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Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street :
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
The combat with the giant :
The combat with the giant
September 1st, 1796
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake
12th May 1794
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
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822, artist. Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster.
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester :
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
Letters of administration of William Morgan.
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
Tracy, Thomas. Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition :
Tracy, Thomas
Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition
1732
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory :
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory
[approximately 1784?]
William's return.
William's return
[18th century]
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company :
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793. [Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793].
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793
[Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793]
1793
English lotteries, 1569-1826.
English lotteries, 1569-1826
mostly 18th-19th c
Lingley, John (Brewer) [Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783].
Lingley, John (Brewer)
[Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783]
1783
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party.
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
Newmarket, Mildenhall, and Swaffham stage waggons :
Newmarket, Mildenhall, and Swaffham stage waggons
1796
Land tax bill for William Bourn, April 5th, 1798.
Land tax bill for William Bourn, April 5th, 1798
1798
An account of the charges for catching the red deer out of the woods of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Salsbury at Hatfield, from Novre. the 9th, 1734, to February the 2nd 1734/5.
An account of the charges for catching the red deer out of the woods of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Salsbury at Hatfield, from Novre. the 9th, 1734, to February the 2nd 1734/5
1735
Roberts, John (Hosier), creator. [Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin].
Roberts, John (Hosier)
[Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin]
1773
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
Collins, Patrick, -1781. Will of Patrick Collins.
Collins, Patrick, -1781
Will of Patrick Collins
1781
Darly, M. (Mary), engraver. Hinton & Lock :
Darly, M. (Mary)
Hinton & Lock
[not after 1778]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. A collection of English grasses.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
A collection of English grasses
circa 1792-1808
Orme, Daniel, 1766-1837, engraver. D. Orme, historical engraver to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Orme, Daniel, 1766–1837
D. Orme, historical engraver to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
[between 1792 and 1797]
Edwards, George, 1694-1773, author, engraver. Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds :
Edwards, George, 1694–1773
Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds
approximately 1746
Lloyd, Mr., active 1795, creator. Bill for school expenses for Cyrill Clough, at Henry Lloyd's school.
Lloyd, Mr., active 1795
Bill for school expenses for Cyrill Clough, at Henry Lloyd's school
1795
[Metamorphic pictures].
[Metamorphic pictures]
[circa 1775]
Romney, George, 1734-1802. Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
Romney, George, 1734-1802. Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
J. & S. Kelly (London, England) J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token.
J. & S. Kelly (London, England)
J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token
1794
[Invitation to dine with Tallow Chandlers].
[Invitation to dine with Tallow Chandlers]
[approximately 1790?]
John Howard halfpenny token.
John Howard halfpenny token
[1794?]
Ryland, Edwd. (Edward), active approximately 1762-1775, creator, printer. Edward Ryland :
Ryland, Edwd. (Edward), active approximately 1762–1775
Edward Ryland
[ca. 1760]
Fowler, John, (active 1794) John Fowler halfpenny token.
Fowler, John, (active 1794)
John Fowler halfpenny token
1794
Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812, engraver. [Views in the South Seas]
Jukes, Francis, 1745–1812
[Views in the South Seas]
1787-1788
Williams, John, 1754-1818?. Memoirs of the Royal academicians;
Williams, John, 1754–1818?
Memoirs of the Royal academicians;
1796
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
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Cantabrigia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrata
[ca. 1700]
Upcott, William, 1779-1845. Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
Upcott, William, 1779–1845
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
1708-1875,
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807. The balnea, or, An impartial description of all the popular watering places in England :
Carey, George Saville, 1743–1807
The balnea, or, An impartial description of all the popular watering places in England
1799
The itinerant :
The itinerant
1799
Moore, James, 1762-1799. Monastic remains and ancient castles in England and Wales /
Moore, James, 1762–1799
Monastic remains and ancient castles in England and Wales
1791
Sketchley, William. The cocker :
Sketchley, William
The cocker
1793
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. Letters and memorials of state :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
Letters and memorials of state
1746
Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c. ...
Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c. ..
Jany. 1, 1776, according to act of Parlt. (39 Strand)
Lightoler, T. (Timothy), 18th cent. The gentleman and farmer's architect :
Lightoler, T. (Timothy), 18th cent
The gentleman and farmer's architect
1774
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
Great Britain. An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual.
Great Britain
An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual
[1711]
Marquand, Charles. Remarks on the different constructions of bridges, and improvements to secure their foundations on the different soils where they are intended to be built :
Marquand, Charles
Remarks on the different constructions of bridges, and improvements to secure their foundations on the different soils where they are intended to be built
1749
Cumming, Alexander, 1733-1814. The elements of clock and watch-work :
Cumming, Alexander, 1733–1814
The elements of clock and watch-work
1766
Bramah, Joseph, 1749-1814. [Campaign box belonging to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn]
Bramah, Joseph, 1749–1814
[Campaign box belonging to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn]
[London?] :
Robertson, Hannah. The young ladies school of arts :
Robertson, Hannah
The young ladies school of arts
1777
Mitchell, John, 1711-1768, author. The present state of Great Britain and North America :
Mitchell, John, 1711–1768
The present state of Great Britain and North America
MDCCLXVII [1767]
[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]
Smellie, William. William Smellie notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
William Smellie notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31-1821. Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31–1821
Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
M,DCC,XCII [1792]
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
Letters concerning the present state of England.
Letters concerning the present state of England
1772
Martin, Phil., active 18th century. [Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady].
Martin, Phil., active 18th century
[Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady]
1757
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent :
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent
1756
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]
[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]
Geometry exercise book.
Geometry exercise book
circa 1780
Bluck, John (Printmaker) [Rural views].
John Bluck, active 1791–1819
[Rural views]
1799
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
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain :
The curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain
[1780?]
Manwaring, Robert. The chair-maker's guide :
Manwaring, Robert
The chair-maker's guide
1766
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. An account of the life of Mr Richard Savage, son of the Earl Rivers.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
An account of the life of Mr Richard Savage, son of the Earl Rivers
1744
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779-1781. [Artificial slate roofs].
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779–1781
[Artificial slate roofs]
178-?]
Account of pictures, chiefly original portraits, extant about AD 1769.
Account of pictures, chiefly original portraits, extant about AD 1769
1769
Heraldry in miniature; containing all the arms, crests, supporters, and mottos,
Heraldry in miniature; containing all the arms, crests, supporters, and mottos,
1788
Wallis's tour through England and Wales,
Wallis's tour through England and Wales,
1794
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 ...
1778
Watts, William, 1752-1851, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry :
Watts, William, 1752–1851
The seats of the nobility and gentry
January 1st, 1779 [i.e. 1779-1786]
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, etcher, publisher. A book of ceilings :
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
A book of ceilings
MDCCLXXXI [1776]
The London calendar, or, Court and city register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year ...
The London calendar, or, Court and city register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year ..
Piles, Roger de, 1635-1709. The art of painting, and the lives of painters:
Piles, Roger de, 1635–1709
The art of painting, and the lives of painters
1706
Moore, Joseph, -1825. Moore's lace manufactory halfpenny token.
Moore, Joseph, -1825
Moore's lace manufactory halfpenny token
1795
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734-1793, author. The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England :
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734–1793
The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England
Novr. 30th 1791
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker.
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker
1752 February 4
Kirk, James, active 1784-1793. James Kirk toy shop token.
Kirk, James, active 1784–1793
James Kirk toy shop token
between 1784 and [1793?]
Sanders, Robert, 1727-1783. The complete English traveller, or, A new survey and description of England and Wales :
Sanders, Robert, 1727–1783
The complete English traveller, or, A new survey and description of England and Wales
1771
Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694-1753. Plans, sections, and elevations of Chiswick House and the Assembly Rooms, York.
Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1694–1753
Plans, sections, and elevations of Chiswick House and the Assembly Rooms, York
[approximately 1735?]
Buckler, John, 1770-1851, artist, engraver. [Views of English cathedrals and churches]
Buckler, John, 1770–1851
[Views of English cathedrals and churches]
[1798-1814]
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779-1781. [Cost of artificial slate in roofing compared with that of plain tiles and that of slate].
Searles, Michael, fl. 1779–1781
[Cost of artificial slate in roofing compared with that of plain tiles and that of slate]
1779?]
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres /
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599–1641
Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. An answer to certain assertions :
Bligh, William, 1754–1817
An answer to certain assertions
1794
Robertson, David, active 1794. A tour through the Isle of Man :
Robertson, David, active 1794
A tour through the Isle of Man
1794
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703. Magnae Britanniae Notitia :
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616–1703
Magnae Britanniae Notitia
MDCCXXIII (1723)
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett.
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett
1758 April 27