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Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor:
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor
1763
Park, Thomas, 1759-1834. Sonnets and other small poems /
Park, Thomas, 1759–1834
Sonnets and other small poems
1797
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660-1753. The will of Sir Hans Sloane, Bart., deceased.
Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660–1753
The will of Sir Hans Sloane, Bart., deceased
MDCCLIII [1753]
Smith, James, writer on carpentry. A specimen of ancient carpentry :
Smith, James, writer on carpentry
A specimen of ancient carpentry
1736
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700-1770. A description of the library of the Escorial :
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700–1770
A description of the library of the Escorial
circa 1754
The art of landscape drawing made easy :
The art of landscape drawing made easy
[1794]
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers. At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798.
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers
At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798
[1798]
Basan, François, 1723-1797. Vente considérable d'une belle collection de tableaux des plus grands maîtres, italiens, flamands, hollandois & françois, dont plusieurs ont été dans différents cabinets célebres, & de plusieurs figures en bronze & marbre ...
Basan, François, 1723–1797
Vente considérable d'une belle collection de tableaux des plus grands maîtres, italiens, flamands, hollandois & françois, dont plusieurs ont été dans différents cabinets célebres, & de plusieurs figures en bronze & marbre ..
1778
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771. Travels through France and Italy.
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721–1771
Travels through France and Italy
1766
Garret, Daniel, -1753. Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham /
Garret, Daniel, -1753
Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham
MDCCLIX [1759]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure guide to builders, or, The principles and practice of architecture geometrically demonstrated and made easy for the use of workmen in general ... /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure guide to builders, or, The principles and practice of architecture geometrically demonstrated and made easy for the use of workmen in general ...
1729
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750-1831, engraver. Select views in Great Britain /
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750–1831
Select views in Great Britain
[1784-1792]
Warwickshire (England) The poll of the freeholders of Warwickshire :
Warwickshire (England)
The poll of the freeholders of Warwickshire
M.DCC.LXXV [1775]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines :
Skinner and Dyke
A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines
[1793]
Basan, François, 1723-1797. Catalogue des diverses curiosités provenant du cabinet de feu M. de La Tour Daigues ... :
Basan, François, 1723–1797
Catalogue des diverses curiosités provenant du cabinet de feu M. de La Tour Daigues ...
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Ogilby's and Morgan's Pocket-book of the roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Ogilby's and Morgan's Pocket-book of the roads
1752
Coxe, William, 1747-1828. Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark, :
Coxe, William, 1747–1828
Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark,
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. The peerage of England :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
The peerage of England
1735
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801, author. Essays on physiognomy :
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741–1801
Essays on physiognomy
MDCCLXXXIX-MDCCXCVIII [1789-1798, i.e. 1799]
Baker, James, topographer. A picturesque guide through Wales and the Marches :
Baker, James, topographer
A picturesque guide through Wales and the Marches
1794-1795
The British military library, or, Journal :
The British military library, or, Journal
1799 [-1801]
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815. Elements for drawing /
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Elements for drawing
1792
Mason, William, 1725-1797. An heroic postscript to the public,
Mason, William, 1725–1797
An heroic postscript to the public,
1774
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Anecdotes of painting in England :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Anecdotes of painting in England
1765-1771 [i.e. 1765-1780]
Gibbs, James, 1682-1754. A book of architecture :
Gibbs, James, 1682–1754
A book of architecture
printed MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Alberti, Leon Battista, 1404-1472, author. The architecture of Leon Battista Alberti in ten books :
Alberti, Leon Battista, 1404–1472
The architecture of Leon Battista Alberti in ten books
MDCCXXVI [1726]
Bluck, John (Printmaker) [Rural views].
John Bluck, active 1791–1819
[Rural views]
1799
Cullum, John, Sir, 1733-1785. The history and antiquities of Hawsted,
Cullum, John, Sir, 1733–1785
The history and antiquities of Hawsted,
1784
Cleveley, John, 1747-1786, artist. Twelve views of ships in variety of weather
Cleveley, John, 1747–1786
Twelve views of ships in variety of weather
published as the act directs, 1 Jany. 1772
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727. The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping :
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660–1727
The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping
1714-1716
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, engraver. Printing plate for Morning /
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Printing plate for Morning
between 1792 and 1795
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased
[1768]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, e publisher. A catalogue of the extensive and valuable stock of copper plates, with the impressions, (some of which are unpublished) the property of Mr. William Dickinson, late of Bond Street, engraver and print seller :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the extensive and valuable stock of copper plates, with the impressions, (some of which are unpublished) the property of Mr. William Dickinson, late of Bond Street, engraver and print seller
[1793] ,
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House
[1797]
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711-1769. Manière de bien juger des ouvrages de peinture.
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711–1769
Manière de bien juger des ouvrages de peinture
1771
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. Sketches on the art of painting;
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
Sketches on the art of painting;
1782
A short narrative of the proceedings of the gentlemen,
A short narrative of the proceedings of the gentlemen,
1738
Staveley, Thomas, 1626-1684. The history of churches in England:
Staveley, Thomas, 1626–1684
The history of churches in England
1773
Milizia, Francesco, 1725-1798. De l'art de voir dans les beaux-arts,
Milizia, Francesco, 1725–1798
De l'art de voir dans les beaux-arts,
an 6 [1798]
Armstrong, John, 1709-1779. Sketches: or Essays on various subjects.
Armstrong, John, 1709–1779
Sketches: or Essays on various subjects
1758
Elstob, Mark. A trip to Kilkenny,
Elstob, Mark
A trip to Kilkenny,
1778
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Prefaces biographical and critical to the Works of the English poets /
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
Prefaces biographical and critical to the Works of the English poets
1779-1781
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the gardens & view of ye buildings of ye Rt. Honble. Henry Pelham, esq., at Echa in ye county of Surry /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the gardens & view of ye buildings of ye Rt. Honble. Henry Pelham, esq., at Echa in ye county of Surry
1737
Sirigatti, Lorenzo, author, illustrator. The practice of perspective /
Sirigatti, Lorenzo
The practice of perspective
MDCCLVI [1756]
Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, author. The natural history of the horse :
Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707–1788
The natural history of the horse
MDCCLXII [1762]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676, cartographer. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improv'd :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improv'd
1749
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784, cartographer. Cambridgeshire
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719–1784
Cambridgeshire
1747
Orsbridge, Philip, -1767, illustrator. Britannia's triumph in the year MDCCLXII :
Orsbridge, Philip, -1767
Britannia's triumph in the year MDCCLXII
MDCCLXVI [1766]
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688, author. The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come.
Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come
1726
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739-1821. Edgeworthstown archive,
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739–1821
Edgeworthstown archive,
1796-1815
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782. Pantograph.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705–1782
Pantograph
between 1756 and 1778
Molé, Guillaume François Roger, 1742-1790. Observations historiques et critiques sur les erreurs des peintres, sculpteurs & dessinateurs,
Molé, Guillaume François Roger, 1742–1790
Observations historiques et critiques sur les erreurs des peintres, sculpteurs & dessinateurs,
1771
Davies, John, 1625-1693. The antiquities of the abbey or cathedral church of Durham :
Davies, John, 1625–1693
The antiquities of the abbey or cathedral church of Durham
MDCCLXVII [1767]
The ode for the opening of the new exhibition room of the Royal Incorporated Society of Artists of Great Britain.
The ode for the opening of the new exhibition room of the Royal Incorporated Society of Artists of Great Britain
1772
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2-1733. Six of Her Majesty's pictures /
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2–1733
Six of Her Majesty's pictures
1712
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Cantabrigia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Society of Antiquaries of London. Vetusta Monumenta.
Society of Antiquaries of London
Vetusta Monumenta
n.d.]
A catalogue of pictures painted by J. Wright, of Derby :
A catalogue of pictures painted by J. Wright, of Derby
1785
Taylor, Henry, 1825-1888. Collection of designs for Worcester porcelain,
Taylor, Henry, 1825–1888
Collection of designs for Worcester porcelain,
ca. 1770-ca. 1880
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750-1819. An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species.
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750–1819
An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species
M,DCC,LXXXVIII
Longinus, 1st cent. Dionysius Longinus On the sublime:
Longinus, 1st cent
Dionysius Longinus On the sublime
1751
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours.
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1731
Wallace, James. A general and descriptive history of the ancient and present state, of the town of Liverpool,
Wallace, James
A general and descriptive history of the ancient and present state, of the town of Liverpool,
1795
Shaw, Stebbing, 1762-1802. A tour to the west of England, in 1788 /
Shaw, Stebbing, 1762–1802
A tour to the west of England, in 1788
1789
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. The peerage of England : or, An historical and genealogical account of the present nobility :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
The peerage of England : or, An historical and genealogical account of the present nobility
1710
Cooksey, Richard, author. Essay on the life and character of John lord Somers, baron of Evesham :
Cooksey, Richard
Essay on the life and character of John lord Somers, baron of Evesham
MDCCXCI [1791]
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Polymetis, or, An enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists :
Spence, Joseph, 1699–1768
Polymetis, or, An enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists
1755
Gridley, Richard, 1711-1796. A plan of the city, and fortifications of Louisburg /
Gridley, Richard, 1711–1796
A plan of the city, and fortifications of Louisburg
1757
Smellie, William, 1740-1795. Account of the institution and progress of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland,
Smellie, William, 1740–1795
Account of the institution and progress of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland,
1782-84
Mensaert, Guillaume Pierre, 1711-1777. Le peintre amateur et curieux,
Mensaert, Guillaume Pierre, 1711–1777
Le peintre amateur et curieux,
1763
Huddesford, George, 1749-1809. Warley :
Huddesford, George, 1749–1809
Warley
1778
The artist's vade-mecum :
The artist's vade-mecum
1776 [i.e. 177-?]
Murray, Sarah, 1744-1811. A companion and useful guide to the beauties of Scotland, to the lakes of Westmoreland, Cumberland, and Lancashire, and to the curiosities in the district of Craven, in the West Riding of Yorkshire :
Murray, Sarah, 1744–1811
A companion and useful guide to the beauties of Scotland, to the lakes of Westmoreland, Cumberland, and Lancashire, and to the curiosities in the district of Craven, in the West Riding of Yorkshire
1799-1805
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved
1764
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
The Chester guide :
The Chester guide
[1795]
Rocque, John, -1762. A survey of the city and suburbs of Dublin :
Rocque, John, -1762
A survey of the city and suburbs of Dublin
1757
Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811. Anecdotes of eminent painters in Spain,
Cumberland, Richard, 1732–1811
Anecdotes of eminent painters in Spain,
1782
Porny, Mr. The elements of heraldry:
Porny, Mr
The elements of heraldry
MDCCLXV [1765]
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy, author, illustrator, publisher. Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war /
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy
Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer. A catalogue of a most superb and distinguished collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most superb and distinguished collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1797]
Stern, Giovanni, 1734-1794 or 1795, author, illustrator. Piante elevazioni profili e spaccati degli edifici della villa suburbana di Giulio III :
Stern, Giovanni, 1734–1794 or 1795
Piante elevazioni profili e spaccati degli edifici della villa suburbana di Giulio III
MDCCLXXXIIII [1784]
Halfpenny, William, -1755. A new and compleat system of architecture delineated, in a variety of plans and elevations of designs for convenient and decorated houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
A new and compleat system of architecture delineated, in a variety of plans and elevations of designs for convenient and decorated houses
1749
Stonestreet, George Griffin. Eastward ho!!! or, Quoz's letters, relative to the wet dock bill :
Stonestreet, George Griffin
Eastward ho!!! or, Quoz's letters, relative to the wet dock bill
1796
Supplement a la Bibliographie instructive, ou, Catalogue des livres du cabinet de feu M. Louis Jean Gaignat ... /
Supplement a la Bibliographie instructive, ou, Catalogue des livres du cabinet de feu M. Louis Jean Gaignat ...
1769
Whyte, Alexander. An account of the trial of Alexander Whyte, baker, for a false, malicious, and seditious libel :
Whyte, Alexander
An account of the trial of Alexander Whyte, baker, for a false, malicious, and seditious libel
[1793]
Rocque, John, -1762. A scenographic plan of the city of the kings :
Rocque, John, -1762
A scenographic plan of the city of the kings
1755
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs, or, The art of drawing and working the ornamental parts of architecture :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs, or, The art of drawing and working the ornamental parts of architecture
1756
Vertue, George, 1684-1756. A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar,
Vertue, George, 1684–1756
A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar,
1745
Laporte, John, 1761-1839. Four views.
Laporte, John, 1761–1839
Four views
1799
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712, engraver. Afbeelding der menschelyke bezigheden :
Luiken, Jan, 1649–1712
Afbeelding der menschelyke bezigheden
[1725?]
La galerie agreable du monde :
La galerie agreable du monde
[1729?]
Great Britain. An Act for the further punishment of such persons as shall unlawfully kill or destroy deer in parks, paddocks, or other inclosed grounds.
Great Britain
An Act for the further punishment of such persons as shall unlawfully kill or destroy deer in parks, paddocks, or other inclosed grounds
[1719]
D'Houdan Atlas National de France.
D'Houdan
Atlas National de France
[1793?]
Johnson, Thos. (Thomas), 1714?-approximately 1778. [Glass frames, ovals, stands for candles, picture frames, slab frames, side of a room, an organ, ceilings, chimney pieces ... ].
Johnson, Thos. (Thomas), 1714?-approximately 1778
[Glass frames, ovals, stands for candles, picture frames, slab frames, side of a room, an organ, ceilings, chimney pieces ... ]
1758
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, author, illustrator. Fabbriche' antiche' /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Fabbriche' antiche'
MDCCXXX [1730, i.e. 1735]
Tresham, Henry, 1749?-1814. Le avventure di Saffo.
Tresham, Henry, 1749?-1814
Le avventure di Saffo
1784
Swan, Abraham. A collection of designs in architecture,
Swan, Abraham
A collection of designs in architecture,
[ca. 1768]
Topham, Edward, 1751-1820. The life of the late John Elwes, Esquire; member in three successive parliaments for Berkshire. :
Topham, Edward, 1751–1820
The life of the late John Elwes, Esquire; member in three successive parliaments for Berkshire.
1790
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773. Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world :
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694–1773
Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world
[1790]