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Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616. Translation of a report by Álvaro de Bazan, marquês de Santa Cruz, on the defense of Spain and the West Indies from Sir Francis Drake :
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616
Translation of a report by Álvaro de Bazan, marquês de Santa Cruz, on the defense of Spain and the West Indies from Sir Francis Drake
circa 1597
Fougasse, author. You have been warned :
Fougasse
You have been warned
1937
Larkin Gallery (London, England) A few examples of Oriental art :
Larkin Gallery (London, England)
A few examples of Oriental art
[approximately 1912?]
Douglas, Helen, 1952-, book artist. Bridge line /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Bridge line
2015
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A Catalogue of a valuable and highly interesting collection of pictures by favourite English artists, consisting of a very choice and fine assemblage of the works of that admired landscape painter Gainsborough, both paintings and drawings, framed and glazed :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A Catalogue of a valuable and highly interesting collection of pictures by favourite English artists, consisting of a very choice and fine assemblage of the works of that admired landscape painter Gainsborough, both paintings and drawings, framed and glazed
[1829]
Farebrother & Co., autioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small collection of paintings :
Farebrother & Co.
A catalogue of a small collection of paintings
[1837]
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the valuable collection of ancient pictures formed by the late Henry Artaria, Esq. :
Phillips, Mr.
A catalogue of the valuable collection of ancient pictures formed by the late Henry Artaria, Esq.
[1850]
Prospero disarming Ferdinand.
Prospero disarming Ferdinand
circa [1850?]
Bush, Tracey, artist. Button depicting a bird in a hat.
Bush, Tracey
Button depicting a bird in a hat
2018
Florentin, Honoré, auctioneer, publisher. Notice de quelques bon tableaux de différens maitres :
Florentin, Honoré
Notice de quelques bon tableaux de différens maitres
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the unrivalled collection of water-colour drawings, formed by William Quilter, esq., (who is leaving his residence at Norwood) :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the unrivalled collection of water-colour drawings, formed by William Quilter, esq., (who is leaving his residence at Norwood)
1875
Picture fare
Picture fare
[London] :
Trois Fontaines, Jeanne, author. Dressmaking :
Trois Fontaines, Jeanne
Dressmaking
1933
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the capital set of highly finished original drawings, in water colors, which have furnished the plates for that admired work entitled View of the city of Dublin, by the late ingenious and scientific artist, James Malton, Esq. deceased, together with the copper plates, impressions and letter press of that and his other popular works, viz. on cottage architecture, ornamental villas, the painter's maulstick, Stonehenge, and others on geometry and perspective :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the capital set of highly finished original drawings, in water colors, which have furnished the plates for that admired work entitled View of the city of Dublin, by the late ingenious and scientific artist, James Malton, Esq. deceased, together with the copper plates, impressions and letter press of that and his other popular works, viz. on cottage architecture, ornamental villas, the painter's maulstick, Stonehenge, and others on geometry and perspective
[1804]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine, superb and truly valuable assemblage of vases, marbles, and other objects of virtù :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a genuine, superb and truly valuable assemblage of vases, marbles, and other objects of virtù
[1804]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, printer. A catalogue of a pleasing collection of drawing, by the most celebrated modern Masters :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a pleasing collection of drawing, by the most celebrated modern Masters
[1805]
Experiment in embroidery design :
Experiment in embroidery design
[1950s]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of a valuable assemblage of water-colour drawings and modern pictures, including a portion of the collection of drawings of the right hon. Lord Justice Giffard, deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of a valuable assemblage of water-colour drawings and modern pictures, including a portion of the collection of drawings of the right hon. Lord Justice Giffard, deceased
[1871]
The Youth's companion.
The Youth's companion
Festival of Britain :
Festival of Britain
1951
Newfoundland resource set of 14.
Newfoundland resource set of 14
[approximately 1935-1939]
Samples of lace trimming.
Samples of lace trimming
circa 1880
Farjeon, Eleanor, 1881-1965, author. The country child's alphabet /
Farjeon, Eleanor, 1881–1965
The country child's alphabet
1924
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of modern drawings :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of modern drawings
[1800]
English, Andy, book artist. Feed the bees.
