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Livingston, William, 1723-1790, author. A review of the military operations in North-America :
Livingston, William, 1723–1790
A review of the military operations in North-America
MDCCLVII [1757]
Hall, Fayrer, author. The importance of the British plantations in America to this kingdom :
Hall, Fayrer
The importance of the British plantations in America to this kingdom
MDCCXXXI [1731]
Adair, James, ca. 1709-1783. The history of the American Indians :
Adair, James, ca. 1709–1783
The history of the American Indians
1775
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844. The carpenter's new guide :
Nicholson, Peter, 1765–1844
The carpenter's new guide
1793
A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757 :
A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757
[1758?]
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774, author. The perspective of architecture :
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
The perspective of architecture
MDCCLXI [1761]
Lamy, Bernard, 1640-1715. Perspective made easie, or, The art of representing all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all scituations :
Lamy, Bernard, 1640–1715
Perspective made easie, or, The art of representing all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all scituations
MDCCX [1710]
Montecuccoli, Raimondo, Prince, 1609-1680. Compendio dell'arte militare del p[r]en[ci]pe Raimondo Montecuccoli tenente gen[er]ale dell'armi dell' augustiss:mo Imp:re Leopoldo.
Montecuccoli, Raimondo, Prince, 1609–1680
Compendio dell'arte militare del p[r]en[ci]pe Raimondo Montecuccoli tenente gen[er]ale dell'armi dell' augustiss:mo Imp:re Leopoldo
1754?
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers. At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798.
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers
At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798
[1798]
Wansey, Henry, 1751-1827. An excursion to the United States of North America,
Wansey, Henry, 1751–1827
An excursion to the United States of North America,
1798
Robertson, William, 1721-1793. The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V.,
Robertson, William, 1721–1793
The history of the reign of the Emperor Charles V.,
1769
Hay, William, 1695-1755. Religio philosophi: or, The principles of morality and Christianity,
Hay, William, 1695–1755
Religio philosophi: or, The principles of morality and Christianity,
1753
Elsum, John, fl. 1700-1705. The art of painting after the Italian manner.
Elsum, John, fl. 1700–1705
The art of painting after the Italian manner
1704
Hutchins, Hassell. A catalogue of a most curious and valuable collection of prints, drawings, books of prints, and portfolios;
Hutchins, Hassell
A catalogue of a most curious and valuable collection of prints, drawings, books of prints, and portfolios;
1786?]
Le Vacher de Charnois, Jean Charles, ca. 1750-1792. Recherches sur les costumes et sur les théatres de toutes les nations, tant anciennes que modernes;
Le Vacher de Charnois, Jean Charles, ca. 1750–1792
Recherches sur les costumes et sur les théatres de toutes les nations, tant anciennes que modernes;
1790
Barfoot, Peter. The universal British directory of trade and commerce ; :
Barfoot, Peter
The universal British directory of trade and commerce ;
MDCCXC [1790]
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Miscellanies, or, Essays literary, political, and moral /
Swift, Jonathan, 1667–1745
Miscellanies, or, Essays literary, political, and moral
[1756?]
Martyn, Thomas, 1735-1825. A chronological series of engravers from the invention of the art to the beginning of the present century.
Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
A chronological series of engravers from the invention of the art to the beginning of the present century
1770
Six well known views near London :
Six well known views near London
1794
Crull, Jodocus, -1713? The antiquities of St. Peter's, or, The abbey-church of Westminster :
Crull, Jodocus, -1713?
The antiquities of St. Peter's, or, The abbey-church of Westminster
1713
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales .../
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ..
1796
Consett, Matthew, author. A tour through Sweden, Swedish-Lapland, Finland and Denmark :
Consett, Matthew
A tour through Sweden, Swedish-Lapland, Finland and Denmark
1789
Robert Laurie and James Whittle. The London directory, or, A new and improved plan of London, Westminster & Southwark :
Robert Laurie and James Whittle
The London directory, or, A new and improved plan of London, Westminster & Southwark
1794
Cleveley, John, 1747-1786, artist. Twelve views of ships in variety of weather
Cleveley, John, 1747–1786
Twelve views of ships in variety of weather
published as the act directs, 1 Jany. 1772
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727. The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping :
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660–1727
The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping
1714-1716
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased :
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]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, 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 :
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] ,
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. 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.
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]
Beattie, James, 1735-1803. Dissertations moral and critical.
