Collection: Rare Books and Manuscripts / Image Use: Free to Use

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788

Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29

1773 January 29

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788

Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse

[1753]

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

The anatomy of the horse

1853

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]

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

The anatomy of the horse

1766

Hogarth, William, 1697–1764

Hogarth moralized

1831

Lear, Edward, 1812–1888

Views in Rome and its environs

1841

Lear, Edward, 1812–1888

Alphabet

1857

Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851

No. [blank] of Liber studiorum

[1807-1819]

Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851

Picturesque views in England and Wales

MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]

Vues de la ville de Londres

1758

Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652

Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent

1744

Masters, W. G. R. (William Godfrey Rays)

The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860

[1861]

Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714

A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after

[between 1726 and 1736]

Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617

The destruction of the Spanish Armada

1588

Sowerby, James, 1757–1822

A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature

[1807?]

Shoubridge, James

Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London

1807

Bowers, George Frederick

Crimean War

1856?

Map of China and the adjacent countries

1842

Loggan, David, 1635–1700?

Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani

ano. Dni. MDCLXXV [1675]

Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921

As in a looking glass

1889

Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895

Grand architectural panorama of London

1849

Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816

The English entomologist

MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]

Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)

A new pocket sketch book

1807

White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)

Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848

1848

Corporal Violette!!

[1815?]

Bolton, James, active 1775–1795

Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne

circa 1768

In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne

1914

A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..

1736

Barber, J. T

A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire

1803

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

Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views

Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833

Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life

March 1st 1807

Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852

Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants

1846

The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London

[1843]

Dean's steam-boat alphabet

[1855?]

Howle, J. (Tailor)

[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]

[approximately 1820-1830]

The noble game of the elephant and castle,

1822

Gibson, Joseph (Merchant)

Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth

1820

Many happy returns of the day

[approximately 1880]

Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811

Picturesque illustrations of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants of the island of Ceylon

1808

The maritime flags of all nations

4th Jany. 1832

Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852

The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture

1841

Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842

The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools

1836

R. M

The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798

1799

Kip, William

Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate

An 1602

Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes

[1935]

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

Views in the eastern archipelago

Augt., 1847

Gonsalves, José M.

Views at Bombay

[1833?]

Reeves & Sons (London, England)

Box of pigments and implements for painting on china

ca. 1880

Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty

Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..

1808

Ptolemy, active 2nd century

Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ..

anno Christi Opt. Max. MDXIII. Marcii XII [1513]

Mills, W. C.

The bible wheel

[1881?]

White, Mr., active 1798

A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library

[1798]

A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,

1647

Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711

The art of painting

1778

Angus, William, 1752–1821

The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales

Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]

Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747

Drawings of houses and gardens

1736-1743

E. & S.R. Richards

Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London

1891

European polyorama

[approximately 1851]

Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies

[between 1771 and 1785]

Harlequin & little Tom Tucker

[between 1835-1837]

British School

Prospectus and catalogue of the British School

1802

Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887

London labour and the London poor

1861-1862

Middleton, John Izard, 1785–1849

Grecian remains in Italy

1812 [i.e. not before 1819]

To be seen alive!

[1824?]

Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888

The meet

[1880]

Stalker, John

A treatise of japaning and varnishing

1688

The complete dictionary of arts and sciences

1765-1766

Bodington, John, -1727

Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard

1727

Laurie, Richard Holmes

A new drawing book

[1824]

Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615

De humana physiognomonia

1586

The fables of Aesop, and others

1818

Hakewill, James, 1778–1843

A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821

1825

Bickham, George, 1706?-1771

The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham

1750

Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England)

The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms

[early 19th century]

Carrick, Robert, active 1853–1895

The blue lights

[1853?]

Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851

The Funeral procession of Arthur, Duke of Wellington

[1853]

W. Alexander & Son

W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders

[approximately 1830?]

Grüner, Ludwig, 1801–1882

Fresco decorations and stuccoes of churches and palaces in Italy

1854

Prosser, George Frederick

Select illustrations of Hampshire

1833

Jones, Edward, 1752–1824

The bardic museum

1802

Fittler, James, 1758–1835

Scotia depicta, or, the antiquities, castles, public buildings, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, cities, towns, and picturesque scenery, of Scotland

1804

Luard, John, 1790–1875

Views in India, Saint Helena,

[1838]

The Chinese sensitive leaf

[185-?]

Constable & Company (Firm : London, England)

Constable & Compy

[approximately 1850]

John V. Harrison & Co.

[approximately 1840?]

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]