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Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. The designs of Inigo Jones :
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
The designs of Inigo Jones
MDCCXXVII [1727]
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
[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]
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Rowe, Jacob. All sorts of wheel-carriage, improved :
Rowe, Jacob
All sorts of wheel-carriage, improved
1734
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819, ill. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester /
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester
1797
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called England
1762
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. A tour through the island of Great Britain :
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
A tour through the island of Great Britain
1779
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great-Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great-Britain ...
1799
Luckombe, Philip, -1803. The beauties of England, or, A comprehensive view of the public structures, the seats of the nobility and gentry, the two universities, the cities, market towns, antiquities and curiosities, natural and artificial, for which this island is remarkable : including a circumstantial account of the curiosities of London and Westminster : divided into the respective counties and intended as a travelling pocket companion ...
Luckombe, Philip, -1803
The beauties of England, or, A comprehensive view of the public structures, the seats of the nobility and gentry, the two universities, the cities, market towns, antiquities and curiosities, natural and artificial, for which this island is remarkable : including a circumstantial account of the curiosities of London and Westminster : divided into the respective counties and intended as a travelling pocket companion ..
1757
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's polite recreation in drawing :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Bowles's polite recreation in drawing
[1779]
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640- A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities :
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640–
A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities
MDCCLVII [1757]
Boswell, James, 1740-1795. A letter to the people of Scotland, on the present state of the nation /
Boswell, James, 1740–1795
A letter to the people of Scotland, on the present state of the nation
1783
Wood, John, -1782. A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer :
Wood, John, -1782
A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer
MDCCXCII (1792)
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821. Hester Lynch Piozzi letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray,
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741–1821
Hester Lynch Piozzi letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray,
1795, April 16-1816, September 10
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers. At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798.
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers
At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798
[1798]
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 ..
1796
The London calendar, or, Court and city register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year ...
The London calendar, or, Court and city register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year ..
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, etcher, publisher. A book of ceilings :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
A book of ceilings
MDCCLXXXI [1776]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Ogilby's and Morgan's Pocket-book of the roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Ogilby's and Morgan's Pocket-book of the roads
1752
A succinct description of that elaborate pile of art, call'd the microcosm.
A succinct description of that elaborate pile of art, call'd the microcosm
1760
Prospects of all the cathedral & collegiate churches of England & Wales , neatly engraved =
Prospects of all the cathedral & collegiate churches of England & Wales , neatly engraved =
[ca. 1720?]
Manwaring, Robert. The chair-maker's guide :
Manwaring, Robert
The chair-maker's guide
1766
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779-1781. [Artificial slate roofs].
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779–1781
[Artificial slate roofs]
178-?]
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. The pocket peerage of England, Scotland, & Ireland :
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
The pocket peerage of England, Scotland, & Ireland
1793
Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. An answer to certain assertions :
Bligh, William, 1754–1817
An answer to certain assertions
1794
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. An account of the life of Mr Richard Savage, son of the Earl Rivers.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
An account of the life of Mr Richard Savage, son of the Earl Rivers
1744
Picturesque views of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry, in England and Wales /
Picturesque views of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry, in England and Wales
[1786-1788]
Henniker, John Henniker-Major, Baron, 1752-1821, author. A letter to George, Earl of Leicester, President of the Society of Antiquaries, &c. &c. &c. :
Henniker, John Henniker-Major, Baron, 1752–1821
A letter to George, Earl of Leicester, President of the Society of Antiquaries, &c. &c. &c.
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Morris, J. H. The carpenter's companion for Chinese railing and gates :
Morris, J. H
The carpenter's companion for Chinese railing and gates
1765
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
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Six new designs for convenient farm-houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Six new designs for convenient farm-houses
1751
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[1799]
Malpas, Edward, engraver. Malpas, engraver :
Malpas, Edward
Malpas, engraver
[approximately 1775]
Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks ... Book 11.
Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks ... Book 11
1771
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779-1781. [Cost of artificial slate in roofing compared with that of plain tiles and that of slate].
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779–1781
[Cost of artificial slate in roofing compared with that of plain tiles and that of slate]
1779?]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
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
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751-1820. Original designs in architecture :
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751–1820
Original designs in architecture
MDCCLXXX [1780]-1797
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
Sanders, Robert, 1727-1783. The complete English traveller, or, A new survey and description of England and Wales :
Sanders, Robert, 1727–1783
The complete English traveller, or, A new survey and description of England and Wales
1771
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres /
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599–1641
Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694-1753. Plans, sections, and elevations of Chiswick House and the Assembly Rooms, York.
Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694–1753
Plans, sections, and elevations of Chiswick House and the Assembly Rooms, York
[approximately 1735?]
Buckler, John, 1770-1851, artist, engraver. [Views of English cathedrals and churches]
Buckler, John, 1770–1851
[Views of English cathedrals and churches]
[1798-1814]
Great Britain. An Act more effectually to prevent the stealing of deer, and to repeal several former statutes made for the like purpose.
Great Britain
An Act more effectually to prevent the stealing of deer, and to repeal several former statutes made for the like purpose
1776
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
The chimney-piece-maker's daily assistant, or, A treasury of new designs for chimney-pieces.
The chimney-piece-maker's daily assistant, or, A treasury of new designs for chimney-pieces
1766-1769
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. The peerage of England :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
The peerage of England
1741
The copper plate magazine, or, Monthly treasure for the admirers of the imitative arts.
The copper plate magazine, or, Monthly treasure for the admirers of the imitative arts
1774-1778
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765. Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres :
Bertram, Charles, 1723–1765
Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres
1757
A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757 :
A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757
[1758?]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726, cartographer. Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam /
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam
[approximately 1705]
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750-1831, engraver. Select views in Great Britain /
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750–1831
Select views in Great Britain
[1784-1792]
Garret, Daniel, -1753. Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham /
Garret, Daniel, -1753
Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham
MDCCLIX [1759]
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
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
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]
Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, to the present times :
Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, to the present times
1778-1793
The elegant repository and new-print magazine :
The elegant repository and new-print magazine
[1791-1792]
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
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
[Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
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
Robertson, David, active 1794. A tour through the Isle of Man :
Robertson, David, active 1794
A tour through the Isle of Man
1794
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767. A correct view of the telegraph :
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767
A correct view of the telegraph
[1796]
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5-1820. Rural architecture, or, Designs from the simple cottage to the decorated villa /
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5–1820
Rural architecture, or, Designs from the simple cottage to the decorated villa
1790
Mason, William, 1725-1797. An heroic postscript to the public,
Mason, William, 1725–1797
An heroic postscript to the public,
1774
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. The peerage of England :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
The peerage of England
1735
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Comforts of Bath.
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Comforts of Bath
[1798]
Bluck, John (Printmaker) [Rural views].
John Bluck, active 1791–1819
[Rural views]
1799
[All the bubbles]
[All the bubbles]
[1720]
[Album of cut paper work].
[Album of cut paper work]
[179-?]
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]
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
24 caricatures /
24 caricatures
1771 [i.e. 1772]
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq., author. The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq.
The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation
[1760?]
A list of the peers existing at the time of King James I :
A list of the peers existing at the time of King James I
Printed in the year MDCCLXII [1772]
Grosley, Pierre Jean, 1718-1785. A tour to London, or, New observations on England and its inhabitants /
Grosley, Pierre Jean, 1718–1785
A tour to London, or, New observations on England and its inhabitants
1772
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703. Magnae Britanniae Notitia :
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616–1703
Magnae Britanniae Notitia
MDCCXXIII (1723)
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain :
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain
[1780?]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The patriot :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The patriot
1774
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett.
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett
1758 April 27
Upcott, William, 1779-1845. Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
Upcott, William, 1779–1845
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
1708-1875,
Smellie, William. William Smellie notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
William Smellie notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Peacock, James, 1738?-1814. Oikidia, or, Nutshells :
Peacock, James, 1738?-1814
Oikidia, or, Nutshells
1785
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833, ill. Remarks on rural scenery :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Remarks on rural scenery
1797
King, William, 1685-1763. Oratio in Theatro Sheldoniano habita idibus Aprilibus, MDCCXLIX. die dedicationis Bibliothecae Radclivianae ...
King, William, 1685–1763
Oratio in Theatro Sheldoniano habita idibus Aprilibus, MDCCXLIX. die dedicationis Bibliothecae Radclivianae ..
[1749]
Brunetti, Gaetano, -1758. Sixty different sorts of ornaments /
Brunetti, Gaetano, -1758
Sixty different sorts of ornaments
June ye. 25. 1736
Charnock, John, 1756-1807. Prospectus and specimen of an history of marine architecture :
Charnock, John, 1756–1807
Prospectus and specimen of an history of marine architecture
1796
Hamilton, Anthony, Count, approximately 1646-1720, author. Memoirs of Count Grammont /
Hamilton, Anthony, Count, approximately 1646–1720
Memoirs of Count Grammont
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767. The chronological historian: containing a regular account of all material transactions and occurrences, ecclesiastical, civil, and military, relating to the English affairs, from the invasion of the Romans, to the present time. ... :
Salmon, Thomas, 1679–1767
The chronological historian: containing a regular account of all material transactions and occurrences, ecclesiastical, civil, and military, relating to the English affairs, from the invasion of the Romans, to the present time. ...
MDCCXXIII [1723]
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 ...
1792
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794. The gentleman's guide.
Sayer, Robert, 1725–1794
The gentleman's guide
[17--]
Ripley, Thomas, -1758. The plans, elevations, and sections, chimney-pieces, and cielings [sic] of Houghton in Norfolk : built by Sr. Robert Walpole ... Earl of Orford &c. /
Ripley, Thomas, -1758
The plans, elevations, and sections, chimney-pieces, and cielings [sic] of Houghton in Norfolk : built by Sr. Robert Walpole ... Earl of Orford &c.
1760
Topham, Edward, 1751-1820. The life of the late John Elwes, Esquire; member in three successive parliaments for Berkshire. :
Topham, Edward, 1751–1820
The life of the late John Elwes, Esquire; member in three successive parliaments for Berkshire.
1790
Great Britain. An Act for the further punishment of such persons as shall unlawfully kill or destroy deer in parks, paddocks, or other inclosed grounds.
Great Britain
An Act for the further punishment of such persons as shall unlawfully kill or destroy deer in parks, paddocks, or other inclosed grounds
[1719]
Gentleman of great parts, author. Nakedness consider'd, or, Reasons for not wearing of clothes /
Gentleman of great parts
Nakedness consider'd, or, Reasons for not wearing of clothes
1729
The general stud-book.
The general stud-book
1791-