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Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, creator. A catalogue of cameos, intaglios, medals, busts, small statues, and bas-reliefs :
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
A catalogue of cameos, intaglios, medals, busts, small statues, and bas-reliefs
MDCCLXXVII [1767]
Crunden, John, ca. 1745-1835. Convenient and ornamental architecture :
Crunden, John, ca. 1745–1835
Convenient and ornamental architecture
1767,
Laporte, John, 1761-1839. Of the characters of trees /
Laporte, John, 1761–1839
Of the characters of trees
1795-1798
Schmalen, Johann Christ. Hermann von. Accurate vorstellung der samtlichen koeniglich preussischen armee :
Schmalen, Johann Christ. Hermann von
Accurate vorstellung der samtlichen koeniglich preussischen armee
1759
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]
Roberts, James, 1725-1799. The sportsman's pocket companion :
Roberts, James, 1725–1799
The sportsman's pocket companion
[1760?]
Gard, T. A guide to the turf.
Gard, T
A guide to the turf
1786
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637, author. The young sportman's instructor :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
The young sportman's instructor
[1705?]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of Italian, Dutch, & Flemish Pictures :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of a collection of Italian, Dutch, & Flemish Pictures
[1788]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a collection of pictures of great masters of all the schools :
Phillips, H., -1840
Catalogue of a collection of pictures of great masters of all the schools
1798
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura; or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper:
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura; or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper
1769
Werge, John, 1728- A collection of original poems, essays, and epistles.
Werge, John, 1728–
A collection of original poems, essays, and epistles
1753
Dowsing, William, 1596?-1679? The journal of William Dowsing, of Stratford,
Dowsing, William, 1596?-1679?
The journal of William Dowsing, of Stratford,
1786
Duff, William, 1732-1815. An essay on original genius;
Duff, William, 1732–1815
An essay on original genius;
1767
History and antiquities of the county of Norfolk ...
History and antiquities of the county of Norfolk ..
1781
Tickell, Thomas, 1686-1740. The poetical works of Thomas Tickell. :
Tickell, Thomas, 1686–1740
The poetical works of Thomas Tickell.
[1796]
Éphémérides des mouvemens célestes, pour le méridien de Paris.
Éphémérides des mouvemens célestes, pour le méridien de Paris
1716-1792
Williams, Edward, d. 1798. The account of a trigonometrical survey carried on in the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794 :
Williams, Edward, d. 1798
The account of a trigonometrical survey carried on in the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794
1795]
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca.1783. A view of the amphitheatre, part of ye great lake & the new house in the island situated in the gardens of Claremount :
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730–ca.1783
A view of the amphitheatre, part of ye great lake & the new house in the island situated in the gardens of Claremount
1754
Newcome, H. A general table of all cautions, fees, and perquisites :
Newcome, H
A general table of all cautions, fees, and perquisites
1761
Aikin, John, 1747-1822. A description of the country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester :
Aikin, John, 1747–1822
A description of the country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester
[1795]
Toogood, Charles. A friendly admonition from a country clergyman on the approach of Shrovetide, or, A serious warning against the cruel and abominable custom of throwing at cocks and of cockfighting.
Toogood, Charles
A friendly admonition from a country clergyman on the approach of Shrovetide, or, A serious warning against the cruel and abominable custom of throwing at cocks and of cockfighting
1795
Moreau, Simeon, d. 1810. A tour to Cheltenham spa, or, Gloucestershire display'd :
Moreau, Simeon, d. 1810
A tour to Cheltenham spa, or, Gloucestershire display'd
1789
Gardiner, Richard, 1723-1781, author. An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico :
Gardiner, Richard, 1723–1781
An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico
1762
Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824. Voyage de F. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance.
Le Vaillant, François, 1753–1824
Voyage de F. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance
An VI (1798)
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
Leigh and Sotheby, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine and valuable collection of topographical prints and drawings in England and Wales, the most extensive ever offered to public sale :
Leigh and Sotheby
A catalogue of a genuine and valuable collection of topographical prints and drawings in England and Wales, the most extensive ever offered to public sale
[1795]
Borusławski, Józef, 1739-1837, author. Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman :
Borusławski, Józef, 1739–1837
Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman
1788
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the second part of the valuable and curious collection of fine old porcelane :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the second part of the valuable and curious collection of fine old porcelane
[1795]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the reserved part of a capital collection of Italian pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the reserved part of a capital collection of Italian pictures
1796
Hayot de Longpré, Phillippe, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue de quelques tableaux de bons maitres :
Hayot de Longpré, Phillippe
Catalogue de quelques tableaux de bons maitres
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Chariot, C.-L. (Claude-Louis), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue d'estampes :
Chariot, C.-L. (Claude-Louis)
Catalogue d'estampes
[1775]
Young, W., Mr. auctioneer, publisher. Particulars, and conditions of sale, of several very valuable manors, advowsons, and freehold estates ... consisting of the extensive manors of Northington, Totford, Swarraton, and Godsfield, the Grainge Manor, and Lordship of Serveton otherwise Swarroughton; and the noble and superb mansion called the Grainge, ... and the very desirable Manor of Bradley, ... also, the advowson of the rectory of Bradley, ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. W. Young, on Wednesday, the 11th of April, 1787, at twelve o' clock, at Garraway's coffee-house, 'Change-Alley, London, in two lots, by order of the co-heiresses of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northington, deceased.
Young, W., Mr
Particulars, and conditions of sale, of several very valuable manors, advowsons, and freehold estates ... consisting of the extensive manors of Northington, Totford, Swarraton, and Godsfield, the Grainge Manor, and Lordship of Serveton otherwise Swarroughton; and the noble and superb mansion called the Grainge, ... and the very desirable Manor of Bradley, ... also, the advowson of the rectory of Bradley, ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. W. Young, on Wednesday, the 11th of April, 1787, at twelve o' clock, at Garraway's coffee-house, 'Change-Alley, London, in two lots, by order of the co-heiresses of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northington, deceased
[1787]
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719-1793, author. Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande /
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719–1793
Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande
MDCCLIX [1759]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. An essay on prints /
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
An essay on prints
1792
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5-1820. Ferme ornée;
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5–1820
Ferme ornée;
1795
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741-1819. Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741–1819
Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
1799
Traité de la peinture au pastel ...
Traité de la peinture au pastel ..
1788
Crousaz, Jean-Pierre de, 1663-1750. Traité du beau,
Crousaz, Jean-Pierre de, 1663–1750
Traité du beau,
1724
Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[1710?]
Raphael, 1483-1520. Cartons of Raphael D'Urbin :
Raphael, 1483–1520
Cartons of Raphael D'Urbin
1797
Price, Francis, -1753. A series of particular and useful observations :
Price, Francis, -1753
A series of particular and useful observations
1753
Maton, William George, 1774-1835. Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery, and antiquities of the western counties of England, made in the years 1794 and 1796 ... :
Maton, William George, 1774–1835
Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery, and antiquities of the western counties of England, made in the years 1794 and 1796 ...
1797
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758? The universal penman;
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?
The universal penman;
1743
Cordiner, Charles, 1746?-1794. Remarkable ruins, and romantic prospects, of North Britain :
Cordiner, Charles, 1746?-1794
Remarkable ruins, and romantic prospects, of North Britain
1788-1795
Columbani, Placido. A new book of ornaments containing a variety of elegant designs for modern pannels [sic] commonly executed in stucco, wood, or painting, and used in decorating principal rooms =
Columbani, Placido
A new book of ornaments containing a variety of elegant designs for modern pannels [sic] commonly executed in stucco, wood, or painting, and used in decorating principal rooms =
[1775]
The florist :
The florist
[between 1770 and 1784?]
Towers, Joseph, 1737-1799. British biography;
Towers, Joseph, 1737–1799
British biography;
1766-1780
Trusler, John, 1735-1820. The honours of the table,
Trusler, John, 1735–1820
The honours of the table,
1791
Harington, Edward, Sir, 1753?-1807. A schizzo on the genius of man:
Harington, Edward, Sir, 1753?-1807
A schizzo on the genius of man
1793
Heely, Joseph. Letters on the beauties of Hagley, Envil, and the Leasowes.
