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Lane, Charles. Cooper Henderson and the open road :
Lane, Charles
Cooper Henderson and the open road
1984
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy :
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818
A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy
1794
Phillips, H., -1840 , auctioneer. A catalogue of the magnificent, rare, and valuable library, (of 20,000 volumes) :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the magnificent, rare, and valuable library, (of 20,000 volumes)
[1823]
Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799-1856. Copies after nature /
Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799–1856
Copies after nature
[1836]
Wycherley, William, 1640-1716, author. The complete works of William Wycherley /
Wycherley, William, 1640–1716
The complete works of William Wycherley
MCMXXIV [1924]
Lackington, James, 1746-1815. Memoirs of the forty-five first years of the life of James Lackington, the present bookseller, Finsbury-Square, London /
Lackington, James, 1746–1815
Memoirs of the forty-five first years of the life of James Lackington, the present bookseller, Finsbury-Square, London
[1810]
The life and eccentricities of Lionel Scott Pilkington, alias Jack Hawley, of Hatfield, near Doncaster :
The life and eccentricities of Lionel Scott Pilkington, alias Jack Hawley, of Hatfield, near Doncaster
[1876?]
Flood, Luke Thomas, 1775-1860. Diaries of Luke Thomas Flood during travels in England and Wales.
Flood, Luke Thomas, 1775–1860
Diaries of Luke Thomas Flood during travels in England and Wales
1824-1828
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the large and capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by masters of the highest estimation, of his grace John, Duke of Argyll, lately deceased : amongst which are the works of Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Lanfranco, Corregio, And. del Sarto, Luca Giordano, Solimene, Spagnoletto, Ann. Carracci, Giorgione, Procacini, P. Laura, Bassano, Mola, N. Poussin, S. Rosa, F. Bolognese, Bamboccio, E. Serani, Holbein, L. Van Leyden, Gerard Dou, Mieris, Ostade, Snyders, Borgognone, Rembrandt, Poelemburch, Old Frank, Vandevelde, Rubens, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Van Uden, F. Hals, Vangoen, Vanderneer &c. : which (by order of executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Tuesday the 19th of this instant March 1771, and the four following days : the same may be viewed on Friday the 15th, and every day after (Sunday excepted) till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on the days of viewing, at Messrs. Langford's aforesaid (price six-pence).
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the large and capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by masters of the highest estimation, of his grace John, Duke of Argyll, lately deceased : amongst which are the works of Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Lanfranco, Corregio, And. del Sarto, Luca Giordano, Solimene, Spagnoletto, Ann. Carracci, Giorgione, Procacini, P. Laura, Bassano, Mola, N. Poussin, S. Rosa, F. Bolognese, Bamboccio, E. Serani, Holbein, L. Van Leyden, Gerard Dou, Mieris, Ostade, Snyders, Borgognone, Rembrandt, Poelemburch, Old Frank, Vandevelde, Rubens, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Van Uden, F. Hals, Vangoen, Vanderneer &c. : which (by order of executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Tuesday the 19th of this instant March 1771, and the four following days : the same may be viewed on Friday the 15th, and every day after (Sunday excepted) till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on the days of viewing, at Messrs. Langford's aforesaid (price six-pence)
[1771]
Phillips, Nicholas, artist. Best foreign language /
Phillips, Nicholas
Best foreign language
[2011]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a choice and valuable collection of capital modern drawings, framed and glazed :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a choice and valuable collection of capital modern drawings, framed and glazed
[1802]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable and highly interesting assemblage of Painted Greek vases :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable and highly interesting assemblage of Painted Greek vases
[1808]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a highly interesting and valuable collection of painters' etchings and engravings, formed during a period of many years, with indefatigable industry and profound judgment, by Mons. Robert-Dumesnil, of Paris .:
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of a highly interesting and valuable collection of painters' etchings and engravings, formed during a period of many years, with indefatigable industry and profound judgment, by Mons. Robert-Dumesnil, of Paris
[1837]
Swaine & Adeney (Firm : London, England), creator. Swaine & Co's sudoreffugient.
Swaine & Adeney (Firm : London, England)
Swaine & Co's sudoreffugient
[approximately 1850]
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905-1974. Through the woods :
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905–1974
Through the woods
1936
Streatfeild, Thomas, 1777-1848. Lympsfield and its environs,
Streatfeild, Thomas, 1777–1848
Lympsfield and its environs,
1838
Combe, William, 1742-1823, author. A history of the University of Oxford :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
A history of the University of Oxford
1814 [i.e. 1813-1815]
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872. In a cartulary of Selby
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792–1872
In a cartulary of Selby
1871]
Broadway (Worcestershire, England) Broadway register.
Broadway (Worcestershire, England)
Broadway register
1860-1870]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ..
1784
Royal Society of Painters in Water-Colours (Great Britain) The exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours : the eighth :
Royal Society of Painters in Water-Colours (Great Britain)
The exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours : the eighth
1812
Browne, William, 1590-approximately 1645, author. Circe and Ulysses :
Browne, William, 1590–approximately 1645
Circe and Ulysses
1954
Quennell, Nancy, compiler. The epicure's anthology /
Quennell, Nancy
The epicure's anthology
1936
Barbet, Jean, 1597?-1654. A booke of archetecture containing seeling peeces, chimny peeces and seuerall sorts vsefull for carpenters, joyners, caruers, painters /
Barbet, Jean, 1597?-1654
A booke of archetecture containing seeling peeces, chimny peeces and seuerall sorts vsefull for carpenters, joyners, caruers, painters
1670
The book of English trades, and library of the useful arts :
The book of English trades, and library of the useful arts
1824
Smith, Elizabeth, fl. 1822-1825. Sketchbook of a series of tours through England.
Smith, Elizabeth, fl. 1822–1825
Sketchbook of a series of tours through England
1822, June 25-1825, May 20
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797. Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden
1785
De Heriz, Patrick, author La belle O'Morphi :
De Heriz, Patrick
La belle O'Morphi
[1947]
Boz, 1812-1870, author. Sketches by Boz :
Boz, 1812–1870
Sketches by Boz
1938
Building of the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Building of the Great Exhibition of 1851
1851
James Newman (Firm), creator, publisher. Jas. Newman :
James Newman (Firm)
Jas. Newman
1805
Southgate, Henry 1818-1888, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a splendid collection of engravings :
Southgate, Henry 1818–1888
Catalogue of a splendid collection of engravings
[1827]
Smith, Elizabeth, approximately 1787- A map of England and Wales /
Smith, Elizabeth, approximately 1787–
A map of England and Wales
1797
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very choice cabinet of Italian pictures of a high class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very choice cabinet of Italian pictures of a high class
[1847]
Nicholson, William, 1872-1949. An almanac & London types.
Nicholson, William Sir, 1872–1949
An almanac & London types
[©1980]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. catalogue of the valuable and extensive collection of porcelain and objects of art and vertu, of the Hon. Francis Forbes, deceased, late of Geneva, formerly H.B.M. Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Saxony :
Christie, Manson & Woods
catalogue of the valuable and extensive collection of porcelain and objects of art and vertu, of the Hon. Francis Forbes, deceased, late of Geneva, formerly H.B.M. Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Saxony
1874
Britton, Frank, author. English Delftware in the Bristol collection /
Britton, Frank
English Delftware in the Bristol collection
1982
Waterman, Sally, 1974- Journey home /
Waterman, Sally, 1974–
Journey home
[2003]
La Cave, P. (Peter), ill. Fores's new chalk drawing-book of studies of trees, landscape, animals, figures, buildings, &c. :
La Cave, P. (Peter)
Fores's new chalk drawing-book of studies of trees, landscape, animals, figures, buildings, &c.
[1801]
Fawcett, William, 1902-1941. The Bicester and William Hill Hunt /
Fawcett, William, 1902–1941
The Bicester and William Hill Hunt
[ca. 1940s]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. Proposals for publishing by subscription the Holy Bible :
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Proposals for publishing by subscription the Holy Bible
[1817]
Phillips, M. The grand southern tour of England, including a principal part of the east, west & inland counties ... /
Phillips, M
The grand southern tour of England, including a principal part of the east, west & inland counties ...
1820
Low, Frances H. Queen Victoria's dolls /
Low, Frances H
Queen Victoria's dolls
1894
British Institution. Catalogue of the works of British artists in the gallery of the British Institution, Pall-Mall :
British Institution
Catalogue of the works of British artists in the gallery of the British Institution, Pall-Mall
1833
The Song of songs :
The Song of songs
1936
Cynwal, Wiliam, -1587 or 1588, author. In defence of woman :
Cynwal, Wiliam, -1587 or 1588
In defence of woman
[1960]
Carson, Agnes, fl. 1866. [Drawing book].
Carson, Agnes, fl. 1866
[Drawing book]
1866
Hogg, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1862, author. The Athenians :
Hogg, Thomas Jefferson, 1792–1862
The Athenians
1943
Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616, author. Salmacis and Hermaphroditus :
Beaumont, Francis, 1584–1616
Salmacis and Hermaphroditus
1951
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author. The old curiosity shop.
