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Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765. Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres :
Bertram, Charles, 1723–1765
Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres
1757
 A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757 :
A political and satirical history of the years 1756 and 1757
[1758?]
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726, cartographer. Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam /
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Magna Britannia, aut Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, quarum prior divisa in septem Regna, sive Provincias, dictas Northumbriam, Merciam, Angliam Orient. Essexiam, Cantium, Sussexiam, Westsexiam, et Princi. Walliae. posterior in Septent. et Austr. Scotiam. postrema in quatuor Provincias Ultoniam, Lageniam, Momoniam, et Conagtiam
[approximately 1705]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Second letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of ****** :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Second letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of ******
1752
Baltimore, Frederick Calvert, Baron, 1731-1771. The trial of Frederick Calvert, Esq., Baron of Baltimore in the kingdom of Ireland, for a rape on the body of Sarah Woodcock :
Baltimore, Frederick Calvert, Baron, 1731–1771
The trial of Frederick Calvert, Esq., Baron of Baltimore in the kingdom of Ireland, for a rape on the body of Sarah Woodcock
MDCCLXVIII [1768]
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807. The balnea, or, An impartial description of all the popular watering places in England :
Carey, George Saville, 1743–1807
The balnea, or, An impartial description of all the popular watering places in England
1799
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. Letters and memorials of state :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
Letters and memorials of state
1746
Lightoler, T. (Timothy), 18th cent. The gentleman and farmer's architect :
Lightoler, T. (Timothy), 18th cent
The gentleman and farmer's architect
1774
J. & S. Kelly (London, England) J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token.
J. & S. Kelly (London, England)
J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token
1794
 [Invitation to dine with Tallow Chandlers].
[Invitation to dine with Tallow Chandlers]
[approximately 1790?]
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725. The history of England /
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661–1725
The history of England
1743-1747
Hoofnail, John. New practical improvements, and observations on some of the experiments and considerations touching colours :
Hoofnail, John
New practical improvements, and observations on some of the experiments and considerations touching colours
1738
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's art of painting in water-colours :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Bowles's art of painting in water-colours
1787
Mitchell, John, 1711-1768, author. The present state of Great Britain and North America :
Mitchell, John, 1711–1768
The present state of Great Britain and North America
MDCCLXVII [1767]
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved
1764
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called Scotland.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called Scotland
[1751]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
1792
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794. The gentleman's guide.
Sayer, Robert, 1725–1794
The gentleman's guide
[17--]
Adolphus, John, 1768-1845. The British cabinet :
Adolphus, John, 1768–1845
The British cabinet
1799-1800
Labat, maître d'armes. The art of fencing, or, The use of the small sword /
Labat, maître d'armes
The art of fencing, or, The use of the small sword
MDCCXXXV [1735]
 The antiquarian repertory :
The antiquarian repertory
1775-1784
Nixon, John, -1818. A country dance /
Nixon, John, -1818
A country dance
Dec. 1, 1789
 A new book of shipping :
A new book of shipping
1796
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835.  Cary's new itinerary; or, An accurate delineation of the great roads,:
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's new itinerary; or, An accurate delineation of the great roads,
1798
 Proofs for a selection of plates in Vitruvius Brittanicus, volume 5.
Proofs for a selection of plates in Vitruvius Brittanicus, volume 5
[1771?]
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786, author. Proposal for county naval free-schools :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
Proposal for county naval free-schools
[1783]
Thomson, William, 1746-1817. A tour in England and Scotland in 1785 /
Thomson, William, 1746–1817
A tour in England and Scotland in 1785
1788
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802. The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England
1793
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1792
 Warwick waggons, and pack-horses, are removed from the Bell-Inn in West-Smithfield, to the Red-Lyon-Inn ... : where all gentlemen, merchants, tradesmen, and others, may be accomodated with carriage, at reasonable rates : performed (if God permit) by Nich. Rothwell ...
Warwick waggons, and pack-horses, are removed from the Bell-Inn in West-Smithfield, to the Red-Lyon-Inn ... : where all gentlemen, merchants, tradesmen, and others, may be accomodated with carriage, at reasonable rates : performed (if God permit) by Nich. Rothwell ..
ca. 1730]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act to amend so much of an Act made in the first year of the reign of King James the First, intituled, An Act for the better execution of the intent and meaning of former statutes made against shooting in guns :
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act to amend so much of an Act made in the first year of the reign of King James the First, intituled, An Act for the better execution of the intent and meaning of former statutes made against shooting in guns
1762
 [Wallpaper fragment with classical frieze].
[Wallpaper fragment with classical frieze]
[circa 1760?]
Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812, engraver. [Views in the South Seas]
Jukes, Francis, 1745–1812
[Views in the South Seas]
1787-1788
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519-1592, author. A short treatise of hunting /
Cokayne, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1519–1592
A short treatise of hunting
1897
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709-1781. An historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor Castle.
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709–1781
An historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor Castle
1773
 Illustrations of Shakspeare :
Illustrations of Shakspeare
[1787]
De Wilde, Samuel, 1751-1832.  Theatrical drawings.
De Wilde, Samuel, 1751–1832
Theatrical drawings
1788-1832
 [Carriage and harness manufacturer's pattern book].
[Carriage and harness manufacturer's pattern book]
[179-?]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act to explain and amend a clause in an Act made in the fifth year of the reign of Queen Anne, intituled, An Act for the better preservation of the game, in relation to the selling or offering to sale any game.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act to explain and amend a clause in an Act made in the fifth year of the reign of Queen Anne, intituled, An Act for the better preservation of the game, in relation to the selling or offering to sale any game
1755
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for repealing an Act, made in the twenty-fourth year of the reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain duties on certificates issued with respect to the killing of game :
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for repealing an Act, made in the twenty-fourth year of the reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain duties on certificates issued with respect to the killing of game
1785
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
1771
 Designs of Inigo Jones and others, :
Designs of Inigo Jones and others,
ca. 1731]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
1794
Bullar, John. A companion in a tour round Southampton :
Bullar, John
A companion in a tour round Southampton
1799
 To be published by subscription, A collection of select views in Great Britain :
To be published by subscription, A collection of select views in Great Britain
October 1, 1783
 The picturesque beauties of Shakspeare :
The picturesque beauties of Shakspeare
[1787]
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c. Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1763 /
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c
Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1763
1763
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal estimator :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal estimator
1755
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835.  Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures.
Robertson, Archibald, 1765–1835
Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures
1797-1803
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Fifth book containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriage :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Fifth book containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriage
1799
 Stow :
Stow
[1751]
Abbott, Edward, 1737-1791. A set of new designs for coach & chariot bodies =
Abbott, Edward, 1737–1791
A set of new designs for coach & chariot bodies =
1763
Hampden, Robert Hampden, Viscount, 1706-1783.  Britannia, Lathmon, Villa Bromhamensis.
Hampden, Robert Hampden, Viscount, 1706–1783
Britannia, Lathmon, Villa Bromhamensis
MDCCXCII [1792]
 Royal magazine; or, Gentleman's monthly companion.
Royal magazine; or, Gentleman's monthly companion
[1759-1771]
 A new drawing book.
A new drawing book
[175-?]
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c. Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1760 /
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c
Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1760
1760
Watson, John, 1725-1783, author. Memoirs of the ancient earls of Warren and Surrey :
Watson, John, 1725–1783
Memoirs of the ancient earls of Warren and Surrey
MDCCLXXXII [1782, that is 1785]
Great Britain. Parliament. An act to restrain and prevent the excessive increase of horse races, and for amending an act made in the last session of Parliament, intituled, An act for the more effectual preventing of excessive and deceitful gaming.
Great Britain. Parliament
An act to restrain and prevent the excessive increase of horse races, and for amending an act made in the last session of Parliament, intituled, An act for the more effectual preventing of excessive and deceitful gaming
1740
Ryland, John, 1723-1792. Geographical cards;
Ryland, John, 1723–1792
Geographical cards;
1770
Rocque, John, -1762. A list of the works of John Rocque ... :
Rocque, John, -1762
A list of the works of John Rocque ...
1760?]
Howlett, Robert. The royal pastime of cock-fighting, or, The Art of breeding, feeding, fighting, and curing cocks of the game :
Howlett, Robert
The royal pastime of cock-fighting, or, The Art of breeding, feeding, fighting, and curing cocks of the game
1709
 An essay on the present state of our publick roads :
An essay on the present state of our publick roads
1756
 Instructions for cutting out apparel for the poor; principally intended for the assistance of the patronesses of Sunday schools :
Instructions for cutting out apparel for the poor; principally intended for the assistance of the patronesses of Sunday schools
MDCCLXXIX[1789]
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809. A collection of one hundred and fifty select views in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland /
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
A collection of one hundred and fifty select views in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland
1782-1783
Roy, William, 1726-1790. The military antiquities of the Romans in Britain.
Roy, William, 1726–1790
The military antiquities of the Romans in Britain
1793
Tindal, N. (Nicolas), 1687-1774. The history of England /
Tindal, N. (Nicolas), 1687–1774
The history of England
1744-1747
Garrard, George, 1760-1826, etcher. Sketches of animals from nature /
Garrard, George, 1760–1826
Sketches of animals from nature
March 1st, 1794
Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771. A supplement to the tour through Great-Britain :
Gray, Thomas, 1716–1771
A supplement to the tour through Great-Britain
1787
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, ill. New designs of vases and tripods decorated in the antique taste /
Richardson, George, ca.1738–ca.1813
New designs of vases and tripods decorated in the antique taste
Septr. 5th, 1793
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, etcher. Ornatus muliebris Anglicanus, or, The severall habits of English women :
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607–1677
Ornatus muliebris Anglicanus, or, The severall habits of English women
[not before 1707]
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal architect's assistant :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal architect's assistant
1748
Wendeborn, Gebhard Friedrich August, 1742-1811. A view of England towards the close of the eighteenth century.
Wendeborn, Gebhard Friedrich August, 1742–1811
A view of England towards the close of the eighteenth century
1791
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815, author, illustrator. A treatise on the improvement of canal navigation :
Fulton, Robert, 1765–1815
A treatise on the improvement of canal navigation
1796
 The Leeds Mercury.
The Leeds Mercury
Hadlow, William, fl. 1796. General inventory of Colonel Aston's furniture, plate, linen, china &c. September the 1, 1796 /
Hadlow, William, fl. 1796
General inventory of Colonel Aston's furniture, plate, linen, china &c. September the 1, 1796
1796-1802
Jackson, Maria Elizabeth. Botanical dialogues :
Jackson, Maria Elizabeth
Botanical dialogues
1797
Crunden, John, ca. 1745-1835. Convenient and ornamental architecture :
Crunden, John, ca. 1745–1835
Convenient and ornamental architecture
1767,
Wallis, N. A book of ornaments in the Palmyrene taste containing upwards of sixty new designs for ceilings, pannels, pateras & mouldings, and with the raffle leaves at large /
Wallis, N
A book of ornaments in the Palmyrene taste containing upwards of sixty new designs for ceilings, pannels, pateras & mouldings, and with the raffle leaves at large
Sep. 20, 1771
Manwaring, Robert. The cabinet and chair-maker's real friend and companion, or, The whole system of chair making made plain and easy :
Manwaring, Robert
The cabinet and chair-maker's real friend and companion, or, The whole system of chair making made plain and easy
1775
Bonnor, Thomas, ill. Copper plate perspective itinerary /
Bonnor, Thomas
Copper plate perspective itinerary
May 13th 1796-1798 [i.e. 1799]
Moore, Joseph, -1825. Moore's lace manufactory halfpenny token.
Moore, Joseph, -1825
Moore's lace manufactory halfpenny token
1795
Society of Artists of Great Britain. A catalogue of the pictures, sculptures, models, drawings, prints, &c. /
Society of Artists of Great Britain
A catalogue of the pictures, sculptures, models, drawings, prints, &c.
1760-1791
A. Hepplewhite and Co. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture :
A. Hepplewhite and Co
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
 [Views of county seats]
[Views of county seats]
1774-1776
Heber, Reginald.  An historical list of horse-matches run :
Heber, Reginald
An historical list of horse-matches run
1751-1769
Todd, Henry John, 1763-1845.  A brief account of the cathedrals in England and Wales :
Todd, Henry John, 1763–1845
A brief account of the cathedrals in England and Wales
1792
Clúny, Alexander. The American traveller: or, observations on the present state, culture and commerce of the British colonies in America, and the further improvements of which they are capable;
Clúny, Alexander
The American traveller: or, observations on the present state, culture and commerce of the British colonies in America, and the further improvements of which they are capable;
1769
 [Cabinet maker's pattern book].
[Cabinet maker's pattern book]
[175-?]
Wren, Stephen. Catalogue of the prints in Mr Rapins Hist. of England, and Mr Tindals Continuation : with the ornaments &c. explained.
Wren, Stephen
Catalogue of the prints in Mr Rapins Hist. of England, and Mr Tindals Continuation : with the ornaments &c. explained
1759
Eastgate, John. Six pleasing views of curiosities in Derby, Gloucester and Westmorland.
Eastgate, John
Six pleasing views of curiosities in Derby, Gloucester and Westmorland
1782
Brand, John, 1744-1806. Observations on popular antiquities:
Brand, John, 1744–1806
Observations on popular antiquities
1777
Manley, Mrs. (Mary de la Rivière), 1663-1724. True narrative of what pass'd at the examination of the Marquis de Guiscard at the cock-pit :
Manley, Mrs. (Mary de la Rivière), 1663–1724
True narrative of what pass'd at the examination of the Marquis de Guiscard at the cock-pit
1711
 Articles agreed upon for manning and fitting out on a cruise for five months, the Cutter Hope :
Articles agreed upon for manning and fitting out on a cruise for five months, the Cutter Hope
1793
Robertson, William, architect. A collection of various forms of stoves :
Robertson, William, architect
A collection of various forms of stoves
1798
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Practical architecture, or, A sure guide to the true working, according to the rules of that science : representing the five orders, with their several doors and windows ... /
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Practical architecture, or, A sure guide to the true working, according to the rules of that science : representing the five orders, with their several doors and windows ...
[1764?]
Cunningham, Timothy, -1789, author. A new treatise on the laws for preservation of the game :
Cunningham, Timothy, -1789
A new treatise on the laws for preservation of the game
[1764]
Polygraphic Society (London, England). The Polygraphic Society, to the patrons and admirers of the polite arts.
Polygraphic Society (London, England)
The Polygraphic Society, to the patrons and admirers of the polite arts
ca. 1789.]
Polygraphic Society (London, England). Catalogue of pictures :
Polygraphic Society (London, England)
Catalogue of pictures
[1792]
Brome, James, -1719. An historical account of Mr. Brome's three years travels over England, Scotland and Wales. :
Brome, James, -1719
An historical account of Mr. Brome's three years travels over England, Scotland and Wales.
1700