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Scharf, George. Observations on the peculiarities of sculptures.
Scharf, George
Observations on the peculiarities of sculptures
1847
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901. The instructive picture book, or, Lessons from the vegetable world /
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823–1901
The instructive picture book, or, Lessons from the vegetable world
1858
Stuart, Robert, 1812-1848. Views and notices of Glasgow in former times.
Stuart, Robert, 1812–1848
Views and notices of Glasgow in former times
1848
Trery, Henry Charles. Sketches in Lowestoft.
Trery, Henry Charles
Sketches in Lowestoft
1852
Storer, James, 1771-1853. The antiquarian and topographical cabinet;
Storer, James, 1771–1853
The antiquarian and topographical cabinet;
1817-19
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, ill. Characters /
Williams, Charles, active 1797–1830
Characters
ca. 1800?]
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Specimens of ornamental art workmanship.
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Specimens of ornamental art workmanship
1852
Jones, Shirley. Soft ground, hard ground & a little light relief with Shirley Jones.
Jones, Shirley
Soft ground, hard ground & a little light relief with Shirley Jones
[1989]
Walker, John Rawson, 1796-1873. The new descriptive lesson for carbonic drawing /
Walker, John Rawson, 1796–1873
The new descriptive lesson for carbonic drawing
[ca. 1847]
Farrer, Julia. A broken delivery of the buisiness [sic] :
Farrer, Julia
A broken delivery of the buisiness [sic]
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author. Christmas books /
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
Christmas books
[1877]
Rolando, Guzman. The modern art of fencing :
Rolando, Guzman
The modern art of fencing
1822
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture
1750
Burford, Robert, 1791-1861. Description of a view of the city of Moscow, with the gorgeous entry of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander II into the Kremlin :
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Description of a view of the city of Moscow, with the gorgeous entry of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander II into the Kremlin
1857
Thames Tunnel Company. The Thames tunnel :
Thames Tunnel Company
The Thames tunnel
1825
Jullien, Ernest. La chasse :
Jullien, Ernest
La chasse
1868
Parker, Thomas Browne, 1797-1833. Journal of a tour through part of France, Wirtemburg, Baden, Bavaria, Austria, Saxony, Prussia, Mecklensburg, Danemark, Sweden made on a tour commencing in October 1824 through parts of Norway, Finnish Lapland, Finland, Prussia.
Parker, Thomas Browne, 1797–1833
Journal of a tour through part of France, Wirtemburg, Baden, Bavaria, Austria, Saxony, Prussia, Mecklensburg, Danemark, Sweden made on a tour commencing in October 1824 through parts of Norway, Finnish Lapland, Finland, Prussia
1824 October 24-1826 March 2
Gebauer, C. D. (Christian David), 1777-1831. Det kongelige Danske stutteri i Frederiksborg /
Gebauer, C. D. (Christian David), 1777–1831
Det kongelige Danske stutteri i Frederiksborg
[1822-1827]
Novice, George William. Lights in art :
Novice, George William
Lights in art
1874
The little bombardier, and pocket gunner.
The little bombardier, and pocket gunner
1801
Notebook of accounting exercises.
Notebook of accounting exercises
circa 1847
Boyn, John. An account, Lady Logie at Linhouse to John Boyn, shoemaker in Tarbuckie.
Boyn, John
An account, Lady Logie at Linhouse to John Boyn, shoemaker in Tarbuckie
1774, February 16-1778, February 19
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762-1834. Account book.
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762–1834
Account book
1784 January 1-December 31
The tongue cut sparrow.
The tongue cut sparrow
[188-?]
Kemp's West London Sketcher and Theleme.
Kemp's West London Sketcher and Theleme
Catalogue of the first fall exhibition of the works of modern artists, at the Apollo Gallery, no. 410 Broadway, New-York. 1838. :
Catalogue of the first fall exhibition of the works of modern artists, at the Apollo Gallery, no. 410 Broadway, New-York. 1838.
[1838]
Fenwick, Thomas FitzRoy Phillipps, 1856-1938. The Middle Hill Press :
Fenwick, Thomas FitzRoy Phillipps, 1856–1938
The Middle Hill Press
[1886]
Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935, author, illustrator. Exmoor :
Aldin, Cecil, 1870–1935
Exmoor
1935
Baker, Ezekiel, 1758-1836, author. Remarks on rifle guns :
Baker, Ezekiel, 1758–1836
Remarks on rifle guns
1835
Biegel, Peter. Peter Biegel's racing pictures.
