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English, Harriet. Conversations and amusing tales :
English, Harriet
Conversations and amusing tales
1799
Tomkins, Charles, 1757-1823, ill. Eight views of Reading Abbey /
Tomkins, Charles, 1757–1823
Eight views of Reading Abbey
1791
Eames, John, -1744. Introductio brevissima ad perspectivam :
Eames, John, -1744
Introductio brevissima ad perspectivam
1765, Nov. 20
Tucker, Josiah, 1712-1799. Earnest and affectionate address to the people of England concerning the usual recreations on Shrove Tuesday.
Tucker, Josiah, 1712–1799
Earnest and affectionate address to the people of England concerning the usual recreations on Shrove Tuesday
[1750]
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684-1756, engraver. Ballet-costumes /
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684–1756
Ballet-costumes
[1735?]
Ireland, Samuel, -1800. Picturesque views on the River Thames :
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Thames
1792
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. A description of the villa of Horace Walpole, youngest son of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, at Strawberry-Hill, near Twickenham :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A description of the villa of Horace Walpole, youngest son of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, at Strawberry-Hill, near Twickenham
1774
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. The chase.
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
The chase
1796
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The builder's compleat assistant, or, a Library of arts and sciences absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general ... :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The builder's compleat assistant, or, a Library of arts and sciences absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general ...
1738
Ferraris, Josef Johan, Graf, 1726-1814. Carte chorographique des Pays-Bas Autrichiens ...
Ferraris, Josef Johan, Graf, 1726–1814
Carte chorographique des Pays-Bas Autrichiens ..
1777]
Smith, Adam, 1723-1790, author. An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations /
Smith, Adam, 1723–1790
An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712-1764. An essay on painting.
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712–1764
An essay on painting
1764
Hay, William, 1695-1755. Deformity: an essay.
Hay, William, 1695–1755
Deformity: an essay
1754
The new Oxford guide:
The new Oxford guide
1786
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788. Voyages de M. le marquis de Chastellux dans l'Amérique Septentrionale :
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734–1788
Voyages de M. le marquis de Chastellux dans l'Amérique Septentrionale
1786
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Select architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Select architecture
MDCCLVII [1757]
The Critical review, or, Annals of literature.
The Critical review, or, Annals of literature
1756-1817
Hirasawa, Kyokuzan, 1733-1791, author. Kayō hisō.
Hirasawa, Kyokuzan, 1733–1791
Kayō hisō
Kansei 1 [1789] shinsen
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. An excursion to Cheltenham, Birmingham, & Oxford, &c. &c. &c. :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
An excursion to Cheltenham, Birmingham, & Oxford, &c. &c. &c.
1782
Aglionby, William, d. 1705. Choice observations upon the art of painting :
Aglionby, William, d. 1705
Choice observations upon the art of painting
1719
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedral-church of Landaff :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedral-church of Landaff
1718
Combe, William, 1742-1823. A poetical epistle to Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knt. and President of the Royal Academy ...
Combe, William, 1742–1823
A poetical epistle to Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knt. and President of the Royal Academy ..
1777
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. A supplement to the four volumes of the Peerage of England :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
A supplement to the four volumes of the Peerage of England
1750
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768, author, illustrator. Monumenti antichi inediti /
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717–1768
Monumenti antichi inediti
MDCCLXVII [1767]
Fores, Samuel William, 1761-1838. Fores's new guide for foreigners,
Fores, Samuel William, 1761–1838
Fores's new guide for foreigners,
[179-?]
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768. Reflections concerning the imitation of the Grecian artists in painting and sculpture :
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717–1768
Reflections concerning the imitation of the Grecian artists in painting and sculpture
1766
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords. The report of the Lord's committees :
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords
The report of the Lord's committees
1719
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
1792
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794. The gentleman's guide.