Heely, Joseph
Letters on the beauties of Hagley, Envil, and the Leasowes
1777
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The builder's director, or, Bench-mate :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The builder's director, or, Bench-mate
[1790?]
Loriot, Antoine-Joseph, 1716-1782. A practical essay on a cement and artificial stone :
Loriot, Antoine-Joseph, 1716–1782
A practical essay on a cement and artificial stone
1776
Milton, John, 1608-1674. The poetical works of John Milton :
Milton, John, 1608–1674
The poetical works of John Milton
1794-1797
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? The boke of Saint Albans,
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
The boke of Saint Albans,
1881
Thompson, Charles, fl. 1750. Rules for bad horsemen, or, Those who depend upon practice without principles :
Thompson, Charles, fl. 1750
Rules for bad horsemen, or, Those who depend upon practice without principles
1787
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the magnificent collection of pictures of the late Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart. :
Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England)
A catalogue of the magnificent collection of pictures of the late Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart.
[1794]
Gessner, Conrad, 1764-1826, ill. Series of military evolutions, or, Warlike sketches /
Gessner, Conrad, 1764–1826
Series of military evolutions, or, Warlike sketches
[1797]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of pictures, by the most esteemed masters of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Schools :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of pictures, by the most esteemed masters of the Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Schools
[1796]
Catalogue de miniatures, goaches, dessins, estampes en feuilles, sous verres & en volumes :
Catalogue de miniatures, goaches, dessins, estampes en feuilles, sous verres & en volumes
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Ashmolean Museum. Catalogus librorum manuscriptorum viri clarissimi Antonii à Wood.
Ashmolean Museum
Catalogus librorum manuscriptorum viri clarissimi Antonii à Wood
1824
Great Britain. Board of Agriculture. General view of the agriculture of the county of Lancaster.
Great Britain. Board of Agriculture
General view of the agriculture of the county of Lancaster
1794
Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814. A voyage to the island of Mauritius (or, Isle of France), the Isle of Bourbon, the Cape of Good Hope ... :
Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737–1814
A voyage to the island of Mauritius (or, Isle of France), the Isle of Bourbon, the Cape of Good Hope ...
1775
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788. Voyage de M. le Chevalier de Chastellux en Amérique.
Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734–1788
Voyage de M. le Chevalier de Chastellux en Amérique
1786
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783.
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed in 1777 and corrected down to 1783
1783
England displayed :
England displayed
1769
Burgess, James, 18th cent. The lives of the most eminent modern painters, who have lived since, or were omitted by Mons. De Piles /
Burgess, James, 18th cent
The lives of the most eminent modern painters, who have lived since, or were omitted by Mons. De Piles
1754
Jones, Hugh, 1669-1760, author. The present state of Virginia :
Jones, Hugh, 1669–1760
The present state of Virginia
MDCCXXIV [1724]
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786. A journal of eight days journey from Portsmouth to Kingston upon Thames :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
A journal of eight days journey from Portsmouth to Kingston upon Thames
1757
[Apostool]. Beauties of the Dutch school.
[Apostool]
Beauties of the Dutch school
1793
A brief account of the death of Captain James Cook :
A brief account of the death of Captain James Cook
[i.e. 1794]
The court and city kalendar, or, Gentleman's register, for the year 1762 :
The court and city kalendar, or, Gentleman's register, for the year 1762
MDCCLXII [1762]
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Useful architecture :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Useful architecture
1760
La Condamine, Charles-Marie de, 1701-1774. Journey of a tour to Italy :
La Condamine, Charles-Marie de, 1701–1774
Journey of a tour to Italy
1763
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The carpenter's and joiner's repository, or, A new system of lines and proportions for doors, windows, chimnies, cornices & mouldings, for finishing of rooms, &c. :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The carpenter's and joiner's repository, or, A new system of lines and proportions for doors, windows, chimnies, cornices & mouldings, for finishing of rooms, &c.
