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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

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

1853

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

The anatomy of the horse

1766

Constable, John, 1776–1837

Letter to John Thomas Smith

1797, between January 16 and March 23

Hogarth, William, 1697–1764

Hogarth moralized

1831

Lear, Edward, 1812–1888

Alphabet

1857

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

Picturesque views in England and Wales

MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]

G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)

G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker

[1850?]

Howle, J. (Tailor)

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

[approximately 1820-1830]

A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too

mid-19th century

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

1736

Sowerby, James, 1757–1822

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

[1807?]

Vues de la ville de Londres

1758

Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852

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

1846

First lessons in plain sewing for home or school

[approximately 1900?]

Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)

[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]

[early 19th century]

Shoubridge, James

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

1807

George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)

Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.

[not before 1875]

Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883

Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people

[approximately 1850]

Open house London

[2011]

Bush, Tracey

The pocket book of sea creatures

1997

Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-

[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]

[1590?]

Abbott, George, 1803–1838

Views of the forts of Bhurtpoore & Weire

[1827]

Rickman, Thomas, 1776–1841

An attempt to discriminate the styles of English architecture, from the conquest to the reformation

[1817]

To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity

[1773]

Pain, William, 1730?-1790?

The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant

MDCCLVIII [1758]

Dempsey & Carroll

Prince Albert

between 1878 and 1900?

British Fire Office (London, England)

[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]

March 1st, 1808

Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square

[1789]

Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple

1788

Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company

Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered

1851

In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875

1892

Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world

[ca. 1820]

Bonnington Hotel (London, England)

Dinner

1951

Bill for building expenses

1760

Huchinson & Dixon

Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.

1876

Potter, John (Hatter)

Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties

[approximately 1816]

Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840

Yelloly family watercolor albums

1827-1839

Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine

mid-19th century

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

Dean's steam-boat alphabet

[1855?]

Map of China and the adjacent countries

1842

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

The Chinese expedition, 1859-1860

[1861]

Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895

Grand architectural panorama of London

1849

Sage, John (Painter)

J. Sage

[approximately 1830]

White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)

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

1848

Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617

The destruction of the Spanish Armada

1588

Levinstein Limited (firm)

Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements

1914?

Cullum (Firm)

The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England

[1840s?]

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

1914

Bowers, George Frederick

Crimean War

1856?

Valentine card

mid-19th century

Walker, John, 1786–1873

This newly constructed and extended map of India

1841

Morris, William, 1834–1896

News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest

[1892]

Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400

The works of Geoffrey Chaucer

Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]

Bridgens, Richard

West India scenery with illustrations of Negro character, the process of making sugar, &c. from sketches taken during a voyage to, and residence of seven years in, the island of Trinidad

[1836?]

Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844

Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr

1824]

G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial

[approximately 1842]

Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)

Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge

[1897?]

Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn

[between 1835-1837]

The red rover

[between 1835-1837]

Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne

between 1870 and [1890?]

The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich

[approximately 1825]

Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding

mid-19th century

Home, Robert, 1752–1834

Select views in Mysore,

1794

Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798

The journey from Chester to London

MDCCLXXXII [1782]

Rocque, John, -1762

A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round

1748

Halfpenny, William, d. 1755

Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented

1752

Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615

Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..

[1599?]

May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!

[approximately 1875?]

Lever Brothers Ltd.

Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap

[approximately 1894?]

The brigand

[between 1840-1850]

A faithful tribute of affection! To my love

mid-19th century

The noble game of the elephant and castle,

1822

Gwynn, John, 1713–1786

London and Westminster improved

MDCCLXVU [1766]

Burnes, James, 1801–1862

Narrative of a visit to the court of Sinde at Hyderabad on the Indus

1839

Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872

Contrasts

1832

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

Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England

circa 1879-circa 1921

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]

[approximately 1970?]

T. C. L. (London, England)

Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles

[1890?]

The royal wedding official programme

2011

[Victorian pop-up Valentines Card]

[approximately 1875]

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?]