Sayer, Robert, 1725–1794
The gentleman's guide
[17--]
Papillon, Jean-Michel, 1698-1776. Traité historique et pratique de la gravure en bois /
Papillon, Jean-Michel, 1698–1776
Traité historique et pratique de la gravure en bois
1766
Mason, James, 1710-1783. A view of Constantinople :
Mason, James, 1710–1783
A view of Constantinople
1750
Adolphus, John, 1768-1845. The British cabinet :
Adolphus, John, 1768–1845
The British cabinet
1799-1800
Gardiner, John Smallman, author. The art and the pleasures of hare-hunting :
Gardiner, John Smallman
The art and the pleasures of hare-hunting
MDCCL [1750]
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747-1827, author. Travels through the United States of North America :
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747–1827
Travels through the United States of North America
1799
King, William, 1685-1763. Oratio in Theatro Sheldoniano habita idibus Aprilibus, MDCCXLIX. die dedicationis Bibliothecae Radclivianae ...
King, William, 1685–1763
Oratio in Theatro Sheldoniano habita idibus Aprilibus, MDCCXLIX. die dedicationis Bibliothecae Radclivianae ..
[1749]
Solís, Antonio de, 1610-1686. Historia de la conquista de Mexico, problacion, y progressos de la America Septentrional conocida por el nombre de Nueva España /
Solís, Antonio de, 1610–1686
Historia de la conquista de Mexico, problacion, y progressos de la America Septentrional conocida por el nombre de Nueva España
1704
Charnock, John, 1756-1807. Prospectus and specimen of an history of marine architecture :
Charnock, John, 1756–1807
Prospectus and specimen of an history of marine architecture
1796
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767. The chronological historian: containing a regular account of all material transactions and occurrences, ecclesiastical, civil, and military, relating to the English affairs, from the invasion of the Romans, to the present time. ... :
Salmon, Thomas, 1679–1767
The chronological historian: containing a regular account of all material transactions and occurrences, ecclesiastical, civil, and military, relating to the English affairs, from the invasion of the Romans, to the present time. ...
MDCCXXIII [1723]
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611-1668. The art of painting:
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611–1668
The art of painting
1716
Pernety, Antoine-Joseph, 1716-1801. The history of a voyage to the Malouine (or Falkland) Islands, made in 1763 and 1764 :
Pernety, Antoine-Joseph, 1716–1801
The history of a voyage to the Malouine (or Falkland) Islands, made in 1763 and 1764
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Instructions in the art of drawing and painting :
Instructions in the art of drawing and painting
[between 1782 and 1807]
Simpson, Miss. Miss Simpson at Mrs Linton's Boarding-school, Foregate Street, Worcester.
Simpson, Miss
Miss Simpson at Mrs Linton's Boarding-school, Foregate Street, Worcester
ca. 1795
S. P. The story of Tom Cole :
S. P
The story of Tom Cole
1796
Gibson, J. (John), active 1750-1792, engraver. The road from London to Cambridge, Ely & Kings Lynn :
Gibson, J. (John), active 1750–1792
The road from London to Cambridge, Ely & Kings Lynn
[1769]
Adair, James, approximately 1709-1783, author. The history of the American Indians :
Adair, James, approximately 1709–1783
The history of the American Indians
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798. Voyage de découvertes a l'océan Pacifique du Nord et autour du monde :
Vancouver, George, 1757–1798
Voyage de découvertes a l'océan Pacifique du Nord et autour du monde
an 8 [1799 or 1800]
Lemau de la Jaisse. Plans des principales places de guerre et villes maritimes frontieres du royaume de France, distinguez par départemens, gouvernement generaux & particuliers des provinces, :
Lemau de la Jaisse
Plans des principales places de guerre et villes maritimes frontieres du royaume de France, distinguez par départemens, gouvernement generaux & particuliers des provinces,
1736
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768. Sterne's sentimental journey through France and Italy :
Sterne, Laurence, 1713–1768
Sterne's sentimental journey through France and Italy
1795
Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727-1785. A collection of prints after the sketches.
Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727–1785
A collection of prints after the sketches
1789
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792. Works in architecture.
Adam, Robert, 1728–1792
Works in architecture
1778-1779
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787. The history and antiquities of Windsor Castle, and the Royal College, and Chapel of St. George :
Pote, Joseph, 1704–1787
The history and antiquities of Windsor Castle, and the Royal College, and Chapel of St. George
1749
Thomson, William, 1746-1817. A tour in England and Scotland in 1785 /
Thomson, William, 1746–1817
A tour in England and Scotland in 1785
1788
Drummond, Alexander, -1769, author. Travels through different cities of Germany, Italy, Greece and several parts of Asia, as far as the banks of the Euphrates :
Drummond, Alexander, -1769
Travels through different cities of Germany, Italy, Greece and several parts of Asia, as far as the banks of the Euphrates
MDCCLIV [1754]
Labat, maître d'armes. The art of fencing, or, The use of the small sword /
Labat, maître d'armes
The art of fencing, or, The use of the small sword
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. The children of Thespis :
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818
The children of Thespis
1786-1788
Gough, Richard, 1735-1809. A comparative view of the antient monuments of India :
Gough, Richard, 1735–1809
A comparative view of the antient monuments of India
MDCCLXXXV [1785]
A reply to Observations on two trials at law, respecting Messieurs Adams's new-invented stucco :
A reply to Observations on two trials at law, respecting Messieurs Adams's new-invented stucco
1778
Bruce, James, 1730-1794. Travels to discover the source of the Nile :
Bruce, James, 1730–1794
Travels to discover the source of the Nile
1790
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great-Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great-Britain ...
1799
Maurice, Thomas, 1754-1824, author. Grove-Hill :
Maurice, Thomas, 1754–1824
Grove-Hill
1799
Luckombe, Philip, -1803. The beauties of England, or, A comprehensive view of the public structures, the seats of the nobility and gentry, the two universities, the cities, market towns, antiquities and curiosities, natural and artificial, for which this island is remarkable : including a circumstantial account of the curiosities of London and Westminster : divided into the respective counties and intended as a travelling pocket companion ...
Luckombe, Philip, -1803
The beauties of England, or, A comprehensive view of the public structures, the seats of the nobility and gentry, the two universities, the cities, market towns, antiquities and curiosities, natural and artificial, for which this island is remarkable : including a circumstantial account of the curiosities of London and Westminster : divided into the respective counties and intended as a travelling pocket companion ..
1757
Boothby, Brooke, Sir, 1743-1824. Sorrows :
Boothby, Brooke, Sir, 1743–1824
Sorrows
1796
Tielenburg, Gerrit. Gezichten der steeden, gebouwen en andere aanmerkelyke zaaken van Schotland en Yrland :
Tielenburg, Gerrit
Gezichten der steeden, gebouwen en andere aanmerkelyke zaaken van Schotland en Yrland
[ca. 1710]
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased) :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased)
[1764]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the curious museum of a Gentleman, deceased : consisting of a collection of cabinet pictures, drawings, fine prints, framed and glazed, bronzes, marbles, carvings in ivory, roman earthen ware, curious and valuable shells, minerals, fossils, and petrifactions, fine dresden, oriental, and old Chelsea ornamental procelane, some pieces of engraved crystal, a few volumes of very rare scarce books, two library book cases, a paair of elegnat inlaid commodes, curious old Japan cabinets, a capital piece of grotto work, and other valuable miscellaneous articles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at this Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Wednesday, May 11th."
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the curious museum of a Gentleman, deceased : consisting of a collection of cabinet pictures, drawings, fine prints, framed and glazed, bronzes, marbles, carvings in ivory, roman earthen ware, curious and valuable shells, minerals, fossils, and petrifactions, fine dresden, oriental, and old Chelsea ornamental procelane, some pieces of engraved crystal, a few volumes of very rare scarce books, two library book cases, a paair of elegnat inlaid commodes, curious old Japan cabinets, a capital piece of grotto work, and other valuable miscellaneous articles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at this Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Wednesday, May 11th."