English, Andy
Feed the bees
MMXVIII [2018]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of pictures, the entire property of a gentleman :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of pictures, the entire property of a gentleman
[1831]
Cunard Liner "Aquitania" afloat.
Cunard Liner "Aquitania" afloat
[approximately 1910?]
Cunard. R. M. S. Berengaria.
Cunard. R. M. S. Berengaria
[approximately 1920?]
Stanley, George (Auctioneer), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the finished drawings in water colours, by John Glover, Esq. :
Stanley, George (Auctioneer)
A catalogue of all the finished drawings in water colours, by John Glover, Esq.
[1830]
Carey, William, 1759-1839, author. Lorenzo's critical letters (second series) :
Carey, William, 1759–1839
Lorenzo's critical letters (second series)
1834-1835
Kraguly, Radovan, 1935- Radovan Kragulj : September 16 - 14 October ... London.
Kraguly, Radovan, 1935–
Radovan Kragulj : September 16 - 14 October ... London
[1960]
The Harvest home.
The Harvest home
[18--?]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1802]
Grimwades (Firm) Album of ceramic designs for Grimwades Ltd.
Grimwades (Firm)
Album of ceramic designs for Grimwades Ltd
circa 1945-circa 1965?
Harrow School, author. Harrow School :
Harrow School
Harrow School
[1931]
Groombridge place.
Groombridge place
[approximately 1840?]
Perivale drawing office "do" :
Perivale drawing office "do"
1950
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a portion of the gallery of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Lucca :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of a portion of the gallery of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Lucca
[1840]
Out of bounds :
Out of bounds
[2009]
Eno, Brian, 1948- Here come the warm jets
Eno, Brian, 1948–
Here come the warm jets
[2012?]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and valuable library of books of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Liverpool, deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the genuine and valuable library of books of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Liverpool, deceased
[1829]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a superb assemblage of ornamental Parisian furniture and porcelain :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a superb assemblage of ornamental Parisian furniture and porcelain
[1827]
Classical.
Classical
circa 1850
Certificate of honour presented to [M. A. P.-R. D. Arm. 4 (b)] savings group :
Certificate of honour presented to [M. A. P.-R. D. Arm. 4 (b)] savings group
[1944]
Saville Theatre (London, England), creator. Bernard Delfont & Tom Arnold present Harry Secombe in Pickwick :
Saville Theatre (London, England)
Bernard Delfont & Tom Arnold present Harry Secombe in Pickwick
[approximately 1963?]
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England), creator. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester :
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester
1797? December 4
As like as two peas.
As like as two peas
circa 1850?
Smith, Henry D. Ladies' running hand.
Smith, Henry D
Ladies' running hand
[between 1841 and 1851]
Tilson family archive,
Tilson family archive,
1962-2008
In memory of [Mary Badger] who died [July 7th 1869] aged [39 years] :
In memory of [Mary Badger] who died [July 7th 1869] aged [39 years]
1869
In loving memory of Ellen Grace Arthur :
In loving memory of Ellen Grace Arthur
1920
Chubb's drawing book, and artists' assistant :
Chubb's drawing book, and artists' assistant
1824
Copper plate used to print an illustration of St. Uldibrand, in a scene from Undine.
Copper plate used to print an illustration of St. Uldibrand, in a scene from Undine
between 1840 and 1860?
Tazza, with radial leaves and meander.
Tazza, with radial leaves and meander
1861
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most valuable collection of Oriental manuscripts :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most valuable collection of Oriental manuscripts
[1809]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A Catalogue of the cabinet of very exquisite pictures, the collection of sculpture, porcelain, snuff-boxes, &c., and the celebrated vase and snuff-boxes formed of the blocks of the Shakspeare Mulberry-tree, which were in the possession of Garrick :
Christie & Manson
A Catalogue of the cabinet of very exquisite pictures, the collection of sculpture, porcelain, snuff-boxes, &c., and the celebrated vase and snuff-boxes formed of the blocks of the Shakspeare Mulberry-tree, which were in the possession of Garrick
[1838]
In loving mmory of Alfred Sydney Clifton :
In loving mmory of Alfred Sydney Clifton
[1897]
In loving memory of Matilda Mills-King :
In loving memory of Matilda Mills-King
1883
In affectionate remembrance of Rebecca, the beloved wife of John Teal :
In affectionate remembrance of Rebecca, the beloved wife of John Teal
1898
In memory memoriam :
In memory memoriam
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]
Erinnerung an Crefeld.
Erinnerung an Crefeld
[ca. 1880?]
Dennison Manufacturing Company, author. How to make party favors and table decorations.
Dennison Manufacturing Company
How to make party favors and table decorations
[1929]
Yorktown (Camberley) Gas & Electricity Co., creator. [Bookmark advertisement for the Yorktown (Camberley) Gar & Electricity Co.
Yorktown (Camberley) Gas & Electricity Co.
[Bookmark advertisement for the Yorktown (Camberley) Gar & Electricity Co
[approximately 1932]
Harvey, Sylvia M. Sylvia Harvey fashion pattern book.
Harvey, Sylvia M
Sylvia Harvey fashion pattern book
1934
King, Ron, 1932- book artist. Sedna and the Fulmar :
King, Ron, 1932–
Sedna and the Fulmar
2017
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most valuable, curious and learned collection of antient gems :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most valuable, curious and learned collection of antient gems
[1801]
The English pilot :
The English pilot
MDCCXLI [1741]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author. A companion to Mr. Bullock's London Museum and Pantherion : containing a brief description of upwards of fifteen thousand natural and foreign curiosities, antiquities, and productions of the fine arts, collected during seventeen years of arduous research, and at an expense of thirty thousand pounds : and now open for public inspection in the Egyptian Temple, just erected for its reception, in Piccadilly, London, opposite the end of Bond-Street /
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
A companion to Mr. Bullock's London Museum and Pantherion : containing a brief description of upwards of fifteen thousand natural and foreign curiosities, antiquities, and productions of the fine arts, collected during seventeen years of arduous research, and at an expense of thirty thousand pounds : and now open for public inspection in the Egyptian Temple, just erected for its reception, in Piccadilly, London, opposite the end of Bond-Street
1812
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the small but valuable collection of pictures of the late John Ewer, Esq. of Bedford Square :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the small but valuable collection of pictures of the late John Ewer, Esq. of Bedford Square
[1832]
Foster and Son (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a very important and beautiful collection of Italian & Dutch pictures of the highest quality, formed with great liberality and taste from the most renowned collections :
Foster and Son (London, England)
Catalogue of a very important and beautiful collection of Italian & Dutch pictures of the highest quality, formed with great liberality and taste from the most renowned collections
[1852]
[Calling card for Mr. Edmund Goodwin :
[Calling card for Mr. Edmund Goodwin
[publisher not identified],
Liberal Party (Great Britain), creator, publisher. N. H. S. :
Liberal Party (Great Britain)
N. H. S.
[approximately 1964]
Labour Party (Great Britain) The Britain we want :
Labour Party (Great Britain)
The Britain we want
[approximately 1959?]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very valuable collection of engravings, of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English Schools :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very valuable collection of engravings, of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English Schools
[1854]
Godwin & Co (Lugwardine, England) Encaustic tile.
Godwin & Co (Lugwardine, England)
Encaustic tile
Lugwardine, England,
[Armorial bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg]
[Armorial bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg]
[between 1465 and 1485?]
The Leeds Mercury extraordinary.
