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Hieover, Harry, 1796-1859. A treatise on the proper condition for all horses /
Hieover, Harry, 1796–1859
A treatise on the proper condition for all horses
1852
Eardley-Wilmot, John E. (John Eardley), Sir, 1810-1892, author. A famous fox-hunter : reminiscences of the late T.A. Smith, Esq., or, The pursuits of an English country gentleman /
Eardley-Wilmot, John E. (John Eardley), Sir, 1810–1892
A famous fox-hunter : reminiscences of the late T.A. Smith, Esq., or, The pursuits of an English country gentleman
1893
Racing rhymes /
Racing rhymes
1986
Bruce, Michael William Selby, Sir, 11th bart., 1894- Songs from the saddle;
Bruce, Michael William Selby, Sir, 11th bart., 1894–
Songs from the saddle;
1917
Wilson, Rachel. [Fire book].
Wilson, Rachel
[Fire book]
[2007]
Collection of letterheads.
Collection of letterheads
not before 1863
Moon, William, 1819-1894. Reading for the blind /
Moon, William, 1819–1894
Reading for the blind
[not before 1882]
Fairnington, Mark, 1957- Mark Fairnington, Unnatural history :
Fairnington, Mark, 1957–
Mark Fairnington, Unnatural history
2012
Rindl, Deb. Six of one-- /
Rindl, Deb
Six of one--
1998]
Avon, author. How I became a sportsman :
Avon
How I became a sportsman
1888
Bathurst, Seymour Henry Bathurst, 7th earl, 1864-1943. The Earl Spencer's and Mr. John Warde's hounds, with a hunting diary, accounts of some remarkable runs, hound lists and pedigrees, 1739-1825.
Bathurst, Seymour Henry Bathurst, 7th earl, 1864–1943
The Earl Spencer's and Mr. John Warde's hounds, with a hunting diary, accounts of some remarkable runs, hound lists and pedigrees, 1739-1825
1932]
Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878. Holmby house,
Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821–1878
Holmby house,
1860?
Nimrod, 1778-1843. Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton ... :
Nimrod, 1778–1843
Memoirs of the life of the late John Mytton ...
1835
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]
Barker, Robert, 1739-1806. Now exhibiting in the second circle, a view of Edinburgh and the surrounding country :
Barker, Robert, 1739–1806
Now exhibiting in the second circle, a view of Edinburgh and the surrounding country
1806
The 192nd Derby Stakes :
The 192nd Derby Stakes
[1971]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851. Tutors assistant /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
Tutors assistant
1823
Young, Percy M. (Percy Marshall), 1912-2004. Stravinsky /
Young, Percy M. (Percy Marshall), 1912–2004
Stravinsky
1969
Heath-Stubbs, John, 1918-2006. Buzz buzz :
Heath-Stubbs, John, 1918–2006
Buzz buzz
1981
Lee, Brian North. Richard Shirley Smith /
Lee, Brian North
Richard Shirley Smith
1987
King, Ronald, 1932- book artist. Armadillo /
King, Ronald, 1932–
Armadillo
2012
The Myriopticon :
The Myriopticon
[1868?]
Jewitt, Llewellynn Frederick William, 1816-1886, author. Haddon Hall /
Jewitt, Llewellynn Frederick William, 1816–1886
Haddon Hall
[approximately 1880?]
The late Duke of Wellington :
The late Duke of Wellington
[1852]
Cambridge.
Cambridge
[1899?]
Powys, Llewelyn, 1884-1939, author. The book of days of Llewelyn Powys :
Powys, Llewelyn, 1884–1939
The book of days of Llewelyn Powys
1937
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975- book artist. Assembly /
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Assembly
[2014]
Welch, Corinne, book artist. Ten trees.
Welch, Corinne
Ten trees
[2014]
Morpeth, Sarah, artist. Two cut paper Christmas cards.
Morpeth, Sarah
Two cut paper Christmas cards
[2014?]
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]
Phillips, Nicholas, artist. [Tales from the floating world].
