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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, author. Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
Constable, John, 1776-1837. Letter to John Thomas Smith.
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Alphabet.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company, creator. Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered.
Whitehaven Steam Navigation Company
Billhead of Whitehead Steam Navigation Company for Mr. L Whittle for goods that have been delivered
1851
Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791-1869. Scotch scenery,
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Scotch scenery,
circa 1814
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England) [Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
British Fire Office (London, England), creator. [Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
British Fire Office (London, England)
[Fire insurance policy for Mr. Robert Gibbs, March 1, 1808, from British Fire Office]
March 1st, 1808
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808, creator. Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
Mathiss, Madeleine. Album of pressed seaweed specimens.
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
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]
Walter, John. A tour in North Wales.
Walter, John
A tour in North Wales
1817
Wright, James, coach builder, creator. Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of Sir George Musgrave in Penrith,Cumbria, from March, 1864 to January, 1865.
Wright, James, coach builder
Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of Sir George Musgrave in Penrith,Cumbria, from March, 1864 to January, 1865
1864-1865
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
Character of forest trees.
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
Royal Academy (Gosport, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk.
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England) Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester.
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester
approximately 1825
Reece & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society].
Reece & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Reece & Co. for supplies bought by the Medical Botanical Society]
1838-1839
Marchi, Francesco de, 1504-1577. Della architettura militare :
Marchi, Francesco de, 1504–1577
Della architettura militare
mid-16th century
Medical miscellany.
Medical miscellany
second half of the 15th century
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise. [Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
Great Britain. Commissioners of Excise
[Permit for Thomas Cooper to receive one cask of foreign brandy, 1809]
1809
Album of British grasses.
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989. Clare Leighton collection,
Leighton, Clare, 1898–1989
Clare Leighton collection,
1949-1953
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
Rowe, Miss. Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
Specimens of sea weed.
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
Salisbury, W. T. Select meditations and reflections on death :
Salisbury, W. T
Select meditations and reflections on death
circa 1782-1792
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
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
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England :
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England) Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848.
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
Levinstein Limited (firm) Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements /
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
Shoubridge, James. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
Luxmoore, Mary. Sketches of Teignmouth and Torquay.
Luxmoore, Mary
Sketches of Teignmouth and Torquay
circa 1830
Morrison, S. G., creator. [Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
Morrison, S. G.
[Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
1911
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster), creator. [Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848].
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster)
[Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848]
1848
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 /
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
Dick, James Nicholas, 1832-1920. Journals of James Nicholas Dick, British naval surgeon, and James Douglas Dick, naval officer.
Dick, James Nicholas, 1832–1920
Journals of James Nicholas Dick, British naval surgeon, and James Douglas Dick, naval officer
1853-1898
[Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
[Tax bill for Samuel Staneforth Esqr of Attercliff [illegible] Darnall, dated July 12, 1814]
1814
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843.
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843
1843
Roche, Patrick (Bootmaker) Billhead recording shoes purchased by Mr. Roberts from P. Roche, boot maker, Liverpool.
Roche, Patrick (Bootmaker)
Billhead recording shoes purchased by Mr. Roberts from P. Roche, boot maker, Liverpool
1850
Cracknall, James, creator. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830.
Cracknall, James
Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830
1830
Vindin, John, 1795-1852, creator. [Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823].
Vindin, John, 1795–1852
[Billheads of John Vindin, oil & colourman, Knightsbridge for purchases by Mr. Gibbs, 1823]
1823
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator. Grant of exclusive right of burial.
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator
Grant of exclusive right of burial
1864
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing.
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing
1673
Silver & Co. (London, England), creator. Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert
1825
Alexander McBean & Sons, creator. Billhead recording clothing purchased by George W. Humphreys, Esq. from, Alexander McBean & Sons, clothiers, Inverness.
Alexander McBean & Sons
Billhead recording clothing purchased by George W. Humphreys, Esq. from, Alexander McBean & Sons, clothiers, Inverness
1900
Fenton, Ellen, b. ca. 1813. Ellen Fenton diaries.
Fenton, Ellen, b. ca. 1813
Ellen Fenton diaries
1854-1862
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England), creator. [Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887].
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England)
[Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887]
1887
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier), creator. Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832.
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier)
Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832
1832
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling].
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling]
1880
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835, creator. Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin :
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835
Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin
1835
Satchell, Timothy, -1860, creator. Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849.
Satchell, Timothy, -1860
Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
Forty chess problems.
Forty chess problems
circa 1450
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?
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853- Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets.
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853–
Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets
1879-1881
National Panorama (London, England) National Panorama, 21, York Street, Westminster :
National Panorama (London, England)
National Panorama, 21, York Street, Westminster
[1883?]
Henderson, F. (Clothier), creator. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847, creator. Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth.
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847
Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth
1847
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
Pollard, G., creator. Letter :
Pollard, G.
Letter
1928 April 13th
Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire.
Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire
1680 April 1
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[1817?]
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England) Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England)
Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
1912-1914
Letter to the Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society (?) requesting information on lectures or literary proceedings,
Letter to the Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society (?) requesting information on lectures or literary proceedings,
[1847]
Saddlery account book.
Saddlery account book
1801-1802
Koechlin, Camille, 1811-1890. Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères.
Koechlin, Camille, 1811–1890
Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères
1841-1843
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6-1849. John Hearne commonplace book.
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6–1849
John Hearne commonplace book
1820-1849
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England), creator. Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed.
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed
1837
Cussons, Richard T., creator. Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall.
Cussons, Richard T.
Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall
1845
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853. Haustellata lepidoptera diurna.
Stephens, James Francis, 1792–1853
Haustellata lepidoptera diurna
circa 1839
Documents concerning "James II receiving the mathematical scholars of Christ's Hospital" :
Documents concerning "James II receiving the mathematical scholars of Christ's Hospital"
1837
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland), creator. Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850.
J. Christie & Son (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Billhead of J. Christie & Son, Edinburgh clothiers, for purchases by Joseph Markland, 1850
1850
Osborn, Joseph (Draper) [Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable].
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
Lindley, John, 1799-1865, author. Lectures delivered by John Lindley in the junior course of botany at University College London.
Lindley, John, 1799–1865
Lectures delivered by John Lindley in the junior course of botany at University College London
1848
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280-approximately 1350. Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare :
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280–approximately 1350
Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare
1375
Morton, Edward, artist. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday :
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
Dummer, Edmund, -1712. A survey and description of the principal harbours :
Dummer, Edmund, -1712
A survey and description of the principal harbours
1698
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797. Joseph Wright notebook.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright notebook
1775-1780
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842-1921. Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens.
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842–1921
Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens
1879-1880
Seebohm, Henry, 1832-1895. Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary.
Seebohm, Henry, 1832–1895
Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary
1860-1866
Irby family commonplace book.
Irby family commonplace book
1823-1852
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The Vitruvian principles of architecture, practically demonstrated :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The Vitruvian principles of architecture, practically demonstrated
1737
Sedgwick, James, creator. Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811.
Sedgwick, James
Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811
1811
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854- This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British /
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P
1817?
Tracy, Thomas. Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition :
Tracy, Thomas
Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition
1732
Jersey algae.
Jersey algae
1860
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1502. Trattato di architectura civile e militare.
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439–1502
Trattato di architectura civile e militare
not after 1521
Album of pressed wild flowers.
Album of pressed wild flowers
1882-1899
Sayers, Henry, 1819 or 1820-1891. Toy soldier paper dolls.
Sayers, Henry, 1819 or 1820–1891
Toy soldier paper dolls
ca. 1830
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
Field, William, 1854-1932. William Field scrapbook.
Field, William, 1854–1932
William Field scrapbook
1895