The Leeds Mercury extraordinary
Wednesday, June 21st, 1837
Negretti and Zambra, photographer, publisher. [Barberini Faun with additional sculptures in the Greek Court at the Crystal Palace exhibition, Sydenham]
Negretti and Zambra
[Barberini Faun with additional sculptures in the Greek Court at the Crystal Palace exhibition, Sydenham]
[not before 1854]
Crockford's Auction Hall Company, Limited auctioneer. A catalogue of the remaining portion of choice water-colour drawings, by Karl Werner, J. Guiaud, Karl Girardet, Soulier, Roelois, Ramelet, Van Wiselingh, Fragonard, Medy, E. Lami, Bossoli, Pelgrini, Pensee and others :
Crockford's Auction Hall Company, Limited
A catalogue of the remaining portion of choice water-colour drawings, by Karl Werner, J. Guiaud, Karl Girardet, Soulier, Roelois, Ramelet, Van Wiselingh, Fragonard, Medy, E. Lami, Bossoli, Pelgrini, Pensee and others
[1873]
Buckingham Palace : the State Apartments : ten postcards.
Buckingham Palace : the State Apartments : ten postcards
[1993]
Art as communication :
Art as communication
[1964]
American contemporary prints: one :
American contemporary prints: one
[1969]
Bradley, Helen, 1900-1979. Miss Carter came with us.
Bradley, Helen, 1900–1979
Miss Carter came with us
1973
Humphrey, George, active 1853. Common place book :
Humphrey, George, active 1853
Common place book
1853-1879
Falda, Giovanni Battista, approximately 1640-1678, artist. Li giardini di Roma /
Falda, Giovanni Battista, approximately 1640–1678
Li giardini di Roma
[1685?]
Basan, François, 1723-1797. Catalogue des diverses curiosités provenant du cabinet de feu M. de La Tour Daigues ... :
Basan, François, 1723–1797
Catalogue des diverses curiosités provenant du cabinet de feu M. de La Tour Daigues ...
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Basan, François, 1723-1797. Vente considérable d'une belle collection de tableaux des plus grands maîtres, italiens, flamands, hollandois & françois, dont plusieurs ont été dans différents cabinets célebres, & de plusieurs figures en bronze & marbre ...
Basan, François, 1723–1797
Vente considérable d'une belle collection de tableaux des plus grands maîtres, italiens, flamands, hollandois & françois, dont plusieurs ont été dans différents cabinets célebres, & de plusieurs figures en bronze & marbre ..
1778
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very important and valuable collection of pictures, by Old Masters and modern English artists, of that well-known amateur, James Wadmore, Esq., deceased, removed from his late residence, upper Clapton :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very important and valuable collection of pictures, by Old Masters and modern English artists, of that well-known amateur, James Wadmore, Esq., deceased, removed from his late residence, upper Clapton
1854
Strickland, V. L. Album amicorum with drawings of regimental emblems, crests, and other subjects.
Strickland, V. L
Album amicorum with drawings of regimental emblems, crests, and other subjects
1916
Recipes for inks :
Recipes for inks
circa [1820?]
Miniature broadside portfolio.
Miniature broadside portfolio
September 2004
3 collagists.
3 collagists
[1958]
Micrographia :
Micrographia
[1960]
Mellan, Claude, 1598-1688, artist, engraver. Livre de figures antiques de Rome /
Mellan, Claude, 1598–1688
Livre de figures antiques de Rome
[circa 1670?]
In affectionate remembrance of Laura :
In affectionate remembrance of Laura
1887
Cranshaw, Ann, 1859 or 1860- A souvenir of a visit to Scotland, July 1899 /
Cranshaw, Ann, 1859 or 1860–
A souvenir of a visit to Scotland, July 1899
1899
Photograph album depicting a British family at home and relocating to Ceylon.
Photograph album depicting a British family at home and relocating to Ceylon
1910s?
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of Twenty Pictures, chiefly of the Spanish School, the property of the late Lionel Charles Hervey, Esq., H. M. Chargé d'Affaires at Madrid :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Twenty Pictures, chiefly of the Spanish School, the property of the late Lionel Charles Hervey, Esq., H. M. Chargé d'Affaires at Madrid
[1844]
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842, auctioneer. Catalogue of a singularly curious and valuable selection from the library of a gentleman :
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771–1842
Catalogue of a singularly curious and valuable selection from the library of a gentleman
[1826]