Phillips, Nicholas
[Tales from the floating world]
[1982]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of those highly celebrated and matchless chef d'œuvres of the Italian and English schools, viz. the Madonna del Sacco by Andrea del Sarto, and the Niobe, by the immortal Wilson :
Christie, James
A catalogue of those highly celebrated and matchless chef d'œuvres of the Italian and English schools, viz. the Madonna del Sacco by Andrea del Sarto, and the Niobe, by the immortal Wilson
[1806]
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782. Pantograph.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705–1782
Pantograph
between 1756 and 1778
In loving memory of Arthur Charles :
In loving memory of Arthur Charles
1922
Crawley, Margaret, 1880-1955. Margaret Crawley whitework band sampler.
Crawley, Margaret, 1880–1955
Margaret Crawley whitework band sampler
1897
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small part of the valuable collection of pictures of the Countess De Grey, deceased, and the household furniture, pier glasses, &c. at Her Ladyship's late residence, St. James's Square : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie & Manson, on the premises, on Wednesday, July 3m 1833, and following day, at one o'clock precisely.
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of a small part of the valuable collection of pictures of the Countess De Grey, deceased, and the household furniture, pier glasses, &c. at Her Ladyship's late residence, St. James's Square : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie & Manson, on the premises, on Wednesday, July 3m 1833, and following day, at one o'clock precisely
[1833]
Exeter Hall exhibition of paintings, illustrative of sacred history, by ancient masters.
Exeter Hall exhibition of paintings, illustrative of sacred history, by ancient masters
[1832]
Ackermann, Suardy & Co. Patent water-proof manufactories.
Ackermann, Suardy & Co
Patent water-proof manufactories
[1802?]
S. Leigh Sotheby & Co., auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very beautiful collection of highly finished and illumined miniature paintings :
S. Leigh Sotheby & Co.
Catalogue of the very beautiful collection of highly finished and illumined miniature paintings
[1838]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very celebrated gallery of pictures of the late Sir Simon H. Clarke, Bart. removed from Oakhill, Herts :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very celebrated gallery of pictures of the late Sir Simon H. Clarke, Bart. removed from Oakhill, Herts
[1840]
John Dickinson & Co. The firm of John Dickinson and Company Limited :
John Dickinson & Co
The firm of John Dickinson and Company Limited
1896
Ross, Horatio, 1801-1886, photographer. Photograph album of scenes in the Scottish Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and Edinburgh.
Ross, Horatio, 1801–1886
Photograph album of scenes in the Scottish Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and Edinburgh
circa 1858
Fitzgerald-de-Ros, Cecilia, 1811-1869, artist. Cecilia Fitzgerald-de-Ros sketchbook.
Fitzgerald-de-Ros, Cecilia, 1811–1869
Cecilia Fitzgerald-de-Ros sketchbook
1820s
Tomes, Robert, pseud. The prayer of the book.
Tomes, Robert, pseud
The prayer of the book
1824]
Seroux d'Agincourt, Jean Baptists Louis Georges, 1730-1814. History of art by its monuments,
Seroux d'Agincourt, Jean Baptists Louis Georges, 1730–1814
History of art by its monuments,
1847
Allix, Susan, 1943- book artist. Lines from Elegy written in a country churchyard /
Allix, Susan, 1943–
Lines from Elegy written in a country churchyard
[1997]
In memory of [John Bloys] :
In memory of [John Bloys]
[1874]
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine and capital collection of Roman earthen ware in dishes, plates, ewers, &c. :
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
A catalogue of a genuine and capital collection of Roman earthen ware in dishes, plates, ewers, &c.
[1757]
Album of crochet samples.
Album of crochet samples
early 20th century
Contraband :
Contraband
[1950s?]
St. James's Gallery (London, England), author, publisher. Catalogue raisonné of the St. James's Gallery of paintings :
St. James's Gallery (London, England)
Catalogue raisonné of the St. James's Gallery of paintings
[approximately 1835?]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the second portion of the very important collection of pictures, of Gaetano Facciol, LL.D., of Verona :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the second portion of the very important collection of pictures, of Gaetano Facciol, LL.D., of Verona
[1852]
Moffat, John, 1819-1894, photographer. Studio portrait of William Henry Fox Talbot.
Moffat, John, 1819–1894
Studio portrait of William Henry Fox Talbot
[1864]
Acanthus leaves.
Acanthus leaves
circa 1860?
Nachet, Jean Alfred, 1831-1908. Microscope camera lucida.
Nachet, Jean Alfred, 1831–1908
Microscope camera lucida
1880s?
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, auctioneer. Catalogue of the furniture, paintings, china and other effects of the Late Rev. Geo. Aug. Fred. Hart, M.A. Vicar of Arundel :
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge
Catalogue of the furniture, paintings, china and other effects of the Late Rev. Geo. Aug. Fred. Hart, M.A. Vicar of Arundel
[1873]
Ten decades :
Ten decades
[1951]
Tombstone samples.
Tombstone samples
late 19th century
Rolevinck, Werner, 1425-1502. Fasciculus temporum omnes antiquorum cronicas complectens.
Rolevinck, Werner, 1425–1502
Fasciculus temporum omnes antiquorum cronicas complectens
[between 6 April 1490 and 1494]
Catholic Church. Jncipit missale s[ecundu]m chor[um] ecclesie brixinens[is].
Catholic Church
Jncipit missale s[ecundu]m chor[um] ecclesie brixinens[is]
17 August 1493
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684-1756, etcher. [Harvest landscape] /
Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684–1756
[Harvest landscape]
[Germany],
Dilnot, John, book artist. Woodpeckers.
Dilnot, John
Woodpeckers
[2005]
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587-1652. Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula
Visscher, Claes Jansz., 1586 or 1587–1652
Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula
1652
Gregory, W. G., creator. Marlborough, Pewtress & Co., :
Gregory, W. G.
Marlborough, Pewtress & Co.,
[1890?]
Bacheler, O. R. (Otis Robinson), 1817-1901, author. Panoramic lecture on the Hindoos! :
Bacheler, O. R. (Otis Robinson), 1817–1901
Panoramic lecture on the Hindoos!
[1857?]
Prosek, James, 1975- artist. Ocean fishes :
Prosek, James, 1975–
Ocean fishes
2012
In remembrance of His Royal Highness Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emanuel, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Sax Cobourg and Gotha, D.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., LL. D., Ph.D., &c. :
In remembrance of His Royal Highness Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emanuel, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Sax Cobourg and Gotha, D.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., LL. D., Ph.D., &c.
[1861]
Marriage fortune telling game :
Marriage fortune telling game
ca. 1840?
"Titanic Memorial" :
"Titanic Memorial"
[approximately 1914]
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]
The twelve churches, or, Tracings along the Watling street /
The twelve churches, or, Tracings along the Watling street
1860
Peter Coxe, Burrell, and Foster (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. The catalogue of all that perfect and beautiful assemblage of cabinet pictures, the property of the Greffiers Fagel :
Peter Coxe, Burrell, and Foster (London, England)
The catalogue of all that perfect and beautiful assemblage of cabinet pictures, the property of the Greffiers Fagel
[1801]
Douglas, Helen, 1952-, book artist. Bridge line /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Bridge line
2015
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A Catalogue of a valuable and highly interesting collection of pictures by favourite English artists, consisting of a very choice and fine assemblage of the works of that admired landscape painter Gainsborough, both paintings and drawings, framed and glazed :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A Catalogue of a valuable and highly interesting collection of pictures by favourite English artists, consisting of a very choice and fine assemblage of the works of that admired landscape painter Gainsborough, both paintings and drawings, framed and glazed
[1829]
Christie, Manson, & Christie, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the valuable and highly interesting collection of studies in oils and water-colours made by Joseph West, Esq. during a visit to the Continent :
Christie, Manson, & Christie
A catalogue of the valuable and highly interesting collection of studies in oils and water-colours made by Joseph West, Esq. during a visit to the Continent
[1834]
Edward Stanford Ltd. Stanford's half-inch map of the battle front between the Somme and Soissons.
Edward Stanford Ltd
Stanford's half-inch map of the battle front between the Somme and Soissons
1917
Northey.
Northey
2011
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834, author. Books, &c. published by R. Ackermann, No. 101, Strand, London.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Books, &c. published by R. Ackermann, No. 101, Strand, London
[1823]
Smellie, William. Notebook on weaving.
Smellie, William
Notebook on weaving
1693-ca. 1767
Parker, Thomas Browne, 1797-1833. The journal and letters of the late Thomas Browne Parker, of Sweeney in the County of Salop, Esq. :
Parker, Thomas Browne, 1797–1833
The journal and letters of the late Thomas Browne Parker, of Sweeney in the County of Salop, Esq.
1835
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616. Translation of a report by Álvaro de Bazan, marquês de Santa Cruz, on the defense of Spain and the West Indies from Sir Francis Drake :
Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616
Translation of a report by Álvaro de Bazan, marquês de Santa Cruz, on the defense of Spain and the West Indies from Sir Francis Drake
circa 1597
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the small but very valuable collection of Italian pictures of James Casenove, Esq. deceased :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the small but very valuable collection of Italian pictures of James Casenove, Esq. deceased
[1832]
Hermelin, Samuel Gustaf Benzelstierna, friherre, 1744-1820. Geographiske chartor öfver Swerige :
Hermelin, Samuel Gustaf Benzelstierna, friherre, 1744–1820
Geographiske chartor öfver Swerige
1797-1807
Zeiller, Martin, 1589-1661. M.Z. Topographia Bohemiæ, Moraviæ et Silesiæ :
Zeiller, Martin, 1589–1661
M.Z. Topographia Bohemiæ, Moraviæ et Silesiæ
1650
Emett, Rowland, 1906- author. The Emett festival railway /
Emett, Rowland, 1906–
The Emett festival railway
1951
Whittington and his cat, or, Harlequin Lord Mayor of London :
Whittington and his cat, or, Harlequin Lord Mayor of London
[between 1876 and 1917]
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline, book artist. Glimpses.
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Glimpses
[2012]
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936. Kipling's American catches :
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865–1936
Kipling's American catches
1980
Badarzewska, Thekla, 1834-1861. The maiden's prayer =
Badarzewska, Thekla, 1834–1861
The maiden's prayer =
[189-?]
Pearce, William George. The shepherd true /
Pearce, William George
The shepherd true
[c1896]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. Throwing off, not so easy /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
Throwing off, not so easy
1823
Procter, William. The management and treatment of the horse in the stable, field, and on the road.
Procter, William
The management and treatment of the horse in the stable, field, and on the road
1883
Nouelle collection de quarante-deux vues de Saint-Petersbourg et de ses environs.
Nouelle collection de quarante-deux vues de Saint-Petersbourg et de ses environs
1826
Vue generale de la ville d'Anvers prise sue l'Escaut.
Vue generale de la ville d'Anvers prise sue l'Escaut
[ca. 1830]
Joubert, John, 1927-2019. The holy mountain :
Joubert, John, 1927–2019
The holy mountain
c1964
Jones, David, 1895-1974. Ten letters to two young artists working in Italy, Juliet Wood & Richard Shirley Smith /
Jones, David, 1895–1974
Ten letters to two young artists working in Italy, Juliet Wood & Richard Shirley Smith
1996
Clark, Laurie, book artist. 100 buttercups :
Clark, Laurie
100 buttercups
2010
Blankbook with views of Weston-super-Mare.
Blankbook with views of Weston-super-Mare
mid-19th century?
Striking likenesses, handsomely framed, only 1s. each, taken at 114, Strand, opposite Exeter 'Change.
Striking likenesses, handsomely framed, only 1s. each, taken at 114, Strand, opposite Exeter 'Change
[approximately 1820?]