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Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851. Doing the thing and the thing done :
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
Doing the thing and the thing done
[1818]
Batey, Jackie. My favourite souvenir =
Batey, Jackie
My favourite souvenir =
2005
King, Ronald, 1932- Hick, hack, hock.
King, Ronald, 1932–
Hick, hack, hock
1995
Read, Beatrice. Boulogne :
Read, Beatrice
Boulogne
[1898]
Donnelly, Robert. The miner and the rose /
Donnelly, Robert
The miner and the rose
[189-?]
Walker, Frederick, 1840-1875. Fishing in the Great Bahama Bank.
Walker, Frederick, 1840–1875
Fishing in the Great Bahama Bank
[1861]
[Dancers at a ball].
[Dancers at a ball]
[mid-19th century]
[Panorama of Hamburg]
[Panorama of Hamburg]
[1845]
Nash, John, 1752-1835, author, publisher. The Royal Pavilion at Brighton :
Nash, John, 1752–1835
The Royal Pavilion at Brighton
[1826]
The British imperial calendar for the year of Our Lord 1829 :
The British imperial calendar for the year of Our Lord 1829
1829
Burgess, Henry William, approximately 1792-1844. Studies of trees.
Burgess, Henry William, approximately 1792–1844
Studies of trees
1837
Cats, Jacob, 1577-1660. Alle de wercken, so ouden als nieuvven /
Cats, Jacob, 1577–1660
Alle de wercken, so ouden als nieuvven
1658
Cox, David, 1783-1859. A series of progressive lessons intended to elucidate the art of landscape painting in water colours.
Cox, David, 1783–1859
A series of progressive lessons intended to elucidate the art of landscape painting in water colours
1812
Cruso, John, d. 1681. Militarie instructions for the cavallrie: or Rules and directions for the service of horse :
Cruso, John, d. 1681
Militarie instructions for the cavallrie: or Rules and directions for the service of horse
MDCXXXII [1632]
Dati, Agostino, 1420-1478. [Elegantiolae].
Dati, Agostino, 1420–1478
[Elegantiolae]
[circa 1480]
Brodie and Dowding. Preparing for the press, an historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral.
Brodie and Dowding
Preparing for the press, an historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral
[1813?]
Guide to the county of Wicklow :
Guide to the county of Wicklow
1835
Eller, Irvin, author. The history of Belvoir castle, from the Norman conquest to the nineteenth century :
Eller, Irvin
The history of Belvoir castle, from the Norman conquest to the nineteenth century
MDCCCXLI [1841]
Virgil, author. Here fynyssheth the boke yf [sic] Eneydos /
Virgil
Here fynyssheth the boke yf [sic] Eneydos
[not before 23 June 1490]
Wallis, N. The carpenter's treasure :
Wallis, N
The carpenter's treasure
[1773]
Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989. Country matters /
Leighton, Clare, 1898–1989
Country matters
1937
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum.
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. The life and adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit /
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
The life and adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit
[1872]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the splendid, choice, and curious library of P.A. Hanrott, Esq.
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of the splendid, choice, and curious library of P.A. Hanrott, Esq
[[1834]
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]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most superb and truly valuable collection of pictures, containing admirable and celebrated specimens, chef d'œuvres of the principal masters of the Italian, Flemish, Dutch, and French schools, being the united cabinet of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart. and George Hibbert, Esq. :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most superb and truly valuable collection of pictures, containing admirable and celebrated specimens, chef d'œuvres of the principal masters of the Italian, Flemish, Dutch, and French schools, being the united cabinet of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart. and George Hibbert, Esq.
[1802]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher, A catalogue of the very curious and valuable museum :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very curious and valuable museum
[1810]
Rook, Anne, book artist, publisher. Papiers peints - wallpapers :
Rook, Anne
Papiers peints - wallpapers
2010
Malton, James, 1761-1803, author, engraver. A collection of designs for rural retreats, as villas :
Malton, James, 1761–1803
A collection of designs for rural retreats, as villas
[1802]
Troili, Giulio, 1613-1685. Paradossi per pratticare la prospettiua senza saperla :
Troili, Giulio, 1613–1685
Paradossi per pratticare la prospettiua senza saperla
1683
Vaux, Calvert, 1824-1895, author. Villas and cottages :
Vaux, Calvert, 1824–1895
Villas and cottages
1857
Ingoldsby, Thomas, 1788-1845. The Ingoldsby legends, or, Mirth and marvels /
Ingoldsby, Thomas, 1788–1845
The Ingoldsby legends, or, Mirth and marvels
1865
Williams, D. E. The life and correspondence of Sir Thomas Lawrence, Kt. :
Williams, D. E
The life and correspondence of Sir Thomas Lawrence, Kt.
