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 [Vita et Fabulae]
[Vita et Fabulae]
[circa 1476]
 Ars vitae contemplativae.
Ars vitae contemplativae
1473
Couldrette, active 14th century-15th century. [Four leaves from Le Roman de Mélusine]
Couldrette, active 14th century-15th century
[Four leaves from Le Roman de Mélusine]
[ca. 1476?]
Prou, Jacques, approximately 1639-approximately1686, artist, engraver. Veües des plus beaux endroits de la ville de Rome /
Prou, Jacques, approximately 1639–approximately1686
Veües des plus beaux endroits de la ville de Rome
[circa 1680?]
Helm, Franz, approximately 1500-1567, author.  Buch von den probierten Künsten :
Helm, Franz, approximately 1500–1567
Buch von den probierten Künsten
1570
 Hie nach volget ein büch der kunnst dardurch der weltlich mensch mag geÿstlich werden ...
Hie nach volget ein büch der kunnst dardurch der weltlich mensch mag geÿstlich werden ..
am freitag in her andern vast wochen [7 Mar.], Anno [et] c[etera] In dem siben vn[d] sibenzigisten iar [1477]
Madocks, John Edward, 1760-1806. Archery.
Madocks, John Edward, 1760–1806
Archery
1787
 [Biblia latina].
[Biblia latina]
[between 22 July 1476 and 21 July 1477]
Vegetius Renatus, Flavius, author. Des durchleichtigen wolgebornen Grauen Flauii Vegecii Renati kurcze Red von der Ritterschafft.
Vegetius Renatus, Flavius
Des durchleichtigen wolgebornen Grauen Flauii Vegecii Renati kurcze Red von der Ritterschafft
[approximately 1475]
Genga, Bernardino, 1620-1690, author.  Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno :
Genga, Bernardino, 1620–1690
Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno
il dì XV. settembre M. DC. XCI [1691]
Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375.  Libri Johan[n]is Boccaccij de Certaldo De mulieribus claris :
Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313–1375
Libri Johan[n]is Boccaccij de Certaldo De mulieribus claris
[1473]
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298, author. Leben der Heiligen :
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229–1298
Leben der Heiligen
[1475]
Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650, engraver.  Icones biblicae praecipuas Sacrae Scripturae historias eleganter & graphicè repraesentantes =
Merian, Matthaeus, 1593–1650
Icones biblicae praecipuas Sacrae Scripturae historias eleganter & graphicè repraesentantes =
[1625-1630]
 Palatiorum Romanorum à celeberrimis sui aevi architectis erectorum pars prima[-tertia].
Palatiorum Romanorum à celeberrimis sui aevi architectis erectorum pars prima[-tertia]
[1694]
 [Apocalypsis sancti Johannis].
[Apocalypsis sancti Johannis]
[approximately 1465]
Sánchez de Arévalo, Rodrigo, 1404-1470. [Der Spiegel des menschlichen Lebens].
Sánchez de Arévalo, Rodrigo, 1404–1470
[Der Spiegel des menschlichen Lebens]
[23 July 1479]
Caracciolo, Roberto, 1425-1495.  Sacre theologie magistri necno[n] sacri eloquii preconis celeberrimi fratris Roberti de Litio ordinis Minor[um] professoris opus quadragesimale p[er]utilissimum quod de penitentia dictum est :
Caracciolo, Roberto, 1425–1495
Sacre theologie magistri necno[n] sacri eloquii preconis celeberrimi fratris Roberti de Litio ordinis Minor[um] professoris opus quadragesimale p[er]utilissimum quod de penitentia dictum est
1472
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688.  Altaria et sacella varia templorum Romae :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
Altaria et sacella varia templorum Romae
[approximately 1690]
 [Vitae sanctorum patrum]
[Vitae sanctorum patrum]
[approximately 1482]
Sandrart, Jakob von, 1630-1708.  Lebenslauf und Kunst-werke des woledlen und gestrengen Herrn Joachims von Sandrart, auf Stockau, hochfürstl. Pfalz-Neuburgischen Rahts /
Sandrart, Jakob von, 1630–1708
Lebenslauf und Kunst-werke des woledlen und gestrengen Herrn Joachims von Sandrart, auf Stockau, hochfürstl. Pfalz-Neuburgischen Rahts
im Jahr Christi 1675
 Plenarium Epistolarum et Evangeliorum.
Plenarium Epistolarum et Evangeliorum
[20 Sept. 1474]
 [Elders in adoration]
[Elders in adoration]
[18 December 1472]
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688, author, illustrator.  Sculpturae veteris admiranda, sive, Delineatio vera perfectissimarum eminentissimarumque statuarum :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
Sculpturae veteris admiranda, sive, Delineatio vera perfectissimarum eminentissimarumque statuarum
anno MDCLXXX [1680]
Dawson, Robert Kearsley, 1798-1861, cartographer. [Plans of borough towns included in List no. VIII on Parliamentary representation, 1832]
Dawson, Robert Kearsley, 1798–1861
[Plans of borough towns included in List no. VIII on Parliamentary representation, 1832]
[1832]
Johannes, von Freiburg, -1314, author.  Summa confessorum compilata a fratre Iohanne lectore ordinis Fratrum predicatorum.
Johannes, von Freiburg, -1314
Summa confessorum compilata a fratre Iohanne lectore ordinis Fratrum predicatorum
[1476]
 Historie Herzog Ernsts von Bayern. Add: Hans Schildberger: Reisebuch. S. Brandan: Legende.
Historie Herzog Ernsts von Bayern. Add: Hans Schildberger: Reisebuch. S. Brandan: Legende
[approximately 1480]
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298.  Leben der Heiligen.
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229–1298
Leben der Heiligen
1471-1472
Niccolò, de' Tudeschi, 1386-1445. [Lectura super quinque libros decretalium]
Niccolò, de' Tudeschi, 1386–1445
[Lectura super quinque libros decretalium]
[1477]
 [Biblia, deutsch]
[Biblia, deutsch]
1477
Poilly, Jean-Baptiste de, 1669-1728, engraver, publisher. [Engravings of statues]
Poilly, Jean-Baptiste de, 1669–1728
[Engravings of statues]
[circa 1700?]
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688, author, illustrator.  L'academia Todesca della architectura, scultura & pittura, oder, Teutsche Academie der edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
L'academia Todesca della architectura, scultura & pittura, oder, Teutsche Academie der edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste
Anno Christi MDCLXXV [1675]
Westerhout, Arnold van, 1651-1725, artist, engraver. [Angels holding instruments of the Passion, from the Ponte San Angelo]
Westerhout, Arnold van, 1651–1725
[Angels holding instruments of the Passion, from the Ponte San Angelo]
[1699]
Rolevinck, Werner, 1425-1502, author. Fasciculus t[em]p[oru]m o[mn]es antiquo[rum] cronicas [com]plectens incipit feliciter.
Rolevinck, Werner, 1425–1502
Fasciculus t[em]p[oru]m o[mn]es antiquo[rum] cronicas [com]plectens incipit feliciter
Sub anno d[omi]ni Millesimo quadrigentesimoseptuagesimo sexto feria sexta ante Martini ep[isco]pi [8 November 1476]
 [Biblia, deutsch]
[Biblia, deutsch]
[1477]
 [Biblia]
[Biblia]
[approximately 1478]
Bergmüller, Johann Georg, 1688-1762, illustrator, publisher.  Anthropometria, sive, Statura hominis a nativitate ad consummatum aetatis incrementum ad dimensionum & proportionum regulas discriminata =
Bergmüller, Johann Georg, 1688–1762
Anthropometria, sive, Statura hominis a nativitate ad consummatum aetatis incrementum ad dimensionum & proportionum regulas discriminata =
1723
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, lithographer. Architectural ornaments, or, A collection of capitals, friezes, roses, entablatures, mouldings, &c. : drawn on stone, from the antique.
Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857
Architectural ornaments, or, A collection of capitals, friezes, roses, entablatures, mouldings, &c. : drawn on stone, from the antique
[1821?]
Rainerius, de Pisis, -approximately 1348. Ad reuerendissimu[m] in Ch[r]isto patrem & dominu[m] B. miseratione diuina Sancte Romane Ecclesie dignissimu[m] episcopu[m] cardinalem Sabinensem Placentinu[m] vulgariter nu[n]cupatum, p[r]otecto[r]em singularissimu[m] O[r]dinis P[r]edicato[r]um Fratris Jacobi Flo[r]entini O[r]dinis Mino[r]u[m] p[re]fatio in seque[n]s opus Fratris Raijnerij de Pisis O[r]dinis P[r]edicato[r]u[m] incipit.
Rainerius, de Pisis, -approximately 1348
Ad reuerendissimu[m] in Ch[r]isto patrem & dominu[m] B. miseratione diuina Sancte Romane Ecclesie dignissimu[m] episcopu[m] cardinalem Sabinensem Placentinu[m] vulgariter nu[n]cupatum, p[r]otecto[r]em singularissimu[m] O[r]dinis P[r]edicato[r]um Fratris Jacobi Flo[r]entini O[r]dinis Mino[r]u[m] p[re]fatio in seque[n]s opus Fratris Raijnerij de Pisis O[r]dinis P[r]edicato[r]u[m] incipit
[3 August 1474]
Torquemada, Juan de, 1388-1468. Meditationes reuerendissimi patris domini Iohannis de Terrecremata sacrosancte Romane ecclesie cardinalis posite et depicte de ipsius mandato in ecclesie ambitu sancte Marie de Minerua Rome.
Torquemada, Juan de, 1388–1468
Meditationes reuerendissimi patris domini Iohannis de Terrecremata sacrosancte Romane ecclesie cardinalis posite et depicte de ipsius mandato in ecclesie ambitu sancte Marie de Minerua Rome
anno d[omi]ni millesimoquadringentesimoseptuagesimonono die tercia me[n]sis Septe[m]bris feliciter sunt consummate. [3 Sept. 1479]
Nicholas, of Lyra, approximately 1270-1349. Postilla super totam Bibliam.
Nicholas, of Lyra, approximately 1270–1349
Postilla super totam Bibliam
[1472]
 [Canticum canticorum].
[Canticum canticorum]
[approximately 1465]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900, author.  Notes by John Ruskin on his drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes by John Ruskin on his drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
[1900]
Donatus, Aelius, author. [Ars minor].
Donatus, Aelius
[Ars minor]
[between 1465 and 1480]
 [Evangelia et Epistolae].
[Evangelia et Epistolae]
[1480 October 27]
Baillie-Grohman, William A. (William Adolph), 1851-1921. Sport in art :
Baillie-Grohman, William A. (William Adolph), 1851–1921
Sport in art
[1969]
Mandeville, John, Sir. Das Buch des Ritters Herr Hannsen von Montevilla ...
Mandeville, John, Sir
Das Buch des Ritters Herr Hannsen von Montevilla ..
[18 July 1481]
Fowler, William, 1761-1832, author, artist, etcher. [Engravings of the principal mosaic pavements which have been discovered in the course of the last and present centuries, in various parts of Great Britain :
Fowler, William, 1761–1832
[Engravings of the principal mosaic pavements which have been discovered in the course of the last and present centuries, in various parts of Great Britain
1810-1824
 Diss durchleüchtigest Werck [der] ganczen heilige[n] Geschrifft genannt die Bibel ...
Diss durchleüchtigest Werck [der] ganczen heilige[n] Geschrifft genannt die Bibel ..
[3 January 1480]
Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153.  [Sermones super Cantica canticorum]
Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091–1153
[Sermones super Cantica canticorum]
[28 July 1481]
 Farquhar family photograph album.
Farquhar family photograph album
1880s
 Timour the Tartar :
Timour the Tartar
[between 1850-1876]
 The hunter of the Alps :
The hunter of the Alps
[approximately 1861]
Ridgway & Abington. Uncle Tom's cabin.
Ridgway & Abington
Uncle Tom's cabin
1853
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. Catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of engravings & etchings, the property of the late Mrs. Lattin, of Bath :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of engravings & etchings, the property of the late Mrs. Lattin, of Bath
[1841]
Gordon, Rosemary Ursula, 1923-2013. Rosemary Gordon fashion pattern book.
Gordon, Rosemary Ursula, 1923–2013
Rosemary Gordon fashion pattern book
1948
 Mr. Taylor's method of coloring.
Mr. Taylor's method of coloring
Sept. 1838
Great Britain. Ministry of Public Building and Works, creator. Hampton Court Palace general admission ticket.
Great Britain. Ministry of Public Building and Works
Hampton Court Palace general admission ticket
[approximately 1965?]
 Panoramic picture book.
Panoramic picture book
[approximately 1830?]
Robins, George Henry, 1777-1847, auctioneer, publisher.  A catalogue of all the houshold furniture, fine-toned piano-forte, an eight-day clock, linen, china, glass lustres, and other valuable effects of Mrs. Collins, deceased, at her late house, no. 6, Norfolk-Street, Strand ... :
Robins, George Henry, 1777–1847
A catalogue of all the houshold furniture, fine-toned piano-forte, an eight-day clock, linen, china, glass lustres, and other valuable effects of Mrs. Collins, deceased, at her late house, no. 6, Norfolk-Street, Strand ...
[1797]
Byng, Cecilia Georgiana, approximately 1802-1881. Embroidery pattern book.
Byng, Cecilia Georgiana, approximately 1802–1881
Embroidery pattern book
1824
 Mountain Railway :
Mountain Railway
[1911]
 Canadian Pavilion, South West Section :
Canadian Pavilion, South West Section
[1908]
Meigh, Charles. Minster jug.
Meigh, Charles
Minster jug
1846
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of original and splendid Italian, Spanish, Dutch & Flemish paintings, the sole property of Thos. Emmerson, Esq. :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of original and splendid Italian, Spanish, Dutch & Flemish paintings, the sole property of Thos. Emmerson, Esq.
[1829]
Valentine & Sons. Crystal Palace, London.
Valentine & Sons
Crystal Palace, London
[approximately 1920?]
Dufresne, auctioneer, publisher.  Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des trois ecoles :
Dufresne
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des trois ecoles
MDCCLXXVII [1778]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer.  Catalogue of all the ancient and modern household furniture, comprising every requisite domestic article for the use of the mansion, villa, or cottage :
Phillips, H., -1840
Catalogue of all the ancient and modern household furniture, comprising every requisite domestic article for the use of the mansion, villa, or cottage
[1816]
Delbaere, J. Nos bibelots /
Delbaere, J
Nos bibelots
1804
Usteri, Johann Martin, 1763-1827, illustrator. The Lord's prayer of an Unterwaldener /
Usteri, Johann Martin, 1763–1827
The Lord's prayer of an Unterwaldener
1805
 Welcome to The 6th Annual D. O. Do.
Welcome to The 6th Annual D. O. Do
1954
Liberal Party (Great Britain), creator, publisher. Who gets the job?
Liberal Party (Great Britain)
Who gets the job?
[approximately 1966?]
British Pens Ltd. "Lakeland" "Fotocol" photographic colouring set.
British Pens Ltd
"Lakeland" "Fotocol" photographic colouring set
mid-20th century
 Programme cards.
Programme cards
late-19th century
 Dutch historical card game.
Dutch historical card game
[approximately 1788]
Delamotte, F. (Freeman), 1814-1862, engraver. Examples of modern alphabets, plain and ornamental :
Delamotte, F. (Freeman), 1814–1862
Examples of modern alphabets, plain and ornamental
1859
Briggs, Paul (Modeler) The Punch and Judy show.
Briggs, Paul (Modeler)
The Punch and Judy show
2000
 In loving memory of Mary Ann Bishop, the beloved wife of Alfred Bishop :
In loving memory of Mary Ann Bishop, the beloved wife of Alfred Bishop
1923
Crowquill, Alfred, author. The tutor's assistant, or, Comic figures of arithmetic /
Crowquill, Alfred
The tutor's assistant, or, Comic figures of arithmetic
MDCCCXLIII [1843]
 Jas. Triggs :
Jas. Triggs
[approximately 1843]
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936, author. The seven seas /
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The seven seas
1900
 Das Schloss zu Edinburg =
Das Schloss zu Edinburg =
[1835?]
 [Postcard with the silhouette of a man on front].
[Postcard with the silhouette of a man on front]
[approximately 1900]
 In affectionate remembrance of Fanny, the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Ann Young :
In affectionate remembrance of Fanny, the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Ann Young
1875
 In affectionate remembrance of Mary Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Ann Young :
In affectionate remembrance of Mary Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Ann Young
1877
 In loving memory of H.M. King George V who peacefully passed away on Monday, 20th January, 1936, after more than 25 years of glorious reign.
In loving memory of H.M. King George V who peacefully passed away on Monday, 20th January, 1936, after more than 25 years of glorious reign
1936
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. With every good wish.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
With every good wish
[ca. 1880]
Storff, Paul Auguste de. Plan of fortification, possibly at Newtown, Isle of Wight.
Storff, Paul Auguste de
Plan of fortification, possibly at Newtown, Isle of Wight
December, 1671
 In loving memory of James Clark :
In loving memory of James Clark
1915
 [Die cut advertisement for B. M. Tite & Sons].
[Die cut advertisement for B. M. Tite & Sons]
[approximately 1907]
Jennings, Arthur Seymour, 1860-1928, author. Paint & colour mixing :
Jennings, Arthur Seymour, 1860–1928
Paint & colour mixing
1926
Catholic Church. [Missale Herbipolense]
Catholic Church
[Missale Herbipolense]
[after 8 Nov. 1481]
Willingale, Mary Celia, born 1829. Album.
Willingale, Mary Celia, born 1829
Album
1853-1860
 The poets :
The poets
ca. [1861?]
Western India Match Co. Ltd. Three monkeys :
Western India Match Co. Ltd
Three monkeys
mid-20th century?
Old Hall Earthenware Co. Prince Consort.
Old Hall Earthenware Co
Prince Consort
1862
Foster, Tony, artist.  Searching for a bigger subject :
Foster, Tony
Searching for a bigger subject
[2008]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. George Stubbs, 1724-1806 :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
George Stubbs, 1724-1806
1984
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. Stubbs :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Stubbs
1984
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator. Journal of a landscape painter in Corsica /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Journal of a landscape painter in Corsica
1870
Blake, William, 1757-1827, artist. Blake's pencil drawings :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Blake's pencil drawings
1956