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Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
 A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
 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]
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?]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
Angus, William, 1752-1821, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales :
Angus, William, 1752–1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
 Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765, author, illustrator, publisher. Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art :
Stukeley, William, 1687–1765
Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art
MDCCXXIV [1724]
 The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
Campbell, Colen, 1676-1729, author, illustrator. Vitruvius Britannicus, or, The British architect :
Campbell, Colen, 1676–1729
Vitruvius Britannicus, or, The British architect
MDCCXV-MDCCLXXI [1715-1771]
 Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX.
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX
[1798]
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824. Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards :
Jones, Edward, 1752–1824
Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards
1784
 The combat with the giant :
The combat with the giant
September 1st, 1796
Roberts, John (Hosier), creator. [Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin].
Roberts, John (Hosier)
[Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin]
1773
 An arithmetical pastime :
An arithmetical pastime
April 19th, 1798
 The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake
12th May 1794
 Historical descriptions of new and elegant picturesque views of the antiquities of England and Wales :
Historical descriptions of new and elegant picturesque views of the antiquities of England and Wales
[1786]
Tomlinson, Kellom, ill. The art of dancing explained by reading and figures :
Tomlinson, Kellom
The art of dancing explained by reading and figures
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Darly, M. (Mary), engraver. Hinton & Lock :
Darly, M. (Mary)
Hinton & Lock
[not after 1778]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. A collection of English grasses.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
A collection of English grasses
circa 1792-1808
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. H. Repton, landscape gardener
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
H. Repton, landscape gardener
[ca. 1797?]
Edwards, George, 1694-1773, author, engraver. Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds :
Edwards, George, 1694–1773
Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds
approximately 1746
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759-1806.  Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759–1806
Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785
1785
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
 The elegant repository and new-print magazine :
The elegant repository and new-print magazine
[1791-1792]
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. The designs of Inigo Jones :
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
The designs of Inigo Jones
MDCCXXVII [1727]
 [Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
Malpas, Edward, engraver. Malpas, engraver :
Malpas, Edward
Malpas, engraver
[approximately 1775]
 Prospects of all the cathedral & collegiate churches of England & Wales , neatly engraved =
Prospects of all the cathedral & collegiate churches of England & Wales , neatly engraved =
[ca. 1720?]
 [All the bubbles]
[All the bubbles]
[1720]
 The method of cutting up a stag.
The method of cutting up a stag
Jany. 1st, 1793
 [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]
Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694-1753. Plans, sections, and elevations of Chiswick House and the Assembly Rooms, York.
Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694–1753
Plans, sections, and elevations of Chiswick House and the Assembly Rooms, York
[approximately 1735?]
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres /
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599–1641
Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726, cartographer. Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam /
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam
[approximately 1705]
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794. The gentleman's guide.
Sayer, Robert, 1725–1794
The gentleman's guide
[17--]
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786, author. Proposal for county naval free-schools :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
Proposal for county naval free-schools
[1783]
 A new book of shipping :
A new book of shipping
1796
Seymour, James, 1702-1752, artist. Seymour's twelve prints of hunters & running horses
Seymour, James, 1702–1752
Seymour's twelve prints of hunters & running horses
[between 1771 and 1785]
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802, author. The chronicle of England /
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
The chronicle of England
MDCCLXXVII-MDCCLXXVIII [1777-1778]
 Proofs for a selection of plates in Vitruvius Brittanicus, volume 5.
Proofs for a selection of plates in Vitruvius Brittanicus, volume 5
[1771?]
Labat, maître d'armes. The art of fencing, or, The use of the small sword /
Labat, maître d'armes
The art of fencing, or, The use of the small sword
MDCCXXXV [1735]
 [Hunting scene]
[Hunting scene]
[18th century]
Watts, William, 1752-1851, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry :
Watts, William, 1752–1851
The seats of the nobility and gentry
January 1st, 1779 [i.e. 1779-1786]
 The itinerant :
The itinerant
1799
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy, author, illustrator, publisher. Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war /
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy
Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833, ill. Remarks on rural scenery :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Remarks on rural scenery
1797
Upcott, William, 1779-1845.  Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
Upcott, William, 1779–1845
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
1708-1875,
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, cartographer. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improv'd :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improv'd
1749
Davies, Thomas, 1713-1785. Memoirs of the life of David Garrick, esq. :
Davies, Thomas, 1713–1785
Memoirs of the life of David Garrick, esq.
1781
 [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]
 [Horses with pedigrees].
[Horses with pedigrees]
[1741-1754]
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. The peerage of England :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
The peerage of England
MDCCLXXIX [1779]
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758? The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain :
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?
