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 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]
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Andrea Palladio's Five orders of architecture :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Andrea Palladio's Five orders of architecture
MDCCXXIX. [1729]
Kennedy, James, active 1759, author A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House :
Kennedy, James, active 1759
A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
MDCCLXIX [1769]
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]
Millin, A. L. (Aubin Louis), 1759-1818. Antiquités nationales, ou, Recueil de monuments :
Millin, A. L. (Aubin Louis), 1759–1818
Antiquités nationales, ou, Recueil de monuments
1790-1797
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
Rocque, John, -1762. A new plan of Richmond Garden :
Rocque, John, -1762
A new plan of Richmond Garden
1748
 Twelve of the most capital views of St. Petersburg and Florence
Twelve of the most capital views of St. Petersburg and Florence
[between 1771 and 1785]
Morant, Philip, 1700-1770. The history and antiquities of the most ancient town and borough of Colchester,
Morant, Philip, 1700–1770
The history and antiquities of the most ancient town and borough of Colchester,
1748
Darly, Matthias, author, publisher. The ornamental architect, or, Young artists instructor :
Darly, Matthias
The ornamental architect, or, Young artists instructor
[1770 or 1771]
Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750. Mes rêveries /
Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696–1750
Mes rêveries
MDCCLVII [1757]
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]
Leadbetter, Charles, fl. 1728. The royal gauger, or, Gauging made perfectly easy :
Leadbetter, Charles, fl. 1728
The royal gauger, or, Gauging made perfectly easy
1760
 Twelve prints, representing managing and training horses, with coursing, shooting, settings, &c
Twelve prints, representing managing and training horses, with coursing, shooting, settings, &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
 [Flower groups].
[Flower groups]
[1798]
Caus, Isaac de, 1590-1648. A new and rare inventions of water-works ... :
Caus, Isaac de, 1590–1648
A new and rare inventions of water-works ...
1704
Freeman, Strickland, 1754?-1821, author. Observations on the mechanism of the horse's foot :
Freeman, Strickland, 1754?-1821
Observations on the mechanism of the horse's foot
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Andrews, John, 1736-1809, cartographer. A topographical map of Wiltshire :
Andrews, John, 1736–1809
A topographical map of Wiltshire
[1773]
Clúny, Alexander, author. The American traveller, or, Observations on the present state, culture and commerce of the British colonies in America, and the further improvements of which they are capable :
Clúny, Alexander
The American traveller, or, Observations on the present state, culture and commerce of the British colonies in America, and the further improvements of which they are capable
MDCCLXIX [1769]
 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]
 [Collection of 36 vocal and piano scores]
[Collection of 36 vocal and piano scores]
[1716-1820]
Gardiner, Richard, 1723-1781, author. An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico :
Gardiner, Richard, 1723–1781
An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico
1762
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
 The new game of human life.
The new game of human life
1790
 A map of Cambridgeshire.
A map of Cambridgeshire
[1720?]
 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]
Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, engraver. The triumph of painting.
Grignion, Charles, 1721–1810
The triumph of painting
[1794]
Beckford, Peter, 1740-1811, author. Thoughts on hunting :
Beckford, Peter, 1740–1811
Thoughts on hunting
MDCCLXXXI [1781]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791, author. The antiquities of Scotland /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of Scotland
MDCCLXXXIX-MDCCXCI [1789-1791]
Bowles, John, 1701-1779. A new and exact map of America laid down from the latest observations and discoveries.
Bowles, John, 1701–1779
A new and exact map of America laid down from the latest observations and discoveries
[approximately 1740?]
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
Virgil. Antiqvissimi Virgiliani codicis fragmenta et picturae ex Bibliotheca Vaticana /
Virgil
Antiqvissimi Virgiliani codicis fragmenta et picturae ex Bibliotheca Vaticana
1741
 Twelve prints of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress
Twelve prints of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress
published as the Act directs 16 April 1781
Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. A narrative of the mutiny :
Bligh, William, 1754–1817
A narrative of the mutiny
MDCCXC [1790]
Kennedy, James, active 1759, author A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House :
Kennedy, James, active 1759
A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
 Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
published 2d. March, 1773
 Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
 [Composite atlas of Caribbean charts].
[Composite atlas of Caribbean charts]
1763-1808
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719-1805. Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719–1805
Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
MDCCLXVI-MDCCLVII [1766-1767]
 Twelve views of cities
Twelve views of cities
[between 1771 and 1785]
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist. Twelve elegant and humorous prints of rural scenes, adorned with comic figures
Dighton, Robert, 1752–1814
Twelve elegant and humorous prints of rural scenes, adorned with comic figures
publish'd as the act directs 25 Sept. 1782
Dampier, William, 1652-1715, author. A collection of voyages :
Dampier, William, 1652–1715
A collection of voyages
MDCCXXIX [1729]
Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656-1723, author. A plan of civil and historical architecture, in the representation of the most noted buildings of foreign nations, both ancient and modern : taken from the most approv'd historians, original medals, remarkable ruins, and curious authentick designs; and display'd in eighty-six double folio-plates, finely engraven : at a very great expence, by the most eminent hands : divided into five books : ... /
Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656–1723
A plan of civil and historical architecture, in the representation of the most noted buildings of foreign nations, both ancient and modern : taken from the most approv'd historians, original medals, remarkable ruins, and curious authentick designs; and display'd in eighty-six double folio-plates, finely engraven : at a very great expence, by the most eminent hands : divided into five books : ...
