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Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms :
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Loyal Volunteers of London & environs, infantry & cavalry in their respective uniforms
1799]
Leth, Andries de. De zegepraalende Vecht,
Leth, Andries de
De zegepraalende Vecht,
1719
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of Italian and Flemish pictures of George Manley, Esq. decd. :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of Italian and Flemish pictures of George Manley, Esq. decd.
[1794]
Christie, Sharp, and Harper, auctioneer, pu blisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, drawings, copper plates, &c., the property, and principally the works of that esteemed and excellent artist Mr. Gainsborough Dupont, dec. :
Christie, Sharp, and Harper
A catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, drawings, copper plates, &c., the property, and principally the works of that esteemed and excellent artist Mr. Gainsborough Dupont, dec.
[1797]
Tarleton, Lieutenant-General (Banastre), 1754-1833, author. A history of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the southern provinces of North America /
Tarleton, Lieutenant-General (Banastre), 1754–1833
A history of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the southern provinces of North America
MDCCLXXXVII [1787]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Three essays :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Three essays
1792
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain) Rules and orders of the Society instituted at London, for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce.
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain)
Rules and orders of the Society instituted at London, for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce
1774
Garrick, David, 1717-1779. An ode upon dedicating a building, and erecting a statue, to Shakespeare,
Garrick, David, 1717–1779
An ode upon dedicating a building, and erecting a statue, to Shakespeare,
1769
A supplement to Dr. Harris's Dictionary of arts and sciences :
A supplement to Dr. Harris's Dictionary of arts and sciences
1744
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The English baronets :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The English baronets
1727
Adams, George, 1750-1795. Geometrical and graphical essays :
Adams, George, 1750–1795
Geometrical and graphical essays
1791
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811. Annals of horsemanship :
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
Annals of horsemanship
1792
Cogan, T. (Thomas), 1736-1818. The Rhine, or, A journey from Utrecht to Francfort:
Cogan, T. (Thomas), 1736–1818
The Rhine, or, A journey from Utrecht to Francfort
1794
Experienced surveyor. The builder's price-book :
Experienced surveyor
The builder's price-book
1798
Sir, there is a scheme set on foot for erecting a publick academy for the improvement of the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture ...
Sir, there is a scheme set on foot for erecting a publick academy for the improvement of the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture ..
1753
Moore, John, 1729-1802. A view of society and manners in Italy :
Moore, John, 1729–1802
A view of society and manners in Italy
1781
Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1717. The Book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England :
Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1717
The Book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England
[1717]
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster
March, 1781
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, ill. A new book of horses and carriages /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
A new book of horses and carriages
[1784]
Prestage, John, -1767, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling.
Prestage, John, -1767
A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling
[1765]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased
[1785]
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von, 1712-1780. Betrachtungen über die mahlerey.
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von, 1712–1780
Betrachtungen über die mahlerey
1762
Dubos, abbé (Jean-Baptiste), 1670-1742. Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music.
Dubos, abbé (Jean-Baptiste), 1670–1742
Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music
1748
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
1713
Virgil. Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor.
Virgil
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor
1741
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2-1733. A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin.
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2–1733
A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin
[between 1753 and 1763]
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ...
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ..
1783
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704-1782. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture.
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704–1782
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture
1751
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations.
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations
1715
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy :
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818
A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy
1794
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 ...
1772
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. A journey to the Western Islands of Scotland.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
A journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
1775
Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817. Observations on the cure of the curved spine :
Earle, James, Sir, 1755–1817
Observations on the cure of the curved spine
1799
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848. [Aquatints of rustic scenes].
Orme, Edward, 1775–1848
[Aquatints of rustic scenes]
[1799]
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist. The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work /
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690–1770
The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work
[1759]
Stokes, Gabriel. Remarks upon an essay towards supplying the city of Dublin with water.
Stokes, Gabriel
Remarks upon an essay towards supplying the city of Dublin with water
ca. 1735]
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809. An olio of good breeding :
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760–1809
An olio of good breeding
[1797]
Viel de Saint Maux, Jean Louis. Lettres sur l'architecture des anciens :
Viel de Saint Maux, Jean Louis
Lettres sur l'architecture des anciens
1787
Edie, George, author. A treatise on English shooting :
Edie, George
A treatise on English shooting
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Miller, Edward, 1735-1807. The tears of Yorkshire :
Miller, Edward, 1735–1807
The tears of Yorkshire
1782
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
November 25, 1782
The experienc'd farrier :
The experienc'd farrier
1720
Vernon, Thomas, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and extensive collection of valuable, pictures, by much esteemed masters :
Vernon, Thomas
A catalogue of a capital and extensive collection of valuable, pictures, by much esteemed masters
[1797]
Kent, Nathaniel, 1737-1810. Hints to gentlemen of landed property.
Kent, Nathaniel, 1737–1810
Hints to gentlemen of landed property
1793
Webb, Daniel, 1718 or 19-1798. Remarks on the beauties of poetry /
Webb, Daniel, 1718 or 19–1798
Remarks on the beauties of poetry
1762
Tunnicliff, William. A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit.
Tunnicliff, William
A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit
1791
Pointer, John, 1668-1754. An account of a Roman pavement, :
Pointer, John, 1668–1754
An account of a Roman pavement,
1713
Le livre rouge, or, Red book :
Le livre rouge, or, Red book
MDCCXC. [1790]
A concise introduction to the knowledge of the most eminent painters :
A concise introduction to the knowledge of the most eminent painters
1778
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. The additions to the quarto edition of the tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX :
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The additions to the quarto edition of the tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX
1774
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813. An account of the discovery of the body of King John in the cathedral church of Worcester July 17, 1797 :
Green, Valentine, 1739–1813
An account of the discovery of the body of King John in the cathedral church of Worcester July 17, 1797
1797
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher, illustrator. A treatise on civil architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
A treatise on civil architecture
MDCCLIX [1759]
Archenholz, Johann Wilhelm von, 1743-1812. A picture of Italy /
Archenholz, Johann Wilhelm von, 1743–1812
A picture of Italy
1791
Green, Benjamin, 1739-1798, engraver. Twenty-four figures from Salvator Roza /
Green, Benjamin, 1739–1798
Twenty-four figures from Salvator Roza
January 1, 1789
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834. [Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard].
Stothard, Thomas, 1755–1834
[Collection of engraved book illustrations by Thomas Stothard]
[1780-1825]
Govertsz, N. Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt :
Govertsz, N
Afbeelding van alle de generale zeinen, die gedaan en geobserveerd werden in 'slands vloot, zoo in het zeilen en ankeren by daag en nagt, als ten tyde van gevegt
1746
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author, publisher. Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796
Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry
MDCCLXIII [1763]
Segar, William, Sir, -1633. Baronagium genealogicum;
Segar, William, Sir, -1633
Baronagium genealogicum;
[1764-84]
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710, author. Rules for bad horsemen :
Thompson, Charles, b. ca. 1710
Rules for bad horsemen
MDCCLXII [1762]
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713-1785, author. The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth :
Ducarel, Andrew Coltee, 1713–1785
The history and antiquities of the archiepiscopal palace of Lambeth
MDCCLXXXV [1785]
Hippesley, R. Bath and it's environs,
Hippesley, R
Bath and it's environs,
1775
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736-1819. A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
Wyndham, Henry Penruddocke, 1736–1819
A gentleman's tour through Monmouthshire and Wales,
1775
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Plan of the London-dock,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Plan of the London-dock,
1794
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. An introduction to the art of drawing,
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
An introduction to the art of drawing,
[17--]
Three essays:
Three essays
1795
Carlenças, Félix de Juvenel de, 1679-1760. The history of the belles lettres,
Carlenças, Félix de Juvenel de, 1679–1760
The history of the belles lettres,
1740
Payton, John. An authentic history and description of the castle & priory of Dudley,
Payton, John
An authentic history and description of the castle & priory of Dudley,
1794
The school of wisdom;
The school of wisdom;
1776
Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811. An accurate and descriptive catalogue of the several paintings in the King of Spain's palace at Madrid;
Cumberland, Richard, 1732–1811
An accurate and descriptive catalogue of the several paintings in the King of Spain's palace at Madrid;
1787
Izacke, Richard, 1624?-1698. Remarkable antiquities of the city of Exeter:
Izacke, Richard, 1624?-1698
Remarkable antiquities of the city of Exeter
1734
Thomas, William, 1670-1738. A survey of the cathedral-church of Worcester :
Thomas, William, 1670–1738
A survey of the cathedral-church of Worcester
1737
Watts, William, 1752-1851. Select views of the principal buildings and other interesting and picturesque objects in the cities of Bath and Bristol
Watts, William, 1752–1851
Select views of the principal buildings and other interesting and picturesque objects in the cities of Bath and Bristol
1794
Barrett, William, 1733-1789. The history and antiquities of the city of Bristol;
Barrett, William, 1733–1789
The history and antiquities of the city of Bristol;
[1789]
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain) Premiums offered by the Society, instituted at London, for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce.
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain)
Premiums offered by the Society, instituted at London, for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce
1774
Westgarth, John. Dedicated to the connoisseurs :
Westgarth, John
Dedicated to the connoisseurs
[1796?]
Bromley, Robert Anthony, 1735-1806. A philosophical and critical history of the fine arts, painting, sculpture, and architecture :
Bromley, Robert Anthony, 1735–1806
A philosophical and critical history of the fine arts, painting, sculpture, and architecture
1793-95
A curious collection of beasts, horses, and birds :
A curious collection of beasts, horses, and birds
[ca. 1750]
Harris, John, 1667?-1719. Lexicon technicum, or, An universal English dictionary of arts and sciences :
Harris, John, 1667?-1719
Lexicon technicum, or, An universal English dictionary of arts and sciences
1710-1716
Hatton, Edward, b. 1664? A new view of London, or, An ample account of that city, in ... eight sections :
Hatton, Edward, b. 1664?
A new view of London, or, An ample account of that city, in ... eight sections
1708
Bruce, James, 1730-1794. An interesting narrative of the travels of James Bruce ... into Abyssinia, to discover the shores of the Nile /
Bruce, James, 1730–1794
An interesting narrative of the travels of James Bruce ... into Abyssinia, to discover the shores of the Nile
1790
A new drawing book of heads :
A new drawing book of heads
[17--]
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The baronetage of England :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The baronetage of England
1771
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774. Poems /
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
Poems
1795
Biographical sketches of eminent persons, whose portraits form part of the Duke of Dorset's collection at Knole :
Biographical sketches of eminent persons, whose portraits form part of the Duke of Dorset's collection at Knole
1795
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388? English hawking and hunting in the Boke of St. Albans :
Berners, Juliana, b. 1388?
English hawking and hunting in the Boke of St. Albans
1975
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688. The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come :
Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come
1724
Wigstead, Henry. Remarks on a tour to north and south Wales, in the year 1797 :
Wigstead, Henry
Remarks on a tour to north and south Wales, in the year 1797
1799
The Builder's magazine, or, Monthly companion for architects, carpenters, masons, bricklayers, &c. :
The Builder's magazine, or, Monthly companion for architects, carpenters, masons, bricklayers, &c.
1774
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c. The IId edition of Genteel houshold furniture in the present taste :
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c
The IId edition of Genteel houshold furniture in the present taste
[1765?]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of drawing, or, An easy and familiar method whereby youth are directed in the practice of that useful art
MDCCLII [1752]
Langton, John, active 1700-1727. A new copy-book of the small Italian hand :
Langton, John, active 1700–1727
A new copy-book of the small Italian hand
[1727?]
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. The first book of Andrea Palladio's Architecture :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
The first book of Andrea Palladio's Architecture
1742
Sharp, Samuel, 1700?-1778. Letters from Italy,
Sharp, Samuel, 1700?-1778
Letters from Italy,
[1767]
Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651-1715. The tales and fables of the late Archbishop and Duke of Cambray, author of Telemachus, in French and English :
Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651–1715
The tales and fables of the late Archbishop and Duke of Cambray, author of Telemachus, in French and English
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the compleat apparatus and contents of the Laboratory at Luton House, Bedfordshire :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of the compleat apparatus and contents of the Laboratory at Luton House, Bedfordshire
[1793]
Richardson, William, fl. 1778-1815. Richardson's catalogue.
Richardson, William, fl. 1778–1815
Richardson's catalogue
1791
Mundy, Francis Noel Clarke, 1738 or 1739-1815. Needwood Forest.
Mundy, Francis Noel Clarke, 1738 or 1739–1815
Needwood Forest
1776
France. Sovereign (1774-1792 : Louis XVI) Déclaration du roi, donnée à Versailles,
France. Sovereign (1774–1792 : Louis XVI)
Déclaration du roi, donnée à Versailles,
1778]
The artist's vade mecum :
The artist's vade mecum
1766
A collection of plans of the principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland :
A collection of plans of the principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland
[1764]