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 Celebrated horses of America /
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
 Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies.
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies
[between 1771 and 1785]
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. A new map of the English empire in America :
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
A new map of the English empire in America
[ca. 1695]
Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885, lithographer.  A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first day of June, 1813, between the English frigate Shannon, and the American frigate Chesapeake /
Haghe, Louis, 1806–1885
A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first day of June, 1813, between the English frigate Shannon, and the American frigate Chesapeake
1830
 Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[1896?]
Collins, Patrick, -1781. Will of Patrick Collins.
Collins, Patrick, -1781
Will of Patrick Collins
1781
Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890-1954. Edward McKnight Kauffer photographic negatives,
Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890–1954
Edward McKnight Kauffer photographic negatives,
ca. 1930s
Möllhausen, Balduin, 1825-1905. Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition /
Möllhausen, Balduin, 1825–1905
Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition
1858
Webber, Charles W. (Charles Wilkins), 1819-1856.  The hunter-naturalist :
Webber, Charles W. (Charles Wilkins), 1819–1856
The hunter-naturalist
c1851
Mackay-Smith, Alexander. The colonial quarter race horse :
Mackay-Smith, Alexander
The colonial quarter race horse
1983
Newman, Neil. Famous horses of the American turf / by Neil Newman "Roamer" ; introduction by Walter S. Vosburgh ; volume 1, 1930.
Newman, Neil
Famous horses of the American turf / by Neil Newman "Roamer" ; introduction by Walter S. Vosburgh ; volume 1, 1930
1931-
National Steeplechase and Hunt Association. Rules of racing, as amended April 7th, 1921 /
National Steeplechase and Hunt Association
Rules of racing, as amended April 7th, 1921
1921
Stong, Phil, 1899-1957. Horses and Americans,
Stong, Phil, 1899–1957
Horses and Americans,
1939
Krider, John, author Krider's sporting anecdotes :
Krider, John
Krider's sporting anecdotes
1853
Racquet and Tennis Club (New York, N.Y.). Library. A dictionary catalogue of the library of sports in the Racquet and Tennis Club :
Racquet and Tennis Club (New York, N.Y.). Library
A dictionary catalogue of the library of sports in the Racquet and Tennis Club
1970
Anderson, James Douglas, 1868-1948, author. Making the American thoroughbred :
Anderson, James Douglas, 1868–1948
Making the American thoroughbred
1916
Martin, T. J. (Thomas J.) Emancipation march /
Martin, T. J. (Thomas J.)
Emancipation march
[186-?]
Stokes, Telfer. Desire :
Stokes, Telfer
Desire
1989
Gentleman of Philadelphia County, author. The American shooter's manual :
Gentleman of Philadelphia County
The American shooter's manual
1827
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. A new map of the English plantations in America
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
A new map of the English plantations in America
[ca. 1677]
Marjoribanks, Alexander. Travels in South and North America /
Marjoribanks, Alexander
Travels in South and North America
1853
Kelley, Robert F. (Robert Fulton) Racing in America :
Kelley, Robert F. (Robert Fulton)
Racing in America
c1960
Raftery, Andrew, 1962- author.  The autobiography of a garden :
Raftery, Andrew, 1962–
The autobiography of a garden
2016
Hertz, John, 1879- The racing memoirs of John Hertz as told to Evan Shipman.
Hertz, John, 1879–
The racing memoirs of John Hertz as told to Evan Shipman
1954
Mackenzie, Roderick. Strictures on Lt.-Col. Tarleton's History "of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the southern provinces of North America" ...
Mackenzie, Roderick
Strictures on Lt.-Col. Tarleton's History "of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the southern provinces of North America" ..
1787
Piercy, Frederick Hawkins, 1830-1891, author. Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake valley /
Piercy, Frederick Hawkins, 1830–1891
Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake valley
MDCCCLV [1855]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Memoirs of Josias Rogers, esq.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Memoirs of Josias Rogers, esq
1808
Milbert, Jacques Gérard, 1766-1840. Itinéraire pittoresque du fleuve Hudson et des parties latérales de l'Amerique du Nord,
Milbert, Jacques Gérard, 1766–1840
Itinéraire pittoresque du fleuve Hudson et des parties latérales de l'Amerique du Nord,
1828-1829
Milnor, William, 1769-1848. Memoirs of The Gloucester Fox Hunting Club near Philadelphia.
Milnor, William, 1769–1848
Memoirs of The Gloucester Fox Hunting Club near Philadelphia
1927
Evans, Lewis, 1700?-1756, author. Geographical, historical, political, philosophical and mechanical essays :
Evans, Lewis, 1700?-1756
Geographical, historical, political, philosophical and mechanical essays
MDCCLVI [1756]
Ashe, Thomas, 1770-1835. Travels in America, performed in the year 1806 :
Ashe, Thomas, 1770–1835
Travels in America, performed in the year 1806
1809
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795, author, publisher. A concise account of North America :
Rogers, Robert, 1731–1795
A concise account of North America
MDCCLXV [1765]
Palmer, Joe H. (Joseph Hill), 1904-1952. This was racing.
Palmer, Joe H. (Joseph Hill), 1904–1952
This was racing
[1953]
Lallier, Monique, binding designer.  Guest book.
Lallier, Monique
Guest book
[1995?]
 Hunt clubs and country clubs in America.
Hunt clubs and country clubs in America
1928
Horenstein, Henry. Thoroughbred kingdoms :
Horenstein, Henry
Thoroughbred kingdoms
c1990
Page, Harry S. Between the flags;
Page, Harry S
Between the flags;
1929
Allen, Greer, author. All I know about book design I learned on the racetrack /
Allen, Greer
All I know about book design I learned on the racetrack
2005
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788. Voyages de M. le marquis de Chastellux dans l'Amérique Septentrionale :
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734–1788
Voyages de M. le marquis de Chastellux dans l'Amérique Septentrionale
1786
Henderson, Robert W. (Robert William), 1888-1985. Early American sport;
Henderson, Robert W. (Robert William), 1888–1985
Early American sport;
1937
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747-1827, author. Travels through the United States of North America :
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747–1827
Travels through the United States of North America
1799
McKenney, John. Tackroom tattles,
McKenney, John
Tackroom tattles,
1934
Faden, William, 1749-1836. The United States of North America, with the British territories and those of Spain, according to the treaty of 1784
Faden, William, 1749–1836
The United States of North America, with the British territories and those of Spain, according to the treaty of 1784
1793
Peb, 1926- Peb 71 :
Peb, 1926–
Peb 71
[1971]
Clark's O.N.T. (Firm), creator. [Advertising card for Clark's O.N.T. spool cotton].
Clark's O.N.T. (Firm)
[Advertising card for Clark's O.N.T. spool cotton]
[approximately 1900]
Lucas, Fred. W. (Frederic William) Appendiculae historicae, or, Shreds of history hung on a horn /
Lucas, Fred. W. (Frederic William)
Appendiculae historicae, or, Shreds of history hung on a horn
1891
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy, author, illustrator, publisher. Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war /
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy
Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
O'Callaghan, Billy, (Artist) book artist Birds of America :
O'Callaghan, Billy, (Artist)
Birds of America
2010
 The American military pocket atlas :
The American military pocket atlas
[1776]
Pleasonton, John H., author. John H. Pleasonton letter to his father, 1823 June 13.
Pleasonton, John H.
John H. Pleasonton letter to his father, 1823 June 13
1823 June 13
 Sculpture :
Sculpture
1833
Weir, Robert Walter, 1803-1889. Picture of the embarcation of the pilgrims from Delft-Haven in Holland /
Weir, Robert Walter, 1803–1889
Picture of the embarcation of the pilgrims from Delft-Haven in Holland
1843
Merry, Thomas B. The American thoroughbred /
Merry, Thomas B
The American thoroughbred
1905
Janson, Charles William, author. The stranger in America :
Janson, Charles William
The stranger in America
1807
Ainslie, Tom, author. Ainslie's complete guide to thoroughbred racing /
Ainslie, Tom
Ainslie's complete guide to thoroughbred racing
[1968]
Franquinet, William Hendrik, 1785-1854, collector. Catalogue of a very fine gallery of oil paintings, &c., collected by William Franquinet, Esq. :
Franquinet, William Hendrik, 1785–1854
Catalogue of a very fine gallery of oil paintings, &c., collected by William Franquinet, Esq.
1843
American Institute of the City of New York. National exhibition :
American Institute of the City of New York
National exhibition
[1869]
 The new book of nonsense :
The new book of nonsense
1864
Cooke, George, 1781-1834, engraver. A series of views of the most remarkable localities celebrated for picturesque beauty of historical and other associations /
Cooke, George, 1781–1834
A series of views of the most remarkable localities celebrated for picturesque beauty of historical and other associations
[1812]
 The adventures of General Beauregard and his charger :
The adventures of General Beauregard and his charger
1861
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. The Virginians :
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811–1863
The Virginians
1858-1859
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author. American notes and Pictures from Italy /
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
American notes and Pictures from Italy
[1878]
Strett, William B. Gentlemen up,
Strett, William B
Gentlemen up,
1930
Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780-1866. A canoe voyage up the Minnay Sotor :
Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780–1866
A canoe voyage up the Minnay Sotor
1847
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. A map of the United States of North America :
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
A map of the United States of North America
Jany. 1st 1796
 American racing calendar ...
American racing calendar ..
Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867, author. Travels in the interior of North America /
Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782–1867
Travels in the interior of North America
MDCCCXLIII-MDCCCXLIV [1843-1844]
Neff, S. A., designer. The collector as bookbinder :
Neff, S. A.
The collector as bookbinder
c1999
Violi, Paul, 1944-2011, author. Selected accidents, pointless anecdotes /
Violi, Paul, 1944–2011
Selected accidents, pointless anecdotes
c2002
Harrison, Fairfax, 1869-1938. The background of the American stud book.
Harrison, Fairfax, 1869–1938
The background of the American stud book
1933
 British modernist prints, 1900-1940 /
British modernist prints, 1900-1940
1985
Bartlett, John Russell, 1805-1886. Personal narrative of explorations & incidents in Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua :
Bartlett, John Russell, 1805–1886
Personal narrative of explorations & incidents in Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua
1854
Lysohir, Marilyn, 1950-, author. The dark side of dazzle /
Lysohir, Marilyn, 1950–
The dark side of dazzle
[1998]
Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854, artist. Illustrations for Nathaniel Parker Willis's American scenery.
Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809–1854
Illustrations for Nathaniel Parker Willis's American scenery
1839-1840
Humphreys, John O. American racetracks and contemporary racing art,
Humphreys, John O
American racetracks and contemporary racing art,
[1966]
Mackay-Smith, Alexander. Masters of foxhounds /
Mackay-Smith, Alexander
Masters of foxhounds
1980
Whitney, W. C. (William Collins), 1841-1904. The Whitney stud.
Whitney, W. C. (William Collins), 1841–1904
The Whitney stud
1902
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. The present state of His Majesties isles and territories in America :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
The present state of His Majesties isles and territories in America
1687
Giamatti, A. Bartlett. Take time for paradise :
Giamatti, A. Bartlett
Take time for paradise
c1989
Woodward, William. Cherished portraits of thoroughbred horses from the collection of William Woodward /
Woodward, William
Cherished portraits of thoroughbred horses from the collection of William Woodward
1929
Sabin, V. Philip. An illustrated catalogue of a fine collection of interesting and rare engravings of American and Canadian portraits and views /
Sabin, V. Philip
An illustrated catalogue of a fine collection of interesting and rare engravings of American and Canadian portraits and views
1932
Conrad, Ephraim, 1769?-1834, author, printer. An authentic history of the celebrated horse American Eclipse :
Conrad, Ephraim, 1769?-1834
An authentic history of the celebrated horse American Eclipse
1823
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Martin Chuzzlewit.
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
Martin Chuzzlewit
1937
Senex, John, -1740. A new map of the English empire in America
Senex, John, -1740
A new map of the English empire in America
1719
Clark's O.N.T. (Firm), creator. [Die cut advertisement for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton].
Clark's O.N.T. (Firm)
[Die cut advertisement for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton]
[approximately 1880]
Talbot, Edward Allen, 1801-1839, author. Five years' residence in the Canadas :
Talbot, Edward Allen, 1801–1839
Five years' residence in the Canadas
1824
Trevathan, Charles E. The American thoroughbred,
Trevathan, Charles E
The American thoroughbred,
1905
Galt, John, 1779-1839. The life, studies, and works of Benjamin West, Esq. /
Galt, John, 1779–1839
The life, studies, and works of Benjamin West, Esq.
1820
Weld, Isaac, 1774-1856. Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of upper and lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 /
Weld, Isaac, 1774–1856
Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of upper and lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797
1807
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732-1812, author. Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760 :
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732–1812
Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760
1798
Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States. Thoroughbred racing & breeding;
Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States
Thoroughbred racing & breeding;
1945]
Herndon, William Lewis, 1813-1857, author Exploration of the valley of the Amazon /
Herndon, William Lewis, 1813–1857
Exploration of the valley of the Amazon
1854
Rudy, William H. Racing in America :
Rudy, William H
Racing in America
1980
Wansey, Henry, 1751-1827. An excursion to the United States of North America,
Wansey, Henry, 1751–1827
An excursion to the United States of North America,
1798
Bowmar, Dan M. Giants of the turf :
Bowmar, Dan M
Giants of the turf
1960
 The American racing record and turf guide ...
The American racing record and turf guide ..
1871-1876
Vosburgh, Walter Spencer. Racing in America :
Vosburgh, Walter Spencer
Racing in America
c1922
New-York Gallery of the Fine Arts. Catalogue of the exhibition of the New York Gallery of the Fine Arts :
New-York Gallery of the Fine Arts
Catalogue of the exhibition of the New York Gallery of the Fine Arts
1846
Chaplin, Bob. Eminent views /
Chaplin, Bob
Eminent views
c1995