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Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849-1921. As in a looking glass /
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
 A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author, illustrator. Six months' residence and travels in Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
Barber, J. T. A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire :
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400, author. The Canterbury tales.
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The Canterbury tales
1483]
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver.  Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
 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
 A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia.
A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia
1788
King, Daniel, -1664?, author, engraver. The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated :
King, Daniel, -1664?
The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated
1656
Edwards, James, 1756-1816. A companion from London to Brighthelmston, in Sussex :
Edwards, James, 1756–1816
A companion from London to Brighthelmston, in Sussex
1801
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794, author. Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire :
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Blunt, John, surgeon. Practical farriery, or, The complete directory :
Blunt, John, surgeon
Practical farriery, or, The complete directory
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Johnson, John, artist. Costumes of the French Pyrenees :
Johnson, John
Costumes of the French Pyrenees
1832
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832, engraver, publisher. A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats :
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats
1823
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660-1753. A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica :
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660–1753
A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica
1707-1725
Dart, John, -1730. Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster :
Dart, John, -1730
Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster
[between 1723 and 1727]
 William Stevenson Owen, judge.
William Stevenson Owen, judge
between 1884 and 1909
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840. A picturesque voyage to India, by the way of China /
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
A picturesque voyage to India, by the way of China
1810
Pine, John, 1690-1756. The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords :
Pine, John, 1690–1756
The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords
[1739]
White, John, active 1757-1759, author. Journal of a voyage to New South Wales :
White, John, active 1757–1759
Journal of a voyage to New South Wales
MDCCXC [1790]
Rocque, John, -1762. The environs of London :
Rocque, John, -1762
The environs of London
[1763]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
Williamson, Thomas, Captain. The European in India /
Williamson, Thomas, Captain
The European in India
1813
Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942, photographer.  Racial photographs from the Egyptian monuments.
Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853–1942
Racial photographs from the Egyptian monuments
[1887]
 Illustrations to the novels of Walter Scott.
Illustrations to the novels of Walter Scott
1830s?
Temple, R. (Richard), active 1809-1811, author, illustrator. Sixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10 :
Temple, R. (Richard), active 1809–1811
Sixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10
1813
Grindlay, Robert Melville, creator, illustrator. Scenery, costumes and architecture, chiefly on the western side of India /
Grindlay, Robert Melville, 1786–1877
Scenery, costumes and architecture, chiefly on the western side of India
1826-1830
Godby, J. (James), active 1798-1812, engraver. Italian scenery :
Godby, James, 1767–1949
Italian scenery
1806
Vanderbank, John, 1694-1739, ill. Twenty five actions of the manage horse /
Vanderbank, John, 1694–1739
Twenty five actions of the manage horse
1729
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809 artist. XII views in aquatinta from drawings taken on the spot in South-Wales
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
XII views in aquatinta from drawings taken on the spot in South-Wales
MDCCLXXV [1775-1776]
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill. A slice of bread and butter /
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
A slice of bread and butter
[1857]
 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]
Clarke, James Stanier, 1765?-1834, author. The life of Admiral Lord Nelson, K.B. :
Clarke, James Stanier, 1765?-1834
The life of Admiral Lord Nelson, K.B.
1809
Walsh, Thomas, fl. 1801. Journal of the late campaign in Egypt :
Walsh, Thomas, fl. 1801
Journal of the late campaign in Egypt
1803
 The Illustrated exhibitor,
The Illustrated exhibitor,
[1851]
Dubourg, Matthew, engraver. Views of the remains of ancient buildings in Rome and its vicinity :
Dubourg, Matthew
Views of the remains of ancient buildings in Rome and its vicinity
1820
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. A collection of English grasses.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
A collection of English grasses
circa 1792-1808
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, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
1819
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806, author, illustrator. An illustrated lecture on sketching from nature in pencil and water colour :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
An illustrated lecture on sketching from nature in pencil and water colour
[between 1862 and 1868]
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author. Letters of Edward Lear, author of "The book of nonsense" :
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Letters of Edward Lear, author of "The book of nonsense"
[approximately 1908?]
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator. Book of nonsense.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Book of nonsense
[1846]
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788-1865, author. Addenda to the Aedes Hartwellianae /
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788–1865
Addenda to the Aedes Hartwellianae
MDCCCLXIV [1864]
Parr, Frederick, 1806-1871. Myttonian feats :
Parr, Frederick, 1806–1871
Myttonian feats
1835
 [Deer stalking].
[Deer stalking]
[ca. 1810]
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806, author, illustrator.  The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1802
Lewis, Samuel, -1865, author. A topographical dictionary of England :
Lewis, Samuel, -1865
A topographical dictionary of England
1831
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Field-sports :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Field-sports
MDCCXLII [1742]
 Geometry exercise book.
Geometry exercise book
circa 1780
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747-1794. Leonora /
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747–1794
Leonora
1809
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833, author. Rural sports /
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833
Rural sports
1807
Hills, John, Sir. Points of a racehorse /
Hills, John, Sir
Points of a racehorse
1903
Yorke, James, fl. 1640. The union of honovr :
Yorke, James, fl. 1640
The union of honovr
1640
Lysons, Daniel, 1762-1834. An historical account of those parishes in the county of Middlesex :
Lysons, Daniel, 1762–1834
An historical account of those parishes in the county of Middlesex
MDCCC [1800]
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, engraver, publisher. A description of the Spanish islands and settlements on the coast of the West Indies /
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
A description of the Spanish islands and settlements on the coast of the West Indies
1762
Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857. The Godolphin Arabian, or, The history of a thorough-bred /
Sue, Eugène, 1804–1857
The Godolphin Arabian, or, The history of a thorough-bred
1845
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843, author, illustrator. A picturesque tour of Italy :
Hakewill, James, 1778–1843
A picturesque tour of Italy
1820
Davidson, Alfred, of Aston, author. A history of the Holtes of Aston, baronets :
Davidson, Alfred, of Aston
A history of the Holtes of Aston, baronets
1854
Keats, John, 1795-1821. La belle dame sans merci /
Keats, John, 1795–1821
La belle dame sans merci
MCXXXXVI [1906]
Martyn, Thomas, 1735-1825. A chronological series of engravers from the invention of the art to the beginning of the present century.
Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
A chronological series of engravers from the invention of the art to the beginning of the present century
1770
Brady, John Henry, author. The visitor's guide to Knole, in the county of Kent :
Brady, John Henry
The visitor's guide to Knole, in the county of Kent
1839
Lloyd, Thomas, 1756-1827. A catalogue of the extensive, valuable, and highly interesting collection of prints, the property of Thomas Lloyd, Esq. ... :
Lloyd, Thomas, 1756–1827
A catalogue of the extensive, valuable, and highly interesting collection of prints, the property of Thomas Lloyd, Esq. ...
1825]
Lorrain, Claude, 1600-1682. Liber veritatis, or, A collection of prints, after the original designs of Claude le Lorrain in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire /
Lorrain, Claude, 1600–1682
Liber veritatis, or, A collection of prints, after the original designs of Claude le Lorrain in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire
[1777]-1819
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822. Vases from the collection of Sir Henry Englefield, bart. /
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752–1822
Vases from the collection of Sir Henry Englefield, bart.
[1820]
Moore, John, 1729-1802. Zeluco :
Moore, John, 1729–1802
Zeluco
1797
Potter, Joseph, approximately 1797-1875, illustrator. The remains of the ancient monastic architecture of England /
Potter, Joseph, approximately 1797–1875
The remains of the ancient monastic architecture of England
MDCCCXLIV [1844]
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, author, engraver.  The new Vitruvius Britannicus :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
The new Vitruvius Britannicus
MDCCCII-MDCCCVIII [1802-1808]
McDowell, John, 1780-1863, author. Sermon on horse racing :
McDowell, John, 1780–1863
Sermon on horse racing
1809
Britton, John, 1771-1857, author, illustrator, publisher. An historical account of Corsham House, in Wiltshire, the seat of Paul Cobb Methuen, Esq. :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
An historical account of Corsham House, in Wiltshire, the seat of Paul Cobb Methuen, Esq.
1806
 Picturesque tour of the River Thames :
Picturesque tour of the River Thames
1828
Fleming, G. A., active 1850. California :
Fleming, G. A., active 1850
California
[1850]
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770-1846. Voyage round the world, in the years 1803, 1804, 1805, & 1806 :
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770–1846
Voyage round the world, in the years 1803, 1804, 1805, & 1806
1813
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774, publisher
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid
[1755]
Harding, Edward. Costume of the Russian Empire :
Harding, Edward
Costume of the Russian Empire
1811
Locker, Edward Hawke, 1777-1849. Views in Spain /
Locker, Edward Hawke, 1777–1849
Views in Spain
1824
Smirke, Sydney, 1798-1877. Suggestions for the architectural improvement of the western part of London /
Smirke, Sydney, 1798–1877
Suggestions for the architectural improvement of the western part of London
1834
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819, ill. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester /
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester
1797
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851. Doing the thing and the thing done :
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
Doing the thing and the thing done
[1818]
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640- A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities :
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640–
A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities
MDCCLVII [1757]
Eller, Irvin, author. The history of Belvoir castle, from the Norman conquest to the nineteenth century :
Eller, Irvin
The history of Belvoir castle, from the Norman conquest to the nineteenth century
MDCCCXLI [1841]
Newhouse, Charles B., ca. 1805-1877, ill. The roadsters album.
Newhouse, Charles B., ca. 1805–1877
The roadsters album
1845
Jesse, John Heneage, 1815-1874, author.  George Selwyn and his contemporaries :
Jesse, John Heneage, 1815–1874
George Selwyn and his contemporaries
1843-1844
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, author, illustrator, publisher. Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
 Cheerful pastimes for merry-making parties :
Cheerful pastimes for merry-making parties
1830
Nimrod, 1778-1843. Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton ... :
Nimrod, 1778–1843
Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton ...
1835
Cooksey, Richard, author. Essay on the life and character of John lord Somers, baron of Evesham :
Cooksey, Richard
Essay on the life and character of John lord Somers, baron of Evesham
MDCCXCI [1791]
Sprange, J. (Jasper), 1746-1823. The Tunbridge Wells guide, or, An account of the ancient and present state of that place :
Sprange, J. (Jasper), 1746–1823
The Tunbridge Wells guide, or, An account of the ancient and present state of that place
1817
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, author. The four books of Andrea Palladio's architecture :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The four books of Andrea Palladio's architecture
anno MDCCXXXVII [1738]
Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862, author. The wife, or, Women as they are :
Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784–1862
The wife, or, Women as they are
1835
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837, author. New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough :
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837
New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Britton, John, 1771-1857, author, publisher. Graphic illustrations, with historical and descriptive accounts, of Toddington, Gloucestershire :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Graphic illustrations, with historical and descriptive accounts, of Toddington, Gloucestershire
1840
Lankester, Phebe, 1825-1900, author. A plain and easy account of the British ferns :
Lankester, Phebe, 1825–1900
A plain and easy account of the British ferns
[1859]
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc. :
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc.
1848
Cooke, George, 1781-1834, engraver, publisher.  [Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters].
Cooke, George, 1781–1834
[Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters]
1815
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]
James, John Thomas, 1786-1828. Journal of a tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, during the years 1813 and 1814 /
James, John Thomas, 1786–1828
Journal of a tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, during the years 1813 and 1814
1816
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
Crawfurd, John, 1783-1868. Journal of an embassy from the governor general of India to the court of Ava in the year 1827 /
Crawfurd, John, 1783–1868
Journal of an embassy from the governor general of India to the court of Ava in the year 1827
1829