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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, author.  Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
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]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
Constable, John, 1776-1837. Letter to John Thomas Smith.
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Views in Rome and its environs.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888.  Alphabet.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Hogarth moralized :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist.  Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent.
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
 Map of China and the adjacent countries :
Map of China and the adjacent countries
1842
Loggan, David, 1635-1700?, illustrator, engraver. Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata, sive, Omnium celeberrimae istius universitatis collegiorum, aularum, Bibliothecae Bodleianae, scholarum publicarum, Theatri Sheldoniani
ano. Dni. MDCLXXV [1675]
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849-1921. As in a looking glass /
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849–1921
As in a looking glass
1889
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert) A new pocket sketch book :
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
Bowers, George Frederick. Crimean War.
Bowers, George Frederick
Crimean War
1856?
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875. Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862 /
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham.
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
Mathiss, Madeleine. Album of pressed seaweed specimens.
Mathiss, Madeleine
Album of pressed seaweed specimens
1869
Underwood & Underwood, creator. Sun Sculpture stereoscope.
Underwood & Underwood
Sun Sculpture stereoscope
not before 1901
John Bartholomew and Son, cartographer. Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London.
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
 A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ...
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
Barber, J. T. A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire :
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
 Vues de la ville de Londres :
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
 Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views.
Antiquities of Great Britain, illustrated in views
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833. Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life
March 1st 1807
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852. Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants /
Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852
Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that beautiful tribe of plants
1846
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936, author. The absent minded beggar.
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England) [Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor].
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
Shoubridge, James. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808, creator. Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde
1808
 Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
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 :
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
 Dean's steam-boat alphabet :
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
 The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London.
The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London
[1843]
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England), creator. Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd. :
George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.
[not before 1875]
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Sowerby, James, 1757-1822. A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature /
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm), creator. G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker :
G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)
G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker
[1850?]
 First lessons in plain sewing for home or school.
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
 A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too :
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
Howle, J. (Tailor), creator. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826-1895, engraver. Grand architectural panorama of London :
Leighton, George Cargill, 1826–1895
Grand architectural panorama of London
1849
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617, medalist. The destruction of the Spanish Armada
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
 In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne :
In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Heap, of Bent Clough Farm, Colne
1914
Bowles & Carver. Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
 Ackermann's drawing book for 1824.
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
 Glasgow looking glass.
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
 In memory of the late John Distance :
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England), creator. May Christmas bring you many blessings.
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
Perkins, John (Gardener), author. Floral designs for the table :
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
 [Birthday card with floral illustration].
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
Clarke, J., active 1820, creator. J. Clarke :
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. The seaweed collector :
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
Cox, David, 1783-1859. The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments :
Cox, David, 1783–1859
The young artist's companion, or, Drawing-book of studies and landscape embellishments
1825
Sage, John (Painter), creator. J. Sage :
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England) Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848.
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
Levinstein Limited (firm)  Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements /
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
Cullum (Firm) The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England :
Cullum (Firm)
The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England
[1840s?]
 Corporal Violette!!
Corporal Violette!!
[1815?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. 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.
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
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794, author. Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire :
Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695. Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent :
Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619–1695
Des principes de l'architecture, de la sculpture, de la peinture, et des autres arts qui en dependent
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606-1676, author. A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern :
Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676
A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern
MDCLXIV [1664]
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm) Ancient Chinese.
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. For life or death :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
For life or death
[1880]
 Map of North America.
Map of North America
not before 1634
 Office Anthem.
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
Davis, Joseph, active 1818-1857. Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies.
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
Ireland, Samuel, -1800, author, illustrator. Picturesque views on the River Wye :
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
Taunt, Henry. A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London :
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855 /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515-1565. De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due :
Zeno, Niccolò, 1515–1565
De i commentarii del viaggio in Persia di m. Caterino Zeno il K. & delle guerre fatte nell' imperio persiano, dal tempo di Vssuncassano in quà libri due
MDLVIII [1558]
Fox, William, active 1851. A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa :
Fox, William, active 1851
A brief history of the Wesleyan missions on the western coast of Africa
1851
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
1786
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The stones of Venice /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The stones of Venice
1851-1853
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832. An aeronautical view of London /
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
An aeronautical view of London
1831
J. Grossmith & Son, creator. Phul-nana perfume :
J. Grossmith & Son
Phul-nana perfume
[ca. 1926?]
 Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting :
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
Wm Walker & Son (Firm), creator. Wm. Walker & Son :
Wm Walker & Son (Firm)
Wm. Walker & Son
1891
M. &. H. Corps, creator. Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
 Uncle Tom's cabin :
Uncle Tom's cabin
1852
 The gift receive the deed approved ...
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
 What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
Capper, Benjamin Pitts, cartographer.  Cambridgeshire :
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Cambridgeshire
[1808]
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington ... = Plan du palais jardins et bourg de Kensington
[1736?]
 In loving memory of George Bye :
In loving memory of George Bye
1895
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York), creator. The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York.
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York
1851
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615. Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ...
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615
Thou hast here, gentle reader, a true hydrographical description of so much of the world as hath beene hetherto discouered and is comne to our knowledge ..
[1599?]
 In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber :
In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber
1857
 May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
[approximately 1875?]
 Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Album of family portrait photographs, from Newcastle upon Tyne
between 1870 and [1890?]
 The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich.
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]
Home, Robert, 1752-1834. Select views in Mysore,
Home, Robert, 1752–1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
 Celebrated horses of America /
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author, illustrator. Six months' residence and travels in Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
 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 ...
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]