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 [Metamorphic pictures].
[Metamorphic pictures]
[circa 1775]
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773
1773
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788.  Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
1777-1781
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806.  Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl
ca. [1798?]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints published by W. Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Prints published by W. Hogarth
1762
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780
M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772
M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Manuscript notebook.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778
M DCC LXXIX [1779]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784
M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776
M DCC LXXVII [1777]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1797
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786
M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771
MDCCLXXII [1772]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788
M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782
M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792.  Joshua Reynolds archive,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Joshua Reynolds archive,
1749-1816
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1798
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790
M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
Blake, William, 1757-1827. William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray
1972
 Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719-1797. The theory of perspective demonstrated;
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719–1797
The theory of perspective demonstrated;
1765
Lépicié, François Bernard, 1698-1755. Catalogue raisonné des tableaux du roy :
Lépicié, François Bernard, 1698–1755
Catalogue raisonné des tableaux du roy
1752-1754
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835. Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex
1786
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Paris and the adjacent country :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Paris and the adjacent country
1748
Heely, Joseph, author. A description of Hagley, Envil and the Leasowes :
Heely, Joseph
A description of Hagley, Envil and the Leasowes
[1775?]
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Field-sports :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Field-sports
MDCCXLII [1742]
Cumberland, George, 1754-1848. Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist ... :
Cumberland, George, 1754–1848
Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist ...
1793
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The plan of a dictionary of the English language;
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The plan of a dictionary of the English language;
Erskine, Andrew, 1739-1793. Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq.
Erskine, Andrew, 1739–1793
Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq
1763
 Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles :
Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles
1726
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful :
Burke, Edmund, 1729–1797
A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful
MDCCXCIII [1793]
 Geometry exercise book.
Geometry exercise book
circa 1780
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788. Letters on the English nation:
Shebbeare, John, 1709–1788
Letters on the English nation
1755
Malkin, Benjamin Heath, 1769-1842. Essays on subjects connected with civilization.
Malkin, Benjamin Heath, 1769–1842
Essays on subjects connected with civilization
1795
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Moralities: or, Essays, letters, fables;
Spence, Joseph, 1699–1768
Moralities: or, Essays, letters, fables;
1753
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675-1742. The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman.
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675–1742
The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman
M.DCC.XXVIII.[1728]
 A new and compleat history and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent :
A new and compleat history and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent
[1769]
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625, author. The general history of the vast continent and islands of America :
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625
The general history of the vast continent and islands of America
MDCCXXV-MDCCXXVI [1725-1726]
 The nobleman and gentleman's director and assistant, in the true choice of their wheel-carriages :
The nobleman and gentleman's director and assistant, in the true choice of their wheel-carriages
1763
 [Drawing book of wild boars].
[Drawing book of wild boars]
[ca. 1770?]
Pindar, Peter, 1738-1819. More lyric odes to the Royal academicians /
Pindar, Peter, 1738–1819
More lyric odes to the Royal academicians
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall :
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall
1754
M'Nayr, James. A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde /
M'Nayr, James
A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde
1797
Morris, Lewis, 1700-1765. Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel :
Morris, Lewis, 1700–1765
Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel
1748
 A view of the Seraglio of the Gd. Seignior & part of Constantinople = Vue du Serrail du Gd. Seigneur, et d'une partie de Constantinople ... /
A view of the Seraglio of the Gd. Seignior & part of Constantinople = Vue du Serrail du Gd. Seigneur, et d'une partie de Constantinople ...
1750
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Hobbinol, or The rural games :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Hobbinol, or The rural games
1757
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Keith, William, Sir, 1680-1749, author. The history of the British plantations in America :
Keith, William, Sir, 1680–1749
The history of the British plantations in America
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. An account of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings, and pictures in Italy, France, &c. with remarks /
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
An account of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings, and pictures in Italy, France, &c. with remarks
1754
Gerard, Thomas, 1592-1634. A survey of Dorsetshire /
Gerard, Thomas, 1592–1634
A survey of Dorsetshire
1732
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704-1771. Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704–1771
Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
1768
 Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[171-?]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The poetical works of S. Johnson :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The poetical works of S. Johnson
1797
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The antiquities of England and Wales /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of England and Wales
1773-1787
Atkinson, Thomas. A conference between a painter and an engraver :
Atkinson, Thomas
A conference between a painter and an engraver
1736
Birch, Thomas, 1705-1766. Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ...
Birch, Thomas, 1705–1766
Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ..
1747-1752
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton
1785
Martin, Phil., active 18th century. [Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady].
Martin, Phil., active 18th century
[Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady]
1757
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]
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. Afteekening van Solomons Eylande of Isles de Salomon, geleegen inde Zuid Zee, tussen 5 en 12 gr. Zuyder Brete.
Keulen, Gerard van
Afteekening van Solomons Eylande of Isles de Salomon, geleegen inde Zuid Zee, tussen 5 en 12 gr. Zuyder Brete
1724
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
Hartley, Greens, and Co. Designs of sundry articles of Queens or cream colour'd earthenware :
Hartley, Greens, and Co
Designs of sundry articles of Queens or cream colour'd earthenware
1783
Rowe, Jacob. All sorts of wheel-carriage, improved :
Rowe, Jacob
All sorts of wheel-carriage, improved
1734
Saunders, George, 1762-1839. A treatise on theatres /
Saunders, George, 1762–1839
A treatise on theatres
MDCCXC [1790 ]
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797. Calligraphy exercise book.
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797
Calligraphy exercise book
1797
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788. Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde :
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741–1788
Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde
l'an VI de la République, 1798
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763-1770, author. The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting :
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763–1770
The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France) Explication des peintures, sculptures, et autres ouvrages de messieurs de l'Academie royale;
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France)
Explication des peintures, sculptures, et autres ouvrages de messieurs de l'Academie royale;
1748
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707-1777. The spirit of nations.
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707–1777
The spirit of nations
1753
Baldinucci, Filippo, 1625-1696. Notizie de' professori del disegno da Cimabve
Baldinucci, Filippo, 1625–1696
Notizie de' professori del disegno da Cimabve
1681-1728
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England
[1778]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, e publisher. A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased
[London] :
Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774, engraver. [Engravings of horses]
Ravenet, Simon François, 1706–1774
[Engravings of horses]
1753
Gautier Dagoty, 1717-1785. Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture :
Gautier Dagoty, 1717–1785
Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture
[1752-1755]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions
[1799]
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq. The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq
The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation
1770
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706-1753. A new book of ornaments :
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706–1753
A new book of ornaments
[approximately 1752?]
Gardnor, John, 1729-1808. Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese /
Gardnor, John, 1729–1808
Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese
[1791]
 The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor
1773
 [Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield].
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield]
[ca. 1780]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
 Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
Massoul, Constant de. A treatise on the art of painting,
Massoul, Constant de
A treatise on the art of painting,
1797
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The poetical works of Shakspeare.:
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The poetical works of Shakspeare
1797
Gillray, James, 1756-1815. La rigenerazione dell'Olanda :
Gillray, James, 1756–1815
La rigenerazione dell'Olanda
1799
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777.
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777
1778