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 Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street :
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England) A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters :
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
 For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester :
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
 The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company :
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
 William's return.
William's return
[18th century]
 The emperor of China's palace at Pekin :
The emperor of China's palace at Pekin
MDCCLIII [1753]
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. The soldier's return.
Burns, Robert, 1759–1796
The soldier's return
[1793]
Probert, John, active 1764, cartographer, surveyor. Survey and valuation of the several estates belonging to John Kinchant Esqr. and Emma his wife :
Probert, John, active 1764
Survey and valuation of the several estates belonging to John Kinchant Esqr. and Emma his wife
1765
 For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ...
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ..
[1788]
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. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 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, 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. 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
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
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, 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]
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
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]
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
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
 Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[171-?]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The antiquities of England and Wales /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of England and Wales
1773-1787
Atkinson, Thomas. A conference between a painter and an engraver :
Atkinson, Thomas
A conference between a painter and an engraver
1736
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
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]
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
 New copper plate magazine :
New copper plate magazine
[1789-1796]
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]
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
 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]
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. A catalogue of engravers,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers,
1763
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
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-?]
 24 caricatures /
24 caricatures
1771 [i.e. 1772]
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
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
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]
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
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
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]
Birch, Thomas, 1705-1766. Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ...
Birch, Thomas, 1705–1766
Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ..
1747-1752
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. Characaturas /
Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452–1519
Characaturas
[1786]
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura;
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura;
1755
 A new pocket companion for Oxford:
A new pocket companion for Oxford
1789
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq. The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq
The new complete sportsman, or, The town and country gentleman's recreation
1770
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788. Letters on the English nation:
Shebbeare, John, 1709–1788
Letters on the English nation
1755
M'Nayr, James. A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde /
M'Nayr, James
A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde
1797
Morris, Lewis, 1700-1765. Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel :
Morris, Lewis, 1700–1765
Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel
1748
 A view of the Seraglio of the Gd. Seignior & part of Constantinople = Vue du Serrail du Gd. Seigneur, et d'une partie de Constantinople ... /
A view of the Seraglio of the Gd. Seignior & part of Constantinople = Vue du Serrail du Gd. Seigneur, et d'une partie de Constantinople ...
1750
 A new and compleat history and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent :
A new and compleat history and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent
[1769]
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625, author. The general history of the vast continent and islands of America :
Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, -1625
The general history of the vast continent and islands of America
MDCCXXV-MDCCXXVI [1725-1726]
Rowe, Jacob. All sorts of wheel-carriage, improved :
Rowe, Jacob
All sorts of wheel-carriage, improved
1734
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788. Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde :
La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741–1788
Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde
l'an VI de la République, 1798
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Hobbinol, or The rural games :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Hobbinol, or The rural games
1757
 [Drawing book of wild boars].
[Drawing book of wild boars]
[ca. 1770?]
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]
Gay, John, 1685-1732. Fables /
Gay, John, 1685–1732
Fables
1793
Virginian The American wanderer :
Virginian
The American wanderer
MDCCLXXXIII [1783]
 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?]
Willyams, Cooper, 1762-1816. An account of the campaign in the West Indies, in the year 1794
Willyams, Cooper, 1762–1816
An account of the campaign in the West Indies, in the year 1794
1796
 The compleat drawing-book :
The compleat drawing-book
1757
Overton, Thomas Collins. The temple builder's most useful companion, being fifty entire new original designs for pleasure and recreation :
Overton, Thomas Collins
The temple builder's most useful companion, being fifty entire new original designs for pleasure and recreation
1766
 The young colorist.
The young colorist
[ca. 1880]
Murry, Ann, 18th cent. The sequel to Mentoria, or, The young ladies instructor :
Murry, Ann, 18th cent
The sequel to Mentoria, or, The young ladies instructor
1799
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771. Travels through France and Italy.
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721–1771
Travels through France and Italy
1766
Brown, John, 1715-1766. Essays on the Characteristics.
Brown, John, 1715–1766
Essays on the Characteristics
1752
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, author, illustrator. Conference of Monsieur Le Brun :
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
Conference of Monsieur Le Brun
1701
Bromley, Henry, b. 1750. A catalogue of engraved British portraits,
Bromley, Henry, b. 1750
A catalogue of engraved British portraits,
1793
Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor:
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
The practice of perspective, on the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor
1763
Brooke, Henry, 1703?-1783. Gustavus Vasa, the deliverer of his country :
Brooke, Henry, 1703?-1783
Gustavus Vasa, the deliverer of his country
1778
Smith, Joseph, 1674-1770. Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu, Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithii Angli :
Smith, Joseph, 1674–1770
Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu, Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithii Angli
MDCCLV [1755]
Garret, Daniel, -1753. Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham /
Garret, Daniel, -1753
Designs, and estimates, of farm houses, &c. for the county of York, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Bishoprick of Durham
MDCCLIX [1759]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure guide to builders, or, The principles and practice of architecture geometrically demonstrated and made easy for the use of workmen in general ... /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure guide to builders, or, The principles and practice of architecture geometrically demonstrated and made easy for the use of workmen in general ...
1729
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750-1831, engraver. Select views in Great Britain /
Middiman, Samuel, approximately 1750–1831
Select views in Great Britain
[1784-1792]
Smith, James, writer on carpentry. A specimen of ancient carpentry :
Smith, James, writer on carpentry
A specimen of ancient carpentry
1736