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Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400. The works of Geoffrey Chaucer :
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
Bridgens, Richard. West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad.
Bridgens, Richard
West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad
[1836?]
Bonnington Hotel (London, England), creator. Dinner :
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial :
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.) Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge.
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
Ointment pot.
Ointment pot
between 1650 and 1700
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm) Ancient Chinese.
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
Map of North America.
Map of North America
not before 1634
In memory of the late John Distance :
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England), creator. May Christmas bring you many blessings.
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794, author. Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire :
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826-1895, engraver. Grand architectural panorama of London :
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston :
In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston
1870
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author, illustrator. Six months' residence and travels in Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791-1869. Scotch scenery,
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England) [Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
Home, Robert, 1752-1834. Select views in Mysore,
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
Celebrated horses of America /
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ...
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,) :
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
In affectionate remembrance of Moses :
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642, author. Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa :
Galilei, Galileo, 1564–1642
Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo, matematico sopraordinario dello studio di Pisa
MDCXXXII [1632]
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition].
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
In ever loving memory of William George Banks :
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
Cox, David, 1783-1859. The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments :
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings :
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
Blanchet, Etienne. Blanchet, artistes capillaires :
Blanchet, Etienne
Blanchet, artistes capillaires
not before 1866?
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797-1834, artist. Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata.
Reid, Jane Caroline, 1797–1834
Sketchbook of figures, cattle, and views in Kolkata
between 1821 and 1831
Huchinson & Dixon, creator. Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c. :
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
The red rover :
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine.
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844, ill. Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr.
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn.
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- [Atlas of the counties of England and Wales].
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
Walker, John, 1786-1873. This newly constructed and extended map of India :
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
Morris, William, 1834-1896. News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest :
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
Abbott, George, 1803-1838, author, illustrator. Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire /
Abbott, George, 1803–1838
Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire
[1827]
Sage, John (Painter), creator. J. Sage :
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England) Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848.
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617, medalist. The destruction of the Spanish Armada
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
Cullum (Firm) The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England :
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
Corporal Violette!!
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
Moore, Joseph. Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire.
Moore, Joseph
Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire
1825-1826
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Rickman, Thomas, 1776-1841. An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation :
Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841
An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation
[1817]
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
Valentine card.
Valentine card
mid-19th century
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811-1840, artist. Yelloly family watercolor albums.
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
Dempsey & Carroll, engraver. Prince Albert /
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
British Fire Office (London, England), creator. [Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square.
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple :
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
Sowerby, James, 1757-1822. A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature /
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824, author, illustrator. The costume of Hindostan :
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760–1824
The costume of Hindostan
1807
Austin & Seeley. Collection of ornaments at Austin & Seeley's artificial stone works ...
Austin & Seeley
Collection of ornaments at Austin & Seeley's artificial stone works ..
1841
The noble game of the elephant and castle,
The noble game of the elephant and castle,
1822
Burnes, James, 1801-1862. Narrative of a visit to the court of Sinde at Hyderabad on the Indus :
Burnes, James, 1801–1862
Narrative of a visit to the court of Sinde at Hyderabad on the Indus
1839
Dillon, Frank, 1823-1909. Sketches in the island of Madeira.
Dillon, Frank, 1823–1909
Sketches in the island of Madeira
1850
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799-1872. Contrasts :
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England :
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, creator. [Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
between 1700 and 1725
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801. A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth :
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801
A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth
approximately 1798-1799
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771-1854, ill. Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs /
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771–1854
Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs
[1825?]
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
T. C. L. (London, England) Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles :
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
Nurse's photograph album from Kinmel Park Military Training Camp.
Nurse's photograph album from Kinmel Park Military Training Camp
1917
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf :
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf
[approximately 1850]
George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities :
George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities
[approximately 1846?]
Love has triumphed.
Love has triumphed
mid-19th century
Thomson, James, 1700-1748. The seasons,
Thomson, James, 1700–1748
The seasons,
1797
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515-1565. De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due :
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515–1565
De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due
MDLVIII [1558]
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832. An aeronautical view of London /
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
An aeronautical view of London
1831
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955 :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
St. John Ambulance Association. The triangular bandage /
St. John Ambulance Association
The triangular bandage
[circa 1915?]
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The house that Paxton built.
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The house that Paxton built
1851
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
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The stones of Venice /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The stones of Venice
1851-1853
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
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778-1835. Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809 :
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778–1835
Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809
1813
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
The gift receive the deed approved ...
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century