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A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.
A faithful tribute of affection! To my love
mid-19th century
Lever Brothers Ltd., author. Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap.
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
Cordiner, James. A description of Ceylon :
Cordiner, James
A description of Ceylon
1807
Luxmoore, Mary. Sketches of Teignmouth and Torquay.
Luxmoore, Mary
Sketches of Teignmouth and Torquay
circa 1830
Whitbread and Company, creator. The Harrow, Wateringbury.
Whitbread and Company
The Harrow, Wateringbury
[between 1949 and 1955]
[The Souvenir Rose].
[The Souvenir Rose]
[approximately 1865?]
Tegetmeier, W. B. (William Bernhard), 1816-1912. The poultry book:
Tegetmeier, W. B. (William Bernhard), 1816–1912
The poultry book
1867
A booke of secrets:
A booke of secrets
1596
Cozens, Alexander, 1717-1786. Principles of beauty, relative to the human head /
Cozens, Alexander, 1717–1786
Principles of beauty, relative to the human head
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824, author, illustrator. The costume of Hindostan :
Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760–1824
The costume of Hindostan
1807
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771-1854, ill. Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs /
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771–1854
Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs
[1825?]
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
T. C. L. (London, England) Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles :
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver. Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Miseries of human life /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
The microcosm of London :
The microcosm of London
[1808-10]
H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010.
H.R.H Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the occasion of their engagement, 16th November 2010
2010
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
mid-19th century
Roberts, lithographer. Spurgeon's :
Roberts
Spurgeon's
[approximately 1870]
Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho.
Why, what, and because, or, The road to the temple of knowledge / T.H. Jones, del. et litho
[approximately 1855]
Lathbury, John. Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete.
Lathbury, John
Incipit liber moraliu[m] su[per] trenis iheremie [pro]phete
[31 July 1482]
Rowe, George, 1796-1864, ill. Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon /
Rowe, George, 1796–1864
Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon
[1826]
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798-1872, ill. Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris /
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798–1872
Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris
1833
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape
circa 1790
Tatham, Charles Heathcote, 1771-1842. Gallery at Brocklesby, in Lincolnshire.
Tatham, Charles Heathcote, 1771–1842
Gallery at Brocklesby, in Lincolnshire
1811
Estcourt, Thomas Grimston Bucknall, 1775-1853. Sketchbooks.
Estcourt, Thomas Grimston Bucknall, 1775–1853
Sketchbooks
1826-1851
In loving memory of Frederick Charles :
In loving memory of Frederick Charles
1911
[Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
[One cut-paper work].
[One cut-paper work]
[approximately 1880]
Gwynn, John, 1713-1786, author. London and Westminster improved :
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
Dillon, Frank, 1823-1909. Sketches in the island of Madeira.
Dillon, Frank, 1823–1909
Sketches in the island of Madeira
1850
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560, author. Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati.
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati
Anno d[omi]ni. MCCCCCxxi [1521]
Gibson, Joseph (Merchant), creator. Billhead recording purchases for repairs to a trunk and items of clothing purchased by John Hancock in 1820, from Joseph Gibson, Portsmouth.
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
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Flower time & fruit time.
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England :
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832. An aeronautical view of London /
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
An aeronautical view of London
1831
C. W. Portraits of brood mares belonging to the Royal Stud at Hampton Court /
C. W
Portraits of brood mares belonging to the Royal Stud at Hampton Court
1837
The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817.
The naval achievements of Great Britain, from the year 1793 to 1817
[1817]
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. London before the fire in 1666 = Plan de Londres tel quil etoi avant l'incendie de 1666 /
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
London before the fire in 1666 = Plan de Londres tel quil etoi avant l'incendie de 1666
[1666?]
King, Daniel, -1664?, author, engraver. The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated :
King, Daniel, -1664?
The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated
1656
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778-1835. Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809 :
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778–1835
Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809
1813
Halfpenny, William, -1755. New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ... /
Halfpenny, William, -1755
New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings &c. ...
1750-1752
Madras
Madras
[1832?]
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The house that Paxton built.
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The house that Paxton built
1851
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989. Clare Leighton collection,
Leighton, Clare, 1898–1989
Clare Leighton collection,
1949-1953
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park :
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
[1851]
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801. A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth :
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801
A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth
approximately 1798-1799
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator. Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society
[approximately 1914]
[Teleorama].
[Teleorama]
[approximately 1825?]
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting :
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
M. &. H. Corps, creator. Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
J. Grossmith & Son, creator. Phul-nana perfume :
J. Grossmith & Son
Phul-nana perfume
[ca. 1926?]
Wm Walker & Son (Firm), creator. Wm. Walker & Son :
Wm Walker & Son (Firm)
Wm. Walker & Son
1891
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top].
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker), creator. Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park.
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)
Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park
1851
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington
[1736?]
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. The virtuosi's museum :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
The virtuosi's museum
1778[-1781]
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, artist, lithographer. [Six views of Hastings].
Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857
[Six views of Hastings]
Novr. 1, 1823
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
Capper, Benjamin Pitts, cartographer. Cambridgeshire :
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Cambridgeshire
[1808]
Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410? Illuminated illustrations of Froissart :
Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?
Illuminated illustrations of Froissart
1845
Uncle Tom's cabin :
Uncle Tom's cabin
1852
The gift receive the deed approved ...
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794, creator. Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge.
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge
[approximately 1845]
Zoological Society of London. Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one.
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one
1879
John R. Purssell & Comp., creator. John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey :
John R. Purssell & Comp.
John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey
[between 1850 and 1875?]
Thompson, Miss, active 1889, creator. Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton.
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824.
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794, author. Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire :
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. For life or death :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
Underwood & Underwood, creator. Sun Sculpture stereoscope.
Underwood & Underwood
Sun Sculpture stereoscope
not before 1901
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Bush, Tracey. The pocket book of sea creatures.
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
Dreyfus, John. Type specimen facsimiles;
Dreyfus, John
Type specimen facsimiles;
1963
Scott, Allan N. (Allan Newton), 1824-1870, photographer. Sketches in India :
Scott, Allan N. (Allan Newton), 1824–1870
Sketches in India
1862
Armer's (Flookborough, England]. Armer's, Flookborough.
Armer's (Flookborough, England]
Armer's, Flookborough
[early 19th century]
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796-1857. China : its state and prospects :
Medhurst, Walter Henry, 1796–1857
China : its state and prospects
1838
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811-1840, artist. Yelloly family watercolor albums.
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
Potter, John (Hatter), creator. Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties.
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
Dempsey & Carroll, engraver. Prince Albert /
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
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.
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.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
Six views of Buxton & neighbourhood :
Six views of Buxton & neighbourhood
[185-?]
Gascoigne, George, -1577. The noble arte of venerie or hunting :
Gascoigne, George, -1577
The noble arte of venerie or hunting
[1575]
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Panorama, Leicester Square :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Panorama, Leicester Square
1805
The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1820?]
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond :
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond
1734
Witton, Philip Henry. Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
1791 [i.e. 1792]
London & Sunderland royal mail coach :
London & Sunderland royal mail coach
[ca. 1800]
Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863. Lessons on trees /
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
Lessons on trees
[1855]
Boulton, George. The route of the mail & post coaches, George Boulton & Co. proprietors :
Boulton, George
The route of the mail & post coaches, George Boulton & Co. proprietors
[between 1796 and 1809]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. ?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768