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The maritime flags of all nations.
The maritime flags of all nations
4th Jany. 1832
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture :
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture
1841
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ...
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..
1808
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Letters upon subjects of general interest from John Ruskin to various correspondents.
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Letters upon subjects of general interest from John Ruskin to various correspondents
1892
Rocque, John, -1762. The environs of London :
Rocque, John, -1762
The environs of London
[1763]
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818-1878. Annals of the artists of Spain /
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818–1878
Annals of the artists of Spain
1848
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England), creator. [Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England)
[Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
1812
Browne, Alexander, active 1660-1677. Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching :
Browne, Alexander, active 1660–1677
Ars pictoria, or, An academy treating of drawing, limning, painting, etching
1675
Kyan, John Howard, 1774-1850. On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed /
Kyan, John Howard, 1774–1850
On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed
1838
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795–1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811. Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon.
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon
1808
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools :
Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842
The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools
1836
Gulflocher, Leopolde. Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre.
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]
[The Popish Plot]
[The Popish Plot]
[1679?]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. A general history of quadrupeds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
A general history of quadrupeds
1811
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The Great Exhibition "wot is to be", or, Probable results of the industry of all nations in the year '51 : showing what is to be exhibited, who is to exhibit it; in short, how its [!] all going to be done /
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The Great Exhibition "wot is to be", or, Probable results of the industry of all nations in the year '51 : showing what is to be exhibited, who is to exhibit it; in short, how its [!] all going to be done
1850
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company :
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890. Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England :
Scott, William Bell, 1811–1890
Antiquarian gleanings in the North of England
[1851]
Pierce, Constance. Sketchbook,
Pierce, Constance, born 1946
Sketchbook,
1995
Happy may they birthday be.
Happy may they birthday be
[1880?]
[Postcard with birthday wishes].
[Postcard with birthday wishes]
[approximately 1910]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. In montibus sanctis :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
In montibus sanctis
1885
Jersey algae.
Jersey algae
1860
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler), creator. Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler :
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer :
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
[approximately 1870]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, artist. Myriorama.
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Myriorama
[1824]
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706. Les delices de l'Italie :
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706
Les delices de l'Italie
1707
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804, author. Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c. :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c.
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, ill. Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Microcosm, or, A picturesque delineation of the arts, agriculture, manufactures, &c. of Great Britain : in a series of above six hundred groups of small figures for the embellishment of landscape ... : the whole accurately drawn from nature, and etched
1808
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Ancient topography of London :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Ancient topography of London
1815
White, George Francis, 1808-1898. Views in India :
White, George Francis, 1808–1898
Views in India
1836-1837
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Furness, F., creator. F. Furness, painter and gilder :
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
The Chinese silk manufactory represented in twelve copper plates
The Chinese silk manufactory represented in twelve copper plates
[between 1771 and 1785]
Coleman, Edmund T. Scenes from the snow-fields;
Coleman, Edmund T
Scenes from the snow-fields;
1859
Description of Marshall's Grand historical peristrephic panorama of the coronation of His Majesty George IV :
Description of Marshall's Grand historical peristrephic panorama of the coronation of His Majesty George IV
1823
Wood, Charles H., fl. 1840-1870. [Engraved shell depicting the Great Eastern steamship]
Wood, Charles H., fl. 1840–1870
[Engraved shell depicting the Great Eastern steamship]
[ca. 1859]
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England), creator. Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England)
Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight
[late 19th century]
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn :
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album.
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album
1853-1855
Burchell, William J. (William John), 1781-1863. Travels in the interior of southern Africa /
Burchell, William J. (William John), 1781–1863
Travels in the interior of southern Africa
1822-1824
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. [A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891-1915. H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915.
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891–1915
H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915
[1919]
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821-1898. Model of Brassica napus.
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821–1898
Model of Brassica napus
approximately 1880
Probert, John, active 1764, cartographer, surveyor. A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady :
Probert, John, active 1764
A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady
1767
Aesop's Fables :
Aesop's Fables
1687
Boys Clothing House (London, England), creator. The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co. :
Boys Clothing House (London, England)
The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co.
[approximately 1864?]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker), creator. Tender feet :
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker)
Tender feet
[approximately 1851]
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901. Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861 :
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861
1868
London interiors:
London interiors
[1841-1844]
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
1749
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540, artist. Maximiliani König Zeughauss.
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540
Maximiliani König Zeughauss
between 1504 and 1508
Hughes, S. H., engraver. Panoramic view round the Regent's park
Hughes, S. H.
Panoramic view round the Regent's park
1831
Rawlings, James, active 1862. Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine :
Rawlings, James, active 1862
Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine
1862?
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820]
[1820]
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England) The Westminster Hotel :
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England)
The Westminster Hotel
[189-?]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride :
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride
[approximately 1905]
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879, author. The origin and progress of the art of writing :
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
The origin and progress of the art of writing
MDCCCLIII [1853]
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633-1669. The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts :
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633–1669
The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts
1669
Hunsley, William, ill. Costumes of the Madras Army /
Hunsley, William
Costumes of the Madras Army
1841
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832. The provincial antiquities and picturesque scenery of Scotland :
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
The provincial antiquities and picturesque scenery of Scotland
1826
Henderson, F. (Clothier), creator. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
Mazeppa
Mazeppa
[between 1837-1840]
A tribute to beautiful love! :
A tribute to beautiful love!
1844
Sansom, Francis, active 1784-1799, etcher. Pigmy revels, or, All alive at Lilliput
Sansom, Francis, active 1784–1799
Pigmy revels, or, All alive at Lilliput
1800-1801
Sinclair, George, 1786-1834, author. Hortus ericaeus woburnensis, or, A catalogue of heaths, in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey :
Sinclair, George, 1786–1834
Hortus ericaeus woburnensis, or, A catalogue of heaths, in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey
MDCCCXXV [1825]
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester.
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester
1881
The language of flowers.
The language of flowers
[approximately 1860]
To be disposed of :
To be disposed of
[approximately 1850]
[Valentines card].
[Valentines card]
[approximately 1870]
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd., creator, publisher. Queen Victoria Memorial :
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd.
Queen Victoria Memorial
1911
By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ...
By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ..
mid-19th century
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1754
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. History of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1797-1804
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788-1835. Six sketches in Germany.
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788–1835
Six sketches in Germany
[1822?]
Happy families
Happy families
[186-?]
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England), creator. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse :
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse
[mid 19th century]
Simkin, Henry James, -1896, creator. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson]
1891
Miller & Sons (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829-1894, artist, lithographer. Sketches in Madeira /
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829–1894
Sketches in Madeira
1851
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Antiquities of London and its environs /
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Antiquities of London and its environs
1791-[1800]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Africa :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Africa
MDC LXX [1670]
Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face :
Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face
1815
Field, William, 1854-1932. William Field scrapbook.
Field, William, 1854–1932
William Field scrapbook
1895
J. Somalvico & Co. Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope :
J. Somalvico & Co
Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope
[between 1842 and 1850]
J.S. Fry & Sons. Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.
J.S. Fry & Sons
Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie
ca. 1909