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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, author. Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number /
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Hogarth moralized :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Views in Rome and its environs.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Alphabet.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Map of China and the adjacent countries :
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
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
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays), artist. The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860 /
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ...
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
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
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria :
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
Dean's steam-boat alphabet :
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
Barber, J. T. A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire :
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London.
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
Shoubridge, James. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent.
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
Lankester, Phebe, 1825-1900. Wild flowers worth notice :
Lankester, Phebe, 1825–1900
Wild flowers worth notice
1861
Harrow School, creator. Harrow School :
Harrow School
Harrow School
1931
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Rome /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Rome
1750
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, illustrator, engraver, publisher. Oriental scenery.
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
Oriental scenery
1795-1807 [that is, 1808]
Johnson, John, artist. Costumes of the French Pyrenees :
Johnson, John
Costumes of the French Pyrenees
1832
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the city of Bristol /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the city of Bristol
1743
Webb, Francis, 1735-1815. Panharmonicon :
Webb, Francis, 1735–1815
Panharmonicon
[1815]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. Gerardi de Lairesse, Leodiensis pictoris, Opus elegantissimum.
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
Gerardi de Lairesse, Leodiensis pictoris, Opus elegantissimum
[ca. 1690?]
Leslie, John, 1527-1596, cartographer. Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio /
Leslie, John, 1527–1596
Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio
MDLXXVIII [1578]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849. Le Mexique en 1823,
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Le Mexique en 1823,
1824
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885, artist. Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides
1851
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664, publisher. Americae pars meridionalis.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Americae pars meridionalis
[between 1641 and 1680]
Dugdale, William, 1605-1686. The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated :
Dugdale, William, 1605–1686
The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated
MDCCXXX [1730]
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781-1845, artist, lithographer. Behar amateur lithographic scrap book.
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781–1845
Behar amateur lithographic scrap book
[1830?]
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747-1795, artist. [Twelve views of the island of Bombay and its vicinity].
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747–1795
[Twelve views of the island of Bombay and its vicinity]
[May 1, 1800]
Amateurs repository of Indian sketches.
Amateurs repository of Indian sketches
1828
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The great glass house opend;
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The great glass house opend;
1851
The artist's vade mecum :
The artist's vade mecum
1786
Album of pressed wild flowers.
Album of pressed wild flowers
1882-1899
Blunt, John, surgeon. Practical farriery, or, The complete directory :
Blunt, John, surgeon
Practical farriery, or, The complete directory
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Baxter, George, 1804-1867. Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition.
Baxter, George, 1804–1867
Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition
[1854]
Richter, Henry James, 1772-1857. Illustrations of the works of Henry Richter. 1st ser. ...
Richter, Henry, 1772–1857
Illustrations of the works of Henry Richter. 1st ser. ..
1822
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400, author. The Canterbury tales.
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The Canterbury tales
1483]
Barrow, John, Sir, 1764-1848. A voyage to Cochinchina, in the years 1792 and 1793 :
Barrow, John, Sir, 1764–1848
A voyage to Cochinchina, in the years 1792 and 1793
Cowper, William, 1666-1709. Myotomia reformata :
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
Myotomia reformata
1724
Stevens, Francis, 1781-1823. Domestic architecture :
Stevens, Francis, 1781–1823
Domestic architecture
[between 1844 and 1850]
Roberts, lithographer. Spurgeon's :
Roberts
Spurgeon's
[approximately 1870]
The microcosm of London :
The microcosm of London
[1808-10]
Lathbury, John. Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete.
Lathbury, John
Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete
[31 July 1482]
Tatham, Charles Heathcote, 1771-1842. Gallery at Brocklesby, in Lincolnshire.
Tatham, Charles Heathcote, 1771–1842
Gallery at Brocklesby, in Lincolnshire
1811
Stencilled friezes.
Stencilled friezes
[ca. 1900?]
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches :
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches
MDCCXLIII [1743]
[Coffin furniture:
[Coffin furniture
[ca. 1783]
Vignola, 1507-1573. Vignola, or the compleat architect :
Vignola, 1507–1573
Vignola, or the compleat architect
1655
Account of the print published March 24, 1807 by R. Cribb, 288, Holborn :
Account of the print published March 24, 1807 by R. Cribb, 288, Holborn
[1807]
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, ill. Oriental memoirs :
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Oriental memoirs
1813 [i.e. 1839]
Winsor & Newton. Pocket watercolor box.
Winsor & Newton
Pocket watercolor box
[not before 1832]
Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
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]
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
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
Dales, T. T. Panoramacopia.
Dales, T. T
Panoramacopia
1824
Rose, Thomas, topographer. Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, & Northumberland /
Rose, Thomas, topographer
Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, & Northumberland
1832-1835
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
Nash, Joseph, 1809-1878. The mansions of England in the olden time.
Nash, Joseph, 1809–1878
The mansions of England in the olden time
1839-1849
Neade, William, author. Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto.
Neade, William
Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto
[approximately 1630]
Wilkins, William, 1778-1839, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Magna Graecia /
Wilkins, William, 1778–1839
The antiquities of Magna Graecia
MDCCCVII [1807]
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848. Essay on transparent prints.
Orme, Edward, 1775–1848
Essay on transparent prints
1807
Williams, William, active 1724-1733, engraver, publisher. Oxonia depicta sive Collegiorum et aularum in inclyta Academia Oxoniensi ichnographica, orthographica & scenographica delineatio :
Williams, William, active 1724–1733
Oxonia depicta sive Collegiorum et aularum in inclyta Academia Oxoniensi ichnographica, orthographica & scenographica delineatio
[1733]
Scanlan, Wm. J. (William James), 1856-1898. Terry, my blue-eyed Irish boy /
Scanlan, Wm. J. (William James), 1856–1898
Terry, my blue-eyed Irish boy
[189-?]
Barth, Heinrich, 1821-1865. Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa :
Barth, Heinrich, 1821–1865
Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa
1857-1858
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
[1851]
Smith, Christopher Webb, 1793-1871, ill. The feathered game of Hindostan :
Smith, Christopher Webb, 1793–1871
The feathered game of Hindostan
[1828]
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker), ill. Lithographic views /
Binns, T. B. (Theodore Barker)
Lithographic views
1836
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751-1835, ill. Sketches for college rooms /
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751–1835
Sketches for college rooms
[ca. 1820?]
Stowe :
Stowe
1766
Harlequin and Old Dame Trot.
Harlequin and Old Dame Trot
[between 1837-1840]
Davison, Alexander. Descriptive catalogue of the series of pictures, :
Davison, Alexander
Descriptive catalogue of the series of pictures,
1807
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The union of architecture, sculpture, and painting;
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The union of architecture, sculpture, and painting;
1827
Tayler, William. Sketches illustrating the manners and customs of the Indians and Anglo-Indians.
Tayler, William
Sketches illustrating the manners and customs of the Indians and Anglo-Indians
1842
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?]
Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
circa 1660
Jesuits. Allerhand so lehr- als geist-reiche Brief, Schrifften und Reis-Beschreibungen :
Jesuits
Allerhand so lehr- als geist-reiche Brief, Schrifften und Reis-Beschreibungen
1726-1758
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author. Description of the panorama of the superb city of Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Description of the panorama of the superb city of Mexico
1833
Pillement, Jean, 1728-1808. A new book of Chinese designs /
Pillement, Jean, 1728–1808
A new book of Chinese designs
1755
Angelo, Henry, 1780-1852. Angelo's infantry sword exercise :
Angelo, Henry, 1780–1852
Angelo's infantry sword exercise
Octr. 1, 1816
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ...
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ..
[1843?]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, author, publisher. America :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
America
MDCLXXI [1671]
Nicholson, William, 1872-1949, artist. An alphabet /
Nicholson, William Sir, 1872–1949
An alphabet
1898
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House
1808
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843. Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, & c. of Great Britain,
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, & c. of Great Britain,
1806
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Full cry.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Full cry
[1879]
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work
[1798?]
Howle, J. (Tailor), creator. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700?, illustrator, engraver. Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani
ano. Dni. MDCLXXV [1675]