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Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital collection of prints and drawings, scarce and valuable, which have been purchased out of the most distinguished cabinets here and on the continent; the drawings stamped on the back by the several judicious collectors, viz. Padre Resto, Sir Peter Lely, Richardson, Pond, Hudson, and John Barnard : among the prints are many fine proofs and first impressions from Rubens, Vandyke, and other celebrated artists : engraved by Vosterman, Pontius, Sontman, Fisher, Edelinck, Hollar, Mason, Balechou, and other noted engravers : among the drawings is that celebrated one by Thomyris by Rubens, from the Cabinet of Mons. de Mariette--The Mistress instructing her pupil by Cipriani, from the collection of Mr. Locke, with many other capital and well-known works of esteemed masters : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesday, May 11th, 1791, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had in Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital collection of prints and drawings, scarce and valuable, which have been purchased out of the most distinguished cabinets here and on the continent; the drawings stamped on the back by the several judicious collectors, viz. Padre Resto, Sir Peter Lely, Richardson, Pond, Hudson, and John Barnard : among the prints are many fine proofs and first impressions from Rubens, Vandyke, and other celebrated artists : engraved by Vosterman, Pontius, Sontman, Fisher, Edelinck, Hollar, Mason, Balechou, and other noted engravers : among the drawings is that celebrated one by Thomyris by Rubens, from the Cabinet of Mons. de Mariette--The Mistress instructing her pupil by Cipriani, from the collection of Mr. Locke, with many other capital and well-known works of esteemed masters : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesday, May 11th, 1791, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had in Pall Mall
[1791]
Gosling & Bennet (London, England) Gosling & Bennet account book.
Gosling & Bennet (London, England)
Gosling & Bennet account book
1751 September 28-1756 March 24
Pozzo, Andrea, 1642-1709, author. Rules and examples of perspective, proper for painters and architects, etc. :
Pozzo, Andrea, 1642–1709
Rules and examples of perspective, proper for painters and architects, etc.
[1707]
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France) Seven conferences held in the King of France's cabinet of paintings,
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France)
Seven conferences held in the King of France's cabinet of paintings,
1740
The art of painting in miniature:
The art of painting in miniature
1729
Faden, William, 1749-1836. A new pocket plan of the cities of London & Westminster :
Faden, William, 1749–1836
A new pocket plan of the cities of London & Westminster
[1790]
Gibbs, James, 1682-1754. Bibliotheca radcliviana, or, A short description of the Radcliffe library at Oxford :
Gibbs, James, 1682–1754
Bibliotheca radcliviana, or, A short description of the Radcliffe library at Oxford
1747
Writing box.
Writing box
late 18th century?
Catalogue d'une riche et precieuse collection de tableaux ...
Catalogue d'une riche et precieuse collection de tableaux ..
1779
Barlow, Frederick. The complete English peerage:
Barlow, Frederick
The complete English peerage
1775
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Le paradis perdu :
Milton, John, 1608–1674
Le paradis perdu
1730
Divers different designs of figures proper for carvers, painters, &c. :
Divers different designs of figures proper for carvers, painters, &c.
[17--?]
Whitehurst, John, 1713-1788. Observations on the ventilation of rooms, on the construction of chimneys, and on garden stoves /
Whitehurst, John, 1713–1788
Observations on the ventilation of rooms, on the construction of chimneys, and on garden stoves
1794
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 1754-1778, author. Rei nauticæ incrementa.
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 1754–1778
Rei nauticæ incrementa
[1776]
Pantheon (London) Pantheon, November 1789.
Pantheon (London)
Pantheon, November 1789
1789?]
Campbell, Archibald, 1691-1756. Oratio de vanitate luminis naturae,
Campbell, Archibald, 1691–1756
Oratio de vanitate luminis naturae,
1733
Skippe, John, 1742-1812. Amicis suis, necnon unicuique artium elegantiorum amatori,
Skippe, John, 1742–1812
Amicis suis, necnon unicuique artium elegantiorum amatori,
1783]
Laporte, Joseph de, 1713-1779. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture et l'architecture de M. de *** [i.e. L.P. de Bachaumont].
