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Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints published by W. Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Prints published by W. Hogarth
1762
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780
M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784
M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778
M DCC LXXIX [1779]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776
M DCC LXXVII [1777]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772
M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1797
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786
M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788
M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782
M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Delle arti del disegno
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771
MDCCLXXII [1772]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1798
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790
M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
 Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Raguenet, François, 1660?-1722. Roma illustrata, or, A description of the most beautiful pieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, antique and modern, at and near Rome.
Raguenet, François, 1660?-1722
Roma illustrata, or, A description of the most beautiful pieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture, antique and modern, at and near Rome
[172-?]
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]
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. Collection of drawings of arms.
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
Collection of drawings of arms
[ca. 1779?]
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective /
Priestley, Joseph, 1733–1804
A familiar introduction to the theory and practice of perspective
1780
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds
[1795]
Atkinson, Thomas. A conference between a painter and an engraver :
Atkinson, Thomas
A conference between a painter and an engraver
1736
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]
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. Characaturas /
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452–1519
Characaturas
[1786]
Morison, Robert. Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles /
Morison, Robert
Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles
1794
 New copper plate magazine :
New copper plate magazine
[1789-1796]
 The polite arts, or, A dissertation on poetry, painting, musick, architecture, and eloquence.
The polite arts, or, A dissertation on poetry, painting, musick, architecture, and eloquence
MDCCXLIX [1749]
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]
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31-1821. Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31–1821
Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
M,DCC,XCII [1792]
 Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court :
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court
[1785]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1788
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]
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
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed
1795
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc. The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc
The acts of Parliament relating to the building fifty new churches in and about the cities of London and Westminster,
1721
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704-1767. The practice of painting and perspective made easy:
Bardwell, Thomas, 1704–1767
The practice of painting and perspective made easy
1756
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671-1713. A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc.
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671–1713
A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc
Printed in the year 1713
 Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[171-?]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The poetical works of S. Johnson :
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The poetical works of S. Johnson
1797
 Letters concerning the present state of England.
Letters concerning the present state of England
1772
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The antiquities of England and Wales /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of England and Wales
1773-1787
Campbell, Colen, 1676-1729. Plates by Woolfe & Gandon for Vitruvius Britannicus.
Campbell, Colen, 1676–1729
Plates by Woolfe & Gandon for Vitruvius Britannicus
s.d
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. The designs of Inigo Jones :
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
The designs of Inigo Jones
MDCCXXVII [1727]
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. A catalogue of engravers,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers,
1763
Brand, John, 1744-1806. The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne :
Brand, John, 1744–1806
The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne
1789
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]
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700-ca. 1783. Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari :
Polanzani, Francesco, 1700–ca. 1783
Icones aliquot quas olim ex operibus Equitis Antonii van Dyck, et Josephi Nogari
1745
 24 caricatures /
24 caricatures
1771 [i.e. 1772]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The workman's golden rule for drawing and working the five orders in architecture
1750
 A new pocket companion for Oxford:
A new pocket companion for Oxford
1789
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it
1721
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
Þormóður Torfason, 1636-1719. Gronlandia antiqva :
Þormóður Torfason, 1636–1719
Gronlandia antiqva
1715
Longinus, 1st cent. Dionysius Longinus On the sublime /
Longinus, 1st cent
Dionysius Longinus On the sublime
1739
 Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints :
Albert Durer revived, or, A book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints
1731
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704-1771. Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704–1771
Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
1768
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands
1771
Birch, Thomas, 1705-1766. Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ...
Birch, Thomas, 1705–1766
Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ..
1747-1752
Marriott, James, Sir, 1730?-1803. Poems written chiefly at the University of Cambridge :
Marriott, James, Sir, 1730?-1803
Poems written chiefly at the University of Cambridge
1760]
Cauty, William, fl. 1757-1780. Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia.
Cauty, William, fl. 1757–1780
Natura, philosophia, & ars in concordia
1772
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second :
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Massoul, Constant de. A treatise on the art of painting,
Massoul, Constant de
A treatise on the art of painting,
1797
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The poetical works of Shakspeare.:
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The poetical works of Shakspeare
1797
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy :
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy
1769
Association of Architects (London, England) Resolutions of the Associated Architects :
Association of Architects (London, England)
Resolutions of the Associated Architects
[1793]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
Ward, William, active 1776. A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses /
Ward, William, active 1776
A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses
1776
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625-1705, author. The gentleman's dictionary :
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625–1705
The gentleman's dictionary
1705
Mudge, William, 1762-1820. An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ...
Mudge, William, 1762–1820
An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ..
1799-1811
 [Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
Wrighte, William. Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement :
Wrighte, William
Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement
1767
Stuart, James, 1713-1788, author, illustrator. The antiquities of Athens /
Stuart, James, 1713–1788
The antiquities of Athens
MDCCLXII-MDCCXXX [1762-1830]
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. The pocket peerage of England, Scotland, & Ireland :
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
The pocket peerage of England, Scotland, & Ireland
1793
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816. A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark :
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816
A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark
1773
Lewis, John, 1675-1747, author. The history and antiquities, as well ecclesiastical as civil, of the Isle of Tenet, in Kent. /
Lewis, John, 1675–1747
The history and antiquities, as well ecclesiastical as civil, of the Isle of Tenet, in Kent.
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Samwell, David, 1751-1798, author. A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook :
Samwell, David, 1751–1798
A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640- A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities :
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640–
A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities
MDCCLVII [1757]
Boswell, James, 1740-1795. A letter to the people of Scotland, on the present state of the nation /
Boswell, James, 1740–1795
A letter to the people of Scotland, on the present state of the nation
1783
 Magna Carta Regis Johannis.
Magna Carta Regis Johannis
[1790?]
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq., author. The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq.
The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation
[1760?]
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Field-sports :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Field-sports
MDCCXLII [1742]
Cumberland, George, 1754-1848. Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist ... :
Cumberland, George, 1754–1848
Some anecdotes of the life of Julio Bonasoni, a Bolognese artist ...
1793
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. The plan of a dictionary of the English language;
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
The plan of a dictionary of the English language;
Erskine, Andrew, 1739-1793. Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq.
Erskine, Andrew, 1739–1793
Letters between the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and James Boswell, esq
1763
 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
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
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]
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. An account of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings, and pictures in Italy, France, &c. with remarks /
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
An account of the statues, bas-reliefs, drawings, and pictures in Italy, France, &c. with remarks
1754