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Popple, Henry, -1743, cartographer. A map of the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto /
Popple, Henry, -1743
A map of the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto
[1739]
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833, author. Rural sports /
Daniel, William Barker, 1753?-1833
Rural sports
1807
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, author, illustrator, publisher. Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
 The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New :
The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New
MDCCXVII [1717]
Church of England. The book of common prayer :
Church of England
The book of common prayer
MDCCVI [1706]
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]
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798, author. A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world :
Vancouver, George, 1757–1798
A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world
1798
Pembroke, Henry Herbert, Earl of, 1734-1794, author. A method of breaking horses, and teaching soldiers to ride :
Pembroke, Henry Herbert, Earl of, 1734–1794
A method of breaking horses, and teaching soldiers to ride
MDCCLXII [1762]
Dampier, William, 1652-1715, author. A collection of voyages :
Dampier, William, 1652–1715
A collection of voyages
MDCCXXIX [1729]
Hawker, Peter, 1786-1853, author, illustrator. Instructions to young sportsmen in all that relates to guns and shooting /
Hawker, Peter, 1786–1853
Instructions to young sportsmen in all that relates to guns and shooting
1824
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier), author. The history of the bucaniers of America :
Exquemelin, A. O. (Alexandre Olivier)
The history of the bucaniers of America
1704
Combe, William, 1742-1823, author. The dance of life :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The dance of life
1817
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747-1827, author. Travels through the United States of North America :
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, duc de, 1747–1827
Travels through the United States of North America
1799
Ellis, Henry, 1721-1806, author. A voyage to Hudson's-Bay :
Ellis, Henry, 1721–1806
A voyage to Hudson's-Bay
MDCCXLVII [1748]
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]
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]
Norden, Frederik Ludvig, 1708-1742, ill. Drawings of some ruins and colossal statues at Thebes in Egypt :
Norden, Frederik Ludvig, 1708–1742
Drawings of some ruins and colossal statues at Thebes in Egypt
MDCCXLI [1741]
Hayley, William, 1745-1820, author. Memoirs of the life and writings of William Hayley, Esq. :
Hayley, William, 1745–1820
Memoirs of the life and writings of William Hayley, Esq.
1823
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803-1885, author, illustrator. Transatlantic sketches :
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803–1885
Transatlantic sketches
1833
Combe, William, 1742-1823. A history of the University of Cambridge :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
A history of the University of Cambridge
1815
Dallaway, James, 1763-1834, author. A history of the western division of the county of Sussex :
Dallaway, James, 1763–1834
A history of the western division of the county of Sussex
1815-1832
Jesse, John Heneage, 1815-1874, author.  George Selwyn and his contemporaries :
Jesse, John Heneage, 1815–1874
George Selwyn and his contemporaries
1843-1844
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791, author. The antiquities of Scotland /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of Scotland
MDCCLXXXIX-MDCCXCI [1789-1791]
Eldin, John Clerk, Lord, 1757-1832.  Catalogue of the extensive, genuine, and highly valuable collection of pictures /
Eldin, John Clerk, Lord, 1757–1832
Catalogue of the extensive, genuine, and highly valuable collection of pictures
[1833]
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806, author, illustrator.  The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1802
Chetwood, W. R. (William Rufus), -1766, author. The voyages, dangerous adventures and imminent escapes of Captain Richard Falconer:
Chetwood, W. R. (William Rufus), -1766
The voyages, dangerous adventures and imminent escapes of Captain Richard Falconer
1720
Adair, James, approximately 1709-1783, author. The history of the American Indians :
Adair, James, approximately 1709–1783
The history of the American Indians
MDCCLXXV [1775]
McIntosh, Charles, 1794-1864, author. The practical gardener, and modern horticulturist :
McIntosh, Charles, 1794–1864
The practical gardener, and modern horticulturist
1828
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Hinchliffe, Edward, 1801?-1878. Barthomley :
Hinchliffe, Edward, 1801?-1878
Barthomley
1856
Dodd, Stephen, active 1818, author, publisher. An historical and topographical account of the town of Woburn, its abbey, and vicinity :
Dodd, Stephen, active 1818
An historical and topographical account of the town of Woburn, its abbey, and vicinity
1818
Gibbs, James, 1682-1754, author. Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture :
Gibbs, James, 1682–1754
Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture
MDCCXXXII [1732]
Darly, Matthias, author, publisher. The ornamental architect, or, Young artists instructor :
Darly, Matthias
The ornamental architect, or, Young artists instructor
[1770 or 1771]
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]
Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826. The history of Java /
Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781–1826
The history of Java
1817
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484-1566. An account of the first voyages and discoveries made by the Spaniards in America :
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484–1566
An account of the first voyages and discoveries made by the Spaniards in America
MDCXCIX [1699]
Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687. The works of Edmund Waller, esqr., in verse and prose :
Waller, Edmund, 1606–1687
The works of Edmund Waller, esqr., in verse and prose
MDCCXXIX [1729]
Kennedy, James, active 1759, author A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House :
Kennedy, James, active 1759
A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Heriot, George, 1759-1839, author, illustrator. Travels through the Canadas, containing a description of the picturesque scenery on some of the rivers and lakes :
Heriot, George, 1759–1839
Travels through the Canadas, containing a description of the picturesque scenery on some of the rivers and lakes
[1807]
 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
Britton, John, 1771-1857, author, illustrator, publisher. An historical account of Corsham House, in Wiltshire, the seat of Paul Cobb Methuen, Esq. :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
An historical account of Corsham House, in Wiltshire, the seat of Paul Cobb Methuen, Esq.
1806
Beckford, Peter, 1740-1811, author. Thoughts on hunting :
Beckford, Peter, 1740–1811
Thoughts on hunting
1810
Phillips, H., -1840 , auctioneer. A catalogue of the magnificent, rare, and valuable library, (of 20,000 volumes) :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the magnificent, rare, and valuable library, (of 20,000 volumes)
[1823]
Buckler, John Chessell, 1793-1894, ill. Views of the cathedral churches of England and Wales :
Buckler, John Chessell, 1793–1894
Views of the cathedral churches of England and Wales
1822
Rutter, John, 1796-1851, author, publisher. Delineations of Fonthill and its Abbey /
Rutter, John, 1796–1851
Delineations of Fonthill and its Abbey
MDCCCXXII [1823]
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822. Vases from the collection of Sir Henry Englefield, bart. /
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752–1822
Vases from the collection of Sir Henry Englefield, bart.
[1820]
Busuttil, Salvatore, artist, engraver. Solenne processione vaticana del Corpus Domini :
Busuttil, Salvatore
Solenne processione vaticana del Corpus Domini
[1839?]
A. Hepplewhite and Co. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture :
A. Hepplewhite and Co
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Dieu, Jean, 1654-1695, ill. [Portraits of figures of the court of Louis XIV].
Dieu, Jean, 1654–1695
[Portraits of figures of the court of Louis XIV]
[1678-1698]
Middleton, Conyers, 1683-1750. Germana quaedam antiquitatis eruditae monumenta :
Middleton, Conyers, 1683–1750
Germana quaedam antiquitatis eruditae monumenta
1745
Millin, A. L. (Aubin Louis), 1759-1818. Antiquités nationales, ou, Recueil de monuments :
Millin, A. L. (Aubin Louis), 1759–1818
Antiquités nationales, ou, Recueil de monuments
1790-1797
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The fine arts of the English school :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The fine arts of the English school
1812
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580, author, illustrator. Fabbriche' antiche' /
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Fabbriche' antiche'
MDCCXXX [1730, i.e. 1735]
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580. Andrea Palladio's architecture, in four books :
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Andrea Palladio's architecture, in four books
MDCCXXVI [1736]
Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847, author. A bibliographical antiquarian and picturesque tour in France and Germany /
Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776–1847
A bibliographical antiquarian and picturesque tour in France and Germany
1821
Anburey, Thomas, author. Travels through the interior parts of America :
Anburey, Thomas, author
Travels through the interior parts of America
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
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
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859, author. Researches, concerning the institutions & monuments of the ancient inhabitants of America, with descriptions & views of some of the most striking scenes in the Cordilleras! /
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769–1859
Researches, concerning the institutions & monuments of the ancient inhabitants of America, with descriptions & views of some of the most striking scenes in the Cordilleras!
1814
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
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843, author, illustrator. A picturesque tour of Italy :
Hakewill, James, 1778–1843
A picturesque tour of Italy
1820
Spelman, John, Sir, 1594-1643 The life of Ælfred the Great /
Spelman, John, Sir, 1594–1643
The life of Ælfred the Great
MDCCIX [1709]
Darly, Matthias, illustrator. A compleat body of architecture :
Darly, Matthias
A compleat body of architecture
January 12, 1773
Dallaway, James, 1763-1834, author. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England /
Dallaway, James, 1763–1834
Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England
MDCCXCIII [1793]
Francine, Alexandre, -1648, author, illustrator. A nevv book of architecture :
Francine, Alexandre, -1648
A nevv book of architecture
1669
Gell, William, Sir, 1777-1836. The itinerary of Greece :
Gell, William, Sir, 1777–1836
The itinerary of Greece
1810
Lawrence, John, 1753-1839, author. The history and delineation of the horse, in all his varieties :
Lawrence, John, 1753–1839
The history and delineation of the horse, in all his varieties
1809
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy, author, illustrator, publisher. Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war /
Matthews, John, lieutenant in the Royal Navy
Twenty-one plans, with explanations of different actions in the West Indies, during the late war
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, artist. Views of Oxford /
Malton, Thomas, 1748–1804
Views of Oxford
1810
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768, author, illustrator. Monumenti antichi inediti /
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717–1768
Monumenti antichi inediti
MDCCLXVII [1767]
Aheron, John, author, illustrator, publisher. A general treatise of architecture :
Aheron, John
A general treatise of architecture
MDCCLIV [1754]
Birch, William, 1760-1794? engraver, publisher. Delices de la Grande Bretagne /
Birch, William, 1760–1794?
