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Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number /
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802. Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime /
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
Jones and Co. (London, England) Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance.
Jones and Co. (London, England)
Now publishing in numbers, price 1s. and in monthly parts, at 2s. each, Commemoration of Hogarth by an edition of his works, commenced exactly a century after their first appearance
[1833?]
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute] /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute]
1992
Moon, Francis Graham, 1796-1871, creator. The Waterloo banquet at Apsley House /
Moon, Francis Graham, 1796–1871
The Waterloo banquet at Apsley House
[1846?]
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ...
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ..
[1788]
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850, ill. History of the University of Dublin /
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781–1850
History of the University of Dublin
[1819-1820]
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England) Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England)
Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
1912-1914
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827. A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland /
Milton, Thomas, 1743?-1827
A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
[1783-1793]
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844. Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country,
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country,
1822
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The architectural antiquities of Great Britain :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The architectural antiquities of Great Britain
1807-1826
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832, engraver, publisher. A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats :
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats
1823
British School. Prospectus and catalogue of the British School :
British School
Prospectus and catalogue of the British School
1802
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795–1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Shirley Smith, Richard, engraver. Messer Pietro mio :
Shirley Smith, Richard
Messer Pietro mio
1985
Szirtes, George, 1948- The burning of the books :
Szirtes, George, 1948–
The burning of the books
2008
Fleece Press. Prospectus for Pen, paper & a box of paints : Albert Rutherson, illustrator and designer for the stage, by Ian Rogerson.
Fleece Press
Prospectus for Pen, paper & a box of paints : Albert Rutherson, illustrator and designer for the stage, by Ian Rogerson
[2015]
Forty sheets to the wind :
Forty sheets to the wind
1999
Brandt, Bill. Brandt nudes :
Brandt, Bill, 1904–1983
Brandt nudes
2004
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022 Ken Campbell archive,
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Ken Campbell archive,
1975-2003
Belt, Richard Claude, 1851-1920. The late Earl of Beaconsfield.
Belt, Richard Claude, 1851–1920
The late Earl of Beaconsfield
[1881?]
Warner, Sylvia Townsend, 1893-1978. Azrael & other poems /
Warner, Sylvia Townsend, 1893–1978
Azrael & other poems
1978
Christie, John, 1945- John Christie archive,
Christie, John, 1945–
John Christie archive,
1975-1995
Fraser, James H. (James Howard), 1934-2013. The paste papers of the Golden Hind Press /
Fraser, James H. (James Howard), 1934–2013
The paste papers of the Golden Hind Press
1983
Blank page.
Blank page
1988-1991
Specimens of James Nisbet & Company's illustrated books.
Specimens of James Nisbet & Company's illustrated books
1857
Craig-Martin, Michael, 1941- artist. Prospectus for Drawings, by Michael Craig-Martin.
Craig–Martin, Michael, Sir, born 1941
Prospectus for Drawings, by Michael Craig-Martin
[2015?]
IvoryPress. Richard Long :
IvoryPress
Richard Long
[2004]
Allix, Susan, 1943-, artist, publisher. [Prospectus for Susan Allix's Small cakes :
Allix, Susan, 1943–
[Prospectus for Susan Allix's Small cakes
2018
Golden Cockerel Press, publisher. [Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]
Golden Cockerel Press
[Prospectus for Somerset Struben de Chair's The silver crescent]
[1943]
Allen Press. A Venetian story
Allen Press
A Venetian story
[1963]
Bligh's voyage in the Resource from Coupang to Batavia :
Bligh's voyage in the Resource from Coupang to Batavia
1937
Combe, William, 1742-1823. Prospectus, The history of Johnny Quae Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
Prospectus, The history of Johnny Quae Genus, the little foundling of the late Doctor Syntax
[1821]
Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519. Messer Pietro mio :
Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480–1519
Messer Pietro mio
1985
Fleece Press. Prospectus for Richard Bawden, his life & work, by Malcolm Yorke.
Fleece Press
Prospectus for Richard Bawden, his life & work, by Malcolm Yorke
2016
Biegel, Peter. Peter Biegel's racing pictures.
Biegel, Peter
Peter Biegel's racing pictures
1983
Prospectus of a new edition of The Anglo-Saxon annals :
Prospectus of a new edition of The Anglo-Saxon annals
[1822?]
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774. Specimen of The vicar of Wakefield :
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
Specimen of The vicar of Wakefield
MDCCCXLIII [1843]
Szirtes, George, 1948- The burning of the books :
Szirtes, George, 1948–
The burning of the books
2008
Greenwood, C. (Christopher), 1786-1855. Historical epitome of the several counties and islands in the United Kingdom :
Greenwood, C. (Christopher), 1786–1855
Historical epitome of the several counties and islands in the United Kingdom
1838?]
On the 1st of February, 1814, was published, no. I, price two shillings, of The new monthly magazine.
On the 1st of February, 1814, was published, no. I, price two shillings, of The new monthly magazine
[1814]
Howitt, Samuel, 1765?-1822. Orme's collection of British field sports :
Howitt, Samuel, 1765?-1822
Orme's collection of British field sports
[1955]
Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647-1680. Perfect and imperfect enjoyments :
Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647–1680
Perfect and imperfect enjoyments
1992
The Highgrove florilegium :
The Highgrove florilegium
[2008]
Williams, John, Esq. The legal and literary journal, and mercantile magazine :
Williams, John, Esq
The legal and literary journal, and mercantile magazine
December 15, 1813
Procktor, Patrick. Patrick Procktor :
Procktor, Patrick, 1936–2003
Patrick Procktor
1985
Peirson, Thomas. Bibliotheca Peirsoniana, or, Catalogue raisonné :
Peirson, Thomas
Bibliotheca Peirsoniana, or, Catalogue raisonné
[1815]
Preparing for the press, a new edition of The Saxon chronicle, with an English translation and notes by the Rev. J. Ingram ... : a reprint of that very valuable Romance of Morte Arthur, with an introduction and notes, in quarto ... : "The poeticall exercises at vacant houres of James the Sixt--King of Scotland," edited by R.P. Gillies, Esq.
Preparing for the press, a new edition of The Saxon chronicle, with an English translation and notes by the Rev. J. Ingram ... : a reprint of that very valuable Romance of Morte Arthur, with an introduction and notes, in quarto ... : "The poeticall exercises at vacant houres of James the Sixt--King of Scotland," edited by R.P. Gillies, Esq
[1822?]
Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877. Le Keux's memorials of Cambridge :
Wright, Thomas, 1810–1877
Le Keux's memorials of Cambridge
[1837?]
Willats, Stephen, 1943- Intervention and audience /
Willats, Stephen, 1943–
Intervention and audience
1984
Craddock & Joy. This day is published, in a thick 8vo volumes of upwards of one thousand pages, price twenty shillings extra boards, or twenty-two shillings calf gilt, Pietas Londinensis :
Craddock & Joy
This day is published, in a thick 8vo volumes of upwards of one thousand pages, price twenty shillings extra boards, or twenty-two shillings calf gilt, Pietas Londinensis
1814
To be published by subscription, two coloured engravings, with descriptive letter-press, of the procession and ceremony of the installation of the Knights of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, from the drawings by Mr. Frederic Nash.
To be published by subscription, two coloured engravings, with descriptive letter-press, of the procession and ceremony of the installation of the Knights of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, from the drawings by Mr. Frederic Nash
[June 1, 1812]
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster
March, 1781
Allix, Susan, 1943-, artist, publisher. [Prospectus for Susan Allix's Sea Air :
Allix, Susan, 1943–
[Prospectus for Susan Allix's Sea Air
2018
IvoryPress. Marc Quinn :
IvoryPress
Marc Quinn
[2017]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, publisher. In the press, and speedily will be published, The dictionary of the English language :
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
In the press, and speedily will be published, The dictionary of the English language
[1814]
IvoryPress. William Kentridge :
IvoryPress
William Kentridge
[2017]
IvoryPress. Anish Kapoor :
IvoryPress
Anish Kapoor
2005
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
November 25, 1782
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. Metamorphoses /
Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
Metamorphoses
1995
This day are published, in three volumes, quarto, price £7:7s. boards, illustrated with 74 plates, printed chiefly from his manuscripts, under the direction of a select committee of civil engineers, Reports, estimates, and treatises, embracing the several subjects of canals, navigable rivers, harbours, piers, bridges, draining, embanking, lighthouses, machinery of various descriptions including fire engines, mills, &c. &c. with other miscellaneous papers drawn up in the course of his employment as a civil engineer, by the late Mr. John Smeaton, F.R.S.
