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 [Metamorphic pictures].
[Metamorphic pictures]
[circa 1775]
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773
1773
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806.  Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl
ca. [1798?]
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788.  Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
1777-1781
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints published by W. Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Prints published by W. Hogarth
1762
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780
M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1797
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Manuscript notebook.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772
M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776
M DCC LXXVII [1777]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778
M DCC LXXIX [1779]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784
M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786
M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788
M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771
MDCCLXXII [1772]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782
M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792.  Joshua Reynolds archive,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Joshua Reynolds archive,
1749-1816
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1798
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790
M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
Blake, William, 1757-1827. William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray
1972
 Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Campbell, Colen, 1676-1729. Plates by Woolfe & Gandon for Vitruvius Britannicus.
Campbell, Colen, 1676–1729
Plates by Woolfe & Gandon for Vitruvius Britannicus
s.d
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton
1785
Martin, Phil., active 18th century. [Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady].
Martin, Phil., active 18th century
[Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady]
1757
Þormóður Torfason, 1636-1719. Gronlandia antiqva :
Þormóður Torfason, 1636–1719
Gronlandia antiqva
1715
Rocque, John, -1762. A map of the county of Middlesex :
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of the county of Middlesex
1757
 Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, to the present times :
Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, to the present times
1778-1793
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, illustrator. New designs in architecture :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
New designs in architecture
1792
 Picturesque views of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry, in England and Wales /
Picturesque views of the principal seats of the nobility and gentry, in England and Wales
[1786-1788]
Morris, J. H. The carpenter's companion for Chinese railing and gates :
Morris, J. H
The carpenter's companion for Chinese railing and gates
1765
Soldini, Francesco Maria. De anima brutorum commentaria.
Soldini, Francesco Maria
De anima brutorum commentaria
anno MDCCLXXVI [1776]
 The elegant repository and new-print magazine :
The elegant repository and new-print magazine
[1791-1792]
 Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant :
Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant
MDCCXV [1715]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Wallis, N. The carpenter's treasure :
Wallis, N
The carpenter's treasure
[1773]
 The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum.
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the capital and well-chosen collection of cabinet picture, of James Kirke, Esq., deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of the capital and well-chosen collection of cabinet picture, of James Kirke, Esq., deceased
[1788]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called England
1762
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]
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. The art of sound building, demonstrated in geometrical problems :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
The art of sound building, demonstrated in geometrical problems
MDCCXXV [1725]
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767. A correct view of the telegraph :
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767
A correct view of the telegraph
[1796]
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5-1820. Rural architecture, or, Designs from the simple cottage to the decorated villa /
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5–1820
Rural architecture, or, Designs from the simple cottage to the decorated villa
1790
Swinburne, Henry, 1743-1803, ill. Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776 :
Swinburne, Henry, 1743–1803
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776
MDCCLXXIX [1779]
Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1774. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church :
Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1774
The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church
1774
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819, ill. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester /
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester
1797
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The country builder's estimator, or, The architect's companion for estimating of new buildings ... : to which is added several new tables ... /
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The country builder's estimator, or, The architect's companion for estimating of new buildings ... : to which is added several new tables ...
1755
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]
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's polite recreation in drawing :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Bowles's polite recreation in drawing
[1779]
 24 caricatures /
24 caricatures
1771 [i.e. 1772]
 [Landscape views].
[Landscape views]
1794
 [Album of cut paper work].
[Album of cut paper work]
[179-?]
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31-1821. Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31–1821
Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
M,DCC,XCII [1792]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1788
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]
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732-1812, author. Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760 :
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732–1812
Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760
1798
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700-ca. 1783. Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari :
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700–ca. 1783
Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari
1745
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762-1834.  Account book.
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762–1834
Account book
1784 January 1-December 31
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc. The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc
The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
1721
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
Moore, Edward, 1712-1757. Fables for the female sex.
Moore, Edward, 1712–1757
Fables for the female sex
1744
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. The works of Anthony Raphael Mengs ...
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
The works of Anthony Raphael Mengs ..
1796
Lambert, Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, marquise de, 1647-1733. The worrs [i.e. works] of the Marchioness de Lambert ... Carefully translated from the French.
Lambert, Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, marquise de, 1647–1733
The worrs [i.e. works] of the Marchioness de Lambert ... Carefully translated from the French
1756
Essex, James, 1722-1784. A description and plan of the ancient timber bridge at Rochester,
Essex, James, 1722–1784
A description and plan of the ancient timber bridge at Rochester,
1783?]
Murry, Ann, 18th cent. The sequel to Mentoria, or, The young ladies instructor :
Murry, Ann, 18th cent
The sequel to Mentoria, or, The young ladies instructor
1799
Hall, Fayrer, author. The importance of the British plantations in America to this kingdom :
Hall, Fayrer
The importance of the British plantations in America to this kingdom
MDCCXXXI [1731]
Adair, James, ca. 1709-1783. The history of the American Indians :
Adair, James, ca. 1709–1783
The history of the American Indians
1775
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774, publisher
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid
[1755]
 Clemency to brutes :
Clemency to brutes
1761
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775-1852. [A drawing-book consisting of 33 original sketches supposedly
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775–1852
[A drawing-book consisting of 33 original sketches supposedly
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774, author. The perspective of architecture :
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
The perspective of architecture
MDCCLXI [1761]
Lamy, Bernard, 1640-1715. Perspective made easie, or, The art of representing all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all scituations :
Lamy, Bernard, 1640–1715
Perspective made easie, or, The art of representing all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all scituations
MDCCX [1710]
Montecuccoli, Raimondo, Prince, 1609-1680.  Compendio dell'arte militare del p[r]en[ci]pe Raimondo Montecuccoli tenente gen[er]ale dell'armi dell' augustiss:mo Imp:re Leopoldo.
Montecuccoli, Raimondo, Prince, 1609–1680
Compendio dell'arte militare del p[r]en[ci]pe Raimondo Montecuccoli tenente gen[er]ale dell'armi dell' augustiss:mo Imp:re Leopoldo
1754?
 Bath :
Bath
1748
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. All draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
All draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
[177-?]
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. A method to learn to design the passions :
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
A method to learn to design the passions
1734
Livingston, William, 1723-1790, author. A review of the military operations in North-America :
Livingston, William, 1723–1790
A review of the military operations in North-America
MDCCLVII [1757]
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765. Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres :
Bertram, Charles, 1723–1765
Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres
1757
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844. The carpenter's new guide :
Nicholson, Peter, 1765–1844
The carpenter's new guide
1793
 A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757 :
A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757
[1758?]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726, cartographer. Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam /
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam
[approximately 1705]
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Answer to objections against the London-docks.
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Answer to objections against the London-docks
1796
Bartlet, J. (John), 1716?-1772, author. The gentleman's farriery, or, A practical treatise, on the diseases of horses :
Bartlet, J. (John), 1716?-1772
The gentleman's farriery, or, A practical treatise, on the diseases of horses
MDCCLIV [1754]
Beattie, James, 1735-1803. Dissertations moral and critical.
Beattie, James, 1735–1803
Dissertations moral and critical
1783
Ramsay, Allan, 1713-1784. An essay on the naturalization of foreigners.
Ramsay, Allan, 1713–1784
An essay on the naturalization of foreigners
Printed in the year 1762
Great Britain. An Act more effectually to prevent the stealing of deer, and to repeal several former statutes made for the like purpose.
Great Britain
An Act more effectually to prevent the stealing of deer, and to repeal several former statutes made for the like purpose
1776
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748-1813.  Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles :
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748–1813
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles
MDCCLXXVI [1776]