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Ballantine, James, 1808-1877. A treatise on painted glass, shewing its applicability to every style of architecture.
Ballantine, James, 1808–1877
A treatise on painted glass, shewing its applicability to every style of architecture
1845
Robinson, J. C. (John Charles), Sir, 1824-1913. Catalogue of the works of art forming the collection of Robert Napier, of West Shandon, Dumbartonshire /
Robinson, J. C. (John Charles), Sir, 1824–1913
Catalogue of the works of art forming the collection of Robert Napier, of West Shandon, Dumbartonshire
1865
Weddell, James, 1787-1834. A voyage towards the South Pole, performed in the years 1822-'24 :
Weddell, James, 1787–1834
A voyage towards the South Pole, performed in the years 1822-'24
1825
Knight, William F. Six views of the harbour of Valencia.
Knight, William F
Six views of the harbour of Valencia
1849
Landi, Gaetano. Architectural decorations.
Landi, Gaetano
Architectural decorations
1810
Walton, William, 1784-1857. An historical and descriptive account of the Peruvian sheep, called carneros de la tierra :
Walton, William, 1784–1857
An historical and descriptive account of the Peruvian sheep, called carneros de la tierra
1811
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey of England London tourist map.
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey of England London tourist map
1921
 A series of twenty-four views illustrative of the Holy Scriptures :
A series of twenty-four views illustrative of the Holy Scriptures
[1817?]
Vitruvius Pollio. Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio.
Vitruvius Pollio
Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio
1771
Upton, Roger D. Newmarket & Arabia :
Upton, Roger D
Newmarket & Arabia
1873
Tytler, Sarah, 1827-1914. Papers for thoughtful girls :
Tytler, Sarah, 1827–1914
Papers for thoughtful girls
1868
Great Britain. Department of Overseas Trade. Guide to the pavilion of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the British colonial empire :
Great Britain. Department of Overseas Trade
Guide to the pavilion of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the British colonial empire
1939]
 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]
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier) The history of the bucaniers of America :
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)
The history of the bucaniers of America
1699
Dion, Mark, 1961- Microcosmographia /
Dion, Mark, 1961–
Microcosmographia
[2005]
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?]
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan de la ville et citadelle de Montpellier :
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan de la ville et citadelle de Montpellier
1751
Pottinger, Henry, Sir, 1789-1856. Travels in Beloochistan and Sinde :
Pottinger, Henry, Sir, 1789–1856
Travels in Beloochistan and Sinde
1816
Van Winkle, William Mitchell, 1885- Henry William Herbert (Frank Forester) :
Van Winkle, William Mitchell, 1885–
Henry William Herbert (Frank Forester)
1936
Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943, author. Brief candles /
Binyon, Laurence, 1869–1943
Brief candles
1938
 Codicis domini Justiniani sa[n]ctissimi principis [per]petui Augusti repetite prelectionis Incipit constitutio prima ...
Codicis domini Justiniani sa[n]ctissimi principis [per]petui Augusti repetite prelectionis Incipit constitutio prima ..
[24 June 1475]
Wilson, Mona, 1872-, author. The life of William Blake /
Wilson, Mona, 1872–
The life of William Blake
MCMXXVII [1927]
Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965. A song for Simeon /
Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888–1965
A song for Simeon
[1928]
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? English hawking and hunting in the Boke of St. Albans :
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
English hawking and hunting in the Boke of St. Albans
1975
Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941, author, illustrator. Pig-sticking or hog-hunting :
Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857–1941
Pig-sticking or hog-hunting
MCMXXIV [1924]
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688. The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come :
Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come
1724
Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858. The Hitchcock edition of Frank Forester
Herbert, Henry William, 1807–1858
The Hitchcock edition of Frank Forester
1930]
Springfield, Rollo. The horse and his rider, or, Sketches and anecdotes of the noble quadruped :
Springfield, Rollo
The horse and his rider, or, Sketches and anecdotes of the noble quadruped
1847
 The Story of King Edward VIII, told in pictures :
The Story of King Edward VIII, told in pictures
[approximately 1937?]
Barry, Charles. Studies and examples of the modern school of English architecture.
Barry, Charles
Studies and examples of the modern school of English architecture
1839
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c. The IId edition of Genteel houshold furniture in the present taste :
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c
The IId edition of Genteel houshold furniture in the present taste
[1765?]
