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G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial :
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
Gwynn, John, 1713-1786, author. London and Westminster improved :
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855 /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
Roberts, lithographer. Spurgeon's :
Roberts
Spurgeon's
[approximately 1870]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker), creator. Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park.
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)
Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park
1851
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-, engraver. Edward Gilks, ornamental designer :
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
[Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
Nightingall, Miles, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ...
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ..
[1843?]
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
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work
[1798?]
Bodington, John, -1727. Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.
Bodington, John, -1727
Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard
1727
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1861-1862
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
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]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House
1808
Kane, Gregory, active 1851, creator. Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ... :
Kane, Gregory, active 1851
Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ...
1851
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys.
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys
[approximately 1850]
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
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]
Exhibition of Sir George Hayter's great historical pictures, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly :
Exhibition of Sir George Hayter's great historical pictures, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly
[1843]
Pinoli's Restaurant, creator. [Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London].
Pinoli's Restaurant
[Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London]
[192-?]
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]
Select engravings from a collection of pictures :
Select engravings from a collection of pictures
MDCCCXVIII [1818]
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London].
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London]
1830
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted
1812
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]
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]
Urch, Henry, creator. [Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London].
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
A Merry Christmas.
A Merry Christmas
[approximately 1880?]
School Board for London Certificate :
School Board for London Certificate
[1888]
Lloyd, John, active 1843, creator. John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer :
Lloyd, John, active 1843
John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer
[ca. 1843]
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace /
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace
MDCCCXLVI [1846]
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner :
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner
[between 1845 and 1857]
Dart, John, -1730. Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster :
Dart, John, -1730
Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster
[between 1723 and 1727]
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker. A new edition considerably enlarged, of Attitudes faithfully copied from nature :
Gillray, James, 1756–1815
A new edition considerably enlarged, of Attitudes faithfully copied from nature
[1807]
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]
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950, creator. B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur.
Shaw, Bernard, 1856–1950
B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur
[1923]
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam
1769 January 4
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner
1740 October 6
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work
1811
Palestine Pavilion.
Palestine Pavilion
[1924]
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]
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 note-book of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The note-book of William Blake
MCMXXXV [1935]
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 writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
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
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England
[1778]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, e publisher. A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased
[London] :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions
[1799]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice collection of modern pictures, which have constituted the very distinguished and universally admired gallery of that accomplished and truly spirited patron of the arts, the Rt. Hon. Lord de Tabley, deceased, at no. 24, Hill Street, Berkely Square :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very choice collection of modern pictures, which have constituted the very distinguished and universally admired gallery of that accomplished and truly spirited patron of the arts, the Rt. Hon. Lord de Tabley, deceased, at no. 24, Hill Street, Berkely Square
[1827]
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the valuable collection of engravings, the property of the late John Hoppner, Esq. R.A., sold by order of the executors :
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771–1842
A catalogue of the valuable collection of engravings, the property of the late John Hoppner, Esq. R.A., sold by order of the executors
[1828]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer. A catalogue of the select and reserved collection of very capital and valuable pictures, of Mr. Woodburn, Senior, retiring to the country, removed from his house at Knightsbridge :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the select and reserved collection of very capital and valuable pictures, of Mr. Woodburn, Senior, retiring to the country, removed from his house at Knightsbridge
[1821]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable and pleasing collection of chiefly high-finished Flemish and Dutch pictures, the property of Mrs. Harritz, of Limehouse, deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable and pleasing collection of chiefly high-finished Flemish and Dutch pictures, the property of Mrs. Harritz, of Limehouse, deceased
[1810]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the valuable library of the late Benjamin Way, Esq. of Denham. ... /
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of the valuable library of the late Benjamin Way, Esq. of Denham. ...
[1834]
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Hermes, Wilhelm. William Hermes album drawing copies :
Hermes, Wilhelm
William Hermes album drawing copies
[185-?]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased
[1873]
Meredith, George, 1828-1909, author. The letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell :
Meredith, George, 1828–1909
The letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell
1923
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the highly valuable and splendid pictures, of the Italian, Venetian & Flemish schools, the property of R. Westall, esq. R.A. :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the highly valuable and splendid pictures, of the Italian, Venetian & Flemish schools, the property of R. Westall, esq. R.A.
[1830]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the entire series of portraits of illustrious characters in the reign of Queen Elizabeth :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the entire series of portraits of illustrious characters in the reign of Queen Elizabeth
[1836]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey
[1871]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the beautiful collection of modern pictures, water-colour drawings, and objects of art of Charles Dickens, deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the beautiful collection of modern pictures, water-colour drawings, and objects of art of Charles Dickens, deceased
[1870]
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc. :
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc.
1848
Mayor Gallery. Adrian de Menasce, 1925-1995 :
Mayor Gallery
Adrian de Menasce, 1925-1995
©1996
Golden Cockerel Press, publisher. [Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]
Golden Cockerel Press
[Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]
[1943]
British Institution. [Catalogue of pictures by Italian, Spanish, Flemish, Dutch, and English masters :
British Institution
[Catalogue of pictures by Italian, Spanish, Flemish, Dutch, and English masters
1829
Service and anthems to be used upon Thursday the 18th day of November 1852 :
Service and anthems to be used upon Thursday the 18th day of November 1852
1852
Walters, Eurof, author. The serpent's presence /
Walters, Eurof
The serpent's presence
1954
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small collection, of principally the works of Morland :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small collection, of principally the works of Morland
[1799]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very valuable and entire collection of drawings and paintings in oil, of Sir Robert Ainslie, Bart. :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very valuable and entire collection of drawings and paintings in oil, of Sir Robert Ainslie, Bart.
1809
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the choice collection of pictures and of some antique and modern bronzes :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the choice collection of pictures and of some antique and modern bronzes
[1847]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very choice collection of pictures, of the highest class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the very choice collection of pictures, of the highest class
[1851]
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table :
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
[between 1866 and 1880]
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1806]
Harvey, William, 1578-1657, author. The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey /
Harvey, William, 1578–1657
The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey
[1928]
Pure poetry :
Pure poetry
1924
British Institution. Catalogue of the works of British artists :
British Institution
Catalogue of the works of British artists
1806-1867
Milton, John, 1608-1674, author. Paradise lost :
Milton, John, 1608–1674
Paradise lost
MCMCCCVII [1937]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the cabinet of antient drawings, the private collection of Mr. A. C. De Poggi :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the cabinet of antient drawings, the private collection of Mr. A. C. De Poggi
[1801]
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]
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, engraver. Memento :
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Memento
[1885?]
Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper :
Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper
[between 1868-1885]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small but capital collection of pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small but capital collection of pictures
[1794]