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Vertue, George, 1684-1756. A description of nine historical prints :
Vertue, George, 1684–1756
A description of nine historical prints
1740]
Sandby, Thomas, 1723-1798. Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers.
Sandby, Thomas, 1723–1798
Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers
1769 September
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733. Bibliotheca exquisitissima, sive Librorum selectissimorum collectio in omni facultate, arte, scientia & lingua, nitidissime compactorum ... :
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659–1733
Bibliotheca exquisitissima, sive Librorum selectissimorum collectio in omni facultate, arte, scientia & lingua, nitidissime compactorum ...
[1729]
Remedies for ailments in horses.
Remedies for ailments in horses
late 18th century
Dufresne, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des trois ecoles :
Dufresne
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des trois ecoles
MDCCLXXVII [1778]
Lavallée, Joseph, 1747-1816. Reis door de departementen van Frankryk;
Lavallée, Joseph, 1747–1816
Reis door de departementen van Frankryk;
1795-96
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. A collection of tracts on wet-docks for the port of London,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
A collection of tracts on wet-docks for the port of London,
1797
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508-1568. Dialogo della pittura
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508–1568
Dialogo della pittura
1735
Le Blon, J. C., 1667-1741, author. Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting :
Le Blon, J. C., 1667–1741
Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting
[1725]
Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758. The gentle shepherd :
Ramsay, Allan, 1686–1758
The gentle shepherd
M.DCC.LXXXVIII [1788]
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities, and boroughs in England and Wales ... :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities, and boroughs in England and Wales ...
1715-1750
Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751, author. Some remarkable passages in the life of the Honourable Col. James Gardiner :
Doddridge, Philip, 1702–1751
Some remarkable passages in the life of the Honourable Col. James Gardiner
MDCCXLVII [1747]
Homer. The Odyssey of Homer.
Homer
The Odyssey of Homer
1725-1726
Mace, Sandford. The Citadel of Plymouth.
Mace, Sandford
The Citadel of Plymouth
1737
Martel, P. (Peter), 1701-1761. A plan of Geneva, with the adjacent parts = Plan de Geneve, avec ses environs /
Martel, P. (Peter), 1701–1761
A plan of Geneva, with the adjacent parts = Plan de Geneve, avec ses environs
1743
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, author, engraver. Hieroglyphica, of, Merkbeelden der oude volkeren :
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645–1708
Hieroglyphica, of, Merkbeelden der oude volkeren
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780. Letters of the late Ignatius Sancho, an African ... :
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729–1780
Letters of the late Ignatius Sancho, an African ...
1782
Hotman, François, 1524-1590. Franco-Gallia, or, An account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties /
Hotman, François, 1524–1590
Franco-Gallia, or, An account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties
1711
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808. An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764 :
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737–1808
An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764
1767
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms :
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms
1799]
Leth, Andries de. De zegepraalende Vecht,
Leth, Andries de
De zegepraalende Vecht,
1719
Carr family. Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
Carr family
Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
1699-1981
Kent, Nathaniel, 1737-1810. Hints to gentlemen of landed property.
Kent, Nathaniel, 1737–1810
Hints to gentlemen of landed property
1793
Webb, Daniel, 1718 or 19-1798. Remarks on the beauties of poetry /
Webb, Daniel, 1718 or 19–1798
Remarks on the beauties of poetry
1762
Tunnicliff, William. A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit.
Tunnicliff, William
A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit
1791
Pointer, John, 1668-1754. An account of a Roman pavement, :
Pointer, John, 1668–1754
An account of a Roman pavement,
1713
Le livre rouge, or, Red book :
Le livre rouge, or, Red book
MDCCXC. [1790]
A concise introduction to the knowledge of the most eminent painters :
A concise introduction to the knowledge of the most eminent painters
1778
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. The additions to the quarto edition of the tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX :
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The additions to the quarto edition of the tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX
1774
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813. An account of the discovery of the body of King John in the cathedral church of Worcester July 17, 1797 :
Green, Valentine, 1739–1813
An account of the discovery of the body of King John in the cathedral church of Worcester July 17, 1797
1797
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher, illustrator. A treatise on civil architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
A treatise on civil architecture
MDCCLIX [1759]
Archenholz, Johann Wilhelm von, 1743-1812. A picture of Italy /
Archenholz, Johann Wilhelm von, 1743–1812
A picture of Italy
1791
Green, Benjamin, 1739-1798, engraver. Twenty-four figures from Salvator Roza /
Green, Benjamin, 1739–1798
Twenty-four figures from Salvator Roza
January 1, 1789
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834. [Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard].
Stothard, Thomas, 1755–1834
[Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard]
[1780-1825]
Govertsz, N. Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt :
Govertsz, N
Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt
1746
Forbes, James, 1749-1819. A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher. Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry
MDCCLXIII [1763]
Segar, William, Sir, -1633. Baronagium genealogicum;
Segar, William, Sir, -1633
Baronagium genealogicum;
[1764-84]
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710, author. Rules for bad horsemen :
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710
Rules for bad horsemen
MDCCLXII [1762]
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713-1785, author. The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth :
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713–1785
The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth
MDCCLXXXV [1785]
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century, author. Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations :
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century
Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations
1796
Le Charron, André-Louis-Lambert, Baron, 1759-1837. A word to the wise
Le Charron, André-Louis-Lambert, Baron, 1759–1837
A word to the wise
1796
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797. Joseph Wright of Derby letter to Daniel Daulby.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright of Derby letter to Daniel Daulby
1789 July 15
Westall, Richard, 1765-1836, artist. Samson Agonistes.
Westall, Richard, 1765–1836
Samson Agonistes
[between 1779 and 1797]
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710-1765. A new drawing book of ornaments,
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710–1765
A new drawing book of ornaments,
[ca. 1768]
Ford, Mr., auctioneer. A catalogue of the entire and genuine library of books of Mr. George Vertue, engraver ...
Ford, Mr., auctioneer
A catalogue of the entire and genuine library of books of Mr. George Vertue, engraver ..
1757]
Grant, John, 1731-1814. A survey of the province of Moray;
Grant, John, 1731–1814
A survey of the province of Moray;
1798
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712-1764. Saggio sopra la pittura ...
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712–1764
Saggio sopra la pittura ..
1763
Rocque, John, -1762, cartographer. A general map of North America :
Rocque, John, -1762
A general map of North America
[1762?]
Descrizione de' cartoni disegnati da Carlo Cignani, e de' quadri dipinti da Sebastiano Ricci :
Descrizione de' cartoni disegnati da Carlo Cignani, e de' quadri dipinti da Sebastiano Ricci
1749
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725-1811. Collections for the history of Worcestershire ...
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725–1811
Collections for the history of Worcestershire ..
1781-1782
Frézier, Amédée François, 1682-1773. Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle /
Frézier, Amédée François, 1682–1773
Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle
1747
Roberts, William, active 1763, author. An account of the first discovery, and natural history of Florida :
Roberts, William, active 1763
An account of the first discovery, and natural history of Florida
MDCCLXIII [1763]
State of the British and French colonies in North America :
State of the British and French colonies in North America
MDCCLV [1755]
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739, author. A description of the English province of Carolana :
Coxe, Daniel, 1673–1739
A description of the English province of Carolana
MDCCXXII [1722]
Robson, Joseph, author. An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747 /
Robson, Joseph
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747
MDCCLII [1752]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands
1726
Cuit, George, 1743-1818. Six views of St. Agatha's Abbey at Easby, near Richmond, Yorkshire /
Cuit, George, 1743–1818
Six views of St. Agatha's Abbey at Easby, near Richmond, Yorkshire
November 21st. 1792]
Drummond de Melfort, Louis, comte, 1726-1788. Traité sur la cavalerie /
Drummond de Melfort, Louis, comte, 1726–1788
Traité sur la cavalerie
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Mickle, A. Plan of alterations intended at Hoppyland.
Mickle, A
Plan of alterations intended at Hoppyland
Vitruvius Pollio. Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio.
Vitruvius Pollio
Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio
1771
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, artist. Views in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Views in England, Wales, and Scotland
circa 1787-circa 1819
Morphett, John. John Morphett drawing and writing exercise book.
Morphett, John
John Morphett drawing and writing exercise book
1799
Vûës des villes, edifices & autres choses remarquables de l'Escosse & d'Irlande :
Vûës des villes, edifices & autres choses remarquables de l'Escosse & d'Irlande
[ca. 1700]
Badeslade, Thomas. A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular :
Badeslade, Thomas
A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular
1724
Holland, Peter, 1757-1812. Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire /
Holland, Peter, 1757–1812
Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire
[1792?]
Collins, Charles, 1680-1744, artist. Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
Collins, Charles, 1680–1744
Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
[between 1771 and 1785]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste
[1771]
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. De Nassausche Vaert ent Hermiten Eyland, geleegen aen de Suydhoek van America.
Keulen, Gerard van
De Nassausche Vaert ent Hermiten Eyland, geleegen aen de Suydhoek van America
1724
Ablancourt, sieur d', 1621-1696. Suite du Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Ablancourt, sieur d', 1621–1696
Suite du Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
MDCC [1700]
Dalton, John, 1709-1763. A descriptive poem, addressed to two ladies,
Dalton, John, 1709–1763
A descriptive poem, addressed to two ladies,
1755
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719-1792. A sketch of the life and paintings of Thomas Gainsborough, esq.
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719–1792
A sketch of the life and paintings of Thomas Gainsborough, esq
1788
Select Society. Rules and orders of the Select Society,
Select Society
Rules and orders of the Select Society,
1754]
Wimpey, Joseph, 1739-1808. Rural improvements:
Wimpey, Joseph, 1739–1808
Rural improvements
1775
Lacombe, Jacques, 1724-1811. Dictionnaire portatif des beaux-arts,
Lacombe, Jacques, 1724–1811
Dictionnaire portatif des beaux-arts,
1755
The Southampton guide: or, An account of the ancient and present state of that town. ...
The Southampton guide: or, An account of the ancient and present state of that town. ..
MDCCLXXXI [1781]
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703. Magnae Britanniae Notitia:
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616–1703
Magnae Britanniae Notitia
MDCCXLV [1745]
Langhorne, John, 1735-1779. The poetical works of John Langhorne ... :
Langhorne, John, 1735–1779
The poetical works of John Langhorne ...
[1798]
Andrews, James Pettit, 1737?-1797. The history of Great Britain connected with the chronology of Europe:
Andrews, James Pettit, 1737?-1797
The history of Great Britain connected with the chronology of Europe
1794-1795
Britannica curiosa, or, A description of the most remarkable curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain :
Britannica curiosa, or, A description of the most remarkable curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain
1776
Supplemento alla Serie dei trecento elogi e ritratti degli uomini i più illustri in pittura, scultura e architettura :
Supplemento alla Serie dei trecento elogi e ritratti degli uomini i più illustri in pittura, scultura e architettura
1776
Green, John, -1757. A chart of North and South America :
Green, John, -1757
A chart of North and South America
1753
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769-1822, author. A tour through the south of England, Wales, and part of Ireland, made during the summer of 1791.
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769–1822
A tour through the south of England, Wales, and part of Ireland, made during the summer of 1791
MDCCXCIII [1793]
Wood, John, 1704-1754. Choir gaure, vulgarly called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain :
Wood, John, 1704–1754
Choir gaure, vulgarly called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain
1747
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The account of Pythagoras's School in Cambridge :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The account of Pythagoras's School in Cambridge
[1790?]
Holland, Peter, 1757-1812. Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland & Lancashire /
Holland, Peter, 1757–1812
Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland & Lancashire
1792
Middleton, Charles, 1756-approximately 1818, author, illusrator. Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas /
Middleton, Charles, 1756–approximately 1818
Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas
1795
Crunden, John, ca. 1745-1835. The joyner and cabinet-maker's darling, or, pocket director :
Crunden, John, ca. 1745–1835
The joyner and cabinet-maker's darling, or, pocket director
1765
Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens :
Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens
1750
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) The exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts.
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
The exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts
Monge, Gaspard, 1746-1818. Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons :
Monge, Gaspard, 1746–1818
Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons
an 2 de la République française [1794]
A set of 4 fox huntings which are in the highest repute
A set of 4 fox huntings which are in the highest repute
[between 1771 and 1785]
Stith, William, 1707-1755, author. The history of the first discovery and settlement of Virginia /
Stith, William, 1707–1755
The history of the first discovery and settlement of Virginia
1753
A List of the horses, &c. enter'd to run at Doncaster :
A List of the horses, &c. enter'd to run at Doncaster
[1740]
Hippesley, R. Bath and it's environs,
Hippesley, R
Bath and it's environs,
1775
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736-1819. A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736–1819
A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
1775
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Plan of the London-dock,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Plan of the London-dock,
1794
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. An introduction to the art of drawing,
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
An introduction to the art of drawing,
[17--]
Three essays:
Three essays
1795
Carlenças, Félix de Juvenel de, 1679-1760. The history of the belles lettres,
Carlenças, Félix de Juvenel de, 1679–1760
The history of the belles lettres,
1740