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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
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]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company, creator. Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered.
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
Potter, John (Hatter), creator. Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties.
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
Dempsey & Carroll, engraver. Prince Albert /
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
British Fire Office (London, England), creator. [Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875.
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways.
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
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
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
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]
Tregear's Black jokes :
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
Blanchet, Etienne. Blanchet, artistes capillaires :
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
St. John Ambulance Association. Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use.
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. The seaweed collector :
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings :
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
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
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm), creator. G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker :
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
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
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808, creator. Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Gascoigne, George, -1577. The noble arte of venerie or hunting :
Gascoigne, George, -1577
The noble arte of venerie or hunting
[1575]
Whitbread and Company, creator. The Harrow, Wateringbury.
Whitbread and Company
The Harrow, Wateringbury
[between 1949 and 1955]
T. C. L. (London, England) Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles :
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber :
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich.
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston :
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,) :
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
In affectionate remembrance of Moses :
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
The royal wedding official programme :
The royal wedding official programme
2011
Jones and Co. (London, England) Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance.
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver), creator. Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer.
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding.
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
Lever Brothers Ltd., author. Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England) [Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
In ever loving memory of William George Banks :
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Miseries of human life /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
Mathiss, Madeleine. Album of pressed seaweed specimens.
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. For life or death :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
Perkins, John (Gardener), author. Floral designs for the table :
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
Davis, Joseph, active 1818-1857. Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies.
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
Clarke, J., active 1820, creator. J. Clarke :
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm) Ancient Chinese.
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
In memory of the late John Distance :
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799-1872. Contrasts :
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, creator. [Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
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?]
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860. The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide :
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf :
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf
[approximately 1850]
Love has triumphed.
Love has triumphed
mid-19th century
St. John Ambulance Association. The triangular bandage /
St. John Ambulance Association
The triangular bandage
[circa 1915?]
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822, artist. Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster.
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
Album of British grasses.
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
Royal Academy (Gosport, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk.
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise. [Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise
[Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
1809
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Flower time & fruit time.
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth :
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth
1944
Mockett, Andrew, book artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955 :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each.
Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each
[1839]
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital :
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital
[1752]
Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables.
Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables
1860-1862
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. The virtuosi's museum :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
The virtuosi's museum
1778[-1781]
The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817.
The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817
[1817]
Thompson, Miss, active 1889, creator. Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton.
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
In loving memory of George Bye :
In loving memory of George Bye
1895
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York), creator. The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York.
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York
1851
Character of forest trees.
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
Greenwood, Jonathan, author. The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain.
Greenwood, Jonathan
The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain
[1715?]
H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010.
H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010
2010
In loving memory of Frederick Charles :
In loving memory of Frederick Charles
1911
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654. A direction for the English traviller :
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654
A direction for the English traviller
1643
Stevens, Francis, 1781-1823. Domestic architecture :
Stevens, Francis, 1781–1823
Domestic architecture
[between 1844 and 1850]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
mid-19th century
Bush, Tracey. British butterflies.
Bush, Tracey
British butterflies
[2004]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, creator. Packet of embossed gilt paper ornaments.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Packet of embossed gilt paper ornaments
1810?
I am thine love.
I am thine love
mid-19th century
Reece & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society].
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too :
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England) Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848.
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617, medalist. The destruction of the Spanish Armada
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top].
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51