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
The old curiosity shop
1937
Jaubert, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a unique series of twenty drawings, by that celebrated British artist, Mr. Hearne :
Jaubert, Mr.
A catalogue of a unique series of twenty drawings, by that celebrated British artist, Mr. Hearne
[1810]
Photochrom Co., creator, publisher. British Government Building :
Photochrom Co.
British Government Building
[approximately 1924]
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the splendid collection of pictures, in the possession of R. R. Reinagle, Esq. R.A., who is quitting his residence :
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of the splendid collection of pictures, in the possession of R. R. Reinagle, Esq. R.A., who is quitting his residence
[1832]
Leigh and Sotheby, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very extensive and valuable collection of botanical prints, drawings, and books of drawings :
Leigh and Sotheby
A catalogue of the very extensive and valuable collection of botanical prints, drawings, and books of drawings
[1809]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer. Catalogue of all the ancient and modern household furniture, comprising every requisite domestic article for the use of the mansion, villa, or cottage :
Phillips, H., -1840
Catalogue of all the ancient and modern household furniture, comprising every requisite domestic article for the use of the mansion, villa, or cottage
[1816]
Twiti, William, d. 1328. The art of hunting :
Twiti, William, d. 1328
The art of hunting
1977
Franks, Augustus Wollaston, 1826-1897. A book of ornamental glazing quarries,
Franks, Augustus Wollaston, 1826–1897
A book of ornamental glazing quarries,
1849
The 104th psalm /
The 104th psalm
[ca. 1870]
Nonesuch Press. The Nonesuch century :
Nonesuch Press
The Nonesuch century
1936
Billings, Robert William, 1813-1874. Architectural illustrations and description of the cathedral church at Durham /
Billings, Robert William, 1813–1874
Architectural illustrations and description of the cathedral church at Durham
1843
Hamilton, G. Rostrevor (George Rostrevor), 1888-1967, compiler. The Latin portrait :
Hamilton, G. Rostrevor (George Rostrevor), 1888–1967
The Latin portrait
1929
Cass, Caroline. Grand illusions :
Cass, Caroline
Grand illusions
1988
Hawkes, John, 1767-1834. The Meynellian science, or, Fox hunting upon system.
Hawkes, John, 1767–1834
The Meynellian science, or, Fox hunting upon system
1926
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher. Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry
MDCCLXIII [1763]
Segar, William, Sir, -1633. Baronagium genealogicum;
Segar, William, Sir, -1633
Baronagium genealogicum;
[1764-84]
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) His Majesties commission concerning the reparation of the cathedrall church of Saint Paul in London.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660–1685 : Charles II)
His Majesties commission concerning the reparation of the cathedrall church of Saint Paul in London
1663
Graves, Algernon. A dictionary of artists who have exhibited works in the principal London exhibitions from 1760 to 1893 /
Graves, Algernon
A dictionary of artists who have exhibited works in the principal London exhibitions from 1760 to 1893
1895
John Pinches (Medallists) International Exhibition :
John Pinches (Medallists)
International Exhibition
[1862]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, publisher. In the press, and speedily will be published, The dictionary of the English language :
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
In the press, and speedily will be published, The dictionary of the English language
[1814]
John E Southall (Firm), creator. John E. Southall :
John E Southall (Firm)
John E. Southall
1888
Redington, J. (John), 1819-1876, creator, publisher. All kinds of bird seed sold here.
Redington, J. (John), 1819–1876
All kinds of bird seed sold here
[approximately 1850]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and highly valuable cabinet of Italian, Spanish, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very choice and highly valuable cabinet of Italian, Spanish, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1829]
Cunard. R. M. S. Berengaria :
Cunard. R. M. S. Berengaria
[approximately 1914?]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the whole of the very valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, of Mr. Josiah Robert Harrison, Deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the whole of the very valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, of Mr. Josiah Robert Harrison, Deceased
[1828]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the valuable and extensive library of the late Very Rev. Archdeacon Nares :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of the valuable and extensive library of the late Very Rev. Archdeacon Nares
[1829]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of antique gems of the Prince Poniatowski, deceased :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of antique gems of the Prince Poniatowski, deceased
[1839]
Clarke, T. H. (Thomas Hutchings) The domestic architecture of the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and James the First,
Clarke, T. H. (Thomas Hutchings)
The domestic architecture of the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and James the First,
1833
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710-1765. A new drawing book of ornaments,
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710–1765
A new drawing book of ornaments,
[ca. 1768]
Knapp, J. L. (John Leonard), 1767-1845, author. Country rambles in England, or, Journal of a naturalist /
Knapp, J. L. (John Leonard), 1767–1845
Country rambles in England, or, Journal of a naturalist
1853
Upton, Roger D. Newmarket & Arabia :
Upton, Roger D
Newmarket & Arabia
1873
Dion, Mark, 1961- Microcosmographia /
Dion, Mark, 1961–
Microcosmographia
[2005]
Badeslade, Thomas. A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular :
Badeslade, Thomas
A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular
1724
Cooke, William Bernard, 1778-1855, artist. Eight implemental heads in colours /
Cooke, William Bernard, 1778–1855
Eight implemental heads in colours
[1828-1829]
Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872, author. Mademoiselle de Maupin /
Gautier, Théophile, 1811–1872
Mademoiselle de Maupin
1938
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste
[1771]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer , publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, formerly in the possession of Sir Peter Denis, Bart. Deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, formerly in the possession of Sir Peter Denis, Bart. Deceased
[1800]
Peter Coxe, Burrell, and Foster (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. The catalogue of an uncommonly select and highly valuable collection of important pictures and marbles :
Peter Coxe, Burrell, and Foster (London, England)
The catalogue of an uncommonly select and highly valuable collection of important pictures and marbles
[1804]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very valuable collection of Italian pictures of John Robert Udney, Esq. :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very valuable collection of Italian pictures of John Robert Udney, Esq.
[1829]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the collection of pictures, particurlarly several interesing marine subjects, the Battles of the Nile, Trafalgar, Algiers, &c. : a sea view, with the Royal Sovereign Yacht, and others from Vandevelde, &c. by Mr. Cartwright, who long enjoyed the patronage of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Clarence as a marine painter : also his series of drawings, taken whilst residing at the Ionian Islands : the plates and copyright of Views in the Ionian Islands, Costumes, Shipping, &c. : with a selection of original drawings and engravingss, by Old Masters : mahogany easels, dresses of Grecian costume, frames, canvass, and unfinished sketches : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Phillips, at his Great Room, no. 73, New Bond Street, on Thursday, the 28th of May, 1829, at one o'clock, by order of the administrator : may now be viewed, and catalogues had at Mr. Phillips's, 73, New Bond Street.
Phillips, H., -1840
Catalogue of the collection of pictures, particurlarly several interesing marine subjects, the Battles of the Nile, Trafalgar, Algiers, &c. : a sea view, with the Royal Sovereign Yacht, and others from Vandevelde, &c. by Mr. Cartwright, who long enjoyed the patronage of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Clarence as a marine painter : also his series of drawings, taken whilst residing at the Ionian Islands : the plates and copyright of Views in the Ionian Islands, Costumes, Shipping, &c. : with a selection of original drawings and engravingss, by Old Masters : mahogany easels, dresses of Grecian costume, frames, canvass, and unfinished sketches : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Phillips, at his Great Room, no. 73, New Bond Street, on Thursday, the 28th of May, 1829, at one o'clock, by order of the administrator : may now be viewed, and catalogues had at Mr. Phillips's, 73, New Bond Street
[1829]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very capital collection of Italian pictures, made by Alexander Day, Esq., in Italy :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very capital collection of Italian pictures, made by Alexander Day, Esq., in Italy
[1833]
A. Garstin & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of A. Garstin & Co., London, for purchases made by Messrs Odell, 1st, September, 1917].
A. Garstin & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of A. Garstin & Co., London, for purchases made by Messrs Odell, 1st, September, 1917]
1917
Wimpey, Joseph, 1739-1808. Rural improvements:
Wimpey, Joseph, 1739–1808
Rural improvements
1775
Leek Wootton, Eng. (Parish) Leek Wotton register.
Leek Wootton, Eng. (Parish)
Leek Wotton register
1867]
British Institution. [Catalogue of the works of Sir Joshua Reynolds :
British Institution
[Catalogue of the works of Sir Joshua Reynolds
1843
Denham, J. F. (Joshua Frederick), d. 1861. Views exhibiting the exterior & interior & principal monuments of the very ancient and remarkable church of St. Dunstan in the West :
Denham, J. F. (Joshua Frederick), d. 1861
Views exhibiting the exterior & interior & principal monuments of the very ancient and remarkable church of St. Dunstan in the West
[1830?]
Wood, John, 1704-1754. Choir gaure, vulgarly called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain :
Wood, John, 1704–1754
Choir gaure, vulgarly called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain
1747
Middleton, Charles, 1756-approximately 1818, author, illusrator. Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas /
Middleton, Charles, 1756–approximately 1818
Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas
1795
Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist. Pencil drawings by William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Pencil drawings by William Blake
1927
Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist. Blake's pencil drawings :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Blake's pencil drawings
1956
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc. :
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc.
1876