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1. Nachtricht von den Frankischen Kraistrouppen : neb einem anhang von den Schwabischen Kreisregimentun.

Date:: 1782
Physical Description:: [1], 6-102 p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. ; 17 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Voyage de M. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique : par le cap de Bonne-Espérance, dans les années 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84 et 85.

Creator:: Le Vaillant, François, 1753–1824
Date:: 1790
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill. ; 21cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city. : Giving an account of the first discovery of its medicinal waters by King Bladud; nature and efficacy of the warm baths and sudatories, with the rules and prices of bathing and pumping ...

Date:: 1790
Physical Description:: 78, [2] p., [6] leaves of plates (some folding), 1 p. of plates : ill., ports, plan ; 16 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Picturesque views on the upper, or Warwickshire Avon : from its sources at Naseby to its junction with the Severn at Tewkesbury : with observations on the public buildings, and other works of art in its vicinity / by Samuel Ireland.

Creator:: Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Date:: 1795
Physical Description:: xviii, 284, [1] p., [32] leaves of plates : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. The biographical mirrour : comprising a series of ancient and modern English portraits of eminent and distinguished persons, from original pictures and drawings.

Creator:: Waldron, F. G. (Francis Godolphin), 1744–1818
Date:: 1795-[1814]
Physical Description:: 3 v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. The history of the castle, town, and forest of Knaresborough, with Harrogate, and its medicinal waters. Including an account of the most remarkable places in the neighbourhood: the curious remains of antiquity; elegant buildings; ornamented grounds; & other singular productions of nature and art ... By E. Hargrove.

Creator:: Hargrove, Ely, 1742–1818
Date:: 1798
Physical Description:: 4, 382 p. front., ill., plates, plan, col. fold. map. 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Observations on a tour through the Highlands and part of the western isles of Scotland, particularly Staffa and Icolmkill: to which are added, a description of the falls of the Clyde, of the county round Moffat, and an analysis of its mineral waters ...

Creator:: Garnett, Thomas, 1766–1802
Date:: 1800
Physical Description:: 2 v., [53] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., map, portraits ; 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Antiquities historical, architectural, chorographical, and itinerary, in Nottinghamshire and the adjacent counties : comprising the histories of Southwell (the Ad Pontem) and of Newark (the Sidnacester, of the Romans) interspersed with biographical sketches, and profusely embellished with engravings : in four parts / by William Dickinson.

Creator:: Dickinson, William, 1756–1822
Date:: 1801-1819
Physical Description:: 4 pts. in 2 v. : port., plans, geneal. tables ; 27 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. The new picture of Edinburgh : being an accurate guide to the city & environs, with historical descriptive accounts of the public buildings, offices, institutions, curiosities, amusements, &c. Embellished with six views on copper, two large plans, and upwards of forty vignettes on wood.

Date:: [1806]
Physical Description:: vi., 366, viii p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 14 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Hints to the bearers of walking-sticks and umbrellas : illustrated by six engravings.

Creator:: Duncan, John Shute, 1769–1844
Date:: 1809
Physical Description:: 32 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. An academy for grown horsemen : containing the completest instructions for walking, trotting, cantering, galloping, stumbling, and tumbling : The annals of horsemanship : containing accounts of accidental experiments and experimental accidents, both successful and unsuccessful : communicated by various correspondents to the author / Geoffrey Gambado, Esq. ; Riding master, Master of the Horse, and Grand Equery tp the Doge of Venice ; illustrated with cuts, by the most eminent artists.

Creator:: Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
Date:: 1809
Physical Description:: [4], 140 pages, [29] leaves of plates : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. The history and delineation of the horse, in all his varieties : comprehending the appropriate uses, management, and progressive improvement of each : with a particular investigation of the character of the race-horse, and the business of the turf : illustrated by anecdotes and biographical notices of distinguished sportsmen : the engravings from original paintings : with instructions for breeding, breaking, training, and the general management of the horse, both in a state of health and of disease / by John Lawrence, author of "A philosophical and practical treatise on horses," &c. &c.

Creator:: Lawrence, John, 1753–1839
Date:: 1809
Physical Description:: iv, [1], 6-288, [4] pages, [15] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 32 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. Typographical antiquities, or, The history of printing in England, Scotland and Ireland : containing memoirs of our ancient printers, and a register of the books printed by them / begun by the late Joseph Ames ... considerably augmented by William Herbert ... and now greatly enlarged with copious notes, and illustrated with appropriate engravings ; comprehending the history of English literature, and a view of the progress of the art of engraving in Great Britain by the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin ...

Creator:: Ames, Joseph, 1689–1759
Date:: 1810-1819
Physical Description:: 4 v. : ill., ports., facsims. ; 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. Cary's new itinerary: or, An accurate delineation of the great roads, : both direct and cross, throughout England and Wales; with many of the principal roads in Scotland. / From an actual admeasurement by John Cary; made by command of His Majesty's postmaster general, for official purposes; under the direction and inspection of Thomas Hasker ...

Creator:: Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Date:: 1810
Physical Description:: [94], 866 col., 868-936, 12 p., 5 leaves of folding plates : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. The stranger in Liverpool: or, An historical and descriptive view of the town of Liverpool and its environs ...

