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The Hastings guide, or, A description of that ancient town and port, and its environs including an account of the churches, antiquities, ruins, fortifications, castles, gentlemen's seats, walk and rides, trade, fairs, markets, fisheries, &c. :
The Hastings guide, or, A description of that ancient town and port, and its environs including an account of the churches, antiquities, ruins, fortifications, castles, gentlemen's seats, walk and rides, trade, fairs, markets, fisheries, &c.
1797
Girton, Daniel. The complete pigeon-fancier, or, A new treatise on domestic pigeons ... /
Girton, Daniel
The complete pigeon-fancier, or, A new treatise on domestic pigeons ...
[1790?]
Great Britain. An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual.
Great Britain
An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual
[1711]
The second part of Fact against scandal;
The second part of Fact against scandal;
1713
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757-1810. ... Costumes des représentans du peuple,
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757–1810
... Costumes des représentans du peuple,
1795
Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799. The letters of Sir Thomas Fitzosborne,
Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799
The letters of Sir Thomas Fitzosborne,
1795
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. Œuvres complètes d'Antoine-Raphaël Mengs ...
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
Œuvres complètes d'Antoine-Raphaël Mengs ..
1786
Baretti, Giuseppe Marco Antonio, 1719-1789. The Italian library :
Baretti, Giuseppe Marco Antonio, 1719–1789
The Italian library
1757
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. An essay on man.
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An essay on man
1795
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Ædes Walpolianæ, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Ædes Walpolianæ, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk,
1752
La Guérinière, François Robichon de, 1688-1751. Ecole de cavalerie :
La Guérinière, François Robichon de, 1688–1751
Ecole de cavalerie
MDCCXXXIII [1733]
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the reserved part of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the reserved part of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence
1778
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. A general history of quadrupeds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
A general history of quadrupeds
1790
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750-1819. An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species.
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750–1819
An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species
M,DCC,LXXXVIII
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The builder's jewel, or, The youth's instructor, and workman's remembrancer /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The builder's jewel, or, The youth's instructor, and workman's remembrancer
1751
Marquand, Charles. Remarks on the different constructions of bridges, and improvements to secure their foundations on the different soils where they are intended to be built :
Marquand, Charles
Remarks on the different constructions of bridges, and improvements to secure their foundations on the different soils where they are intended to be built
1749
Cumming, Alexander, 1733-1814. The elements of clock and watch-work :
Cumming, Alexander, 1733–1814
The elements of clock and watch-work
1766
Delineatio montis a metropoli Jasso-Cassellana uni circiter milliari ...
Delineatio montis a metropoli Jasso-Cassellana uni circiter milliari ..
1706
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Cantabrigia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706? La geometrie pratique, divisée en quatre livres :
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706?
La geometrie pratique, divisée en quatre livres
1702
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684-1756, etcher. [Harvest landscape] /
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684–1756
[Harvest landscape]
[Germany],
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine, capital and valuable collection of pictures, the property of a Nobleman :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a genuine, capital and valuable collection of pictures, the property of a Nobleman
[1794]
Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks. New remarks of London
Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks
New remarks of London
1732
The artists assistant in drawing,
The artists assistant in drawing,
1786
Torbuck, John, -1707. A collection of Welsh tours, or, A display of the beauties of Wales selected principally from celebrated histories and popular tours :
Torbuck, John, -1707
A collection of Welsh tours, or, A display of the beauties of Wales selected principally from celebrated histories and popular tours
1798
Pembroke, Henry Herbert, Earl of, 1734-1794, author. A method of breaking horses, and teaching soldiers to ride :
Pembroke, Henry Herbert, Earl of, 1734–1794
A method of breaking horses, and teaching soldiers to ride
MDCCLXI [1761]
Moll, Herman, -1732, cartographer. A set of thirty six new and correct maps of Scotland divided into its shires, &c. :
Moll, Herman, -1732
A set of thirty six new and correct maps of Scotland divided into its shires, &c.
[1725]
Bramah, Joseph, 1749-1814. [Campaign box belonging to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn]
Bramah, Joseph, 1749–1814
[Campaign box belonging to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn]
[London?] :
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739-1821. Edgeworthstown archive,
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739–1821
Edgeworthstown archive,
1796-1815
Wyld, Samuel, author. The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy :
Wyld, Samuel
The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy
[approximately 1737]
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782. Pantograph.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705–1782
Pantograph
between 1756 and 1778
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Crito: or, A dialogue on beauty.
Spence, Joseph, 1699–1768
Crito: or, A dialogue on beauty
1752
Davies, John, 1625-1693. The antiquities of the abbey or cathedral church of Durham :
Davies, John, 1625–1693
The antiquities of the abbey or cathedral church of Durham
MDCCLXVII [1767]
Dart, John, -1730. The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery:
Dart, John, -1730
The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery
1726
Rocque, John, -1762. To the most high puissant & noble prince, Charles, Duke of Marlborough :
Rocque, John, -1762
To the most high puissant & noble prince, Charles, Duke of Marlborough
1738
Capra, Alessandro, 17th cent. La nvova architettura civile, e militare /
Capra, Alessandro, 17th cent
La nvova architettura civile, e militare
MDCCXVII [1717]
[Davy's etchings of churches and seats in Suffolk]
[Davy's etchings of churches and seats in Suffolk]
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. A treatise of painting /
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452–1519
A treatise of painting
1721
Gautier de Montdorge, Antoine, 1701-1768. L'art d'imprimer les tableaux.
