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Boucher, François, 1703-1770. Nouveau livre de vases /
Boucher, François, 1703–1770
Nouveau livre de vases
Oct. 22, 1771
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Crimson topaz hummingbird (Topaza pella), male, with Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae), open, and Red Postman (Heliconius erato phyllis), closed; shells, from left: (Conus tessulatus Born, 1778), (cf. Cypraecassis testiculus L. 1758), and (cf. Cypraea histrio Gmelin, 1791), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Crimson topaz hummingbird (Topaza pella), male, with Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae), open, and Red Postman (Heliconius erato phyllis), closed; shells, from left: (Conus tessulatus Born, 1778), (cf. Cypraecassis testiculus L. 1758), and (cf. Cypraea histrio Gmelin, 1791), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 [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 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, 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. 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. 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. 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, 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. 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 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 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. Manuscript notebook.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
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. 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. 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 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
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671-1713. A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc.
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671–1713
A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc
Printed in the year 1713
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
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
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]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands
1771
Campbell, Colen, 1676-1729. Plates by Woolfe & Gandon for Vitruvius Britannicus.
Campbell, Colen, 1676–1729
Plates by Woolfe & Gandon for Vitruvius Britannicus
s.d
Morison, Robert. Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles /
Morison, Robert
Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles
1794
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
Birch, Thomas, 1705-1766. Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ...
Birch, Thomas, 1705–1766
Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ..
1747-1752
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. Characaturas /
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452–1519
Characaturas
[1786]
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. The designs of Inigo Jones :
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
The designs of Inigo Jones
MDCCXXVII [1727]
 New copper plate magazine :
New copper plate magazine
[1789-1796]
Wallis, N. The complete modern joiner, or, A collection of original designs in the present taste for chimney-pieces and door-cases :
Wallis, N
The complete modern joiner, or, A collection of original designs in the present taste for chimney-pieces and door-cases
[1772]
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk
Printed in the year MDCCLXVII [1767]
Brand, John, 1744-1806. The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne :
Brand, John, 1744–1806
The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne
1789
 A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent :
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent
1756
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761, author. A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France :
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682–1761
A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France
MDCCLXVI [1766]
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
Raguenet, François, 1660?-1722. Roma illustrata, or, A description of the most beautiful pieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, antique and modern, at and near Rome.
Raguenet, François, 1660?-1722
Roma illustrata, or, A description of the most beautiful pieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, antique and modern, at and near Rome
[172-?]
Guarini, Guarino, 1624-1683, author, draftsman. Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare :
Guarini, Guarino, 1624–1683
Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. Collection of drawings of arms.
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
Collection of drawings of arms
[ca. 1779?]
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective /
Priestley, Joseph, 1733–1804
A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective
1780
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc. The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc
The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
1721
 Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[171-?]
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704-1767. The practice of painting and perspective made easy:
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704–1767
The practice of painting and perspective made easy
1756
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
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
Þormóður Torfason, 1636-1719. Gronlandia antiqva :
Þormóður Torfason, 1636–1719
Gronlandia antiqva
1715
Longinus, 1st cent. Dionysius Longinus On the sublime /
Longinus, 1st cent
Dionysius Longinus On the sublime
1739
 Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
1731
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor & Skinner's Survey and maps of the roads of North Britain or Scotland /
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor & Skinner's Survey and maps of the roads of North Britain or Scotland
1776
 Catalogue of door ornaments.
Catalogue of door ornaments
Rymsdyk, Jan van, active 1750-1788. Museum Britannicum, or, A display in thirty two plates, in antiquities and natural curiosities, in that noble and magnificent cabinet, the British Museum :
Rymsdyk, Jan van, active 1750–1788
Museum Britannicum, or, A display in thirty two plates, in antiquities and natural curiosities, in that noble and magnificent cabinet, the British Museum
1791
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751.  Art of surveying.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
Art of surveying
1757?
Rocque, John, -1762. A map of the county of Middlesex :
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of the county of Middlesex
1757
 Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, to the present times :
Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, to the present times
1778-1793
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, illustrator. New designs in architecture :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
New designs in architecture
1792
 Picturesque views of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry, in England and Wales /
Picturesque views of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry, in England and Wales
[1786-1788]
Morris, J. H. The carpenter's companion for Chinese railing and gates :
Morris, J. H
The carpenter's companion for Chinese railing and gates
1765
Soldini, Francesco Maria. De anima brutorum commentaria.
Soldini, Francesco Maria
De anima brutorum commentaria
anno MDCCLXXVI [1776]
 The elegant repository and new-print magazine :
The elegant repository and new-print magazine
[1791-1792]
 Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant :
Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant
MDCCXV [1715]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
 Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles :
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles
[1725?]
Semple, George, 1700?-1782? Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland :
Semple, George, 1700?-1782?
Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland
1780
Marriott, James, Sir, 1730?-1803. Poems written chiefly at the University of Cambridge :
Marriott, James, Sir, 1730?-1803
Poems written chiefly at the University of Cambridge
1760]
 Letters to a young nobleman ...
Letters to a young nobleman ..
1762
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Cauty, William, fl. 1757-1780. Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia.
Cauty, William, fl. 1757–1780
Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia
1772
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]
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
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second :
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Shanhagan, Roger. The exhibition, or a second anticipation :
Shanhagan, Roger
The exhibition, or a second anticipation
[1785]
Baegert, Jacob, 1717-1772. Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen halbinsel Californien :
Baegert, Jacob, 1717–1772
Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen halbinsel Californien
1772
Henniker, John Henniker-Major, Baron, 1752-1821, author. A letter to George, Earl of Leicester, President of the Society of Antiquaries, &c. &c. &c. :
Henniker, John Henniker-Major, Baron, 1752–1821
A letter to George, Earl of Leicester, President of the Society of Antiquaries, &c. &c. &c.
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England
1770
Horace. Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera.
Horace
Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
MDCCXXXIII-MDCCXXXVII [1733-1737]
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]
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716-1795. Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale :
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716–1795
Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale
1752
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A general system of horsemanship /
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship
1970