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1. The Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral

The Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. A Perspective View of Vauxhall Gardens

A Perspective View of Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
unknown artist
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. A Perspective of ye Royal Palace of Somerset next ye River

A Perspective of ye Royal Palace of Somerset next ye River
Creator:
John Maurer, active 1713–1761
Date:
1742
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. St. Clement Danes

St. Clement Danes
Creator:
John Boydell, 1720–1804
Date:
1751
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. The Inside of St. Martin's Church in the Fields

The Inside of St. Martin's Church in the Fields
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. A Prospect of St. James's Park

A Prospect of St. James's Park
Creator:
Nathaniel Parr, active 1742–1751
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. A Perspective View of Whitehall

A Perspective View of Whitehall
Creator:
John Maurer, active 1713–1761
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. The Inside of Westminster Abby

The Inside of Westminster Abby
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. A View of Westminster Bridge from Lambeth. 1. Westminster Abby. 2. St. Margaret's Church. 3. Westminster Hall. 4. St. Martin's Church

A View of Westminster Bridge from Lambeth. 1. Westminster Abby. 2. St. Margaret's Church. 3. Westminster Hall. 4. St. Martin's Church
Creator:
unknown artist
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. A Perspective View of ye Parade in St. James's Park. The Treasury, The New Buildings for the Horse Guards, And His Majesty going to the House of Lords

A Perspective View of ye Parade in St. James's Park. The Treasury, The New Buildings for the Horse Guards, And His Majesty going to the House of Lords
Creator:
John Maurer, active 1713–1761
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. A South View of Westminster Abby & St. Margarets Church

A South View of Westminster Abby & St. Margarets Church
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. Vauxhall Gardens shewing the Grand Walk

Vauxhall Gardens shewing the Grand Walk
Creator:
Benjamin Cole, 1697–1783
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. The Triumphal Arches, Mr. Handels Statue & C. in the South Walk of Vauxhall Gardens

The Triumphal Arches, Mr. Handels Statue & C. in the South Walk of Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
John S. Muller, ca. 1715–1792
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. A View of the Grand Walk & c. in Vauxhall Gardens, taken from the Entrance

A View of the Grand Walk & c. in Vauxhall Gardens, taken from the Entrance
Creator:
Edward Rooker, 1724–1774
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. A View of the Centre Cross Walk &c. in Vauxhall Gardens

A View of the Centre Cross Walk &c. in Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
Edward Rooker, 1724–1774
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. A Perspective View of Covent Garden

A Perspective View of Covent Garden
Creator:
John Maurer, active 1713–1761
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. An Inside View of the Church of St. Stephen Walbrooke London

An Inside View of the Church of St. Stephen Walbrooke London
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Marlborough House

Marlborough House
Creator:
Sutton Nicholls, active 1725
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. The Monument

The Monument
Creator:
Sutton Nicholls, active 1725
Date:
1731-1748
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. St. Mary le Strand

St. Mary le Strand
Creator:
Sutton Nicholls, active 1725
Date:
1731-1748
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. A View of the Chinese Pavillions and Boxes in Vauxhall Gardens

A View of the Chinese Pavillions and Boxes in Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. A View of the Grand South Walk in Vauxhall Gardens

A View of the Grand South Walk in Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
John S. Muller, ca. 1715–1792
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. A View of Vauxhall Gardens and the Rotunda

A View of Vauxhall Gardens and the Rotunda
Creator:
unknown artist
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. A Illustration of Vauxhall Gardens showing a Dinner Party with the Orchestra in the background

A Illustration of Vauxhall Gardens showing a Dinner Party with the Orchestra in the background
Creator:
unknown artist
Materials & Techniques:
Etching
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. A View of the Centre Cross Walk &c. in Vauxhall Gardens

A View of the Centre Cross Walk &c. in Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
Edward Rooker, 1724–1774
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. View of the Orchestra in Vauxhall Gardens

View of the Orchestra in Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
unknown artist
Date:
1778
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. The Inside of the Elegant Music Room in Vauxhall Gardens

The Inside of the Elegant Music Room in Vauxhall Gardens
Creator:
unknown artist
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. The Inside View of the Royal Exchange at London

The Inside View of the Royal Exchange at London
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. The Church of St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside London

The Church of St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside London
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. The South West Prospect of London, from Somerset Gardens to the Tower

The South West Prospect of London, from Somerset Gardens to the Tower
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. A View of Somerset House with St. Mary's Church in the Strand London

A View of Somerset House with St. Mary's Church in the Strand London
Creator:
Thomas Bowles, ca. 1712–died 1753
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. Drawings of London and the Upper Thames

No cover image available
Creator:
James Miller, active 1773–1814
Date:
1770s
Materials & Techniques:
Disbound sketchbook with 36 matted drawings and two ms. sheets, cover boards, and newspaper clipping
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon in memory of Dudley Snelgrove

33. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work : at the Hanover-Square concert rooms.

Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work : at the Hanover-Square concert rooms.
Creator:
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Date:
[1798?]
Physical Description:
23, [1] pages ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.

A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Creator:
Nightingall, Miles
Date:
[1775]
Physical Description:
8 pages ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. London and Westminster improved : illustrated by plans : to which is prefixed, A discourse on publick magnificence, with observations on the state of arts and artists in this kingdom, wherein the study of the polite arts is recommended as necessary to a liberal education : concluded by some proposals relative to places not laid down in the plans / by John Gwynn.