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Bobbin, Tim, 1708-1786, ill. Human passions delineated in above 120 figures :
Bobbin, Tim, 1708–1786
Human passions delineated in above 120 figures
[1858]
Alken, Samuel, 1756-1815. Book of aquatint landscapes /
Alken, Samuel, 1756–1815
Book of aquatint landscapes
[1794]
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the grand and capital collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch paintings, of the Hon. Sir Luke Schaub, lately deceased :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the grand and capital collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch paintings, of the Hon. Sir Luke Schaub, lately deceased
[1758]
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798. Encaustic:
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727–1798
Encaustic
1760
Le Neve, John, 1679-1741. A proposal for printing all the valuable monumental inscriptions
Le Neve, John, 1679–1741
A proposal for printing all the valuable monumental inscriptions
1716?]
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. A set of japanning prints ...
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
A set of japanning prints ..
1747
Hervey, James, 1714-1758. Theron and Aspasio: or, A series of dialogues and letters,
Hervey, James, 1714–1758
Theron and Aspasio: or, A series of dialogues and letters,
1755
Taylor, J. (Josiah) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
Taylor, J. (Josiah)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
[1799]
Metz, C. M. (Conrad Martin), 1755-1827. Schediasmata selecta ex archetypis Polidori Caravagiensis in musaeo honr. viri A. Hume bart. conservatis /
Metz, C. M. (Conrad Martin), 1755–1827
Schediasmata selecta ex archetypis Polidori Caravagiensis in musaeo honr. viri A. Hume bart. conservatis
1791
The cabinet of the arts :
The cabinet of the arts
1799
Palomino de Castro y Velasco, Antonio, 1655-1726. An account of the lives and works of the most eminent Spanish painters, sculptors and architects :
Palomino de Castro y Velasco, Antonio, 1655–1726
An account of the lives and works of the most eminent Spanish painters, sculptors and architects
1739
Adams, Mr. (John), -1738. Index villaris, or, An exact register, alphabetically digested, of all the cities, market-towns, parishes, villages, ... the bishopricks, deanries [sic], churches, chapels, hospitals :
Adams, Mr. (John), -1738
Index villaris, or, An exact register, alphabetically digested, of all the cities, market-towns, parishes, villages, ... the bishopricks, deanries [sic], churches, chapels, hospitals
1700
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer. A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures
[1798]
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805, author. A topographical description of such parts of North America as are contained in the (annexed) map of the middle British colonies & in North America. /
Pownall, Thomas, 1722–1805
A topographical description of such parts of North America as are contained in the (annexed) map of the middle British colonies & in North America.
MDCCLXXVI. [1776]
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802, author. Horda angel-cynnan, or, A compleat view of the manners, customs, arms, habits, &c. of the inhabitants of England :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
Horda angel-cynnan, or, A compleat view of the manners, customs, arms, habits, &c. of the inhabitants of England
MDCCLXXV-MDCCLXXVI [1775-1776]
Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. A guide to classical learning, or, Polymetis abridged .... :
Spence, Joseph, 1699–1768
A guide to classical learning, or, Polymetis abridged ....
1786
The art of drawing in perspective :
The art of drawing in perspective
1798
Grollier de Servière, Mr. (Gaspard), 1677-1745. Recueil d'ouvrages curieux de mathématique et de mécanique :
Grollier de Servière, Mr. (Gaspard), 1677–1745
Recueil d'ouvrages curieux de mathématique et de mécanique
1719
Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, engraver. The triumph of painting.
Grignion, Charles, 1721–1810
The triumph of painting
[1794]
Hoppus, E. (Edward), d. 1739. The gentleman's and builder's repository, or, Architecture display'd : containing the most useful and requisite problems in geometry ... /
Hoppus, E. (Edward), d. 1739
The gentleman's and builder's repository, or, Architecture display'd : containing the most useful and requisite problems in geometry ...
1748
Middleton, Charles, 1756-approximately 1818. The architect and builder's miscellany or pocket library :
Middleton, Charles, 1756–approximately 1818
The architect and builder's miscellany or pocket library
1799
Marsh, Charles. An essay on the elegant ornamental cameos of the Barbarini vase.
Marsh, Charles
An essay on the elegant ornamental cameos of the Barbarini vase
1784.]
Ketham, Joannes de, active 15th century. Der Fasciculus medicinae des Johannes de Ketham, Alemannus :
Ketham, Joannes de, active 15th century
Der Fasciculus medicinae des Johannes de Ketham, Alemannus
1923