Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
4
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
5
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
6
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
7
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
8
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
9
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
10
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan of the house, gardens, park & hermitage of Their Majesties at Richmond
1734
11
Boulton, George
The route of the mail & post coaches, George Boulton & Co. proprietors
[between 1796 and 1809]
12
Witton, Philip Henry
Views of the ruins of the principal houses destroyed during the riots at Birmingham =
1791 [i.e. 1792]
13
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
14
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
15
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
16
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
17
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
18
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
19
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
20
The temple of taste
[1796]
21
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
22
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
23
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
24
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
25
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
26
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
27
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
28
Bill for building expenses
1760
29
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
30
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
31
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
32
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
33
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
34
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
35
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
36
Wet drug jar
between 1700 and 1725
37
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801
A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth
approximately 1798-1799
38
Thomson, James, 1700–1748
The seasons,
1797
39
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
40
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
41
Panorama, Leicester-Square
[1793]
42
Moffat, James
Views in Calcutta
s.d.]
43
Dry drug jar
circa 1750
44
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706
Les delices de l'Italie
1707
45
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c.
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
46
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720–approximately 1778
A new book of Chinese designs, calculated to improve the present taste
MDCCLIV [1754]
47
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653–1702
The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale
1711
48
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
49
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
50
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
51
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
52
Pine, John, 1690–1756
The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords
[1739]
53
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation
1742
54
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
1789
55
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
56
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The art of painting
1778
57
Angus, William, 1752–1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
58
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
59
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches
MDCCXLIII [1743]
60
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
61
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
A treatise on ancient armour and weapons,
62
Hyakunin isshu karuta
late 18th century?
63
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1754
64
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1797-1804
65
Newman, Frederick
The curiosities and beauties of England displayed
[1795?]
66
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton
1754
67
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), male, with Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa), both open and closed, and Pupa (Lepidoptera Pieridae), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
68
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Antiquities of London and its environs
1791-[1800]
69
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684–1756
Album of Rococo ornamental designs of gardens, flora and fauna, games and pastimes, costume, chinoiserie, hermits and grottoes, occupations, cities and villages, saints and martyrs, and biblical scenes
circa 1735-1750
70
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright notebook
1775-1780
71
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
72
Cook, James, 1728–1779
A voyage to the Pacific ocean
1784
73
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham
1739
74
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
75
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
76
Hearne, Thomas
Antiquities of Great Britain
1786-1807
77
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences
1765-1766
78
Moll, Herman, -1732
Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps
[1763?]
79
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
80
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
81
White, John, active 1757–1759
Journal of a voyage to New South Wales
MDCCXC [1790]
82
Dry drug jar
circa 1750
83
Rose, Richard, 1728–1770
A journal of a voyage to Madrass
1761
84
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
85
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
86
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827
A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
[1783-1793]
87
Burton, John, 1710–1771
An essay towards a complete new system of midwifry
1751
88
Decker, Paul
Gothic architecture decorated
1759
89
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
90
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
91
The Naval chronicle
1799-1818
92
Dry drug jar
circa 1740
93
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
Myotomia reformata
1724
94
Cowley, Charlotte
The ladies history of England
1780 [i.e. 1781]
95
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
96
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
97
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
98
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies
[between 1771 and 1785]
99
Garneray, Jean-François, 1755–1837
Collection des nouveaux costumes des autorités constituées, civils et militaires