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Betham, William, 1749-1839. Genealogical tables of the sovereigns of the world ...
Betham, William, 1749–1839
Genealogical tables of the sovereigns of the world ..
1795
Crozier, Andrew. Utamaro variations :
Crozier, Andrew
Utamaro variations
[198-?]
Nash, Paul, 1889-1946. Dear Mercia :
Nash, Paul, 1889–1946
Dear Mercia
1991
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Traité des manieres de dessiner les ordres de l'architecture antique en toutes leurs parties :
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Traité des manieres de dessiner les ordres de l'architecture antique en toutes leurs parties
MVICLXIIII [1664, i.e. 1665]
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]
Decort, Henry. Six views in Chudleigh, Devonshire.
Decort, Henry
Six views in Chudleigh, Devonshire
1818
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]
Gell, William, Sir, 1777-1836. The geography and antiquities of Ithaca :
Gell, William, Sir, 1777–1836
The geography and antiquities of Ithaca
1807
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774. The vicar of Wakefield /
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
The vicar of Wakefield
MDCCCXLIII [1843]
Greenwood, C. (Christopher), 1786-1855. Epitome of the history of Kent.
Greenwood, C. (Christopher), 1786–1855
Epitome of the history of Kent
1838
Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835. An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting :
Hayter, Charles, 1761–1835
An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting
1815
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758-1838. Elbese scenery :
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758–1838
Elbese scenery
1828
Jolly Beggar :
Jolly Beggar
[18--]
Tibet, and India beyond the Ganges :
Tibet, and India beyond the Ganges
1821
Biblia latina.
Biblia latina
[ca. 1454]
Ovalle, Alonso de, 1601-1651. Historica relación del reyno de Chile :
Ovalle, Alonso de, 1601–1651
Historica relación del reyno de Chile
1646
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, André. Travels through the Balearic and Pithiusian Islands :
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, André
Travels through the Balearic and Pithiusian Islands
1808
Nooth, Charlotte. Proposals for publishing by subscription, original poems :
Nooth, Charlotte
Proposals for publishing by subscription, original poems
[1815]
Ouless, Philip John. Royal Jersey Album.
Ouless, Philip John
Royal Jersey Album
1847
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles :
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles
[1725?]
Phillips, Watts, 1825-1874, engraver. The model republic, or, Cato Potts in Paris
Phillips, Watts, 1825–1874
The model republic, or, Cato Potts in Paris
[1850?]
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Artist's sketch-book of groups of figures, shipping.
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Artist's sketch-book of groups of figures, shipping
1841
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Picturesque buildings in Normandy.
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Picturesque buildings in Normandy
1821
Raffles, Sophia. Memoirs of the life and public service of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
Raffles, Sophia
Memoirs of the life and public service of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
1830
Semple, George, 1700?-1782? Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland :
Semple, George, 1700?-1782?
Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland
1780
Telford, Thomas, 1757-1834. Historical account of the suspension bridge ... Menai Strait in North Wales.
Telford, Thomas, 1757–1834
Historical account of the suspension bridge ... Menai Strait in North Wales
1828
Descriptive catalogue of the great historical picture painted by Mr. George Hayter ... :
Descriptive catalogue of the great historical picture painted by Mr. George Hayter ...
1823
Clark, Thomas A. Gatherings.
Clark, Thomas A
Gatherings
[1978?]
Sloan, Mary Margaret, 1946- Infiltration :
Sloan, Mary Margaret, 1946–
Infiltration
1989
In affectionate remembrance of Emily Whittaker :
In affectionate remembrance of Emily Whittaker
1883
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street.
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street
circa 1900
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books :
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England)
A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books
1805
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries.
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries
[185-?]
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788-1829. Elementary principles of carpentry;
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788–1829
Elementary principles of carpentry;
1853
Combe, William, 1742-1823. The tour of Doctor Syntax ...
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The tour of Doctor Syntax ..
1823
Marriott, James, Sir, 1730?-1803. Poems written chiefly at the University of Cambridge :
Marriott, James, Sir, 1730?-1803
Poems written chiefly at the University of Cambridge
1760]
Letters to a young nobleman ...
Letters to a young nobleman ..
1762
A letter to Noel Desenfans ...
A letter to Noel Desenfans ..
1802
Shee, Martin Archer, 1769-1850. A letter to the President and Directors of the British Institution;
Shee, Martin Archer, 1769–1850
A letter to the President and Directors of the British Institution;
1809
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Cauty, William, fl. 1757-1780. Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia.
Cauty, William, fl. 1757–1780
Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia
1772
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1806]
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.].
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.]
[approximately 1900?]
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent :
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent
1805
Burkitt, William, 1650-1703. Excerpts from William Burkitt's Expository notes.
Burkitt, William, 1650–1703
Excerpts from William Burkitt's Expository notes
circa [1850?]
Cooke, George, 1781-1834, engraver, publisher. [Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters].
Cooke, George, 1781–1834
[Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters]
1815
Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936, author. A Shropshire lad /
Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859–1936
A Shropshire lad
1986
Christie, Manson, & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased :
Christie, Manson, & Woods
Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased
[1872]
In loving memory of Lucy Hudson, of Askew Green, Witherslack, Westmorland :
In loving memory of Lucy Hudson, of Askew Green, Witherslack, Westmorland
[1885?]
Six German painters :
Six German painters
[1965]
Albert, Neale M. Neale Albert archive,
Albert, Neale M
Neale Albert archive,
ca. 2000-ca. 2020
Hallward, Faith Margaret, 1887-1977, author, illustrator. Among the further Hebrides :
Hallward, Faith Margaret, 1887–1977
Among the further Hebrides
circa 1900
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. Afteekening van Solomons Eylande of Isles de Salomon, geleegen inde Zuid Zee, tussen 5 en 12 gr. Zuyder Brete.
Keulen, Gerard van
Afteekening van Solomons Eylande of Isles de Salomon, geleegen inde Zuid Zee, tussen 5 en 12 gr. Zuyder Brete
1724
Ceramic tile.
Ceramic tile
19th century?
Valturio, Roberto, 1405-1475. [De re militari]
Valturio, Roberto, 1405–1475
[De re militari]
An. M. CCCCLXXII [1472]
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second :
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Sketches of the works for the tunnel under the Thames,
Sketches of the works for the tunnel under the Thames,
1828
Hutton, William, 1723-1815. The history of the Roman wall,
Hutton, William, 1723–1815
The history of the Roman wall,
1802
Cupples, Ann Jane Dunn Douglas. The children's voyage
Cupples, Ann Jane Dunn Douglas
The children's voyage
[1873]
Macculloch, John, 1773-1835. A description of the scenery of Dunkeld and of Blair in Atholl.
Macculloch, John, 1773–1835
A description of the scenery of Dunkeld and of Blair in Atholl
1823
Shanhagan, Roger. The exhibition, or a second anticipation :
Shanhagan, Roger
The exhibition, or a second anticipation
[1785]
Taylor, M. A. P. (Michael A. P.) Books on sale, :
Taylor, M. A. P. (Michael A. P.)
Books on sale,
1835
Price, Edward. Norway. Views of wild scenery :
Price, Edward
Norway. Views of wild scenery
1834
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Gulliver's travels into several remote nations of the world. /
Swift, Jonathan, 1667–1745
Gulliver's travels into several remote nations of the world.
1864
Percy, Sholto, 1788-1852. London, or, Interesting memorials of its rise, progress and present state /
Percy, Sholto, 1788–1852
London, or, Interesting memorials of its rise, progress and present state
1824
The infant's grammar, or, A pic-nic party of the parts of speech.
The infant's grammar, or, A pic-nic party of the parts of speech
1977
The rose-bud :
The rose-bud
1853
Dickes, William, 1815-1892. Studies from the great masters /
Dickes, William, 1815–1892
Studies from the great masters
[1862?]
