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Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The works of William Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The works of William Hogarth
1824
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
Baines, Edward, 1774-1848. History of the county palatine and duchy of Lancaster.
Baines, Edward, 1774–1848
History of the county palatine and duchy of Lancaster
1836
[Drawing book of wild boars].
[Drawing book of wild boars]
[ca. 1770?]
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788. Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde :
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741–1788
Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde
l'an VI de la République, 1798
Lyon, G. F. (George Francis), 1795-1832, author, illustrator. A brief narrative of an unsuccessful attempt to reach Repulse Bay :
Lyon, G. F. (George Francis), 1795–1832
A brief narrative of an unsuccessful attempt to reach Repulse Bay
MDCCCXXV [1825]
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535-1612. Emanuels van Meteren historie der Neder-landscher ende haerder na-buren oorlogen ende geschiedenissen, tot den iare M.VI.c XII :
Meteren, Emmanuel van, 1535–1612
Emanuels van Meteren historie der Neder-landscher ende haerder na-buren oorlogen ende geschiedenissen, tot den iare M.VI.c XII
1614
Booker, Luke, 1762-1835, author, illustrator. A descriptive and historical account of Dudley Castle :
Booker, Luke, 1762–1835
A descriptive and historical account of Dudley Castle
1825
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ... /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handy-works ...
Pricke, Robert. The ornaments of architecture :
Pricke, Robert
The ornaments of architecture
1674
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres /
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599–1641
Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766. Collection choisie de desseins :
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700–1766
Collection choisie de desseins
1768
Hort, Lieutenant-Colonel, 1803 or 4-1857. The white charger :
Hort, Lieutenant-Colonel, 1803 or 4–1857
The white charger
MDCCCL [1850]
Beattie, William, 1793-1875, author. Scotland :
Beattie, William, 1793–1875
Scotland
[approximately 1870?]
Duncumb, John, 1765-1839. Collections towards the history and antiquities of the county of Hereford.
Duncumb, John, 1765–1839
Collections towards the history and antiquities of the county of Hereford
1804-1882
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk
Printed in the year MDCCLXVII [1767]
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Des ordres de colõnes en l'architecture, et plusieurs aũes dependances dicelle /
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Des ordres de colõnes en l'architecture, et plusieurs aũes dependances dicelle
1664
Guarini, Guarino, 1624-1683, author, draftsman. Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare :
Guarini, Guarino, 1624–1683
Architettura civile, del padre d. Guarino Guarini cherico regolare
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
Captain Cook's florilegium :
Captain Cook's florilegium
1973
Mason, Richard, active 1808-1861?, author. The gentleman's new pocket farrier :
Mason, Richard, active 1808–1861?
The gentleman's new pocket farrier
1828
Goeree, Willem, 1635-1711. An introduction to the general art of drawing,
Goeree, Willem, 1635–1711
An introduction to the general art of drawing,
1674
Horsfield, Thomas Walker, -1837. The history, antiquities, and topography of the county of Sussex.
Horsfield, Thomas Walker, -1837
The history, antiquities, and topography of the county of Sussex
1835
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768, author. A sentimental journey through France and Italy /
Sterne, Laurence, 1713–1768
A sentimental journey through France and Italy
MCMXXVIII [1928]
Morland, Thomas Hornby, author. The genealogy of the English race horse :
Morland, Thomas Hornby
The genealogy of the English race horse
1810
Hall, John, Secretary to the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes, author. Novel designs for cottages and schools /
Hall, John, Secretary to the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes
Novel designs for cottages and schools
1825
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901. The instructive picture book, or, Lessons from the vegetable world /
Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823–1901
The instructive picture book, or, Lessons from the vegetable world
1858
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, engraver, publisher. A description of the Spanish islands and settlements on the coast of the West Indies /
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
A description of the Spanish islands and settlements on the coast of the West Indies
1762
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
Hayter, John, d 1755-1818. A report upon the Herculaneum manuscripts :
Hayter, John, d 1755–1818
A report upon the Herculaneum manuscripts
1811
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750, author. A new treatise on the diseases of horses :
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750
A new treatise on the diseases of horses
MDCCLI [1751]
Carew, Thomas, 1595?-1639?, author. A rapture /
Carew, Thomas, 1595?-1639?
A rapture
MCMXXVII [1927]
Fergusson, Robert, 1750-1774. The poetical works of Robert Ferguson :
Fergusson, Robert, 1750–1774
The poetical works of Robert Ferguson
[1814]
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.].
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.]
[approximately 1900?]
Rocque, John, -1762. An exact survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, with the country near ten miles round :
Rocque, John, -1762
An exact survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, with the country near ten miles round
[1747]
Peck, Francis, 1692-1743. Academia tertia anglicana, or, The antiquarian annals of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland, and Northampton shires :
Peck, Francis, 1692–1743
Academia tertia anglicana, or, The antiquarian annals of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland, and Northampton shires
1727
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625, author. The general history of the vast continent and islands of America :
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625
The general history of the vast continent and islands of America
MDCCXXV-MDCCXXVI [1725-1726]
Lothian, John. Lothian's historical atlas of Scotland :
Lothian, John
Lothian's historical atlas of Scotland
1826
Lewis, Samuel, -1865, author. A topographical dictionary of England :
Lewis, Samuel, -1865
A topographical dictionary of England
1831
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. Letters and journals of Lord Byron :
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788–1824
Letters and journals of Lord Byron
MDCCCXXXIII [1833]
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695. Tuba stentoro-phonica :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
Tuba stentoro-phonica
1672
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843, author, illustrator. A picturesque tour of Italy :
Hakewill, James, 1778–1843
A picturesque tour of Italy
1820
Faulkner, Thomas, 1777-1855. History and antiquities of Kensington :
Faulkner, Thomas, 1777–1855
History and antiquities of Kensington
1820
Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818, author. An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire /
Blore, Thomas, 1764–1818
An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire
MDCCXCCIII [1793]
Beattie, William, 1793-1875. The castles and abbeys of England,
Beattie, William, 1793–1875
The castles and abbeys of England,
[between 1852 and 1856]
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. The kingdome of England & principality of Wales :
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
The kingdome of England & principality of Wales
1644
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting :
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting
1788
Venegas, Miguel, 1680-1764, author. A natural and civil history of California :
Venegas, Miguel, 1680–1764
A natural and civil history of California
1759
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant
MDCCLXXIV [1774]
Collins' national drawing books /
Collins' national drawing books
[ca. 1880]
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788-1865, author. Addenda to the Aedes Hartwellianae /
Smyth, W. H. (William Henry), 1788–1865
Addenda to the Aedes Hartwellianae
MDCCCLXIV [1864]
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676, author, illustrator, publisher. Traité des manieres de dessiner les ordres de l'architecture antique en toutes leurs parties :
Bosse, Abraham, 1602–1676
Traité des manieres de dessiner les ordres de l'architecture antique en toutes leurs parties
MVICLXIIII [1664, i.e. 1665]
The elegant repository and new-print magazine :
The elegant repository and new-print magazine
[1791-1792]
Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant :
Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant
MDCCXV [1715]
Ovalle, Alonso de, 1601-1651. Historica relación del reyno de Chile :
Ovalle, Alonso de, 1601–1651
Historica relación del reyno de Chile
1646
Wallis, N. The complete modern joiner, or, A collection of original designs in the present taste for chimney-pieces and door-cases :
Wallis, N
The complete modern joiner, or, A collection of original designs in the present taste for chimney-pieces and door-cases
[1772]
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823. A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth :
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756–1823
A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth
1820
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after.
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after
[between 1726 and 1736]
Krider, John, author Krider's sporting anecdotes :
Krider, John
Krider's sporting anecdotes
1853
Burton, William, 1575-1645. The description of Leicester Shire :
Burton, William, 1575–1645
The description of Leicester Shire
[1622]
Keith, William, Sir, 1680-1749, author. The history of the British plantations in America :
Keith, William, Sir, 1680–1749
The history of the British plantations in America
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles :
Versailles illustrated, or Divers views of the several parts of the royal palace of Versailles
1726
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673-1721. The gentleman's recreation :
Cox, Nicholas, fl. 1673–1721
The gentleman's recreation
1686
Gentleman of Philadelphia County, author. The American shooter's manual :
Gentleman of Philadelphia County
The American shooter's manual
1827
Hanscomb, Brian, artist. The phoenix :
Hanscomb, Brian
The phoenix
[2005]
Webb, John, 1611-1672. A vindication of Stone-Heng restored :
Webb, John, 1611–1672
A vindication of Stone-Heng restored
MDCLXV [l665]
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791-1871. Wanderings and excursions in North Wales /
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791–1871
Wanderings and excursions in North Wales
1853
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833, author. Rural sports /
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833
Rural sports
1807
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770-1846, author. Voyage autour du monde, fait dans les années 1803, 1804, 1805 et 1806 :
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770–1846
Voyage autour du monde, fait dans les années 1803, 1804, 1805 et 1806
1821
Storer, James, 1771-1853, ill. Collegiorum portae apud Cantabrigiam /
Storer, James, 1771–1853
Collegiorum portae apud Cantabrigiam
[1825?]
Russel, James, ca. 1720-1763. Letters from a young painter abroad to his friends in England :
Russel, James, ca. 1720–1763
Letters from a young painter abroad to his friends in England
1750
Bochius, Joannes, 1555-1609, author. Historica narratio profectionis et inaugurationis serenissimorum Belgii principum Alberti et Isabellae, Austriae archiducum :
Bochius, Joannes, 1555–1609
Historica narratio profectionis et inaugurationis serenissimorum Belgii principum Alberti et Isabellae, Austriae archiducum
MDCII [1602]
[Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
Sch, Henry. The history and origin of Manneken-Pis :
Sch, Henry
The history and origin of Manneken-Pis
[1860?]