Jones, Charles Inigo. Memoirs of Miss O'Neill :
Jones, Charles Inigo
Memoirs of Miss O'Neill
1818
Libanus Press. More daylight jobbery :
Libanus Press
More daylight jobbery
1990
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art
MDCCLII [1752]
Robinson, J. H., surgeon. Journal of an expedition 1400 miles up the Orinoco and 300 up the Arauca :
Robinson, J. H., surgeon
Journal of an expedition 1400 miles up the Orinoco and 300 up the Arauca
1822
Langton, John, active 1700-1727. A new copy-book of the small Italian hand :
Langton, John, active 1700–1727
A new copy-book of the small Italian hand
[1727?]
McKewan, David Hall, 1816-1873. Lessons on trees in water colours.
McKewan, David Hall, 1816–1873
Lessons on trees in water colours
1855
Marcuard, C. To field marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of York & Albany ... these delineations of the uniform of the officers of the British Army ... /
Marcuard, C
To field marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of York & Albany ... these delineations of the uniform of the officers of the British Army ...
1819]
Mason, William Ithell. The history and antiquities of Birkenhead Priory :
Mason, William Ithell
The history and antiquities of Birkenhead Priory
1854
Morland, George, 1763-1804, ill. A collection of eight selected sketches of villagers, favorite animals, &c. /
Morland, George, 1763–1804
A collection of eight selected sketches of villagers, favorite animals, &c.
1807]
 The new bon ton magazine, or, Telescope of the times.
The new bon ton magazine, or, Telescope of the times
1818-1821
Nichol, J. Glasgow illustrated.
Nichol, J
Glasgow illustrated
1841
Harraden, Richard Bankes, 1778-1862, ill. Illustrations of the University of Cambridge, &c., represented in a series of engravings of architectural and picturesque views /
Harraden, Richard Bankes, 1778–1862
Illustrations of the University of Cambridge, &c., represented in a series of engravings of architectural and picturesque views
1830
Gittings, D. Sterett (David Sterett). Maryland and the thoroughbred /
Gittings, D. Sterett (David Sterett)
Maryland and the thoroughbred
1932
C. & J. Greenwood, cartographer. Map of the county of Cambridge :
C. & J. Greenwood
Map of the county of Cambridge
1834
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710, author. Rules for bad horsemen :
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710
Rules for bad horsemen
MDCCLXII [1762]
Graves, Algernon. A dictionary of artists who have exhibited works in the principal London exhibitions from 1760 to 1893 /
Graves, Algernon
A dictionary of artists who have exhibited works in the principal London exhibitions from 1760 to 1893
1895
John Pinches (Medallists) International Exhibition :
John Pinches (Medallists)
International Exhibition
[1862]
Matal, Jean, 1520-1597, author. America, sive novus orbis, tabulis Aeneis secundum rationes geographicas delineatus /
Matal, Jean, 1520–1597
America, sive novus orbis, tabulis Aeneis secundum rationes geographicas delineatus
anno à partu Virgineo MDC [1600]
John E Southall (Firm), creator. John E. Southall :
John E Southall (Firm)
John E. Southall
1888
Ferguson, Ken, 1937- book artist, publisher. Fair View Farm /
Ferguson, Ken, 1937–
Fair View Farm
[1994]
Clarke, T. H. (Thomas Hutchings) The domestic architecture of the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and James the First,
Clarke, T. H. (Thomas Hutchings)
The domestic architecture of the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and James the First,
1833
Pugin, Augustus, 1762-1832. Pugin's Gothic furniture.
Pugin, Augustus, 1762–1832
Pugin's Gothic furniture
[183-]
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710-1765. A new drawing book of ornaments,
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710–1765
A new drawing book of ornaments,
[ca. 1768]
 Capital fun. Costumes of all nations.
Capital fun. Costumes of all nations
185-?]
 The elements of drawing in all its branches.
The elements of drawing in all its branches
1802
J. Pigot & Co. Pigot and Co.'s London & provincial new commercial directory for 1823-4 :
J. Pigot & Co
Pigot and Co.'s London & provincial new commercial directory for 1823-4
[1823?]
Jamieson, Mrs. (Frances Thurtle) Popular voyages and travels throughout the Continent & islands of Europe in which the geography, character, customs, and manners of nations are described, and the phenomena of nature most worthy of observation are illustrated on scientific principles.
Jamieson, Mrs. (Frances Thurtle)
Popular voyages and travels throughout the Continent & islands of Europe in which the geography, character, customs, and manners of nations are described, and the phenomena of nature most worthy of observation are illustrated on scientific principles
1820
Savage, William, 1770-1843. On the preparation of printing ink;
Savage, William, 1770–1843
On the preparation of printing ink;
1832
 Who was who :
Who was who
Belch, W. W. Belch's British, foreign, and youthful sports,
Belch, W
W. Belch's British, foreign, and youthful sports,
[18--]
Hamilton, George, writer on art. Galerie des artistes anglais,
Hamilton, George, writer on art
Galerie des artistes anglais,
1837-1839
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The history and antiquities of the metropolitical church of Canterbury;
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The history and antiquities of the metropolitical church of Canterbury;
1836
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]
 Views of mighty London ... First [-Second] series ...
Views of mighty London ... First [-Second] series ..
[ca. 1854]
 The Sndenham [i. e. Sydenham] sinbad;
The Sndenham [i. e. Sydenham] sinbad;
[1857]
 Graphic illustrations of the life and times of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Graphic illustrations of the life and times of Samuel Johnson, LL.D
MDCCCXXXVII [1837]
Cooke, George Alexander. Topographical and statistical description of the county of Wilts. containing an account of its situation, extent, towns, roads ... :
Cooke, George Alexander
Topographical and statistical description of the county of Wilts. containing an account of its situation, extent, towns, roads ...
[ca. 1817]
Grant, John, 1731-1814. A survey of the province of Moray;
Grant, John, 1731–1814
A survey of the province of Moray;
1798
Carlisle, Nicholas, 1771-1847. Hints on rural residences ...
Carlisle, Nicholas, 1771–1847
Hints on rural residences ..
1825
Calabrella, E. C. de, baroness. The prism of imagination:
Calabrella, E. C. de, baroness
The prism of imagination
1844
Catlow, Agnes, 1807?-1889. Popular greenhouse botany :
Catlow, Agnes, 1807?-1889
Popular greenhouse botany
1857
 The flowers of Milton ...
The flowers of Milton ..
[1846]
 The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. :
The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
1865
Rogers, Samuel, 1763-1855. The pleasures of memory /
Rogers, Samuel, 1763–1855
The pleasures of memory
[1865]
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Battle of Trafalgar :
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Battle of Trafalgar
[1806]
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712-1764. Saggio sopra la pittura ...
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712–1764
Saggio sopra la pittura ..
1763
 The museum of classical antiquities :
The museum of classical antiquities
1860
Ibbetson, Julius, 1759-1817. An accidence, or gamut, of painting in oil and water colours.
Ibbetson, Julius, 1759–1817
An accidence, or gamut, of painting in oil and water colours
1803
Cromwell, Thomas, 1792-1870. Excursions through Ireland :
Cromwell, Thomas, 1792–1870
Excursions through Ireland
1820
Soane, John, 1753-1837. Description of the house and museum on the north side of Lincoln's-Inn-Fields :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Description of the house and museum on the north side of Lincoln's-Inn-Fields
1830
 Nouus orbis regionum ac insularum veteribus incognitarum :
Nouus orbis regionum ac insularum veteribus incognitarum
1555
Faulkner, T. The first series of designs for mural monuments, tombs and tablets /
Faulkner, T
The first series of designs for mural monuments, tombs and tablets
1835
Rocque, John, -1762, cartographer.  A general map of North America :
Rocque, John, -1762
A general map of North America
[1762?]
Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865, author. An historical and statistical account of Nova-Scotia :
Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796–1865
An historical and statistical account of Nova-Scotia
1829
 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
Bowen, Euros. Yr alarch /
Bowen, Euros
Yr alarch
c1987
Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586. The lad Philisides :
Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554–1586
The lad Philisides
1988
Knapp, J. L. (John Leonard), 1767-1845, author. Country rambles in England, or, Journal of a naturalist /
Knapp, J. L. (John Leonard), 1767–1845
Country rambles in England, or, Journal of a naturalist
1853
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
Jerrold, Douglas, 1803-1857. Mrs. Caudle's curtain lectures /
Jerrold, Douglas, 1803–1857
Mrs. Caudle's curtain lectures
1866
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]
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321.  Comento di Christophoro Landino Fiorentino sopra la Comedia di Danthe Alighieri poeta Fiorentino.
Dante Alighieri, 1265–1321
Comento di Christophoro Landino Fiorentino sopra la Comedia di Danthe Alighieri poeta Fiorentino
a di .XXX. dagosto .M.CCCC.LXXXI. [30 Aug. 1481]
Schedel, Hartmann, 1440-1514. Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu[m] figuris et ÿmagi[ni]bus ab inicio mu[n]di.
Schedel, Hartmann, 1440–1514
Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu[m] figuris et ÿmagi[ni]bus ab inicio mu[n]di
duodecima mensis Iulij anno salutis n[ost]r[a]e. 1493
Corte, Claudio. The art of riding :
Corte, Claudio
The art of riding
1584
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]
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter), 1800-1889. Baronial halls and ancient picturesque edifices of England.
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter), 1800–1889
Baronial halls and ancient picturesque edifices of England
1858