Baegert, Jacob, 1717-1772. Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen halbinsel Californien :
Baegert, Jacob, 1717–1772
Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen halbinsel Californien
1772
Froggett, John, active 1808-1821, cartographer. Froggett's survey of the country thirty miles round London, 1836
Froggett, John, active 1808–1821
Froggett's survey of the country thirty miles round London, 1836
[1836]
Hier begynneth the book callid the myrrour of the worlde or thymage of the same.
Hier begynneth the book callid the myrrour of the worlde or thymage of the same
1481]
Adam, William, -1873, author. The gem of the peak, or, Matlock Bath and its vicinity :
Adam, William, -1873
The gem of the peak, or, Matlock Bath and its vicinity
1843
Harvey, William, 1578-1657, author. The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey /
Harvey, William, 1578–1657
The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey
[1928]
Chamfort, Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas, 1740?-1794, author Maxims and considerations of Chamfort /
Chamfort, Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas, 1740?-1794
Maxims and considerations of Chamfort
MCMXXVI [1926]
Pliny, the Elder. [P]linivs secundus nouocomensis equestribus militiis industri[a]e functus ... :
Pliny, the Elder
[P]linivs secundus nouocomensis equestribus militiis industri[a]e functus ...
.M. CCCC. LXVIIII. [Before 18 September 1469]
Henniker, John Henniker-Major, Baron, 1752-1821, author. A letter to George, Earl of Leicester, President of the Society of Antiquaries, &c. &c. &c. :
Henniker, John Henniker-Major, Baron, 1752–1821
A letter to George, Earl of Leicester, President of the Society of Antiquaries, &c. &c. &c.
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Munn, P. S. Trees,
Munn, P. S
Trees,
1810-1811
Delamotte, Philip Henry, 1820-1889. On the various applications of anastatic printing and papyrography :
Delamotte, Philip Henry, 1820–1889
On the various applications of anastatic printing and papyrography
1849
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688. The pilgrim's progress :
Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
The pilgrim's progress
MDCCCLXX [1870]
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. Letters and journals of Lord Byron :
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788–1824
Letters and journals of Lord Byron
MDCCCXXXIII [1833]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England
1770
Zhao, Renhui. A bird in the hand /
Zhao, Renhui
A bird in the hand
2011
Travers, R. W. Journal of Midshipman R.W. Travers.
Travers, R. W
Journal of Midshipman R.W. Travers
1891-1892
The "Britannia" box of slate pencils.
The "Britannia" box of slate pencils
[ca. 1895?]
Shattuck, C. F. (Charles F.), -1905. Chiming bells of long ago :
Shattuck, C. F. (Charles F.), -1905
Chiming bells of long ago
[189-?]
[Set of six engravings depicting the parable of the Prodigal Son].
[Set of six engravings depicting the parable of the Prodigal Son]
1800
Martin, T. J. (Thomas J.) Emancipation march /
Martin, T. J. (Thomas J.)
Emancipation march
[186-?]
Wood, John George, 1768-1838. Sketching landscape scenery, part 2nd.
Wood, John George, 1768–1838
Sketching landscape scenery, part 2nd
not before 1825
George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936. The King's pictures :
George V, King of Great Britain, 1865–1936
The King's pictures
1930
Matal, Jean, 1520-1597, author. Europa tabulis aeneis 166 secundum rationes geographicas delineata :
Matal, Jean, 1520–1597
Europa tabulis aeneis 166 secundum rationes geographicas delineata
anno domini MDC [1600]
Havell, William, 1782-1857, artist. A series of picturesque views of the River Thames /
Havell, William, 1782–1857
A series of picturesque views of the River Thames
1818
Hyslop, Jane, book artist. Collection III :
Hyslop, Jane
Collection III
2010
William and Robert Chambers, creator, publisher. Catalogue of Chambers's educational course and other publications :
William and Robert Chambers
Catalogue of Chambers's educational course and other publications
1847