Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
8
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
11
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
12
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
13
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
14
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
15
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
16
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
17
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
18
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
19
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
20
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
21
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
22
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
23
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
24
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
25
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
26
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
27
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
28
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
29
Open house London
[2011]
30
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
31
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
32
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
33
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
34
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
35
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
36
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
37
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
38
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
39
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
40
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
41
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
42
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
43
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
44
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
45
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
46
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
47
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
48
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
49
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
50
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
51
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
52
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
53
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
54
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
55
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
56
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
57
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
58
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
59
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
60
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
61
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
62
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
63
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
64
Map of North America
not before 1634
65
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
66
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
67
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
68
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
69
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
70
Fox, William, active 1851
A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa
1851
71
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
72
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The stones of Venice
1851-1853
73
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
An aeronautical view of London
1831
74
J. Grossmith & Son
Phul-nana perfume
[ca. 1926?]
75
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
76
Wm Walker & Son (Firm)
Wm. Walker & Son
1891
77
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
78
Uncle Tom's cabin
1852
79
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
80
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
81
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Cambridgeshire
[1808]
82
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington
[1736?]
83
In loving memory of George Bye
1895
84
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York
1851
85
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?]
86
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
87
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?]
88
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
89
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
90
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
91
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
92
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
93
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
94
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
95
[3 postcards from the Franco-British Exhibition]
[1908]
96
In loving memory of Herbert, eldest son of Henry and Sarah Adlington, (of Croft House, Ripley,)
1896
97
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
98
Nicklin & Son (Birmingham, England)
Nicklin & Son
[approximately 1817]
99
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]