da Mula dal glorioso reggimento di Chioggia
[ca. 1764]
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. A descriptive catalogue of Coade's artificial stone manufactory at King's Arms Stairs, Narrow-wall Lambeth :
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
A descriptive catalogue of Coade's artificial stone manufactory at King's Arms Stairs, Narrow-wall Lambeth
MDCCLXXIV [1784]
The court and city register for the year 1751 ;
The court and city register for the year 1751 ;
[1751?]
Moll, Herman, -1732. World described.
Moll, Herman, -1732
World described
1751-1760]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The builder's sketch book, or, The youth's pocket companion :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's sketch book, or, The youth's pocket companion
1793
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766. A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems :
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700–1766
A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems
MDCCLXVIII [1768]
Art of drawing and painting in water-colours :
Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1770
Nimrod's Songs of the chace :
Nimrod's Songs of the chace
1788
Sanders, John, 1750-1825, artist, engraver, publisher. Six views near Margate :
Sanders, John, 1750–1825
Six views near Margate
1790
Waldseemüller, Martin, 1470-1519. Die Weltkarten Waldseemüllers (Ilacomilus) 1507 & 1516 =
Waldseemüller, Martin, 1470–1519
Die Weltkarten Waldseemüllers (Ilacomilus) 1507 & 1516 =
1903
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and elegant collection of pictures, selected from the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian, and other schools :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and elegant collection of pictures, selected from the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian, and other schools
[1775]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, together with a selection of pleasing subjects, drawings in water colours, &c. by Morland, Wheatley, and other modern masters :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, together with a selection of pleasing subjects, drawings in water colours, &c. by Morland, Wheatley, and other modern masters
[1797]
Robins, George Henry, 1777-1847, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the houshold furniture, fine-toned piano-forte, an eight-day clock, linen, china, glass lustres, and other valuable effects of Mrs. Collins, deceased, at her late house, no. 6, Norfolk-Street, Strand ... :
Robins, George Henry, 1777–1847
A catalogue of all the houshold furniture, fine-toned piano-forte, an eight-day clock, linen, china, glass lustres, and other valuable effects of Mrs. Collins, deceased, at her late house, no. 6, Norfolk-Street, Strand ...
[1797]
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Reasons in favour of the London-docks.
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Reasons in favour of the London-docks
1796
Pernety, Antoine-Joseph, 1716-1801. Dictionnaire portatif de peinture, sculpture et gravure :
Pernety, Antoine-Joseph, 1716–1801
Dictionnaire portatif de peinture, sculpture et gravure
1757
Gillier, Louis de. Essai sur les causes de la perfection de la sculpture antique, et sur les moyens d'y atteindre ...
Gillier, Louis de
Essai sur les causes de la perfection de la sculpture antique, et sur les moyens d'y atteindre ..
1798
Cartaud de La Villate, François, 1700?-1737. Essai historique et philosophique sur le goût.
Cartaud de La Villate, François, 1700?-1737
Essai historique et philosophique sur le goût
1751
Boswell, John, 1698-1757. A method of study; or, An useful library.
Boswell, John, 1698–1757
A method of study; or, An useful library
1738-43
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746-1830. The Dutchess of C-----.
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746–1830
The Dutchess of C-----
1798
I. and J. Taylor (Firm) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
I. and J. Taylor (Firm)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
[between 1795 and 1798]
I. and J. Taylor (Firm) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
I. and J. Taylor (Firm)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
[1793?]
Milner, John, 1752-1826. The history civil and ecclesiastical, and survey of the antiquities of Winchester. /
Milner, John, 1752–1826
The history civil and ecclesiastical, and survey of the antiquities of Winchester.
[1798-1801]
A new and complete history of Essex, from a late survey; :
A new and complete history of Essex, from a late survey;
1770-1772
The poll of the freeholders of Oxfordshire :
The poll of the freeholders of Oxfordshire
[1754]
More, Hannah, 1745-1833. A Sunday reading :
More, Hannah, 1745–1833
A Sunday reading
[1796]
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791. Prospectus du Voyage pittoresque de l'Italie.
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727–1791
Prospectus du Voyage pittoresque de l'Italie
[1778]
Butt, George, 1741-1795. Isaiah versified /
Butt, George, 1741–1795
Isaiah versified
1785
Caslon, William, 1693-1766. A specimen /
Caslon, William, 1693–1766
A specimen
[1741]
Downing, Alexander. A new and accurate plan of the ancient borough of Bury Saint Edmunds :
Downing, Alexander
A new and accurate plan of the ancient borough of Bury Saint Edmunds
1741
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The young builder's rudiments, or, The principles of geometry, mechanicks, mensuration and perspective, geometrically demonstrated :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The young builder's rudiments, or, The principles of geometry, mechanicks, mensuration and perspective, geometrically demonstrated
1730
Ames, Joseph, 1689-1759, author. A catalogue of English heads: or, An account of about two thousand prints, describing what is peculiar on each :
Ames, Joseph, 1689–1759
A catalogue of English heads: or, An account of about two thousand prints, describing what is peculiar on each
1748
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wale ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wale ...
1786
Manwaring, Robert. The carpenter's compleat guide to the whole system of gothic railing :
Manwaring, Robert
The carpenter's compleat guide to the whole system of gothic railing
1765
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, cartographer, engraver, publisher. A description of the maritime parts of France :
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
A description of the maritime parts of France
MDCCLXI [1761]
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d', 1653-1701. Vignola revived :
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d', 1653–1701
Vignola revived
MDCCLXI [1761]
Barlow, Thomas, 1607-1691. The case concerning setting up images or painting of them in churches ... :
Barlow, Thomas, 1607–1691
The case concerning setting up images or painting of them in churches ...
1714
Hoym, Karl Heinrich, Graf von, 1694-1736. Catalogus librorum bibliothecae illustrissimi viri Caroli Henrici Comitis de Hoym :
Hoym, Karl Heinrich, Graf von, 1694–1736
Catalogus librorum bibliothecae illustrissimi viri Caroli Henrici Comitis de Hoym
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Éphémérides des mouvemens célestes, pour le méridien de Paris.
Éphémérides des mouvemens célestes, pour le méridien de Paris
1716-1792
Williams, Edward, d. 1798. The account of a trigonometrical survey carried on in the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794 :
Williams, Edward, d. 1798
The account of a trigonometrical survey carried on in the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794
1795]
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca.1783. A view of the amphitheatre, part of ye great lake & the new house in the island situated in the gardens of Claremount :
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730–ca.1783
A view of the amphitheatre, part of ye great lake & the new house in the island situated in the gardens of Claremount
1754
Newcome, H. A general table of all cautions, fees, and perquisites :
Newcome, H
A general table of all cautions, fees, and perquisites
1761
Aikin, John, 1747-1822. A description of the country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester :
Aikin, John, 1747–1822
A description of the country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester
[1795]
Toogood, Charles. A friendly admonition from a country clergyman on the approach of Shrovetide, or, A serious warning against the cruel and abominable custom of throwing at cocks and of cockfighting.
Toogood, Charles
A friendly admonition from a country clergyman on the approach of Shrovetide, or, A serious warning against the cruel and abominable custom of throwing at cocks and of cockfighting
1795
Moreau, Simeon, d. 1810. A tour to Cheltenham spa, or, Gloucestershire display'd :
Moreau, Simeon, d. 1810
A tour to Cheltenham spa, or, Gloucestershire display'd
1789
The Spectator, with illustrative notes :
The Spectator, with illustrative notes
1799
Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord, 1714-1799. Of the origin and progress of language ...
Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord, 1714–1799
Of the origin and progress of language ..
1774-92
Concanen, Matthew, active 1795. The history and antiquities of the parish of St. Saviour's, Southwark ...
Concanen, Matthew, active 1795
The history and antiquities of the parish of St. Saviour's, Southwark ..
1795
An actual Topographical Survey of the County of Sussex; by T. Yeakell & W. Gardner, Surveyors. Engrav'd by Thos. Yeakell. Scale of three ... miles[ = 150 mm].
An actual Topographical Survey of the County of Sussex; by T. Yeakell & W. Gardner, Surveyors. Engrav'd by Thos. Yeakell. Scale of three ... miles[ = 150 mm]
1778-1783
Smeaton, John, 1724-1792. An historical report on Ramsgate harbour;
Smeaton, John, 1724–1792
An historical report on Ramsgate harbour;
1791
Eden, Frederick Morton, Sir, 1766-1809. Porto-Bello: or, A plan for the improvement of the port and city of London ...
Eden, Frederick Morton, Sir, 1766–1809
Porto-Bello: or, A plan for the improvement of the port and city of London ..
1798
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817? A new drawing book of ornaments in the antique style,
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
A new drawing book of ornaments in the antique style,
1796
Hutcheson, Francis, 1694-1746. An inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue;
Hutcheson, Francis, 1694–1746
An inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue;
1726
Botanista, Theophilus. Rural beauties; or, The natural history of the four following western counties,
Botanista, Theophilus
Rural beauties; or, The natural history of the four following western counties,
1757
Raynal, abbé (Guillaume-Thomas-François), 1713-1796. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture et l'architecture de M. de *** [i.e. L.P. de Bachaumont].
Raynal, abbé (Guillaume-Thomas-François), 1713–1796
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture et l'architecture de M. de *** [i.e. L.P. de Bachaumont]
1751
Denne, Samuel, 1730-1799. The history and antiquities of Rochester and its environs:
Denne, Samuel, 1730–1799
The history and antiquities of Rochester and its environs
1772
Le Quoy, R. An account of the model in relievo, :
Le Quoy, R
An account of the model in relievo,
MDCCLXXIX [1779]
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719. The poetical works of Joseph Addison. :
Addison, Joseph, 1672–1719
The poetical works of Joseph Addison.
1796
Weston, Richard, 1733-1806. Tracts on practical agriculture and gardening :
Weston, Richard, 1733–1806
Tracts on practical agriculture and gardening
1773
Observations on two trials at law, respecting Messieurs Adams's new-invented patent-stucco /
Observations on two trials at law, respecting Messieurs Adams's new-invented patent-stucco
1778
A new drawing book of heads, from Castiglione :
A new drawing book of heads, from Castiglione
[176-?]
Smith, William, 1727-1803. An historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians, in the year MDCCLXIV, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq., colonel of foot, and now brigadier general in America :
Smith, William, 1727–1803
An historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians, in the year MDCCLXIV, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq., colonel of foot, and now brigadier general in America
MDCCLXVI [1766]
Charron, Wm. (William) A description of the freedom box, voted by the City of London to the Hon. Augustus Keppel, admiral of the Blue :
Charron, Wm. (William)
A description of the freedom box, voted by the City of London to the Hon. Augustus Keppel, admiral of the Blue
[1779]
Inscriptionum antiquarum Græc. et Latin. liber. :
Inscriptionum antiquarum Græc. et Latin. liber.
Anno MDCCLII [1752]
Pilkington, James. A view of the present state of Derbyshire :
Pilkington, James
A view of the present state of Derbyshire
1789
Birch, William, 1760-1794? engraver, publisher. Delices de la Grande Bretagne /
Birch, William, 1760–1794?
Delices de la Grande Bretagne
[1791]
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's universal display of the naval flags of all nations in the world =
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Bowles's universal display of the naval flags of all nations in the world =
[1783]
Rocque, John, -1762. Prospect of Greenwich Hospital from the river :
Rocque, John, -1762
Prospect of Greenwich Hospital from the river
1739
Lemprière, Clement. A new and accurate survey of the island of Minorca :
Lemprière, Clement
A new and accurate survey of the island of Minorca
1753
Twelve views of His Majesty's ships, &c. in different situations
Twelve views of His Majesty's ships, &c. in different situations
published as the Act directs 19 May 1783
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784, cartographer. A new improved map of Oxfordshire :
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719–1784
A new improved map of Oxfordshire
[1750]
Prestage, John, -1767, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of Greek and Roman medals and medalions in gold, silver, and brass, of the learned Dr. Kennedy, deceas'd :
Prestage, John, -1767
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of Greek and Roman medals and medalions in gold, silver, and brass, of the learned Dr. Kennedy, deceas'd
[1760]
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]
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
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Plan of the London-dock,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Plan of the London-dock,
1794
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. An introduction to the art of drawing,
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
An introduction to the art of drawing,
[17--]