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 Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding.
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
Home, Robert, 1752-1834. Select views in Mysore,
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
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
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
 [3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition].
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond :
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond
1734
Witton, Philip Henry. Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
1791 [i.e. 1792]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
 Post Office Jubilee of Uniform Penny Postage at South Kensington Museum, 2nd July, 1890.
Post Office Jubilee of Uniform Penny Postage at South Kensington Museum, 2nd July, 1890
[1890]
 The wood demon, or the hour of one
The wood demon, or the hour of one
[between 1835-1837]
 A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
mid-19th century
 W. Burt scrapbook :
W. Burt scrapbook
1820s?-1867 (bulk 1820s)
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845, autographer. Admission ticket for the Mary Linwood exhibition at Hanover Sqr. Concert Rooms, 1802 :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Admission ticket for the Mary Linwood exhibition at Hanover Sqr. Concert Rooms, 1802
1802
Koechlin, Camille, 1811-1890. Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères.
Koechlin, Camille, 1811–1890
Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères
1841-1843
 The panoramic alphabet of peace.
The panoramic alphabet of peace
[1856]
 [Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster].
[Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster]
January 10, 1850
Gilmour, Chris, 1973-  Moka.
Gilmour, Chris, 1973–
Moka
2004
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. King Richard II.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
King Richard II
[not after 1828]
 Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
 ABC of animals.
ABC of animals
[approximately 1896?]
 Prendergast family photograph album.
Prendergast family photograph album
late 1860s-1870s
 The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter /
The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter
[1800?]
 In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford :
In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford
1905
 In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton :
In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton
1898
 In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885 :
In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885
1885
Dilnot, John, artist. [Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
Dilnot, John
[Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
1991
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. In montibus sanctis :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
In montibus sanctis
1885
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1502.  Trattato di architectura civile e militare.
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439–1502
Trattato di architectura civile e militare
not after 1521
Pricke, Robert, engraver. The architects store-house :
Pricke, Robert
The architects store-house
1674
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793-1881.  North & south Devonshire.
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793–1881
North & south Devonshire
1840
 Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
 Jersey algae.
Jersey algae
1860
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778. A new book of Chinese designs, calculated to improve the present taste :
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720–approximately 1778
A new book of Chinese designs, calculated to improve the present taste
MDCCLIV [1754]
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, ill. Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched
1808
White, George Francis, 1808-1898. Views in India :
White, George Francis, 1808–1898
Views in India
1836-1837
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Furness, F., creator. F. Furness, painter and gilder :
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, author, publisher. America :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
America
MDCLXXI [1671]
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker), ill. Lithographic views /
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker)
Lithographic views
1836
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751-1835, ill. Sketches for college rooms /
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751–1835
Sketches for college rooms
[ca. 1820?]
Nicholson, William, 1872-1949, artist. An alphabet /
Nicholson, William Sir, 1872–1949
An alphabet
1898
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England) A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters :
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
 Bill from the Daily Post Waggon Office, Edinburgh for carriage expenses fo Mr. G. Alexander, Banff.
Bill from the Daily Post Waggon Office, Edinburgh for carriage expenses fo Mr. G. Alexander, Banff
4th November, 1812
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, engraver. [ A Ballad singer /
Smith, J. (John), 1652–1743
[ A Ballad singer
[1680?]
Pike & Garnham, creator. Pike & Garnham, linen drapers, silk mercers & hosiers : 12, Red Lion Street, Holborn.
Pike & Garnham
Pike & Garnham, linen drapers, silk mercers & hosiers : 12, Red Lion Street, Holborn
[1830?]
 Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War.
Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War
[approximately 1854]
C. P. A. F. Album of cut-paper flowers.
C. P. A. F
Album of cut-paper flowers
1842-1849
Leslie, John, 1527-1596, cartographer. Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio /
Leslie, John, 1527–1596
Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio
MDLXXVIII [1578]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849. Le Mexique en 1823,
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Le Mexique en 1823,
1824
 A narrative of the cruise of the yacht Maria among the Feroe Islands in the summer of 1854 :
A narrative of the cruise of the yacht Maria among the Feroe Islands in the summer of 1854
1855
Baxter, George, 1804-1867. Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition.
Baxter, George, 1804–1867
Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition
[1854]
 For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester :
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia" :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia"
1955
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher.  A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
 Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
[1851]
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747-1795, artist.  [Twelve views of the island of Bombay and its vicinity].
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747–1795
[Twelve views of the island of Bombay and its vicinity]
[May 1, 1800]
 Relics of old London.
Relics of old London
1875-1886]
W., Ellen. Album of cut-paper flowers.
W., Ellen
Album of cut-paper flowers
circa 1835
 Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden.
Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
[early 19th century]
Fisher, George (Barber) George Fisher :
Fisher, George (Barber)
George Fisher
mid-19th century
Coleman, Edmund T. Scenes from the snow-fields;
Coleman, Edmund T
Scenes from the snow-fields;
1859
Fenton, Ellen, b. ca. 1813. Ellen Fenton diaries.
Fenton, Ellen, b. ca. 1813
Ellen Fenton diaries
1854-1862
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The Great Exhibition "wot is to be", or, Probable results of the industry of all nations in the year '51 : showing what is to be exhibited, who is to exhibit it; in short, how its [!] all going to be done /
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The Great Exhibition "wot is to be", or, Probable results of the industry of all nations in the year '51 : showing what is to be exhibited, who is to exhibit it; in short, how its [!] all going to be done
1850
 Happy may they birthday be.
Happy may they birthday be
[1880?]
Edwards, William, d. 1890. Sketches in Scinde.
Edwards, William, d. 1890
Sketches in Scinde
1846
Rook, Anne, book artist. Virtual orchard.
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
Liverine Limited (Firm). Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
Liverine Limited (Firm)
Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
[1920?]
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Britain at home to the world :
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
 Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
[approximately 1870]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower, Duke of, 1758-1833. Engravings of the Most Noble the Marquis of Stafford's collection of pictures in London,
Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower, Duke of, 1758–1833
Engravings of the Most Noble the Marquis of Stafford's collection of pictures in London,
1818
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706. Les delices de l'Italie :
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706
Les delices de l'Italie
1707
Josephus, Flavius. The works of Josephus :
Josephus, Flavius
The works of Josephus
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Kyan, John Howard, 1774-1850. On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed /
Kyan, John Howard, 1774–1850
On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed
1838
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811. Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon.
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon
1808
 Cut-paper featherwork illustrations of birds.
Cut-paper featherwork illustrations of birds
1830s?
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890. Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England :
Scott, William Bell, 1811–1890
Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England
[1851]
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818-1878. Annals of the artists of Spain /
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818–1878
Annals of the artists of Spain
1848
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Historical and descriptive essays
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Historical and descriptive essays
1847
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England), creator. [Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England)
[Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
1812
Pierce, Constance. Sketchbook,
Pierce, Constance, born 1946
Sketchbook,
1995
Smith, Christopher Webb, 1793-1871, ill. The feathered game of Hindostan :
Smith, Christopher Webb, 1793–1871
The feathered game of Hindostan
[1828]
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Father's garden /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
 Album of drawings of English moths, butterflies, flowers, and mollusks.
Album of drawings of English moths, butterflies, flowers, and mollusks
1805-1822
 [Silver metallic cut paper album card].
[Silver metallic cut paper album card]
[approximately 1880]
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885, artist.  Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides
1851
 Kindergarten and transition class :
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
 Stowe :
Stowe
1766
 In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917.
In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917
1917
London & County Banking Company, creator. A couple of hundred just to go with :
London & County Banking Company
A couple of hundred just to go with
1900
Molay, A. Jacques, creator. A. Jacques Molay :
Molay, A. Jacques
A. Jacques Molay
[1870?-1890?]
 Description of Marshall's Grand historical peristrephic panorama of the coronation of His Majesty George IV :
Description of Marshall's Grand historical peristrephic panorama of the coronation of His Majesty George IV
1823
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the house & gardens of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire at Chiswick :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the house & gardens of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire at Chiswick
[17--]
Garneray, Jean-François, 1755-1837, author, artist. Collection des nouveaux costumes des autorités constituées, civils et militaires :
Garneray, Jean-François, 1755–1837
Collection des nouveaux costumes des autorités constituées, civils et militaires
[1796]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. A general history of quadrupeds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
A general history of quadrupeds
1811
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author. Description of the panorama of the superb city of Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Description of the panorama of the superb city of Mexico
1833
Wilkins, William, 1778-1839, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Magna Graecia /
Wilkins, William, 1778–1839
The antiquities of Magna Graecia
MDCCCVII [1807]
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848. Essay on transparent prints.
Orme, Edward, 1775–1848
Essay on transparent prints
1807
Lydiat, Anne. Without.
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
Siddall, Charles, 1804- Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby.
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby
March 31st 1840