Date:: 1812
Physical Description:: vi, [2], 206 p., [10] leaves of plates: ill.; 16 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. An historical and topographical account of Fulham : including the hamlet of Hammersmith / by T. Faulkner ...

Creator:: Faulkner, Thomas, 1777–1855
Date:: 1813
Physical Description:: [2], x, [4], 478 p., [12] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., geneal. table, map ; 24-28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia and Africa / by Edward Daniel Clarke ...

Creator:: Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769–1822
Date:: 1810-1823
Physical Description:: 6 v., fronts. (v. 1 port.) illus., plates, maps (part fold.) fold. plans, fold. facsim. 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. The history and antiquities of London / by Thomas Pennant.

Creator:: Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
Date:: 1814
Physical Description:: vi, 381 p. ; 40 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. Bibliotheca Spenceriana, or, A descriptive catalogue of the books printed in the fifteenth century in the library of George John, Earl Spencer, K.G. &c. &c. &c. / by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin., F.R.S. S.S. Librarian to His Lordship.

Creator:: Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758–1834
Date:: 1814-23
Physical Description:: 7 volumes : illlustrations ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. A history of the western division of the county of Sussex : including the rapes of Chichester, Arundel, and Bramber, with the city and diocese of Chichester / by James Dallaway ; in two volumes.

Creator:: Dallaway, James, 1763–1834
Date:: 1815-1832
Physical Description:: 2 volumes in 3 : illustrations, maps, plans ; 36 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. A history of Hartlepool / by Sir Cuthbert Sharp ...

Creator:: Sharp, Cuthbert, Sir, 1781–1849
Date:: 1816
Physical Description:: vi, 180, [iii]-xxvi p., [3], [1], [23] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., plates, plans, geneal. tables ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Cathedral antiquities.

Creator:: Britton, John, 1771–1857
Date:: 1816-1836
Physical Description:: 13 v. ill., plates, plans. 30 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. Descriptive guide of Leamington Priors : containing a brief account of that celebrated and fashionable spa : with general rules for drinking the waters, and the use of the baths : (as recommended by the most eminent physicians,) : comprising also various interesting county sketches, including a particular account of Kenilworth and Warwick Castles, Stonley-Abbey, Off-Church, Guy's Cliff, Birmingham, Coventry, Ragley Park, and Stratford-on-Avon, &c. : illustrated with elegant vignettes and a perspective view of the castle and borough of Warwick : likewise with views of the Royal Pump Room and New Baths, of the Assembly Rooms, the theatre, and other superb embellishments / by J. Bisset, (Late of Birmingham,) proprietor of the historic picture gallery, of the Public Reading Room, and the Museum of Natural History at Leamington ; with a map of ten miles round the spa.

Creator:: Bisset, J. (James), 1762?-1832
Date:: 1816
Physical Description:: xv, [1], 114, [12] p., [11] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., map : 16 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. The bibliographical decameron, or, Ten days pleasant discourse upon illuminated manuscripts, and subjects connected with early engraving, typography, and bibliography / by the Rev. T.F. Dibdin ...

Creator:: Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776–1847
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: 3 v. : ill., ports., facsims. ; 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. Sepulchral memorials consisting of engravings from the altar tombs, effigies & monuments ancient & modern : contained within the county of Northampton. / From the pen drawings of W. H. Hyett.

Creator:: Hyett, W. H
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: [2], vii, [1], [3], [16] leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. The history and antiquities of Rochester and its environs: to which is added, a description of the towns, villages, gentlemen's seats, and ancient buildings, situate on, or near the road from London to Margate, Deal, and Dover.

Creator:: Denne, Samuel, 1730–1799
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: xvii, 419 p., 1 leaf. front. (fold. map) plates. 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. An historical survey of the County of Cornwall: to which is added a complete heraldry of the same; with numerous engravings. / By C. S. Gilbert.

Creator:: Gilbert, Charles Sandoe, 1760–1831
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill., coats of arms, map, portraits ; [57] leaves of plates (some folded), [20] p. of plates : 31 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. The history of the county palatine of Chester. / By J. H. Hanshall.

Creator:: Hanshall, J. H
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: [2], xvi, 663 p., [30] plates (some folding) : ill., map, plans, portraits ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. The history of Essex, from the earliest period to the present time : illustrated with accurate engravings of churches, monuments, ancient buildings, seals, portraits, autographs, etc. : with biographical notices of the most distinguished and remarkable natives ...

Creator:: Ogborne, Elizabeth, 1759–1853
Date:: 1814 [i.e. 1817]
Physical Description:: [6], iv, 280 p., [12] leaves of plates : ill., facsims., plan, ports ; 31 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Portfolio of fragments : relative to the history and antiquities of the county Palatine and duchy of Lancaster / by Matthew Gregson, Esq. ; embellished with numerous engravings on wood of views, arms, seals and antiquities.

Creator:: Gregson, Matthew, 1749–1824
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: 3 pts. (viii, [v]-vii, [1], 302 [i.e. 313], cviii p., [6] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., ports, map, geneal. tables ; 34 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. A history of Whitby, and Streoneshalh abbey; : with a statistical survey of the vicinity to the distance of twenty-five miles: / by the Rev. George Young, with the assistance of some papers left by the late Mr. R. Winter, and some materials furnished by Mr. J. Bird ...

Creator:: Young George, 1777–1848
Date:: 1817
Physical Description:: 2 v. (953, [1] p.), [15] leaves of plates (some folding) : ill., maps, plan, port.; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peter, Westminster : including notices and biographical memoirs of the abbots and deans of that foundation. / Illustrated by John Preston Neale. The whole of the literary department by Edward Wedlake Brayley ...

Creator:: Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773–1854
Date:: 1818-1823
Physical Description:: 2 v., [58] leaves of plates : ill., plans ; 39 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. An account of the Kingdom of Nepal, : and of the territories annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha. / By Francis Hamilton, (formerly Buchanan,) ... Illustrated with engravings.

Creator:: Hamilton, Francis, 1762–1829
Date:: 1819
Physical Description:: vii, [1], 364 p., [4], [8] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Hallamshire. The history and topography of the parish of Sheffield in the county of York : with historical and descriptive notices of the parishes of Ecclesfield, Hansworth, Treeton, and Whiston, and of the chapelry of Bradfield. / By Jospeph Hunter ...

Creator:: Hunter, Joseph, 1783–1861
Date:: 1819
Physical Description:: x, [2], 299 [1] p., [9] leaves of plates : ill., geneal. tables ; 37 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. Portraits, memoirs, and characters, of remarkable persons : from the revolution in 1688 to the end of the reign of George II. Collected from the most authentic accounts extant. / By James Caulfield ...

Creator:: Caulfield, James, 1764–1826
Date:: 1819-1820
Physical Description:: 4 volumes : frontispiece, portraits ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. A general history of Worcester : embellished with plates / by John Chambers ...

Creator:: Chambers, John, 1780–1852
Date:: 1819
Physical Description:: viii, 411 p., [3] leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. The history of Richmond : in the county of York / by Christopher Clarkson ...

Creator:: Clarkson, Christopher, 1758–1833
Date:: 1821
Physical Description:: [2], iv, 446, cxxxii p., [21] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., plans, geneal. tables, facsims. ; 30 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. A walk round the walls and city of Chester. By John Broster.

Creator:: Broster, John, -1853
Date:: 1821
Physical Description:: 1 p. ., ii, 118 p. ill. 16 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. The history and topography of the county of Kent, : with biographical sketches, &c. &c., and a neat map of the county.

Date:: [1821]
Physical Description:: 90 p., [1] leaf of folded plates : map ; 15 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Ancient mysteries described : especially the English miracle plays, founded on apocryphal New Testatment story, extant among the unpublished manuscripts in the British Museum; including notices of ecclesiastical shows, the festivals of Fools and asses--The English boy bishop--The descent into hell--The lord mayor's show--The guildhall giants--Christmas carols, &c. / by William Hone ; with engravings on copper and wood.

Creator:: Hone, William, 1780–1842
Date:: 1823
Physical Description:: [2], 298, 2 p., [4] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill. ; 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

41. Points of humour : illustrated by the designs of George Cruikshank.

Date:: 1823-1824
Physical Description:: 2 pt. : ill. 26 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

42. Journal of a voyage to Brazil and residence there, during part of the years 1821, 1822, 1823 / by Maria Graham.

Creator:: Callcott, Maria, Lady, 1785–1842
Date:: 1824
Physical Description:: [2], vi, 335, [1] p., [11] leaves of plates : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. An historical, topographical, and descriptive view of the county of Northumberland: and of those parts of the county of Durham situated north of the river Tyne, with Berwick Upon Tweed, and brief notices of celebrated places on the Scottish border. ... / By E. Mackenzie, ...

Creator:: Mackenzie, E. (Eneas), 1778–1832
Date:: 1825
Physical Description:: 2 v., [17] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., map , plans, port. ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. A guide to Kenilworth : containing a brief historical account of the castle, priory, and church : with a particular description of the present state of the castle, and notices of the priory ruins, and the church ...

Date:: [1825]
Physical Description:: 52 p., [7] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. The Tom & Jerry flash dictionary.

Date:: 1825
Physical Description:: 69, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 13 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. Encyclopedia of antiquities, and elements of archaeology, classical and mediæval. By the Rev. Thomas Dudley Fosbroke ...

Creator:: Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley, 1770–1842
Date:: 1825
Physical Description:: 2 v. fronts. (v. 1: port.) illus., plates, plan. 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. A history of Shrewsbury.

Creator:: Owen, Hugh, 1761–1827
Date:: 1825
Physical Description:: 2 v. front., ill., plates (part fold.) port., map, plans, facsim. 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. Stowe : a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince Richard Grenville Nugent Chandos Temple, Duke of Buckingham and Chandos ...

Date:: 1827
Physical Description:: [iii]-vi, [iii]-iv, 92 p., [36] leaves of plates : ill., plans, port., facsim. ; 38 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. A panorama of Falmouth, containing a history of the origin, progress, and present state of the port; particulars of the packet and other establishments; directions to the public offices, taverns, lodging houses, &c. &c. descriptions of the walks, rides, aquatic excursions, and every other object of interest in its vicinity; with a map and other engravings. Being a complete guide to the harbour, town, and surrounding country.

Date:: [1827]
Physical Description:: 88, [8] p. front., plates (part fold. and col.) 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. More mornings at Bow street : a new collection of humorous and entertaining reports / by John Wight, of the Morning Herald ; with twenty-five illustrations by George Cruikshank.

Creator:: Wight, J. (John)
Date:: 1827
Physical Description:: xvi, 264, [8] p., [9] leaves of plates : il. ; 19 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

51. Personal narrative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia, in the year 1824. By Major, the Hon. George Keppel, F. S. A.

Creator:: Albemarle, George Thomas Keppel, Earl of, 1799–1891
Date:: 1827
Physical Description:: 2 v. col. fronts., ill., col. plates, fold. map. 20 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

52. The history and antiquities of Filey, in the covnty of York. By John Cole.

Creator:: Cole, John, 1792–1848
Date:: 1828
Physical Description:: 2 p. ., vi, 160 p. front., illus., 3 pl. 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

53. Every youth's drawing book : containing the whole art of drawing, the principles of perspective, with clear and ample instructions for portrait, flower, miniature, and landscape painting, in oil and in water colours, engraving on wood, casting, medalling, bronzing, mezzotint scraping, modelling, etc. : illustrated with above 60 engravings on wood and copper.

Date:: MDCCCXXVIII [1828]
Physical Description:: 64 p., [31] leaves of plates : ill. ; 15 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

54. South Yorkshire. The history and topography of the deanery of Doncaster, in the diocese and county of York. By the Rev. Joseph Hunter ...

Creator:: Hunter, Joseph, 1783–1861
Date:: 1828-31
Physical Description:: 2 v. front. (port.) illus., 15 pl., 2 maps, plan, geneal. tables. 40 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

55. An accidence, or gamut, of painting in oil / by Julius Caesar Ibbetson.

Creator:: Ibbetson, Julius, 1759–1817
Date:: 1828
Physical Description:: xii, [ix]-xiii, 18 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. ; 33 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

56. The history of Retford, in the county of Nottingham. Comprising its ancient, progressive, and modern state, with an historical and topographical account of the villages of West Retford, Babworth, Ordsall, Grove, and Clarborough. By John S. Piercy ...

Creator:: Piercy, John S
Date:: 1828
Physical Description:: viii, 246, [6] p. front., 8 plates. 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

57. The young artist's assistant in the art of drawing in water colours : exemplified in a course of twenty-nine progressive lessons, on animals,miniature, fruit ... : calculated to afford those who are unaquainted with the art the means of acquiring a competent knowledge, without the aid of a master : being the only work of the kind in which the Principles of Effect are explained in a clear ... and familiar style / by Thomas Smith.

Creator:: Smith, Thomas, fl. 1825
Date:: [ca. 1829]
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

58. Historical sketches of Scalby, Burniston, and Cloughton : with descriptive notices of Hayburn Wyke, and Stainton Dale, in the county of York / by John Cole.

Creator:: Cole, John, 1792–1848
Date:: 1829
Physical Description:: [6], 68, 14, 83-91, [1], iii p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

59. The history and description of the town and borough of Ipswich : including the villages and country seats in its vicinity, more particularly those situated on the banks of the Orwell.

Creator:: Clarke, G. R
Date:: [1830]
Physical Description:: [9], 504 p., [14] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22-29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

60. The new Bath guide, or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family : in a series of poetical epistles / by Christopher Anstey, esq.

Creator:: Anstey, Christopher, 1724–1805
Date:: 1830
Physical Description:: lxxvi, 176 p., [5] leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

61. Exemplars of Tudor architecture, adapted to modern habitations : with illustrative details, selected from ancient edifices; and observations on the furniture of the Tudor period / by T. F. Hunt ...

Creator:: Hunt, Thomas Frederick, 1791–1831
Date:: 1830
Physical Description:: viii, 200 p., XXXVII leaves of plates (incl. plans) : ill., plans ; 30 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

62. A short account of the ancient and modern state of the city and close of Lichfield.

Date:: 1819 [i. e. 1831?]
Physical Description:: [4], 226 p., 1 leaf of plates : ill. ; 19 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

63. The stranger's companion in Chester : including a description of Eaton Hall.

Date:: [1833?]
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

64. The West India sketch book : in two volumes.

Creator:: Wentworth, Trelawney
Date:: 1834
Physical Description:: 2 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

65. The history, antiquities, and topography of the county of Sussex. By Thomas Walker Horsfield ...

Creator:: Horsfield, Thomas Walker, -1837
Date:: 1835
Physical Description:: 2 v., front., plates, port., folded maps, plans. 34 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

66. Tough yarns : a series of naval tales and sketches to please all hands, from the swabs on the shoulders down to the swabs in the head / by the old sailor, author of "Greenwich hospital," &c. ; illustrated by George Cruikshank.

Creator:: Old Sailor, 1790–1846
Date:: 1835
Physical Description:: [8], 351, [1] p., [7] leaves of plates : ill. ; 17 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

67. Helps and hints how to protect life and property : with instructions in rifle and pistol shooting, &c. / by Lt. Col. baron de Berenger ; the embellishments by Mr. Bonner and others ; after designs by Messrs. G. and R. Cruikshank, Alken, Haghe, Fussell, and de Berenger.

Creator:: Beaufain, Charles Random de Bérenger, baron de
Date:: 1835
Physical Description:: vii, [1], 286, [2] p., [10] leaves of plates (two folded) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

68. History of the county palatine and duchy of Lancaster. By Edward Baines ... The biographical department by W. R. Whatton ...

Creator:: Baines, Edward, 1774–1848
Date:: 1836
Physical Description:: 4 v. fronts., ill. (part col.) plates, ports., maps (part col., part fold., part double) plans, facsim., geneal. tables. 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

69. Panorama of the city of Chester : containing its curiosities, antiquities, and ancient & present state, a visit to Eaton Hall, and a notice of the market towns in the county, intended as a pocket directory to the inquisitive traveller and curious tourist .../ by Joseph Hemingway ...

Creator:: Hemingway, Joseph
Date:: 1836
Physical Description:: iv, 227, [1], iv p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. ; 17 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

70. The history of Audley End : to which are appended notices of the town and parish of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex / by Richard, Lord Braybrook.

Creator:: Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron, 1783–1858
Date:: MDCCCXXXVI [1836]
Physical Description:: xiv, 331 (i.e. 333), [1] pages : illustrations ; 32 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.

71. The book of trades, or, Circle of the useful arts : illustrated by engravings and woodcuts.

Date:: 1837
Physical Description:: [2], x, 388 p., [19] leaves of plates : ill. ; 15 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

72. A treatise on painting. In four parts ... The whole illustrated by examples from the Italian, Venetian, Flemish, and Dutch schools. By John Burnet ...

Creator:: Burnet, John, 1784–1868
Date:: 1837
Physical Description:: 4 v. in 1. ill., plates (part. col.) 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

73. The modern farrier : containing the causes, symptoms, and most approved methods of preventing and curing the various diseases of horses, cows, and sheep : forming a valuable compendium of practical farriery / by G. Lowson ; illustrated with engravings.

Creator:: Lowson, G.
Date:: MDCCCXXXVII [1837]
Physical Description:: [4], iv, 234 pages, [5] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 16 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

74. The Warwickshire hunt, from 1795-1836 : describing many of the most splendid runs with these highly celebrated hounds : under the management of Mr. John Corbet, Lord Middleton, Mr. E.J. Shirley, Mr. Hay, Mr. R. Fellowes, Mr. J Russell and Mr. W.P. Thornhill : from authentic documents, mostly original : with numerous notes, anecdotes, &c. : to these are added, supplementary pieces, connected with the chase, the turf, and the trigger / by Venator.

Creator:: Cooper, John, of Warwick, 1795–1836
Date:: 1837
Physical Description:: xvi, 407, [1] pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

75. The history and antiquities of the parish of Hammersmith : interspersed with biographical notices of illustrious and eminent persons, who have been born, or who have resided in the parish, during the three preceding centuries / by Thomas Faulkner ...

Creator:: Faulkner, Thomas, 1777–1855
Date:: 1839
Physical Description:: 1, [v]-xiv, [2], 446 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

76. Graphic illustrations, with historical and descriptive accounts, of Toddington, Gloucestershire : the seat of Lord Sudeley / by John Britton, F.S.A.

Creator:: Britton, John, 1771–1857
Date:: 1840
Physical Description:: xvi, 46, [2], viii pages, [28] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 36 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.

77. Peter Parley's book of gymnastics : being his legacy, to promote the health and long life of his young English friends.

Creator:: Parley, Peter
Date:: [1840]
Physical Description:: xii, 136 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. ; 14 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

78. A description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough : containing a full and accurate account of the Gallery of Paintings, as newly arranged; an alphabetical list of the names of the painters, and their respective schools; A picturesque tour of the gardens and park; a general delineation of the tapestry, furniture, private gardens ... To which are also added, an itinerary; an account of the Roman villa, near Northleigh ... with a preliminary essay on landscape gardening ...

Creator:: Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837
Date:: [1848?]
Physical Description:: xii, 139 p., [7] leaves of plates (some folding) : ill., plan ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

79. The palace of architecture : a romance of art and history / by George Wightwick, Architect.

Creator:: Wightwick, George, 1802–1872
Date:: MDCCCXL [1840]
Physical Description:: xx, 219 p., [38] leaves of plates : ill. ; 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

80. Architectural illustrations, history and description of Carlisle cathedral, by Robert William Billings.

Creator:: Billings, Robert William, 1813–1874
Date:: 1840
Physical Description:: vi, 92 p. illus., XLV pl. (1 col.) incl. front., plan, 31 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

81. The Vauxhall papers / edited by Alfred Bunn ; illustrated by Alfred Crowquill.

Date:: 1841
Physical Description:: [2], 130 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

82. Captain Macheath, or, The highwayman of a century since! : interspersed with numerous racy sketches of celebrated male and female characters / by Pierce Egan ... ; the whole of the designs drawn and etched by Pierce Egan the younger.

