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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]
Buquet, Alexandre, 1801-1846, artist, engraver. Mouchoir des connaissances utiles :
Buquet, Alexandre, 1801–1846
Mouchoir des connaissances utiles
[ca. 1850-ca. 1870?]
Froggett, John, active 1808-1821, cartographer. Froggett's survey of the country thirty miles round London, 1836
Froggett, John, active 1808–1821
Froggett's survey of the country thirty miles round London, 1836
[1836]
Ovalle, Alonso de, 1601-1651. Historica relación del reyno de Chile :
Ovalle, Alonso de, 1601–1651
Historica relación del reyno de Chile
1646
Gentleman of Philadelphia County, author. The American shooter's manual :
Gentleman of Philadelphia County
The American shooter's manual
1827
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
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
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Sketches,
Sketches,
1825
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705, author. Britannia, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
Britannia, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging
MDCLXXII [1673]
Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723. Ichnographia urbis Londinii :
Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632–1723
Ichnographia urbis Londinii
1724
Norden, John, 1548-1625? Speculi Britaniæ pars :
Norden, John, 1548–1625?
Speculi Britaniæ pars
1598
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803-1885. Travels to the seat of war in the East, through Russia and the Crimea, in 1829 :
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803–1885
Travels to the seat of war in the East, through Russia and the Crimea, in 1829
1830
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, illustrator. Traité d'architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Traité d'architecture
[not before 1815?]
The rose, shamrock, & thistle.
The rose, shamrock, & thistle
[1815]
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598, cartographer. Maris Pacifici (quod vulg ̣Mar del Zur)
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527–1598
Maris Pacifici (quod vulg ̣Mar del Zur)
1589
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801, author. Essays on physiognomy :
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741–1801
Essays on physiognomy
MDCCLXXXIX-MDCCXCVIII [1789-1798, i.e. 1799]
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
Snape, Andrew, 1644- The anatomy of an horse :
Snape, Andrew, 1644–
The anatomy of an horse
An. Dom. 1683
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
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822. Vases from the collection of Sir Henry Englefield, bart. /
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752–1822
Vases from the collection of Sir Henry Englefield, bart.
[1820]
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
The compleat drawing-book :
The compleat drawing-book
1757
Davis, N. (Nathan), 1812-1882. Carthage and her remains :
Davis, N. (Nathan), 1812–1882
Carthage and her remains
1861
A map of the city and county of New York, with the adjacent cities of Brooklyn and Jersey City and the village of Williamsburg :
A map of the city and county of New York, with the adjacent cities of Brooklyn and Jersey City and the village of Williamsburg
1850-1851
Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. Hudibras :
Butler, Samuel, 1612–1680
Hudibras
1726
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]
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?]
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705. A description of the island of Jamaica :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
A description of the island of Jamaica
1672
Dally, Richard. The Chichester guide :
Dally, Richard
The Chichester guide
1831
Falda, Giovanni Battista, approximately 1640-1678, artist. Li giardini di Roma /
Falda, Giovanni Battista, approximately 1640–1678
Li giardini di Roma
[1685?]
Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817-1894. Nineveh and its remains :
Layard, Austen Henry, Sir, 1817–1894
Nineveh and its remains
1852
The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort.
The national memorial to His Royal Highness the Prince Consort
1873
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806, author, illustrator. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1802
Lewis, Samuel, -1865, author. A topographical dictionary of England :
Lewis, Samuel, -1865
A topographical dictionary of England
1831
Copper plate used to print an illustration of St. Uldibrand, in a scene from Undine.
Copper plate used to print an illustration of St. Uldibrand, in a scene from Undine
between 1840 and 1860?
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625-1709. The history of the Old Testament :
Fontaine, Nicolas, 1625–1709
The history of the Old Testament
1688-1690
Moore, George, 1852-1933, author. Ulick and Soracha /
Moore, George, 1852–1933
Ulick and Soracha
MCMXXVI [1926]
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
Royal Exchange (London, England). Joint Committee for Gresham Affairs. Royal Exchange :
Royal Exchange (London, England). Joint Committee for Gresham Affairs
Royal Exchange
[1845]
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty. A collection of ornamental designs after the manner of the antique :
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
A collection of ornamental designs after the manner of the antique
[1812]
Chubb's drawing book, and artists' assistant :
Chubb's drawing book, and artists' assistant
1824
Reynolds, J. N. (Jeremiah N.), 1799-1858, author. Voyage of the United States frigate Potomac, under the command of Commodore John Downes, during the circumnavagation of the globe, in the years 1831, 1832, 1833, and 1834 :
Reynolds, J. N. (Jeremiah N.), 1799–1858
Voyage of the United States frigate Potomac, under the command of Commodore John Downes, during the circumnavagation of the globe, in the years 1831, 1832, 1833, and 1834
1835
Robson, Robert. The mason's, bricklayer's, plasterer's, and decorator's practical guide :
Robson, Robert
The mason's, bricklayer's, plasterer's, and decorator's practical guide
[1859-62]
[Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
Webb, John, 1611-1672. A vindication of Stone-Heng restored :
Webb, John, 1611–1672
A vindication of Stone-Heng restored
MDCLXV [l665]
Venegas, Miguel, 1680-1764, author. A natural and civil history of California :
Venegas, Miguel, 1680–1764
A natural and civil history of California
1759
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
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791-1871. Wanderings and excursions in North Wales /
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791–1871
Wanderings and excursions in North Wales
1853
Storer, James, 1771-1853, ill. Collegiorum portae apud Cantabrigiam /
Storer, James, 1771–1853
Collegiorum portae apud Cantabrigiam
[1825?]
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606-1688. Academia nobilissimae artis pictoriae, sive, De veris & genuinis hujusdem proprietatibus, theorematibus, secretis atque requisitis aliis ... :
Sandrart, Joachim von, 1606–1688
Academia nobilissimae artis pictoriae, sive, De veris & genuinis hujusdem proprietatibus, theorematibus, secretis atque requisitis aliis ...
anno MDLXXXIII [1683]
Cosby, Anne Beresford, -1872. Sketches in Scandinavia & Germany by Anne Beresford Cosby.
Cosby, Anne Beresford, -1872
Sketches in Scandinavia & Germany by Anne Beresford Cosby
circa 1859-1872
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Oxonia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Percival, P. The land of the Veda :
Percival, P
The land of the Veda
1854
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823. A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth :
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756–1823
A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth
1815
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. A catalogue of engravers, who have been born or resided in England /
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers, who have been born or resided in England
1765
Typus mundi in quo eius calamitates et pericula nec non diuini :
Typus mundi in quo eius calamitates et pericula nec non diuini
1627
Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. Hudibras /
Butler, Samuel, 1612–1680
Hudibras
1819
Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe, 1707-1783, engraver. A collection of the most remarkable ruins of Lisbon :
Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe, 1707–1783
A collection of the most remarkable ruins of Lisbon
[not before 1757]
Anburey, Thomas, author. Travels through the interior parts of America :
Anburey, Thomas, author
Travels through the interior parts of America
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
The royal allied oak and self created mushroom kings
The royal allied oak and self created mushroom kings
May 29, 1815
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield].
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield]
[ca. 1780]
Gerards Hall Hotel (London, England) T. Younghusband, Gerards Hall, Basing Lane, Cheapside.
Gerards Hall Hotel (London, England)
T. Younghusband, Gerards Hall, Basing Lane, Cheapside
[approximately 1835]
Parkinson, William, fl. 1883-1895. Lively sallies :
Parkinson, William, fl. 1883–1895
Lively sallies
[1870?]
Pelletier, Bertrand, 1761-1797. Instruction sur l'art de séparer le cuivre du métal des cloches /
Pelletier, Bertrand, 1761–1797
Instruction sur l'art de séparer le cuivre du métal des cloches
l'an 2me. de la République française [1794]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century, author, cartographer. Geographia Cl. Ptolemaei Alexandrini :
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Geographia Cl. Ptolemaei Alexandrini
MDLXII [1562]
C. & J. Greenwood. Map of the county palatine of Durham,
C. & J. Greenwood
Map of the county palatine of Durham,
Jan. 26, 1831
A sequel to the adventures of Baron Munchausen :
A sequel to the adventures of Baron Munchausen
1801
John Page, haberdasher, hosier, laceman, and gloves :
John Page, haberdasher, hosier, laceman, and gloves
[approximately 1810?]
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
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
Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others
Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others
published 2d. Jany.,1773
Hugo, Herman, 1588-1629. Pia desideria.
Hugo, Herman, 1588–1629
Pia desideria
M.DC.XXXII
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813. The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester ... /
Green, Valentine, 1739–1813
The history and antiquities of the city and suburbs of Worcester ...
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Hinchliffe, Edward, 1801?-1878. Barthomley :
Hinchliffe, Edward, 1801?-1878
Barthomley
1856
March, T. C. Flower and fruit decoration :
March, T. C
Flower and fruit decoration
1862
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832, author. Rokeby :
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
Rokeby
MDCCCXXXVI [1836]
Guicciardini, Lodovico, 1521-1589, author. Descrittione di M. Lodovico Gvicciardini patritio fiorentino, di tvtti i Paesi Bassi, altrimenti detti Germania Inferiore :
Guicciardini, Lodovico, 1521–1589
Descrittione di M. Lodovico Gvicciardini patritio fiorentino, di tvtti i Paesi Bassi, altrimenti detti Germania Inferiore
1581
Wyld, Samuel, author. The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy :
Wyld, Samuel
The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy
[approximately 1737]
Whitaker, Thomas Dunham, 1759-1821. The history and antiquities of the deanery of Craven in the county of York /
Whitaker, Thomas Dunham, 1759–1821
The history and antiquities of the deanery of Craven in the county of York
1812
Gage, John, 1786-1842. The history and antiquities of Suffolk :
Gage, John, 1786–1842
The history and antiquities of Suffolk
1838
Two views of the ruins of Furness Abbey /
Two views of the ruins of Furness Abbey
[1843]
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706? La geometrie pratique, divisée en quatre livres :
Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630?-1706?
La geometrie pratique, divisée en quatre livres
1702
Weale, John, 1791-1862. The pictorial handbook of London :
Weale, John, 1791–1862
The pictorial handbook of London
1854
Upcott, William, 1779-1845. Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
Upcott, William, 1779–1845
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
1708-1875,
Royal Company of Archers. Diploma issued by the Royal Company of Scottish Archers to William Robertson of Kinlockmoidart.
Royal Company of Archers
Diploma issued by the Royal Company of Scottish Archers to William Robertson of Kinlockmoidart
1824 January 14
An illustrated record of important events in the annals of Europe, during the last four years :
An illustrated record of important events in the annals of Europe, during the last four years
1816
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784, cartographer. Cambridgeshire
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719–1784
Cambridgeshire
1747
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835, cartographer, engraver, publisher Cary's new universal atlas :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's new universal atlas
1808
W. B. Fordham & Sons Limited (London, England), creator. [Billhead of W. B. Fordham & Sons, London, for purchases made by Odell & Co. Ltd, 1917].
W. B. Fordham & Sons Limited (London, England)
[Billhead of W. B. Fordham & Sons, London, for purchases made by Odell & Co. Ltd, 1917]
1917
Meares, John, 1756?-1809, author, illustrator. Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the North West coast of America :
Meares, John, 1756?-1809
Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the North West coast of America
MDCCXC [1790]
Ruscelli, Girolamo, -approximately 1565. Precetti della militia moderna, tanto per mare, quanto per terra /
Ruscelli, Girolamo, -approximately 1565
Precetti della militia moderna, tanto per mare, quanto per terra
1568
Thomas, Henry, fl. 1828-1830. The wards of London :
Thomas, Henry, fl. 1828–1830
The wards of London
1828-1830
Mason, William Hayley, -1864, author. Goodwood :
Mason, William Hayley, -1864
Goodwood
1839
Genga, Bernardino, 1620-1690, author. Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno :
Genga, Bernardino, 1620–1690
Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno
il dì XV. settembre M. DC. XCI [1691]
Carne, John, 1789-1844, author. Syria, the Holy Land, Asia Minor, &c. illustrated :
Carne, John, 1789–1844
Syria, the Holy Land, Asia Minor, &c. illustrated
[1836-38]
Hill, John, 1714?-1775, author. Lucina sine concubitu :
Hill, John, 1714?-1775
Lucina sine concubitu
MCMXXX [1930]
Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887. Country vignettes :
Jefferies, Richard, 1848–1887
Country vignettes
1991
Connell, John, creator. Billhead of John Connell, cheesemonger, Edinburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Cadell, 1829.
Connell, John
Billhead of John Connell, cheesemonger, Edinburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Cadell, 1829
1829