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Martel, P. (Peter), 1701-1761. A plan of Geneva, with the adjacent parts = Plan de Geneve, avec ses environs /
Martel, P. (Peter), 1701–1761
A plan of Geneva, with the adjacent parts = Plan de Geneve, avec ses environs
1743
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, author, engraver. Hieroglyphica, of, Merkbeelden der oude volkeren :
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645–1708
Hieroglyphica, of, Merkbeelden der oude volkeren
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Hotman, François, 1524-1590. Franco-Gallia, or, An account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties /
Hotman, François, 1524–1590
Franco-Gallia, or, An account of the ancient free state of France, and most other parts of Europe, before the loss of their liberties
1711
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms :
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms
1799]
Leth, Andries de. De zegepraalende Vecht,
Leth, Andries de
De zegepraalende Vecht,
1719
Homer. The Odyssey of Homer.
Homer
The Odyssey of Homer
1725-1726
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729-1780. Letters of the late Ignatius Sancho, an African ... :
Sancho, Ignatius, 1729–1780
Letters of the late Ignatius Sancho, an African ...
1782
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808. An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764 :
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737–1808
An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764
1767
Mace, Sandford. The Citadel of Plymouth.
Mace, Sandford
The Citadel of Plymouth
1737
Fact against scandal:
Fact against scandal
1713
[Fort de Gibraltar.
[Fort de Gibraltar
17--?]
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763-1770, author. The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting :
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763–1770
The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting
MDCCLIX [1759]
Pictures belonging to King Charles the First, at his several palaces :
Pictures belonging to King Charles the First, at his several palaces
[1757?]
Blomefield, Francis, 1705-1752. An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk,
Blomefield, Francis, 1705–1752
An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk,
1739-1775
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy.
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy
1768
Minutes of the proceedings at a courtmartial ... of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel ...
Minutes of the proceedings at a courtmartial ... of the Honourable Admiral Augustus Keppel ..
1779
Notebook of paint recipes.
Notebook of paint recipes
1767-1840
Twelve scripture pieces of the life and miracles of our saviour, Jesus Christ
Twelve scripture pieces of the life and miracles of our saviour, Jesus Christ
[between 1771 and 1785]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of Italian and Flemish pictures of George Manley, Esq. decd. :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of Italian and Flemish pictures of George Manley, Esq. decd.
[1794]
Garrick, David, 1717-1779. An ode upon dedicating a building, and erecting a statue, to Shakespeare,
Garrick, David, 1717–1779
An ode upon dedicating a building, and erecting a statue, to Shakespeare,
1769
A supplement to Dr. Harris's Dictionary of arts and sciences :
A supplement to Dr. Harris's Dictionary of arts and sciences
1744
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The English baronets :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The English baronets
1727
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan de la ville de Nismes, ancienne et moderne /
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan de la ville de Nismes, ancienne et moderne
1751
The first map of Australia
The first map of Australia
[1856]
Prestage, John, -1767, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling.
Prestage, John, -1767
A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling
[1765]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased
[1785]
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
1713
Virgil. Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor.
Virgil
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor
1741
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ...
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ..
1783
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704-1782. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture.
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704–1782
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture
1751
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations.
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations
1715
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d', 1653-1701. Vignola revived :
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d', 1653–1701
Vignola revived
MDCCLXI [1761]
Barlow, Thomas, 1607-1691. The case concerning setting up images or painting of them in churches ... :
Barlow, Thomas, 1607–1691
The case concerning setting up images or painting of them in churches ...
1714
Hoym, Karl Heinrich, Graf von, 1694-1736. Catalogus librorum bibliothecae illustrissimi viri Caroli Henrici Comitis de Hoym :
Hoym, Karl Heinrich, Graf von, 1694–1736
Catalogus librorum bibliothecae illustrissimi viri Caroli Henrici Comitis de Hoym
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
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]
Lavallée, Joseph, 1747-1816. Reis door de departementen van Frankryk;
Lavallée, Joseph, 1747–1816
Reis door de departementen van Frankryk;
1795-96
Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751, author. Some remarkable passages in the life of the Honourable Col. James Gardiner :
Doddridge, Philip, 1702–1751
Some remarkable passages in the life of the Honourable Col. James Gardiner
MDCCXLVII [1747]
Holland, Peter, 1757-1812. Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire /
Holland, Peter, 1757–1812
Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire
[1792?]
Collins, Charles, 1680-1744, artist. Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
Collins, Charles, 1680–1744
Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
[between 1771 and 1785]
Dalton, John, 1709-1763. A descriptive poem, addressed to two ladies,
Dalton, John, 1709–1763
A descriptive poem, addressed to two ladies,
1755
The Southampton guide: or, An account of the ancient and present state of that town. ...
The Southampton guide: or, An account of the ancient and present state of that town. ..
MDCCLXXXI [1781]
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703. Magnae Britanniae Notitia:
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616–1703
Magnae Britanniae Notitia
MDCCXLV [1745]
Supplemento alla Serie dei trecento elogi e ritratti degli uomini i più illustri in pittura, scultura e architettura :
Supplemento alla Serie dei trecento elogi e ritratti degli uomini i più illustri in pittura, scultura e architettura
1776
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The account of Pythagoras's School in Cambridge :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The account of Pythagoras's School in Cambridge
[1790?]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste
[1771]
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. De Nassausche Vaert ent Hermiten Eyland, geleegen aen de Suydhoek van America.
Keulen, Gerard van
De Nassausche Vaert ent Hermiten Eyland, geleegen aen de Suydhoek van America
1724
Ablancourt, sieur d', 1621-1696. Suite du Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Ablancourt, sieur d', 1621–1696
Suite du Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
MDCC [1700]
Wood, John, 1704-1754. Choir gaure, vulgarly called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain :
Wood, John, 1704–1754
Choir gaure, vulgarly called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain
1747
Stith, William, 1707-1755, author. The history of the first discovery and settlement of Virginia /
Stith, William, 1707–1755
The history of the first discovery and settlement of Virginia
1753
Morphett, John. John Morphett drawing and writing exercise book.
Morphett, John
John Morphett drawing and writing exercise book
1799
Vûës des villes, edifices & autres choses remarquables de l'Escosse & d'Irlande :
Vûës des villes, edifices & autres choses remarquables de l'Escosse & d'Irlande
[ca. 1700]
Badeslade, Thomas. A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular :
Badeslade, Thomas
A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular
1724
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719-1792. A sketch of the life and paintings of Thomas Gainsborough, esq.
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719–1792
A sketch of the life and paintings of Thomas Gainsborough, esq
1788
Select Society. Rules and orders of the Select Society,
Select Society
Rules and orders of the Select Society,
1754]
Wimpey, Joseph, 1739-1808. Rural improvements:
Wimpey, Joseph, 1739–1808
Rural improvements
1775
Lacombe, Jacques, 1724-1811. Dictionnaire portatif des beaux-arts,
Lacombe, Jacques, 1724–1811
Dictionnaire portatif des beaux-arts,
1755
Langhorne, John, 1735-1779. The poetical works of John Langhorne ... :
Langhorne, John, 1735–1779
The poetical works of John Langhorne ...
[1798]
Andrews, James Pettit, 1737?-1797. The history of Great Britain connected with the chronology of Europe:
Andrews, James Pettit, 1737?-1797
The history of Great Britain connected with the chronology of Europe
1794-1795
Britannica curiosa, or, A description of the most remarkable curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain :
Britannica curiosa, or, A description of the most remarkable curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain
1776
Green, John, -1757. A chart of North and South America :
Green, John, -1757
A chart of North and South America
1753
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands
1726
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739, author. A description of the English province of Carolana :
Coxe, Daniel, 1673–1739
A description of the English province of Carolana
MDCCXXII [1722]
Robson, Joseph, author. An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747 /
Robson, Joseph
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747
MDCCLII [1752]
Cuit, George, 1743-1818. Six views of St. Agatha's Abbey at Easby, near Richmond, Yorkshire /
Cuit, George, 1743–1818
Six views of St. Agatha's Abbey at Easby, near Richmond, Yorkshire
November 21st. 1792]
State of the British and French colonies in North America :
State of the British and French colonies in North America
MDCCLV [1755]
Drummond de Melfort, Louis, comte, 1726-1788. Traité sur la cavalerie /
Drummond de Melfort, Louis, comte, 1726–1788
Traité sur la cavalerie
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Mickle, A. Plan of alterations intended at Hoppyland.