Creator:: Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Date:: 1842
Physical Description:: 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

83. Rambling recollections of a soldier of fortune / by W.H. Maxwell ... ; with a portrait of the author, and illustrations by H.K. Browne.

Creator:: Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792–1850
Date:: 1842
Physical Description:: ix, [3], 296 pages, [5] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

84. The Royal Polytechnic Institution, for the advancement of the arts and practical science; especially in connexion with agriculture, mining machinery, manufactures, and other branches of industry, 309 Regent Street, and 5 Cavendish Square. Catalogue for 1843.

Creator:: City of London Polytechnic
Date:: 1843
Physical Description:: 91 p. front., ill., plates. 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

85. A manual for teaching model-drawing from solid forms, : the models founded on those of M. Dupuis; combined with a popular view of perspective, and adapted to the elementary instruction of classes in schools and public institutions. / by Butler Williams ... ; under the sanction of the Committee of Council on Education.

Creator:: Williams, J. Butler (James Butler), Sir
Date:: M.DCCC.XLIII. [1843]
Physical Description:: xv, [1], 257, [1], 16 p., [15] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

86. A brief description of places of public interest : in the county of York, within twenty six miles of the city / by Alfred E. Hargrove ...

Creator:: Hargrove, Alfred E
Date:: 1843
Physical Description:: [v]-vii, [5]-244 p. : ill. ; 20 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

87. The print collector : an introduction to the knowledge necessary for forming a collection of ancient prints.

Creator:: Maberly, Joseph
Date:: 1844
Physical Description:: viii, 211 p., [3] leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

88. The Royal Polytechnic Institution, for the advancement of the arts and practical science; especially in connexion with agriculture, mining machinery, manufactures, and other branches of industry, 309 Regent Street, and 5 Cavendish Square. Catalogue for 1844.

Creator:: City of London Polytechnic
Date:: 1844
Physical Description:: 109 p. front., ill. 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

89. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come : delivered under the similitude of a dream. Wherein are discovered Christian's manner of setting out, his dangerous journey, and his safe arrival at the desired country. / By John Bunyan ... Edited by George Godwin ... and Lewis Pocock ... With a memoir of the author, and a bibliographical notice. Illustrated by engravings, in outline and wood-cuts, from drawings by Henry C. Selous, Esq.

Creator:: Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
Date:: M.DCCC. XL.IV. [1844]
Physical Description:: [2] p., [1] leaf, xxviii columns, [2] p., [3]-90 columns, [43] leaves of plates : ill., plates ; 29 x 42 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

90. Lectures on painting and design ... By B. R. Haydon ...

Creator:: Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786–1846
Date:: 1844-1846
Physical Description:: 2 v. fronts. (v. 2, port.) illus., plates (partly fold.) 23 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

91. The geometric tracery of Brancepeth Church, in the county of Durham. / Illustrated by Robert William Billings.

Creator:: Billings, Robert William, 1813–1874
Date:: 1845
Physical Description:: [2], 14, [2] p., [XX] leaves of plates, : ill., ; 30 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

92. The Royal Polytechnic Institution, for the advancement of the arts and practical science; especially in connexion with agriculture, mining machinery, manufactures, and other branches of industry, 309 Regent Street, and 5 Cavendish Square. Catalogue for 1845.

Creator:: City of London Polytechnic
Date:: 1845
Physical Description:: 109 p. front., ill. 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

93. A collection of right merrie garlands for North Country anglers.

Date:: 1842 [i.e. 1845?]
Physical Description:: 240 p. in various pagings : ill., ports. ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

94. The history of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond / by W.M. Thackeray ...

Creator:: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811–1863
Date:: 1849
Physical Description:: xi, 189, [5] p., [9] leaves of plates : ill. ; 19 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

95. The history of Wisbech, and the Fens. / By Neil Walker, and Thomas Craddock ...

Creator:: Walker, Neil
Date:: 1849
Physical Description:: viii, 564 p., [18] leaves of plates (some folding) : ill., charts, map ; 26 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

96. The world's fair; or, Children's prize gift book of the Great Exhibition of 1851. Describing the beautiful inventions and manufactures exhibited therein; with pretty stories about the people who have made and sent them; and how they live when at home.

Date:: [1851]
Physical Description:: 2 p. ., [3]-106 p. col. front., ill. 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

97. 1851, or, The adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Sandboys and family, who came up to London to "enjoy themselves," and to see the Great Exhibition / by Henry Mayhew, and George Cruikshank.

Creator:: Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
Date:: [1851]
Physical Description:: [4], 242 (i.e. 240) p., [10] leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

98. The schools of painting in Italy : translated, from the German of Kugler, by a Lady / edited, with notes, by Sir Charles L. Eastlake, P.R.A., F.R.S. ; with upwards of one hundred illlustrations, drawn on wood, by George Scharf, Jun., from the works of the old masters mentioned in this book ; engraved by John Thompson and Samuel Williams.

Creator:: Kugler, Franz, 1808–1858
Date:: 1851
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

99. Hop-o' my-thumb and the seven league boots / edited and illustrated with six etchings by George Cruikshank.

Date:: [1853]
Physical Description:: 30, [1] p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer.

100. The history of Jack & the bean-stalk / edited and illustrated with six etchings by George Cruikshank.

Creator:: Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
Date:: [1854]
Physical Description:: 32 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

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1. Nachtricht von den Frankischen Kraistrouppen : neb einem anhang von den Schwabischen Kreisregimentun.

2. Voyage de M. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique : par le cap de Bonne-Espérance, dans les années 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84 et 85.

4. Picturesque views on the upper, or Warwickshire Avon : from its sources at Naseby to its junction with the Severn at Tewkesbury : with observations on the public buildings, and other works of art in its vicinity / by Samuel Ireland.

5. The biographical mirrour : comprising a series of ancient and modern English portraits of eminent and distinguished persons, from original pictures and drawings.

7. Observations on a tour through the Highlands and part of the western isles of Scotland, particularly Staffa and Icolmkill: to which are added, a description of the falls of the Clyde, of the county round Moffat, and an analysis of its mineral waters ...

9. The new picture of Edinburgh : being an accurate guide to the city & environs, with historical descriptive accounts of the public buildings, offices, institutions, curiosities, amusements, &c. Embellished with six views on copper, two large plans, and upwards of forty vignettes on wood.

10. Hints to the bearers of walking-sticks and umbrellas : illustrated by six engravings.

15. The stranger in Liverpool: or, An historical and descriptive view of the town of Liverpool and its environs ...

16. An historical and topographical account of Fulham : including the hamlet of Hammersmith / by T. Faulkner ...

17. Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia and Africa / by Edward Daniel Clarke ...

18. The history and antiquities of London / by Thomas Pennant.

19. Bibliotheca Spenceriana, or, A descriptive catalogue of the books printed in the fifteenth century in the library of George John, Earl Spencer, K.G. &c. &c. &c. / by the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin., F.R.S. S.S. Librarian to His Lordship.

20. A history of the western division of the county of Sussex : including the rapes of Chichester, Arundel, and Bramber, with the city and diocese of Chichester / by James Dallaway ; in two volumes.

21. A history of Hartlepool / by Sir Cuthbert Sharp ...

22. Cathedral antiquities.

24. The bibliographical decameron, or, Ten days pleasant discourse upon illuminated manuscripts, and subjects connected with early engraving, typography, and bibliography / by the Rev. T.F. Dibdin ...

25. Sepulchral memorials consisting of engravings from the altar tombs, effigies & monuments ancient & modern : contained within the county of Northampton. / From the pen drawings of W. H. Hyett.

26. The history and antiquities of Rochester and its environs: to which is added, a description of the towns, villages, gentlemen's seats, and ancient buildings, situate on, or near the road from London to Margate, Deal, and Dover.

27. An historical survey of the County of Cornwall: to which is added a complete heraldry of the same; with numerous engravings. / By C. S. Gilbert.

28. The history of the county palatine of Chester. / By J. H. Hanshall.

29. The history of Essex, from the earliest period to the present time : illustrated with accurate engravings of churches, monuments, ancient buildings, seals, portraits, autographs, etc. : with biographical notices of the most distinguished and remarkable natives ...

30. Portfolio of fragments : relative to the history and antiquities of the county Palatine and duchy of Lancaster / by Matthew Gregson, Esq. ; embellished with numerous engravings on wood of views, arms, seals and antiquities.

31. A history of Whitby, and Streoneshalh abbey; : with a statistical survey of the vicinity to the distance of twenty-five miles: / by the Rev. George Young, with the assistance of some papers left by the late Mr. R. Winter, and some materials furnished by Mr. J. Bird ...

32. The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peter, Westminster : including notices and biographical memoirs of the abbots and deans of that foundation. / Illustrated by John Preston Neale. The whole of the literary department by Edward Wedlake Brayley ...

33. An account of the Kingdom of Nepal, : and of the territories annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha. / By Francis Hamilton, (formerly Buchanan,) ... Illustrated with engravings.

34. Hallamshire. The history and topography of the parish of Sheffield in the county of York : with historical and descriptive notices of the parishes of Ecclesfield, Hansworth, Treeton, and Whiston, and of the chapelry of Bradfield. / By Jospeph Hunter ...

35. Portraits, memoirs, and characters, of remarkable persons : from the revolution in 1688 to the end of the reign of George II. Collected from the most authentic accounts extant. / By James Caulfield ...

36. A general history of Worcester : embellished with plates / by John Chambers ...

37. The history of Richmond : in the county of York / by Christopher Clarkson ...

38. A walk round the walls and city of Chester. By John Broster.

39. The history and topography of the county of Kent, : with biographical sketches, &c. &c., and a neat map of the county.

41. Points of humour : illustrated by the designs of George Cruikshank.

42. Journal of a voyage to Brazil and residence there, during part of the years 1821, 1822, 1823 / by Maria Graham.

43. An historical, topographical, and descriptive view of the county of Northumberland: and of those parts of the county of Durham situated north of the river Tyne, with Berwick Upon Tweed, and brief notices of celebrated places on the Scottish border. ... / By E. Mackenzie, ...

44. A guide to Kenilworth : containing a brief historical account of the castle, priory, and church : with a particular description of the present state of the castle, and notices of the priory ruins, and the church ...

45. The Tom & Jerry flash dictionary.

46. Encyclopedia of antiquities, and elements of archaeology, classical and mediæval. By the Rev. Thomas Dudley Fosbroke ...

47. A history of Shrewsbury.

48. Stowe : a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince Richard Grenville Nugent Chandos Temple, Duke of Buckingham and Chandos ...

50. More mornings at Bow street : a new collection of humorous and entertaining reports / by John Wight, of the Morning Herald ; with twenty-five illustrations by George Cruikshank.

51. Personal narrative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia, in the year 1824. By Major, the Hon. George Keppel, F. S. A.

52. The history and antiquities of Filey, in the covnty of York. By John Cole.

54. South Yorkshire. The history and topography of the deanery of Doncaster, in the diocese and county of York. By the Rev. Joseph Hunter ...

55. An accidence, or gamut, of painting in oil / by Julius Caesar Ibbetson.

56. The history of Retford, in the county of Nottingham. Comprising its ancient, progressive, and modern state, with an historical and topographical account of the villages of West Retford, Babworth, Ordsall, Grove, and Clarborough. By John S. Piercy ...

58. Historical sketches of Scalby, Burniston, and Cloughton : with descriptive notices of Hayburn Wyke, and Stainton Dale, in the county of York / by John Cole.

59. The history and description of the town and borough of Ipswich : including the villages and country seats in its vicinity, more particularly those situated on the banks of the Orwell.

60. The new Bath guide, or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family : in a series of poetical epistles / by Christopher Anstey, esq.

61. Exemplars of Tudor architecture, adapted to modern habitations : with illustrative details, selected from ancient edifices; and observations on the furniture of the Tudor period / by T. F. Hunt ...

62. A short account of the ancient and modern state of the city and close of Lichfield.

63. The stranger's companion in Chester : including a description of Eaton Hall.

64. The West India sketch book : in two volumes.

65. The history, antiquities, and topography of the county of Sussex. By Thomas Walker Horsfield ...

66. Tough yarns : a series of naval tales and sketches to please all hands, from the swabs on the shoulders down to the swabs in the head / by the old sailor, author of "Greenwich hospital," &c. ; illustrated by George Cruikshank.

67. Helps and hints how to protect life and property : with instructions in rifle and pistol shooting, &c. / by Lt. Col. baron de Berenger ; the embellishments by Mr. Bonner and others ; after designs by Messrs. G. and R. Cruikshank, Alken, Haghe, Fussell, and de Berenger.

68. History of the county palatine and duchy of Lancaster. By Edward Baines ... The biographical department by W. R. Whatton ...

69. Panorama of the city of Chester : containing its curiosities, antiquities, and ancient & present state, a visit to Eaton Hall, and a notice of the market towns in the county, intended as a pocket directory to the inquisitive traveller and curious tourist .../ by Joseph Hemingway ...

70. The history of Audley End : to which are appended notices of the town and parish of Saffron Walden in the county of Essex / by Richard, Lord Braybrook.

71. The book of trades, or, Circle of the useful arts : illustrated by engravings and woodcuts.

72. A treatise on painting. In four parts ... The whole illustrated by examples from the Italian, Venetian, Flemish, and Dutch schools. By John Burnet ...

73. The modern farrier : containing the causes, symptoms, and most approved methods of preventing and curing the various diseases of horses, cows, and sheep : forming a valuable compendium of practical farriery / by G. Lowson ; illustrated with engravings.

75. The history and antiquities of the parish of Hammersmith : interspersed with biographical notices of illustrious and eminent persons, who have been born, or who have resided in the parish, during the three preceding centuries / by Thomas Faulkner ...

76. Graphic illustrations, with historical and descriptive accounts, of Toddington, Gloucestershire : the seat of Lord Sudeley / by John Britton, F.S.A.

77. Peter Parley's book of gymnastics : being his legacy, to promote the health and long life of his young English friends.

79. The palace of architecture : a romance of art and history / by George Wightwick, Architect.

80. Architectural illustrations, history and description of Carlisle cathedral, by Robert William Billings.

81. The Vauxhall papers / edited by Alfred Bunn ; illustrated by Alfred Crowquill.

82. Captain Macheath, or, The highwayman of a century since! : interspersed with numerous racy sketches of celebrated male and female characters / by Pierce Egan ... ; the whole of the designs drawn and etched by Pierce Egan the younger.

83. Rambling recollections of a soldier of fortune / by W.H. Maxwell ... ; with a portrait of the author, and illustrations by H.K. Browne.

84. The Royal Polytechnic Institution, for the advancement of the arts and practical science; especially in connexion with agriculture, mining machinery, manufactures, and other branches of industry, 309 Regent Street, and 5 Cavendish Square. Catalogue for 1843.

86. A brief description of places of public interest : in the county of York, within twenty six miles of the city / by Alfred E. Hargrove ...