Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
8
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
11
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
12
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
13
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
14
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
15
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
16
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
17
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
18
Open house London
[2011]
19
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
20
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
21
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
22
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
23
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
24
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
25
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
26
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
27
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
28
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
29
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
30
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
31
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
32
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
33
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
34
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
35
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
36
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
37
Map of North America
not before 1634
38
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
39
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
40
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
41
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
42
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
43
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
44
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
45
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
46
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
47
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
48
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
49
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
50
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
51
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
52
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
53
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
54
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
55
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
56
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811–1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
57
Tegetmeier, W. B. (William Bernhard), 1816–1912
The poultry book
1867
58
Decalcomania sample book
circa 1870
59
Panorama, Leicester-Square
[1793]
60
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Are you ready?
[1880]
61
[Victorian pop-up Valentines Card]
[approximately 1875]
62
The forty thieves
[between 1837-1840]
63
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
64
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
65
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
1828
66
In affectionate remembrance of Moses
1875
67
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
Lessons on trees
[1855]
68
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, belonging to the right honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham : laid out by Mr. Bridgman, principal gardener to their majesties King George I and II / delineated in a large plan and fifteen perspective views : drawn on the spot by Mons. Rigaud, and engraved by him and Mons. Bernard Baron =
MDCCXLVI [1746]
69
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
70
A booke of secrets
1596
71
Freeling, Arthur
Lacey's railway companion and Liverpool and Manchester guide
[1832]
72
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Miseries of human life
[1808]
73
The royal wedding official programme
2011
74
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park
[1851]
75
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
76
T. C. L. (London, England)
Catalogue of up to date suites & chairs in Chippendale, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Jacobean, Hepplewhite, & Louis Styles
[1890?]
77
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
78
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
79
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Sketches in the grounds of Marshalls, the seat of Rowland Stephenson Esqr
1824]
80
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
81
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
82
Morris, William, 1834–1896
News from nowhere, or, An epoch of rest
[1892]
83
Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
Diamond Jubilee souvenir badge
[1897?]
84
Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn
[between 1835-1837]
85
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[Atlas of the counties of England and Wales]
[1590?]
86
Walker, John, 1786–1873
This newly constructed and extended map of India
1841
87
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
The works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Finished on the 8th day of May, 1896]
88
Huchinson & Dixon
Sale of shop fittings and ready-made clothing, &c.
1876
89
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society
[approximately 1914]
90
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
91
United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps (London, England)
Eleventh anniversary of the United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps
1836
92
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
93
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
94
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
95
Eastwood and Taylor (Firm)
Eastwood and Taylor
[approximately 1870]
96
John Thridgould & Co.
Rock me to sleep Teddy
[approximately 1905]
97
Parmenter, S., active 1821
An elegy
[1821?]
98
Yorkshire Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures (1875 : Leeds, West Yorkshire)