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1. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.

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Creator:
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774, publisher
Date:
[1755]
Physical Description:
15 pages, [1] pages ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. A catalogue of the extensive and magnificent collection of stained glass, the property and performance of those approved artists, Mr. & Mrs. Pearson, of Highgate : being the production of many years labor : consisting of a variety of subjects from the most renowned antient and modern historical, portrait and landscape painters, particularly a whole length portrait of His Majesty seated in his coronation robes, after Sir J. Reynolds : --a ditto of the Prince of Wales, after Barry :--the Seven Cartoons, after Raphael, &c. &c. : the nobility and gentry are respectfully assured, that every particle of colour in the glass of this collection is fairly vitrified : which will be sold by auction by Mr. H. Phillips, at his Great Room, New Bond Street, on Tuesday, the 20th of May, 1800, at one o'clock.

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Creator:
Phillips, H., -1840
Date:
1800
Physical Description:
7, [1] pages ; 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. Catalogue of the celebrated collection of works of art, from the Byzantine period to that of Louis Seize, of that distinguished collector, Ralph Bernal ... : also, of the beautiful decorative furniture and service plate : which ... will be sold by auction by Messrs. Christie & Manson, at the mansion, No. 93, Eaton Square, commencing on Monday, March the 5th, 1855, at one o'clock precisely.

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Creator:
Christie & Manson
Date:
[1855]
Physical Description:
357 pages, [33] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. A catalogue of the important and highly interesting collection of antique gems : the property of the late Allan Gilmore, Esq. of Portland Place : consisting of upwards of three hundred valuable cameos and intaglios ... by Pickler, Marchant, Birch, and Pistrucci, besides those of ancient Greek Workmanship : principally mounted in gold as rings and brooches, and many set round with diamonds : several valuable gold snuff boxes ... : a ruby drop ... with a pink diamond loop : a curious antient silver cup and cover, set with every class of gems : gold watches, and several rings and brooches : a splendid dressing case, taken from Napoleon's carriage at the Battle of Vittoria, fitted with silver in the most complete manner : and the beautiful rifle, and pair of duelling pistols, enriched with gold and silver chasings : a few fine bronzes, gold and silver coins : minerals, fossils and shells, in a Cabinet : library of rare & valuable books & prints ... : including an original folio copy of the Liber Veritatis, Museé Napoleon, in 4 vols. : Galerie de Palais Royal, 3 tom. : Histoire des Perroquets, 2 vols. : Lavater, 5 vols. : several Missals, and works on art : a small service of plate and plated ware, and miscellaneous valuable objects : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Phillips at his Great Rooms, 73, New Bond Street, on Wednesday, the 18th of May, 1842, and four following days, at one o'clock precisely each day, by order of the executors, without reserve.

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Creator:
Phillips, Mr.
Date:
[1842]
Physical Description:
17, [1] pages ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. A catalogue of the entire collection of bronzes, of the Palazzo Gaddi, Palazzo Marucelli, and the late eminent antiquary Baron Stosch : consisting of great variety of groupes, statues, busts, priapi, animals, basso and alto relievos, sacrificing vessels, instruments, &c. of Roman, Grecian, Etruscan and Egyptian workmanship : with some few modern bronzes of Mich. Angelo, Benv. Cellini, Tacca, Giov. di Bologna, Fiamingo, Algardi, and other celebrated masters : which will be sold by auction / by Mr. Langford and son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Wednesday the 21st of this instant March 1764, and the two following days ; the said collections will be exhibited to publick view, on Monday the 19th, and every day after till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock ; Catalogues of which may be had gratis, on the days of viewing, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.

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Creator:
Mr. Langford and Son
Date:
[1764]
Physical Description:
12 pages ; 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. A catalogue of a most curious and unique assemblage of the valuable property of that distinguished artist Johan Zoffany, Esq. decd, member of the Royal Academy : removed from his late residence at Strand on the Green : this collection is it confidently affirmed will be found highly deserving the minute attention of the liberal amateur : the painting and drawings are of the best of this much admired artist : and included several highly finished portraits of distinguished performers : also a selection, highly illustrative of the costume and manners of India, taken from the actual representation : together with some fine academical studies : also an assemblage of curious Asiatic armour & weapons, matchless silver hookers, rich Indian dresses, wrought in gold : an alcoran, in vellum, superbly illuminated, unique Pagan idols, a gong, and numerous other oriental curiosities, a small collection of shells, a few very scarce books and a sideboard of massive plate : which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Robins at their spacious rooms, Piazza, Covent Garden, by order of the executors, on Thursday, the 9th day of May, 1811, and following day, at twelve o'clock.

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Creator:
Robins (London, England)
Date:
[1811]
Physical Description:
12 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. A catalogue of the very valuable collection of chiefly Italian pictures, some pieces of antique sculpture in marble, some pieces of antique sculpture in marble, a few antique and many fine cinquo-cento bronzes : particularly a pair of grand candlelabra, and a stand for a mass-book, of rich and elegant designs, a large and fine copy of Giov di Bologna, in bronze, from the Ricardi Palace, bustos in bronze, carvings in marble, wood, and ivory, &c. and a naval chorometer by Earnshaw, of Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, Bart., Deceased, brought from his late seat at Seldmere, Yorkshire ... : which, by order of the executors, will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie ... on Friday, May the 14th, 1824, and following Day.

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Creator:
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
15, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. A catalogue of a most valuable collection of prints, books of prints, drawings, and antiquities : late the property of John Strange, Esq. LL.D. F.R. and F.A.S. deceased, formerly British Resident at Venice : the prints comprise an extensive assemblage of V. Den Enden, and other fine impressions of the works of Ruben's, Bolswert, Galle, Pontius, Vischer, Soutman, Poilly, Roussellet, Daulle, Bloemart, Edelink, Spiere, Carracci, M. Antonio, A. Durer : Italian and Dutch etchings : views, &c. by Hollar : modern proofs by Bartolozzi, Strange, &c. : a most capital set of Swiss views by Aberli : drawings by Guardi, &c. : valuable books of prints and antiquities : a capital set of Hogarth's works, &c. &c. &c. : the antiquities consist of bustos, vases, bas reliefs, bronzes, gems, coins, medals, curious carvings in ivory and wood, Raphael's Ware, &c. &c. : which (by order of the executors, and pursuant to the directions of the will of the late John Strange, Esq.) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Wednesday, March 19, 1800, and four following days, (Sunday excepted), at twelve o'clock : may be viewed five days preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had (at one shilling and sixpence each) to be returned to purchasers.

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Creator:
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:
[1800]
Physical Description:
28 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. Catalogue of the valuable and extensive collection of specimens of pottery and porcelain, formed by that well-known connoisseur, C.W. Reynolds, Esq. ; comprising more than one thousand specimens of Italian, Spanish, German, Turkish, Persian, French, Danish, Dutch, Chinese, and English porcelain and faience, including many fine pieces of great beauty and rarity, and a great quantity of silver toys : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Monday, May 29, 1871 and three following days, at one o'clock precisely.

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Creator:
Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:
[1871]
Physical Description:
54 pages, 8 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Catalogue of the antique and other bronzes ; Greek pottery ; gems, in cameo and intaglio ; some porcelain, and various articles of vertù ; of Thomas Thomas, Esq., deceased : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie & Manson ... on Tuesday, June the 11th, 1844 ...

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Creator:
Christie & Manson
Date:
[1844]
Physical Description:
14 pages ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. A catalogue of the very valuable and highly interesting collection of pictures : miniatures, marbles, bronzes, ancient plate, and Oriental china, removed from the seat of the late Lord de Clifford, King's Weston, near Bristol : among the pictures will be found specimens of Raffaelle, Titian, A. Veronese, Carracci, Domenichino, Guido, Guercino, S. Rosa, L. Giordana, C. Maratti, G. Poussin, Mola, Claude, Orizonti, Canaletti, F. Lauri, Panini, Baptiest, V. Harp, Swaneveldt : also a curious and interesting assemblage of portraits of English nobility and gentry by Holbain, Zucchero, Jansens, Oliver, Cooper, Lely, Kneller, V. Deist, Zinke, Sir J. Reynolds, Ramsay, Gardiner : some marble tables on carved stands, marble and bronze figures, busts, and candelabra, and very fine old Japan china : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs Christie & Manson, at their great room, 8 King Street, St. Jame's Square, on Friday, April the 19th, 1833, and following day, at one o'clock precisely : may be viewed two days preceding, and catalogues had at Messrs. Christie & Manson's Office, 8, King Street, St. James's Square.

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Creator:
Christie & Manson
Date:
[1833]
Physical Description:
10, [1], 10-13, [1], 16, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. A catalogue of the highly valuable collection of fire arms, and costly oriental and European weapons, and a small assemblage of trinkets and jewelry of his Royal Highness the Duke of York, deceased : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his great room, No. 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Tuesday, March 27, 1827, and the three following days, at one o'clock precisely.

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Creator:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:
[1827]
Physical Description:
44 pages ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. Catalogue of a valuable assemblage of decorative objects, including the greater portion of the collection of John Bidwell, Esq., sold in consequence of his retirement from the foreign office : also, some fine oriental jars, clocks, &c., the property of a lady of rank : and a small collection of choice porcelain, including three very fine old Sèvres vases, etc. etc. : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Friday, February 23, 1872, at one o'clock precisely.

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Creator:
Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:
[1872]
Physical Description:
16 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. Catalogue of a highly interesting collection of antiquities & works of art, formed by the late Henry F. Holt, Esq. : comprising early domestic utensils and drinking vessels, in metal, an extensive assemblage of mediaeval ivories, portrait medallions, caskets, &c., knives, forks, and spoons, metalwork, carvings in wood, wassail bowl, peg tankard ... : paintings, especially the Marriage at Cana, by Paul Veronese : Twelfth Night, by Jan Steen, portrait of R.B. Sheridan, by Sir Joshua Reynolds ... : The Chinese collection (the property of H.F.W. Holt, Esq.) ... : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Monday, June 19, 1871, and two following days, at one o'clock precisely.

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Creator:
Christie, Manson & Woods
Date:
1871
Physical Description:
56 pages, 6 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts