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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, 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]
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
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. Poetry and prose of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Poetry and prose of William Blake
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 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. The writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
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]
Lipski, Louis L., 1914-1979, author. Dated English delftware :
Lipski, Louis L., 1914–1979
Dated English delftware
©1984
Saint Anne, Soho (Parish) The inhabitants are respectfully informed
Saint Anne, Soho (Parish)
The inhabitants are respectfully informed
[1825]
Harvey, William, 1578-1657, author. The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey /
Harvey, William, 1578–1657
The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey
[1928]
George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936. The King's pictures :
George V, King of Great Britain, 1865–1936
The King's pictures
1930
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine, select and highly-valuable collection of capital and high-finished cabinet pictures, chiefly of the Flemish and Dutch schools : the exclusive property of a Gentleman of refine Taste : and purchased by him a a most liberal expence, during a visit to the Continent : comprising exquisite Bijoux of the first class, by the following great and celebrated Masters in the most perfect preservation, viz : Titian, N. Poussin, G. Poussin, Rubens, Teniers, Rembrandt, A. V. Ostade, Berchem, Wouvermans, C. du Jardin, W. V. de Velde, A. V. de Velde, Mieris, Boh, Van Huysum, Backbuysen : V. Toll, Polemberg : particularly the Creation of Eve by L. Caracci, a capital picture of the Master, a chef d'oeuvre : the Village Fete, an inimitable picture, replete with humour, by Jan Steen : a Calm, by W. V. De Velde : an Interior, by Van Toll : Christ and the Woman at the Well, by Rembrandt : the Flight into Egypt, a charming and perfect specimen of Albano : and two capital and high-finished pictures by Fran: and W. Mieris : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, May the 4th, 1805, at twelve o'clock.
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a genuine, select and highly-valuable collection of capital and high-finished cabinet pictures, chiefly of the Flemish and Dutch schools : the exclusive property of a Gentleman of refine Taste : and purchased by him a a most liberal expence, during a visit to the Continent : comprising exquisite Bijoux of the first class, by the following great and celebrated Masters in the most perfect preservation, viz : Titian, N. Poussin, G. Poussin, Rubens, Teniers, Rembrandt, A. V. Ostade, Berchem, Wouvermans, C. du Jardin, W. V. de Velde, A. V. de Velde, Mieris, Boh, Van Huysum, Backbuysen : V. Toll, Polemberg : particularly the Creation of Eve by L. Caracci, a capital picture of the Master, a chef d'oeuvre : the Village Fete, an inimitable picture, replete with humour, by Jan Steen : a Calm, by W. V. De Velde : an Interior, by Van Toll : Christ and the Woman at the Well, by Rembrandt : the Flight into Egypt, a charming and perfect specimen of Albano : and two capital and high-finished pictures by Fran: and W. Mieris : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, May the 4th, 1805, at twelve o'clock
[1805]
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]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries
[1844]
Ligertwood, Kenneth. Huntsmen of our time.
Ligertwood, Kenneth
Huntsmen of our time
1968
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]
Steeleye Span (Musical group) Below the salt /
Steeleye Span (Musical group)
Below the salt
1984
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist. Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
Dighton, Robert, 1752–1814
Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
published as the Act directs, 2 Sep. 1784
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]
Ormsby-Gore, William, 1779-1860. Manuscripts at Porkington,
Ormsby-Gore, William, 1779–1860
Manuscripts at Porkington,
1830?]
Randall, John. Old sports and sportsmen; or, The Willey country.
Randall, John
Old sports and sportsmen; or, The Willey country
1873
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905-1974. Down the river /
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905–1974
Down the river
1937
Calder, Robert, 1744 or 5-1818. The trial of Vice-Admiral Sir Rob. Calder :
Calder, Robert, 1744 or 5–1818
The trial of Vice-Admiral Sir Rob. Calder
1805
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England) Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall.
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England)
Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall
1845
Winkles, Benjamin. Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales;
Winkles, Benjamin
Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales;
1836-42
National Gallery (Great Britain) A catalogue of the pictures in the National Gallery.
National Gallery (Great Britain)
A catalogue of the pictures in the National Gallery
1845
 From the Third programme :
From the Third programme
1956
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]
Hutchinson, George Thomas, 1880-1948 The Heythrop Hunt /
Hutchinson, George Thomas, 1880–1948
The Heythrop Hunt
1935
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, 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]
 Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper :
Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper
[between 1868-1885]
Chipping Norton (England) Chipping-Norton register.
