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Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. [Proof woodcuts].
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
[Proof woodcuts]
18 cm
Hayley, William, 1745-1820. Poetical works of John Milton.
Hayley, William, 1745-1820
Poetical works of John Milton
1794-1797
Miethen, Michael. Artilleriae recentior praxis.
Miethen, Michael
Artilleriae recentior praxis
1684
Architectura bon bestungen. Wie die zu unfern zei ...
Architectura bon bestungen. Wie die zu unfern zei ..
1589
Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890-1954. Edward McKnight Kauffer photographic negatives,
Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890–1954
Edward McKnight Kauffer photographic negatives,
ca. 1930s
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594. Atlas or A geographicke description of the regions, countries, and kingdomes of the world :
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512–1594
Atlas or A geographicke description of the regions, countries, and kingdomes of the world
1633 [i.e. 1636]-1638
Wyatt, M. C. Descriptive catalogue of sculptural works.
Wyatt, M. C
Descriptive catalogue of sculptural works
s.d.]
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. Obituary written in Sir Joshua's home immediately after his death.
Burke, Edmund, 1729–1797
Obituary written in Sir Joshua's home immediately after his death
Analytical description of the celebrated picture of the holy family, called la sainte famille aux anges, by Raphael, in the possession of Mr. A. Nossoc.
Analytical description of the celebrated picture of the holy family, called la sainte famille aux anges, by Raphael, in the possession of Mr. A. Nossoc
[n.d.]
Additions to stock for the month of December ... series 68.
Additions to stock for the month of December ... series 68
[n.d.]
Edmondson, Joseph, d. 1786. Baronagium Genealogicum, or, the pedigrees of the English peers.
Edmondson, Joseph, d. 1786
Baronagium Genealogicum, or, the pedigrees of the English peers
[n.d.]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata /
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
In hoc opere haec continentur Geographiae Cl. Ptolemaei a plurimis uiris utriusq[ue] linguae doctiss. eme[n]data, & cu[m] archetypo Graeco ab ipsis collata
anno Virginei partus 1508
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Bowers, Fredson. Principles of bibliographical description /
Bowers, Fredson
Principles of bibliographical description
c1986
McLean, Ruari. Victorian publishers' book-bindings in cloth and leather.
McLean, Ruari
Victorian publishers' book-bindings in cloth and leather
1974
Words & pictures :
Words & pictures
1997
Pitt, Moses, active 1654-1696. English Atlas.
Pitt, Moses, active 1654–1696
English Atlas
1680-1683
The woodman's hut, or, The burning forest :
The woodman's hut, or, The burning forest
[between 1876 and 1917]
Ackroyd, Norman, 1938- artist. A Shetland notebook /
Ackroyd, Norman, 1938–
A Shetland notebook
2014
Wyld, James, 1812-1887. Wyld's military map of the theatre of war.
Wyld, James, 1812–1887
Wyld's military map of the theatre of war
[1859?]
Prospectus of a new edition of The Anglo-Saxon annals :
Prospectus of a new edition of The Anglo-Saxon annals
[1822?]
Keats, John, 1795-1821. La belle dame sans merci /
Keats, John, 1795–1821
La belle dame sans merci
MCXXXXVI [1906]
In memory of Louisa Mary Walder, who died May 7th, 1868 :
In memory of Louisa Mary Walder, who died May 7th, 1868
1868
In loving memory of Esther Williams, (of Ruardean Hill), who died, March 3rd, 1889, aged 74 years :
In loving memory of Esther Williams, (of Ruardean Hill), who died, March 3rd, 1889, aged 74 years
1889
In loving memory of Agnes Jane Rayner :
In loving memory of Agnes Jane Rayner
1909
In loving memory of Edna May :
In loving memory of Edna May
1915
Paskaarte vertonende alle de Zekusten van Europa /
Paskaarte vertonende alle de Zekusten van Europa
[ca. 1660?]
[Collection of two die cut place cards].
[Collection of two die cut place cards]
[approximately 1920]
[Two 19th century blank warrant forms].
[Two 19th century blank warrant forms]
[approximately 1800]
Lowth, Robert, 1761 or 1762-1822, author. Billesdon Coplow :
Lowth, Robert, 1761 or 1762–1822
Billesdon Coplow
[1800]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of valuable pictures, by admired artists of the Dutch, Flemish & French schools :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of valuable pictures, by admired artists of the Dutch, Flemish & French schools
[1831]
Cunard Liner "Aquitania" leaving ways -- entering water.
