Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
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]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
8
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
No. [blank] of Liber studiorum
[1807-1819]
10
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
11
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
12
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
13
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
14
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
15
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
16
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
17
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
18
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
19
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
20
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
21
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
22
Map of North America
not before 1634
23
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
24
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
25
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
26
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
27
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
28
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
29
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst
1819
30
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
31
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
32
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
33
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
34
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
35
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
36
Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)
The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860
[1861]
37
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
38
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after
[between 1726 and 1736]
39
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
40
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
41
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
42
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
43
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
44
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
45
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
46
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
47
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
48
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
49
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
50
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
51
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
52
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
53
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
54
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
55
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
56
Ireland, Samuel, died 1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
57
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
58
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
59
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
60
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
61
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
62
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
63
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
64
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
65
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
66
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
67
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
68
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
69
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
70
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
71
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
72
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
73
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
74
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
75
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
76
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
77
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
78
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
79
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
80
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
81
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
82
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
83
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
84
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
85
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
86
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
87
Valentine card
mid-19th century
88
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
89
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
90
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
91
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
92
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
93
Bill for building expenses
1760
94
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
95
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
96
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
97
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
98
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
99
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding