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
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]
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
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
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
11
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
12
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
13
Map of North America
not before 1634
14
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
15
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
16
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
17
Tregear's Black jokes
1834
18
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
19
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
20
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
21
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
22
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
23
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
24
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
25
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
26
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
27
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst
1819
28
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
29
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
30
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
31
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
32
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
33
Open house London
[2011]
34
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
35
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
36
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
37
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
38
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
39
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
40
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
41
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
42
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
43
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
44
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
45
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
46
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
47
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
48
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
49
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
50
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
51
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
52
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
53
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
54
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
55
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
56
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
57
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
58
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
59
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
60
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
61
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
62
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
63
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
64
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
65
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
66
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
67
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
68
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
69
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
70
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
71
Valentine card
mid-19th century
72
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
73
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
74
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
75
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
76
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
77
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
78
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
79
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
80
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
81
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
82
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
83
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
84
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
85
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
86
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
87
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
88
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
89
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
90
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
91
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
92
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
93
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
94
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
95
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
96
Six views of Buxton & neighbourhood
[185-?]
97
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond
1734
98
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
1791 [i.e. 1792]
99
Boulton, George
The route of the mail & post coaches, George Boulton & Co. proprietors