1831
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, author, engraver. The new Vitruvius Britannicus :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
The new Vitruvius Britannicus
MDCCCII-MDCCCVIII [1802-1808]
Drawings of French, Italian, and English churches.
Drawings of French, Italian, and English churches
1851-1859
Bodman, Sarah. Flowers in hotel rooms.
Bodman, Sarah
Flowers in hotel rooms
2003
Young, T., surveyor. Practical geometry, or, A new and easy method of treating that art :
Young, T., surveyor
Practical geometry, or, A new and easy method of treating that art
[1810]
Badcock, John, active 1816-1830, author. The grooms' oracle, and pocket stable directory :
Badcock, John, active 1816–1830
The grooms' oracle, and pocket stable directory
1831
International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases (2nd : 1969 : Paris, France) Equine infectious diseases II.
International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases (2nd : 1969 : Paris, France)
Equine infectious diseases II
(1970)
Dadd, George H., 1813-1868, author, publisher. The advocate of veterinary reform and outlines of anatomy and physiology of the horse :
Dadd, George H., 1813–1868
The advocate of veterinary reform and outlines of anatomy and physiology of the horse
1850
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
Steeley, Frank, illustrator. Bacon's "Excelsior" drawing cards :
Steeley, Frank
Bacon's "Excelsior" drawing cards
[1893?]
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]
Morling, Katharine, artist. Rummage and gather.
Morling, Katharine
Rummage and gather
2016
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, drawings and studies by that ingenious and very admired artist, R. Freebairn, Esq. Dec. :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, drawings and studies by that ingenious and very admired artist, R. Freebairn, Esq. Dec.
[1810]
Almack's, King Street, St. James's Square :
Almack's, King Street, St. James's Square
[1816]
Industrial exhibition of all nations.
Industrial exhibition of all nations
[1851]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of fine proofs, and early impressions of Sir R. Strange's works :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a collection of fine proofs, and early impressions of Sir R. Strange's works
[1836]
Postmortem carte de visite portraits of children.
Postmortem carte de visite portraits of children
circa 1865-1890
Francis Brothers, & Pott, creator. Manufacturers of Roman and Parian cement, plaster of paris, and anticorrosian paint :
Francis Brothers, & Pott
Manufacturers of Roman and Parian cement, plaster of paris, and anticorrosian paint
14th February, 1859
Metal Box Company, creator. M B Co. 5th annual Xmas D.O. :
Metal Box Company
M B Co. 5th annual Xmas D.O.
1953
Streetly Manufacturing Company. Edward VIII, 1937.
Streetly Manufacturing Company
Edward VIII, 1937
1937
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer. A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank
[1834]
Fantasy and Figuration
Fantasy and Figuration
[London] :
Camberwell Press. Ten years on :
Camberwell Press
Ten years on
1994
Tennyson, Hallam Tennyson, Baron, 1852-1928. Jack and the bean-stalk;
Tennyson, Hallam Tennyson, Baron, 1852–1928
Jack and the bean-stalk;
1886
Harting, James Edmund, 1841-1928. Our summer migrants :
Harting, James Edmund, 1841–1928
Our summer migrants
1901
Robin Hood :
Robin Hood
1832
Coney, John, 1786-1833. Engravings of ancient cathedrals, hotels de ville, and other public buildings of celebrity.
Coney, John, 1786–1833
Engravings of ancient cathedrals, hotels de ville, and other public buildings of celebrity
1832
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]
Hovenden, Robert, 1830-1908. Catalogue of the library of Robert Hovenden, Esq., at Heathcote, Cryodon.
Hovenden, Robert, 1830–1908
Catalogue of the library of Robert Hovenden, Esq., at Heathcote, Cryodon
1908?
E. I. J. Sketches from nature of Sidmouth and its environs.
E. I. J
Sketches from nature of Sidmouth and its environs
1819
Kettenbach, Heinrich von, fl. 1522. Eyne predigt auff den achten Sutag nach de Pfingstag uber das Evangelion Mattei am VII :
Kettenbach, Heinrich von, fl. 1522
Eyne predigt auff den achten Sutag nach de Pfingstag uber das Evangelion Mattei am VII
1525
Taylor, Basil. The prints of George Stubbs.