Beattie, James, 1735–1803
Dissertations moral and critical
1783
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819. Etchings of views and antiquities in the county of Gloucestershire :
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
Etchings of views and antiquities in the county of Gloucestershire
[1791]
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. A method to learn to design the passions :
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
A method to learn to design the passions
1734
Bramston, James, 1694?-1744. The man of taste :
Bramston, James, 1694?-1744
The man of taste
1733
Templeman, Thomas, -1729. A new survey of the globe, or, An accurate mensuration of all the empires, kingdoms, countries, states, principal provinces, counties, & islands in the world ... :
Templeman, Thomas, -1729
A new survey of the globe, or, An accurate mensuration of all the empires, kingdoms, countries, states, principal provinces, counties, & islands in the world ...
[1729]
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. The peerage of England :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
The peerage of England
1741
The chimney-piece-maker's daily assistant, or, A treasury of new designs for chimney-pieces.
The chimney-piece-maker's daily assistant, or, A treasury of new designs for chimney-pieces
1766-1769
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802. A biographical dictionary :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
A biographical dictionary
1785-1786
The copper plate magazine, or, Monthly treasure for the admirers of the imitative arts.
The copper plate magazine, or, Monthly treasure for the admirers of the imitative arts
1774-1778
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774, publisher
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid
[1755]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure guide to builders, or, The principles and practice of architecture geometrically demonstrated and made easy for the use of workmen in general ... /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure guide to builders, or, The principles and practice of architecture geometrically demonstrated and made easy for the use of workmen in general ...
1729
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750-1831, engraver. Select views in Great Britain /
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750–1831
Select views in Great Britain
[1784-1792]
Park, Thomas, 1759-1834. Sonnets and other small poems /
Park, Thomas, 1759–1834
Sonnets and other small poems
1797
Robertson, William, 1721-1793. The history of Scotland :
Robertson, William, 1721–1793
The history of Scotland
1759
Bruce, James, 1730-1794. An interesting narrative of the travels of James Bruce, Esq. into Abyssinia, to discover the source of the Nile :
Bruce, James, 1730–1794
An interesting narrative of the travels of James Bruce, Esq. into Abyssinia, to discover the source of the Nile
[1790]
Ockley, Simon, 1678-1720. The history of the Saracens :
Ockley, Simon, 1678–1720
The history of the Saracens
MDCCLVII [1757]
Lichtenberg, Georg Christoph, 1742-1799. Ausfuhrliche erklarung der Hogarthischen kupferstiche /
Lichtenberg, Georg Christoph, 1742–1799
Ausfuhrliche erklarung der Hogarthischen kupferstiche
1794-1835
Evers, Samuel. Inventory of the trunk of Samuel Evers.
Evers, Samuel
Inventory of the trunk of Samuel Evers
1780
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. 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 :
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]
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662-1733. A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin. :
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662–1733
A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin.
[1764?]
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 4-1778. An essay on architecture.
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 4–1778
An essay on architecture
1776]
Percival, Thomas, 1740-1804. Moral and literary dissertations, on the following subjects:
Percival, Thomas, 1740–1804
Moral and literary dissertations, on the following subjects
1784
Gillingwater, Edmund, 1735 or 6-1813. An historical account of the ancient town of Lowestoft, in the county of Suffolk.
Gillingwater, Edmund, 1735 or 6–1813
An historical account of the ancient town of Lowestoft, in the county of Suffolk
1790
Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor:
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor
1763
Brooke, Henry, 1703?-1783. Gustavus Vasa, the deliverer of his country :
Brooke, Henry, 1703?-1783
Gustavus Vasa, the deliverer of his country
1778
Smith, Joseph, 1674-1770. Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu, Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithii Angli :
Smith, Joseph, 1674–1770
Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu, Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithii Angli
MDCCLV [1755]
Garret, Daniel, -1753. Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham /
Garret, Daniel, -1753
Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham
MDCCLIX [1759]
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660-1753. The will of Sir Hans Sloane, Bart., deceased.
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660–1753
The will of Sir Hans Sloane, Bart., deceased
MDCCLIII [1753]
Smith, James, writer on carpentry. A specimen of ancient carpentry :
Smith, James, writer on carpentry
A specimen of ancient carpentry
1736
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700-1770. A description of the library of the Escorial :
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700–1770
A description of the library of the Escorial
circa 1754
The art of drawing in perspective :
The art of drawing in perspective
1777
Roland le Virloys, C. F. (Charles François), 1716-1772 Dictionnaire d'architecture, civile, militaire et navale, antique, ancienne et moderne :
Roland le Virloys, C. F. (Charles François), 1716–1772
Dictionnaire d'architecture, civile, militaire et navale, antique, ancienne et moderne
1770-1771
Deroy. Turin et ses environs.
Deroy
Turin et ses environs
[17--?]
Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others
Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others
published 2d. Jany.,1773
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771. Travels through France and Italy.
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721–1771
Travels through France and Italy
1766
Brown, John, 1715-1766. Essays on the Characteristics.
Brown, John, 1715–1766
Essays on the Characteristics
1752
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, author, illustrator. Conference of Monsieur Le Brun :
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
Conference of Monsieur Le Brun
1701
London's gratitude: or, An account of such pieces of sculpture and painting as have been placed in Guildhall
London's gratitude: or, An account of such pieces of sculpture and painting as have been placed in Guildhall
1783
Pearce, William. General view of the agriculture in Berkshire,
Pearce, William
General view of the agriculture in Berkshire,
1794
Throsby, John, 1740-1803. The history and antiquities of the ancient town of Leicester:
Throsby, John, 1740–1803
The history and antiquities of the ancient town of Leicester
1791
Dézallier d'Argenville, Antoine-Nicolas, -1794. Voyage pittoresque de Paris, :
Dézallier d'Argenville, Antoine-Nicolas, -1794
Voyage pittoresque de Paris,
M.DCC.LXXVIII [1778]
Bromley, Henry, b. 1750. A catalogue of engraved British portraits,
Bromley, Henry, b. 1750
A catalogue of engraved British portraits,
1793
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719-1797. An illustration and mensuration of solid geometry in seven books: :
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719–1797
An illustration and mensuration of solid geometry in seven books:
MDCCLXXXVII [i.e. 1787]
The art of landscape drawing made easy :
The art of landscape drawing made easy
[1794]
Relhan, Anthony, 1715-1776. A short history of Brighthelmston :
Relhan, Anthony, 1715–1776
A short history of Brighthelmston
1761
Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. A voyage to the South Sea :
Bligh, William, 1754–1817
A voyage to the South Sea
1792
Merveilleux, David-François de, -1748. Amusemens des bains de Bade en Suisse, de Schintznach et de Pfeffers :
Merveilleux, David-François de, -1748
Amusemens des bains de Bade en Suisse, de Schintznach et de Pfeffers
1739
Lay, Eleor. Panoramic survey of the Steine.
Lay, Eleor
Panoramic survey of the Steine
1788
Lorrain, Claude, 1600-1682. Liber veritatis, or, A collection of prints, after the original designs of Claude le Lorrain in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire /
Lorrain, Claude, 1600–1682
Liber veritatis, or, A collection of prints, after the original designs of Claude le Lorrain in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire
[1777]-1819
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
1793
Swan, Abraham. Designs in carpentry :
Swan, Abraham
Designs in carpentry
1759
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, engraver. Printing plate for Morning /
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Printing plate for Morning
between 1792 and 1795
Clemency to brutes :
Clemency to brutes
1761
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765. Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres :
Bertram, Charles, 1723–1765
Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres
1757
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726, cartographer. Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam /
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam
[approximately 1705]
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775-1852. [A drawing-book consisting of 33 original sketches supposedly
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775–1852
[A drawing-book consisting of 33 original sketches supposedly
Great Britain. An Act more effectually to prevent the stealing of deer, and to repeal several former statutes made for the like purpose.
Great Britain
An Act more effectually to prevent the stealing of deer, and to repeal several former statutes made for the like purpose
1776
Wilson, William, active 1769-1801. The post-chaise companion, or, Traveller's directory through Ireland :
Wilson, William, active 1769–1801
The post-chaise companion, or, Traveller's directory through Ireland
1786
Poggi, A. C. de, creator. At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy :
Poggi, A. C. de
At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy
1795
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ...
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ..
1795
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811. [A collection of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays.
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
[A collection of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays
1792-1796]
Gale, Samuel, 1682-1754. The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of the Holy Trinity in Winton. /
Gale, Samuel, 1682–1754
The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of the Holy Trinity in Winton.
MDCCXV [1715]
The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city. :
The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city.
1790
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. The metamorphoses of Ovid /
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
The metamorphoses of Ovid
1968
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting :
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting
1788
The art of drawing in perspective :
The art of drawing in perspective
1786
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c. :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c.
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs
1757
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant
MDCCLXXIV [1774]
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum, per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum, per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[approximately 1716?]
The method of cutting up a stag.
The method of cutting up a stag
Jany. 1st, 1793
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Watercolor box.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Watercolor box
between 1799 and 1827