Delices de la Grande Bretagne
[1791]
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901. Italian school of design :
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
Italian school of design
1842
Bridgman, John, author, illustrator. An historical and topographical sketch of Knole, in Kent :
Bridgman, John
An historical and topographical sketch of Knole, in Kent
1821
Brady, John Henry, author. The visitor's guide to Knole, in the county of Kent :
Brady, John Henry
The visitor's guide to Knole, in the county of Kent
1839
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris) Introduction to the Original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled The beauties of England and Wales :
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
Introduction to the Original delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, intituled The beauties of England and Wales
1818
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837, author. New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough :
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837
New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794, author, illustrator. Catalogue raisonné d'une collection generale de pierres gravées antiques et modernes, tant en creux que camées, tirées des cabinets les plus celébres de l'Europe :
Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737–1794
Catalogue raisonné d'une collection generale de pierres gravées antiques et modernes, tant en creux que camées, tirées des cabinets les plus celébres de l'Europe
MDCCXCI [1791]
Skelton, Joseph, 1783-1871, engraver. Oxonia antiqua restaurata :
Skelton, Joseph, 1783–1871
Oxonia antiqua restaurata
1823
Pallas, Peter Simon, 1741-1811, author. Travels through the southern provinces of the Russian Empire, in the years 1793 and 1794 /
Pallas, Peter Simon, 1741–1811
Travels through the southern provinces of the Russian Empire, in the years 1793 and 1794
MDCCCII-MDCCCIII [1802-1803]
Lewis, Samuel, -1865, author. A topographical dictionary of England :
Lewis, Samuel, -1865
A topographical dictionary of England
1831
Skinner and Co. (London, England) A catalogue of the Portland Museum :
Skinner and Co. (London, England)
A catalogue of the Portland Museum
[1786]
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres /
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599–1641
Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
Whittington, G. D. (George Downing) An historical survey of the ecclesiastical antiquities of France :
Whittington, G. D. (George Downing)
An historical survey of the ecclesiastical antiquities of France
1809
Willement, Thomas, 1786-1871, author, illustrator, publisher. Regal heraldry :
Willement, Thomas, 1786–1871
Regal heraldry
1821
Eller, Irvin, author. The history of Belvoir castle, from the Norman conquest to the nineteenth century :
Eller, Irvin
The history of Belvoir castle, from the Norman conquest to the nineteenth century
MDCCCXLI [1841]
Fleming, G. A., active 1850. California :
Fleming, G. A., active 1850
California
[1850]
Sampson, George Vaughan. A memoir, explanatory of the chart and survey of the county of London-Derry, Ireland /
Sampson, George Vaughan
A memoir, explanatory of the chart and survey of the county of London-Derry, Ireland
1814
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833, ill. Remarks on rural scenery :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Remarks on rural scenery
1797
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802, author. A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England
MDCCCXLII [1842]
Columbani, Placido, artist. Variety of capitals, freezes, and corniches :
Columbani, Placido
Variety of capitals, freezes, and corniches
1776
Blanch, William Harnett. Ye parish of Cam̃erwell :
Blanch, William Harnett
Ye parish of Cam̃erwell
1877
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819. Reliquiae Britannico-Romanae :
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
Reliquiae Britannico-Romanae
1813-1817
Guicciardini, Lodovico, 1521-1589, author. Descrittione di M. Lodovico Gvicciardini patritio fiorentino, di tvtti i Paesi Bassi, altrimenti detti Germania Inferiore :
Guicciardini, Lodovico, 1521–1589
Descrittione di M. Lodovico Gvicciardini patritio fiorentino, di tvtti i Paesi Bassi, altrimenti detti Germania Inferiore
1581
Barthélemy, J.-J. (Jean-Jacques), 1716-1795, author. Réflexions sur l'alphabet et sur la langue dont on se servoit autrefois à Palmyre /
Barthélemy, J.-J. (Jean-Jacques), 1716–1795
Réflexions sur l'alphabet et sur la langue dont on se servoit autrefois à Palmyre
1754
Wood, Robert, 1717?-1771, author. Les ruines de Palmyre, autrement dite, Tedmor au desert.
Wood, Robert, 1717?-1771
Les ruines de Palmyre, autrement dite, Tedmor au desert
MDCCLIII [1753]
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786, author. Proposal for county naval free-schools :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
Proposal for county naval free-schools
[1783]
 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 =
[1739-1753]
Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, artist. Views of Oxford /
Malton, Thomas, 1748–1804
Views of Oxford
1810
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]