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 School Board for London Certificate :
School Board for London Certificate
[1888]
 The English pilot :
The English pilot
MDCCIII [1703]
 Tothill family photograph album.
Tothill family photograph album
circa 1857-1863
 Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London.
Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London
1831
 I live for thee only.
I live for thee only
mid-19th century
 The Grand Vista :
The Grand Vista
1951
Kane, Gregory, active 1851, creator. Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ... :
Kane, Gregory, active 1851
Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ...
1851
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
 The panoramic alphabet of peace.
The panoramic alphabet of peace
[1856]
Gilmour, Chris, 1973-  Moka.
Gilmour, Chris, 1973–
Moka
2004
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. To the visitors at watering places, and to the owners and drivers of donkeys.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
To the visitors at watering places, and to the owners and drivers of donkeys
approximately 1875
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, artist. Scraps collected from all books, at all times, in all places and on all subjects /
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
Scraps collected from all books, at all times, in all places and on all subjects
circa 1841-1872
Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942, photographer.  Racial photographs from the Egyptian monuments.
Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853–1942
Racial photographs from the Egyptian monuments
[1887]
Lloyd, John, active 1843, creator. John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer :
Lloyd, John, active 1843
John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer
[ca. 1843]
Dilnot, John, artist. [Set of five postcards made to accompany "Out of the Trees and into the Wood."]
Dilnot, John
[Set of five postcards made to accompany "Out of the Trees and into the Wood."]
1985
Rotary Photo, creator, publisher. Unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial, London.
Rotary Photo
Unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial, London
[1911]
Huxley, John, active 1849, creator. To the Parishioners of Leominster.
Huxley, John, active 1849
To the Parishioners of Leominster
March 20th, 1849
 Will you share these with me?
Will you share these with me?
mid-19th century
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The lanner :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The lanner
1797?
 Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
between 1700 and 1740
 The circle of knowledge :
The circle of knowledge
[ca. 1850?]
 I will love thee ever dearly.
I will love thee ever dearly
mid-19th century
 Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me.
Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me
mid-19th century
 In loving memory of Betsy Ann :
In loving memory of Betsy Ann
[1924]
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800-1875, author. Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street.
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800–1875
Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street
May, 1843
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. King Richard II.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
King Richard II
[not after 1828]
 To the keepers and drivers of donkeys.
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys
[approximately 1850]
 The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. Jupiter and the herdsman.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Jupiter and the herdsman
1818?
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. Tree.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Tree
not after 1828
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1793-1868, creator. R. Ackermann, Junr's :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1793–1868
R. Ackermann, Junr's
[approximately 1825]
 The live doll.
The live doll
[approximately 1860?]
 Thou are all I wish.
Thou are all I wish
mid-19th century
 Cupid'a ariel ship.
Cupid'a ariel ship
mid-19th century
 If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...
If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ..
mid-19th century
 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
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813-1901, photographer.  The Royal album.
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813–1901
The Royal album
ca. 1860-1861
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator Scottish Widows' Fund :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund
[approximately 1913?]
 Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat :
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat
mid-19th century
 The Royal Regatta :
The Royal Regatta
[ca. 1852?]
 In loving and affectionate remembrance of George Gordon Duffield :
In loving and affectionate remembrance of George Gordon Duffield
1898
M'Culloch, John A., creator, publisher. Scottish National Exhibition, 1908 :
M'Culloch, John A.
Scottish National Exhibition, 1908
[1908]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726.  Africa
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Africa
[ca. 1686?]
 Silver palace and the golden poppy, or, The water and fire kings :
Silver palace and the golden poppy, or, The water and fire kings
[between 1837-1840]
 Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.
Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows
1924-1925
 St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
mid-19th century
 Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined.
Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined
mid-19th century
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The rhinoceros.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The rhinoceros
1790?
St. John Ambulance Association. Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use.
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
 The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
 The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways.
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
 To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
 In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875.
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- [Atlas of the counties of England and Wales].
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860. The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide :
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
Paine, James, 1717?-1789. Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694. A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C.
Sandford, Francis, 1630–1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.) Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge.
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington :
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Moore, Joseph. Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire.
Moore, Joseph
Rangoon views and combined operations in the Birnam Empire
1825-1826
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811-1840, artist. Yelloly family watercolor albums.
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
Potter, John (Hatter), creator. Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties.
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
Dempsey & Carroll, engraver. Prince Albert /
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
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
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
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844, ill. Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr.
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615. Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ...
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
Our Boys Clothing Company. "Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book.
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver), creator. Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer.
Macdonald, Thomas (Engraver)
Thomas Macdonald, sketch maker & designer
[approximately 1880?]
 May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
 The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich.
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
 Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding.
Album of seaweed specimens, in scallop shell binding
mid-19th century
Home, Robert, 1752-1834. Select views in Mysore,
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
 In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber :
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
 Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
Williams, C., active 1840, author. The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures /
Williams, C., active 1840
The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures
1840
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832-1893. Rose Hannah Hands sampler.
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832–1893
Rose Hannah Hands sampler
1840
 The hare and the tortoise :
The hare and the tortoise
Novr. 5th. 1849
 Crowned heads, or, Contemporary sovereigns :
Crowned heads, or, Contemporary sovereigns
[ca. 1845?]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726.  America
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
America
[ca. 1686]
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799-1872. Contrasts :
Ellis, Sarah Stickney, 1799–1872
Contrasts
1832
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560, author. Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati.
Whittington, Robert, -approximately 1560
Editio Roberti Whitintoni Lichfeldie[n]sis grammatices magistri et protouatis Anglie i[n] florentissima Oxoniensi academia laureati
Anno d[omi]ni. MCCCCCxxi [1521]
 In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth :
In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth
1944
Thomson, James, 1700-1748. The seasons,
Thomson, James, 1700–1748
The seasons,
1797
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. A list of caricatures,
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A list of caricatures,
1814]
Fox, William, active 1851. A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa :
Fox, William, active 1851
A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa
1851
Mockett, Andrew, book artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd., creator. Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955 :
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
 Decalcomania sample book.
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
Dillon, Frank, 1823-1909. Sketches in the island of Madeira.
Dillon, Frank, 1823–1909
Sketches in the island of Madeira
1850
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Flower time & fruit time.
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778-1835. Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809 :
Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778–1835
Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809
1813
 Madras
Madras
[1832?]
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771-1854, ill. Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs /
Kruyff, Cornelis de, 1771–1854
Vues choisies d'Amsterdam et ses environs
[1825?]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
Freeling, Arthur. Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide :
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733. Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde.
Picart, Bernard, 1673–1733
Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde
1723