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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 /
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]
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.
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?]
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795–1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827. A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland /
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827
A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
[1783-1793]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The architectural antiquities of Great Britain :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The architectural antiquities of Great Britain
1807-1826
British School. Prospectus and catalogue of the British School :
British School
Prospectus and catalogue of the British School
1802
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832, engraver, publisher. A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats :
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats
1823
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850, ill. History of the University of Dublin /
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781–1850
History of the University of Dublin
[1819-1820]
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ...
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ..
[1788]
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844. Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country,
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country,
1822
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute] /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute]
1992
Moon, Francis Graham, 1796-1871, creator. The Waterloo banquet at Apsley House /
Moon, Francis Graham, 1796–1871
The Waterloo banquet at Apsley House
[1846?]
Preparing for publication :
Preparing for publication
1813
Allix, Susan, 1943-, artist, publisher. [Prospectus for Susan Allix's Small cakes :
Allix, Susan, 1943–
[Prospectus for Susan Allix's Small cakes
2018
Taylor, J. Books published by J. Taylor, High Holborn.
Taylor, J
Books published by J. Taylor, High Holborn
[1807]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The auto-biography of John Britton :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The auto-biography of John Britton
1849-1850
Cooper, George, active 1792-1830. Prospectus for publishing in subscription The Oxford portfolio :
Cooper, George, active 1792–1830
Prospectus for publishing in subscription The Oxford portfolio
[1817]
Nooth, Charlotte. Proposals for publishing by subscription, original poems :
Nooth, Charlotte
Proposals for publishing by subscription, original poems
[1815]
Prospectus of a new edition of The Anglo-Saxon annals :
Prospectus of a new edition of The Anglo-Saxon annals
[1822?]
Peto, Harold A. (Harold Ainsworth), 1854-1933. The boke of Iford /
Peto, Harold A. (Harold Ainsworth), 1854–1933
The boke of Iford
1993
Potter, Joseph, approximately 1797-1875, illustrator. The remains of the ancient monastic architecture of England /
Potter, Joseph, approximately 1797–1875
The remains of the ancient monastic architecture of England
MDCCCXLIV [1844]
Golden Cockerel Press, publisher. [Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]
Golden Cockerel Press
[Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]
[1943]
Booth, John (Bookseller) This day are published, parts first and second, of Architectura ecclesiastica Londini, or the Ecclesiastical architecture of London.
Booth, John (Bookseller)
This day are published, parts first and second, of Architectura ecclesiastica Londini, or the Ecclesiastical architecture of London
January 25, 1814
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Brodie and Dowding. Preparing for the press, an historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral.
Brodie and Dowding
Preparing for the press, an historical description of the cathedral church of Salisbury : including an account of the monuments, chiefly extracted from Gough's "Sepulchral Monuments," and other authentic documents : also, biographical memoirs of the Bishops of Salisbury, from the earliest period by W. Dodsworth, verger of the Cathedral
[1813?]
IvoryPress. Richard Long :
IvoryPress
Richard Long
[2004]
Barfield, John, active 1790-1842. Just published, in large folio, complete in sixty-four maps, price six guineas, half-bound, a new and greatly improved edition of Lavoisne's genealogical, historical, chronological, & geographical atlas, by C. Gros and J. Aspin :
Barfield, John, active 1790–1842
Just published, in large folio, complete in sixty-four maps, price six guineas, half-bound, a new and greatly improved edition of Lavoisne's genealogical, historical, chronological, & geographical atlas, by C. Gros and J. Aspin
1814
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, publisher. On the first of March, 1814, will be published, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster Row, price four shillings, No. I. (To be continued monthly) of Restituta, or, The titles and characters of old books in English literature and their authors, revived by Sir Egerton Brydges, K.J.
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
On the first of March, 1814, will be published, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster Row, price four shillings, No. I. (To be continued monthly) of Restituta, or, The titles and characters of old books in English literature and their authors, revived by Sir Egerton Brydges, K.J
[1813?]
Biegel, Peter. Peter Biegel's racing pictures.