Taylor, Basil
The prints of George Stubbs
1969
Laurent, Peter Edmund. Recollections of a classical tour through various parts of Greece, Turkey, and Italy :
Laurent, Peter Edmund
Recollections of a classical tour through various parts of Greece, Turkey, and Italy
1821
Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804. Views of Oxford.
Malton, Thomas, 1748–1804
Views of Oxford
1802
Merigot, James. A select collection of views and ruins in Rome and its vicinity :
Merigot, James
A select collection of views and ruins in Rome and its vicinity
[1822?]
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767. A correct view of the telegraph :
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767
A correct view of the telegraph
[1796]
Patch, Thomas. [Book of etchings after Giotto.]
Patch, Thomas
[Book of etchings after Giotto.]
1772]
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
Pocock, Alfred, lithographer. The Longleat views /
Pocock, Alfred
The Longleat views
[1840?]
Pouncy, John, 1818-1894. Dorsetshire photographically illustrated /
Pouncy, John, 1818–1894
Dorsetshire photographically illustrated
[1857]
Panorama de la suisse, ou, Vues et costumes des 22 cantons
Panorama de la suisse, ou, Vues et costumes des 22 cantons
[ca. 1820]
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
Collins, William, 1788-1847. Twelve prints.
Collins, William, 1788–1847
Twelve prints
1829
Stockdale, John Joseph, 1770-1847. Fashion :
Stockdale, John Joseph, 1770–1847
Fashion
1818
A form of prayer and thanksgiving :
A form of prayer and thanksgiving
1805
Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885. Panoramic view of the city of Funchal in the Island of Madeira.
Haghe, Louis, 1806–1885
Panoramic view of the city of Funchal in the Island of Madeira
1844
A cruise, or, Three months on the continent / by a naval officer ; embellished with coloured plates.
A cruise, or, Three months on the continent / by a naval officer ; embellished with coloured plates
1818
Pons, F. J. de (François Joseph), 1751-1812. Travels in parts of South America, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803 & 1804 :
Pons, F. J. de (François Joseph), 1751–1812
Travels in parts of South America, during the years 1801, 1802, 1803 & 1804
1806
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775-1852. Journal of a party of pleasure to Paris, in the month of August, 1802 :
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775–1852
Journal of a party of pleasure to Paris, in the month of August, 1802
1802
Leigh, Samuel. New picture of London, or, A view of the political, religious,medical, literary, municipal, commercial, and moral state of the British metropolis :
Leigh, Samuel
New picture of London, or, A view of the political, religious,medical, literary, municipal, commercial, and moral state of the British metropolis
Royal Association for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Scotland. Six engravings in illustration of Rob Roy :
Royal Association for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Scotland
Six engravings in illustration of Rob Roy
1868]
Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811. An abstract of the trial of Henry Lord Viscount Melville.
Dundas, Henry, 1742–1811
An abstract of the trial of Henry Lord Viscount Melville
1806
Black's picturesque tourist of Scotland :
Black's picturesque tourist of Scotland
1842
The Song of Solomon :
The Song of Solomon
1968
Fisher, Roy, 1930-2017. The half-year letters :
Fisher, Roy, 1930–2017
The half-year letters
1983
Elson, Sophie. Ice.
Elson, Sophie
Ice
[1998?]
Clark, Thomas A. In the Scottish Lowlands.
Clark, Thomas A
In the Scottish Lowlands
1979
Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850. Tit-bit's /
Heath, Henry, active 1824–1850
Tit-bit's
[1830]
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
Mignan, Robert, -1852. Travels in Chaldæa :
Mignan, Robert, -1852
Travels in Chaldæa
1829
Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson, 1783-1853. The art of landscape painting in water-colours /
Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson, 1783–1853
The art of landscape painting in water-colours
1878
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843. A day's journal of a sponge /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
A day's journal of a sponge
1824
The Illustrated London News.
The Illustrated London News
1937
Potter, Joseph, approximately 1797-1875, illustrator. The remains of the ancient monastic architecture of England /
Potter, Joseph, approximately 1797–1875
The remains of the ancient monastic architecture of England
MDCCCXLIV [1844]
The grand procession of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert :
The grand procession of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
1844
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
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The plays of William Shakespeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy, left by the late George Steevens ... : with a series of engravings from original designs by Henry Fuseli ... : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes from the most emminent commentaries : a history of the stage, a life of Shakespeare by Alexander Chalmers : in 10 volumes.
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The plays of William Shakespeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy, left by the late George Steevens ... : with a series of engravings from original designs by Henry Fuseli ... : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes from the most emminent commentaries : a history of the stage, a life of Shakespeare by Alexander Chalmers : in 10 volumes
1805