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1. The trve effigies of our most illustrious soveraigne lord, King Charles, Queene Mary, with the rest of the royall progenie : also a compendium or abstract of their most famous genealogies and pedegrees expressed in prose and verse, with the times and places of their births.

No cover image available
Date:
1641
Physical Description:
18 p. : ports. ; 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. [Geographical cards.

No cover image available
Date:
16--]
Physical Description:
52 cards. ill. (ports.) 11 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. [The Popish Plot]

[The Popish Plot]
Date:
[1679?]
Physical Description:
52 cards : ill. ; 90 x 54 mm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale / P. Tempest excudit.

The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale / P. Tempest excudit.
Creator:
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653–1702
Date:
1711
Physical Description:
[74] leaves : chiefly ill. ; 29 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. [All the bubbles]

No cover image available
Date:
[1720]
Physical Description:
52 playing cards : illustrations ; each card 9.7 x 6.4 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. The art of dancing explained by reading and figures : whereby the manner of performing the steps is made easy by a new and familiar method / being the original work, first design'd in the year 1724, and now published by Kellom Tomlinson, dancing-master ; in two books.

The art of dancing explained by reading and figures : whereby the manner of performing the steps is made easy by a new and familiar method / being the original work, first design'd in the year 1724, and now published by Kellom Tomlinson, dancing-master ; in two books.
Creator:
Tomlinson, Kellom
Date:
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Physical Description:
[22], 159, [1] p., [36] leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. [A collection of broadsides / by Adam Toppin].

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Creator:
Toppin, Adam, b. 1701
Date:
[1750s or 1760s?]
Physical Description:
44 broadsides : ill. ; 14-36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Airopaidia : containing the narrative of a balloon excursion from Chester, the eighth of September, 1785, taken from minutes made during the voyage : hints on the improvement of balloons, and mode of inflation by steam : means to prevent their descent over water : occasional enquiries into the state of the atmosphere, favouring their direction : with various philosophical observations and conjectures. To which is subjoined, mensuration of heights by the barometer, made plain : with extensive tables. The whole serving as an introduction to aërial navigation : with a copious index / by Thomas Baldwin, Esq. A. M.

Airopaidia : containing the narrative of a balloon excursion from Chester, the eighth of September, 1785, taken from minutes made during the voyage : hints on the improvement of balloons, and mode of inflation by steam : means to prevent their descent over water : occasional enquiries into the state of the atmosphere, favouring their direction : with various philosophical observations and conjectures. To which is subjoined, mensuration of heights by the barometer, made plain : with extensive tables. The whole serving as an introduction to aërial navigation : with a copious index / by Thomas Baldwin, Esq. A. M.
Creator:
Baldwin, Thomas
Date:
1786
Physical Description:
[3], viii, [1], 360 [i.e. 361], [1] p., [4] folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. The temple of taste : comprising elegant historical engravings : also, views of the principal buildings in London : also, a select variety of elegant and amusing subjects : with the histories, and other connected information, at large, by the best artists, designers and engravers.

The temple of taste : comprising elegant historical engravings : also, views of the principal buildings in London : also, a select variety of elegant and amusing subjects : with the histories, and other connected information, at large, by the best artists, designers and engravers.
Date:
[1796]
Physical Description:
[144] p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. [Transparent prints].

[Transparent prints].
Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Date:
[1799]
Physical Description:
6 prints : hand-colored aquatint ; sheets 52 x 37 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. A progress of female virtue / engraved by A. Cardon from original drawings by Mrs. Cosway.

A progress of female virtue / engraved by A. Cardon from original drawings by Mrs. Cosway.
Creator:
Cosway, Maria Hadfield, 1759–1838
Date:
1800
Physical Description:
[1], 8 leaves of plates : all ill. ; 28 x 35 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. A gentleman's park dissected.

A gentleman's park dissected.
Date:
18--]
Physical Description:
1 diorama (various pieces) : paper, col. and lead, col. ; in box, 13 x 18 x 9 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. The habit makes the man = L'habit forme l'homme.

The habit makes the man = L'habit forme l'homme.
Date:
18--]
Physical Description:
1 game (26 pieces) : paper, col. ; in case, 12 x 8 x 2 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. The earth and its jnhabitants [sic].

No cover image available
Date:
18--]
Physical Description:
fold. col. plate. 5 x 103 cm., fold. to 5 x 5 cm. & globe (5 cm.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. Arithmetical lottery : a new amusing and instructive game of exercises in multiplication.

No cover image available
Date:
[18--]
Physical Description:
1 game (instruction sheet, cards) : paper, col. ; in box, 22 x 14 x 2 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

No cover image available
Date:
1804
Physical Description:
fold. col. plate. 18 x 31 cm. fold. to 18 x 8 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Modern London : being the history and present state of the British metropolis : illustrated with numerous copper plates.

Modern London : being the history and present state of the British metropolis : illustrated with numerous copper plates.
Creator:
Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767–1840
Date:
1805
Physical Description:
viii, 571 p., [23] leaves of plates ([2] folded) : ill., plan : 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature / by James Sowerby ... ; originally designed for the use of his pupils ...

A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature / by James Sowerby ... ; originally designed for the use of his pupils ...
Creator:
Sowerby, James, 1757–1822
Date:
[1807?]
Physical Description:
11 leaves, 10 leaves of plates : col. ill. 19 x 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life / by one of the wretched.

Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life / by one of the wretched.
Creator:
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
Date:
March 1st 1807
Physical Description:
[16] leaves, [17] leaves of plates : ill ; 20 x 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. The caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror / by G.M. Woodward, Esqr., author of Eccentric excursions.

The caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror / by G.M. Woodward, Esqr., author of Eccentric excursions.
Date:
[1807-1821]
Physical Description:
5 volumes : all color illustrations ; 28 x 43 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. The pleasures of human life : investigated cheerfully, elucidated satirically, promulgated explicitly, and discussed philosophically : in a dozen dissertations on male, female, and neuter pleasures. Interspersed with various anecdotes, and expounded by numerous annotations / by Hilarius Benevolus, & co., fellows of the "London literary society of Lusorists." Embellished with five illlustrative etchings, and two head-pieces.

No cover image available
Creator:
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Date:
1807
Physical Description:
xvi, 223, [1] p., [5] leaves of plates : ill. ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. The new Bath guide, or, Memoirs of the B.N.R.D. family : in a series of poetical epistles.

No cover image available
Creator:
Anstey, Christopher, 1724–1805
Date:
1807
Physical Description:
[2], vi, 106 p., [11] leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. The microcosm of London : this work already honoured ...

The microcosm of London : this work already honoured ...
Date:
[1808-10]
Physical Description:
3 v. : col. ill. ; 35 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. Miseries of human life / designed and etched by T. Rowlandson.

Miseries of human life / designed and etched by T. Rowlandson.
Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Date:
[1808]
Physical Description:
[50] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 27 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. A lecture on heads / by Geo. Alex. Stevens ; with additions, as delivered by Mr. Charles Lee Lewes ; to which is added, An essay on satire ; embellished with twenty-five humourous characteristic prints, from drawings by G.M. Woodward, Esq.

No cover image available
Creator:
Stevens, George Alexander, 1710–1784
Date:
1808
Physical Description:
ix, [3], 96 p., [25] leaves of plates ([1] folded) : ill. ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. The beauties of Tom Brown : consisting of humerous pieces, in prose and verse, selected from the works of that satirical and lively writer : to which is prefixed, A Life of the author, by the late Charles Henry Wilson.

No cover image available
Creator:
Brown, Thomas, 1663–1704
Date:
1808
Physical Description:
viii, 231 p., [1] leaf of folded plates ; 18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c.

The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c.
Date:
[1809-1829]
Physical Description:
41 volumes : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. Signor Topsy-Turvy's wonderful magic lantern, or, The world turned upside down / by the author of "My mother" and other poems ; illustrated with twenty-four engravings.

No cover image available
Creator:
Taylor, Ann, 1782–1866
Date:
1810
Physical Description:
71 p., [23] leaves of plates : ill. ; 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work : with a biographical sketch of the painters.

The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work : with a biographical sketch of the painters.
Creator:
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Date:
1811
Physical Description:
vi, [1], 8-71, [1] pages, [3] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Lumps of pudding [graphic] / H.W. Bunbury Esqr. delin. ; etch'd by W. Heath.

No cover image available
Creator:
Heath, William, 1795–1840
Date:
[15 August 1811]
Physical Description:
1 print on 5 sheets : etching ; sheets 34 x 51 cm or smaller
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. Ellen, or, The naughty girl reclaimed : a story exemplified in a series of figures.

No cover image available
Date:
1811
Physical Description:
19 p. : col. ill. ; 13 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. The protean figure and metamorphic costumes.

No cover image available
Date:
1811
Physical Description:
91 pieces. col. ill. 2-21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. Frank Feignwell's attempts to amuse his friends. Exhibited in a series of characters.

No cover image available
Physical Description:
19 p. col. plates. 13 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Poetical sketches of Scarborough: illustrated by twenty-one engravings of humorous subjects, coloured from original designs, made upon the spot by J. Green, and etched by T. Rowlandson.

No cover image available
Creator:
Papworth, John Buonarotti, 1775–1847
Date:
1813
Physical Description:
4 p.., xv, 215 p. 21 col. plates (incl. front.) 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. A description of the correct method of waltzing : the truly fashionable species of dancing. That, from the graceful and pleasing beauty of its movements, has obtained on ascendancy over every other department of that polite branch of education. Part I. Containing a correct explanatory description of the several movements and attitudes in German and French waltzing / by Thomas Wilson , dance-master, (from the King's Theatre, Opera House. Author of "The analysis of country dancing," "The treasures of Terpischore," and a variety of other works on music and dancing. Illustrated by engravings, from original designs and drawings, by J.H.A. Randall.

A description of the correct method of waltzing : the truly fashionable species of dancing. That, from the graceful and pleasing beauty of its movements, has obtained on ascendancy over every other department of that polite branch of education. Part I. Containing a correct explanatory description of the several movements and attitudes in German and French waltzing / by Thomas Wilson , dance-master, (from the King's Theatre, Opera House. Author of "The analysis of country dancing," "The treasures of Terpischore," and a variety of other works on music and dancing. Illustrated by engravings, from original designs and drawings, by J.H.A. Randall.
Creator:
Wilson, Thomas, dancing master
Date:
1816
Physical Description:
[2], lxi, [62]-113, [5] leaves, [7] leaves of plates ([1] folded) : ill., music ; 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. A concise account of the surprising feats achieved by Signor M. Girmondi's wonderful performing dogs, lately arrived from Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Madrid, &c. &c. : to which are annexed a brief sketch of their species, a few lines addressed to the proprietor : an anecdote, &c. &c. : with a correct engraving prefixed of their various attitudes.

A concise account of the surprising feats achieved by Signor M. Girmondi's wonderful performing dogs, lately arrived from Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Madrid, &c. &c. : to which are annexed a brief sketch of their species, a few lines addressed to the proprietor : an anecdote, &c. &c. : with a correct engraving prefixed of their various attitudes.
Creator:
Girmondi, M
Physical Description:
18 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. For a few days only, open the most brilliant exhibition ever seen! surprising novelty, under the patronage of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, twice exhibited before the royal family at the Pavilion, Brighton, on the 26th August and 12th December, 1816 : Mr. Theweneti, from Germany, has the honor to announce to the nobility, gentry, and the public, that he has brought for their inspection, and which is to be seen at Mr. Jacob's coach-manufactory, East-street, Taunton, from four o'clock 'till nine o'clock every evening, microcosms, a Turkish exhibition ... : it is composed of a pyramidical form, measuring six feet in height and four feet square at the base ... another highly remarkable piece of mechanism ... is the flute players ...

No cover image available
Date:
1817
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 37 x 25 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. The rational amusements of the Royal Mechanical Exhibition from London : under the direction of Mr. Louis, the principal engineer, a native of Switzerland, will continue open day and evening, at Mr. Crumpton's school-room, High-Street, Bridgnorth; until Friday next, July 11th.

No cover image available
Date:
[1817]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 47 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. Elton's miniature transparent orrery.

No cover image available
Date:
1817
Physical Description:
1 model : paper, col. ; in box, 25 x 20 x 7 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. [My wife]

No cover image available
Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Date:
1818?]
Physical Description:
[6] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Chinese caricatures, or Puzzles representing the human figure, being each composed of the seven pieces used in Chinese puzzles, no. 1 [-3], designed by a young lady, and engraved by Miss Lowry ...

No cover image available
Creator:
Varley, Delvalle Lowry
Date:
[1818]
Physical Description:
3 pts. plates. 10 x 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst : dedicated, by permission, to Mr. Jackson and the Pugilistic Club / designed and etched by I.R. Cruickshank, under the direction of P. Egan.

Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst : dedicated, by permission, to Mr. Jackson and the Pugilistic Club / designed and etched by I.R. Cruickshank, under the direction of P. Egan.
Creator:
Egan, Pierce, 1772–1849
Date:
1819
Physical Description:
36 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. The costume of Great Britain / designed, engraved, and written by W.H. Pyne.

The costume of Great Britain / designed, engraved, and written by W.H. Pyne.
Creator:
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
Date:
1804 [that is, not before 1819]
Physical Description:
[2], iii, [101] pages, 60 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 39 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. Going to a fight : the sporting world in all its variety of style and costume along the road from Hyde Park Corner to Moulsey Hurst.

Going to a fight : the sporting world in all its variety of style and costume along the road from Hyde Park Corner to Moulsey Hurst.
Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789–1856
Date:
1819
Physical Description:
42 pictures on 8 joined sheets : hand-colored aquatints ; sheets end-to-end 6 x 360 cm, rolled (in wooden case) to 10 x 5 cm (scroll format)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. Changeable portraits of gentlemen.

No cover image available
Date:
1819
Physical Description:
84 pieces (ports.) 9 x 7 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. The pretty young playful innocent lamb. A new game of questions & commands.

No cover image available
Date:
[between 1819 and 1823]
Physical Description:
16 leaves. col. ill. 18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. William's secret. By Mary Elliott, (late Belson,) ...

No cover image available
Creator:
Elliott, Mary, 1794?-1870
Date:
1819
Physical Description:
60, [4] p. col. fold. front., 2 col. plates. 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. Juvenile games, for the four seasons.

No cover image available
Date:
[not before 1819]
Physical Description:
132 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. Changeable portraits of ladies.

No cover image available
Date:
1819
Physical Description:
84 pieces (ports.) 9 x 7 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. Lessons of thrift : published for general benefit / by a member of the Save-all Club.

No cover image available
Creator:
Member of the Save-all Club
Date:
1820
Physical Description:
[2], xvi, 240 [i.e. 196], [2] p., 12 leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts