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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
Schütz, Heinrich Joseph, 1760-1822, engraver. Romantic views representing the 4 hours of the day.
Schütz, Heinrich Joseph, 1760–1822
Romantic views representing the 4 hours of the day
Jany. 1st, 1797
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
Smith, John, fl. 1673-1680. Short and direct method of painting in water-colours /
Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
Short and direct method of painting in water-colours
1730
A New Geographical Game exhibiting a complete Tour through Scotland and the Western Isles. Neele Sc.
A New Geographical Game exhibiting a complete Tour through Scotland and the Western Isles. Neele Sc
1792
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
Mathew, William, -1752. A docquet of fees, to be taken by the Secretary of Antigua for the time being ...
Mathew, William, -1752
A docquet of fees, to be taken by the Secretary of Antigua for the time being ..
1703-1735
A particular account of the grants of each session of Parliament :
A particular account of the grants of each session of Parliament
1688-1715
Grey, Booth, 1740-1802. Botanical collages from the circle of Booth Grey.
Grey, Booth, 1740–1802
Botanical collages from the circle of Booth Grey
1790s
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the large and capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by masters of the highest estimation, of his grace John, Duke of Argyll, lately deceased : amongst which are the works of Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Lanfranco, Corregio, And. del Sarto, Luca Giordano, Solimene, Spagnoletto, Ann. Carracci, Giorgione, Procacini, P. Laura, Bassano, Mola, N. Poussin, S. Rosa, F. Bolognese, Bamboccio, E. Serani, Holbein, L. Van Leyden, Gerard Dou, Mieris, Ostade, Snyders, Borgognone, Rembrandt, Poelemburch, Old Frank, Vandevelde, Rubens, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Van Uden, F. Hals, Vangoen, Vanderneer &c. : which (by order of executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Tuesday the 19th of this instant March 1771, and the four following days : the same may be viewed on Friday the 15th, and every day after (Sunday excepted) till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on the days of viewing, at Messrs. Langford's aforesaid (price six-pence).
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the large and capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by masters of the highest estimation, of his grace John, Duke of Argyll, lately deceased : amongst which are the works of Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto, Lanfranco, Corregio, And. del Sarto, Luca Giordano, Solimene, Spagnoletto, Ann. Carracci, Giorgione, Procacini, P. Laura, Bassano, Mola, N. Poussin, S. Rosa, F. Bolognese, Bamboccio, E. Serani, Holbein, L. Van Leyden, Gerard Dou, Mieris, Ostade, Snyders, Borgognone, Rembrandt, Poelemburch, Old Frank, Vandevelde, Rubens, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Van Uden, F. Hals, Vangoen, Vanderneer &c. : which (by order of executor) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Tuesday the 19th of this instant March 1771, and the four following days : the same may be viewed on Friday the 15th, and every day after (Sunday excepted) till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on the days of viewing, at Messrs. Langford's aforesaid (price six-pence)
[1771]
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. Het Eylandt de Chilove.
Keulen, Gerard van
Het Eylandt de Chilove
1724?
The new game of human life.
The new game of human life
1790
Falconer, William, 1732-1769. The poetical works of William Falconer. :
Falconer, William, 1732–1769
The poetical works of William Falconer.
[1796]
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810. A series of prints of Scripture history :
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741–1810
A series of prints of Scripture history
[1786]
Thomson, William, 1746-1817. Prospects and observations on a tour in England and Scotland :
Thomson, William, 1746–1817
Prospects and observations on a tour in England and Scotland
1791
Horn, John, active 1791-1817, author. A history or description, general and circumstantial, of Burghley House, the seat of the Right Honorable the earl of Exeter.
Horn, John, active 1791–1817
A history or description, general and circumstantial, of Burghley House, the seat of the Right Honorable the earl of Exeter
1797
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786. State of chimney-sweepers young apprentices :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
State of chimney-sweepers young apprentices
1773
Bougainville, Louis-Antoine de, comte, 1729-1811. A voyage round the world :
Bougainville, Louis-Antoine de, comte, 1729–1811
A voyage round the world
1772
Blount, Thomas, 1618-1679. Boscobel, or, The compleat history of His Sacred Majesty's most miraculous preservation after the battle of Worcester, which was fought Sept. 3, 1651 :
Blount, Thomas, 1618–1679
Boscobel, or, The compleat history of His Sacred Majesty's most miraculous preservation after the battle of Worcester, which was fought Sept. 3, 1651
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A design for the bridge at New Palace Yard, Westminster ... :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A design for the bridge at New Palace Yard, Westminster ...
1736
Venuti, Ridolfino, 1705-1763. A collection of some of the finest prospects in Italy :
Venuti, Ridolfino, 1705–1763
A collection of some of the finest prospects in Italy
MDCCLXII [1762]
This day is published, number XCIV, with a view of the city gates :
This day is published, number XCIV, with a view of the city gates
November 29, 1755
Espié, Félix François, comte d', 1708-1792, author. The manner of securing all sorts of buildings from fire, or, A treatise upon the construction of arches made with bricks and plaister, called flat-arches, and of a roof without timber called a bricked-roof :
Espié, Félix François, comte d', 1708–1792
The manner of securing all sorts of buildings from fire, or, A treatise upon the construction of arches made with bricks and plaister, called flat-arches, and of a roof without timber called a bricked-roof
[1756]
Tryphiodorus. Destruction of Troy :
Tryphiodorus
Destruction of Troy
[1739]
Baudouin. Desseins de harnois pour les boureliers /
Baudouin
Desseins de harnois pour les boureliers
[ca. 1750?]