Laporte, Joseph de, 1713–1779
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture et l'architecture de M. de *** [i.e. L.P. de Bachaumont]
1751
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. An essay on the theory of painting.
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
An essay on the theory of painting
1715
Fenton, Elijah, 1683-1730, author. The poetical works of Elijah Fenton :
Fenton, Elijah, 1683–1730
The poetical works of Elijah Fenton
1796
Heyne, Christian Gottlob, 1729-1812. The pretended tomb of Homer /
Heyne, Christian Gottlob, 1729–1812
The pretended tomb of Homer
1795
Nichols, Francis, 18th cent. The British compendium, or, Rudiments of honour :
Nichols, Francis, 18th cent
The British compendium, or, Rudiments of honour
1726
Throsby, John, 1740-1803. The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Nottingham :
Throsby, John, 1740–1803
The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Nottingham
1795
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century. A new and exact plan of Dunkerk.
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century
A new and exact plan of Dunkerk
[17--]
Essays by a society of gentlemen, at Exeter ...
Essays by a society of gentlemen, at Exeter ..
[1796]
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, creator. A catalogue of cameos, intaglios, medals, busts, small statues, and bas-reliefs :
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
A catalogue of cameos, intaglios, medals, busts, small statues, and bas-reliefs
MDCCLXXVII [1767]
Crunden, John, ca. 1745-1835. Convenient and ornamental architecture :
Crunden, John, ca. 1745–1835
Convenient and ornamental architecture
1767,
Laporte, John, 1761-1839. Of the characters of trees /
Laporte, John, 1761–1839
Of the characters of trees
1795-1798
Schmalen, Johann Christ. Hermann von. Accurate vorstellung der samtlichen koeniglich preussischen armee :
Schmalen, Johann Christ. Hermann von
Accurate vorstellung der samtlichen koeniglich preussischen armee
1759
Wallis, N. A book of ornaments in the Palmyrene taste containing upwards of sixty new designs for ceilings, pannels, pateras & mouldings, and with the raffle leaves at large /
Wallis, N
A book of ornaments in the Palmyrene taste containing upwards of sixty new designs for ceilings, pannels, pateras & mouldings, and with the raffle leaves at large
Sep. 20, 1771
Manwaring, Robert. The cabinet and chair-maker's real friend and companion, or, The whole system of chair making made plain and easy :
Manwaring, Robert
The cabinet and chair-maker's real friend and companion, or, The whole system of chair making made plain and easy
1775
Bonnor, Thomas, ill. Copper plate perspective itinerary /
Bonnor, Thomas
Copper plate perspective itinerary
May 13th 1796-1798 [i.e. 1799]
[Collection of 36 vocal and piano scores]
[Collection of 36 vocal and piano scores]
[1716-1820]
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637, author. The young sportman's instructor :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
The young sportman's instructor
[1705?]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of Italian, Dutch, & Flemish Pictures :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of a collection of Italian, Dutch, & Flemish Pictures
[1788]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of a collection of pictures of great masters of all the schools :
Phillips, H., -1840
Catalogue of a collection of pictures of great masters of all the schools
1798
Moore, Joseph, -1825. Moore's lace manufactory halfpenny token.
Moore, Joseph, -1825
Moore's lace manufactory halfpenny token
1795
Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. Sculptura; or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper:
Evelyn, John, 1620–1706
Sculptura; or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper
1769
Werge, John, 1728- A collection of original poems, essays, and epistles.
Werge, John, 1728–
A collection of original poems, essays, and epistles
1753
Dowsing, William, 1596?-1679? The journal of William Dowsing, of Stratford,
Dowsing, William, 1596?-1679?
The journal of William Dowsing, of Stratford,
1786
Duff, William, 1732-1815. An essay on original genius;
Duff, William, 1732–1815
An essay on original genius;
1767
History and antiquities of the county of Norfolk ...
History and antiquities of the county of Norfolk ..
1781
Tickell, Thomas, 1686-1740. The poetical works of Thomas Tickell. :
Tickell, Thomas, 1686–1740
The poetical works of Thomas Tickell.
[1796]
Éphémérides des mouvemens célestes, pour le méridien de Paris.
Éphémérides des mouvemens célestes, pour le méridien de Paris
1716-1792
Williams, Edward, d. 1798. The account of a trigonometrical survey carried on in the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794 :
Williams, Edward, d. 1798
The account of a trigonometrical survey carried on in the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794
1795]
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca.1783. A view of the amphitheatre, part of ye great lake & the new house in the island situated in the gardens of Claremount :
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730–ca.1783
A view of the amphitheatre, part of ye great lake & the new house in the island situated in the gardens of Claremount
1754
Newcome, H. A general table of all cautions, fees, and perquisites :
Newcome, H
A general table of all cautions, fees, and perquisites
1761
Aikin, John, 1747-1822. A description of the country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester :
Aikin, John, 1747–1822
A description of the country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester
[1795]
Toogood, Charles. A friendly admonition from a country clergyman on the approach of Shrovetide, or, A serious warning against the cruel and abominable custom of throwing at cocks and of cockfighting.
Toogood, Charles
A friendly admonition from a country clergyman on the approach of Shrovetide, or, A serious warning against the cruel and abominable custom of throwing at cocks and of cockfighting
1795
Moreau, Simeon, d. 1810. A tour to Cheltenham spa, or, Gloucestershire display'd :
Moreau, Simeon, d. 1810
A tour to Cheltenham spa, or, Gloucestershire display'd
1789
Gardiner, Richard, 1723-1781, author. An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico :
Gardiner, Richard, 1723–1781
An account of the expedition to the West Indies against Martinico
1762
Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824. Voyage de F. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance.
Le Vaillant, François, 1753–1824
Voyage de F. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance
An VI (1798)
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Rural architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Rural architecture
MDCCL [1750]
Leigh and Sotheby, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine and valuable collection of topographical prints and drawings in England and Wales, the most extensive ever offered to public sale :
Leigh and Sotheby
A catalogue of a genuine and valuable collection of topographical prints and drawings in England and Wales, the most extensive ever offered to public sale
[1795]
Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses.
Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses
late 18th century
Twelve prints of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress
Twelve prints of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's progress
published as the Act directs 16 April 1781
Borusławski, Józef, 1739-1837, author. Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman :
Borusławski, Józef, 1739–1837
Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman
1788
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the second part of the valuable and curious collection of fine old porcelane :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the second part of the valuable and curious collection of fine old porcelane
[1795]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the reserved part of a capital collection of Italian pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the reserved part of a capital collection of Italian pictures
1796
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734-1793, author. The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England :
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734–1793
The royal genealogical pastime of the sovereigns of England
Novr. 30th 1791
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker.
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker
1752 February 4
Hayot de Longpré, Phillippe, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue de quelques tableaux de bons maitres :
Hayot de Longpré, Phillippe
Catalogue de quelques tableaux de bons maitres
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
Chariot, C.-L. (Claude-Louis), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue d'estampes :
Chariot, C.-L. (Claude-Louis)
Catalogue d'estampes
[1775]
Young, W., Mr. auctioneer, publisher. Particulars, and conditions of sale, of several very valuable manors, advowsons, and freehold estates ... consisting of the extensive manors of Northington, Totford, Swarraton, and Godsfield, the Grainge Manor, and Lordship of Serveton otherwise Swarroughton; and the noble and superb mansion called the Grainge, ... and the very desirable Manor of Bradley, ... also, the advowson of the rectory of Bradley, ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. W. Young, on Wednesday, the 11th of April, 1787, at twelve o' clock, at Garraway's coffee-house, 'Change-Alley, London, in two lots, by order of the co-heiresses of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northington, deceased.
Young, W., Mr
Particulars, and conditions of sale, of several very valuable manors, advowsons, and freehold estates ... consisting of the extensive manors of Northington, Totford, Swarraton, and Godsfield, the Grainge Manor, and Lordship of Serveton otherwise Swarroughton; and the noble and superb mansion called the Grainge, ... and the very desirable Manor of Bradley, ... also, the advowson of the rectory of Bradley, ... which will be sold by auction, by Mr. W. Young, on Wednesday, the 11th of April, 1787, at twelve o' clock, at Garraway's coffee-house, 'Change-Alley, London, in two lots, by order of the co-heiresses of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northington, deceased
[1787]
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719-1793, author. Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande /
Expilly, M. l'abbé (Jean-Joseph), 1719–1793
Description historique-géographique des isles Britanniques ou des royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande
MDCCLIX [1759]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. An essay on prints /
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
An essay on prints
1792
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5-1820. Ferme ornée;
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5–1820
Ferme ornée;
1795
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741-1819. Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741–1819
Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
1799
Traité de la peinture au pastel ...
