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Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer)

London and its environs in the nineteenth century

[1829, i.e. 1829-1831]

Open house London

[2011]

First lessons in plain sewing for home or school

[approximately 1900?]

G.A.E. Wilmot (Firm)

G. A. E. Wilmot, undertaker

[1850?]

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,... [Read more]

1807

Sowerby, James, 1757–1822

A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers... [Read more]

[1807?]

Switzerland in miniature

1825

Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793

The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy

[ca. 1801]

Valentine, L. (Laura), d. 1899

Aunt Louisa's Alphabet book

[1870?]

Dilnot, John

Moth collection

2013

Yours unalterably

[1875?]

Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828

A history of British birds

1847

Barmby, Julia Maria, 1823–1892

Julia Maria Barmby and Charlotte Elizabeth Barmby commonplace books

ca. 1844-1865

Smith, Albert, 1816–1860

A pottle of strawberries, to beguile a short journey, or a long... [Read more]

MDCCCXLVIII [1848]

J. Grossmith & Son

Phul-nana perfume

[ca. 1926?]

[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]

Octr 11, [18]51

King, Daniel, died 1664

The vale-royall of England, or, The county palatine of Chester illustrated

1656

Havell, Robert, 1769–1832

An aeronautical view of London

1831

The gift receive the deed approved

mid-19th century

M. &. H. Corps

Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps

[1848]

Glasgow looking glass

[1825]

Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)

Ancient Chinese

[1926]

Mathiss, Madeleine

Album of pressed seaweed specimens

1869

Clarke, J., active 1820

J. Clarke

[approximately 1820?]

Ackermann's drawing book for 1824

1824

Map of North America

not before 1634

Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877

Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham

1854

Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781–1850

History of the University of Dublin

[1819-1820]

The art of drawing without a master

[1768]

Ruskin, John, 1819–1900

The stones of Venice

1851-1853

Broughton, Thomas Duer, 1778–1835

Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809

1813

Halfpenny, William, -1755

New designs for Chinese temples, triumphal arches, garden seats, palings... [Read more]

1750-1752

Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)

Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47,... [Read more]

1851

Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?

Illuminated illustrations of Froissart

1845

Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race... [Read more]

1890

Wm Walker & Son (Firm)

Wm. Walker & Son

1891

Field, William, 1854–1932

William Field scrapbook

1895

Smith, John Thomas, 1766–1833

Antiquities of London and its environs

1791-[1800]

Rigaud, Jacques, 1681–1754

A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right... [Read more]

1739

May mutual loves count us blest

mid-19th century

Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774

Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,

1754

J.S. Fry & Sons

Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie

ca. 1909

Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797

Joseph Wright notebook

1775-1780

Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849

An account of the family of Laplanders;

[1822?]

[Almanac for 1881]

[1880]

Rio, Antonio del

Description of the ruins of an ancient city

1822

Wallis's new railway game, or, Tour through England and Wales

[approximately 1844]

Aglio, Agostino, 1777–1857

To Godfrey Wentworth Junr. Esqre. this series of sketches of the interior &... [Read more]

Sept. 1, 1821

Silver palace and the golden poppy, or, The water and fire kings

[between 1837-1840]

Capper, Benjamin Pitts

Cambridgeshire

[1808]

Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895

The house that Paxton built

1851

Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793

The draughtsmen's assistant, or, Drawing made easy

1786

Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888

For life or death

[1880]

Bowles & Carver

Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful... [Read more]

1795]

Society of Dilettanti (London, England)

Antiquities of Ionia,

1769-1915

Office Anthem

[approximately 193-?]

Gibbon, Edward, 1737–1794

Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire

MDCCXCVI [1796]

[Birthday card with floral illustration]

[approximately 1874]

Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823–1875

Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International... [Read more]

1863

Fréart, Roland, sieur de Chambray, 1606–1676

A parallel of the antient architecture with the modern

MDCLXIV [1664]

Perkins, John (Gardener)

Floral designs for the table

1877

In memory of the late John Distance

1854

Ogilby, John, 1600–1676

Africa

MDC LXX [1670]

Rocque, John, -1762

Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton

1754

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788

Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29

1773 January 29

J. Somalvico & Co

Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope

[between 1842 and 1850]

Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828

History of British birds

1797-1804

Newman, Frederick

The curiosities and beauties of England displayed

[1795?]

Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842–1921

Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens

1879-1880

Wharam, Ann

Riding. To the public in general, but more particularly to lovers, learners,... [Read more]

[1790?]

Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves... [Read more]

mid-19th century

A Merry Christmas to you

[1880?]

Bolton, James, active 1775–1795

Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), with hazel (Corylus avellana L.), oak... [Read more]

circa 1768

Gardiner, William, 1809?-1852

Twenty lessons on British mosses, or, First steps to a knowledge of that... [Read more]

1846

The Illustrated London news Colosseum view of London

[1843]

A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us

1736

Howle, J. (Tailor)

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

[approximately 1820-1830]

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936

The absent minded beggar

c1899

Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856

Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington... [Read more]

1814

A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too

mid-19th century

Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883

Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people

[approximately 1850]

Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833

Sixteen scenes taken from The miseries of human life

March 1st 1807

Vues de la ville de Londres

1758

George Wostenholm & Son (Sheffield, England)

Geo. Wostenholm & Son's, Ltd.

[not before 1875]

Waldie, Mrs., active 1808

Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school,... [Read more]

1808

In affectionate remembrance of James Page

1885

Walsh, Thomas, fl. 1801

Journal of the late campaign in Egypt

1803

Fortunio & his seven gifted servants

1846

Parry, William, fl. 1825

The last days of Lord Byron

MDCCCXXV [1825]

Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798

Some account of London

1791

Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767–1840

Modern London

1805

Carroll, Lewis, 1832–1898

Alice's adventures in Wonderland

[1907]

Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)

[Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]

[approximately 1910]

Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?

The compleat gentleman

[1622]

Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England)

[Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]

1812

[The Popish Plot]

[1679?]

In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885

1885

Gandy, Joseph Michael, 1771–1843

Designs for cottages, cottage farms, and other rural buildings

1805

Lear, Edward, 1812–1888

Alphabet

1857