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 For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester :
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
 The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600-1644, cartographer. Marchionatus Brandenburgicus /
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
 The family coach.
The family coach
[1851]
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist.  [Transparent prints].
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
[Transparent prints]
[1799]
Atkinson, George Francklin, ill. "Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India /
Atkinson, George Francklin
"Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India
[1859]
Neade, William, author. Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto.
Neade, William
Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto
[approximately 1630]
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-, engraver. Edward Gilks, ornamental designer :
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
Canu, Jean Dominique Etienne, 1768-, engraver. Violettes du 20 Mars 1815 /
Canu, Jean Dominique Etienne, 1768–
Violettes du 20 Mars 1815
20 Mars 1815
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. With best wishes for your birthday :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
With best wishes for your birthday
[ca. 1870]
Sweet, Robert, 1783-1835, author. Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands :
Sweet, Robert, 1783–1835
Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands
1827-28
 Album of drawings of English moths, butterflies, flowers, and mollusks.
Album of drawings of English moths, butterflies, flowers, and mollusks
1805-1822
Lankester, Phebe, 1825-1900. Wild flowers worth notice :
Lankester, Phebe, 1825–1900
Wild flowers worth notice
1861
 Album of pressed wild flowers.
Album of pressed wild flowers
1882-1899
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator. Grant of exclusive right of burial.
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator
Grant of exclusive right of burial
1864
 [Silver metallic cut paper album card].
[Silver metallic cut paper album card]
[approximately 1880]
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885, artist.  Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides
1851
Harrow School, creator. Harrow School :
Harrow School
Harrow School
1931
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664, publisher. Americae pars meridionalis.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Americae pars meridionalis
[between 1641 and 1680]
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The great glass house opend;
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The great glass house opend;
1851
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781-1845, ill. Extra Behar amateur lithographic scrap book :
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781–1845
Extra Behar amateur lithographic scrap book
[1829?]
Coleman, Edmund T. Scenes from the snow-fields;
Coleman, Edmund T
Scenes from the snow-fields;
1859
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772-1839. Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees :
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772–1839
Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees
1813
Lyndwood, William, 1375?-1446. [Constitutiones provinciales ecclesiae Anglicanae]
Lyndwood, William, 1375?-1446
[Constitutiones provinciales ecclesiae Anglicanae]
[1483]
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline. Daylight /
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Daylight
2006
 Stencils.
Stencils
late 19th century
 Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon.
Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon
1918
 Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind
[approximately 1860]
 [Three-dimensional cut-paper album card].
[Three-dimensional cut-paper album card]
[approximately 1890]
Hamilton, Catherine, compiler. Catherine Hamilton commonplace book.
Hamilton, Catherine
Catherine Hamilton commonplace book
1822-1880
 Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother.
Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother
1850s
 W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office :
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office
[1880?]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker), creator. Tender feet :
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker)
Tender feet
[approximately 1851]
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901.  Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861 :
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861
1868
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), with raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.), and wood lice (?Isopoda), and pupa (Lepidoptera ?Saturniidae) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), with raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.), and wood lice (?Isopoda), and pupa (Lepidoptera ?Saturniidae) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 The New album of Waverly views.
The New album of Waverly views
[approximately 1850]
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6-1849. John Hearne commonplace book.
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6–1849
John Hearne commonplace book
1820-1849
 First lessons in knitting for home or school.
First lessons in knitting for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
 Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
circa 1750
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706? Les Travaux de Mars, ou, L'Art de la guerre :
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706?
Les Travaux de Mars, ou, L'Art de la guerre
1696
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779, engraver. [Views of the cities of Westminster and London taken from the opposite bank of the Thames]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[Views of the cities of Westminster and London taken from the opposite bank of the Thames]
1749
Harvey, Maria Ann, 1797-1893, creator. The map of England and Wales with part of Scotland, France and Ireland, worked by Maria Harvey in the ninth year of age.
Harvey, Maria Ann, 1797–1893
The map of England and Wales with part of Scotland, France and Ireland, worked by Maria Harvey in the ninth year of age
1806
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. [A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
 London interiors:
London interiors
[1841-1844]
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
1749
Rawlings, James, active 1862. Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine :
Rawlings, James, active 1862
Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine
1862?
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Probert, John, active 1764, cartographer, surveyor. A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady :
Probert, John, active 1764
A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady
1767
 Aesop's Fables :
Aesop's Fables
1687
 Valentine card.
Valentine card
[approximately 1859]
 Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps.