Chipping Norton (England)
Chipping-Norton register
1830]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher. R. Ackermann's repository of fashions :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
R. Ackermann's repository of fashions
1829
Hermes, Wilhelm. William Hermes album drawing copies :
Hermes, Wilhelm
William Hermes album drawing copies
[185-?]
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, 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]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. A provincial glossary :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
A provincial glossary
1811
Welcome, John, 1914- Fred Archer: his life and times
Welcome, John, 1914–
Fred Archer: his life and times
1967
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 a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1804]
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
 Walker's tour through England and Wales :
Walker's tour through England and Wales
January 2nd 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]
Lindsley, Kathleen, author. Pub signs for Samuel Webster :
Lindsley, Kathleen
Pub signs for Samuel Webster
April 1983
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
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. A practical illustration of Gilpin's day :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
A practical illustration of Gilpin's day
1824
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Lady from yesterday /
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Lady from yesterday
1939
 King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table :
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
[between 1866 and 1880]
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of an important collection of pictures, of the highest class :
Phillips, Mr.
A catalogue of an important collection of pictures, of the highest class
[1850]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of the very highest class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of the very highest class
[1852]
Metal Box Company, creator. 19th annual dinner :
Metal Box Company
19th annual dinner
1951
J. Green & Son (Firm), creator. [Paper label from a ream of paper produced by J. Green & Son, Hayle Mill, Maidstone, Kent].
J. Green & Son (Firm)
[Paper label from a ream of paper produced by J. Green & Son, Hayle Mill, Maidstone, Kent]
[approximately 1875?]
H. M. Trotter & Co., creator, publisher. Industrial Hall :
H. M. Trotter & Co.
Industrial Hall
[1904]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures
[1853]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq. :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq.
[1866]
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]
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]
Royal Society of British Artists. The exhibition of the Society of British Artists :
Royal Society of British Artists
The exhibition of the Society of British Artists
1832
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher) Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings :
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher)
Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings
February, 1815
 The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort.
The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort
1873
Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880. Handbook of the pictures in the International Exhibition of 1862 /
Taylor, Tom, 1817–1880
Handbook of the pictures in the International Exhibition of 1862
1862
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk
Printed in the year MDCCLXVII [1767]
Sparrman, Anders, 1748-1820. A voyage round the world with Captain James Cook in H.M.S. Resolution /
Sparrman, Anders, 1748–1820
A voyage round the world with Captain James Cook in H.M.S. Resolution
1944
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762-1834.  Account book.
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762–1834
Account book
1784 January 1-December 31
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. A catalogue of engravers,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers,
1763
Walsingham Priory. Redditus sequentes ex antiquo manuscripto continente tota Biblia,
Walsingham Priory
Redditus sequentes ex antiquo manuscripto continente tota Biblia,
1823?]
 Hop-o' my-thumb and the seven league boots /
Hop-o' my-thumb and the seven league boots
[1853]
England and Wales. An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches :
England and Wales
An ordinance prohibiting cock-matches
1654
Keenan, Frances, fl. 1807-1813, ill. A select collection of views in the county of Devon :
Keenan, Frances, fl. 1807–1813
A select collection of views in the county of Devon
1800
 Pure poetry :
Pure poetry
1924
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818, author, illustrator. Designs for the pavillon at Brighton :
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
Designs for the pavillon at Brighton
1808
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706-1753. A new book of ornaments :
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706–1753
A new book of ornaments
[approximately 1752?]
Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799-1856. How to sketch from nature, or, Perspective and its application /
Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799–1856
How to sketch from nature, or, Perspective and its application
[1856]
Churchyard, Harriet, 1836-1926. Album of drawings.
Churchyard, Harriet, 1836–1926
Album of drawings
[late 19th century]
Royal Veterinary College (London, England) Annual report /
Royal Veterinary College (London, England)
Annual report
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, sold by order of the assignees of Mr. Michael Bryan :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, sold by order of the assignees of Mr. Michael Bryan
[1810]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of an assemblage of Spanish and Italian pictures:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of an assemblage of Spanish and Italian pictures
[1810]
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?]
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]
Richardson, Moses Aaron, 1793-1871. A collection of armorial bearings, inscriptions, etc.,
Richardson, Moses Aaron, 1793–1871
A collection of armorial bearings, inscriptions, etc.,
1820
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809-1877. The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated /
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809–1877
The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated
1851
 Sporting pictures at Lavington Park /
Sporting pictures at Lavington Park
1927
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books :
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England)
A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books
1805
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]
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]
Christie & Manson auctioneer publisher Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq. :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq.
[1845]
 An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints :
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints
1986
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Together and alone :
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Together and alone
1945
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed
1795