Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
8
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
9
[The Souvenir Rose]
[approximately 1865?]
10
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Cambridgeshire
[1808]
11
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
12
Uncle Tom's cabin
1852
13
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
14
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
15
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
16
The forty thieves
[between 1837-1840]
17
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
18
In loving memory of George Bye
1895
19
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York
1851
20
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital
[1752]
21
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
22
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]
23
W. Alexander & Son
W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders
[approximately 1830?]
24
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
25
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
26
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
27
The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf
[approximately 1850]
28
George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities
[approximately 1846?]
29
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
30
St. John Ambulance Association
The triangular bandage
[circa 1915?]
31
In loving memory of Frederick Charles
1911
32
Apolla Quadrille Party
[approximately 1860?]
33
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
34
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
35
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
36
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
37
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
38
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
39
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
40
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
41
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
42
Parmenter, S., active 1821
An elegy
[1821?]
43
Sweet, Robert, 1783–1835
Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands
1827-28
44
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
45
Harlequin and Old Dame Trot
[between 1837-1840]
46
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
47
European polyorama
[approximately 1851]
48
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work
[1798?]
49
Pizarro
[between 1850--1862]
50
The Woodman's hut
[between 1837-1840]1
51
Sallis, William, 1782–1865
Sallis's comic play grammar
[ca. 1850?]
52
Anti-Corn Law League
[Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star]
[approximately 1844]
53
[Valentines card]
[approximately 1890?]
54
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides
1851
55
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ..
[1843?]
56
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
57
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Myriorama
[1824]
58
Wild flowers and their teachings
1848
59
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
60
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]
61
Bodington, John, -1727
Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard
1727
62
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love
mid-19th century
63
Der freischutz
[between 1840-1850]
64
Basebé, Charles Jones, approximately 1818–1880
The cabinet
[1841?]
65
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
66
W.T. Copeland & Sons
Portrait plate of Albert Smith
circa [1859?]
67
Harrow School
Harrow School
1931
68
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
69
National Festival in honor of the Centenary Birthday of Scotland's immortal Bard, Robert Burns
[1859]
70
P. J. Lara (Firm)
P. J. Lara
[approximately 1860-1880]
71
Dixon, S. (Carver)
[Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
1835
72
Brown, John, active 1861
John Brown
[approximately 1861]
73
Pumphrey & Day
Photographs of Wye scenery
[not before 1879]
74
Society for the Conversion &c. of Negroe Slaves
ca. 1820
75
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm)
[Bookmark, Royal Exchange Assurance
[approximately 1900?]
76
The miller's maid
[between 1840 and 1850]
77
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1825?]
78
Cut-paper flower arrangements
London?,
79
Grundy, T., (Boot maker)
Easy boots
[approximately 1851]
80
Photograph album of Ernest Philipp Fleischer's panorama of the Battle of Bannockburn
1888
81
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London]
1830
82
An arithmetical pastime
April 19th, 1798
83
[Broadside addressed to the Rev. G. A. Rogers, Vicar of Leominster]
January 10, 1850
84
Perring, John
Advertisement for hats and caps sold by John Perring, 85 Strand, London
between 1834-1845
85
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd.
Queen Victoria Memorial
1911
86
Mazeppa
[between 1837-1840]
87
Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire
1680 April 1
88
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861
1868
89
Fox, George
Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces
13 Octr. 1800
90
Dennis, Sarah, 1712–1761
Shellwork flower arrangement
circa 1730
91
Harlequin riddle-me, riddle-me-ree or, You can't guess what this may be : adapted only for Redington's characters and scenes
[between 1850 and 1876]
92
To the diletanti [sic] and lovers of the fine arts
[1830]
93
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
94
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Letters upon subjects of general interest from John Ruskin to various correspondents
1892
95
The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter
[1800?]
96
Anniversary dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, December 6th, 1853
1853
97
[Postcard with birthday wishes]
[approximately 1910]
98
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Historical and descriptive essays
1847
99
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers