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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]
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, author. Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
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]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Views in Rome and its environs.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Views in Rome and its environs
1841
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888. Alphabet.
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Alphabet
1857
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Hogarth moralized :
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist. Picturesque views in England and Wales /
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist, etcher, publisher. No. [blank] of Liber studiorum :
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
No. [blank] of Liber studiorum
[1807-1819]
Shoubridge, James. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
Howle, J. (Tailor), creator. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria :
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
Dean's steam-boat alphabet :
Dean's steam-boat alphabet
[1855?]
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637-1714. A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after.
Le Clerc, Sébastien, 1637–1714
A book of landskips & buildings pleasant & useful for youth to draw after
[between 1726 and 1736]
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760–1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert) A new pocket sketch book :
Guest, T. R. (Thomas Robert)
A new pocket sketch book
1807
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818-1878. Annals of the artists of Spain /
Stirling Maxwell, William, 1818–1878
Annals of the artists of Spain
1848
The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter /
The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter
[1800?]
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
[approximately 1870]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Dry drug jar.
Dry drug jar
circa 1740
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Liverine Limited (Firm). Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
Liverine Limited (Firm)
Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
[1920?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653-1702. The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale /
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653–1702
The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale
1711
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, artist. Myriorama.
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Myriorama
[1824]
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
Parmenter, S., active 1821. An elegy :
Parmenter, S., active 1821
An elegy
[1821?]
Capper, Benjamin Pitts, cartographer. Cambridgeshire :
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Cambridgeshire
[1808]
[India Orientalis].
[India Orientalis]
1597[-1628]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), male, with Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Red crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), male, with Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798-1872, ill. Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris /
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798–1872
Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris
1833
Apolla Quadrille Party
Apolla Quadrille Party
[approximately 1860?]
Diorama, Regent's Park :
Diorama, Regent's Park
[1837?]
Neade, William, author. Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto.
Neade, William
Obiections against the vse of the bovv vvith the pike: and the answers thereunto
[approximately 1630]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828, engraver. The dove and the bee :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The dove and the bee
1818?
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England), creator. Constable & Compy :
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England)
Constable & Compy
[approximately 1850]
Nightingall, Miles, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
W. Alexander & Son, creator. W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders :
W. Alexander & Son
W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders
[approximately 1830?]
Waddington, George, 1793-1869. Journal of a visit to some parts of Ethiopia /
Waddington, George, 1793–1869
Journal of a visit to some parts of Ethiopia
1822
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803-1902. Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects.
Cooper, Thomas Sidney, 1803–1902
Thomas Sydney Cooper's cattle subjects
[Published by E. Gambart & Co.],
W.T. Copeland & Sons. Portrait plate of Albert Smith.
W.T. Copeland & Sons
Portrait plate of Albert Smith
circa [1859?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Basebé, Charles Jones, approximately 1818-1880, lithographer. The cabinet :
Basebé, Charles Jones, approximately 1818–1880
The cabinet
[1841?]
Wild flowers and their teachings.
Wild flowers and their teachings
1848
Stencilled friezes.
Stencilled friezes
[ca. 1900?]
Atkinson, George Francklin, ill. "Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India /
Atkinson, George Francklin
"Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India
[1859]
Specimens of sea weed.
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
John V. Harrison & Co., creator, publisher. John V. Harrison & Co. :
John V. Harrison & Co.
John V. Harrison & Co.
[approximately 1840?]
The Chinese sensitive leaf.
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[approximately 184-?]
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600-1644, cartographer. Marchionatus Brandenburgicus /
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Marchionatus Brandenburgicus
[ca. 1681]
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849, author, illustrator. Six months' residence and travels in Mexico :
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
Six months' residence and travels in Mexico
1824
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ...
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
Our Boys Clothing Company. "Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book.
Our Boys Clothing Company
"Our Boys" Clothing Company's universal progressive drawing book
[ca. 1885?]
The brigand.
The brigand
[between 1840-1850]
Celebrated horses of America /
Celebrated horses of America
1881-1882
W., Ellen. Album of cut-paper flowers.
W., Ellen
Album of cut-paper flowers
circa 1835
Fisher, George (Barber) George Fisher :
Fisher, George (Barber)
George Fisher
mid-19th century
Pizarro :
Pizarro
[between 1850--1862]
Lankester, Phebe, 1825-1900. Wild flowers worth notice :
Lankester, Phebe, 1825–1900
Wild flowers worth notice
1861
Blunt, John, surgeon. Practical farriery, or, The complete directory :
Blunt, John, surgeon
Practical farriery, or, The complete directory
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Pike & Garnham, creator. Pike & Garnham, linen drapers, silk mercers & hosiers : 12, Red Lion Street, Holborn.
Pike & Garnham
Pike & Garnham, linen drapers, silk mercers & hosiers : 12, Red Lion Street, Holborn
[1830?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. A present from the Crystal Palace.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
A present from the Crystal Palace
[1868?]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. Gerardi de Lairesse, Leodiensis pictoris, Opus elegantissimum.
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
Gerardi de Lairesse, Leodiensis pictoris, Opus elegantissimum
[ca. 1690?]
Cazabon, Michel Jean, 1813-1888. Views of Trinidad from drawings /
Cazabon, Michel Jean, 1813–1888
Views of Trinidad from drawings
1851
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885, artist. Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides
1851
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
Reeves & Sons (London, England) Box of pigments and implements for painting on china.
Reeves & Sons (London, England)
Box of pigments and implements for painting on china
ca. 1880
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Harlequin & little Tom Tucker
[between 1835-1837]
Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[approximately 1880]
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple :
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, creator. [Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]
[approximately 1970?]
Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
between 1700 and 1725
Uncle Tom's cabin :
Uncle Tom's cabin
1852
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ..
mid-19th century
Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables.
Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables
1860-1862
Medical miscellany.
Medical miscellany
second half of the 15th century
Yarmouth :
Yarmouth
[approximately 1880?]
In loving memory of George Bye :
In loving memory of George Bye
1895
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York), creator. The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York.
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York
1851
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]
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top].
[Folded sheet of stationery with engraved satirical vignette at top]
Octr 11, [18]51
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker), creator. Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park.
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)
Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park
1851
George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities :
George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities
[approximately 1846?]
Caddy, John Herbert, 1801-1883, artist. Scenery of the Windward & Leeward Islands /
Caddy, John Herbert, 1801–1883
Scenery of the Windward & Leeward Islands
[1837]
Driver & Shaw. Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials :
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
St. John Ambulance Association. Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use.
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
[One cut-paper work].
[One cut-paper work]
[approximately 1880]
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?]
Panorama, Leicester-Square
Panorama, Leicester-Square
[1793]
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
[The Souvenir Rose].
[The Souvenir Rose]
[approximately 1865?]
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich.
The majestic game of the Asiatic ostrich
[approximately 1825]