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 Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings :
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
 Stencilled friezes.
Stencilled friezes
[ca. 1900?]
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]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
 Happy families
Happy families
[186-?]
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800-1877. The pencil of nature /
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800–1877
The pencil of nature
1844 [i.e. 1844-1846]
Field, William, 1854-1932.  William Field scrapbook.
Field, William, 1854–1932
William Field scrapbook
1895
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]
 Photographs of the Abyssinian Campaign.
Photographs of the Abyssinian Campaign
[1867-1868]
Bonnell, Mandy. Sailing boats & dhows /
Bonnell, Mandy
Sailing boats & dhows
[1994]
Jones, Calvert Richard, 1802-1877, artist.  Album of maritime and figure sketches.
Jones, Calvert Richard, 1802–1877
Album of maritime and figure sketches
1849 September 4-1850 April 22
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803-1902. Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects.
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803–1902
Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects
[Published by E. Gambart & Co.],
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859, author, illustrator. Vues des Cordillères, et monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique.
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769–1859
Vues des Cordillères, et monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique
1810 [that is, 1813?]
Cope, Charles West, 1811-1890, artist. Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs.
Cope, Charles West, 1811–1890
Views of Bolton Abbey and its environs
1822
Girmondi, M. A concise account of the surprising feats achieved by Signor M. Girmondi's wonderful performing dogs, lately arrived from Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Madrid, &c. &c. :
Girmondi, M
A concise account of the surprising feats achieved by Signor M. Girmondi's wonderful performing dogs, lately arrived from Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Madrid, &c. &c.
Cozens, Alexander, 1717-1786. Principles of beauty, relative to the human head /
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Cowper, William, 1666-1709. Myotomia reformata :
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
Myotomia reformata
1724
Cosway, Maria Hadfield, 1759-1838, ill. A progress of female virtue /
Cosway, Maria Hadfield, 1759–1838
A progress of female virtue
1800
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill. Six illustrations to Cowper's diverting history of John Gilpin /
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
Six illustrations to Cowper's diverting history of John Gilpin
MDCCCXXVIII [1828]
 The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints :
The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints
[1792-1802]
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771-1854, ill. Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs /
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771–1854
Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs
[1825?]
Dillon, Frank, 1823-1909. Sketches in the island of Madeira.
Dillon, Frank, 1823–1909
Sketches in the island of Madeira
1850
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515-1565. De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due :
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515–1565
De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due
MDLVIII [1558]
Daniell, William, 1769-1837, artist, printmaker, publisher. To George Dance Esquire R.A., architect to the city of London, &c., these six views of the metropolis of the British Empire are respectfully dedicated /
Daniell, William, 1769–1837
To George Dance Esquire R.A., architect to the city of London, &c., these six views of the metropolis of the British Empire are respectfully dedicated
January 1st, 1805
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
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, illustrator, engraver, publisher. Oriental scenery.
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
Oriental scenery
1795-1807 [that is, 1808]
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781-1845, artist, lithographer. Behar amateur lithographic scrap book.
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781–1845
Behar amateur lithographic scrap book
[1830?]
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
 Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, artist, printmaker, publisher. [Views in Calcutta]
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
[Views in Calcutta]
1786-1788
Williamson, Thomas, Captain. The costume and customs of modern India :
Williamson, Thomas, Captain
The costume and customs of modern India
[1813]
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781-1845, ill. Sketches of the New Road in a journey from Calcutta to Gyah /
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781–1845
Sketches of the New Road in a journey from Calcutta to Gyah
1830
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, author, artist. Oriental scenery :
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
Oriental scenery
1812-1816
Eben, Frederic, Baron, ill. The Swedish army.
Eben, Frederic, Baron
The Swedish army
[1808]
Eden, Emily, 1797-1869, author, illustrator. Portraits of the princes & people of India /
Eden, Emily, 1797–1869
Portraits of the princes & people of India
1844
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811, ill. Sketches representing the native tribes, animals, and scenery of southern Africa /
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Sketches representing the native tribes, animals, and scenery of southern Africa
1820
Daniell, William, 1769-1837, illustrator, engraver, publisher. Interesting selections from animated nature :
Daniell, William, 1769–1837
Interesting selections from animated nature
[1809?]
Darly, M. (Mary) A book of caricaturas :
Darly, M. (Mary)
A book of caricaturas
[1762]
Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812, printmaker, publisher.  [Views on the River Wye].
Jukes, Francis, 1745–1812
[Views on the River Wye]
[1797-1802]
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
 A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
 London & Sunderland royal mail coach :
London & Sunderland royal mail coach
[ca. 1800]
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
Fox, William, active 1851. A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa :
Fox, William, active 1851
A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa
1851
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591-1667. Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen :
Furttenbach, Joseph, 1591–1667
Architectura navalis, das ist, Von dem Schiffgebäw, auf dem Meer vnd Seekusten zugebrauchen
anno MDCXXIX [1629]
 To the diletanti [sic] and lovers of the fine arts :
To the diletanti [sic] and lovers of the fine arts
[1830]
Edwards, William, d. 1890. Sketches in Scinde.
Edwards, William, d. 1890
Sketches in Scinde
1846
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]
Gonsalves, José M., artist. Views at Bombay /
Gonsalves, José M.
Views at Bombay
[1833?]
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772-1839. Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees :
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772–1839
Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees
1813
Fraser, James Baillie, 1783-1856. Views of Calcutta and its environs.
Fraser, James Baillie, 1783–1856
Views of Calcutta and its environs
1824-1826
 The ... Fashions of London and Paris.
The ... Fashions of London and Paris
Fielding, T. H. (Theodore Henry), 1781-1851, ill. A picturesque tour of the English lakes :
Fielding, T. H. (Theodore Henry), 1781–1851
A picturesque tour of the English lakes
MDCCCXXI [1821]
 Excursions daguerriennes :
Excursions daguerriennes
1841-1842
 Gentleman's monthly magazine of fashion and costumes de Paris.
Gentleman's monthly magazine of fashion and costumes de Paris
1853-1858
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
Halfpenny, William, -1755. New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ... /
Halfpenny, William, -1755
New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ...
1750-1752
Hakewill, James Views ... of the gardens of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park.
Hakewill, James
Views ... of the gardens of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park
1831
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829-1894, artist, lithographer. Sketches in Madeira /
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829–1894
Sketches in Madeira
1851
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803. Campi Phlegraei :
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730–1803
Campi Phlegraei
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Jervis, T. B. (Thomas Best), 1796-1857, author. Geographical and statistical memoir of the Konkun :
Jervis, T. B. (Thomas Best), 1796–1857
Geographical and statistical memoir of the Konkun
1840
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
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening :
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
Observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening
1805
Wilkins, William, 1778-1839, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Magna Graecia /
Wilkins, William, 1778–1839
The antiquities of Magna Graecia
MDCCCVII [1807]
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Father's garden /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
 The Naval chronicle.
The Naval chronicle
1799-1818
Sherwill, Walter Stanhope, ill. Illustrations of the mode of preparing the Indian opium intended for the Chinese market /
Sherwill, Walter Stanhope
Illustrations of the mode of preparing the Indian opium intended for the Chinese market
1851
Richardson, Andrew Hude. A description of the Oxford baths, and school of natation /
Richardson, Andrew Hude
A description of the Oxford baths, and school of natation
[ca. 1830]
Abbott, George, 1803-1838, author, illustrator. Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire /
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, artist, lithographer.  [Six views of Hastings].
Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857
[Six views of Hastings]
Novr. 1, 1823
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
[1853]
 Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry.
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry
[1845?]
 The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c.
The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c
[1809-1829]
 Amateurs repository of Indian sketches.
Amateurs repository of Indian sketches
1828
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
Patison, Jane M. Gleanings among the British ferns :
Patison, Jane M
Gleanings among the British ferns
1858
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803-1885. Travels from India to England :
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803–1885
Travels from India to England
1827
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, artist, lithographer, publisher.  To Godfrey Wentworth Junr. Esqre. this series of sketches of the interior & temporary decorations in Woolley-Hall, Yorkshire, drawn, painted, & etched by A. Aglio, is, with permission, most humbly dedicated.
Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857
To Godfrey Wentworth Junr. Esqre. this series of sketches of the interior & temporary decorations in Woolley-Hall, Yorkshire, drawn, painted, & etched by A. Aglio, is, with permission, most humbly dedicated
Sept. 1, 1821
 Six progressive lessons for flower painting :
Six progressive lessons for flower painting
January 1, 1802
 Specimens of polyautography :
Specimens of polyautography
30th April 1803
Alexander, William, 1767-1816, author, engraver. The costume of China :
Alexander, William, 1767–1816
The costume of China
1805
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Ackermann's new drawing book of light and shadow :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Ackermann's new drawing book of light and shadow
1809
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792. Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia.
Adam, Robert, 1728–1792
Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia
1764
Allard, Hugo, approximately 1628-1691, cartographer. [Chart of the Thames estuary with a view of the English fleet burning in the Medway]
Allard, Hugo, approximately 1628–1691
[Chart of the Thames estuary with a view of the English fleet burning in the Medway]
1667
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. Bernardi Siegfried Albini Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani.
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
Bernardi Siegfried Albini Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani
1749
 Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views.
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
Angas, George French, 1822-1886, author, illustrator. The Kafirs illustrated in a series of drawings taken among the Amazulu, Amaponda, and Amakosa tribes :
Angas, George French, 1822–1886
The Kafirs illustrated in a series of drawings taken among the Amazulu, Amaponda, and Amakosa tribes
1849
Baldwin, Thomas. Airopaidia :
Baldwin, Thomas
Airopaidia
1786
Barnard, George, 1807-1890. The Continental drawing book :
Barnard, George, 1807–1890
The Continental drawing book
Jany. 2nd, 1837
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833, artist, printmakter, publisher. To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated
[circa 1802]
Taylor, S. A. Cocking and its votaries.
Taylor, S. A
Cocking and its votaries
1885]
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Picturesque representation of the manners, customs, and amusements of the Russians.
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Picturesque representation of the manners, customs, and amusements of the Russians
1803-1804
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767. A new book of stags /
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698–1767
A new book of stags
[ca. 1730]
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. Some account of London /
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
Some account of London
1791
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852. Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants /
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
Belnos, S. C., Mrs., artist. Twenty four plates illustrative of Hindoo and European manners in Bengal /
Belnos, S. C., Mrs.
Twenty four plates illustrative of Hindoo and European manners in Bengal
[1832]
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham :
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham
1750