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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
Constable, John, 1776-1837. Letter to John Thomas Smith.
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
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]
 Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views.
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
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
Sowerby, James, 1757-1822. A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature /
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
 Vues de la ville de Londres :
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
 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
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936, author. The absent minded beggar.
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808, creator. Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
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]
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England) [Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor].
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
 Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
 Dean's steam-boat alphabet :
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
 First lessons in plain sewing for home or school.
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
 A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too :
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
 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
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm), creator. G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker :
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
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
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England), creator. Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd. :
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
Barber, J. T. A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire :
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert) A new pocket sketch book :
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
Sage, John (Painter), creator. J. Sage :
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617, medalist. The destruction of the Spanish Armada
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
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
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
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]
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826-1895, engraver. Grand architectural panorama of London :
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875. Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862 /
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
Bowles & Carver. Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
 Glasgow looking glass.
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
 Map of China and the adjacent countries :
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England) Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848.
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
Levinstein Limited (firm)  Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements /
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
Cullum (Firm) The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England :
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
 Corporal Violette!!
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
 The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways.
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
Paine, James, 1717?-1789. Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company, creator. Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered.
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
 In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875.
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
 Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
 To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Rickman, Thomas, 1776-1841. An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation :
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
Dempsey & Carroll, engraver. Prince Albert /
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
 Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square.
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796-1857. China : its state and prospects :
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
Moore, Joseph. Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire.
Moore, Joseph
Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire
1825-1826
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Rodler, Hieronymus. Perspectiua :
Rodler, Hieronymus
Perspectiua
1546
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
Bowers, George Frederick. Crimean War.
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811-1840, artist. Yelloly family watercolor albums.
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
Potter, John (Hatter), creator. Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties.
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
British Fire Office (London, England), creator. [Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
 Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple :
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
 Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
 Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
 The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
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
Wilkins, William, 1778-1839, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Magna Graecia /
Wilkins, William, 1778–1839
The antiquities of Magna Graecia
MDCCCVII [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]
Lydiat, Anne. Without.
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
 [Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
Siddall, Charles, 1804- Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby.
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby
March 31st 1840
 [Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people and 4 wheeled wagon].
[Photographic postcard of an unidentified group of people and 4 wheeled wagon]
[approximately 1880-1900?]
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?]
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
 The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c.
The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c
[1809-1829]
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
 Notebook of recipes and taxidermic instructions.
Notebook of recipes and taxidermic instructions
1830-1834
Muriel, Catharine. Catharine Muriel commonplace book :
Muriel, Catharine
Catharine Muriel commonplace book
1825-circa 1840
 [Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
[Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
1814
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
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie :
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Practical perspective, or, Perspective made easie
1670. (fol.)
 Stowe :
Stowe
1766
 Harlequin and Old Dame Trot.
Harlequin and Old Dame Trot
[between 1837-1840]
 Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
Punch's comic guide to the exhibition,
[1851]
Davison, Alexander. Descriptive catalogue of the series of pictures, :
Davison, Alexander
Descriptive catalogue of the series of pictures,
1807
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Father's garden /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, author, publisher. America :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
America
MDCLXXI [1671]
 We must be united!
We must be united!
mid-19th century
 Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry.
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry
[1845?]
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751-1835, ill. Sketches for college rooms /
Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751–1835
Sketches for college rooms
[ca. 1820?]