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Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England
1770
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura;
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura;
1755
A new pocket companion for Oxford:
A new pocket companion for Oxford
1789
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedral church of Bangor, and the edifices belonging to it
1721
Cook, James, 1728-1779. Captain Cook's Voyages round the world :
Cook, James, 1728–1779
Captain Cook's Voyages round the world
1790
Mayne, Zachary, 1631-1694. Two dissertations concerning sense,
Mayne, Zachary, 1631–1694
Two dissertations concerning sense,
1728
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
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton
1785
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant :
Explication des cent estampes qui representent differentes nations du Levant
MDCCXV [1715]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Catalogue of door ornaments.
Catalogue of door ornaments
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles :
Views of the several parts of the palace, or castle of Versailles
[1725?]
Mason, George, 1735-1806. An essay on design in gardening.
Mason, George, 1735–1806
An essay on design in gardening
1768
Horace. Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera.
Horace
Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
MDCCXXXIII-MDCCXXXVII [1733-1737]
The British military library, or, Journal :
The British military library, or, Journal
1799 [-1801]
Del Rosso, Giuseppe, 1760-1831. Ricerche sull'architettura Egiziana e su di o che i Greci par abbia nooresi da quella nazione :
Del Rosso, Giuseppe, 1760–1831
Ricerche sull'architettura Egiziana e su di o che i Greci par abbia nooresi da quella nazione
1787
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor :
The rudiments of architecture, or, The young workman's instructor
1775
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809. A collection of landskips, and figures, &c. :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
A collection of landskips, and figures, &c.
January 12, 1773
Forbes, Miss. Grand tour diary of Miss Forbes.
Forbes, Miss
Grand tour diary of Miss Forbes
1780-1781
Isert, Paul Erdmann, 1756-1789. Voyages en Guinée et dans les îles Caraïbes en Amérique /
Isert, Paul Erdmann, 1756–1789
Voyages en Guinée et dans les îles Caraïbes en Amérique
1793
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776. The art of drawing in perspective made easy :
Ferguson, James, 1710–1776
The art of drawing in perspective made easy
1775
The young colorist.
The young colorist
[ca. 1880]
Treatise on perspective.
Treatise on perspective
circa 1770
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748-1813. Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles :
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748–1813
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Answer to objections against the London-docks.
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Answer to objections against the London-docks
1796
Moore, Edward, 1712-1757. Fables for the female sex.
Moore, Edward, 1712–1757
Fables for the female sex
1744
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. The works of Anthony Raphael Mengs ...
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
The works of Anthony Raphael Mengs ..
1796
Lambert, Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, marquise de, 1647-1733. The worrs [i.e. works] of the Marchioness de Lambert ... Carefully translated from the French.
Lambert, Anne Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles, marquise de, 1647–1733
The worrs [i.e. works] of the Marchioness de Lambert ... Carefully translated from the French
1756
Essex, James, 1722-1784. A description and plan of the ancient timber bridge at Rochester,
Essex, James, 1722–1784
A description and plan of the ancient timber bridge at Rochester,
1783?]
Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747. The adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane :
Le Sage, Alain René, 1668–1747
The adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane
1751
Hume, David, 1711-1776. Essays and treatises on several subjects /
Hume, David, 1711–1776
Essays and treatises on several subjects
1793
Cooke, John, 1738-1823. A concise description of the Royal hospital,
Cooke, John, 1738–1823
A concise description of the Royal hospital,
1794
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810. A description of a set of prints of ancient history :
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741–1810
A description of a set of prints of ancient history
[1788]
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
Bath :
Bath
1748
Shelvocke, George, author. A voyage round the world by way of the great South Sea :
Shelvocke, George
A voyage round the world by way of the great South Sea
MDCCXXVI [1726]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. An account of the life of Mr Richard Savage, son of the Earl Rivers.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
An account of the life of Mr Richard Savage, son of the Earl Rivers
1744
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, engraver. Printing plate for Morning /
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Printing plate for Morning
between 1792 and 1795
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased
[1768]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, e publisher. A catalogue of the extensive and valuable stock of copper plates, with the impressions, (some of which are unpublished) the property of Mr. William Dickinson, late of Bond Street, engraver and print seller :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the extensive and valuable stock of copper plates, with the impressions, (some of which are unpublished) the property of Mr. William Dickinson, late of Bond Street, engraver and print seller
[1793] ,
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House
[1797]
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797. Calligraphy exercise book.
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797
Calligraphy exercise book
1797
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763-1770, author. The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting :
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763–1770
The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719-1797. The theory of perspective demonstrated;
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719–1797
The theory of perspective demonstrated;
1765
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France) Explication des peintures, sculptures, et autres ouvrages de messieurs de l'Academie royale;
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France)
Explication des peintures, sculptures, et autres ouvrages de messieurs de l'Academie royale;
1748
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707-1777. The spirit of nations.
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707–1777
The spirit of nations
1753
Baldinucci, Filippo, 1625-1696. Notizie de' professori del disegno da Cimabve
Baldinucci, Filippo, 1625–1696
Notizie de' professori del disegno da Cimabve
1681-1728
Lépicié, François Bernard, 1698-1755. Catalogue raisonné des tableaux du roy :
Lépicié, François Bernard, 1698–1755
Catalogue raisonné des tableaux du roy
1752-1754
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835. Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex
1786
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Paris and the adjacent country :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Paris and the adjacent country
1748
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
Keith, William, Sir, 1680-1749, author. The history of the British plantations in America :
Keith, William, Sir, 1680–1749
The history of the British plantations in America
MDCCXXXVIII [1738]
Gautier Dagoty, 1717-1785. Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture :
Gautier Dagoty, 1717–1785
Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture
[1752-1755]
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England
[1778]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, e publisher. A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
A catalogue of the capital collection of pictures, pketches, and high-finished drawings, the property of the late much esteemed artist, John Baptiste Cipriani Esq. deceased
[London] :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions
[1799]
Drake, Francis, 1696-1771. Eboracum :
Drake, Francis, 1696–1771
Eboracum
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Jenyns, Soame, 1704-1787. Disquisitions on several subjects.
Jenyns, Soame, 1704–1787
Disquisitions on several subjects
M.DCC.LXXXII [1782]
Wallis's tour through England and Wales,
Wallis's tour through England and Wales,
1794
The history of the city and county of Norwich. :
The history of the city and county of Norwich.
M.DCC.LXVIII [1768]
Enfield, William, 1741-1797. An essay towards the history of Leverpool /
Enfield, William, 1741–1797
An essay towards the history of Leverpool
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. Neueroffnete schule der zeichnungskunst.
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
Neueroffnete schule der zeichnungskunst
1745
The second part of Fact against scandal;
The second part of Fact against scandal;
1713
Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799. The letters of Sir Thomas Fitzosborne,
Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799
The letters of Sir Thomas Fitzosborne,
1795
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. Œuvres complètes d'Antoine-Raphaël Mengs ...
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
Œuvres complètes d'Antoine-Raphaël Mengs ..
1786
Baretti, Giuseppe Marco Antonio, 1719-1789. The Italian library :
Baretti, Giuseppe Marco Antonio, 1719–1789
The Italian library
1757
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. An essay on man.
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An essay on man
1795
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, compiler. Collection of British portraits.
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Collection of British portraits
circa 1700-1817
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. A general history of quadrupeds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
A general history of quadrupeds
1790
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750-1819. An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species.
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750–1819
An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species
M,DCC,LXXXVIII
Longinus, 1st cent. Dionysius Longinus On the sublime:
Longinus, 1st cent
Dionysius Longinus On the sublime
1751
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours.
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1731
Berquin, M. (Arnaud), 1747-1791. The looking-glass for the mind :
Berquin, M. (Arnaud), 1747–1791
The looking-glass for the mind
1885
Massoul, Constant de. A treatise on the art of painting,
Massoul, Constant de
A treatise on the art of painting,
1797
Association of Architects (London, England) Resolutions of the Associated Architects :
Association of Architects (London, England)
Resolutions of the Associated Architects
[1793]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
Ward, William, active 1776. A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses /
Ward, William, active 1776
A new treatise on the method of breeding, breaking, and training, horses
1776
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625-1705, author. The gentleman's dictionary :
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625–1705
The gentleman's dictionary
1705
Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee.
Entwurf einer Vorstellung der Russisch-Kayserlichen Armee
ca. 1760]
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom.
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom
1776
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Six new designs for convenient farm-houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Six new designs for convenient farm-houses
1751
Mudge, William, 1762-1820. An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ...
Mudge, William, 1762–1820
An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ..
1799-1811
[Selections from a new book of landskips].
[Selections from a new book of landskips]
[1776]
Wrighte, William. Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement :
Wrighte, William
Grotesque architecture, or, Rural amusement
1767
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[Transparent prints published by Rudolph Ackermann]
[1799]
Cooper, John Gilbert, 1723-1769. Letters concerning taste ...
Cooper, John Gilbert, 1723–1769
Letters concerning taste ..
1755
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. On wet docks, quays, and warehouses,
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
On wet docks, quays, and warehouses,
1793
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ...
Practical treatise on painting in oil-colours ..
1795
Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks ... Book 11.
Dr. Last or the devil upon two sticks ... Book 11
1771
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811. [A collection of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays.
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
[A collection of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays
1792-1796]
B. Seeley, bookseller and stationer in Buckingham :
B. Seeley, bookseller and stationer in Buckingham
[17--]
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London :
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London
1793
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting :
Cynegetica, or, Essays on sporting
1788
The gentleman's complete jockey :
The gentleman's complete jockey
Printed in the year, 1782
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c. :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
A sure method of improving estates, by plantations of oak, elm, ash, beech, and other timber-trees, coppice-woods, &c.
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs
1757