London and Westminster improved : illustrated by plans : to which is prefixed, A discourse on publick magnificence, with observations on the state of arts and artists in this kingdom, wherein the study of the polite arts is recommended as necessary to a liberal education : concluded by some proposals relative to places not laid down in the plans / by John Gwynn.
Creator:
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
Date:
MDCCLXVU [1766]
Physical Description:
xv, [1], 132 pages, IIII folded leaves of plates : plans ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship : a fine single-stone brilliant, and other diamond rings : gold repeating, and other watches, one by Graham : Dresden, Brussels, and fine point ruffles : gold-headed canes, swords, fine cameos and intaglios : and a number of other curious and valuable articles of an eminent physician, lately deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Hutchins, at his rooms in King-Street and Hart-Street, Covent-Garden, on Thursday, the 22nd of May 1783, punctually at twelve o'clock.

A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship : a fine single-stone brilliant, and other diamond rings : gold repeating, and other watches, one by Graham : Dresden, Brussels, and fine point ruffles : gold-headed canes, swords, fine cameos and intaglios : and a number of other curious and valuable articles of an eminent physician, lately deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Hutchins, at his rooms in King-Street and Hart-Street, Covent-Garden, on Thursday, the 22nd of May 1783, punctually at twelve o'clock.
Creator:
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
Date:
[1783]
Physical Description:
4 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library : containing (among other curious articles) the complete works of Luca Marenzio, Orlando Di Lasso, Moley, Weelker, Wilbye, Bennett, Purcell, and other eminent composers of the 16th and 17th centuries : a very curious MS. copy of Marcello's Psalms, in 32 cases : Steffani's Duets, 4 vols : a Dixit Dominus by Pergolesi, very scace : the celebrated Masters of Habemann, and Te Deum by Uria : together with the choice and favourite works of Palestrina, Stradella, Carissimi, Bernabel, Steffani, Colonna, Bononcini, Scarlatti, Leo, Caldara, Bigaglia, Fiocco, Bassani, &c. &c. : and a large collection of Italian madrigals, by Croce, Archadelt, Pevernage, Waelrant, Phillips, and other esteemed authors : the whole in fine preservation, obtained and purchased with great judgment and indefatigable pains, at a considerate expence during a long course of years, by the late Dr. Bever : being one of the finest collections ever offered to public sale : which, (by order of the administratrix of Mr. John Hindle, Deceased,) will be sold by auction by Mr. White, at his rooms, Storey's Gate, Great George Street, Westminster, on Thursday, June the 7th, 1798, and following day, at twelve o'clock : at the same time will be sold his fine-toned Grand Piano-Forte, by Frecker, a Violoncello, printed books and prints : the library may be viewed on Tuesday the 5th and Wednesday the 6th of June, when catalogues may be had : and of Mr. Birchall, Bond Street.

A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library : containing (among other curious articles) the complete works of Luca Marenzio, Orlando Di Lasso, Moley, Weelker, Wilbye, Bennett, Purcell, and other eminent composers of the 16th and 17th centuries : a very curious MS. copy of Marcello's Psalms, in 32 cases : Steffani's Duets, 4 vols : a Dixit Dominus by Pergolesi, very scace : the celebrated Masters of Habemann, and Te Deum by Uria : together with the choice and favourite works of Palestrina, Stradella, Carissimi, Bernabel, Steffani, Colonna, Bononcini, Scarlatti, Leo, Caldara, Bigaglia, Fiocco, Bassani, &c. &c. : and a large collection of Italian madrigals, by Croce, Archadelt, Pevernage, Waelrant, Phillips, and other esteemed authors : the whole in fine preservation, obtained and purchased with great judgment and indefatigable pains, at a considerate expence during a long course of years, by the late Dr. Bever : being one of the finest collections ever offered to public sale : which, (by order of the administratrix of Mr. John Hindle, Deceased,) will be sold by auction by Mr. White, at his rooms, Storey's Gate, Great George Street, Westminster, on Thursday, June the 7th, 1798, and following day, at twelve o'clock : at the same time will be sold his fine-toned Grand Piano-Forte, by Frecker, a Violoncello, printed books and prints : the library may be viewed on Tuesday the 5th and Wednesday the 6th of June, when catalogues may be had : and of Mr. Birchall, Bond Street.
Creator:
White, Mr., active 1798
Date:
[1798]
Physical Description:
16 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.

Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.
Creator:
Bodington, John, -1727
Date:
1727
Physical Description:
1 card ; 8 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work, at the Hanover-Square concert rooms.

Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work, at the Hanover-Square concert rooms.
Creator:
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Date:
[1799?]
Physical Description:
23, [1] pages ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster : containing an account of its ancient and modern building ... : with ye copies of ancient Saxon charters &c. and other writings relating to it : together with a particular history of the lives of the abbats, collected from ancient mss. of that convent, and historians, & the lives of the deans to this time : and also, a survey of the church and cloysters, taken in the year 1723, with the monuments there, which, with several prospects of ye church & other remarkable things, are curiously engraven by the best hands ... / by Mr. John Dart ; to which is added, Westminster Abbey, a poem, by the same author.

Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster : containing an account of its ancient and modern building ... : with ye copies of ancient Saxon charters &c. and other writings relating to it : together with a particular history of the lives of the abbats, collected from ancient mss. of that convent, and historians, & the lives of the deans to this time : and also, a survey of the church and cloysters, taken in the year 1723, with the monuments there, which, with several prospects of ye church & other remarkable things, are curiously engraven by the best hands ... / by Mr. John Dart ; to which is added, Westminster Abbey, a poem, by the same author.
Creator:
Dart, John, -1730
Date:
[between 1723 and 1727]
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill., ports, plan ; 40 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.

Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.
Date:
1769 January 4
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 33 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.

Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.
Date:
1740 October 6
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 33 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts