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Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802. Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime /
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
White Hart Inn and Family Hotel (Winchester, England). Clarke S. Mallett :
White Hart Inn and Family Hotel (Winchester, England)
Clarke S. Mallett
[188-?]
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-, engraver. Edward Gilks, ornamental designer :
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
Palestine Pavilion.
Palestine Pavilion
[1924]
Walter, John. A tour in North Wales.
Walter, John
A tour in North Wales
1817
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?]
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England) A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters :
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
London & County Banking Company, creator. A couple of hundred just to go with :
London & County Banking Company
A couple of hundred just to go with
1900
Morton, Edward, artist. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday :
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955].
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
S.A., her book.
S.A., her book
approximately 1920?
[Panorama of popular printed images].
[Panorama of popular printed images]
[circa 1680]
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
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593-1649, author. The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada /
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593–1649
The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada
MCMXXXVIII [1938]
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co., creator. Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses.
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co.
Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses
[1823]
A bit of rock from Boston.
A bit of rock from Boston
[approximately 1900]
Leicester Society of Artists, creator. The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary.
Leicester Society of Artists
The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary
[1891]
Corrall, Christopher, active 1772, creator. Billhead of Christopher Corrall and Daniel Blachford, gold and silver lacemen, London, for purchases made by Barrington Buggin Esq., May 13th, 1772.
Corrall, Christopher, active 1772
Billhead of Christopher Corrall and Daniel Blachford, gold and silver lacemen, London, for purchases made by Barrington Buggin Esq., May 13th, 1772
1772
Walker Art Gallery. Fourteenth autumn exhibition of pictures in oil and water-colours :
Walker Art Gallery
Fourteenth autumn exhibition of pictures in oil and water-colours
[1884]
The low back'd chair :
The low back'd chair
[mid 19th century]
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ...
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ..
[1788]
Queen Hotel (Chester, England) Queen Hotel :
Queen Hotel (Chester, England)
Queen Hotel
[188-?]
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker), creator. J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal.
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker)
J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal
[between 1830 and 1840]
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner :
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner
[between 1845 and 1857]
A Merry Christmas.
A Merry Christmas
[approximately 1880?]
[Chinese decorative packaging labels].
[Chinese decorative packaging labels]
[approximately 1950?]
King's Arms & Castle Hotel (Kenilworth, England) King's Arms & Castle Hotel :
King's Arms & Castle Hotel (Kenilworth, England)
King's Arms & Castle Hotel
[May 15th, 1891]
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- cartographer. [The travellers guide :
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[The travellers guide
[1686?]
Brearey & Myers (Firm : York, England), creator. [Letter from Brearey & Myers to Thorpe, Black Swan, York, for order of a New Phaeton for Miss Robinson, Hammerton Hall]
Brearey & Myers (Firm : York, England)
[Letter from Brearey & Myers to Thorpe, Black Swan, York, for order of a New Phaeton for Miss Robinson, Hammerton Hall]
June 11th, 1828
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England) The Westminster Hotel :
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England)
The Westminster Hotel
[189-?]
[Thomas Braythwait writing his will]
[Thomas Braythwait writing his will]
ca. 1607
Helmingham herbal and bestiary.
Helmingham herbal and bestiary
circa 1500
Letter to the Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society (?) requesting information on lectures or literary proceedings,
Letter to the Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society (?) requesting information on lectures or literary proceedings,
[1847]
Geo. Wostenholm & Sons's, creator. Geo. Wostenholm & Son's celebrated I+XL razors.
Geo. Wostenholm & Sons's
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's celebrated I+XL razors
[1880?]
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]
Coburn, Alvin Langdon, 1882-1966, photographer. Moor Park, Rickmansworth :
Coburn, Alvin Langdon, 1882–1966
Moor Park, Rickmansworth
1914
London Transport Executive. [Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service].
London Transport Executive
[Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service]
[1951]
Pinoli's Restaurant, creator. [Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London].
Pinoli's Restaurant
[Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London]
[192-?]
[Print of 2 gentlemen in a field with two dogs].
[Print of 2 gentlemen in a field with two dogs]
[186-?]
W. & J. Proud, coach builder, creator. Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of the late Sir Musgrave Brisco in Carlisle from July 21, 1886 to December 19, 1886.
W. & J. Proud, coach builder
Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of the late Sir Musgrave Brisco in Carlisle from July 21, 1886 to December 19, 1886
1887
W. Stobart Junior & Co., creator. Billhead recording coal purchased by W. Walters from W. Stobart Junr. & Co.
W. Stobart Junior & Co.
Billhead recording coal purchased by W. Walters from W. Stobart Junr. & Co
[1840?]
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
1819
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
[1819?]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851. Turner's rivers of England :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Turner's rivers of England
1883
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. The harbours of England /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
The harbours of England
1856
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The complete writings of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The complete writings of William Blake
MCMLVII [1957]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The note-book of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The note-book of William Blake
MCMXXXV [1935]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil
1937
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. Poetry and prose of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Poetry and prose of William Blake
1935
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
Mr. Stanley (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the numerous and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, & Dutch pictures, the property of a Gentleman, deceased :
Mr. Stanley (Firm)
A catalogue of the numerous and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, & Dutch pictures, the property of a Gentleman, deceased
[1832]
Southgate, James Webb, -1842, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a collection of rare English portraits, the property of Henry Llewellyn, Esq. (being the remaining portion) :
Southgate, James Webb, -1842
Catalogue of a collection of rare English portraits, the property of Henry Llewellyn, Esq. (being the remaining portion)
[1828]
Keystone View Company, publisher, manufacturer. British Isles.
Keystone View Company
British Isles
[1895-1913]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of that distinguished amateur Domenic de Bast :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the genuine collection of that distinguished amateur Domenic de Bast
[1833]
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the valuable library of books & books of prints of the late A. Gilmore, Esq :
Phillips, Mr.
Catalogue of the valuable library of books & books of prints of the late A. Gilmore, Esq
[1842]
Steeleye Span (Musical group) Below the salt /
Steeleye Span (Musical group)
Below the salt
1984
Sotheby and Son, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the select and valuable classical library of the late Rev. Abel Wainewright, LL. B. of Trinity College, Cambridge :
Sotheby and Son
Catalogue of the select and valuable classical library of the late Rev. Abel Wainewright, LL. B. of Trinity College, Cambridge
[1829]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of fine proofs, and early impressions of Sir R. Strange's works :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a collection of fine proofs, and early impressions of Sir R. Strange's works
[1836]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a portion of the gallery of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Lucca :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of a portion of the gallery of His Royal HIghness the Duke of Lucca
[1840]
Saville Theatre (London, England), creator. Bernard Delfont & Tom Arnold present Harry Secombe in Pickwick :
Saville Theatre (London, England)
Bernard Delfont & Tom Arnold present Harry Secombe in Pickwick
[approximately 1963?]
A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales :
A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
[1790]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very capital, valuable and highly important collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures of the late Ph; Panné, Esq., of Great George Street, Hanover Square, deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very capital, valuable and highly important collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures of the late Ph; Panné, Esq., of Great George Street, Hanover Square, deceased
[1819]
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very choice collection of pictures, remarkable for their interesting character, being specimens of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, and many fine examples of the British schools of art .:
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of a very choice collection of pictures, remarkable for their interesting character, being specimens of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, and many fine examples of the British schools of art
[1832]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a selection from the capital collection of pictures of His Excellency the Prince De Tallyrand :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a selection from the capital collection of pictures of His Excellency the Prince De Tallyrand
[1833]
Mayor Gallery. Adrian de Menasce, 1925-1995 :
Mayor Gallery
Adrian de Menasce, 1925-1995
©1996
Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday :
Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday
, [between 1866 and 1880]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very valuable collection of engravings, of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English Schools :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very valuable collection of engravings, of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English Schools
[1854]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the collection of old English plate, pictures, water-colour drawings, and engravings, of J.P. Dexter, Esq., deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the collection of old English plate, pictures, water-colour drawings, and engravings, of J.P. Dexter, Esq., deceased
[1872]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of pictures, the entire property of a gentleman :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of pictures, the entire property of a gentleman
[1831]
Stanley, George (Auctioneer), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the finished drawings in water colours, by John Glover, Esq. :
Stanley, George (Auctioneer)
A catalogue of all the finished drawings in water colours, by John Glover, Esq.
[1830]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most valuable, curious and learned collection of antient gems :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most valuable, curious and learned collection of antient gems
[1801]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author. A companion to Mr. Bullock's London Museum and Pantherion : containing a brief description of upwards of fifteen thousand natural and foreign curiosities, antiquities, and productions of the fine arts, collected during seventeen years of arduous research, and at an expense of thirty thousand pounds : and now open for public inspection in the Egyptian Temple, just erected for its reception, in Piccadilly, London, opposite the end of Bond-Street /
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
A companion to Mr. Bullock's London Museum and Pantherion : containing a brief description of upwards of fifteen thousand natural and foreign curiosities, antiquities, and productions of the fine arts, collected during seventeen years of arduous research, and at an expense of thirty thousand pounds : and now open for public inspection in the Egyptian Temple, just erected for its reception, in Piccadilly, London, opposite the end of Bond-Street
1812
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the small but valuable collection of pictures of the late John Ewer, Esq. of Bedford Square :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the small but valuable collection of pictures of the late John Ewer, Esq. of Bedford Square
[1832]
Foster and Son (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a very important and beautiful collection of Italian & Dutch pictures of the highest quality, formed with great liberality and taste from the most renowned collections :
Foster and Son (London, England)
Catalogue of a very important and beautiful collection of Italian & Dutch pictures of the highest quality, formed with great liberality and taste from the most renowned collections
[1852]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of valuable pictures, by admired artists of the Dutch, Flemish & French schools :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of valuable pictures, by admired artists of the Dutch, Flemish & French schools
[1831]
S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson (Firm), auctioneer. Catalogue of the entire and very choice cabinet of engravings & etchings, the property of a collector :
S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson (Firm)
Catalogue of the entire and very choice cabinet of engravings & etchings, the property of a collector
1853
Christie, Manson, & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased :
Christie, Manson, & Woods
Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased
[1872]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ...
1818
Mudd, James, 1821-1906. Photograph album of scenes in the Lake District, Cheshire, Scotland, and Wales.
Mudd, James, 1821–1906
Photograph album of scenes in the Lake District, Cheshire, Scotland, and Wales
1860s
[Label of the White Swan Hotel :
[Label of the White Swan Hotel
[approximately 1950?]
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842, auctioneer. A catalogue of a valuable collection of original drawings, by the greatest Masters of all the schools :
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771–1842
A catalogue of a valuable collection of original drawings, by the greatest Masters of all the schools
[1819]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints
[1824]
Squibb, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters :
Squibb, Mr.
A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters
[1832]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art
[1835]
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ... :
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ...
[1835]
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland :
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland
[1828]
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England), creator. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester :
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester
1797? December 4
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and valuable library of books of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Liverpool, deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the genuine and valuable library of books of the Rt Hon. the Earl of Liverpool, deceased
[1829]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a superb assemblage of ornamental Parisian furniture and porcelain :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a superb assemblage of ornamental Parisian furniture and porcelain
[1827]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer. A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank
[1834]
Carey, William, 1759-1839, author. Lorenzo's critical letters (second series) :
Carey, William, 1759–1839
Lorenzo's critical letters (second series)
1834-1835
Greenwood and Co., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the valuable collection of stained glass :
Greenwood and Co.
A catalogue of the valuable collection of stained glass
[1803]
Daily Mail (London, England), creator. The Daily Mail exhibition guide :
Daily Mail (London, England)
The Daily Mail exhibition guide
[approximately 1924]