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
 [Twelve engravings of birds]
[Twelve engravings of birds]
[between 1767 and 1794]
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
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719-1793, author. Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande /
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719–1793
Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande
MDCCLIX [1759]
Rocque, John, -1762. A survey of the city, harbour, bay and environs of Dublin :
Rocque, John, -1762
A survey of the city, harbour, bay and environs of Dublin
1757
Popple, Henry, -1743. A map of the British Empire in America :
Popple, Henry, -1743
A map of the British Empire in America
[ca. 1737]
Bowen, Emanuel, -1767. The County of Cambridge
Bowen, Emanuel, -1767
The County of Cambridge
1759
Prestel, Johann Gottlieb, 1739-1808, engraver. Dessins des meilleurs peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne, et des Pays-Bas, tirés de divers célebres cabinets /
Prestel, Johann Gottlieb, 1739–1808
Dessins des meilleurs peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne, et des Pays-Bas, tirés de divers célebres cabinets
1782
Müller, Tobias, active 1744-1790. [Four views of Whitehall Palace]
Müller, Tobias, active 1744–1790
[Four views of Whitehall Palace]
March [the] 29th, 1748-[Augt. th. 25, 1749]
Gethin, Grace, Lady, 1676-1697. Misery is vertues whetstone,
Gethin, Grace, Lady, 1676–1697
Misery is vertues whetstone,
1703
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798, author. A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world :
Vancouver, George, 1757–1798
A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world
1798
Popple, Henry, -1743, cartographer. A map of the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto /
Popple, Henry, -1743
A map of the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto
[1739]
 Twelve views of shipping
Twelve views of shipping
published 1 Octr. 1770
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author. A treatise on the decorative part of civil architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
A treatise on the decorative part of civil architecture
MDCCXCI [1791]
Gibbs, James, 1682-1754, author. Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture :
Gibbs, James, 1682–1754
Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture
MDCCXXXII [1732]
Ince, William, active 18th century, author, illustrator. The universal system of houshold furniture :
Ince, William, active 18th century
The universal system of houshold furniture
[1762?]
Dalton, Richard, 1715?-1791, illustrator.  A collection of twenty antique statues :
Dalton, Richard, 1715?-1791
A collection of twenty antique statues
1770
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Andrea Palladio's architecture, in four books :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Andrea Palladio's architecture, in four books
MDCCXXVI [1736]
Carr family. Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
Carr family
Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
1699-1981
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]
Govertsz, N. Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt :
Govertsz, N
Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt
1746
Forbes, James, 1749-1819.  A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713-1785, author. The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth :
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713–1785
The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth
MDCCLXXXV [1785]
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century, author. Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations :
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century
Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations
1796
Rocque, John, -1762, cartographer.  A general map of North America :
Rocque, John, -1762
A general map of North America
[1762?]
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725-1811. Collections for the history of Worcestershire ...
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725–1811
Collections for the history of Worcestershire ..
1781-1782
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739, author. A description of the English province of Carolana :
Coxe, Daniel, 1673–1739
A description of the English province of Carolana
MDCCXXII [1722]
Robson, Joseph, author. An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747 /
Robson, Joseph
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747
MDCCLII [1752]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands
1726
Collins, Charles, 1680-1744, artist. Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
Collins, Charles, 1680–1744
Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
[between 1771 and 1785]
Green, John, -1757. A chart of North and South America :
Green, John, -1757
A chart of North and South America
1753
 Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens :
Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens
1750
Monge, Gaspard, 1746-1818. Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons :
Monge, Gaspard, 1746–1818
Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons
an 2 de la République française [1794]
 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]
Thomas, William, 1670-1738. A survey of the cathedral-church of Worcester :
Thomas, William, 1670–1738
A survey of the cathedral-church of Worcester
1737
Harris, John, 1667?-1719. Lexicon technicum, or, An universal English dictionary of arts and sciences :
Harris, John, 1667?-1719
Lexicon technicum, or, An universal English dictionary of arts and sciences
1710-1716
 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
Langton, John, active 1700-1727. A new copy-book of the small Italian hand :
Langton, John, active 1700–1727
A new copy-book of the small Italian hand
[1727?]
Darly, Matthias. Darly, engraver and printseller, no. 39 Strand.
Darly, Matthias
Darly, engraver and printseller, no. 39 Strand
[between 1767 and 1780]
Gibson, J. (John), active 1750-1792, cartographer. Atlas minimus, or A new set of pocket maps of the several empires, kingdoms and states of the known world :
Gibson, J. (John), active 1750–1792
Atlas minimus, or A new set of pocket maps of the several empires, kingdoms and states of the known world
[1758]
Leake, John, cartographer. An exact surveigh of the streets, lanes and churches comprehend[e]d within the ruins of the city of London :
Leake, John
An exact surveigh of the streets, lanes and churches comprehend[e]d within the ruins of the city of London
[1723]
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Sketches in architecture :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Sketches in architecture
MDCCXCVIII [1798]
Coxe, William, 1747-1828. [Plates from William Coxe's Travels in Switzerland]
Coxe, William, 1747–1828
[Plates from William Coxe's Travels in Switzerland]
[1794]
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669-1698, cartographer. Great Britain's coasting-pilot :
Collins, Greenvile, active 1669–1698
Great Britain's coasting-pilot
MDCCLXXVI [1776]