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1. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.

Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.
Creator:
Shoubridge, James
Date:
1807
Physical Description:
2 sheets : illustration, 20 x 24 cm and 9 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].

[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Creator:
Howle, J. (Tailor)
Date:
[approximately 1820-1830]
Physical Description:
1 card : illustrations ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey : French and Italian ices to-day.

John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey : French and Italian ices to-day.
Creator:
John R. Purssell & Comp.
Date:
[between 1850 and 1875?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 23 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. W. Herring, dealer in all sorts of pheasants, fancy poultry, swans, water fowl, gold and silver fish, sporting and fancy dogs : menagerie, New Road, near Regents Park, London, late Brookes.

W. Herring, dealer in all sorts of pheasants, fancy poultry, swans, water fowl, gold and silver fish, sporting and fancy dogs : menagerie, New Road, near Regents Park, London, late Brookes.
Creator:
Herring, William
Date:
approximately 1835
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 70 x 100 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.

Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.
Creator:
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Date:
1843
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 25 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].

[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Creator:
Miller & Sons (London, England)
Date:
[between 1830 and 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 17 x 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].

[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Creator:
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
Date:
1891
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 14 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. 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

9. [Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].

[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
Date:
[1820]
Physical Description:
1 ticket : illustrations ; 10 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.

Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.
Creator:
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Date:
1825
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 26 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden.

Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden.
Date:
[early 19th century]
Physical Description:
1 advertisement : illustration ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830.

Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830.
Creator:
Cracknall, James
Date:
1830
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 17 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. F. Furness, painter and gilder : Repository of Arts, High Street, Stockton / W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinb.

F. Furness, painter and gilder : Repository of Arts, High Street, Stockton / W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinb.
Creator:
Furness, F.
Date:
[between 1826 and 1840?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 7 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial : 13, St. Mary at Hill, Lower Thames Street, London.

G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial : 13, St. Mary at Hill, Lower Thames Street, London.
Date:
[approximately 1842]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. Eleventh anniversary of the United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps : (established June 15th, 1825,) for the benefit of their apprentices.

Eleventh anniversary of the United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps : (established June 15th, 1825,) for the benefit of their apprentices.
Creator:
United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps (London, England)
Date:
1836
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 27 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one.

Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one.
Creator:
Zoological Society of London
Date:
1879
Physical Description:
1 admission ticket ; 70 x 80 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. European polyorama : course ticket.

European polyorama : course ticket.
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 ticket ; 4 x 7 cm, mounted on card 20 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Pidcock's Royal Menagerie farthing token.

Pidcock's Royal Menagerie farthing token.
Creator:
Pidcock's Royal Menagerie (London, England)
Date:
[approximately 1800]
Physical Description:
1 token : copper ; 21 mm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms.

The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms.
Creator:
Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England)
Date:
[early 19th century]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 17 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester.

Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester.
Date:
April 25, 1803
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 16 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808.

Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808.
Creator:
Battle-Bridge Brewhouse (London, England)
Date:
1808
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 11 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Establishment for the education of young ladies conducted by the Misses Sadler, Chignell House, near the turnpike, Uxbridge road, Ealing W.

Establishment for the education of young ladies conducted by the Misses Sadler, Chignell House, near the turnpike, Uxbridge road, Ealing W.
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet ; 19 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832.

Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832.
Creator:
Cracknall, James
Date:
1832
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 23 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. [Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat].

[Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat].
Creator:
W. Woods & Son (London, England)
Date:
1839
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 19 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. Novel and interesting exhibition of fancy shell-work!.

Novel and interesting exhibition of fancy shell-work!.
Creator:
Le Lacheur, Madame, active 1845
Date:
[1845]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 23 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. Miss Cooper educates a limited number of young ladies.

Miss Cooper educates a limited number of young ladies.
Creator:
Cooper, Miss, active 19th century
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet ([2] leaves) ; 19 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. [Program for performance by Marion Hood in Dorothy at the Prince of Wales theatre]

[Program for performance by Marion Hood in Dorothy at the Prince of Wales theatre]
Creator:
Prince of Wales Theatre (London, England)
Date:
[approximately 1887]
Physical Description:
[8] pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. Taxes assessed to William Moody, of Ampthill.