Biegel, Peter
Peter Biegel's racing pictures
1983
Fraser, James H. (James Howard), 1934-2013. The paste papers of the Golden Hind Press /
Fraser, James H. (James Howard), 1934–2013
The paste papers of the Golden Hind Press
1983
Proposals for publishing by subscription, an engraving from the historical picture painted by John Singleton Copley, R.A. :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, an engraving from the historical picture painted by John Singleton Copley, R.A.
[180-]
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher) Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings :
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher)
Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings
February, 1815
Proposals for publishing by subscription, twelve engravings of a series of views, of interesting scenes and achievements of the British Army in Spain and Portugal :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, twelve engravings of a series of views, of interesting scenes and achievements of the British Army in Spain and Portugal
[1811?]
Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519. Messer Pietro mio :
Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480–1519
Messer Pietro mio
1985
Allen Press. A Venetian story
Allen Press
A Venetian story
[1963]
Northcote, James, 1746-1831. Specimen of the wood cuts to Northcote's Fables :
Northcote, James, 1746–1831
Specimen of the wood cuts to Northcote's Fables
[1833]
Proposals, for publishing by subscription, in ten monthly parts, forming one handsome volume, the Costume of Yorkshire :
Proposals, for publishing by subscription, in ten monthly parts, forming one handsome volume, the Costume of Yorkshire
[1813?]
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844. Prospectus of an improved mode of delineating estates.
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Prospectus of an improved mode of delineating estates
1814
Prospectus of a history of the county palatine and of the city of Chester :
Prospectus of a history of the county palatine and of the city of Chester
[1814?]
Bligh's voyage in the Resource from Coupang to Batavia :
Bligh's voyage in the Resource from Coupang to Batavia
1937
Blank page.
Blank page
1988-1991
Szirtes, George, 1948- The burning of the books :
Szirtes, George, 1948–
The burning of the books
2008
Fleece Press. Prospectus for Pen, paper & a box of paints : Albert Rutherson, illustrator and designer for the stage, by Ian Rogerson.
Fleece Press
Prospectus for Pen, paper & a box of paints : Albert Rutherson, illustrator and designer for the stage, by Ian Rogerson
[2015]
Specimens of James Nisbet & Company's illustrated books.
Specimens of James Nisbet & Company's illustrated books
1857
Longman (Firm) Prospectus of A general history of the county of York. By Thomas Dunham Whitaker ...
Longman (Firm)
Prospectus of A general history of the county of York. By Thomas Dunham Whitaker ..
1816]
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
Craig-Martin, Michael, 1941- artist. Prospectus for Drawings, by Michael Craig-Martin.
Craig–Martin, Michael, Sir, born 1941
Prospectus for Drawings, by Michael Craig-Martin
[2015?]
Aikin, John, 1747-1822. Interregnum.
Aikin, John, 1747–1822
Interregnum
[18--]
James Ballantyne and Co. Proposals for printing a new and elegant edition of the life of King Robert Bruce, by John Barbour, Archdeacon of Aberdeen :
James Ballantyne and Co
Proposals for printing a new and elegant edition of the life of King Robert Bruce, by John Barbour, Archdeacon of Aberdeen
30th June, 1814
Fleece Press. Prospectus for Richard Bawden, his life & work, by Malcolm Yorke.
Fleece Press
Prospectus for Richard Bawden, his life & work, by Malcolm Yorke
2016
Combe, William, 1742-1823. Prospectus, The history of Johnny Quae Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
Prospectus, The history of Johnny Quae Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax
[1821]
Maclise, Daniel, 1806-1870. Shakspeare's seven ages /
Maclise, Daniel, 1806–1870
Shakspeare's seven ages
MDCCCL [1850]
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832. This day is published, part I. to VII. (to be continued quarterly) ... of The Border antiquities of England and Scotland :
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
This day is published, part I. to VII. (to be continued quarterly) ... of The Border antiquities of England and Scotland
[1814]
Preparing for publication, by subscription, in one volume folio, illustrated with numerous engravings, a new edition of Thoresby's Ducatus leodiensis, by Thomas Dunham Whitaker, LL.D. F.S.A. ...
Preparing for publication, by subscription, in one volume folio, illustrated with numerous engravings, a new edition of Thoresby's Ducatus leodiensis, by Thomas Dunham Whitaker, LL.D. F.S.A. ..
[1815?]
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774. Specimen of The vicar of Wakefield :
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
Specimen of The vicar of Wakefield
MDCCCXLIII [1843]
Jenkins, James, 1753-1831. Martial achievements prospectus.
Jenkins, James, 1753–1831
Martial achievements prospectus
1815
Forty sheets to the wind :
Forty sheets to the wind
1999
Warner, Sylvia Townsend, 1893-1978. Azrael & other poems /
Warner, Sylvia Townsend, 1893–1978
Azrael & other poems
1978
Fisher, Roy, 1930- The left-handed Punch :
Fisher, Roy, 1930–
The left-handed Punch
1986
Brandt, Bill. Brandt nudes :
Brandt, Bill, 1904–1983
Brandt nudes
2004
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844. Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country :
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country
1823
On the 1st of May next, will be published, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, price £1:11:6, elegantly coloured, a series of original designs for shop-fronts by William Davison, architect.
On the 1st of May next, will be published, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, price £1:11:6, elegantly coloured, a series of original designs for shop-fronts by William Davison, architect
[1816]
To be published on the twenty-third of April, 1816, (being the anniversary of the 2nd century after his decease), an engraved portrait of Shakspeare, from the monumental bust at Stratford-upon-Avon.
To be published on the twenty-third of April, 1816, (being the anniversary of the 2nd century after his decease), an engraved portrait of Shakspeare, from the monumental bust at Stratford-upon-Avon
[1816]
Belt, Richard Claude, 1851-1920. The late Earl of Beaconsfield.
Belt, Richard Claude, 1851–1920
The late Earl of Beaconsfield
[1881?]
Preparing for publication :
Preparing for publication
1813 [i.e. 1814]
Congdon, John, publisher. In the press and speedily will be published, in two volumes, royal quarto, with superb embellishments, an historical survey of the country of Cornwall by C.S. Gilbert.
Congdon, John
In the press and speedily will be published, in two volumes, royal quarto, with superb embellishments, an historical survey of the country of Cornwall by C.S. Gilbert
1816
Sauvan, Jean-Baptiste-Balthazar, author. Picturesque tour of the Seine, from Paris to the sea :
Sauvan, Jean-Baptiste-Balthazar
Picturesque tour of the Seine, from Paris to the sea
MDCCCXXI [1821]
T. Osborne and J. Shipton (Firm), publisher. Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, Eden, or, a compleat body of curious and useful gardening.
T. Osborne and J. Shipton (Firm)
Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, Eden, or, a compleat body of curious and useful gardening
August 21, 1756
The Highgrove florilegium :
The Highgrove florilegium
[2008]
P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Proposals for publishing by subscription, a series of engravings of the principal military achievements of the British Army in Portugal :
P. & D. Colnaghi & Co
Proposals for publishing by subscription, a series of engravings of the principal military achievements of the British Army in Portugal
[1812]
Somerville, William, 1675-1742. Rural sports, a poem, by William Somerville, author of "The Chase" :
Somerville, William, 1675–1742
Rural sports, a poem, by William Somerville, author of "The Chase"
June 1, 1812
Virtuoso--advt.
Virtuoso--advt
1814
Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834. Mr. Bowyer's prospectus of a splendid national portrait of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, from an original picture painted by Thomas Lawrence ...
Bowyer, Robert, 1758–1834
Mr. Bowyer's prospectus of a splendid national portrait of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, from an original picture painted by Thomas Lawrence ..
1814]
Works by Mr. Ruskin /
Works by Mr. Ruskin
1888
Biggs, Charlotte, d. 1827. The testament of Charlotte B. /
Biggs, Charlotte, d. 1827
The testament of Charlotte B.
1988
Rees, Richard (Publisher) In the press, and speedily will be published, The history of Richard the Third, King of England. etc., composed in five books by Sir George Buck :
Rees, Richard (Publisher)
In the press, and speedily will be published, The history of Richard the Third, King of England. etc., composed in five books by Sir George Buck
[1815]
Campbell, Alexander, 1764-1824. Prospectus of a national work entitled Albyn's anthology, or, a select collection of the more ancient melodies, and vocal poetry, of the lowland and highland districts of Scotland and the Isles, hitherto unpublished.
Campbell, Alexander, 1764–1824
Prospectus of a national work entitled Albyn's anthology, or, a select collection of the more ancient melodies, and vocal poetry, of the lowland and highland districts of Scotland and the Isles, hitherto unpublished
[1815?]
Franklin, Colin. Themes in aquatint /
Franklin, Colin
Themes in aquatint
1978
Charnock, John, 1756-1807. Prospectus and specimen of an history of marine architecture :
Charnock, John, 1756–1807
Prospectus and specimen of an history of marine architecture
1796
Cowen, William, 1797-1860. Twelve views in Corsica /
Cowen, William, 1797–1860
Twelve views in Corsica
MDCCCXLIII [1843]
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain) On the first of January next will be published in numbers, price 6d. each, to be continued weekly (or in parts containing eight numbers, prices 4s.), the whole intended to form two large volumes in quarto, The Holy Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, and the Apocrypha :
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain)
On the first of January next will be published in numbers, price 6d. each, to be continued weekly (or in parts containing eight numbers, prices 4s.), the whole intended to form two large volumes in quarto, The Holy Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, and the Apocrypha
[1813]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. Johnson's dictionary, edited by the Reverend H.J. Todd.
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Johnson's dictionary, edited by the Reverend H.J. Todd
August 1, 1814
Prospectus of an entire new and splendid publication, price 7s. 6d. each part, The virtuoso, or, Monthly preceptor of drawing :
Prospectus of an entire new and splendid publication, price 7s. 6d. each part, The virtuoso, or, Monthly preceptor of drawing
[1814?]
Linnell, John, 1792-1882, engraver. Michael Angelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel :
Linnell, John, 1792–1882
Michael Angelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
[1833-1835]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, publisher. Portraits of celebrated painters.
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Portraits of celebrated painters
1816
Hassell and Rickards. Proposals for publishing by subscription, two prints, from pictures painted expressly to commemorate the glorious victories of Vittoria and the Pyrenees.
Hassell and Rickards
Proposals for publishing by subscription, two prints, from pictures painted expressly to commemorate the glorious victories of Vittoria and the Pyrenees
[1814]
Prospectus of a work,
Prospectus of a work,
between 1812 and 1819]
Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647-1680. Perfect and imperfect enjoyments :
Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647–1680
Perfect and imperfect enjoyments
1992
Youngman, George, publisher. Proposals for publishing by subscription, Elements of chemical science, as applied to the arts and manufactures, and natural phaenomena, by J. Murray, "corresponding" member of the Caledonian Horticultural Society, member of the Norwich Philosophical Society, &c.
Youngman, George
Proposals for publishing by subscription, Elements of chemical science, as applied to the arts and manufactures, and natural phaenomena, by J. Murray, "corresponding" member of the Caledonian Horticultural Society, member of the Norwich Philosophical Society, &c
1814
Howitt, Samuel, 1765?-1822. Orme's collection of British field sports :
Howitt, Samuel, 1765?-1822
Orme's collection of British field sports
[1955]
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791. Avis aux souscripteurs :
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727–1791
Avis aux souscripteurs
[1786]
Proposals for publishing by subscription the memoirs of Zerah Colburn :
Proposals for publishing by subscription the memoirs of Zerah Colburn
1814
Prospectus of a new general atlas.
Prospectus of a new general atlas
[1814]
Ravilious, Eric William, 1903-1942. Ravilious at war :
Ravilious, Eric William, 1903–1942
Ravilious at war
2002
London & Counties Press Association Limited. Racing at home and abroad :
London & Counties Press Association Limited
Racing at home and abroad
[1923?]
King, Ronald, 1932- book artist. Going, going ... gone! :
King, Ronald, 1932–
Going, going ... gone!
[2013]
Whittingham and Rowland. Prospectus for publishing by subscription : A work consisting of original academical studies from the human figure :
Whittingham and Rowland
Prospectus for publishing by subscription : A work consisting of original academical studies from the human figure
[1812?]
Trollope, Frances Milton, 1780-1863, author Domestic manners of the Americans /
Trollope, Frances Milton, 1780–1863
Domestic manners of the Americans
1832
Sixteen contemporary wood engravers :
Sixteen contemporary wood engravers
1982
King, Ronald, 1932- book artist. Going, going ... gone! /
King, Ronald, 1932–
Going, going ... gone!
2013