Traité de la peinture au pastel ..
1788
Crousaz, Jean-Pierre de, 1663-1750. Traité du beau,
Crousaz, Jean-Pierre de, 1663–1750
Traité du beau,
1724
Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[1710?]
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751. The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs:
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
The city and country builder's and workman's treasury of designs
1745
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721-1792. A descriptive catalogue of a collection of pictures, selected from the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian, Neapolitan, Flemish, French and Spanish schools :
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721–1792
A descriptive catalogue of a collection of pictures, selected from the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian, Neapolitan, Flemish, French and Spanish schools
1769
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721-1792. Catalogue of Mr. Strange's works :
Strange, Robert, Sir, 1721–1792
Catalogue of Mr. Strange's works
[1768?]
Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. A narrative of the mutiny :
Bligh, William, 1754–1817
A narrative of the mutiny
MDCCXC [1790]
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733. Vûës des villes de Yorck, de Lancaster et autres lieux circonvoisins :
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659–1733
Vûës des villes de Yorck, de Lancaster et autres lieux circonvoisins
[ca. 1710]
[Five engraved plates of trade with French captions and additional English captions added to the plates.]
[Five engraved plates of trade with French captions and additional English captions added to the plates.]
1748.]
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c. Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1763 /
Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-makers, &c
Houshold [sic] furniture in genteel taste for the year 1763
1763
Langhorne, John, 1735-1779. The fables of Flora /
Langhorne, John, 1735–1779
The fables of Flora
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711-1769. An essay on the study and practice of architecture :
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711–1769
An essay on the study and practice of architecture
1756
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal estimator :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal estimator
1755
Kennedy, James, active 1759, author A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House :
Kennedy, James, active 1759
A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Mellin, August Wilhelm von. Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten :
Mellin, August Wilhelm von
Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten
1779
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835. Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures.
Robertson, Archibald, 1765–1835
Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures
1797-1803
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
published 2d. March, 1773
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702, cartographer, publisher. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[circa 1703?]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall
[1794] ,
Batteux, Charles, 1713-1780. Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ...
Batteux, Charles, 1713–1780
Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ..
1746
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. A letter to Uvedale Price, esq.
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
A letter to Uvedale Price, esq
1794
Richardson, William, active 1778-1815. A catalogue of portraits, &c. :
Richardson, William, active 1778–1815
A catalogue of portraits, &c.
1794
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... also the art of etching, and that of japanning ... to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever.
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... also the art of etching, and that of japanning ... to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever
1763
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719-1805. Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719–1805
Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
MDCCLXVI-MDCCLVII [1766-1767]
Leadbeater, J. The gentleman and tradesman's compleat assistant;
Leadbeater, J
The gentleman and tradesman's compleat assistant;
1768
Bure, Guillaume-François de, 1731-1782. Bibliographie instructive: ou, Traite de la connoissance des livres rares et singuliers ...
Bure, Guillaume-François de, 1731–1782
Bibliographie instructive: ou, Traite de la connoissance des livres rares et singuliers ..
1763-1768
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century. Plan tres exact de Thionville :
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century
Plan tres exact de Thionville
1753
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Fifth book containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriage :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Fifth book containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriage
1799
Marchant, Nathaniel, 1739-1816. A catalogue of one hundred impressions from gems /
Marchant, Nathaniel, 1739–1816
A catalogue of one hundred impressions from gems
1792
View's of all the cathedrall churches of England and Wales &c neatly engrav'd =
View's of all the cathedrall churches of England and Wales &c neatly engrav'd =
[1715?]
Visentini, Antonio, 1688-1782, engraver. [Biblical playing cards].
Visentini, Antonio, 1688–1782
[Biblical playing cards]
[1748]