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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
1819
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, artist A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A. :
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
A collection of prints illustrative of English scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R.A.
[1819?]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806, author, illustrator. An illustrated lecture on sketching from nature in pencil and water colour :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
An illustrated lecture on sketching from nature in pencil and water colour
[between 1862 and 1868]
Constable, John, 1776-1837, artist. English landscape /
Constable, John, 1776–1837
English landscape
[1845]
Constable, John, 1776-1837, artist. Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery :
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery
1833
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Journals of a landscape painter in southern Calabria, &c. /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Journals of a landscape painter in southern Calabria, &c.
1852
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots
1978
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator. Journals of a landscape painter in southern Calabria, &c. /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Journals of a landscape painter in southern Calabria, &c.
1852
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator, publisher. Views in the seven Ionian islands /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in the seven Ionian islands
December 1st, 1863
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator. Book of nonsense.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Book of nonsense
[1846]
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. A book of nonsense.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
A book of nonsense
[between 1868 and 1871]
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, author, illustrator. Illustrated excursions in Italy /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Illustrated excursions in Italy
MDCCCXLVI [1846]
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Book of nonsense ...
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Book of nonsense ..
1856]
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Journals of a landscape painter in Albania, &c. /
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Journals of a landscape painter in Albania, &c.
1851
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. A book of nonsense.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
A book of nonsense
[1863]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The works of William Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of William Hogarth
[1849?]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The works of William Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of William Hogarth
[1833]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The works of William Hogarth,
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of William Hogarth,
[between 1837 and 1848]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The complete works of William Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The complete works of William Hogarth
[between 1860 and 1870?]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The works of William Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of William Hogarth
1824
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The complete works of William Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The complete works of William Hogarth
1838
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The works of Mr. Hogarth moralized.
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of Mr. Hogarth moralized
[183-?]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. The works of William Hogarth, from the original plates restored by James Heath, Esq., R.A. :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of William Hogarth, from the original plates restored by James Heath, Esq., R.A.
[1837?]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792, artist. Engravings from the pictures & sketches painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Engravings from the pictures & sketches painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds
July 1820 [i.e. 1820-1831]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds
1842
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The literary works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The literary works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ..
1819
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds,
1801
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Sir Joshua Reynolds' Notes and observations on pictures :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Sir Joshua Reynolds' Notes and observations on pictures
1859
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Johnson and Garrick.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Johnson and Garrick
1816
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851. Turner's rivers of England :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Turner's rivers of England
1883
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. An antiquarian and picturesque tour round the Southern Coast of England :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
An antiquarian and picturesque tour round the Southern Coast of England
MDCCCXLIX [1849]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Turner's rivers of France :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Turner's rivers of France
[between 1850 and 1859?]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Turner's Rivers of France /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Turner's Rivers of France
[1887]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. The harbours of England /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
The harbours of England
1856
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Fifty-six engravings illustrative of The pleasures of memory and other poems /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Fifty-six engravings illustrative of The pleasures of memory and other poems
1834
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Views in Sussex :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Views in Sussex
1819
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851. The Turner gallery :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
The Turner gallery
[1878?]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Liber fluviorum, or, River scenery of France :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Liber fluviorum, or, River scenery of France
MDCCCLVII [1857]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. [Proof woodcuts].
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
[Proof woodcuts]
18 cm
Catalogue of the first fall exhibition of the works of modern artists, at the Apollo Gallery, no. 410 Broadway, New-York. 1838. :
Catalogue of the first fall exhibition of the works of modern artists, at the Apollo Gallery, no. 410 Broadway, New-York. 1838.
[1838]
Fenwick, Thomas FitzRoy Phillipps, 1856-1938. The Middle Hill Press :
Fenwick, Thomas FitzRoy Phillipps, 1856–1938
The Middle Hill Press
[1886]
In loving remembrance of Fanny :
In loving remembrance of Fanny
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ... :
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ...
