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William Stevenson Owen, judge.
William Stevenson Owen, judge
between 1884 and 1909
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]
Keats, John, 1795-1821. La belle dame sans merci /
Keats, John, 1795–1821
La belle dame sans merci
MCXXXXVI [1906]
Parr, Frederick, 1806-1871. Myttonian feats :
Parr, Frederick, 1806–1871
Myttonian feats
1835
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833, author. Rural sports /
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833
Rural sports
1807
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747-1794. Leonora /
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747–1794
Leonora
1809
Lewis, Samuel, -1865, author. A topographical dictionary of England :
Lewis, Samuel, -1865
A topographical dictionary of England
1831
Hills, John, Sir. Points of a racehorse /
Hills, John, Sir
Points of a racehorse
1903
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, author, engraver. The new Vitruvius Britannicus :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
The new Vitruvius Britannicus
MDCCCII-MDCCCVIII [1802-1808]
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
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]
Palmer, Charles John, 1805-1882. Illustrations of domestic architecture in England, :
Palmer, Charles John, 1805–1882
Illustrations of domestic architecture in England,
1838
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]
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
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
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
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843, author, illustrator. A picturesque tour of Italy :
Hakewill, James, 1778–1843
A picturesque tour of Italy
1820
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
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]
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Field-sports :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Field-sports
MDCCXLII [1742]
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
Cook, John, 1773-1829, author, publisher. Observations on fox-hunting and the management of hounds in the kennel and the field :
Cook, John, 1773–1829
Observations on fox-hunting and the management of hounds in the kennel and the field
1826
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
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]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The poetical works of S. Johnson :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The poetical works of S. Johnson
1797
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
Geometry exercise book.
Geometry exercise book
circa 1780
Yorke, James, fl. 1640. The union of honovr :
Yorke, James, fl. 1640
The union of honovr
1640
[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
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]
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc. :
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc.
1848
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]
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]
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
Newhouse, Charles B., ca. 1805-1877, ill. The roadsters album.
Newhouse, Charles B., ca. 1805–1877
The roadsters album
1845
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
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
Francis, C. R. (Charles Richard), 1821-1901. To India and back by the Cape /
Francis, C. R. (Charles Richard), 1821–1901
To India and back by the Cape
1859
Conrad, Ephraim, 1769?-1834, author, printer. An authentic history of the celebrated horse American Eclipse :
Conrad, Ephraim, 1769?-1834
An authentic history of the celebrated horse American Eclipse
1823
Pernety, Antoine-Joseph, 1716-1801. The history of a voyage to the Malouine (or Falkland) Islands, made in 1763 and 1764 :
Pernety, Antoine-Joseph, 1716–1801
The history of a voyage to the Malouine (or Falkland) Islands, made in 1763 and 1764
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Hayley, William, 1745-1820, author. Memoirs of the life and writings of William Hayley, Esq. :
Hayley, William, 1745–1820
Memoirs of the life and writings of William Hayley, Esq.
1823
Manwood, John, -1610. A treatise and discourse of the lawes of the forrest :
Manwood, John, -1610
A treatise and discourse of the lawes of the forrest
1598
Piles, Roger de, 1635-1709. The principles of painting ...
Piles, Roger de, 1635–1709
The principles of painting ..
1743
Combe, William, 1742-1823, author. The dance of life :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The dance of life
1817
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris) Introduction to the Original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled The beauties of England and Wales :
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
Introduction to the Original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled The beauties of England and Wales
1818
Bridgman, John, author, illustrator. An historical and topographical sketch of Knole, in Kent :
Bridgman, John
An historical and topographical sketch of Knole, in Kent
1821
Burke, Andrew, active 19th century, author, publisher. Burke's descriptive guide, or, The visitors' companion to Niagara Falls :
Burke, Andrew, active 19th century
Burke's descriptive guide, or, The visitors' companion to Niagara Falls
[1850]
Ewbank, Thomas, 1792-1870. The spoon :
Ewbank, Thomas, 1792–1870
The spoon
1845
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786, author. Proposal for county naval free-schools :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
Proposal for county naval free-schools
[1783]
Beckford, Peter, 1740-1811, author. Thoughts on hunting :
Beckford, Peter, 1740–1811
Thoughts on hunting
1810
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist, engraver. [Additional illustrations for Nimrod's The life of a sportsman].
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
[Additional illustrations for Nimrod's The life of a sportsman]
1838
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the collection of pictures, works of art, and decorative objects, the property of His Grace the Duke of Hamilton, K. T. :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the collection of pictures, works of art, and decorative objects, the property of His Grace the Duke of Hamilton, K. T.
[1882]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Military antiquities respecting a history of the English army :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Military antiquities respecting a history of the English army
1801
Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711-1778, auctioneer. A catalogue of the genuine and elegant library of the late Sir Clement Cottrell Dormer, collected by Lieutenant General James Dormer, /
Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711–1778
A catalogue of the genuine and elegant library of the late Sir Clement Cottrell Dormer, collected by Lieutenant General James Dormer,
[1764]
The principal nauigations voiages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres :
The principal nauigations voiages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres
1598 [-1600]
Wentworth, Lady, 1873- Thoroughbred racing stock and its ancestors :
Wentworth, Lady, 1873–
Thoroughbred racing stock and its ancestors
1938
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, ill. How to qualify for a Meltonian :
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
How to qualify for a Meltonian
1819
Smith, Charles Hamilton. Selections of the ancient costume of Great Britain & Ireland :
Smith, Charles Hamilton
Selections of the ancient costume of Great Britain & Ireland
1814 [i.e. 1815?]
Bayley, John, -1869. The history and antiquities of the Tower of London :
Bayley, John, -1869
The history and antiquities of the Tower of London
1821-1825
Crosse, John, 1786-1833. An account of the grand musical festival, held in September, 1823, in the cathedral church of York :
Crosse, John, 1786–1833
An account of the grand musical festival, held in September, 1823, in the cathedral church of York
1825
Holwell, J. Z. (John Zephaniah), 1711-1798. Interesting historical events, relative to the provinces of Bengal, and the empire of Indostan :
Holwell, J. Z. (John Zephaniah), 1711–1798
Interesting historical events, relative to the provinces of Bengal, and the empire of Indostan
1766-1771
Copperthwaite, R. H. The turf and the racehorse :
Copperthwaite, R. H
The turf and the racehorse
1865
Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885. Hans of Iceland.
Hugo, Victor, 1802–1885
Hans of Iceland
1825
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747-1827, author. Travels through the United States of North America :
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747–1827
Travels through the United States of North America
1799
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783-1848. A critical inquiry into antient armour :
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783–1848
A critical inquiry into antient armour
1842
Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826. The history of Java /
Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781–1826
The history of Java
1817
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, 1812-1882. Lower Eatington :
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, 1812–1882
Lower Eatington
1869
Aheron, John, author, illustrator, publisher. A general treatise of architecture :
Aheron, John
A general treatise of architecture
MDCCLIV [1754]
Faden, William, 1749-1836. The sea of Marmara or Propontis :
Faden, William, 1749–1836
The sea of Marmara or Propontis
Jany. 11th, 1786
Rhodes, Ebenezer, 1762-1839. Yorkshire scenery, or, Excursions in Yorkshire :
Rhodes, Ebenezer, 1762–1839
Yorkshire scenery, or, Excursions in Yorkshire
MDCCCXXVI [1826]
Adair, James, approximately 1709-1783, author. The history of the American Indians :
Adair, James, approximately 1709–1783
The history of the American Indians
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Here endeth the book named the dictes or sayengis of the philosophhres ...
Here endeth the book named the dictes or sayengis of the philosophhres ..
[not after 18 November 1477]
Album of English bookplates.
Album of English bookplates
approximately 1700-1950?
Darly, Matthias, illustrator. A compleat body of architecture :
Darly, Matthias
A compleat body of architecture
January 12, 1773
McIntosh, Charles, 1794-1864, author. The practical gardener, and modern horticulturist :
McIntosh, Charles, 1794–1864
The practical gardener, and modern horticulturist
1828
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751-1824. The landscape :
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751–1824
The landscape
1795
Collins's Peerage of England :
Collins's Peerage of England
1812
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795, author, publisher. A concise account of North America :
Rogers, Robert, 1731–1795
A concise account of North America
MDCCLXV [1765]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851. Ideas, accidental and incidental to hunting and other sports :
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
Ideas, accidental and incidental to hunting and other sports
[1830]
Fitzwygram, Frederick, Sir, 1823-1904, author. Lectures on horses and stables /
Fitzwygram, Frederick, Sir, 1823–1904
Lectures on horses and stables
M.DCCC.LXIII [1862]
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
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]