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Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ...
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ..
1798
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ...
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ..
1713
Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee.
Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee
ca. 1760]
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom.
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom
1776
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Six new designs for convenient farm-houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Six new designs for convenient farm-houses
1751
Mudge, William, 1762-1820. An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ...
Mudge, William, 1762–1820
An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ..
1799-1811
Wrighte, William. Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement :
Wrighte, William
Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement
1767
Stuart, James, 1713-1788, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Athens /
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
The antiquities of Athens
MDCCLXII-MDCCXXX [1762-1830]
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[1799]
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist. Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
Dighton, Robert, 1752–1814
Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
published as the Act directs, 2 Sep. 1784
Poggi, A. C. de, creator. At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy :
Poggi, A. C. de
At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy
1795
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751-1820. Original designs in architecture :
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751–1820
Original designs in architecture
MDCCLXXX [1780]-1797
Cooper, John Gilbert, 1723-1769. Letters concerning taste ...
Cooper, John Gilbert, 1723–1769
Letters concerning taste ..
1755
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. On wet docks, quays, and warehouses,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
On wet docks, quays, and warehouses,
1793
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ...
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ..
1795
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The poetical works of Shakspeare.:
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The poetical works of Shakspeare
1797
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor
1799
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy :
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy
1769
Association of Architects (London, England) Resolutions of the Associated Architects :
Association of Architects (London, England)
Resolutions of the Associated Architects
[1793]
Gillray, James, 1756-1815. La rigenerazione dell'Olanda :
Gillray, James, 1756–1815
La rigenerazione dell'Olanda
1799
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625-1705, author. The gentleman's dictionary :
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625–1705
The gentleman's dictionary
1705
Russel, James, ca. 1720-1763. Letters from a young painter abroad to his friends in England :
Russel, James, ca. 1720–1763
Letters from a young painter abroad to his friends in England
1750
[Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The English baronetage :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The English baronetage
1741
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting :
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting
1788
The gentleman's complete jockey :
The gentleman's complete jockey
Printed in the year, 1782
Venegas, Miguel, 1680-1764, author. A natural and civil history of California :
Venegas, Miguel, 1680–1764
A natural and civil history of California
1759
Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786. Minutes of the proceedings at a court-martial assembled for the trial of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel :
Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725–1786
Minutes of the proceedings at a court-martial assembled for the trial of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel
MDCCLXIX [1779]
The art of drawing in perspective :
The art of drawing in perspective
1786
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c. :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c.
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant
MDCCLXXIV [1774]
Saunders, George, 1762-1839. A treatise on theatres /
Saunders, George, 1762–1839
A treatise on theatres
MDCCXC [1790 ]
The nobleman and gentleman's director and assistant, in the true choice of their wheel-carriages :
The nobleman and gentleman's director and assistant, in the true choice of their wheel-carriages
1763
[Drawing book of wild boars].
[Drawing book of wild boars]
[ca. 1770?]
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797. Calligraphy exercise book.
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797
Calligraphy exercise book
1797
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Hobbinol, or The rural games :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Hobbinol, or The rural games
1757
Erskine, Andrew, 1739-1793. Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq.
Erskine, Andrew, 1739–1793
Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq
1763
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. An account of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings, and pictures in Italy, France, &c. with remarks /
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
An account of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings, and pictures in Italy, France, &c. with remarks
1754
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625, author. The general history of the vast continent and islands of America :
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625
The general history of the vast continent and islands of America
MDCCXXV-MDCCXXVI [1725-1726]
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Keith, William, Sir, 1680-1749, author. The history of the British plantations in America :
Keith, William, Sir, 1680–1749
The history of the British plantations in America
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Gerard, Thomas, 1592-1634. A survey of Dorsetshire /
Gerard, Thomas, 1592–1634
A survey of Dorsetshire
1732
Pindar, Peter, 1738-1819. More lyric odes to the Royal academicians /
Pindar, Peter, 1738–1819
More lyric odes to the Royal academicians
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675-1742. The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman.
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675–1742
The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman
M.DCC.XXVIII.[1728]
Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall :
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall
1754
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Moralities: or, Essays, letters, fables;
Spence, Joseph, 1699–1768
Moralities: or, Essays, letters, fables;
1753
Malkin, Benjamin Heath, 1769-1842. Essays on subjects connected with civilization.
Malkin, Benjamin Heath, 1769–1842
Essays on subjects connected with civilization
1795
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788. Letters on the English nation:
Shebbeare, John, 1709–1788
Letters on the English nation
1755
The polite arts, or, A dissertation on poetry, painting, musick, architecture, and eloquence.
The polite arts, or, A dissertation on poetry, painting, musick, architecture, and eloquence
MDCCXLIX [1749]
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31-1821. Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31–1821
Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
M,DCC,XCII [1792]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed
1795
Brand, John, 1744-1806. The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne :
Brand, John, 1744–1806
The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne
1789
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. Collection of drawings of arms.
