Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773
1773
2
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
3
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
4
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
1777-1781
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl
ca. [1798?]
6
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
7
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Prints published by W. Hogarth
1762
8
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
9
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772
M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]
10
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy
1778
11
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
12
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
13
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780
M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]
14
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774
MDCCLXXV [1775]
15
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784
M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
16
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
17
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771
MDCCLXXII [1772]
18
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788
M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
19
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778
M DCC LXXIX [1779]
20
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776
M DCC LXXVII [1777]
21
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786
M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
22
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1797
23
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770
MDCCLXXI [1771]
24
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790
M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
25
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782
M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
26
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Joshua Reynolds archive,
1749-1816
27
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1798
28
Blake, William, 1757–1827
William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray
1972
29
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of the capital and well-chosen collection of cabinet picture, of James Kirke, Esq., deceased
[1788]
30
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the curious museum of a Gentleman, deceased : consisting of a collection of cabinet pictures, drawings, fine prints, framed and glazed, bronzes, marbles, carvings in ivory, roman earthen ware, curious and valuable shells, minerals, fossils, and petrifactions, fine dresden, oriental, and old Chelsea ornamental procelane, some pieces of engraved crystal, a few volumes of very rare scarce books, two library book cases, a paair of elegnat inlaid commodes, curious old Japan cabinets, a capital piece of grotto work, and other valuable miscellaneous articles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at this Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Wednesday, May 11th."
[1791]
31
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds
[1795]
32
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased)
[1764]
33
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased
[1768]
34
Hutchins, Wells, and Fisher
A catalogue of a capital and magnificent collection of stained glass in vitrified colours
[1797]
35
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the extensive and valuable stock of copper plates, with the impressions, (some of which are unpublished) the property of Mr. William Dickinson, late of Bond Street, engraver and print seller
[1793] ,
36
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House
[1797]
37
Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729–1824
Nautical remarks and observations on the coasts and harbours of Nova Scotia
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
38
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a genuine, capital and valuable collection of pictures, the property of a Nobleman
[1794]
39
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester
1797? December 4
40
The English pilot
MDCCXLI [1741]
41
Warwickshire (England)
The poll of the freeholders of Warwickshire
M.DCC.LXXV [1775]
42
Skinner and Dyke
A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines
[1793]
43
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
44
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small collection, of principally the works of Morland
[1799]
45
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England
[1778]
46
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased
[London] :
47
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions
[1799]
48
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small but capital collection of pictures
[1794]
49
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of all that noble & superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, drawings, miniatures, and prints
[1795]
50
King, Thomas
A catalogue of a collection of upwards of four hundred original drawings, by Stothard, Burney, Smirke, Corbould, Van Assen, &c.
[1797]
51
A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
[1790]
52
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
53
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
54
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed
1795
55
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
56
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
57
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
58
Taylor, Henry, 1825–1888
Collection of designs for Worcester porcelain,
ca. 1770-ca. 1880
59
The English pilot
MDCCLIII [1753]
60
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, enamellings, miniatures, and oriental stones, of Mr. Christian Frederick Zincke, of Covent Garden, enamel painter
[1748]
61
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of a genuine and capital collection of Roman earthen ware in dishes, plates, ewers, &c.
[1757]
62
J. & S. Kelly (London, England)
J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token
1794
63
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the reserved part of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence
1778
64
Bedfordshire (England)
A copy of the poll for knights of the shire for the county of Bedford
[1784]
65
[Invitation to dine with Tallow Chandlers]
[approximately 1790?]
66
Prestage, John, -1767
A catalogue of the genuine and well-known collection of large and other pictures, brought from Buckingham-House
[1763]
67
Christie, Sharp, and Harper
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1797]
68
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of a collection of capital and beautiful cabinet pictures, lately imported from Holland
[1791]
69
The English pilot
MDCCXLIII [1743]
70
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England)
A catalogue of the most extensive and magnificent collection of stained glass
1795
71
Fowler, John, (active 1794)
John Fowler halfpenny token
1794
72
A catalogue of several libraries lately purchased, containing a large collection of valuable and useful books in most branches of learning
printed in the year 1777
73
John Howard halfpenny token
[1794?]
74
Christie and Ansell (London, England)
A catalogue of a most capital, valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1784]
75
Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711–1778
A catalogue of the genuine and elegant library of the late Sir Clement Cottrell Dormer, collected by Lieutenant General James Dormer,
[1764]
76
Pyne, Benjamin, -1732
[Notice. Lost gold girdle and other items]
June 16, 1731
77
King, Thomas
Pictures, prints, drawings & household furniture : a catalogue of the valuable drawings and prints
1799
78
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small but well-chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
1791
79
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of select and beautiful cabinet pictures, the undoubted works of the most celebrated esteemed Dutch and Flemish Masters
[1795]
80
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures
[1798]
81
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all those select, beautiful, and uncommonly high-finished pictures, copied from the celebrated originals which composed the Electoral Gallery of Dusseldorf, which by the gracious permission of His Serene Highness the Elector Palatine, were copied for the purpose of being engraved, in consequence of an exclusive privilege granted for that purpose to Messrs. V. and R. Green
[1795]
82
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the curious and inestimable collection of original drawings which have been distinguished Bell's various edtions of the British classics
[1793]
83
Bruce, James, 1730–1794
James Bruce archive,
ca. 1750-ca.1850
84
Jukes, Francis, 1745–1812
[Views in the South Seas]
1787-1788
85
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, copied by a chemical and mechanical process by the Polygraphic Society, from original pictures of the following esteemed masters, viz.
[1795]
86
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1799]
87
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of a collection of modern pictures & drawings, chiefly consisting of the works and property of Mr. Serres, Junior, marine painter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence going to Italy
[1790]
88
Ancient stained glass
89
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of Indian idols, Indian paintings, drawings, &c.
[1792]
90
Richardson, William, active 1778–1815
Prints and drawings, framed and glazed, pictures, cameos and intaglios, etruscan vases, capital basso relievos an marble, &c.
[1799]
91
Bill of expenses incurred by John Lawford for the funeral of William Bodimeade
1794
92
Bond of Indemnity ...
1776
93
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of part of the reserved collection of pictures late the property of Dominick Serres, Esq. R.A. deceased
[1795]
94
Ryland, Edwd. (Edward), active approximately 1762–1775
Edward Ryland
[ca. 1760]
95
A catalogue of the pictures, drawings, painted glass, &c. &c. which will be exhibited and sold by private contract, at the European Museum, King Street, St. James's Square
[1791]
96
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of a valuable collection of undoubted original drawings and pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern Masters
[1789]
97
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a series of valuable curiosities of the late eminent John Hunter, Esq. deceased
[1793]
98
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of drawings and prints, a few pictures, books, &c. late the property of the ingenious Mr. John Webber, R.A
[1793]
99
Boydell, John, 1720–1804
A catalogue of a collection of prints
1767
100
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a superb and capital collection of pictures