Sommerton, John. John Sommerton mathematical exercises.
Sommerton, John
John Sommerton mathematical exercises
1741-1742
A map of Cambridgeshire.
A map of Cambridgeshire
[1720?]
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer publisher. A catalogue of the extensive and capital collection of prints of the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Bute, deceased, consisting of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English schools, in fine condition :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of the extensive and capital collection of prints of the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Bute, deceased, consisting of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English schools, in fine condition
[1794]
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
Forbes, James, 1749-1819. A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A voyage from England to Bombay with descriptions in Asia, Africa, and South America
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]
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century, author. Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations :
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century
Gale's cabinet of knowledge, or, Miscellaneous recreations
1796
Le Charron, André-Louis-Lambert, Baron, 1759-1837. A word to the wise
Le Charron, André-Louis-Lambert, Baron, 1759–1837
A word to the wise
1796
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797. Joseph Wright of Derby letter to Daniel Daulby.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Joseph Wright of Derby letter to Daniel Daulby
1789 July 15
Westall, Richard, 1765-1836, artist. Samson Agonistes.
Westall, Richard, 1765–1836
Samson Agonistes
[between 1779 and 1797]
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710-1765. A new drawing book of ornaments,
Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710–1765
A new drawing book of ornaments,
[ca. 1768]
Ford, Mr., auctioneer. A catalogue of the entire and genuine library of books of Mr. George Vertue, engraver ...
Ford, Mr., auctioneer
A catalogue of the entire and genuine library of books of Mr. George Vertue, engraver ..
1757]
Grant, John, 1731-1814. A survey of the province of Moray;
Grant, John, 1731–1814
A survey of the province of Moray;
1798
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712-1764. Saggio sopra la pittura ...
Algarotti, Francesco, conte, 1712–1764
Saggio sopra la pittura ..
1763
Rocque, John, -1762, cartographer. A general map of North America :
Rocque, John, -1762
A general map of North America
[1762?]
Descrizione de' cartoni disegnati da Carlo Cignani, e de' quadri dipinti da Sebastiano Ricci :
Descrizione de' cartoni disegnati da Carlo Cignani, e de' quadri dipinti da Sebastiano Ricci
1749
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725-1811. Collections for the history of Worcestershire ...
Nash, T. (Treadway Russell), 1725–1811
Collections for the history of Worcestershire ..
1781-1782
Frézier, Amédée François, 1682-1773. Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle /
Frézier, Amédée François, 1682–1773
Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle
1747
Roberts, William, active 1763, author. An account of the first discovery, and natural history of Florida :
Roberts, William, active 1763
An account of the first discovery, and natural history of Florida
MDCCLXIII [1763]
State of the British and French colonies in North America :
State of the British and French colonies in North America
MDCCLV [1755]
Coxe, Daniel, 1673-1739, author. A description of the English province of Carolana :
Coxe, Daniel, 1673–1739
A description of the English province of Carolana
MDCCXXII [1722]
Robson, Joseph, author. An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747 /
Robson, Joseph
An account of six years residence in Hudson's-Bay from 1733 to 1736, and 1744 to 1747
MDCCLII [1752]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands /
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Practical geometry applied to the useful arts of building, surveying, gardening, and mensuration ... : and set to view in four parts ... : the whole exemplifi'd with above 60 folio copper plates, by the best hands
1726
Cuit, George, 1743-1818. Six views of St. Agatha's Abbey at Easby, near Richmond, Yorkshire /
Cuit, George, 1743–1818
Six views of St. Agatha's Abbey at Easby, near Richmond, Yorkshire
November 21st. 1792]
Drummond de Melfort, Louis, comte, 1726-1788. Traité sur la cavalerie /
Drummond de Melfort, Louis, comte, 1726–1788
Traité sur la cavalerie
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Mickle, A. Plan of alterations intended at Hoppyland.
Mickle, A
Plan of alterations intended at Hoppyland
Vitruvius Pollio. Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio.
Vitruvius Pollio
Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio
1771
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, artist. Views in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Views in England, Wales, and Scotland
circa 1787-circa 1819
Morphett, John. John Morphett drawing and writing exercise book.
Morphett, John
John Morphett drawing and writing exercise book
1799
Vûës des villes, edifices & autres choses remarquables de l'Escosse & d'Irlande :
Vûës des villes, edifices & autres choses remarquables de l'Escosse & d'Irlande
[ca. 1700]
Badeslade, Thomas. A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular :
Badeslade, Thomas
A compleat sett of mapps of England and Wales in general, and of each county in particular
1724
Holland, Peter, 1757-1812. Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire /
Holland, Peter, 1757–1812
Select views of the lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire
[1792?]
Collins, Charles, 1680-1744, artist. Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
Collins, Charles, 1680–1744
Twelve prints, representing a curious collection of English birds
[between 1771 and 1785]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, fine bronzes, &c. collected by a Gentleman, well known to the vertu, for his knowledge, and refined taste
[1771]
Keulen, Gerard van, cartographer. De Nassausche Vaert ent Hermiten Eyland, geleegen aen de Suydhoek van America.
Keulen, Gerard van
De Nassausche Vaert ent Hermiten Eyland, geleegen aen de Suydhoek van America
1724
Ablancourt, sieur d', 1621-1696. Suite du Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Ablancourt, sieur d', 1621–1696
Suite du Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
MDCC [1700]
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
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan de la ville de Nismes, ancienne et moderne /
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan de la ville de Nismes, ancienne et moderne
1751
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]