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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710–1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
Great Britain. Admiralty. Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822, artist. Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster.
Nattes, John Claude, 1765?-1822
Monsieur Nattes, no. 41, Charles Street, Westminster
[approximately 1781?]
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street :
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
Cowley, Charlotte. The ladies history of England :
Cowley, Charlotte
The ladies history of England
1780 [i.e. 1781]
Greenwood, Jonathan, author. The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain.
Greenwood, Jonathan
The sailing and fighting instructions, or, Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain
[1715?]
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801. A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth :
Rice, Edmund Nagle, -1801
A plan of mathematical learning taught in the Royal Academy, Portsmouth
approximately 1798-1799
Wells, William Frederick, 1762-1836, creator. A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure :
Wells, William Frederick, 1762–1836
A new and compendious treatise of anatomy and proportions of the human figure
1796
Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763-1813. Flora of the British Isles.
Burges, Mary Anne, 1763–1813
Flora of the British Isles
circa 1790-1810?
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital :
A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital
[1752]
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester :
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company :
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
William's return.
William's return
[18th century]
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. The virtuosi's museum :
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
The virtuosi's museum
1778[-1781]
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
Letters of administration of William Morgan.
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft :
A correct plan and elevation of the famous French raft
Feby. 1st 1798
Angus, William, 1752-1821, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales :
Angus, William, 1752–1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745. Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation :
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation
1742
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. History of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1797-1804
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. The history of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England begun in the year 1641 :
Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609–1674
The history of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England begun in the year 1641
1702-1704
Tracy, Thomas. Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition :
Tracy, Thomas
Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition
1732
The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
A fourth book, containing twelve imitations of drawings, of modern carriages
[1797]
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The Vitruvian principles of architecture, practically demonstrated :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
The Vitruvian principles of architecture, practically demonstrated
1737
Newmarket, Mildenhall, and Swaffham stage waggons :
Newmarket, Mildenhall, and Swaffham stage waggons
1796
Cut-paper flower arrangements.
Cut-paper flower arrangements
London?,
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793. [Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793].
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793
[Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793]
1793
An account of the charges for catching the red deer out of the woods of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Salsbury at Hatfield, from Novre. the 9th, 1734, to February the 2nd 1734/5.
An account of the charges for catching the red deer out of the woods of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Salsbury at Hatfield, from Novre. the 9th, 1734, to February the 2nd 1734/5
1735
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party.
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. [A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
Newman, Frederick. The curiosities and beauties of England displayed.
Newman, Frederick
The curiosities and beauties of England displayed
[1795?]
Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826.
Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826
circa 1700-1900
Lingley, John (Brewer) [Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783].
Lingley, John (Brewer)
[Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783]
1783
The picturesque beauties of Shakspeare :
The picturesque beauties of Shakspeare
[1787]
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake
12th May 1794
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory :
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory
[approximately 1784?]
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX.
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX
[1798]
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of all the materials of the dwelling-house, out-houses, &c. of His Grace James Duke of Chandos :
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720–1749
A catalogue of all the materials of the dwelling-house, out-houses, &c. of His Grace James Duke of Chandos
[1747]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. History of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
History of British birds
1797 [i.e. 1798]-1804
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improv'd :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improv'd
1720
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. [Catalog for Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory]
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
[Catalog for Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory]
[1784?]
The combat with the giant :
The combat with the giant
September 1st, 1796
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile
[1799]
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767. A new book of stags /
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698–1767
A new book of stags
[ca. 1730]
Roberts, John (Hosier), creator. [Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin].
Roberts, John (Hosier)
[Billhead of John Roberts, hosier, London, recording purchases by B. Buggin]
1773
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. Buck's antiquities; or venerable remains of above four hundred castles, monasteries, palaces, &c. &c. in England and Wales.
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
Buck's antiquities; or venerable remains of above four hundred castles, monasteries, palaces, &c. &c. in England and Wales
1774
Collins, Patrick, -1781. Will of Patrick Collins.
Collins, Patrick, -1781
Will of Patrick Collins
1781
Tomlinson, Kellom, ill. The art of dancing explained by reading and figures :
Tomlinson, Kellom
The art of dancing explained by reading and figures
MDCCXXXV [1735]
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824. Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards :
Jones, Edward, 1752–1824
Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards
1784
A political and satirical history of the years 1756, 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760 :
A political and satirical history of the years 1756, 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760
[1763?]
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765, author, illustrator, publisher. Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art :
Stukeley, William, 1687–1765
Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities and remarkable curiositys in nature or art
MDCCXXIV [1724]
An arithmetical pastime :
An arithmetical pastime
April 19th, 1798
Campbell, Colen, 1676-1729, author, illustrator. Vitruvius Britannicus, or, The British architect :
Campbell, Colen, 1676–1729
Vitruvius Britannicus, or, The British architect
MDCCXV-MDCCLXXI [1715-1771]
Land tax bill for William Bourn, April 5th, 1798.
Land tax bill for William Bourn, April 5th, 1798
1798
Gough, Richard, 1735-1809. Sepulchral monuments in Great Britain;
Gough, Richard, 1735–1809
Sepulchral monuments in Great Britain;
1786-1796
Historical descriptions of new and elegant picturesque views of the antiquities of England and Wales :
Historical descriptions of new and elegant picturesque views of the antiquities of England and Wales
[1786]
Walker, Augustine, artist. Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Defiance.
Walker, Augustine
Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Defiance
1762
Darly, M. (Mary), engraver. Hinton & Lock :
Darly, M. (Mary)
Hinton & Lock
[not after 1778]
John Palmer mail coach token.
John Palmer mail coach token
1797
Britannia illustrata, or, Views of all the palaces, several seats and other publick buildings of England, very neatly engrav'd =
Britannia illustrata, or, Views of all the palaces, several seats and other publick buildings of England, very neatly engrav'd =
1724
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. A collection of English grasses.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
A collection of English grasses
circa 1792-1808
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. H. Repton, landscape gardener
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
H. Repton, landscape gardener
[ca. 1797?]
Edwards, George, 1694-1773, author, engraver. Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds :
Edwards, George, 1694–1773
Selections from George Edwards' A natural history of uncommon birds
approximately 1746
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759-1806. Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759–1806
Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785
1785
The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints :
The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints
[1792-1802]
Jones, William, -1757. The gentlemen's or builder's companion :
Jones, William, -1757
The gentlemen's or builder's companion
1736]
Orme, Daniel, 1766-1837, engraver. D. Orme, historical engraver to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Orme, Daniel, 1766–1837
D. Orme, historical engraver to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
[between 1792 and 1797]
Lloyd, Mr., active 1795, creator. Bill for school expenses for Cyrill Clough, at Henry Lloyd's school.
Lloyd, Mr., active 1795
Bill for school expenses for Cyrill Clough, at Henry Lloyd's school
1795
Walker, Augustine, artist. Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Sutherland.
Walker, Augustine
Cut-paper diorama of the HMS Sutherland
1763
[Metamorphic pictures].
[Metamorphic pictures]
[circa 1775]
Romney, George, 1734-1802. Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
Romney, George, 1734-1802. Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734–1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
[All the bubbles]
[All the bubbles]
[1720]
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England.
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act for better preservation of the game, within that part of Great Britain called England
1770
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield].
[Commercial traveler's catalog of silver-plated ware, possibly made in Sheffield]
[ca. 1780]
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom.
A new display of the beauties of England, or, A description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, royal palaces, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the kingdom
1776
Halfpenny, William, -1755. Six new designs for convenient farm-houses :
Halfpenny, William, -1755
Six new designs for convenient farm-houses
1751
Mudge, William, 1762-1820. An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ...
Mudge, William, 1762–1820
An account of the operations carried on for accomplishing a trigonometrical survey of England and Wales ..
1799-1811
Poggi, A. C. de, creator. At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy :
Poggi, A. C. de
At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy
1795
[Selections from A new book of landskips].
[Selections from A new book of landskips]
[1776]
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751-1820. Original designs in architecture :
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751–1820
Original designs in architecture
MDCCLXXX [1780]-1797
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759