Biegel, Peter
Peter Biegel's racing pictures
1983
Browne, T. H. History of the English turf, 1904-1930,
Browne, T. H
History of the English turf, 1904-1930,
1931
Dia 19 de Marzo de 1808, en Aranjuez :
Dia 19 de Marzo de 1808, en Aranjuez
Nov. 1, 1813
Mackay-Smith, Alexander. The colonial quarter race horse :
Mackay-Smith, Alexander
The colonial quarter race horse
1983
Mason, Richard, active 1808-1861?, author. The gentleman's new pocket farrier :
Mason, Richard, active 1808–1861?
The gentleman's new pocket farrier
1828
Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886-1967, author. Memoirs of a fox-hunting man /
Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886–1967
Memoirs of a fox-hunting man
mcmliv [1954]
Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States. Thoroughbred racing & breeding;
Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States
Thoroughbred racing & breeding;
1945]
Watson, J. N. P. A concise guide to hunting /
Watson, J. N. P
A concise guide to hunting
1988
Clovelly
Clovelly
[between 1920 and 1929?]
Gall & Inglis. Gall & Inglis' pocket map of the suburbs of London
Gall & Inglis
Gall & Inglis' pocket map of the suburbs of London
[ca. 1897?]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851. The national sports of Great Britain /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The national sports of Great Britain
1821
[Landscape views].
[Landscape views]
1794
[Album of cut paper work].
[Album of cut paper work]
[179-?]
Primrose, A. (Alexander), 1861-1944 Notes on botany.
Primrose, A. (Alexander), 1861–1944
Notes on botany
1882
Charades en actions.
Charades en actions
approximately 1820?
Boazio, Baptista, cartographer. The true description or draffte of that famous Ile of Wighte :
Boazio, Baptista
The true description or draffte of that famous Ile of Wighte
1591
Jeu de paume.
Jeu de paume
2009
Eyre, Henry, approximately 1818-1894. Album of autographs of members of the Royal Academy.
Eyre, Henry, approximately 1818–1894
Album of autographs of members of the Royal Academy
1853
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Together and alone :
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Together and alone
1945
In fond remembrance.
In fond remembrance
[approximately 1860]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The poetical works of S. Johnson :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The poetical works of S. Johnson
1797
Letters concerning the present state of England.
Letters concerning the present state of England
1772
Harlow, George Henry, 1787-1819. Exhibition of paintings and drawings of the late Mr. G.H. Harlow :
Harlow, George Henry, 1787–1819
Exhibition of paintings and drawings of the late Mr. G.H. Harlow
[1819]
Dovaston, John Freeman Milward, 1782-1854. Poems :
Dovaston, John Freeman Milward, 1782–1854
Poems
1825
White, Gilbert, 1720-1793. The natural history and antiquities of Selborne,
White, Gilbert, 1720–1793
The natural history and antiquities of Selborne,
1891
Longman (Firm) [Specimens of illustrated works] /
Longman (Firm)
[Specimens of illustrated works]
[1849?]
Thevet, André, 1502-1590. La cosmographie vniverselle /
Thevet, André, 1502–1590
La cosmographie vniverselle
1575
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ...
1808
Jackson, John Edward, 1805-1891. History of the ruined church of St. Mary Magdalene :
Jackson, John Edward, 1805–1891
History of the ruined church of St. Mary Magdalene
1853
Papworth, John W. (John Woody), 1820-1870. Specimens of decoration in the Italian style :
Papworth, John W. (John Woody), 1820–1870
Specimens of decoration in the Italian style
1844
South Kensington Museum. Catalogue of the special exhibition of works of art of the Mediæval, Renaissance, and more recent periods :
South Kensington Museum
Catalogue of the special exhibition of works of art of the Mediæval, Renaissance, and more recent periods
1863
Fox, Samuel, 1801-1870. The history and antiquities of the parish church of S. Matthew, Morley, in the county of Derby /
Fox, Samuel, 1801–1870
The history and antiquities of the parish church of S. Matthew, Morley, in the county of Derby
1872
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768, author. A sentimental journey through France and Italy /
Sterne, Laurence, 1713–1768
A sentimental journey through France and Italy
MCMXXVIII [1928]
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754, author. An apology for the life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews /
Fielding, Henry, 1707–1754
An apology for the life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews
MCMXXVI [1926]
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353. De planctu ecclesiae.
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353
De planctu ecclesiae
[Oct. 26, 1474]
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750, author. A new treatise on the diseases of horses :
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750
A new treatise on the diseases of horses
MDCCLI [1751]
Carew, Thomas, 1595?-1639?, author. A rapture /
Carew, Thomas, 1595?-1639?
A rapture
MCMXXVII [1927]
Liston's characters :
Liston's characters
1826
Gould, John. Biographical sketches of eminent artists :
Gould, John
Biographical sketches of eminent artists
1834
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. [My wife]
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
[My wife]
1818?]
Account of a tour on the Continent.
Account of a tour on the Continent
1858
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975- book artist. My secret corridor /
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
My secret corridor
[2005]
Reeve, J. Stanley, 1878- A foxhunter's journal;
Reeve, J. Stanley, 1878–
A foxhunter's journal;
[1952]
New Theatre Royal (Bristol, England) [Playbill for performances by Barry Sullivan, W.H. Hallatt, John Amory, Caroline Hope, and Adeline Stanhope in Macbeth, As you like it, and Richard III, at the New Theatre Royal, Bristol, October 15-17, 1877].
New Theatre Royal (Bristol, England)
[Playbill for performances by Barry Sullivan, W.H. Hallatt, John Amory, Caroline Hope, and Adeline Stanhope in Macbeth, As you like it, and Richard III, at the New Theatre Royal, Bristol, October 15-17, 1877]
[1877]
The complete first-aid outfit book and A.R.P.
The complete first-aid outfit book and A.R.P
[1939?]
Murray, Henry, F.S.A., author The art of painting and drawing in coloured crayons :
Murray, Henry, F.S.A.
The art of painting and drawing in coloured crayons
[between 1906 and 1916]
In affectionate remembrance of Emily Whittaker :
In affectionate remembrance of Emily Whittaker
1883
In ever loving memory of my dear husband Frank Henry Pearce :
In ever loving memory of my dear husband Frank Henry Pearce
1928
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street.
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street
circa 1900
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books :
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England)
A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books
1805
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1806]
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.].
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.]
[approximately 1900?]
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent :
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent
1805
Burkitt, William, 1650-1703. Excerpts from William Burkitt's Expository notes.
Burkitt, William, 1650–1703
Excerpts from William Burkitt's Expository notes
circa [1850?]
Cooke, George, 1781-1834, engraver, publisher. [Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters].
Cooke, George, 1781–1834
[Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters]
1815
Ceramic tile.
Ceramic tile
19th century?
Valturio, Roberto, 1405-1475. [De re militari]
Valturio, Roberto, 1405–1475
[De re militari]
An. M. CCCCLXXII [1472]
Shaw, Henry, 1800-1889. Alphabets, numerals, and devices of the middle ages,
Shaw, Henry, 1800–1889
Alphabets, numerals, and devices of the middle ages,
1845
The pictorial guide to Greenwich.
The pictorial guide to Greenwich
1844
Bishop, John George. ... The Brighton pavilion and its royal and municipal associations:
Bishop, John George
... The Brighton pavilion and its royal and municipal associations
1900
Griffith, William Pettit, 1815-1884. The natural system of architecture,
Griffith, William Pettit, 1815–1884
The natural system of architecture,
1845
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries.
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries
[185-?]
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788-1829. Elementary principles of carpentry;
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788–1829
Elementary principles of carpentry;
1853
Combe, William, 1742-1823. The tour of Doctor Syntax ...
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The tour of Doctor Syntax ..
1823
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Jeffery's edition of The castle of Otranto,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Jeffery's edition of The castle of Otranto,
1796
Cooke, George Alexander. A topographical and statistical description of the county of Norfolk,
Cooke, George Alexander
A topographical and statistical description of the county of Norfolk,
1822
Macculloch, John, 1773-1835. A description of the scenery of Dunkeld and of Blair in Atholl.
Macculloch, John, 1773–1835
A description of the scenery of Dunkeld and of Blair in Atholl
1823