Cunard Liner "Aquitania" leaving ways -- entering water
[approximately 1914?]
The two riders =
The two riders =
[circa 1855?]
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
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]
Lipski, Louis L., 1914-1979, author. Dated English delftware :
Lipski, Louis L., 1914–1979
Dated English delftware
©1984
The number of ancestors which every person must have in each generation as far as the 50th.
The number of ancestors which every person must have in each generation as far as the 50th
18--]
Saint Anne, Soho (Parish) The inhabitants are respectfully informed
Saint Anne, Soho (Parish)
The inhabitants are respectfully informed
[1825]
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
Longinus, 1st cent. Dionysius Longinus On the sublime /
Longinus, 1st cent
Dionysius Longinus On the sublime
1739
Thomson, James, 1779-1850. A letter to the vice-president of the Board of trade :
Thomson, James, 1779–1850
A letter to the vice-president of the Board of trade
[1840]
A natural history of water birds :
A natural history of water birds
[1814?]
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
Cromwell, Thomas, 1792-1870. Excursions in the county of Kent :
Cromwell, Thomas, 1792–1870
Excursions in the county of Kent
1822
Seven lamps of architecture. General index.
Seven lamps of architecture. General index
1891
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
Harvey, William, 1578-1657, author. The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey /
Harvey, William, 1578–1657
The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey
[1928]
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, illustrator. New designs in architecture :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
New designs in architecture
1792
Anderson, James Douglas, 1868-1948, author. Making the American thoroughbred :
Anderson, James Douglas, 1868–1948
Making the American thoroughbred
1916
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]
Clark, Thomas A. Gatherings.
Clark, Thomas A
Gatherings
[1978?]
Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington, 1834-1925. The life of David Garrick :
Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington, 1834–1925
The life of David Garrick
1868
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]
Views upon the river Dart, Devonshire /
Views upon the river Dart, Devonshire
[1826]
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751. Art of surveying.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
Art of surveying
1757?
Marshall, Walter J. Hunting journal of Walter J. Marshall.
Marshall, Walter J
Hunting journal of Walter J. Marshall
1871 September 12-1881 April 16
Applied sciences, or, Sciences applied.
Applied sciences, or, Sciences applied
1849
Cambridge Shire /
Cambridge Shire
[1695?]
Harrogate diary.
Harrogate diary
1824, July 28-September 8
Travers, R. W. Journal of Midshipman R.W. Travers.
Travers, R. W
Journal of Midshipman R.W. Travers
1891-1892
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
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
Visible mending :
Visible mending
2013
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
Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? author. Marco Polo Venetiano :
Polo, Marco, 1254–1323?
Marco Polo Venetiano
1555
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]
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788-1865, author. Addenda to the Aedes Hartwellianae /
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788–1865
Addenda to the Aedes Hartwellianae
MDCCCLXIV [1864]
In memory of Charles Hammond :
In memory of Charles Hammond
1860
In affectionate remembrance of Charles Butterworth :
In affectionate remembrance of Charles Butterworth
1892
E. Löwenthal & Co., author. Album von Magdeburg / E. Löwenthal & Co.
E. Löwenthal & Co.
Album von Magdeburg / E. Löwenthal & Co
[ca. 1880?]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine, select and highly-valuable collection of capital and high-finished cabinet pictures, chiefly of the Flemish and Dutch schools : the exclusive property of a Gentleman of refine Taste : and purchased by him a a most liberal expence, during a visit to the Continent : comprising exquisite Bijoux of the first class, by the following great and celebrated Masters in the most perfect preservation, viz : Titian, N. Poussin, G. Poussin, Rubens, Teniers, Rembrandt, A. V. Ostade, Berchem, Wouvermans, C. du Jardin, W. V. de Velde, A. V. de Velde, Mieris, Boh, Van Huysum, Backbuysen : V. Toll, Polemberg : particularly the Creation of Eve by L. Caracci, a capital picture of the Master, a chef d'oeuvre : the Village Fete, an inimitable picture, replete with humour, by Jan Steen : a Calm, by W. V. De Velde : an Interior, by Van Toll : Christ and the Woman at the Well, by Rembrandt : the Flight into Egypt, a charming and perfect specimen of Albano : and two capital and high-finished pictures by Fran: and W. Mieris : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, May the 4th, 1805, at twelve o'clock.
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a genuine, select and highly-valuable collection of capital and high-finished cabinet pictures, chiefly of the Flemish and Dutch schools : the exclusive property of a Gentleman of refine Taste : and purchased by him a a most liberal expence, during a visit to the Continent : comprising exquisite Bijoux of the first class, by the following great and celebrated Masters in the most perfect preservation, viz : Titian, N. Poussin, G. Poussin, Rubens, Teniers, Rembrandt, A. V. Ostade, Berchem, Wouvermans, C. du Jardin, W. V. de Velde, A. V. de Velde, Mieris, Boh, Van Huysum, Backbuysen : V. Toll, Polemberg : particularly the Creation of Eve by L. Caracci, a capital picture of the Master, a chef d'oeuvre : the Village Fete, an inimitable picture, replete with humour, by Jan Steen : a Calm, by W. V. De Velde : an Interior, by Van Toll : Christ and the Woman at the Well, by Rembrandt : the Flight into Egypt, a charming and perfect specimen of Albano : and two capital and high-finished pictures by Fran: and W. Mieris : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at the Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, May the 4th, 1805, at twelve o'clock
[1805]
Stanton, Frank (Photographer), photographer. Progress, photographs and notes :
Stanton, Frank (Photographer)
Progress, photographs and notes
[1965]
Douglas, Helen, 1952-, book artist. Interval field works /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Interval field works
2017
Kolynos Dental Cream :
Kolynos Dental Cream
[approximately 1925?]
shirwin, S S. Shirwin's exhibition of painted and stained glass, is now open, at the Great Rooms, no, 28, East Side of the Hay-Market.
shirwin, S
S. Shirwin's exhibition of painted and stained glass, is now open, at the Great Rooms, no, 28, East Side of the Hay-Market
1809
Autumn.
Autumn
[approximately 1880?]
Sitwell, William, 1860-1932. William Henry Sitwell photograph album of travels in India.
Sitwell, William, 1860–1932
William Henry Sitwell photograph album of travels in India
1907-1908
Mr. Stanley (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the numerous and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, & Dutch pictures, the property of a Gentleman, deceased :
Mr. Stanley (Firm)
A catalogue of the numerous and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, & Dutch pictures, the property of a Gentleman, deceased
[1832]
Brandt, Bill, photographer. Blackout in London.
Brandt, Bill, 1904–1983
Blackout in London
1939 December
Southgate, James Webb, -1842, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a collection of rare English portraits, the property of Henry Llewellyn, Esq. (being the remaining portion) :
Southgate, James Webb, -1842
Catalogue of a collection of rare English portraits, the property of Henry Llewellyn, Esq. (being the remaining portion)
[1828]
Brignull, Alan, artist. Flatby /
Brignull, Alan
Flatby
[approximately 2012?]
The Filoscope :
The Filoscope
[1897?]
[Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May] :
[Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May]
[publisher not identified],
Paul Clifford, the highway man :
Paul Clifford, the highway man
[1856]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries
[1844]
Eight American artists :
Eight American artists
[1957]
Sch, Henry. The history and origin of Manneken-Pis :
Sch, Henry
The history and origin of Manneken-Pis
[1860?]
London kalendar [sic], or, court and city register ... for the year 1814.
London kalendar [sic], or, court and city register ... for the year 1814
[1814?]
MacBean, Forbes, illustrator. Sketches of character & costume in Constantinople, Ionian Islands, &c. /
MacBean, Forbes
Sketches of character & costume in Constantinople, Ionian Islands, &c.
March 10th, 1854
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
Ottley, William Young, 1771-1836. A collection of fac-similes of scarce and curious prints :
Ottley, William Young, 1771–1836
A collection of fac-similes of scarce and curious prints
1826
Fossati, Gaspare, 1809-1883, illustrator, author. Aya Sofia, Constantinople :
Fossati, Gaspare, 1809–1883
Aya Sofia, Constantinople
[1852]
Funny folks album :
Funny folks album
187-]
Sackett, Colin. Before later /
Sackett, Colin
Before later
1995