[1791]
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
Neve, Richard. Arts improvement: or, Choice experiments and observations in building,
Neve, Richard
Arts improvement: or, Choice experiments and observations in building,
1703
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. Tour of the Isle of Wight.
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
Tour of the Isle of Wight
1790
Saint Yves, fl. 1750. Observations sur les arts,
Saint Yves, fl. 1750
Observations sur les arts,
1748
Martyn, Thomas, 1735-1825. The English connoisseur:
Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
The English connoisseur
1767
Marshall, Mr. (William), 1745-1818. Planting and ornamental gardening;
Marshall, Mr. (William), 1745–1818
Planting and ornamental gardening;
1785
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Lockington, John. Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers :
Lockington, John
Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers
[1785?]
Samwell, David, 1751-1798, author. A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook :
Samwell, David, 1751–1798
A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640- A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities :
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640–
A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities
MDCCLVII [1757]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Oxonia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Magna Carta Regis Johannis.
Magna Carta Regis Johannis
[1790?]
Canale, Giuseppe, 1725-1802. 119 etchings after original designs of Raffaelle ...
Canale, Giuseppe, 1725–1802
119 etchings after original designs of Raffaelle ..
1775
Upcott, William, 1779-1845. Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
Upcott, William, 1779–1845
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
1708-1875,
Smellie, William, 1740-1795. Account of the institution and progress of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland,
Smellie, William, 1740–1795
Account of the institution and progress of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland,
1782-84
Mensaert, Guillaume Pierre, 1711-1777. Le peintre amateur et curieux,
Mensaert, Guillaume Pierre, 1711–1777
Le peintre amateur et curieux,
1763
Porny, Mr. The elements of heraldry:
Porny, Mr
The elements of heraldry
MDCCLXV [1765]
Huddesford, George, 1749-1809. Warley :
Huddesford, George, 1749–1809
Warley
1778
Murray, Sarah, 1744-1811. A companion and useful guide to the beauties of Scotland, to the lakes of Westmoreland, Cumberland, and Lancashire, and to the curiosities in the district of Craven, in the West Riding of Yorkshire :
Murray, Sarah, 1744–1811
A companion and useful guide to the beauties of Scotland, to the lakes of Westmoreland, Cumberland, and Lancashire, and to the curiosities in the district of Craven, in the West Riding of Yorkshire
1799-1805
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved
1764
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
The Chester guide :
The Chester guide
[1795]
Rocque, John, -1762. A survey of the city and suburbs of Dublin :
Rocque, John, -1762
A survey of the city and suburbs of Dublin
1757
Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811. Anecdotes of eminent painters in Spain,
Cumberland, Richard, 1732–1811
Anecdotes of eminent painters in Spain,
1782
Sculptura historico-technica:
Sculptura historico-technica
1770
An abstract of an Answer lately publish'd to a pamphlet intitled Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's.
An abstract of an Answer lately publish'd to a pamphlet intitled Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's
1713
The artist's vade-mecum :
The artist's vade-mecum
1776 [i.e. 177-?]
The history of the city and county of Norwich. :
The history of the city and county of Norwich.
M.DCC.LXVIII [1768]
Venegas, Miguel, 1680-1764. Noticia de la California, y de su conquista temporal :
Venegas, Miguel, 1680–1764
Noticia de la California, y de su conquista temporal
1757
Sketchley, William. The cocker :
Sketchley, William
The cocker
1793
Enfield, William, 1741-1797. An essay towards the history of Leverpool /
Enfield, William, 1741–1797
An essay towards the history of Leverpool
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
A catalogue of pictures painted by J. Wright, of Derby :
A catalogue of pictures painted by J. Wright, of Derby
1785
A new guide to the city of Edinburgh :
A new guide to the city of Edinburgh
1792
Seeley, B. (Benton), author, illustrator, publisher. Stowe :
Seeley, B. (Benton)
Stowe
1769
Watts, William, 1752-1851, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry :
Watts, William, 1752–1851
The seats of the nobility and gentry
January 1st, 1779 [i.e. 1779-1786]