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The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city. :
The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city.
1790
B. Seeley, bookseller and stationer in Buckingham :
B. Seeley, bookseller and stationer in Buckingham
[17--]
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London :
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London
1793
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy :
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy
1769
Association of Architects (London, England) Resolutions of the Associated Architects :
Association of Architects (London, England)
Resolutions of the Associated Architects
[1793]
Gillray, James, 1756-1815. La rigenerazione dell'Olanda :
Gillray, James, 1756–1815
La rigenerazione dell'Olanda
1799
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777.
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777
1778
Rocque, John, -1762. An exact copy of a map of the city and harbour of Dublin /
Rocque, John, -1762
An exact copy of a map of the city and harbour of Dublin
1780]
Mudge, William, 1762-1820. An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ...
Mudge, William, 1762–1820
An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ..
1799-1811
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. The metamorphoses of Ovid /
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
The metamorphoses of Ovid
1968
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ...
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ..
1713
Ward, William, active 1776. A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses /
Ward, William, active 1776
A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses
1776
Wrighte, William. Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement :
Wrighte, William
Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement
1767
Stuart, James, 1713-1788, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Athens /
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
The antiquities of Athens
MDCCLXII-MDCCXXX [1762-1830]
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[1799]
Malpas, Edward, engraver. Malpas, engraver :
Malpas, Edward
Malpas, engraver
[approximately 1775]
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist. Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
Dighton, Robert, 1752–1814
Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
published as the Act directs, 2 Sep. 1784
Poggi, A. C. de, creator. At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy :
Poggi, A. C. de
At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy
1795
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751-1820. Original designs in architecture :
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751–1820
Original designs in architecture
MDCCLXXX [1780]-1797
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. On wet docks, quays, and warehouses,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
On wet docks, quays, and warehouses,
1793
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ...
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ..
1795
Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks ... Book 11.
Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks ... Book 11
1771
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The English baronetage :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The English baronetage
1741
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting :
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting
1788
The gentleman's complete jockey :
The gentleman's complete jockey
Printed in the year, 1782
Venegas, Miguel, 1680-1764, author. A natural and civil history of California :
Venegas, Miguel, 1680–1764
A natural and civil history of California
1759
Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786. Minutes of the proceedings at a court-martial assembled for the trial of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel :
Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725–1786
Minutes of the proceedings at a court-martial assembled for the trial of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel
MDCCLXIX [1779]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs
1757
The art of drawing in perspective :
The art of drawing in perspective
1786
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c. :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c.
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
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]
Shanhagan, Roger. The exhibition, or a second anticipation :
Shanhagan, Roger
The exhibition, or a second anticipation
[1785]
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]
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]
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]
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?]
Þormóður Torfason, 1636-1719. Gronlandia antiqva :
Þormóður Torfason, 1636–1719
Gronlandia antiqva
1715
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
1731
Baegert, Jacob, 1717-1772. Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen halbinsel Californien :
Baegert, Jacob, 1717–1772
Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen halbinsel Californien
1772
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor & Skinner's Survey and maps of the roads of North Britain or Scotland /
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor & Skinner's Survey and maps of the roads of North Britain or Scotland
1776
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
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707-1762. Letters from Italy in the years 1754 and 1755 /
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707–1762
Letters from Italy in the years 1754 and 1755
1774
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, the young workman's instructor
1773
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716-1795. Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale :
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716–1795
Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale
1752
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura;
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura;
1755
A new pocket companion for Oxford:
A new pocket companion for Oxford
1789
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq. The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq
The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation
1770
Gardnor, John, 1729-1808. Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese /
Gardnor, John, 1729–1808
Views taken on and near the river Rhine, at Aix La chapelle, and on the river Maese
[1791]
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676. A general system of horsemanship /
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship
1970
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it
1721
Cook, James, 1728-1779. Captain Cook's Voyages round the world :
Cook, James, 1728–1779
Captain Cook's Voyages round the world
1790
Horace. Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera.
Horace
Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
MDCCXXXIII-MDCCXXXVII [1733-1737]
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706-1753. A new book of ornaments :
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706–1753
A new book of ornaments
[approximately 1752?]
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield].
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield]
[ca. 1780]
Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818, author. An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire /
Blore, Thomas, 1764–1818
An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire
MDCCXCCIII [1793]
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816. A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark :
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816
A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark
1773
Lewis, John, 1675-1747, author. The history and antiquities, as well ecclesiastical as civil, of the Isle of Tenet, in Kent. /
Lewis, John, 1675–1747
The history and antiquities, as well ecclesiastical as civil, of the Isle of Tenet, in Kent.
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Lockington, John. Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers :
Lockington, John
Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers
[1785?]
Magna Carta Regis Johannis.
Magna Carta Regis Johannis
[1790?]
Canale, Giuseppe, 1725-1802. 119 etchings after original designs of Raffaelle ...
Canale, Giuseppe, 1725–1802
119 etchings after original designs of Raffaelle ..
1775
Wallis, N. The carpenter's treasure :
Wallis, N
The carpenter's treasure
[1773]
Wood, John, -1782. A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer :
Wood, John, -1782
A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer
MDCCXCII (1792)
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased) :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased)
[1764]
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]
Cook, James, 1728-1779. A voyage towards the South pole, and round the world.
Cook, James, 1728–1779
A voyage towards the South pole, and round the world
1777
Kate, Lambert ten, 1674-1731. Ideal beauty in painting and sculpture
Kate, Lambert ten, 1674–1731
Ideal beauty in painting and sculpture
1769
Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656-1733. A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities at the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton.
Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656–1733
A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities at the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton
1758
To the right honourable John, Earl of Rothes, &ca.
To the right honourable John, Earl of Rothes, &ca
between 1700 and 1773]
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703. Magnae Britanniae Notitia :
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616–1703
Magnae Britanniae Notitia
MDCCXXIII (1723)
A list of the peers existing at the time of King James I :
A list of the peers existing at the time of King James I
Printed in the year MDCCLXII [1772]
Rocque, John, -1762. Vue de la ville de Nismes :
Rocque, John, -1762
Vue de la ville de Nismes
1752
Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723. Ichnographia urbis Londinii :
Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632–1723
Ichnographia urbis Londinii
1724
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain :
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain
[1780?]
The Sportsman's dictionary, or, The country gentlemen's companion in all rural recreations, with full and particular instructions for hawking, hunting, fowling, setting, fishing, racing, riding, cocking : with the method of breeding, curing, dieting, and ordering of horses, dogs, pigeons, cocks, etc. : extracted from the most celebrated English and French authors, ancient, and modern : with large improvements, made by several gentlemen ... illustrated ...
The Sportsman's dictionary, or, The country gentlemen's companion in all rural recreations, with full and particular instructions for hawking, hunting, fowling, setting, fishing, racing, riding, cocking : with the method of breeding, curing, dieting, and ordering of horses, dogs, pigeons, cocks, etc. : extracted from the most celebrated English and French authors, ancient, and modern : with large improvements, made by several gentlemen ... illustrated ..
1735
Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764. The oeconomy of human life :
Dodsley, Robert, 1704–1764
The oeconomy of human life
1772
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The patriot :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The patriot
1774
A succinct description of that elaborate pile of art, call'd the microcosm.
A succinct description of that elaborate pile of art, call'd the microcosm
1760
Tomkins, Peltro William, 1759-1840, engraver. To the Queen this book representing the birth and triumph of Cupid in Her Majesty's collection :
Tomkins, Peltro William, 1759–1840
To the Queen this book representing the birth and triumph of Cupid in Her Majesty's collection
[1795]
Donne, John, 1572-1631, author. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany :
Donne, John, 1572–1631
Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany
1932
Lectures on horsemanship wherein is explained every necessary instruction for both ladies and gentlemen in the useful and polite art of riding ...
Lectures on horsemanship wherein is explained every necessary instruction for both ladies and gentlemen in the useful and polite art of riding ..
1793
Fiosconi, César. Espingarda perfeyta :
Fiosconi, César
Espingarda perfeyta
1718
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]
Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817. An essay on the means of lessening the effects of fire on the human body /
Earle, James, Sir, 1755–1817
An essay on the means of lessening the effects of fire on the human body
1799
Senex, John, -1740. A new map of Virginia, Mary-Land, and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Senex, John, -1740
A new map of Virginia, Mary-Land, and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey
1719
Robertson, David, active 1794. A tour through the Isle of Man :
Robertson, David, active 1794
A tour through the Isle of Man
1794
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747-1827. Voyage dans les États-Unis d'Amérique :
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747–1827
Voyage dans les États-Unis d'Amérique
an 7 [1799]