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 In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897 :
In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897
1897
 I wait a return of thy love.
I wait a return of thy love
mid-19th century
 This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ...
This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ..
mid-19th century
 [The Popish Plot]
[The Popish Plot]
[1679?]
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The Great Exhibition "wot is to be", or, Probable results of the industry of all nations in the year '51 : showing what is to be exhibited, who is to exhibit it; in short, how its [!] all going to be done /
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The Great Exhibition "wot is to be", or, Probable results of the industry of all nations in the year '51 : showing what is to be exhibited, who is to exhibit it; in short, how its [!] all going to be done
1850
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818-1878. Annals of the artists of Spain /
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818–1878
Annals of the artists of Spain
1848
 Cut-paper featherwork illustrations of birds.
Cut-paper featherwork illustrations of birds
1830s?
 In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton :
In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton
1898
 In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885 :
In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885
1885
 Anniversary dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, December 6th, 1853.
Anniversary dinner of the St. Nicholas Society, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, December 6th, 1853
1853
 [Postcard with birthday wishes].
[Postcard with birthday wishes]
[approximately 1910]
Dilnot, John, artist. [Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
Dilnot, John
[Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
1991
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868.  The paths of life /
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868
The paths of life
[circa 1840]
 Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
Kyan, John Howard, 1774-1850. On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed /
Kyan, John Howard, 1774–1850
On the elements of light and their identity with those of matter, radiant and fixed
1838
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795–1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Gonsalves, José M., artist. Views at Bombay /
Gonsalves, José M.
Views at Bombay
[1833?]
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools :
Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842
The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools
1836
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
 Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]
 Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
 Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
Hearne, Thomas. Antiquities of Great Britain.
Hearne, Thomas
Antiquities of Great Britain
1786-1807
 Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
Boazio, Baptista. The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
Boazio, Baptista
The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
[1589?]
 Happy families
Happy families
[186-?]
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England), creator. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse :
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse
[mid 19th century]
Simkin, Henry James, -1896, creator. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson]
1891
Miller & Sons (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
 Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine
mid-19th century
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ...
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Collection of designs for household furniture and interior decoration, in the most approved and elegant taste ..
1808
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The art of painting :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The art of painting
1778
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
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ...
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ..
anno Christi Opt. Max. MDXIII. Marcii XII [1513]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
 Memento mori ring.
Memento mori ring
1689
Dummer, Edmund, -1712.  A survey and description of the principal harbours :
Dummer, Edmund, -1712
A survey and description of the principal harbours
1698
 A gentleman's park dissected.
A gentleman's park dissected
18--]
Hofland, T. C. (Thomas Christopher), 1777-1843. Fourteen views of the mansion and garden seats of White-Knights,
Hofland, T. C. (Thomas Christopher), 1777–1843
Fourteen views of the mansion and garden seats of White-Knights,
[1819?]
 A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
A book of drawing, limning, washing or colouring of maps and prints,
1647
Angus, William, 1752-1821, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales :
Angus, William, 1752–1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
 European polyorama :
European polyorama
[approximately 1851]
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800-1854, creator. Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours :
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800–1854
Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours
[approximately 1840]
Taylor Institution. Library. The Taylor Building and the University Galleries.
Taylor Institution. Library
The Taylor Building and the University Galleries
June 19th, 1841
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England), creator. [Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955].
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. The meet.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
The meet
[1880]
 A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft :
A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft
Feby. 1st 1798
 To be seen alive!
To be seen alive!
[1824?]
 London & North Western Railway
London & North Western Railway
[1897?]
 Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies.
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies
[between 1771 and 1785]
 Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[approximately 1880]
Fairland, Thomas, 1804-1852. Juliens' New progressive drawing book of the human figure /
Fairland, Thomas, 1804–1852
Juliens' New progressive drawing book of the human figure
[18--]
 The principles of drawing and painting :
The principles of drawing and painting
1811
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840. Views in Calcutta.
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
Views in Calcutta
1786-1788
Salt, Henry, 1780-1827, artist.  Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt /
Salt, Henry, 1780–1827
Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt
1809
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745. Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation :
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation
1742
Ireland, Samuel, -1800. Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
1789
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876- Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine /
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
 Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947.
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947
 In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn :
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland) Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle.
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland)
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle
[188-?]
 Wellington :
Wellington
1852
 In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart :
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart
1871
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864
[1864]
 A souvenir frae bonny Scotland.
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland
[1930?]
Gilmour, Chris, 1973-  Lambretta Li 125.
Gilmour, Chris, 1973–
Lambretta Li 125
2004
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
Moll, Herman, -1732. Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps :
Moll, Herman, -1732
Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps
[1763?]
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire) National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 :
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire)
National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868
1868
Dance, George, 1741-1825. A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793 /
Dance, George, 1741–1825
A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793
1809-1814
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
 Remember me :
Remember me
1881
 Portraits of Cape Town figures.
Portraits of Cape Town figures
ca. 1828
Newman, Frederick. The curiosities and beauties of England displayed.
Newman, Frederick
The curiosities and beauties of England displayed
[1795?]
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton :
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton
1754
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Africa :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Africa
MDC LXX [1670]
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca. 1783. Six views of the ruins of Balbec; Four views of the ruins of Palmyra.
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730–ca. 1783
Six views of the ruins of Balbec; Four views of the ruins of Palmyra
ca. 1750
 The art of drawing without a master /
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850, ill. History of the University of Dublin /
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781–1850
History of the University of Dublin
[1819-1820]
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver.  A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham :
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
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797.  Joseph Wright notebook.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright notebook
1775-1780
 Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face :
Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face
1815
Field, William, 1854-1932.  William Field scrapbook.
Field, William, 1854–1932
William Field scrapbook
1895
Cook, James, 1728-1779. A voyage to the Pacific ocean.
Cook, James, 1728–1779
A voyage to the Pacific ocean
1784
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879. A record of the Black Prince.
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
A record of the Black Prince
1849
Parkyns, George Isham, approximately 1750-approximately 1820. Monastic and baronial remains :
Parkyns, George Isham, approximately 1750–approximately 1820
Monastic and baronial remains
1816
 Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon.
Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon
1918
 [Three-dimensional cut-paper album card].
[Three-dimensional cut-paper album card]
[approximately 1890]
Hamilton, Catherine, compiler. Catherine Hamilton commonplace book.
Hamilton, Catherine
Catherine Hamilton commonplace book
1822-1880
Hassall, John, 1868-1948, illustrator.  Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916 :
Hassall, John, 1868–1948
Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916
1916
 The Chinese sensitive leaf :
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 1825?]
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
Ward, Mary, 1827-1869, author, illustrator. Sketches with the microscope :
Ward, Mary, 1827–1869
Sketches with the microscope
1857
Sullivan, Dennis. A picturesque tour through Ireland /
Sullivan, Dennis
A picturesque tour through Ireland
1824
Bonnell, Mandy. The second life of shells /
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001