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1. [Downham] / engraved at the Ordnance Map Office in the Tower under the direction of Major Colby ...

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Creator:
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
Date:
1st March 1824
Physical Description:
1 map ; 59 x 91 cm, on sheet 67 x 98 cm, folded to 17 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. A catalogue of a choice collection of prints, and books of prints, recently imported from Holland : comprising the principal works of the great masters of the Italian, Dutch, Flemish, French and British schools, by Baroccio, A Caracci, Guido, Hollar, Rembrandt, C. & J. Visscher, Rubens, Van Dyck, Drevet, Masson, Edelinck, Woolett, first impressions, and among them many proofs, in the highest state of preservation : a superb impression of the Last Supper and Transfiguration, by R. Morghen : a brilliant set of the large Battles of Alexander, by G. Audran : a choice proof of Louis XVI, in grand costume by Bervic : and numerous rare Dutch etchings : among which is, a fine and complete set of etchings, by A. Van Ostade, from the collection of the Baron Van Leyden : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his great room, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesdaym, February 25th, 1824, and three following days, at one o'clock : may be viewed on Monday and Tuesday preceding, and catalogues had at Mr. Christie's offices, King Street, Saint James's Square.

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Creator:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
28 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. A catalogue of authentic portraits : painted in oil, on pannel and canvas, miniatures, marble busts, &c. : among them are many of our kings, nobility, literary characters, naval and military heroes, and others eminent in church and state : and several nearly allied to the existing noble families by the most eminent contemporary artists ... : also a few carvings in wood, carved frames &c. and a fine original bust of Handel, by Roubiliac : the whole of which are now offered for sale at the prices affixed / by H. Rodd ...

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Creator:
Rodd, Horatio, fl. 1810–1859
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
[4], 56 p., [2] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. in folder 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. A catalogue of modern books on architecture, theoretical, practical, and ornamental : including an extensive variety of designs in architecture, calculated form the mansion, villa, and cottage ornée, with appropriate decorations for the garden and pleasure ground ... : are constantly on sale at Taylor's Architectural Library ... : where may be had the best works, English and foreign, for civil engineers, &c.

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Creator:
Taylor, J. (Josiah)
Date:
ca. 1824]
Physical Description:
19 p. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. A catalogue of the choice, curious, and extensive library of the late George Nassau, Esq. : part the first : including ... which will be sold by auction by Mr. Evans ... on Monday, February 16th, and eleven days following, (Sunday excepted) 1824.

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Creator:
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
122 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. A catalogue of the choice, curious, and extensive library of the late George Nassau, Esq. : part the second : including ... which will be sold by auction by Mr. Evans ... on Monday, March 8, and seven days following, (Sunday excepted) 1824.

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Creator:
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
84 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints : which has been formed during the last thirty years by selections from the most renowned cabinets and collections in France, Italy, and England, and materially assisted by the great events which have occurred during that period on the continent : comprising fine productions of the Italian, Flemish, Dutch, French & British schools by Marc Antonio, Bonasone, Rembrandt, Sharpe, Wierix, Desnoyers, Goltzius, Earlom, Bartolozzi, Schiavonetti, Laugier, Browne, Heath, Strange, Woollett &c. &c. &c. : many of which are proofs, and all fine impressions : some choice specimens by Raphael Morghen : fine portraits and topographical prints : a numerous collection of English and foreign vignettes : among the books of prints are some curious and rare : also, a collection of prints, drawings, and books of prints, of a nobleman, who purchased them last season and did not pay for, or clear them : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Phillips, at his Great Room, 73, New Bond Street, on Monday, 1st of March, 1824, & three following days, at one o'clock : may now be viewed, and catalogues (at 1s. each) had at Mr. Phillip's, New Bond Street.

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Creator:
Phillips, H., -1840
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
30 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. A catalogue of the highly valuable collection of prints : the property of the late Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, Bart ... : part the first consisting of a series of British portraits, from the heptarchy to the end of the reign of William III : comprising a capital assemblage of extremely rare and curious prints : including several unique beautiful equestrian and historical engravings, by Delaram, Elstracke, Rogers, the Pass Family, &c. : the principal works of W. Hollar : a matchless display of the productions of that celebrated artist W. Faithorne, many of them brilliant proofs, &c. &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Sotheby, at his rooms, No. 3, Wellington Street, Strand, on Monday, 29th of March, 1824, and eleven following days, Sunday excepted, at twelve o'clock.

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Creator:
Sotheby, Samuel, 1771–1842
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
5 volumes in 1 : illustrations, portraits ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. A catalogue of the very valuable collection of chiefly Italian pictures, some pieces of antique sculpture in marble, some pieces of antique sculpture in marble, a few antique and many fine cinquo-cento bronzes : particularly a pair of grand candlelabra, and a stand for a mass-book, of rich and elegant designs, a large and fine copy of Giov di Bologna, in bronze, from the Ricardi Palace, bustos in bronze, carvings in marble, wood, and ivory, &c. and a naval chorometer by Earnshaw, of Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, Bart., Deceased, brought from his late seat at Seldmere, Yorkshire ... : which, by order of the executors, will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie ... on Friday, May the 14th, 1824, and following Day.

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Creator:
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
15, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. A critical inquiry into antient armour, as it existed in Europe, but particularly in England, from the Norman conquest to the reign of King Charles II, with a glossary of military terms of the middle ages ... By Samuel Rush Meyrick ...

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Creator:
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783–1848
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
3 v. 80 plates (part. col.) 42 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. A day's journal of a sponge / by Peter Pasquin [pseud.].

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Creator:
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
[6] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 26 x 37 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. A description of London; containing a sketch of its history and present state, and of all the most celebrated public buildings, &c. Embellished with engravings.

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Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
36 p. front., plates. 18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. A practical illustration of Gilpin's day : representing the various effects on landscape scenery from morning till night, in thirty designs from nature / by the late Rev. Wm. Gilpin ... ; with instructions in, and explanation of, the improved method of colouring, and painting in water colours by John Heaviside Clark.

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Creator:
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
[4], vi, [34] p., [30] leaves of plates : ill. ; 39 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. A selection of antiquities in the county of Salop. : Comprising the principal churches, castles, religious houses, and other ancient buildings. With topographical and historical accounts to each view.

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Creator:
Pearson, William
Date:
MDCCCXXIV [1824]
Physical Description:
iv, 112 p., 44 leaves of plates (some colored) : ill., map ; 36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. A set of four : poet, miser, virtuoso, hypochondriac / by Atkinson.

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Creator:
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
[4] leaves : all ill. ; 48 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts