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Great Britain. An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual.
Great Britain
An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual
[1711]
Smellie, William. Notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
Notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Hermelin, Samuel Gustaf Benzelstierna, friherre, 1744-1820. Geographiske chartor öfver Swerige :
Hermelin, Samuel Gustaf Benzelstierna, friherre, 1744–1820
Geographiske chartor öfver Swerige
1797-1807
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine, capital and valuable collection of pictures, the property of a Nobleman :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a genuine, capital and valuable collection of pictures, the property of a Nobleman
[1794]
Florentin, Honoré, auctioneer, publisher. Notice de quelques bon tableaux de différens maitres :
Florentin, Honoré
Notice de quelques bon tableaux de différens maitres
MDCCLXXVIII [1778]
J. & S. Kelly (London, England) J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token.
J. & S. Kelly (London, England)
J. & S. Kelly saddlery halfpenny token
1794
A new version of the Psalms of David /
A new version of the Psalms of David
1782
Account of pictures, chiefly original portraits, extant about AD 1769.
Account of pictures, chiefly original portraits, extant about AD 1769
1769
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739-1821. Edgeworthstown archive,
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739–1821
Edgeworthstown archive,
1796-1815
Wyld, Samuel, author. The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy :
Wyld, Samuel
The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy
[approximately 1737]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Cantabrigia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Cantabrigia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks. New remarks of London
Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks
New remarks of London
1732
The Critical review, or, Annals of literature.
The Critical review, or, Annals of literature
1756-1817
Faden, William, 1749-1836. The United States of North America, with the British territories and those of Spain, according to the treaty of 1784
Faden, William, 1749–1836
The United States of North America, with the British territories and those of Spain, according to the treaty of 1784
1793
Hirasawa, Kyokuzan, 1733-1791, author. Kayō hisō.
Hirasawa, Kyokuzan, 1733–1791
Kayō hisō
Kansei 1 [1789] shinsen
John Howard halfpenny token.
John Howard halfpenny token
[1794?]
A new and accurate description of the present great roads and the principal cross roads of England and Wales, :
A new and accurate description of the present great roads and the principal cross roads of England and Wales,
1756
English, Harriet. Conversations and amusing tales :
English, Harriet
Conversations and amusing tales
1799
Kennett, White, 1660-1728, author. Bibliothecae Americanae primordia :
Kennett, White, 1660–1728
Bibliothecae Americanae primordia
1713 [i.e. 1714]
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Rural architecture in the Chinese taste :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Rural architecture in the Chinese taste
1752
Dodington, George Bubb, Baron of Melcombe Regis, 1691-1762. The diary of the late George Bubb Dodington, baron of Melcombe Regis :
Dodington, George Bubb, Baron of Melcombe Regis, 1691–1762
The diary of the late George Bubb Dodington, baron of Melcombe Regis
1785
Gay, John, 1685-1732. Fables /
Gay, John, 1685–1732
Fables
1779
Entick, John, 1703?-1773. A new and accurate history and survey of London, Westminster, Southwark, and places adjacent :
Entick, John, 1703?-1773
A new and accurate history and survey of London, Westminster, Southwark, and places adjacent
1766
Peck, Francis, 1692-1743. Desiderata curiosa, or, A collection of divers scarce and curious pieces relating chiefly to matters of English history :
Peck, Francis, 1692–1743
Desiderata curiosa, or, A collection of divers scarce and curious pieces relating chiefly to matters of English history
1779
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and capital collection of pictures, by the most celebrated masters, of that late great and learned physician, Doctor Richard Mead, deceased : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 20th, 21st, and 22d of this instant March 1754 : the said collection will be exhibited to publick view from Monday the 18th instant, till the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day at twelve-o'clock : catalogues of which may be had gratis, at Mr. Langford's in the Great Piazza aforesaid : conditions of sale as usual.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of the genuine and capital collection of pictures, by the most celebrated masters, of that late great and learned physician, Doctor Richard Mead, deceased : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 20th, 21st, and 22d of this instant March 1754 : the said collection will be exhibited to publick view from Monday the 18th instant, till the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day at twelve-o'clock : catalogues of which may be had gratis, at Mr. Langford's in the Great Piazza aforesaid : conditions of sale as usual
[1754]
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719-1784, cartographer. Cambridgeshire
Kitchin, Thomas, 1719–1784
Cambridgeshire
1747
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688, author. The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come.
Bunyan, John, 1628–1688
The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come
1726
Orsbridge, Philip, -1767, illustrator. Britannia's triumph in the year MDCCLXII :
Orsbridge, Philip, -1767
Britannia's triumph in the year MDCCLXII
MDCCLXVI [1766]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small but well-chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small but well-chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
1791
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of select and beautiful cabinet pictures, the undoubted works of the most celebrated esteemed Dutch and Flemish Masters :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of select and beautiful cabinet pictures, the undoubted works of the most celebrated esteemed Dutch and Flemish Masters
[1795]
British curiosities in art and nature :
British curiosities in art and nature
1721
Hamilton, Anthony, Count, approximately 1646-1720, author. Memoirs of Count Grammont /
Hamilton, Anthony, Count, approximately 1646–1720
Memoirs of Count Grammont
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Select architecture :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Select architecture
MDCCLVII [1757]
Boswell, James, 1740-1795. An account of Corsica :
Boswell, James, 1740–1795
An account of Corsica
1768
Ireland, Samuel, -1800, engraver. Picturesque views on the upper, or Warwickshire Avon :
Ireland, Samuel, died 1800
Picturesque views on the upper, or Warwickshire Avon
1795
Miller, Anna Riggs, Lady, 1741-1781. Letters from Italy :
Miller, Anna Riggs, Lady, 1741–1781
Letters from Italy
1777
A new critical review of the publick buildings, statues and ornaments, in and about London and Westminster.
A new critical review of the publick buildings, statues and ornaments, in and about London and Westminster
1736
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744. The compleat sportsman ... Part I. Containing the nature and various kinds of game ... Part II. Of the ... erecting and management of parks, warrens, &c. of hunting the buck, doe, &c., ... Part III. Of fish and fishing ...
Jacob, Giles, 1686–1744
The compleat sportsman ... Part I. Containing the nature and various kinds of game ... Part II. Of the ... erecting and management of parks, warrens, &c. of hunting the buck, doe, &c., ... Part III. Of fish and fishing ..
1718
Journal dédié a Monsieur frere du roi :
Journal dédié a Monsieur frere du roi
Doddridge, John, Sir, 1555-1628, author. An historical account of the ancient and modern state of the principality of Wales, dutchy of Cornwall, and earldom of Chester /
Doddridge, John, Sir, 1555–1628
An historical account of the ancient and modern state of the principality of Wales, dutchy of Cornwall, and earldom of Chester
1714
Packe, Christopher, 1686-1749. Ankographia, sive, Convallium descriptio :
Packe, Christopher, 1686–1749
Ankographia, sive, Convallium descriptio
1743
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and the contiguous buildings :
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and the contiguous buildings
1755
Grierson, George, -1753. A mapp of the kingdom of Ireland :
Grierson, George, -1753
A mapp of the kingdom of Ireland
1740]
Sotheby, William, 1757-1833. A tour through parts of Wales :
Sotheby, William, 1757–1833
A tour through parts of Wales
1794
Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, down to the present times :
Biographia britannica, or, The lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland, from the earliest ages, down to the present times
1747-1766
Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687. The works of Edmund Waller, esqr., in verse and prose :
Waller, Edmund, 1606–1687
The works of Edmund Waller, esqr., in verse and prose
MDCCXXIX [1729]
Norden, Frederik Ludvig, 1708-1742, ill. Drawings of some ruins and colossal statues at Thebes in Egypt :
Norden, Frederik Ludvig, 1708–1742
Drawings of some ruins and colossal statues at Thebes in Egypt
MDCCXLI [1741]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Voyage en différentes parties de l'Angleterre :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Voyage en différentes parties de l'Angleterre
1789
Noel, Amelia, 1759-1818. [Views in Kent].
Noel, Amelia, 1759–1818
[Views in Kent]
1797]
Foulis, Robert, 1707-1776. A catalogue of pictures, composed and painted chiefly by the most admired masters of the Roman, Florentine, Parman, Bolognese, Venetian, Flemish, and French schools :
Foulis, Robert, 1707–1776
A catalogue of pictures, composed and painted chiefly by the most admired masters of the Roman, Florentine, Parman, Bolognese, Venetian, Flemish, and French schools
1776
Scheibler, Carl Friedrich. Reisen, Entdeckungen und Unternehmungen des Schifs-Capitain Johann Schmidt, oder John Smith :
Scheibler, Carl Friedrich
Reisen, Entdeckungen und Unternehmungen des Schifs-Capitain Johann Schmidt, oder John Smith
1782
Boswell, James, 1740-1795. The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Boswell, James, 1740–1795
The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D
1785
Duclos, R. Dictionnaire bibliographique, historique, et critique, des livres rares, precieux, singuliers, curieux, estimés, et recherchés :
Duclos, R
Dictionnaire bibliographique, historique, et critique, des livres rares, precieux, singuliers, curieux, estimés, et recherchés
1790
Aheron, John, author, illustrator, publisher. A general treatise of architecture :
Aheron, John
A general treatise of architecture
MDCCLIV [1754]
Dixon, Thomas. A treatise on the nature and true foundation of breeding cocks /
Dixon, Thomas
A treatise on the nature and true foundation of breeding cocks
1744
Dallaway, James, 1763-1834. Constantinople ancient and modern :
Dallaway, James, 1763–1834
Constantinople ancient and modern
1797
Geissler, G. Hausirer in Gruppen von 2. fig. :
Geissler, G
Hausirer in Gruppen von 2. fig.
1799
Hall, James, Sir, 1761-1832. Essay on the origin and principles of gothic architecture /
Hall, James, Sir, 1761–1832
Essay on the origin and principles of gothic architecture
1798?]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on the river Wye,
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the river Wye,
1792
Thomas, William, 1670-1738. Antiquitates prioratus Majoris Malverne in argo Wicciensi.
Thomas, William, 1670–1738
Antiquitates prioratus Majoris Malverne in argo Wicciensi
1725
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757-1810. ... Costumes des représentans du peuple,
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757–1810
... Costumes des représentans du peuple,
1796
Du Resnel, Mr. (Jean François du Bellay), 1692-1761. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture et l'architecture
Du Resnel, Mr. (Jean François du Bellay), 1692–1761
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture et l'architecture
1751
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... to which is added, a method of casting amber ...
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... to which is added, a method of casting amber ..
1757
Le Gallois, Pierre, fl. 1680. A critical and historical account of all the celebrated libraries in foreign countries,
Le Gallois, Pierre, fl. 1680
A critical and historical account of all the celebrated libraries in foreign countries,
1826
Supplement a la Bibliographie instructive, ou, Catalogue des livres du cabinet de feu M. Louis Jean Gaignat ... /
Supplement a la Bibliographie instructive, ou, Catalogue des livres du cabinet de feu M. Louis Jean Gaignat ...
1769
Whyte, Alexander. An account of the trial of Alexander Whyte, baker, for a false, malicious, and seditious libel :
Whyte, Alexander
An account of the trial of Alexander Whyte, baker, for a false, malicious, and seditious libel
[1793]
Rocque, John, -1762. A scenographic plan of the city of the kings :
Rocque, John, -1762
A scenographic plan of the city of the kings
1755
Tresham, Henry, 1749?-1814. Le avventure di Saffo.
Tresham, Henry, 1749?-1814
Le avventure di Saffo
1784
Vertue, George, 1684-1756, author. A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar, :
Vertue, George, 1684–1756
A description of the works of the ingenious delineator and engraver Wenceslaus Hollar,
MDCCXLV. [1745]
D'Houdan Atlas National de France.
D'Houdan
Atlas National de France
[1793?]
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer. A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures
[1798]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1792
A new book of shipping :
A new book of shipping
1796
Decker, Paul. Chinese architecture, civil and ornamental :
Decker, Paul
Chinese architecture, civil and ornamental
MDCCLIX [1759]
Momoro, Antoine François, 1756-1794. Traité élémentaire de l'imprimerie, ou, Le manuel de l'imprimeur :
Momoro, Antoine François, 1756–1794
Traité élémentaire de l'imprimerie, ou, Le manuel de l'imprimeur
1796
The royal geographical amusement, or, The European traveller /
The royal geographical amusement, or, The European traveller
1770
Rocque, John, -1762. An exact survey of the city and suburbs of Dublin :
Rocque, John, -1762
An exact survey of the city and suburbs of Dublin
1756
Rocque, John, -1762. A map of the kingdom of Ireland :
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of the kingdom of Ireland
[between 1762 and 1773]
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760. A survey of the cathedrals of York, Durham, Carlisle, Chester, Man, Lichfield, Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, and Bristol :
Willis, Browne, 1682–1760
A survey of the cathedrals of York, Durham, Carlisle, Chester, Man, Lichfield, Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, and Bristol
1727-1730
Berenger, Richard, 1719 or 1720-1782, author. The history and art of horsemanship /
Berenger, Richard, 1719 or 1720–1782
The history and art of horsemanship
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795, author, publisher. A concise account of North America :
Rogers, Robert, 1731–1795
A concise account of North America
MDCCLXV [1765]
Darell, William, -1580. The history of Dover Castle /
Darell, William, -1580
The history of Dover Castle
1797
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802, author. The chronicle of England /
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
The chronicle of England
MDCCLXXVII-MDCCLXXVIII [1777-1778]
Anstey, Christopher, 1724-1805. An election ball :
Anstey, Christopher, 1724–1805
An election ball
1776
Price, William. Glass painting revived.
Price, William
Glass painting revived
ca. 1720?]
Carletti, Giuseppe. Le antiche camere delle terme di Tito e le loro pitture restituite al pubblico da Ludovico Mirri Romano,
Carletti, Giuseppe
Le antiche camere delle terme di Tito e le loro pitture restituite al pubblico da Ludovico Mirri Romano,
1776
Taylor, Silas, 1624-1678. The history and antiquities of Harwich and Davercourt, in the county of Essex, /
Taylor, Silas, 1624–1678
The history and antiquities of Harwich and Davercourt, in the county of Essex,
MDCCXXXII [1732]
The world displayed, or, A curious collection of voyages and travels :
The world displayed, or, A curious collection of voyages and travels
1760-1761
Whitehouse, John, 1756?-1824. An elegiac ode to the memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds :
Whitehouse, John, 1756?-1824
An elegiac ode to the memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds
1792
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751-1824. The landscape :
Knight, Richard Payne, 1751–1824
The landscape
1795
Daulby, Daniel. A descriptive catalogue of the works of Rembrandt :
Daulby, Daniel
A descriptive catalogue of the works of Rembrandt
1796
Geschichte der See-Reisen und Entdeckungen im Süd-Meer welche auf Befehl Sr. Grossbrittanischen Majestät unternommen :
Geschichte der See-Reisen und Entdeckungen im Süd-Meer welche auf Befehl Sr. Grossbrittanischen Majestät unternommen
1774
Cartwright, Mr., engraver. Six sketches in aquatinta /
Cartwright, Mr.
Six sketches in aquatinta
[1791]
Martin, J. B. Collection de figures theatrales.
Martin, J. B
Collection de figures theatrales
[1775]
Miller, J. (John), architect. The country gentleman's architect :
Miller, J. (John), architect
The country gentleman's architect
1791
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772. Description geographique des isles Antilles possédées par les Anglois.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703–1772
Description geographique des isles Antilles possédées par les Anglois
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727-1785. Gemmarum antiquarum delectus.
Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727–1785
Gemmarum antiquarum delectus
ca. 1781
Barry, James, 1741-1806. A letter to the Dilettanti Society,
Barry, James, 1741–1806
A letter to the Dilettanti Society,
1799
Piles, Roger de, 1635-1709. The principles of painting ...
Piles, Roger de, 1635–1709
The principles of painting ..
1743
Hutton, William, 1723-1815. The history of Derby; from the remote ages of antiquity to the year MDCCXCI.
Hutton, William, 1723–1815
The history of Derby; from the remote ages of antiquity to the year MDCCXCI
1791