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Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
 A U.P.L. shopping expedition.
A U.P.L. shopping expedition
[ca. 1945?]
Pitter & Fox, creator. Pitter & Fox :
Pitter & Fox
Pitter & Fox
[approximately 1825]
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
 In ever loving memory of William George Banks :
In ever loving memory of William George Banks
1928
 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
 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
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799-1872. Contrasts :
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Flower time & fruit time.
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
 The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817.
The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817
[1817]
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. The virtuosi's museum :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
The virtuosi's museum
1778[-1781]
Reece & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society].
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
 [Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder) Butterflies :
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder)
Butterflies
made in 2011
 Specimens of sea weed.
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. Nicklin & Son :
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
Bedford Lemere & Co., photographer. Intérieurs anglais.
Bedford Lemere & Co.
Intérieurs anglais
circa 1900
W. & T. Gregson (Firm), creator. W. & T. Gregson :
W. & T. Gregson (Firm)
W. & T. Gregson
[approximately 1820]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England].
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]
[approximately 1930]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, creator. Packet of embossed gilt paper ornaments.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Packet of embossed gilt paper ornaments
1810?
Bush, Tracey.  British butterflies.
Bush, Tracey
British butterflies
[2004]
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871-1927, artist. Westminster Abbey fund :
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871–1927
Westminster Abbey fund
1920
 Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Estcourt, Thomas Grimston Bucknall, 1775-1853.  Sketchbooks.
Estcourt, Thomas Grimston Bucknall, 1775–1853
Sketchbooks
1826-1851
Hogan, Eileen, 1946- The poetry box /
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
The poetry box
[2003]
 Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield :
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
Mockett, Andrew, artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002?]
 My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine.
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine
mid-19th century
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813-1901, photographer.  The Royal album.
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813–1901
The Royal album
ca. 1860-1861
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator Scottish Widows' Fund :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund
[approximately 1913?]
 Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London.
Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London
1831
 I live for thee only.
I live for thee only
mid-19th century
 Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat :
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat
mid-19th century
 St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
mid-19th century
 Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined.
Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined
mid-19th century
Fox, George.  Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces.
Fox, George
Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces
13 Octr. 1800
 Science in sport, or, The pleasure of astronomy :
Science in sport, or, The pleasure of astronomy
[1804]
 Thou are all I wish.
Thou are all I wish
mid-19th century
 Will you share these with me?
Will you share these with me?
mid-19th century
 The circle of knowledge :
The circle of knowledge
[ca. 1850?]
 I will love thee ever dearly.
I will love thee ever dearly
mid-19th century
 The combat with the giant :
The combat with the giant
September 1st, 1796
 The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ...
The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ..
mid-19th century
 The new game of the multiplication table.
The new game of the multiplication table
[between 1830 and 1832]
P. J. Lara (Firm), creator. P. J. Lara :
P. J. Lara (Firm)
P. J. Lara
[approximately 1860-1880]
Dixon, S. (Carver), creator. [Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
Dixon, S. (Carver)
[Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
1835
 Cupid'a ariel ship.
Cupid'a ariel ship
mid-19th century
Fox, Geo. (George) A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit /
Fox, Geo. (George)
A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit
December 10th, 1801
 An arithmetical pastime :
An arithmetical pastime
April 19th, 1798
 The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake
12th May 1794
 If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...
If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ..
mid-19th century
 Forget me not bookmark.
Forget me not bookmark
ca. 1870?
 John Palmer mail coach token.
John Palmer mail coach token
1797
Williams, C., active 1840, author. The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures /
Williams, C., active 1840
The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures
1840
 Amid'st a meadow green and gay ...
Amid'st a meadow green and gay ..
mid-19th century
 This Cabinet :
This Cabinet
1834
 To my Valentine
To my Valentine
mid-19th century
 The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ...
The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ..
mid-19th century
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832-1893. Rose Hannah Hands sampler.
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832–1893
Rose Hannah Hands sampler
1840
 The hare and the tortoise :
The hare and the tortoise
Novr. 5th. 1849
Crafton, Edith Caroline, 1833- Edith C. Crafton science notebook, completed at South End House, Croydon.
Crafton, Edith Caroline, 1833–
Edith C. Crafton science notebook, completed at South End House, Croydon
ca.1850
 Fortunio & his seven gifted servants.
Fortunio & his seven gifted servants
1846
 Royal race course :
Royal race course
[ca. 1845?]
 Ladies and Gentlemen! :
Ladies and Gentlemen!
[approximately 195-?]
 Oh! Woe is me. My tender heart is pierced with cupid's fatal dart ...
Oh! Woe is me. My tender heart is pierced with cupid's fatal dart ..
mid-19th century
 The mirror of truth :
The mirror of truth
Jany. 1st, 1811
 Laurie's new and entertaining game of the golden goose.
Laurie's new and entertaining game of the golden goose
[1831]
 To thee my heart beats with affection sincerely.
To thee my heart beats with affection sincerely
mid-19th century
Gascoigne, George, -1577. The noble arte of venerie or hunting :
Gascoigne, George, -1577
The noble arte of venerie or hunting
[1575]
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
Jones and Co. (London, England) Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance.
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
 The royal wedding official programme :
The royal wedding official programme
2011
 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
 Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each.
Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each
[1839]
St. John Ambulance Association.  The triangular bandage /
St. John Ambulance Association
The triangular bandage
[circa 1915?]
 [Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top].
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51
 In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth :
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth
1944
Mockett, Andrew, book artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955 :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Miseries of human life /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
 Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
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?]
Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863. Lessons on trees /
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
Lessons on trees
[1855]
Whitbread and Company, creator. The Harrow, Wateringbury.
Whitbread and Company
The Harrow, Wateringbury
[between 1949 and 1955]
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator. Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society
[approximately 1914]
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
 Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables.
Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables
1860-1862
 In loving memory of George Bye :
In loving memory of George Bye
1895
 Character of forest trees.
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
 H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010.
H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010
2010
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England) Dison & Co., lace manufacturers :
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Dison & Co., lace manufacturers
[circa 1850?]
Thompson, Miss, active 1889, creator. Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton.
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
Greenwood, Jonathan, author. The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain.
Greenwood, Jonathan
The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain
[1715?]
 [Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
mid-19th century
Royal Academy (Gosport, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk.
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838-1924. Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger.
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838–1924
Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger
1888
John Thridgould & Co., creator. Rock me to sleep Teddy.
John Thridgould & Co.
Rock me to sleep Teddy
[approximately 1905]
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654. A direction for the English traviller :
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654
A direction for the English traviller
1643