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 Pontifical (fragment).
Pontifical (fragment)
between 1400 and 1450
 Liber equorum and De la generatione deli oselli de rapina.
Liber equorum and De la generatione deli oselli de rapina
between 1400 and 1450
Ferrières, Henri de, active 1377.  Le livre du Roy Modus et de la Royne Racio.
Ferrières, Henri de, active 1377
Le livre du Roy Modus et de la Royne Racio
circa 1420
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
Bado Aureo, Johannes de. Tractatus de armis.
Bado Aureo, Johannes de
Tractatus de armis
circa 1450
Twiti, William, d. 1328. The craft of venery.
Twiti, William, d. 1328
The craft of venery
circa 1450
Palladio, Andrea, 1508-1580.  Selections from Palladio's I Quattro libri dell'architettura.
Palladio, Andrea, 1508–1580
Selections from Palladio's I Quattro libri dell'architettura
second half of the 15th century
James I, King of England, 1566-1625 Letter from James I to an unidentified recipient :
James I, King of England, 1566–1625
Letter from James I to an unidentified recipient
circa 1590?
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616.  Translation of a report by Álvaro de Bazan, marquês de Santa Cruz, on the defense of Spain and the West Indies from Sir Francis Drake :
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616
Translation of a report by Álvaro de Bazan, marquês de Santa Cruz, on the defense of Spain and the West Indies from Sir Francis Drake
circa 1597
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)  His Majesties commission concerning the reparation of the cathedrall church of Saint Paul in London.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660–1685 : Charles II)
His Majesties commission concerning the reparation of the cathedrall church of Saint Paul in London
1663
Luttrell, Edward. An epitome of painting :
Luttrell, Edward
An epitome of painting
1683
Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695.  Contract appointing Richard Beaumont as gamekeeper to the Marquis of Halifax.
Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633–1695
Contract appointing Richard Beaumont as gamekeeper to the Marquis of Halifax
1686 November 15
 A particular account of the grants of each session of Parliament :
A particular account of the grants of each session of Parliament
1688-1715
Falconetto, Gio. Batta. Treatise on artillery.
Falconetto, Gio. Batta
Treatise on artillery
1688
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643.  The first booke of drawing & limning.
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The first booke of drawing & limning
circa 1700?
Smellie, William. William Smellie notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
William Smellie notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Great Britain. Admiralty.  Commission appointing Joseph Taylor as Second Lieutenant to the Gloucester.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Commission appointing Joseph Taylor as Second Lieutenant to the Gloucester
1694 April 27
Berrington, John, -1743. An account of what workmen hath bin imployed about the building at Greate Bathampton since February the 4, 1694/5.
Berrington, John, -1743
An account of what workmen hath bin imployed about the building at Greate Bathampton since February the 4, 1694/5
1694-1721
Carr family. Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
Carr family
Carr family collection of travel sketches, scrapbooks, and genealogical material,
1699-1981
 Album of English bookplates.
Album of English bookplates
approximately 1700-1950?
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
Upcott, William, 1779-1845.  Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
Upcott, William, 1779–1845
Extra-illustrated Life of Nollekens,
1708-1875,
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727.  The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping :
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660–1727
The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping
1714-1716
Woodman, William, ca. 1654-1731? Masons' report concerning the roof-line balustrade of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Woodman, William, ca. 1654–1731?
Masons' report concerning the roof-line balustrade of St. Paul's Cathedral
1719 January 26
Williams, Thomas, active 1705-1724. A terrier of a farm at Cublington in Com. Bucks, belonging to the late Mr. Joseph Neale, and in the tenure & occupation of Henry Stone /
Williams, Thomas, active 1705–1724
A terrier of a farm at Cublington in Com. Bucks, belonging to the late Mr. Joseph Neale, and in the tenure & occupation of Henry Stone
1732
Labelye, Charles, 1705-1781?  Westminster bridge :
Labelye, Charles, 1705–1781?
Westminster bridge
ca. 1740?
Sommerton, John. John Sommerton mathematical exercises.
Sommerton, John
John Sommerton mathematical exercises
1741-1742
Riou, Stephen. Traité d'architecture civile :
Riou, Stephen, 1720–1780
Traité d'architecture civile
1743
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792.  Joshua Reynolds archive,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Joshua Reynolds archive,
1749-1816
Riou, Stephen. Part of a tour in Greece, & other papers by SR.
