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 Celebrated horses of America /
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
 [3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition].
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
 Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver.  Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The stones of Venice /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The stones of Venice
1851-1853
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832. An aeronautical view of London /
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
An aeronautical view of London
1831
King, Daniel, -1664?, author, engraver. The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated :
King, Daniel, -1664?
The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated
1656
 Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting :
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
 The gift receive the deed approved ...
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington
[1736?]
C. W. Portraits of brood mares belonging to the Royal Stud at Hampton Court /
C. W
Portraits of brood mares belonging to the Royal Stud at Hampton Court
1837
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. The virtuosi's museum :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
The virtuosi's museum
1778[-1781]
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, artist, lithographer.  [Six views of Hastings].
Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857
[Six views of Hastings]
Novr. 1, 1823
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York), creator. The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York.
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York
1851
Belnos, S. C., Mrs., artist. Twenty four plates illustrative of Hindoo and European manners in Bengal /
Belnos, S. C., Mrs.
Twenty four plates illustrative of Hindoo and European manners in Bengal
[1832]
 [Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top].
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker), creator. Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park.
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)
Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park
1851
M. &. H. Corps, creator. Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
 Uncle Tom's cabin :
Uncle Tom's cabin
1852
 What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
Capper, Benjamin Pitts, cartographer.  Cambridgeshire :
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Cambridgeshire
[1808]
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
Halfpenny, William, -1755. New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ... /
Halfpenny, William, -1755
New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ...
1750-1752
Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410? Illuminated illustrations of Froissart :
Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?
Illuminated illustrations of Froissart
1845
J. Grossmith & Son, creator. Phul-nana perfume :
J. Grossmith & Son
Phul-nana perfume
[ca. 1926?]
Bedford Lemere & Co., photographer. Intérieurs anglais.
Bedford Lemere & Co.
Intérieurs anglais
circa 1900
W. & T. Gregson (Firm), creator. W. & T. Gregson :
W. & T. Gregson (Firm)
W. & T. Gregson
[approximately 1820]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The dove and the bee :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The dove and the bee
1818?
Douglas, Helen, 1952- Field notes /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Field notes
2006
Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
White Hart Inn and Family Hotel (Winchester, England). Clarke S. Mallett :
White Hart Inn and Family Hotel (Winchester, England)
Clarke S. Mallett
[188-?]
 Apolla Quadrille Party
Apolla Quadrille Party
[approximately 1860?]
Luard, John, 1790-1875. Views in India, Saint Helena,
Luard, John, 1790–1875
Views in India, Saint Helena,
[1838]
Prosser, George Frederick. Select illustrations of Hampshire :
Prosser, George Frederick
Select illustrations of Hampshire
1833
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824. The bardic museum :
Jones, Edward, 1752–1824
The bardic museum
1802
Fittler, James, 1758-1835, etcher. Scotia depicta, or, the antiquities, castles, public buildings, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, cities, towns, and picturesque scenery, of Scotland :
Fittler, James, 1758–1835
Scotia depicta, or, the antiquities, castles, public buildings, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, cities, towns, and picturesque scenery, of Scotland
1804
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington
[1853]
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England) Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester.
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester
approximately 1825
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. Nicklin & Son :
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
Reece & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society].
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland) Golden Lion Hotel :
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland)
Golden Lion Hotel
[192-?]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England].
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]
[approximately 1930]
 The destruction of Jerusalem.
The destruction of Jerusalem
[ca. 1824?]
 Account of the print published March 24, 1807 by R. Cribb, 288, Holborn :
Account of the print published March 24, 1807 by R. Cribb, 288, Holborn
[1807]
 [Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
Bonchurch Family Hotel (Brannon, Wotton, Isle of Wight) [Trade card for Bonchurch Family Hotel).
Bonchurch Family Hotel (Brannon, Wotton, Isle of Wight)
[Trade card for Bonchurch Family Hotel)
[188-?]
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham :
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham
1750
Cowley, Charlotte. The ladies history of England :
Cowley, Charlotte
The ladies history of England
1780 [i.e. 1781]
Dilnot, John. Winter buds /
Dilnot, John
Winter buds
2008
E. & S.R. Richards. Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London.
E. & S.R. Richards
Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London
1891
Morton, Edward, artist. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday :
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
 Memento mori ring.