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
Collection of drawings of arms
[ca. 1779?]
24 caricatures /
24 caricatures
1771 [i.e. 1772]
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
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture
1750
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762-1834. Account book.
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762–1834
Account book
1784 January 1-December 31
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective /
Priestley, Joseph, 1733–1804
A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective
1780
Boyn, John. An account, Lady Logie at Linhouse to John Boyn, shoemaker in Tarbuckie.
Boyn, John
An account, Lady Logie at Linhouse to John Boyn, shoemaker in Tarbuckie
1774, February 16-1778, February 19
[Landscape views].
[Landscape views]
1794
[Album of cut paper work].
[Album of cut paper work]
[179-?]
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court :
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court
[1785]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1788
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk
Printed in the year MDCCLXVII [1767]
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700-ca. 1783. Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari :
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700–ca. 1783
Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari
1745
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq. The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq
The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation
1770
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A general system of horsemanship /
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship
1970
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield].
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield]
[ca. 1780]
Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818, author. An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire /
Blore, Thomas, 1764–1818
An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire
MDCCXCCIII [1793]
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it
1721
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706-1753. A new book of ornaments :
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706–1753
A new book of ornaments
[approximately 1752?]
Gardnor, John, 1729-1808. Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese /
Gardnor, John, 1729–1808
Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese
[1791]
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor
1773
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716-1795. Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale :
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716–1795
Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale
1752
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England
1770
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707-1762. Letters from Italy in the years 1754 and 1755 /
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707–1762
Letters from Italy in the years 1754 and 1755
1774
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles :
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles
[1725?]
Rymsdyk, Jan van, active 1750-1788. Museum Britannicum, or, A display in thirty two plates, in antiquities and natural curiosities, in that noble and magnificent cabinet, the British Museum :
Rymsdyk, Jan van, active 1750–1788
Museum Britannicum, or, A display in thirty two plates, in antiquities and natural curiosities, in that noble and magnificent cabinet, the British Museum
1791
Semple, George, 1700?-1782? Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland :
Semple, George, 1700?-1782?
Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland
1780
Catalogue of door ornaments.
Catalogue of door ornaments
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751. Art of surveying.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
Art of surveying
1757?
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748-1813. Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles :
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748–1813
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Moore, Edward, 1712-1757. Fables for the female sex.
Moore, Edward, 1712–1757
Fables for the female sex
1744
Lambert, Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, marquise de, 1647-1733. The worrs [i.e. works] of the Marchioness de Lambert ... Carefully translated from the French.
Lambert, Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, marquise de, 1647–1733
The worrs [i.e. works] of the Marchioness de Lambert ... Carefully translated from the French
1756
Essex, James, 1722-1784. A description and plan of the ancient timber bridge at Rochester,
Essex, James, 1722–1784
A description and plan of the ancient timber bridge at Rochester,
1783?]
Dutens, L. (Louis), 1730-1812. Journal of travels made through the principal cities of Europe ... /
Dutens, L. (Louis), 1730–1812
Journal of travels made through the principal cities of Europe ...
1782
Cooke, John, 1738-1823. A concise description of the Royal hospital,
Cooke, John, 1738–1823
A concise description of the Royal hospital,
1794
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779-1781. [Artificial slate roofs].
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779–1781
[Artificial slate roofs]
178-?]
Cleveley, John, 1747-1786, artist. Twelve views of ships in variety of weather
Cleveley, John, 1747–1786
Twelve views of ships in variety of weather
published as the act directs, 1 Jany. 1772
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727. The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping :
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660–1727
The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping
1714-1716
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines :
Skinner and Dyke
A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines
[1793]
Basan, François, 1723-1797. Vente considérable d'une belle collection de tableaux des plus grands maîtres, italiens, flamands, hollandois & françois, dont plusieurs ont été dans différents cabinets célebres, & de plusieurs figures en bronze & marbre ...
Basan, François, 1723–1797
Vente considérable d'une belle collection de tableaux des plus grands maîtres, italiens, flamands, hollandois & françois, dont plusieurs ont été dans différents cabinets célebres, & de plusieurs figures en bronze & marbre ..
1778
Robertson, William, 1721-1793. The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V.,
Robertson, William, 1721–1793
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V.,
1769
Hay, William, 1695-1755. Religio philosophi: or, The principles of morality and Christianity,
Hay, William, 1695–1755
Religio philosophi: or, The principles of morality and Christianity,
1753
Elsum, John, fl. 1700-1705. The art of painting after the Italian manner.
Elsum, John, fl. 1700–1705
The art of painting after the Italian manner
1704
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Miscellanies, or, Essays literary, political, and moral /
Swift, Jonathan, 1667–1745
Miscellanies, or, Essays literary, political, and moral
[1756?]