[1835]
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland :
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland
[1828]
In loving memory of James Kay :
In loving memory of James Kay
[1891]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints
[1824]
Squibb, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters :
Squibb, Mr.
A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters
[1832]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art
[1835]
Christie & Manson auctioneer publisher Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq. :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq.
[1845]
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809-1877. The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated /
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809–1877
The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated
1851
London :
London
[1871]
Royal Caledonian Hunt. The Royal Caledonian Hunt.
Royal Caledonian Hunt
The Royal Caledonian Hunt
1871
Heard, John M. (Veterinarian), author. How to tell the age of a horse :
Heard, John M. (Veterinarian)
How to tell the age of a horse
1907
Horlock, Knightley William, 1802-1882, author. Horses and hounds :
Horlock, Knightley William, 1802–1882
Horses and hounds
1855
Galpine, John, 1769-1806. A synoptical compend of British botany :
Galpine, John, 1769–1806
A synoptical compend of British botany
1806
Hayley, William, 1745-1820. The triumphs of temper :
Hayley, William, 1745–1820
The triumphs of temper
1817
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ...
1818
Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897. Red cross, or, Young America in England and Wales :
Optic, Oliver, 1822–1897
Red cross, or, Young America in England and Wales
1868
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author. Christmas books /
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
Christmas books
[1877]
Rolando, Guzman. The modern art of fencing :
Rolando, Guzman
The modern art of fencing
1822
Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857. The Godolphin Arabian, or, The history of a thorough-bred /
Sue, Eugène, 1804–1857
The Godolphin Arabian, or, The history of a thorough-bred
1845
Burford, Robert, 1791-1861. Description of a view of the city of Moscow, with the gorgeous entry of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander II into the Kremlin :
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Description of a view of the city of Moscow, with the gorgeous entry of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander II into the Kremlin
1857
Thames Tunnel Company. The Thames tunnel :
Thames Tunnel Company
The Thames tunnel
1825
Jullien, Ernest. La chasse :
Jullien, Ernest
La chasse
1868
Gebauer, C. D. (Christian David), 1777-1831. Det kongelige Danske stutteri i Frederiksborg /
Gebauer, C. D. (Christian David), 1777–1831
Det kongelige Danske stutteri i Frederiksborg
[1822-1827]
Novice, George William. Lights in art :
Novice, George William
Lights in art
1874
The little bombardier, and pocket gunner.
The little bombardier, and pocket gunner
1801
The tongue cut sparrow.
The tongue cut sparrow
[188-?]
Baker, Ezekiel, 1758-1836, author. Remarks on rifle guns :
Baker, Ezekiel, 1758–1836
Remarks on rifle guns
1835
Mason, Richard, active 1808-1861?, author. The gentleman's new pocket farrier :
Mason, Richard, active 1808–1861?
The gentleman's new pocket farrier
1828
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851. The national sports of Great Britain /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The national sports of Great Britain
1821
Semple, Elizabeth, active 1804-1816, author. Short stories, in words of two syllables /
Semple, Elizabeth, active 1804–1816
Short stories, in words of two syllables
1820
Smith, Alfred, 1816-1869, creator. Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc :
Smith, Alfred, 1816–1869
Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc
[approximately 1854?]
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent :
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent
1805
Collins' national drawing books /
Collins' national drawing books
[ca. 1880]
Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777. Bon-mots of Samuel Foote and Theodore Hook /
Foote, Samuel, 1720–1777
Bon-mots of Samuel Foote and Theodore Hook
MDCCCXCIV [1894]
Calder, Robert, 1744 or 5-1818. The trial of Vice-Admiral Sir Rob. Calder :
Calder, Robert, 1744 or 5–1818
The trial of Vice-Admiral Sir Rob. Calder
1805
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, ill. A few ideas, caught on Easter Monday.
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
A few ideas, caught on Easter Monday
1828
[Deer stalking].
[Deer stalking]
[ca. 1810]
Bruce, Sanders Dewees, 1825-1902, author. The horse-breeder's guide and hand book :
Bruce, Sanders Dewees, 1825–1902
The horse-breeder's guide and hand book
1883
Service and anthems to be used upon Thursday the 18th day of November 1852 :
Service and anthems to be used upon Thursday the 18th day of November 1852
1852
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England) Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall.
Royal Commission of Fine Arts (London, England)
Catalogue of works of art sent in, pursuant to the notices issued by Her Majesty's Commissioners on the Fine Arts, for exhibition in Westminster Hall
1845
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer. A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank, part the second, consisting of the works of Wenceslaus Hollar .... : etchings by Rembrandt and his scholars ... : specimens of the German School, among which will be found the works of Albert Durer, Lucas Van Leyden, and the Little Masters : a continuation of the series of foreign portraits, engravings after French painters, works of Wille, &c. : which, together will the portfolios which contained this collection, will be sold by auction by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, Bond Street, on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1834, and nine following days ...
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of a valuable and extensive collection of ancient and modern prints, the property of a nobleman of high rank, part the second, consisting of the works of Wenceslaus Hollar .... : etchings by Rembrandt and his scholars ... : specimens of the German School, among which will be found the works of Albert Durer, Lucas Van Leyden, and the Little Masters : a continuation of the series of foreign portraits, engravings after French painters, works of Wille, &c. : which, together will the portfolios which contained this collection, will be sold by auction by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, Bond Street, on Monday, the 9th day of June, 1834, and nine following days ..
[1834]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of a choice collection of engravings after Sir Joshua Reynolds, formed by a gentleman :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of a choice collection of engravings after Sir Joshua Reynolds, formed by a gentleman
[1873]
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688. The pilgrim's progress :
Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
The pilgrim's progress
MDCCCLXX [1870]
Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington, 1834-1925. The life of David Garrick :
Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington, 1834–1925
The life of David Garrick
1868
Williams, W. Phillpotts. Poems in pink /
Williams, W. Phillpotts
Poems in pink
1895
The Glasgow Cathedral
The Glasgow Cathedral
[ca. 1840]
William and Robert Chambers, creator, publisher. Catalogue of Chambers's educational course and other publications :
William and Robert Chambers
Catalogue of Chambers's educational course and other publications
1847
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of valuable pictures, by admired artists of the Dutch, Flemish & French schools :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of valuable pictures, by admired artists of the Dutch, Flemish & French schools
[1831]
Autumn.
Autumn
[approximately 1880?]
[Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May] :
[Calling card for Mr. John A. May, Miss May, [... E. May]
[publisher not identified],
Christie & Manson, auctioneer. A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very celebrated collection of painter's etchings and engravings, of William Seguir, Esq. deceased, late conservator of the Royal and National Galleries
[1844]
McKenney, Thomas L. (Thomas Loraine), 1785-1859, author. History of the Indian tribes of North America :
McKenney, Thomas L. (Thomas Loraine), 1785–1859
History of the Indian tribes of North America
1848 [i.e. 1847]-1850
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298, author. The golden legend.
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229–1298
The golden legend
and finished on the 12th day of September in the year 1892
Ormerod, George, 1785-1873. Genealogical essays illustrative of Cheshire and Lancashire families :
Ormerod, George, 1785–1873
Genealogical essays illustrative of Cheshire and Lancashire families
1851
Lloyd, Thomas, 1756-1827. A catalogue of the extensive, valuable, and highly interesting collection of prints, the property of Thomas Lloyd, Esq. ... :
Lloyd, Thomas, 1756–1827
A catalogue of the extensive, valuable, and highly interesting collection of prints, the property of Thomas Lloyd, Esq. ...
1825]
Bowers, G. (Georgina) Hunting in hard times /
Bowers, G. (Georgina)
Hunting in hard times
[1889]