Memento mori ring
1689
Mills, W. C., artist. The bible wheel :
Mills, W. C.
The bible wheel
[1881?]
Barklie, John R., creator. [Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55].
Barklie, John R.
[Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55]
1855
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829-1925, photographer.  Photogenic drawings of various objects /
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829–1925
Photogenic drawings of various objects
1848-1859
 A gentleman's park dissected.
A gentleman's park dissected
18--]
Hofland, T. C. (Thomas Christopher), 1777-1843. Fourteen views of the mansion and garden seats of White-Knights,
Hofland, T. C. (Thomas Christopher), 1777–1843
Fourteen views of the mansion and garden seats of White-Knights,
[1819?]
Lily, George, active 1528-1559. Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente.
Lily, George, active 1528–1559
Britannia insula quae duo regna continet Angliam et Scotiam cum Hibernia adiacente
MDLVI [1556]
Middleton, John Izard, 1785-1849, author, illustrator. Grecian remains in Italy :
Middleton, John Izard, 1785–1849
Grecian remains in Italy
1812 [i.e. not before 1819]
 To be seen alive!
To be seen alive!
[1824?]
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955].
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
 A souvenir frae bonny Scotland.
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland
[1930?]
Kyan, John Howard, 1774-1850. On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed /
Kyan, John Howard, 1774–1850
On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed
1838
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
 Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ...
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..
1808
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The art of painting :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The art of painting
1778
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280-approximately 1350.  Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare :
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280–approximately 1350
Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare
1375
Coalbrookdale Company. [Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings :
Coalbrookdale Company
[Catalogue of specimens of iron and brass castings
[185-?]
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773-1854. Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood /
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773–1854
Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood
[1824]
 Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry.
Line of march of a Bengal regiment of infantry
[1845?]
 Views of Blaise Hamlet, Henbury Church, etc.
Views of Blaise Hamlet, Henbury Church, etc
[1840?]
 An artistic calendar :
An artistic calendar
[approximately 1950?]
 Kindergarten and transition class :
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
Papendiek, G. E. (George Ernest), 1788-1835. Four views in Germany.
Papendiek, G. E. (George Ernest), 1788–1835
Four views in Germany
1820
 Specimens of sea weed.
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
 The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly :
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
 Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield :
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
Rowe, Miss. Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
 Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823, illustrator. Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia.
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778–1823
Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia
1822
Leslie, John, 1527-1596, cartographer. Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio /
Leslie, John, 1527–1596
Scotiae Regni Antiqvissimi Accvrata Descriptio
MDLXXVIII [1578]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849. Le Mexique en 1823,
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Le Mexique en 1823,
1824
 [Panorama of popular printed images].
[Panorama of popular printed images]
[circa 1680]
Vindin, John, 1795-1852, creator. [Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823].
Vindin, John, 1795–1852
[Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823]
1823
 In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning :
In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning
1874
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Rome /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Rome
1750
Dugdale, William, 1605-1686. The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated :
Dugdale, William, 1605–1686
The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated
MDCCXXX [1730]
 Relics of old London.
Relics of old London
1875-1886]
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. A collection of landscapes /
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
A collection of landscapes
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Burford, Robert, 1791-1861. Description of a view of the city of Delhi, with an action between Her Majesty's troops and the revolted Sepoys :
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Description of a view of the city of Delhi, with an action between Her Majesty's troops and the revolted Sepoys
1858
 Palatial and parliamentary edifices of Westminster.
Palatial and parliamentary edifices of Westminster
[1835]
Silver & Co. (London, England), creator. Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert
1825
Baxter, George, 1804-1867. Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition.
Baxter, George, 1804–1867
Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition
[1854]
Fisher, George (Barber) George Fisher :
Fisher, George (Barber)
George Fisher
mid-19th century
Simpson's-in-the-Strand, creator. Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern :
Simpson's-in-the-Strand
Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern
1960
 Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing.
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing
1673
 William's return.
William's return
[18th century]
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847, creator. Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth.
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847
Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth
1847