The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain
1749
Bradley, Richard, 1688-1732. The gentleman and farmer's guide for increase and improvement of cattle :
Bradley, Richard, 1688–1732
The gentleman and farmer's guide for increase and improvement of cattle
1732
 Instructions for cutting out apparel for the poor; principally intended for the assistance of the patronesses of Sunday schools :
Instructions for cutting out apparel for the poor; principally intended for the assistance of the patronesses of Sunday schools
MDCCLXXIX[1789]
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796. Traité des édifices, meubles, habits, machines et ustensils des chinois :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Traité des édifices, meubles, habits, machines et ustensils des chinois
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Birch, William, 1760-1794? engraver, publisher. Delices de la Grande Bretagne /
Birch, William, 1760–1794?
Delices de la Grande Bretagne
[1791]
Terry, Garnet. A complete round of cyphers for the use of engravers, painters, sculptors, jewellers, hair workers, enamellers, pattern-drawers, &c. :
Terry, Garnet
A complete round of cyphers for the use of engravers, painters, sculptors, jewellers, hair workers, enamellers, pattern-drawers, &c.
[1795]
 The cabinet of the arts :
The cabinet of the arts
1799
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802, author. Horda angel-cynnan, or, A compleat view of the manners, customs, arms, habits, &c. of the inhabitants of England :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
Horda angel-cynnan, or, A compleat view of the manners, customs, arms, habits, &c. of the inhabitants of England
MDCCLXXV-MDCCLXXVI [1775-1776]
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815, author, illustrator. A treatise on the improvement of canal navigation :
Fulton, Robert, 1765–1815
A treatise on the improvement of canal navigation
1796
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734-1793, author. The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England :
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734–1793
The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England
Novr. 30th 1791
Hoe, James, ill. A new book of ornament and supporters /
Hoe, James
A new book of ornament and supporters
June 2, 1768
Society of Arts (Great Britain). Society of Gentlemen. Rules and instructions for playing at skittles /
Society of Arts (Great Britain). Society of Gentlemen
Rules and instructions for playing at skittles
1786
Watson, John, 1725-1783, author. Memoirs of the ancient earls of Warren and Surrey :
Watson, John, 1725–1783
Memoirs of the ancient earls of Warren and Surrey
MDCCLXXXII [1782, that is 1785]
 [Flower groups].
[Flower groups]
[1798]
 Plan of the line composed of 11 corps of yeomanry & volunteer cavalry, & 24 corps of volunteer infantry, of the County of Surry, reviewed by the King, on Wimbledon Common, the 4th of July 1799 /
Plan of the line composed of 11 corps of yeomanry & volunteer cavalry, & 24 corps of volunteer infantry, of the County of Surry, reviewed by the King, on Wimbledon Common, the 4th of July 1799
[1799]
A. Hepplewhite and Co. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture :
A. Hepplewhite and Co
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Todd, Henry John, 1763-1845.  A brief account of the cathedrals in England and Wales :
Todd, Henry John, 1763–1845
A brief account of the cathedrals in England and Wales
1792
Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817. Observations on the cure of the curved spine :
Earle, James, Sir, 1755–1817
Observations on the cure of the curved spine
1799
Manwaring, Robert. The carpenter's compleat guide to the whole system of gothic railing :
Manwaring, Robert
The carpenter's compleat guide to the whole system of gothic railing
1765
 Biographical sketches of eminent persons, whose portraits form part of the Duke of Dorset's collection at Knole :
Biographical sketches of eminent persons, whose portraits form part of the Duke of Dorset's collection at Knole
1795
Darly, Matthias. Darly, engraver and printseller, no. 39 Strand.
Darly, Matthias
Darly, engraver and printseller, no. 39 Strand
[between 1767 and 1780]
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669-1698, cartographer. Great Britain's coasting-pilot :
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669–1698
Great Britain's coasting-pilot
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
 The new game of human life.
The new game of human life
1790
Badeslade, Thomas. Chorographia Britanniae, or, A set of maps of all the counties in England and Wales :
Badeslade, Thomas
Chorographia Britanniae, or, A set of maps of all the counties in England and Wales
1742
Spelman, John, Sir, 1594-1643 The life of Ælfred the Great /
Spelman, John, Sir, 1594–1643
The life of Ælfred the Great
MDCCIX [1709]
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher, illustrator. A treatise on civil architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
A treatise on civil architecture
MDCCLIX [1759]
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834. [Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard].
Stothard, Thomas, 1755–1834
[Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard]
[1780-1825]
 A set of 4 fox huntings which are in the highest repute
A set of 4 fox huntings which are in the highest repute
[between 1771 and 1785]