Gautier de Montdorge, Antoine, 1701–1768
L'art d'imprimer les tableaux
1756
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Outlines of figures, landscape, & cattle,
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Outlines of figures, landscape, & cattle,
[1790-92]
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813. A survey of the city of Worcester,
Green, Valentine, 1739–1813
A survey of the city of Worcester,
1764
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. A catalogue of engravers, who have been born or resided in England /
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers, who have been born or resided in England
1765
To the honourable Archibald Douglas esqr. of Douglas ...
To the honourable Archibald Douglas esqr. of Douglas ..
17--]
Robertson, Hannah. The young ladies school of arts :
Robertson, Hannah
The young ladies school of arts
1777
Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe, 1707-1783, engraver. A collection of the most remarkable ruins of Lisbon :
Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe, 1707–1783
A collection of the most remarkable ruins of Lisbon
[not before 1757]
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751. America.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
America
[after 1727]
Soane, John, 1753-1837. Designs in architecture :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Designs in architecture
1778
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. Practical geometry, or, A new and easy method of treating that art ... /
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
Practical geometry, or, A new and easy method of treating that art ...
1727
T. B. A call to the connoisseurs,
T. B
A call to the connoisseurs,
1761
Beckford, William, 1760-1844. Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters.
Beckford, William, 1760–1844
Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters
1780
Specimens of Gothic Ornaments selected from the Parish Church of Lavenham in Suffolk on forty plates.
Specimens of Gothic Ornaments selected from the Parish Church of Lavenham in Suffolk on forty plates
Ross, Charles. The traveller's guide to Lochlomond, and its environs :
Ross, Charles
The traveller's guide to Lochlomond, and its environs
1792
Rocque, John, -1762. A survey of the house, gardens & park of Claremount :
Rocque, John, -1762
A survey of the house, gardens & park of Claremount
1750
Mitchell, John, 1711-1768, author. The present state of Great Britain and North America :
Mitchell, John, 1711–1768
The present state of Great Britain and North America
MDCCLXVII [1767]
Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771. Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six poems by Mr. T. Gray.
Gray, Thomas, 1716–1771
Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six poems by Mr. T. Gray
MDCCLIII [1753]
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767. Verstellung und Beschreibung derer Schul und Campagne Pferden nach ihren Lectionen,
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698–1767
Verstellung und Beschreibung derer Schul und Campagne Pferden nach ihren Lectionen,
1760
Chandler, Richard, 1738-1810. Travels in Greece, or, An account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti /
Chandler, Richard, 1738–1810
Travels in Greece, or, An account of a tour made at the expense of the Society of Dilettanti
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Nachtricht von den Frankischen Kraistrouppen :
Nachtricht von den Frankischen Kraistrouppen
1782
Anburey, Thomas, author. Travels through the interior parts of America :
Anburey, Thomas, author
Travels through the interior parts of America
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Atkyns, Robert, Sir, 1647-1711. The ancient and present state of Glocestershire.
Atkyns, Robert, Sir, 1647–1711
The ancient and present state of Glocestershire
1768
[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]
Smellie, William. William Smellie notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
William Smellie notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of prints :
Boydell, John, 1720–1804
A catalogue of a collection of prints
1767
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. A catalogue of engravers,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers,
1763
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]
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
Raguenet, François, 1660?-1722. Roma illustrata, or, A description of the most beautiful pieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, antique and modern, at and near Rome.
Raguenet, François, 1660?-1722
Roma illustrata, or, A description of the most beautiful pieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, antique and modern, at and near Rome
[172-?]
Guarini, Guarino, 1624-1683, author, draftsman. Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare :
Guarini, Guarino, 1624–1683
Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. Collection of drawings of arms.
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
Collection of drawings of arms
[ca. 1779?]
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
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
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
Letters concerning the present state of England.
Letters concerning the present state of England
1772
Wallis, N. The complete modern joiner, or, A collection of original designs in the present taste for chimney-pieces and door-cases :
Wallis, N
The complete modern joiner, or, A collection of original designs in the present taste for chimney-pieces and door-cases
[1772]
Martin, Phil., active 18th century. [Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady].
Martin, Phil., active 18th century
[Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady]
1757
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716-1795. Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale :
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716–1795
Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale
1752
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
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]
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. The works of Jonathan Richardson.
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
The works of Jonathan Richardson
1792
Encyclopædia britannica;
Encyclopædia britannica;
1778-1783
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]
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
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent :
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent
1756
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704-1767. The practice of painting and perspective made easy:
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704–1767
The practice of painting and perspective made easy
1756
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671-1713. A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc.
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671–1713
A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc
Printed in the year 1713
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704-1771. Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704–1771
Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
1768
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Jeffery's edition of The castle of Otranto,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Jeffery's edition of The castle of Otranto,
1796
Horace. Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera.
Horace
Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
MDCCXXXIII-MDCCXXXVII [1733-1737]
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]
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Cauty, William, fl. 1757-1780. Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia.
Cauty, William, fl. 1757–1780
Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia
1772
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second :
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Shanhagan, Roger. The exhibition, or a second anticipation :
Shanhagan, Roger
The exhibition, or a second anticipation
[1785]
Þormóður Torfason, 1636-1719. Gronlandia antiqva :
Þormóður Torfason, 1636–1719
Gronlandia antiqva
1715
[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]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
Massoul, Constant de. A treatise on the art of painting,
Massoul, Constant de
A treatise on the art of painting,
1797
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625-1705, author. The gentleman's dictionary :
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625–1705
The gentleman's dictionary
1705