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps
1917-1918
 Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
circa 1750
Seller, John, active 1658-1698. A new system of geography :
Seller, John, active 1658–1698
A new system of geography
[1685]
Jerrold, Blanchard, 1826-1884. London :
Jerrold, Blanchard, 1826–1884
London
1872
 Twelve prints of Pamela :
Twelve prints of Pamela
published 25 June 1774
 Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne :
Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne
[approximately 1890]
Crouch, Edmund A. Groups of shells,
Crouch, Edmund A
Groups of shells,
1824
Chamberlain, Lieutenant, 1796-1843. Views and costumes of the city and neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil /
Chamberlain, Lieutenant, 1796–1843
Views and costumes of the city and neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1822
 The Fort Devereux placed uppon the Ferne Islande.
The Fort Devereux placed uppon the Ferne Islande
circa 1600
 In loving memory of Betsy Ann :
In loving memory of Betsy Ann
[1924]
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540, artist. Maximiliani König Zeughauss.
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540
Maximiliani König Zeughauss
between 1504 and 1508
Hughes, S. H., engraver. Panoramic view round the Regent's park
Hughes, S. H.
Panoramic view round the Regent's park
1831
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891-1915. H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915.
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891–1915
H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915
[1919]
 Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
circa 1587
 [Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820]
[1820]
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England) The Westminster Hotel :
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England)
The Westminster Hotel
[189-?]
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821-1898. Model of Brassica napus.
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821–1898
Model of Brassica napus
approximately 1880
 Dickinsons' comprehensive pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Dickinsons' comprehensive pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851
1854
Harris, Charles, -1795? Le catalogue des statues, bas-reliefs, busts, &c. :
Harris, Charles, -1795?
Le catalogue des statues, bas-reliefs, busts, &c.
1777
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765, author, illustrator, publisher. Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art :
Stukeley, William, 1687–1765
Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art
MDCCXXIV [1724]
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. The history of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England begun in the year 1641 :
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609–1674
The history of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England begun in the year 1641
1702-1704
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833, artist, printmakter, publisher. To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
To His Imperial Majesty, Alexander 1st., these four panoramic views of St. Petersburgh taken a century after its first foundation by Peter the Great are most humbly dedicated
[circa 1802]
Graves, George, 1754-1839. The naturalist's pocket-book, or, Tourist's companion :
Graves, George, 1754–1839
The naturalist's pocket-book, or, Tourist's companion
1818
 [Thomas Braythwait writing his will]
[Thomas Braythwait writing his will]
ca. 1607
 Helmingham herbal and bestiary.
Helmingham herbal and bestiary
circa 1500
 Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester :
Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester
[approximately 1860?]
 Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers.
Album of bird illustrations made from bird feathers
approximately 1880
 Aladdin, or, The Wonderful lamp :
Aladdin, or, The Wonderful lamp
[between 1876 and 1917]
 The Grand Vista :
The Grand Vista
1951
 A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...
A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ..
mid-19th century
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill. A slice of bread and butter /
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
A slice of bread and butter
[1857]
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker), creator. J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal.
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker)
J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal
[between 1830 and 1840]
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier), creator. Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832.
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier)
Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832
1832
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England) [Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee].
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England)
[Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee]
[1943]
Daveluy, Édouard, 1812-1894, lithographer. J. B. Peeters Chopin :
Daveluy, Édouard, 1812–1894
J. B. Peeters Chopin
[1840s?]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. King Richard II.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
King Richard II
[not after 1828]
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620-1685, cartographer. The bounds of the fortificatie of Gosport.
De Gomme, Bernard, 1620–1685
The bounds of the fortificatie of Gosport
approximately 1678
Patison, Jane M. Gleanings among the British ferns :
Patison, Jane M
Gleanings among the British ferns
1858
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750-1831, engraver. Select views in Great Britain /
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750–1831
Select views in Great Britain
[1813?]
Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835. Hayter's compendium :
Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835
Hayter's compendium
[ca. 1826]
Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount, 1795-1837. Antiquities of Mexico :
Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount, 1795–1837
Antiquities of Mexico
1831-1848
 The Sporting magazine ...
The Sporting magazine ..
1793-1870
Hutchisson, William Henry Florio, artist. Sixteen sketches illustrative of the siege and capture of Bhurtpore /
Hutchisson, William Henry Florio
Sixteen sketches illustrative of the siege and capture of Bhurtpore
1826
Grave, Joseph (Tailor), creator. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester
1820
Royal Hotel (Roslin, Scotland) The Royal Hotel, Roslin.
Royal Hotel (Roslin, Scotland)
The Royal Hotel, Roslin
[188-?]
Colebrook, Robert H., author, illustrator. Twelve views of places in the Kingdom of Mysore :
Colebrook, Robert H.
Twelve views of places in the Kingdom of Mysore
[1805]
John Fletcher (Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828.
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828
1828
West Sussex (England). County Council, creator.  Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst.
West Sussex (England). County Council
Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst
1916