Percy, Sholto, 1788-1852. London, or, Interesting memorials of its rise, progress and present state /
Percy, Sholto, 1788–1852
London, or, Interesting memorials of its rise, progress and present state
1824
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. The designs of Inigo Jones :
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
The designs of Inigo Jones
MDCCXXVII [1727]
Harvey, William, 1578-1657, author. The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey /
Harvey, William, 1578–1657
The anatomical exercises of Dr. William Harvey
[1928]
Adam, William, -1873, author. The gem of the peak, or, Matlock Bath and its vicinity :
Adam, William, -1873
The gem of the peak, or, Matlock Bath and its vicinity
1843
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
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761, author. A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France :
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682–1761
A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France
MDCCLXVI [1766]
Beechey, Frederick William, 1796-1856, author, illustrator. Narrative of a voyage to the Pacific and Beering's strait :
Beechey, Frederick William, 1796–1856
Narrative of a voyage to the Pacific and Beering's strait
MDCCCXXXI [1831]
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. A brief view and survey of the dangerous and pernicious errors to church and state, in Mr. Hobbe's book, entitled Leviathan.
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609–1674
A brief view and survey of the dangerous and pernicious errors to church and state, in Mr. Hobbe's book, entitled Leviathan
1676
Boothby, Brooke, Sir, 1743-1824. Sorrows :
Boothby, Brooke, Sir, 1743–1824
Sorrows
1796
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Anecdotes of painting in England :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Anecdotes of painting in England
1849
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The plays of William Shakespeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy, left by the late George Steevens ... : with a series of engravings from original designs by Henry Fuseli ... : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes from the most emminent commentaries : a history of the stage, a life of Shakespeare by Alexander Chalmers : in 10 volumes.
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The plays of William Shakespeare : accurately printed from the text of the corrected copy, left by the late George Steevens ... : with a series of engravings from original designs by Henry Fuseli ... : and a selection of explanatory and historical notes from the most emminent commentaries : a history of the stage, a life of Shakespeare by Alexander Chalmers : in 10 volumes
1805
Busby, C. A. (Charles Augustin), 1786-1834, ill. A collection of designs for modern embellishments :
Busby, C. A. (Charles Augustin), 1786–1834
A collection of designs for modern embellishments
[not before 1819]
Gregson, Matthew, 1749-1824. Portfolio, second edition, with additions, of fragments, relative to the history and atiquities of the county palatine and duchy of Lancaster ... /
Gregson, Matthew, 1749–1824
Portfolio, second edition, with additions, of fragments, relative to the history and atiquities of the county palatine and duchy of Lancaster ...
1824
Storer, James, 1771-1853, author, illustrator, engraver. Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire /
Storer, James, 1771–1853
Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire
1812
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, illustrator. Traité d'architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Traité d'architecture
[not before 1815?]
Royal Exchange (London, England). Joint Committee for Gresham Affairs. Royal Exchange :
Royal Exchange (London, England). Joint Committee for Gresham Affairs
Royal Exchange
[1845]
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. Topographia Archiepiscopatuvm Moguntinensis, Trevirensis, et Coloniensis :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
Topographia Archiepiscopatuvm Moguntinensis, Trevirensis, et Coloniensis
1646
Percival, P. The land of the Veda :
Percival, P
The land of the Veda
1854
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801, author. Essays on physiognomy :
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741–1801
Essays on physiognomy
MDCCLXXXIX-MDCCXCVIII [1789-1798, i.e. 1799]
Snape, Andrew, 1644- The anatomy of an horse :
Snape, Andrew, 1644–
The anatomy of an horse
An. Dom. 1683
Catholic Church. The office of the holy week according to the Missall and Roman breviary :
Catholic Church
The office of the holy week according to the Missall and Roman breviary
1670
Davis, N. (Nathan), 1812-1882. Carthage and her remains :
Davis, N. (Nathan), 1812–1882
Carthage and her remains
1861
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809. A collection of landskips, and figures, &c. :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
A collection of landskips, and figures, &c.
January 12, 1773
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, author. The four books of Andrea Palladio's architecture :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The four books of Andrea Palladio's architecture
anno MDCCXXXVII [1738]
Holloway, William, active 1790-1812, author. The British Museum, or, Elegant repository of natural history /
Holloway, William, active 1790–1812
The British Museum, or, Elegant repository of natural history
1803-1804
Prospects of all the cathedral & collegiate churches of England & Wales , neatly engraved =
Prospects of all the cathedral & collegiate churches of England & Wales , neatly engraved =
[ca. 1720?]
Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817-1894. Nineveh and its remains :
Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817–1894
Nineveh and its remains
1852