This day are published, in three volumes, quarto, price £7:7s. boards, illustrated with 74 plates, printed chiefly from his manuscripts, under the direction of a select committee of civil engineers, Reports, estimates, and treatises, embracing the several subjects of canals, navigable rivers, harbours, piers, bridges, draining, embanking, lighthouses, machinery of various descriptions including fire engines, mills, &c. &c. with other miscellaneous papers drawn up in the course of his employment as a civil engineer, by the late Mr. John Smeaton, F.R.S
[1812]
Bush, Tracey, book artist. [Prospectus for Tracey Bush's artist book Dusk : British Moths].
Bush, Tracey
[Prospectus for Tracey Bush's artist book Dusk : British Moths]
[2016]
IvoryPress. Francis Bacon :
IvoryPress
Francis Bacon
[2006]
The green book :
The green book
[1985]
To be published by subscription, A collection of select views in Great Britain :
To be published by subscription, A collection of select views in Great Britain
October 1, 1783
In the press, and speedily will be published, part I of Archaica, containing a reprint of scarce Old English tracts, with prefaces and notes, critical and biographical.
In the press, and speedily will be published, part I of Archaica, containing a reprint of scarce Old English tracts, with prefaces and notes, critical and biographical
[1814?]
Prospectus of an entire new and splendid publication, price 7s. 6d. each part, The virtuoso, or, Monthly preceptor of drawing :
Prospectus of an entire new and splendid publication, price 7s. 6d. each part, The virtuoso, or, Monthly preceptor of drawing
[1814?]
Ravilious, Eric William, 1903-1942. Ravilious at war :
Ravilious, Eric William, 1903–1942
Ravilious at war
2002
London & Counties Press Association Limited. Racing at home and abroad :
London & Counties Press Association Limited
Racing at home and abroad
[1923?]
King, Ronald, 1932- book artist. Going, going ... gone! :
King, Ronald, 1932–
Going, going ... gone!
[2013]
Smith, Elder, and Co. Smith, Elder, and Co. advertisements and prospectus.
Smith, Elder, and Co
Smith, Elder, and Co. advertisements and prospectus
1831-1834
King, Ron, 1932-. Daniel King Circle Press archive,
King, Ron, 1932–
Daniel King Circle Press archive,
1967-2003
Sixteen contemporary wood engravers :
Sixteen contemporary wood engravers
1982
King, Ronald, 1932- book artist. Going, going ... gone! /
King, Ronald, 1932–
Going, going ... gone!
2013
This day is published, The morbid anatomy of the liver :
This day is published, The morbid anatomy of the liver
[1812]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, publisher. Prospectus. The history of Little Johnny, the foundling of the late Doctor Syntax :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Prospectus. The history of Little Johnny, the foundling of the late Doctor Syntax
[1821?]
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy. Proposals for publishing by subscription, in three volumes, historical and literary botany :
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
Proposals for publishing by subscription, in three volumes, historical and literary botany
[1826?]
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791. Avis aux souscripteurs :
Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727–1791
Avis aux souscripteurs
[1786]
Prospectus of a new general atlas.
Prospectus of a new general atlas
[1814]
Trollope, Frances Milton, 1780-1863, author Domestic manners of the Americans /
Trollope, Frances Milton, 1780–1863
Domestic manners of the Americans
1832
Youngman, George, publisher. Proposals for publishing by subscription, Elements of chemical science, as applied to the arts and manufactures, and natural phaenomena, by J. Murray, "corresponding" member of the Caledonian Horticultural Society, member of the Norwich Philosophical Society, &c.
Youngman, George
Proposals for publishing by subscription, Elements of chemical science, as applied to the arts and manufactures, and natural phaenomena, by J. Murray, "corresponding" member of the Caledonian Horticultural Society, member of the Norwich Philosophical Society, &c
1814
Nichols, firm, printers (London, England) Prospectus of a work now ready for the press, which under the title of Hibernia, proposes to treat, in an ample manner, of the ecclesiastical, topographical, and monastic antiquities of Ireland :
Nichols, firm, printers (London, England)
Prospectus of a work now ready for the press, which under the title of Hibernia, proposes to treat, in an ample manner, of the ecclesiastical, topographical, and monastic antiquities of Ireland
[ca. 1818?]
Proposals for publishing by subscription the memoirs of Zerah Colburn :
Proposals for publishing by subscription the memoirs of Zerah Colburn
1814
Whittingham and Rowland. Prospectus for publishing by subscription : A work consisting of original academical studies from the human figure :
Whittingham and Rowland
Prospectus for publishing by subscription : A work consisting of original academical studies from the human figure
[1812?]
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. To be published by subscription, a treatise on theology written by Mrs. Lucy Hutchinson ... :
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
To be published by subscription, a treatise on theology written by Mrs. Lucy Hutchinson ...
[1816?]
Jenkins, James, 1753-1831, publisher. On December 1, 1814, will be published, dedicated by permission, to His Grace the Duke of Wellington, No. I of a highly embellished, splendid, and interesting work, to be entitled, The martial achievements of Great Britain and her allies, from the year 1800 to 1814 :
Jenkins, James, 1753–1831
On December 1, 1814, will be published, dedicated by permission, to His Grace the Duke of Wellington, No. I of a highly embellished, splendid, and interesting work, to be entitled, The martial achievements of Great Britain and her allies, from the year 1800 to 1814
1814
Prospectus of a work,
Prospectus of a work,
between 1812 and 1819]
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher) Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings :
Griffiths, Thomas (Publisher)
Prospectus for publishing by subscription, Laporte's progressive lessons in landscape, from nature, in imitation of pencil, from the original drawings
February, 1815
Northcote, James, 1746-1831. Specimen of the wood cuts to Northcote's Fables :
Northcote, James, 1746–1831
Specimen of the wood cuts to Northcote's Fables
[1833]
Barfield, John, active 1790-1842. Just published, in large folio, complete in sixty-four maps, price six guineas, half-bound, a new and greatly improved edition of Lavoisne's genealogical, historical, chronological, & geographical atlas, by C. Gros and J. Aspin :
Barfield, John, active 1790–1842
Just published, in large folio, complete in sixty-four maps, price six guineas, half-bound, a new and greatly improved edition of Lavoisne's genealogical, historical, chronological, & geographical atlas, by C. Gros and J. Aspin
1814
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844. Prospectus of an improved mode of delineating estates.
Hornor, Thomas, 1785–1844
Prospectus of an improved mode of delineating estates
1814
Prospectus of a history of the county palatine and of the city of Chester :
Prospectus of a history of the county palatine and of the city of Chester
[1814?]
Fisher, Roy, 1930-2017. The left-handed Punch :
Fisher, Roy, 1930–2017
The left-handed Punch
1986
Montes de Oca, Marco Antonio, 1932-2009. The heart of the flute /
Montes de Oca, Marco Antonio, 1932–2009
The heart of the flute
c1978
Sauvan, Jean-Baptiste-Balthazar, author. Picturesque tour of the Seine, from Paris to the sea :
Sauvan, Jean-Baptiste-Balthazar
Picturesque tour of the Seine, from Paris to the sea
MDCCCXXI [1821]
T. Osborne and J. Shipton (Firm), publisher. Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, Eden, or, a compleat body of curious and useful gardening.
T. Osborne and J. Shipton (Firm)
Proposals for printing in weekly numbers, Eden, or, a compleat body of curious and useful gardening
August 21, 1756
Congdon, John, publisher. In the press and speedily will be published, in two volumes, royal quarto, with superb embellishments, an historical survey of the country of Cornwall by C.S. Gilbert.
Congdon, John
In the press and speedily will be published, in two volumes, royal quarto, with superb embellishments, an historical survey of the country of Cornwall by C.S. Gilbert
1816
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. Proposals for publishing a picturesque voyage round Great Britain :
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Proposals for publishing a picturesque voyage round Great Britain
1813
Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835. Code of health and longevity :
Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754–1835
Code of health and longevity
[1815]