Riou, Stephen, 1720–1780
Part of a tour in Greece, & other papers by SR
1750-1778
Bruce, James, 1730-1794.  James Bruce archive,
Bruce, James, 1730–1794
James Bruce archive,
ca. 1750-ca.1850
Chaulay, Sebastian. Manoeuvres nouvelles :
Chaulay, Sebastian
Manoeuvres nouvelles
mid-18th century
Gosling & Bennet (London, England) Gosling & Bennet account book.
Gosling & Bennet (London, England)
Gosling & Bennet account book
1751 September 28-1756 March 24
 Remedies for ailments in horses.
Remedies for ailments in horses
late 18th century
Boydell, John, 1720-1804.  John Boydell account book :
Boydell, John, 1720–1804
John Boydell account book
1752
 Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker.
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker
1752 February 4
 Journal in France.
Journal in France
circa 1753
Montecuccoli, Raimondo, Prince, 1609-1680.  Compendio dell'arte militare del p[r]en[ci]pe Raimondo Montecuccoli tenente gen[er]ale dell'armi dell' augustiss:mo Imp:re Leopoldo.
Montecuccoli, Raimondo, Prince, 1609–1680
Compendio dell'arte militare del p[r]en[ci]pe Raimondo Montecuccoli tenente gen[er]ale dell'armi dell' augustiss:mo Imp:re Leopoldo
1754?
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700-1770.  A description of the library of the Escorial :
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700–1770
A description of the library of the Escorial
circa 1754
Martin, Phil., active 18th century. [Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady].
Martin, Phil., active 18th century
[Receipt for drawing and engrossing lycence for Mr Skynnor and Lady]
1757
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751.  Art of surveying.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
Art of surveying
1757?
 Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett.
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett
1758 April 27
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
Wren, Stephen. Catalogue of the prints in Mr Rapins Hist. of England, and Mr Tindals Continuation : with the ornaments &c. explained.
Wren, Stephen
Catalogue of the prints in Mr Rapins Hist. of England, and Mr Tindals Continuation : with the ornaments &c. explained
1759
 Geometry exercise book.
Geometry exercise book
circa 1780
Taylor, Henry, 1825-1888. Collection of designs for Worcester porcelain,
Taylor, Henry, 1825–1888
Collection of designs for Worcester porcelain,
ca. 1770-ca. 1880
Bainbridge family. Bainbridge deer park management archive,
Bainbridge family
Bainbridge deer park management archive,
1760-1821
Eames, John, -1744.  Introductio brevissima ad perspectivam :
Eames, John, -1744
Introductio brevissima ad perspectivam
1765, Nov. 20
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
 Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
 Notebook of paint recipes.
Notebook of paint recipes
1767-1840
 Account book of the surveyors of the highway in the parish of Healaugh.
Account book of the surveyors of the highway in the parish of Healaugh
1768-1837
 Account of pictures, chiefly original portraits, extant about AD 1769.
Account of pictures, chiefly original portraits, extant about AD 1769
1769
Sandby, Thomas, 1723-1798.  Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers.
Sandby, Thomas, 1723–1798
Thomas Sandby letter to Sir William Chambers
1769 September
 Treatise on perspective.
Treatise on perspective
circa 1770
 [Muster order for the enrollment into the Gloucestershire militia].
[Muster order for the enrollment into the Gloucestershire militia]
August 30, 1770
Supple, Richard, 1716-1797. Notebook.
Supple, Richard, 1716–1797
Notebook
1771-1785
St. Leger, Anthony, 1731-1786. Anthony St. Leger account book.
St. Leger, Anthony, 1731–1786
Anthony St. Leger account book
1772-1835 (bulk 1772)
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773
1773
Hagger, Joseph. Quaker Book of Discipline.
Hagger, Joseph
Quaker Book of Discipline
1773
Boyn, John. An account, Lady Logie at Linhouse to John Boyn, shoemaker in Tarbuckie.
Boyn, John
An account, Lady Logie at Linhouse to John Boyn, shoemaker in Tarbuckie
1774, February 16-1778, February 19
 Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses.
Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses
late 18th century
Rushout, Anne, approximately 1768-1849.  Anne Rushout commonplace book.
Rushout, Anne, approximately 1768–1849
Anne Rushout commonplace book
circa 1776-circa 1832
 Bond of Indemnity ... :
Bond of Indemnity ...
1776
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788.  Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
1777-1781
Evers, Samuel. Inventory of the trunk of Samuel Evers.
Evers, Samuel
Inventory of the trunk of Samuel Evers
1780
Forbes, Miss. Grand tour diary of Miss Forbes.
Forbes, Miss
Grand tour diary of Miss Forbes
1780-1781
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Manuscript notebook.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
Pocklington, Joseph, 1736-1817.  Glossary of place-names in and around London.
Pocklington, Joseph, 1736–1817
Glossary of place-names in and around London
1781
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. An excursion to Cheltenham, Birmingham, & Oxford, &c. &c. &c. :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
An excursion to Cheltenham, Birmingham, & Oxford, &c. &c. &c.
1782
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762-1834.  Account book.
Clayton, William, Sir, 1762–1834
Account book
1784 January 1-December 31
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
Sa-li-ho-tra.  Feresnámé :
Sa-li-ho-tra
Feresnámé
circa 1785
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797.  Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden.
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden
1785
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747-1795.  James Wales archive,
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747–1795
James Wales archive,
1786-1797
Cooper, Anne, 1763?-1804. Journal of a tour down the Wye, MDCCLXXXVI.
Cooper, Anne, 1763?-1804
Journal of a tour down the Wye, MDCCLXXXVI
1786 May 29-June 1
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Downman, Thomas Charles Francis, 1776-1843. Principles of fortification.
Downman, Thomas Charles Francis, 1776–1843
Principles of fortification
1789-1790
Kerr, Mary, active 1789-1826. Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain.
Kerr, Mary, active 1789–1826
Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain
1789-1826
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
 [Album of cut paper work].
[Album of cut paper work]
[179-?]
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
 Pugin family archive,
Pugin family archive,
ca. 1790-1870
Finch, Louisa, Countess of Aylesford, 1760-1832. Hepatics and mosses from the herbarium of the Countess of Aylesford.
Finch, Louisa, Countess of Aylesford, 1760–1832
Hepatics and mosses from the herbarium of the Countess of Aylesford
circa 1790-1810
Todd, Henry John, 1763-1845.  A brief account of the cathedrals in England and Wales :
Todd, Henry John, 1763–1845
A brief account of the cathedrals in England and Wales
1792
 Articles agreed upon for manning and fitting out on a cruise for five months, the Cutter Hope :
Articles agreed upon for manning and fitting out on a cruise for five months, the Cutter Hope
1793
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
 Bill of expenses incurred by John Lawford for the funeral of William Bodimeade :
Bill of expenses incurred by John Lawford for the funeral of William Bodimeade
1794
Morritt, John B. S. (John Bacon Sawrey), 1772?-1843. Diary in Turkey and Greece :
Morritt, John B. S. (John Bacon Sawrey), 1772?-1843
Diary in Turkey and Greece
1794-1796
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821.  Hester Lynch Piozzi letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray,
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741–1821
Hester Lynch Piozzi letters to Dr. William Makepeace Thackeray,
1795, April 16-1816, September 10
Simpson, Miss. Miss Simpson at Mrs Linton's Boarding-school, Foregate Street, Worcester.
Simpson, Miss
Miss Simpson at Mrs Linton's Boarding-school, Foregate Street, Worcester
ca. 1795
Molloy, Anthony James Pye. Captain Molloy's remarks on board the Caesar.
Molloy, Anthony James Pye
Captain Molloy's remarks on board the Caesar
1795
Forbes, James, 1749-1819, author, artist.  Travels in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, in 1796 and 1797 :
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Travels in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, in 1796 and 1797
1796-1799
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739-1821.  Edgeworthstown archive,
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739–1821
Edgeworthstown archive,
1796-1815
Hadlow, William, fl. 1796. General inventory of Colonel Aston's furniture, plate, linen, china &c. September the 1, 1796 /
Hadlow, William, fl. 1796
General inventory of Colonel Aston's furniture, plate, linen, china &c. September the 1, 1796
1796-1802
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797. Calligraphy exercise book.
Rowe, Richard, fl. 1797
Calligraphy exercise book
1797
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England), creator. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester :
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester
1797? December 4
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835.  Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures.
Robertson, Archibald, 1765–1835
Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures
1797-1803