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Catalogue d'une riche et precieuse collection de tableaux ...
Catalogue d'une riche et precieuse collection de tableaux ..
1779
I. and J. Taylor (Firm) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
I. and J. Taylor (Firm)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
[1796?]
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 1754-1778, author. Rei nauticæ incrementa.
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 1754–1778
Rei nauticæ incrementa
[1776]
The European magazine, and London review.
The European magazine, and London review
L'art de voyager dans les airs, ou, Les ballons :
L'art de voyager dans les airs, ou, Les ballons
1784
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
Prospects of the most remarkable places in and about the citty of London, neatly engraved =
Prospects of the most remarkable places in and about the citty of London, neatly engraved =
[172-?]
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
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
Hagger, Joseph. Quaker Book of Discipline.
Hagger, Joseph
Quaker Book of Discipline
1773
Riou, Stephen. Traité d'architecture civile :
Riou, Stephen, 1720–1780
Traité d'architecture civile
1743
Brand, John, 1744-1806. Observations on popular antiquities:
Brand, John, 1744–1806
Observations on popular antiquities
1777
Hüssgen, Heinrich Sebastian, 1744-1807. Artistisches Magazin,
Hüssgen, Heinrich Sebastian, 1744–1807
Artistisches Magazin,
1790
Heath, George. The new history, survey and description; of the city and suburbs of Bristol, :
Heath, George
The new history, survey and description; of the city and suburbs of Bristol,
1794
Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. Virgidemiarum, satires in six books.
Hall, Joseph, 1574–1656
Virgidemiarum, satires in six books
1753
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
Bellamy, D. (Daniel), 1687- Ethic amusements /
Bellamy, D. (Daniel), 1687–
Ethic amusements
1770]
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Paris &c. :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Paris &c.
1754,
Winter, Georg Simon, b. ca. 1634. Georgii Simonis Winteri de Adlersflügel Tractatio nova et auctior de re equaria, complectens partes tres :
Winter, Georg Simon, b. ca. 1634
Georgii Simonis Winteri de Adlersflügel Tractatio nova et auctior de re equaria, complectens partes tres
Anno MDCCIII [1703]
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor ... :
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor ...
1799
Bainbridge family. Bainbridge deer park management archive,
Bainbridge family
Bainbridge deer park management archive,
1760-1821
A sermon upon the turf, /
A sermon upon the turf,
M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]
Le Roy. Les ruines des plus beaux monuments de la Grece.
Le Roy
Les ruines des plus beaux monuments de la Grece
1758
Designs of Inigo Jones and others, :
Designs of Inigo Jones and others,
ca. 1731]
Coxe, William, 1747-1828. Travels in Switzerland, and in the country of the Grisons :
Coxe, William, 1747–1828
Travels in Switzerland, and in the country of the Grisons
1794
A catalogue of the superlatively fine collection of pictures, late the property of the Right Reverend Dr. Newton, Lord Bishop of Bristol, dec. :
A catalogue of the superlatively fine collection of pictures, late the property of the Right Reverend Dr. Newton, Lord Bishop of Bristol, dec.
[1788]
Ogilvy, Catherine. Map of England and Wales.
Ogilvy, Catherine
Map of England and Wales
circa [1800?]
The Odyssey of Homer /
The Odyssey of Homer
1793
More, Hannah, 1745-1833. The shepherd of Salisbury Plain.
More, Hannah, 1745–1833
The shepherd of Salisbury Plain
[1797?]
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
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. The young sportman's instructor in angling, fowling, hawking ... /
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
The young sportman's instructor in angling, fowling, hawking ...
[1705?]
Brown, John, 1752-1787. Letters upon the poetry and music of the Italian opera :
Brown, John, 1752–1787
Letters upon the poetry and music of the Italian opera
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Dorigny, Nicolas, 1658-1746. Pinacotheca Hamptoniana :
Dorigny, Nicolas, 1658–1746
Pinacotheca Hamptoniana
[ca. 1719]
An alphabetical index of the streets, squares, lanes, alleys. &c. contained in the Plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark :
An alphabetical index of the streets, squares, lanes, alleys. &c. contained in the Plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark
1755
De Houtsneden van Mansion's Ovide moralise, Bruges 1484 /
De Houtsneden van Mansion's Ovide moralise, Bruges 1484
1922
The fables of Aesop :
The fables of Aesop
4th June 1793
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811. An academy for grown horsemen :
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
An academy for grown horsemen
1929
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813, engraver. Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight :
Green, Valentine, 1739–1813
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight
[1780]
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the materials of the dwelling-house, out-houses, &c. of His Grace James Duke of Chandos :
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720–1749
A catalogue of all the materials of the dwelling-house, out-houses, &c. of His Grace James Duke of Chandos
[1747]
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a cllection of pictures, some fine drawings, and a pair of globes, of a well-known artist, retired :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a cllection of pictures, some fine drawings, and a pair of globes, of a well-known artist, retired
[1783]
A descriptive catalogue of a genuine and capital collection of Italian pictures, never before seen in this country, and by the most celebrated masters :
A descriptive catalogue of a genuine and capital collection of Italian pictures, never before seen in this country, and by the most celebrated masters
[1789]
King, Thomas, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of upwards of four hundred original drawings, by Stothard, Burney, Smirke, Corbould, Van Assen, &c. :
King, Thomas
A catalogue of a collection of upwards of four hundred original drawings, by Stothard, Burney, Smirke, Corbould, Van Assen, &c.
[1797]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, prints, & drawings, the property of a gentleman, removed from his house, in Berner's-Street :
Phillips, H., -1840
Catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, prints, & drawings, the property of a gentleman, removed from his house, in Berner's-Street
[1799]
Gersaint, E. F. (Edme-François), d. 1750. A catalogue and description of the etchings of Rembrandt Van-Rhyn, :
Gersaint, E. F. (Edme-François), d. 1750
A catalogue and description of the etchings of Rembrandt Van-Rhyn,
Colman, George, 1732-1794. Man and wife; or, The Shakespeare jubilee,
Colman, George, 1732–1794
Man and wife; or, The Shakespeare jubilee,
1770
Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711-1778, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the entire and valuable library of Martin Folkes, Esq. President of the Royal Society, and member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, lately deceased :
Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711–1778
Catalogue of the entire and valuable library of Martin Folkes, Esq. President of the Royal Society, and member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, lately deceased
[1756]
Committee of Masters Cabinet Makers (London, England) The prices of cabinet work, with tables and designs :
Committee of Masters Cabinet Makers (London, England)
The prices of cabinet work, with tables and designs
1797
Robinson, William, approximately 1744- Proportional architecture, or, The five orders : regulated by equal parts : after so concise a method that renders it useful to all artists and easy to every capacity : to which is added a practical and familiar explanation of the terms herein used.
Robinson, William, approximately 1744–
Proportional architecture, or, The five orders : regulated by equal parts : after so concise a method that renders it useful to all artists and easy to every capacity : to which is added a practical and familiar explanation of the terms herein used
1759
Schenk, Peter, 1661-1711. Delineatio domvs recreatricis adjacentiumq prospectuum amoenissimorum extra urbem Zutphaniensem :
Schenk, Peter, 1661–1711
Delineatio domvs recreatricis adjacentiumq prospectuum amoenissimorum extra urbem Zutphaniensem
ca. 1700]
Lacombe de Prézel, Honoré, 1725- author. Dictionnaire iconologique, ou, Introduction à la connoissance des peintures, sculptures, médailles, estampes, &c. :
Lacombe de Prézel, Honoré, 1725–
Dictionnaire iconologique, ou, Introduction à la connoissance des peintures, sculptures, médailles, estampes, &c.
MDCCLVI [1756]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Remarks on forest scenery and other woodland views :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Remarks on forest scenery and other woodland views
1794
Malton, Thomas, 1726-1801. A compleat treatise on perspective,
Malton, Thomas, 1726–1801
A compleat treatise on perspective,
1778
The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours.
The art of drawing, and painting in water-colours
1763
Dacier, Madame (Anne), d. 1720. Des causes de la corruption du goust.
Dacier, Madame (Anne), d. 1720
Des causes de la corruption du goust
1714
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747-1794. Leonora /
Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747–1794
Leonora
1796
Mellin, August Wilhelm von. Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten :
Mellin, August Wilhelm von
Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten
1779
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
Richardson, William, active 1778-1815. A catalogue of portraits, &c. :
Richardson, William, active 1778–1815
A catalogue of portraits, &c.
1794
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719-1805. Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719–1805
Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
MDCCLXVI-MDCCLVII [1766-1767]
Robertson, William, architect. A collection of various forms of stoves :
Robertson, William, architect
A collection of various forms of stoves
1798
A critical review of the publick buildings,
A critical review of the publick buildings,
1734
Bowles, William Lisle, 1762-1850. St. Michael's Mount :
Bowles, William Lisle, 1762–1850
St. Michael's Mount
1798
Rocque, John, -1762. Proposals /
Rocque, John, -1762
Proposals
1745]
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843. Book with groups of figures (by Pyne) for decorating landscapes.
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Book with groups of figures (by Pyne) for decorating landscapes
1798
Miller, William, 1740?-1810? A collection of select views in London and Westminster /
Miller, William, 1740?-1810?
A collection of select views in London and Westminster
[1795-1800]
Persepolis illustrata, or, The ancient and royal palace of Persepolis in Persia, destroyed by Alexander the Great, about two thousand years ago :
Persepolis illustrata, or, The ancient and royal palace of Persepolis in Persia, destroyed by Alexander the Great, about two thousand years ago
MDCCXXXIX [1739]
Rowland, Thomas, of New-Windsor, author, publisher. A general treatise of architecture :
Rowland, Thomas, of New-Windsor
A general treatise of architecture
MDCCXXXII [1732, i.e. 1743?]
[Twelve engravings of birds]
[Twelve engravings of birds]
[between 1767 and 1794]
The lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland &c.
The lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland &c
1795]
Stokes, Gabriel. A scheme for eventually supplying every part of the city of Dublin with pipe water :
Stokes, Gabriel
A scheme for eventually supplying every part of the city of Dublin with pipe water
1735
Warner, Richard, 1763-1857. An illustration of the Roman antiquities discovered at Bath /
Warner, Richard, 1763–1857
An illustration of the Roman antiquities discovered at Bath
1797
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809. Gradation from a greenhorn to a blood. :
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760–1809
Gradation from a greenhorn to a blood.
1790
The contrast, or, The opposite consequences of good and evil habits, :
The contrast, or, The opposite consequences of good and evil habits,
MDCCLXXXVII [1787]
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656-1708. Relation d'un voyage du Levant :
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656–1708
Relation d'un voyage du Levant
1717
Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656-1723, author. A plan of civil and historical architecture, in the representation of the most noted buildings of foreign nations, both ancient and modern : taken from the most approv'd historians, original medals, remarkable ruins, and curious authentick designs; and display'd in eighty-six double folio-plates, finely engraven : at a very great expence, by the most eminent hands : divided into five books : ... /
Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656–1723
A plan of civil and historical architecture, in the representation of the most noted buildings of foreign nations, both ancient and modern : taken from the most approv'd historians, original medals, remarkable ruins, and curious authentick designs; and display'd in eighty-six double folio-plates, finely engraven : at a very great expence, by the most eminent hands : divided into five books : ...
MDCCXXXVII [1737]
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?]
The Spectator, with illustrative notes :
The Spectator, with illustrative notes
1799
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 ..
1784
Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492. Vocabulary in French and English :
Caxton, William, approximately 1422–1491 or 1492
Vocabulary in French and English
1964
Designs for chimney-pieces, with mouldings & bases at large; on 24 plates.
Designs for chimney-pieces, with mouldings & bases at large; on 24 plates
[1789?]
Major, Thomas, 1720-1799. A catalogue of prints :
Major, Thomas, 1720–1799
A catalogue of prints
1753
[Tunbridge-Wells Directory.]
[Tunbridge-Wells Directory.]
Vitruvius Britannica or the British Architect.
Vitruvius Britannica or the British Architect
s.d.]
Kerr, Mary, active 1789-1826. Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain.
Kerr, Mary, active 1789–1826
Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain
1789-1826
[Table of the reciprocal distances of the principal towns of Cambridgeshire, from Magna Britannia]
[Table of the reciprocal distances of the principal towns of Cambridgeshire, from Magna Britannia]
[1738]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs:
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs
1745
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
Langhorne, John, 1735-1779. The fables of Flora /
Langhorne, John, 1735–1779
The fables of Flora
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711-1769. An essay on the study and practice of architecture :
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711–1769
An essay on the study and practice of architecture
1756
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
Batteux, Charles, 1713-1780. Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ...
Batteux, Charles, 1713–1780
Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ..
1746
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. A letter to Uvedale Price, esq.
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
A letter to Uvedale Price, esq
1794
Marchant, Nathaniel, 1739-1816. A catalogue of one hundred impressions from gems /
Marchant, Nathaniel, 1739–1816
A catalogue of one hundred impressions from gems
1792
Kirk, James, active 1784-1793. James Kirk toy shop token.
Kirk, James, active 1784–1793
James Kirk toy shop token
between 1784 and [1793?]
Mr. Langford and Son,, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the third and last part of the most valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever Imported into England :
Mr. Langford and Son,
A catalogue of the third and last part of the most valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever Imported into England
[1778]
Lobeck, Tobias, engraver, artist, publisher. Atlas geographicus portatilis, XXIX mappis orbis habitabilis regna exhibens /
Lobeck, Tobias
Atlas geographicus portatilis, XXIX mappis orbis habitabilis regna exhibens
[1762?]
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786. Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire de Brandebourg :
Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712–1786
Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire de Brandebourg
1767
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's New pocket plan of the cities of London & Westminster :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Bowles's New pocket plan of the cities of London & Westminster
[1790]
Chatsworth :
Chatsworth
1788]
Dampier, William, 1652-1715, author. A collection of voyages :
Dampier, William, 1652–1715
A collection of voyages
MDCCXXIX [1729]