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The latest and most fascinating geometrical puzzle :
The latest and most fascinating geometrical puzzle
[late 19th c.?]
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905-1974. Down the river /
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905–1974
Down the river
1937
Stephens, Frederic George, 1828-1907. A memoir of George Cruikshank /
Stephens, Frederic George, 1828–1907
A memoir of George Cruikshank
1891
Farjeon, Eleanor, 1881-1965. Kings and Queens /
Farjeon, Eleanor, 1881–1965
Kings and Queens
1940
Ackroyd, Norman, 1938- Random journeys /
Ackroyd, Norman, 1938–
Random journeys
2009
Brown, Kenneth, b. 1868. The Medchester club,
Brown, Kenneth, b. 1868
The Medchester club,
[c1938]
Herndon, William Lewis, 1813-1857, author Exploration of the valley of the Amazon /
Herndon, William Lewis, 1813–1857
Exploration of the valley of the Amazon
1854
Friedberger, Franz, 1839-1902. Friedberger & Fröhner's veterinary pathology /
Friedberger, Franz, 1839–1902
Friedberger & Fröhner's veterinary pathology
1908
Lanier, Charles D. (Charles Day), 1868-1945. We go foxhunting abroad;
Lanier, Charles D. (Charles Day), 1868–1945
We go foxhunting abroad;
[c1924]
March, Russell. The jockeys of Vanity fair /
March, Russell
The jockeys of Vanity fair
c1985
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, ill. A few ideas, caught on Easter Monday.
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
A few ideas, caught on Easter Monday
1828
Heaton, Charles, Mrs., 1836-1883. Happy child life /
Heaton, Charles, Mrs., 1836–1883
Happy child life
1875
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum, per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum, per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[approximately 1716?]
Bruce, Sanders Dewees, 1825-1902, author. The horse-breeder's guide and hand book :
Bruce, Sanders Dewees, 1825–1902
The horse-breeder's guide and hand book
1883
Morrah, Dermot, 1896-1974, author. Princess Elizabeth :
Morrah, Dermot, 1896–1974
Princess Elizabeth
1947
The method of cutting up a stag.
The method of cutting up a stag
Jany. 1st, 1793
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Lady from yesterday /
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Lady from yesterday
1939
Douglas, Helen, 1952- book artist. In Mexico :
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
In Mexico
[2014]
F. Ad. Richter & Co. Das Kreisrätsel =
F. Ad. Richter & Co
Das Kreisrätsel =
[between 1891 and 1900]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Watercolor box.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Watercolor box
between 1799 and 1827
Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863. J.D. Harding's early drawing-book.
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
J.D. Harding's early drawing-book
1838
Hume, Gary, 1962- [Fuzzy snowman /
Hume, Gary, born 1962
[Fuzzy snowman
2000]
H.M.S. Victory.
H.M.S. Victory
[ca. 1950?]
Adams, Ena, author. Deer, hare & otter hunting /
Adams, Ena
Deer, hare & otter hunting
[1936]
Allison, William, 1851-1925, author. The British thoroughbred horse :
Allison, William, 1851–1925
The British thoroughbred horse
1901
Dent, C. H. (Cecil Hudleston) The horse has four legs :
Dent, C. H. (Cecil Hudleston)
The horse has four legs
[1947]
The Field book of the horse :
The Field book of the horse
1955
Newdegate, Charles Newdigate, 1816-1887, artist. Sketches from the Washington Races on October 1840
Newdegate, Charles Newdigate, 1816–1887
Sketches from the Washington Races on October 1840
[ca. 1841]
Smith, Thomas, 1790-1878. Extracts from the diary of a huntsman /
Smith, Thomas, 1790–1878
Extracts from the diary of a huntsman
1838
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Hobbinol, or The rural games :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Hobbinol, or The rural games
1757
Newhouse, Charles B., ca. 1805-1877. Scenes on the road.
Newhouse, Charles B., ca. 1805–1877
Scenes on the road
[1835]
Further report and memorials of the commissioners for executing the Act 46 Geo. III. c. 89 :
Further report and memorials of the commissioners for executing the Act 46 Geo. III. c. 89
[1810]
Mott, Michael. Helmet and wasps :
Mott, Michael
Helmet and wasps
1964
Cat cuts :
Cat cuts
1999
Allen Press. A Venetian story
Allen Press
A Venetian story
[1963]
Explanation of an allegorical, emblematical & characteristic design for the arms of Buonaparte :
Explanation of an allegorical, emblematical & characteristic design for the arms of Buonaparte
1807
The star of Bethlehem :
The star of Bethlehem
[189-?]
City of London Police. Funeral of F.M. the Duke of Wellington :
City of London Police
Funeral of F.M. the Duke of Wellington
1852
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Urbium totius Germaniae superioris illustriorum clariorumque tabulae antiquae & novae accuratissimè elaboratae.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Urbium totius Germaniae superioris illustriorum clariorumque tabulae antiquae & novae accuratissimè elaboratae
MDCLVII [1657]
Welch, Corinne, book artist. The art of the folded napkin.
Welch, Corinne
The art of the folded napkin
[2014]
Bligh's voyage in the Resource from Coupang to Batavia :
Bligh's voyage in the Resource from Coupang to Batavia
1937
In loving memory of James Herbert Kelly :
In loving memory of James Herbert Kelly
1899
A Happy New Year to You.
A Happy New Year to You
[approximately 1890]
Ircastrensis. A short excursion in France, 1814 :
Ircastrensis
A short excursion in France, 1814
1814
Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909, engraver. New crowns for old ones! :
Swain, Joseph, 1820–1909
New crowns for old ones!
April 15, 1876
Reed, Langford, 1889-1954, author. The complete limerick book :
Reed, Langford, 1889–1954
The complete limerick book
1924
In loving remembrance of Elizabeth Wickham, of Little Somerford :
In loving remembrance of Elizabeth Wickham, of Little Somerford
[1891]
In ever loving memory of Sussanah Hamon :
In ever loving memory of Sussanah Hamon
[1890]
Elliott, John Malsbury Kirby. Fifty years' fox-hunting with the Grafton and other packs of hounds /
Elliott, John Malsbury Kirby
Fifty years' fox-hunting with the Grafton and other packs of hounds
1900
Rudy, William H. Racing in America :
Rudy, William H
Racing in America
1980
Zoological Society of London, creator. Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Saturday, August 21st, 1897. Admit one.
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Saturday, August 21st, 1897. Admit one
1897
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the choice collection of pictures and of some antique and modern bronzes :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the choice collection of pictures and of some antique and modern bronzes
[1847]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very choice collection of pictures, of the highest class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very choice collection of pictures, of the highest class
[1851]
Royal Mail Group (Firm), creator, publisher. Jane Eyre :
Royal Mail Group (Firm)
Jane Eyre
2005
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England) Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall.
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England)
Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall
1845
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer. A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank, part the second, consisting of the works of Wenceslaus Hollar .... : etchings by Rembrandt and his scholars ... : specimens of the German School, among which will be found the works of Albert Durer, Lucas Van Leyden, and the Little Masters : a continuation of the series of foreign portraits, engravings after French painters, works of Wille, &c. : which, together will the portfolios which contained this collection, will be sold by auction by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, Bond Street, on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1834, and nine following days ...
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank, part the second, consisting of the works of Wenceslaus Hollar .... : etchings by Rembrandt and his scholars ... : specimens of the German School, among which will be found the works of Albert Durer, Lucas Van Leyden, and the Little Masters : a continuation of the series of foreign portraits, engravings after French painters, works of Wille, &c. : which, together will the portfolios which contained this collection, will be sold by auction by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, Bond Street, on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1834, and nine following days ..
[1834]
Miura, Kerstin Tini, artist. Sekai no kyoshō Tini Miura no tezukuri gōkabon :
Miura, Kerstin Tini
Sekai no kyoshō Tini Miura no tezukuri gōkabon
2016
Shepperson, Matthew, 1785-1874, artist. Sketchbook.
Shepperson, Matthew, 1785–1874
Sketchbook
1818
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table :
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
[between 1866 and 1880]
Exhibition of work by Michael Pennie and Malcolm Hughes.
Exhibition of work by Michael Pennie and Malcolm Hughes
[London] :
Watercolor box.
Watercolor box
early 19th century?
Miller, Fred, decorative artist. The training of a craftsman /
Miller, Fred, decorative artist
The training of a craftsman
1898
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797. Calligraphy exercise book.
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797
Calligraphy exercise book
1797
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788. Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde :
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741–1788
Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde
l'an VI de la République, 1798
Galway, Viscount. Sport with Viscount Galway's hounds, 1876-1907 /
Galway, Viscount
Sport with Viscount Galway's hounds, 1876-1907
1910
Mayhew, Edward, 1813?-1868. The illustrated horse management /
Mayhew, Edward, 1813?-1868
The illustrated horse management
1906
Stringhalt. Runs with the Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire fox-hounds and other sporting events /
Stringhalt
Runs with the Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire fox-hounds and other sporting events
1874
Scott, Bennett, 1875-1930. Hear the pipers calling, Jenny mine! /
Scott, Bennett, 1875–1930
Hear the pipers calling, Jenny mine!
[190-?]
The form and order of the service that is to be performed and the ceremonies that are to be observed in the coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Abbey Church of S. Peter, Westminster on Wednesday, the 12th day of May, 1937.
The form and order of the service that is to be performed and the ceremonies that are to be observed in the coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Abbey Church of S. Peter, Westminster on Wednesday, the 12th day of May, 1937
1937
Ermenonville.
Ermenonville
[approximately 1825?]
Designer Bookbinders newsletter.
Designer Bookbinders newsletter
1975-
Raftery, Andrew, 1962- author. The autobiography of a garden :
Raftery, Andrew, 1962–
The autobiography of a garden
2016
With Father Tuck at the circus :
With Father Tuck at the circus
[approximately 1900?]
A catalogue of one hundred original drawings by Claude Lorraine and Nicholas Poussin, collected by Sir Thomas Lawrence, late President of the Royal Academy.
A catalogue of one hundred original drawings by Claude Lorraine and Nicholas Poussin, collected by Sir Thomas Lawrence, late President of the Royal Academy
1835
Reed & Archbold, auctioneer. Catalogue of the extensive and splendid collection of bed and damask table linen :
Reed & Archbold
Catalogue of the extensive and splendid collection of bed and damask table linen
[1836]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures
[1853]
On the deteriorated condition of our saddle horses:
On the deteriorated condition of our saddle horses
1853
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq. :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq.
[1866]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey
[1871]
Paintings by chimpanzees.
Paintings by chimpanzees
[1957]
Calder, Robert, 1744 or 5-1818. The trial of Vice-Admiral Sir Rob. Calder :
Calder, Robert, 1744 or 5–1818
The trial of Vice-Admiral Sir Rob. Calder
1805
Harrow School, creator. Harrow School :
Harrow School
Harrow School
[1931]
Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729-1824 Nautical remarks and observations on the coasts and harbours of Nova Scotia :
Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729–1824
Nautical remarks and observations on the coasts and harbours of Nova Scotia
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
HRH Prince Henry of Wales.
HRH Prince Henry of Wales
[approximately 2015?]
Cranshaw, Ann, 1859 or 1860- A souvenir of a visit to Scotland, July 1899 /
Cranshaw, Ann, 1859 or 1860–
A souvenir of a visit to Scotland, July 1899
1899
Photograph album depicting a British family at home and relocating to Ceylon.
Photograph album depicting a British family at home and relocating to Ceylon
1910s?
Perry, Mark (Vocalist), editor. The Bible.
Perry, Mark (Vocalist)
The Bible
1978
Smith, Albert, 1816-1860, author. A hand-book of Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc :
Smith, Albert, 1816–1860
A hand-book of Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc
[1853?]
King, Thomas, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital collection of prints, the work of that incomparable artist Wenceslaus Hollar :
King, Thomas
A catalogue of a capital collection of prints, the work of that incomparable artist Wenceslaus Hollar
[1818]
In memory of nearly six hundred passengers, who perished by the sinking of the saloon steamer, "Princess Alice", in the Thames, off Woolwich, September 3rd, 1878,
In memory of nearly six hundred passengers, who perished by the sinking of the saloon steamer, "Princess Alice", in the Thames, off Woolwich, September 3rd, 1878,
1861
Gothic arches with armored soldiers.
Gothic arches with armored soldiers
ca. [1850?]
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842, auctioneer. Catalogue of a singularly curious and valuable selection from the library of a gentleman :
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771–1842
Catalogue of a singularly curious and valuable selection from the library of a gentleman
[1826]
Hessey, auctioneer. A catalogue of an exceedingly select collection of engravings, formed with the object of comprising first rate specimens of the most eminent masters in the art, from the earliest period to the present time :
Hessey
A catalogue of an exceedingly select collection of engravings, formed with the object of comprising first rate specimens of the most eminent masters in the art, from the earliest period to the present time
[1833]
Clark, Thomas A. [Of other things].
Clark, Thomas A
[Of other things]
[2017]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the valuable collection of old snuff-boxes, bonbonnieres, bijouterie, and articles of vertu, of John James, Esq., deceased, late of Cornwall Terrace, Regent's Park ; also, the choice collection of snuff-boxes of Sigismund Rucker, Esq. ; also, three very fine boxes, with enamels by Petitot, from the collection of George IV : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday, May 22, 1873, at one o'clock precisely.
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the valuable collection of old snuff-boxes, bonbonnieres, bijouterie, and articles of vertu, of John James, Esq., deceased, late of Cornwall Terrace, Regent's Park ; also, the choice collection of snuff-boxes of Sigismund Rucker, Esq. ; also, three very fine boxes, with enamels by Petitot, from the collection of George IV : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday, May 22, 1873, at one o'clock precisely
[1872]
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, auctioneer. Catalogue of a collection of choice decorative porcelain, removed from Wilton street, Grosvenor Place, the property of a Lady of Rank :
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge
Catalogue of a collection of choice decorative porcelain, removed from Wilton street, Grosvenor Place, the property of a Lady of Rank
1874
The Scholar's slate pencils :
The Scholar's slate pencils
ca. 1900
Horizon :
Horizon
1940-1950
The album of Nottingham views.
The album of Nottingham views
[circa 1880]
Bämler, Johann, approximately 1430-1503. Chronik von allen Kaisern und Königen und Päpsten.
Bämler, Johann, approximately 1430–1503
Chronik von allen Kaisern und Königen und Päpsten
[1476]