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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
[1819?]
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
1819
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist.  The harbours of England /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
The harbours of England
1856
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist.  Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851.  Turner's rivers of England :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Turner's rivers of England
1883
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The note-book of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The note-book of William Blake
MCMXXXV [1935]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The complete writings of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The complete writings of William Blake
MCMLVII [1957]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. Poetry and prose of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Poetry and prose of William Blake
1935
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil
1937
Chipping Norton (England) Chipping-Norton register.
Chipping Norton (England)
Chipping-Norton register
1830]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. A provincial glossary :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
A provincial glossary
1811
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the valuable library of the late Benjamin Way, Esq. of Denham. ... /
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of the valuable library of the late Benjamin Way, Esq. of Denham. ...
[1834]
Welcome, John, 1914- Fred Archer: his life and times
Welcome, John, 1914–
Fred Archer: his life and times
1967
Winkles, Benjamin. Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales;
Winkles, Benjamin
Winkles's architectural and picturesque illustrations of the cathedral churches of England and Wales;
1836-42
Lindsley, Kathleen, author. Pub signs for Samuel Webster :
Lindsley, Kathleen
Pub signs for Samuel Webster
April 1983
Metal Box Company, creator. 19th annual dinner :
Metal Box Company
19th annual dinner
1951
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the important gallery of Italian, German, and Flemish pictures
[1853]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq. :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the small but highly important collection of motion pictures of that well-known amateur, George Young, Esq.
[1866]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the highly important collection of ancient & modern pictures, formed with great taste by Samuel Wheeler, Esq., deceased, late of Brunswick Terrace, Brighton, and Barrow Hills, Surrey
[1871]
British Institution. An account of all the pictures exhibited in the rooms of the British Institution, from 1813 to 1823 :
British Institution
An account of all the pictures exhibited in the rooms of the British Institution, from 1813 to 1823
1824
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the library of William Charles Macready, Esq. deceased
[1873]
National Gallery (Great Britain) A catalogue of the pictures in the National Gallery.
National Gallery (Great Britain)
A catalogue of the pictures in the National Gallery
1845
 From the Third programme :
From the Third programme
1956
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the highly valuable and splendid pictures, of the Italian, Venetian & Flemish schools, the property of R. Westall, esq. R.A. :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the highly valuable and splendid pictures, of the Italian, Venetian & Flemish schools, the property of R. Westall, esq. R.A.
[1830]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the entire series of portraits of illustrious characters in the reign of Queen Elizabeth :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the entire series of portraits of illustrious characters in the reign of Queen Elizabeth
[1836]
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of an important collection of pictures, of the highest class :
Phillips, Mr.
A catalogue of an important collection of pictures, of the highest class
[1850]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of the very highest class :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of the very highest class
[1852]
J. Green & Son (Firm), creator. [Paper label from a ream of paper produced by J. Green & Son, Hayle Mill, Maidstone, Kent].
J. Green & Son (Firm)
[Paper label from a ream of paper produced by J. Green & Son, Hayle Mill, Maidstone, Kent]
[approximately 1875?]
H. M. Trotter & Co., creator, publisher. Industrial Hall :
H. M. Trotter & Co.
Industrial Hall
[1904]
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Poole, William, farrier. The countrey farrier :
Poole, William, farrier
The countrey farrier
1648
Fox, Samuel, 1801-1870. The history and antiquities of the parish church of S. Matthew, Morley, in the county of Derby /
Fox, Samuel, 1801–1870
The history and antiquities of the parish church of S. Matthew, Morley, in the county of Derby
1872
Mulready, William, 1786-1863. An historical antiquarian and picturesque account of Kirkstall Abbey :
Mulready, William, 1786–1863
An historical antiquarian and picturesque account of Kirkstall Abbey
1827
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809-1877. The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated /
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809–1877
The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated
1851
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton
1785
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author.  The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1806]
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902-1967, author. Together and alone :
Whitfield, Christopher, 1902–1967
Together and alone
1945
Meredith, George, 1828-1909, author. The letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell :
Meredith, George, 1828–1909
The letters of George Meredith to Alice Meynell
1923
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher. R. Ackermann's repository of fashions :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
R. Ackermann's repository of fashions
1829
Hermes, Wilhelm. William Hermes album drawing copies :
Hermes, Wilhelm
William Hermes album drawing copies
[185-?]
 Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday :
Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday
, [between 1866 and 1880]
 Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper :
Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper
[between 1868-1885]
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England
[1778]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, e publisher. A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased
[London] :
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable and pleasing collection of chiefly high-finished Flemish and Dutch pictures, the property of Mrs. Harritz, of Limehouse, deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable and pleasing collection of chiefly high-finished Flemish and Dutch pictures, the property of Mrs. Harritz, of Limehouse, deceased
[1810]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice collection of modern pictures, which have constituted the very distinguished and universally admired gallery of that accomplished and truly spirited patron of the arts, the Rt. Hon. Lord de Tabley, deceased, at no. 24, Hill Street, Berkely Square :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very choice collection of modern pictures, which have constituted the very distinguished and universally admired gallery of that accomplished and truly spirited patron of the arts, the Rt. Hon. Lord de Tabley, deceased, at no. 24, Hill Street, Berkely Square
[1827]
Hutchinson, George Thomas, 1880-1948 The Heythrop Hunt /
Hutchinson, George Thomas, 1880–1948
The Heythrop Hunt
1935
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions
[1799]
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the valuable collection of engravings, the property of the late John Hoppner, Esq. R.A., sold by order of the executors :
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771–1842
A catalogue of the valuable collection of engravings, the property of the late John Hoppner, Esq. R.A., sold by order of the executors
[1828]
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706-1753. A new book of ornaments :
Copeland, Henry, approximately 1706–1753
A new book of ornaments
[approximately 1752?]
 The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort.
The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort
1873
Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799-1856. How to sketch from nature, or, Perspective and its application /
Fielding, Newton Limbird Smith, 1799–1856
How to sketch from nature, or, Perspective and its application
[1856]
Moses, Walter Thomas, b. 1862. Sketches by W.T. Moses at Kemp's Hall.
Moses, Walter Thomas, b. 1862
Sketches by W.T. Moses at Kemp's Hall
[ca. 1875]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, sold by order of the assignees of Mr. Michael Bryan :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable assemblage of pictures, sold by order of the assignees of Mr. Michael Bryan
[1810]
 [Label of the White Swan Hotel :
[Label of the White Swan Hotel
[approximately 1950?]
British Institution. Catalogue of the works of British artists :
British Institution
Catalogue of the works of British artists
1806-1867
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ...
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ..
1798
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer. A catalogue of the select and reserved collection of very capital and valuable pictures, of Mr. Woodburn, Senior, retiring to the country, removed from his house at Knightsbridge :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the select and reserved collection of very capital and valuable pictures, of Mr. Woodburn, Senior, retiring to the country, removed from his house at Knightsbridge
[1821]
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872. Gloucestershire collections,
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792–1872
Gloucestershire collections,
18--]
Smith, Charles Roach, 1807-1890. Report on excavations made on the site of the Roman castrum at Lymne, in Kent, in 1850 /
Smith, Charles Roach, 1807–1890
Report on excavations made on the site of the Roman castrum at Lymne, in Kent, in 1850
1852
Knox, Seymour H., 1898-1990. Aurora in England, 1934.
Knox, Seymour H., 1898–1990
Aurora in England, 1934
n.d.]
 [Four sporting prints].
[Four sporting prints]
[between 1754 and 1764]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small but capital collection of pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small but capital collection of pictures
[1794]
Broster, P. (Peter), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the ancient and modern engravings, drawings, books of prints, library, paintings, philosophical apparatus, &c. of the Rev. James Winfield, deceased :
Broster, P. (Peter)
A catalogue of the ancient and modern engravings, drawings, books of prints, library, paintings, philosophical apparatus, &c. of the Rev. James Winfield, deceased
[1810]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, printer. A catalogue of the genuine, entire and valuable collection of high finished paintings and drawings :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the genuine, entire and valuable collection of high finished paintings and drawings
[1810]
Edwards, Edward, 1812-1886. The administrative economy of the fine arts in England.
Edwards, Edward, 1812–1886
The administrative economy of the fine arts in England
1840
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. The children of Thespis :
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818
The children of Thespis
1786-1788
Martyn, Thomas, 1735-1825. The English connoisseur:
Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
The English connoisseur
1767
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a valuable portion of the library of a gentleman :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of a valuable portion of the library of a gentleman
[1832]
Booker, Luke, 1762-1835, author, illustrator. A descriptive and historical account of Dudley Castle :
Booker, Luke, 1762–1835
A descriptive and historical account of Dudley Castle
1825
 A handbook to the paintings by ancient masters in the Art Treasures Exhibition :
A handbook to the paintings by ancient masters in the Art Treasures Exhibition
1857
Prout, Samuel, 1783-1852. Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc. :
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
Hints on light and shadow, composition, etc.
1848
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the beautiful collection of modern pictures, water-colour drawings, and objects of art of Charles Dickens, deceased :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the beautiful collection of modern pictures, water-colour drawings, and objects of art of Charles Dickens, deceased
[1870]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all that noble & superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, drawings, miniatures, and prints :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of all that noble & superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, drawings, miniatures, and prints
[1795]
King, Thomas, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of upwards of four hundred original drawings, by Stothard, Burney, Smirke, Corbould, Van Assen, &c. :
King, Thomas
A catalogue of a collection of upwards of four hundred original drawings, by Stothard, Burney, Smirke, Corbould, Van Assen, &c.
[1797]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small but capital, select, and highly valuable assemblage of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of distinguished merit :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a small but capital, select, and highly valuable assemblage of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, of distinguished merit
[1808]
 A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales :
A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
[1790]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very capital, valuable and highly important collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures of the late Ph; Panné, Esq., of Great George Street, Hanover Square, deceased :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the very capital, valuable and highly important collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures of the late Ph; Panné, Esq., of Great George Street, Hanover Square, deceased
[1819]
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very choice collection of pictures, remarkable for their interesting character, being specimens of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, and many fine examples of the British schools of art .:
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of a very choice collection of pictures, remarkable for their interesting character, being specimens of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, and many fine examples of the British schools of art
[1832]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a selection from the capital collection of pictures of His Excellency the Prince De Tallyrand :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a selection from the capital collection of pictures of His Excellency the Prince De Tallyrand
[1833]
Mayor Gallery. Adrian de Menasce, 1925-1995 :
Mayor Gallery
Adrian de Menasce, 1925-1995
©1996
Redfern Gallery. Denise René back in London presents her artists 21 years on :
Redfern Gallery
Denise René back in London presents her artists 21 years on
1989
Barfield, John, active 1790-1842. Just published, in large folio, complete in sixty-four maps, price six guineas, half-bound, a new and greatly improved edition of Lavoisne's genealogical, historical, chronological, & geographical atlas, by C. Gros and J. Aspin :
Barfield, John, active 1790–1842
Just published, in large folio, complete in sixty-four maps, price six guineas, half-bound, a new and greatly improved edition of Lavoisne's genealogical, historical, chronological, & geographical atlas, by C. Gros and J. Aspin
1814
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, author, illustrator. The bottle /
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
The bottle
[1871]
Bradley, Helen, 1900-1979. Miss Carter came with us.
Bradley, Helen, 1900–1979
Miss Carter came with us
1973
Lister, R. P. (Richard Percival), 1914- Allotments /
Lister, R. P. (Richard Percival), 1914–
Allotments
1985
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Anecdotes of painting in England :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Anecdotes of painting in England
1765-1771 [i.e. 1765-1780]
Carr, J. L. (Joseph Lloyd), 1912-1994. The first Saturday in May :
Carr, J. L. (Joseph Lloyd), 1912–1994
The first Saturday in May
1993
 Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter :
Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter
1728]
Flint, W. Russell (William Russell), 1880-1969, author. Minxes admonished, or, Beauty reproved :
Flint, W. Russell (William Russell), Sir, 1880–1969
Minxes admonished, or, Beauty reproved
MCMLV [1955]
 [Collection of three postcards].
[Collection of three postcards]
[approximately 1900]
Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860. A handbook to the public galleries of art in and near London :
Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794–1860
A handbook to the public galleries of art in and near London
1842
 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight :
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1952
Jesse, John Heneage, 1815-1874, author.  George Selwyn and his contemporaries :
Jesse, John Heneage, 1815–1874
George Selwyn and his contemporaries
1843-1844