Taxes assessed to William Moody, of Ampthill.
Date:
Michaelmas, 1820 and 1823
Physical Description:
2 sheets ; 16 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. Original Menagerie, New Road, near Fitzroy Square, London : revived by the late Mr. Brooks's son, Paul.

Original Menagerie, New Road, near Fitzroy Square, London : revived by the late Mr. Brooks's son, Paul.
Creator:
Brookes's Menagerie (London, England)
Date:
between 1803 and 1813?
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 25 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851.

Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851.
Creator:
Leath, Henry
Date:
1851
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 19 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. 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

32. Albert Smith token.

No cover image available
Creator:
Pinches (Medallists)
Date:
1859
Physical Description:
1 token : copper ; 22 mm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. Real life in London, or, The rambles and adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. and his cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, through the metropolis : exhibiting a living picture of fashionable characters, manners, and amusements in high and low life / by an amateur ; embellished and illustrated with a series of coloured prints, designed and engraved by Messrs. Alken, Dighton, Brooke, Rowlandson &c.

No cover image available
Date:
1821-1822
Physical Description:
56 pt. in 33 pt.. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Oliver Twist.

No cover image available
Creator:
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
Date:
1937
Physical Description:
xxviii, 418, [2] pages, [25] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. The cries of London : drawn from life.

No cover image available
Creator:
Busby, Thomas Lord
Date:
[1823]
Physical Description:
[24] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. An antiquarian ramble in the streets of London : with anecdotes of their more celebrated residents / by John Thomas Smith ; edited by Charles Mackay.

No cover image available
Creator:
Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833
Date:
1846
Physical Description:
2 v. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Saturday, August 21st, 1897. Admit one.

No cover image available
Creator:
Zoological Society of London
Date:
1897
Physical Description:
1 admission ticket ; 70 x 80 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. [Billheads of Edward Petty and William Wood, grocers, of London, for purchases made by Colonel Alexander Campbell, 1822]

No cover image available
Creator:
Edward Petty & William Wood, (Grocers)
Date:
1822
Physical Description:
3 sheets ; 17 x 21 cm, 13 x 21 cm, and 11 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. Don Juan / by Alfred Thornton, Esq ; with fifteen coloured engravings.

No cover image available
Creator:
Thornton, Alfred, active 1820
Date:
MDCCXXI-[MDCCXXII] [1821-1822]
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Menu : 45, Oakley Street : August 27th, 1896.

No cover image available
Date:
1896
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 13 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Excursion to the Crystal Palace : in aid of the widow and orphan and distress funds, on Monday, August 3rd, 1857.

No cover image available
Date:
1857
Physical Description:
1 ticket ; 7 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. Diary of Charles Leathley.

No cover image available
Creator:
Leathley, Charles
Date:
circa 1833
Physical Description:
1 v. (16, 30 p.) ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. The epicure's almanack : eating and drinking in Regency London, the original 1815 guidebook / edited by Janet Ing Freeman.

No cover image available
Creator:
Rylance, Ralph
Date:
2012
Physical Description:
liii, 313 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm
Collection:
Reference Library

44. Life in regency and early Victorian times; an account of the days of Brummell and D'Orsay 1800-1850, by E. Beresford Chancellor.

No cover image available
Creator:
Chancellor, E. Beresford (Edwin Beresford), 1868–1937
Date:
[1927]
Physical Description:
130 p. illus. 80 (i.e. 81) pl. on 41 l. (incl. col. front., ports.) 25 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library

45. Dreams of impossible pangs : a novel concerning the scandalous life of the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne / by Anthea Ingham.

Dreams of impossible pangs : a novel concerning the scandalous life of the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne / by Anthea Ingham.
Creator:
Ingham, Anthea
Date:
2014
Physical Description:
ii, 371 pages ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library

46. The illustrated Mayhew's London : the classic account of London street life and characters in the time of Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria / edited by John Canning ; introduced by Asa Briggs.

No cover image available
Creator:
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
Date:
1986
Physical Description:
264 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library

47. Underground : how the tube shaped London / David Bownes, Oliver Green, Sam Mullins.

No cover image available
Creator:
Bownes, David
Date:
2012
Physical Description:
286 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library