Mickle, A
Plan of alterations intended at Hoppyland
Monge, Gaspard, 1746-1818. Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons :
Monge, Gaspard, 1746–1818
Description de l'art de fabriquer les canons
an 2 de la République française [1794]
Darly, Matthias. Darly, engraver and printseller, no. 39 Strand.
Darly, Matthias
Darly, engraver and printseller, no. 39 Strand
[between 1767 and 1780]
More, Hannah, 1745-1833. A Sunday reading :
More, Hannah, 1745–1833
A Sunday reading
[1796]
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791. Prospectus du Voyage pittoresque de l'Italie.
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727–1791
Prospectus du Voyage pittoresque de l'Italie
[1778]
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784, cartographer. A new improved map of Oxfordshire :
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719–1784
A new improved map of Oxfordshire
[1750]
A description of the university, town and county of Cambridge :
A description of the university, town and county of Cambridge
1796
Ellis, William, 1747-1810. The campagna of London, or, Views in the different parishes within the circumference of twenty-five miles from that metropolis :
Ellis, William, 1747–1810
The campagna of London, or, Views in the different parishes within the circumference of twenty-five miles from that metropolis
[1791-1793]
Mitchell, John, 1711-1768, cartographer. A map of the British and French dominions in North America
Mitchell, John, 1711–1768
A map of the British and French dominions in North America
Febry 13th, 1755
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. The qualifications and duty of a surveyor explained in a letter to the right honourable the Earl of ****** :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
The qualifications and duty of a surveyor explained in a letter to the right honourable the Earl of ******
1752
Sanders, Thomas, engraver, ill. Perspective views of the market towns within the county of Worcester /
Sanders, Thomas, engraver
Perspective views of the market towns within the county of Worcester
[1779-1781]
Vertue, George, 1684-1756. A description of nine historical prints :
Vertue, George, 1684–1756
A description of nine historical prints
1740]
Sandby, Thomas, 1723-1798. Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers.
Sandby, Thomas, 1723–1798
Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers
1769 September
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733. Bibliotheca exquisitissima, sive Librorum selectissimorum collectio in omni facultate, arte, scientia & lingua, nitidissime compactorum ... :
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659–1733
Bibliotheca exquisitissima, sive Librorum selectissimorum collectio in omni facultate, arte, scientia & lingua, nitidissime compactorum ...
[1729]
Remedies for ailments in horses.
Remedies for ailments in horses
late 18th century
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. A collection of tracts on wet-docks for the port of London,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
A collection of tracts on wet-docks for the port of London,
1797
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508-1568. Dialogo della pittura
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508–1568
Dialogo della pittura
1735
Le Blon, J. C., 1667-1741, author. Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting :
Le Blon, J. C., 1667–1741
Coloritto, or, The harmony of colouring in painting
[1725]
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities, and boroughs in England and Wales ... :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, cities, and boroughs in England and Wales ...
1715-1750
Vitruvius Pollio. Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio.
Vitruvius Pollio
Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio
1771
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, artist. Views in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Views in England, Wales, and Scotland
circa 1787-circa 1819
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769-1822, author. A tour through the south of England, Wales, and part of Ireland, made during the summer of 1791.
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769–1822
A tour through the south of England, Wales, and part of Ireland, made during the summer of 1791
MDCCXCIII [1793]
Holland, Peter, 1757-1812. Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland & Lancashire /
Holland, Peter, 1757–1812
Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland & Lancashire
1792
Middleton, Charles, 1756-approximately 1818, author, illusrator. Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas /
Middleton, Charles, 1756–approximately 1818
Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas
1795
Crunden, John, ca. 1745-1835. The joyner and cabinet-maker's darling, or, pocket director :
Crunden, John, ca. 1745–1835
The joyner and cabinet-maker's darling, or, pocket director
1765
Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens :
Parentalia, or, Memoirs of the family of the Wrens
1750
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) The exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts.
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
The exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts
A set of 4 fox huntings which are in the highest repute
A set of 4 fox huntings which are in the highest repute
[between 1771 and 1785]
A List of the horses, &c. enter'd to run at Doncaster :
A List of the horses, &c. enter'd to run at Doncaster
[1740]
Hippesley, R. Bath and it's environs,
Hippesley, R
Bath and it's environs,
1775
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736-1819. A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736–1819
A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
1775
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Plan of the London-dock,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Plan of the London-dock,
1794
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. An introduction to the art of drawing,
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
An introduction to the art of drawing,
[17--]
Three essays:
Three essays
1795