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Dolby, Joshua Edward Adolphus. Six views of Eton College.
Dolby, Joshua Edward Adolphus
Six views of Eton College
[1839?]
Gibbs, James, 1682-1754, author. Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture :
Gibbs, James, 1682–1754
Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture
MDCCLIII [1753]
Gori, Antonio Francesco, 1691-1757. Museum Etruscum :
Gori, Antonio Francesco, 1691–1757
Museum Etruscum
Anno MDCCXXXVII-MDCCXXXXIII [1737-1743]
Guillim, John, 1565-1621. Display of heraldry.
Guillim, John, 1565–1621
Display of heraldry
1679
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?]
Cockburn, James Pattison, 1779-1847. Views to illustrate the route of the simplon.
Cockburn, James Pattison, 1779–1847
Views to illustrate the route of the simplon
1822
Cleveley, John, 1747-1786, artist. Twelve views in Kent
Cleveley, John, 1747–1786
Twelve views in Kent
published 1 Octr. 1770
Twelve views of the Great Canal of Venice
Twelve views of the Great Canal of Venice
[between 1771 and 1785]
Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771, author. Gray's Elegy written in a country church-yard /
Gray, Thomas, 1716–1771
Gray's Elegy written in a country church-yard
McMxlvi [1946]
N.P. Boyer & Co. The common sense safety bridle :
N.P. Boyer & Co
The common sense safety bridle
1868
Derby day :
Derby day
[2009]
Faithfull, David, book artist. Bunker.
Faithfull, David
Bunker
2009
Cradock-Watson, Jane, book artist. Ordnance survey.
Cradock-Watson, Jane
Ordnance survey
[2014]
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, cartographer. England
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
England
[1695?]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the splendid and valuable library of the late John Rennie, esq. ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of the splendid and valuable library of the late John Rennie, esq. ...
[1829]
Police gazette, or Hue and cry /
Police gazette, or Hue and cry
Laporte, John, 1761-1839. Laporte's sketch book of various subjects from nature.
Laporte, John, 1761–1839
Laporte's sketch book of various subjects from nature
1829
Theroux, Paul. Sailing through China /
Theroux, Paul
Sailing through China
1984
Hayward annual.
Hayward annual
The Private library.
The Private library
Moses, Henry, 1782?-1870. The marine sketchbook
Moses, Henry, 1782?-1870
The marine sketchbook
1826
Mss. in Edwards's sale 1815. with the purchasers names.
Mss. in Edwards's sale 1815. with the purchasers names
18--]
Harding, James Duffield, 1798-1863. The park and the forest,
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
The park and the forest,
1841
I. and J. Taylor (Firm) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
I. and J. Taylor (Firm)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
[1796?]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. An historical and architectural essay relating to Redcliffe Church, Bristol:
Britton, John, 1771–1857
An historical and architectural essay relating to Redcliffe Church, Bristol
1813
Skelton, Joseph, 1783-1871, engraver. Oxonia antiqua restaurata :
Skelton, Joseph, 1783–1871
Oxonia antiqua restaurata
1823
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783-1848. A critical inquiry into antient armour,
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783–1848
A critical inquiry into antient armour,
1824
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Proposals for publishing by subscription, in twenty monthly numbers, forming two volumes, The history of the University of Cambridge :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Proposals for publishing by subscription, in twenty monthly numbers, forming two volumes, The history of the University of Cambridge
1814.]
Skelton, Joseph, 1783-1871. Oxonia Antiqua Restaurata.
Skelton, Joseph, 1783–1871
Oxonia Antiqua Restaurata
1816]
Keble, John, 1792-1866. Hymns for Holy Week and Easter from The Christian year /
Keble, John, 1792–1866
Hymns for Holy Week and Easter from The Christian year
[18--]
Eagles, John, 1783-1855. Leigh Woods /
Eagles, John, 1783–1855
Leigh Woods
[1827?]
The handbook for travellers in Switzerland and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont :
The handbook for travellers in Switzerland and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont
1839
Faden, William, 1749-1836. A new pocket plan of the cities of London & Westminster :
Faden, William, 1749–1836
A new pocket plan of the cities of London & Westminster
[1790]
Wyld, James, 1812-1887. Map of the Ottoman Empire, the Black Sea and the frontiers of Russia and Persia /
Wyld, James, 1812–1887
Map of the Ottoman Empire, the Black Sea and the frontiers of Russia and Persia
1853
Walker, Gay. Eccentric books ... :
Walker, Gay
Eccentric books ...
1988
Catalogue of the pictures, casts, and busts, belonging to the Earl of Morley at Saltram.
Catalogue of the pictures, casts, and busts, belonging to the Earl of Morley at Saltram
1819
Photographic pin in remembrance of Queen Victoria.
Photographic pin in remembrance of Queen Victoria
1901
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the fine old French furniture and decorative objects, the property of the Viscountess Dungannon, removed from No. 3, Grafton Street :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the fine old French furniture and decorative objects, the property of the Viscountess Dungannon, removed from No. 3, Grafton Street
[1871]
Point and Place (Group of artists) Hexagons /
Point and Place (Group of artists)
Hexagons
2017
Osuga, Jiro. Country scene with horses and self-portrait.
Osuga, Jiro
Country scene with horses and self-portrait
ca. 2000
Hayes, Peter, 1946- Vessels.
Hayes, Peter, 1946–
Vessels
ca. 2005
Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835, author. Account of Mr. Mathews' at home :
Mathews, Charles, 1776–1835
Account of Mr. Mathews' at home
[approximately 1824]
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022, book artist. You all know the words /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
You all know the words
2015
Jupp, Joseph (Hatter), creator. [Billhead of Josh. Jupp, hatter to the Royal Family, 222 Regent Street, removed from Bond Street, London, recording purchases for Lord Edward Harrington].
Jupp, Joseph (Hatter)
[Billhead of Josh. Jupp, hatter to the Royal Family, 222 Regent Street, removed from Bond Street, London, recording purchases for Lord Edward Harrington]
1826
Farebrother & Co., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice collection of original cabinet paintings :
Farebrother & Co.
A catalogue of the very choice collection of original cabinet paintings
[1837]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the prints of Benjamin Heath Malkin, Esq. LL.D.
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the prints of Benjamin Heath Malkin, Esq. LL.D
[1828]
Photograph album of Jamaica and Scotland.
Photograph album of Jamaica and Scotland
ca. 1870?
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most singular, rare and valuable collection of portraits by the Passes, Delaram, &c. &c., some of them unique :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most singular, rare and valuable collection of portraits by the Passes, Delaram, &c. &c., some of them unique
[1811]
[Admission ticket for a lecture at the Royal Academy :
[Admission ticket for a lecture at the Royal Academy
1850
Morritt, John B. S. (John Bacon Sawrey), 1772?-1843. Diary in Turkey and Greece :
Morritt, John B. S. (John Bacon Sawrey), 1772?-1843
Diary in Turkey and Greece
1794-1796
Bruce, Robert, 1782- Robert Bruce letter concerning the wax sculpture of his mother, Rose Bruce :
Bruce, Robert, 1782–
Robert Bruce letter concerning the wax sculpture of his mother, Rose Bruce
1807
H.G. Clarke & Co. The thaumatrope, an optic wonder.
H.G. Clarke & Co
The thaumatrope, an optic wonder
[ca. 1868]
Hunter, Florence Louisa, 1884-1926. Florence L. Hunter album, Bath War Hospital.
Hunter, Florence Louisa, 1884–1926
Florence L. Hunter album, Bath War Hospital
1912-1919
Harraden, Richard Bankes, 1778-1862. Harraden's picturesque views of Cambridge.
Harraden, Richard Bankes, 1778–1862
Harraden's picturesque views of Cambridge
1800
Lewis, John Delaware, 1828-1884, author. Sketches of Cantabs /
Lewis, John Delaware, 1828–1884
Sketches of Cantabs
1849
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the reserved collection of statues, busts, vases, urns, sarcophagi, &c. and other select and valuable pieces of antiquity :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the reserved collection of statues, busts, vases, urns, sarcophagi, &c. and other select and valuable pieces of antiquity
[1788]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital collection of prints and drawings, scarce and valuable, which have been purchased out of the most distinguished cabinets here and on the continent; the drawings stamped on the back by the several judicious collectors, viz. Padre Resto, Sir Peter Lely, Richardson, Pond, Hudson, and John Barnard : among the prints are many fine proofs and first impressions from Rubens, Vandyke, and other celebrated artists : engraved by Vosterman, Pontius, Sontman, Fisher, Edelinck, Hollar, Mason, Balechou, and other noted engravers : among the drawings is that celebrated one by Thomyris by Rubens, from the Cabinet of Mons. de Mariette--The Mistress instructing her pupil by Cipriani, from the collection of Mr. Locke, with many other capital and well-known works of esteemed masters : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesday, May 11th, 1791, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had in Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital collection of prints and drawings, scarce and valuable, which have been purchased out of the most distinguished cabinets here and on the continent; the drawings stamped on the back by the several judicious collectors, viz. Padre Resto, Sir Peter Lely, Richardson, Pond, Hudson, and John Barnard : among the prints are many fine proofs and first impressions from Rubens, Vandyke, and other celebrated artists : engraved by Vosterman, Pontius, Sontman, Fisher, Edelinck, Hollar, Mason, Balechou, and other noted engravers : among the drawings is that celebrated one by Thomyris by Rubens, from the Cabinet of Mons. de Mariette--The Mistress instructing her pupil by Cipriani, from the collection of Mr. Locke, with many other capital and well-known works of esteemed masters : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesday, May 11th, 1791, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had in Pall Mall
[1791]
White, John, active 1785-1816, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the renowned and valuable collection of Italian, Venetian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures :
White, John, active 1785–1816
A catalogue of the renowned and valuable collection of Italian, Venetian, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1801]
In loving remembrance of Mary Ann :
In loving remembrance of Mary Ann
[1901]
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801. Mêlanges de regles physiognomiques :
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741–1801
Mêlanges de regles physiognomiques
1789
Pritzker, Rhoda. Rhoda Pritzker archive,
Pritzker, Rhoda
Rhoda Pritzker archive,
ca. 1940-2000
Mr. Stanley (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of drawings and prints, in the portfolio :
Mr. Stanley (Firm)
Catalogue of drawings and prints, in the portfolio
[1834]
Mackney, C. H., composer. The kiss in the railway train /
Mackney, C. H.
The kiss in the railway train
[1864]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the remaining portion of the collection of engravings, of a nobleman of high rank, deceased :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the remaining portion of the collection of engravings, of a nobleman of high rank, deceased
[1840]
Hodgson, Edmund, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable and splendid collection of books, prints, books of prints, Persian Mss., Music, &c. :
Hodgson, Edmund
A catalogue of a valuable and splendid collection of books, prints, books of prints, Persian Mss., Music, &c.
[1829]
Ackroyd, Norman, 1938- artist. Reading the landscape /
Ackroyd, Norman, 1938–
Reading the landscape
[2019]
Mouton, artist. [Sketchbook from travels in Switzerland and France]
Mouton
[Sketchbook from travels in Switzerland and France]
[September 1869]
Anthony Hill, Gillian Wise.
Anthony Hill, Gillian Wise
[1963]
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822. A walk through Southampton.
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752–1822
A walk through Southampton
1805
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804, author. An essay upon prints :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
An essay upon prints
MDCCLXVIII [1768]
The artist's assistant in drawing,
The artist's assistant in drawing,
1806
Bemrose, William, 1831-1908, author. The life and works of Joseph Wright, A.R.A., commonly called "Wright of Derby" /
Bemrose, William, 1831–1908
The life and works of Joseph Wright, A.R.A., commonly called "Wright of Derby"
1885
Spicer, Charles William. ... History of Warwick Castle:
Spicer, Charles William
... History of Warwick Castle
1844
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France) Seven conferences held in the King of France's cabinet of paintings,
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France)
Seven conferences held in the King of France's cabinet of paintings,
1740
Catalogue d'une riche et precieuse collection de tableaux ...
Catalogue d'une riche et precieuse collection de tableaux ..
1779
Divers different designs of figures proper for carvers, painters, &c. :
Divers different designs of figures proper for carvers, painters, &c.
[17--?]
Heath, Charles, 1761-1831. Descriptive account of the Kymin pavilion, and Beaulieu grove, :
Heath, Charles, 1761–1831
Descriptive account of the Kymin pavilion, and Beaulieu grove,
1807
Cooke, George Alexander. Topographical and statistical description of the county of Gloucester; :
Cooke, George Alexander
Topographical and statistical description of the county of Gloucester;
[ca. 1817]
Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825. The life and writings of Henry Fuseli ... :
Fuseli, Henry, 1741–1825
The life and writings of Henry Fuseli ...
1831
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The beauties of Wiltshire, displayed in statistical, historical, and descriptive sketches:
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The beauties of Wiltshire, displayed in statistical, historical, and descriptive sketches
1801-1825
Hughson, David, active 19th century. Walks through London :
Hughson, David, active 19th century
Walks through London
1817
Lady. Little rhymes, for little folks /
Lady
Little rhymes, for little folks
1977
Audsley, W. (William), b. 1833. Handbook of Christian symbolism.
Audsley, W. (William), b. 1833
Handbook of Christian symbolism
[1865]
The merry ballads of the olden time :
The merry ballads of the olden time
[1880]
Piles, Roger de, 1635-1709. Dissertation sur les ouvrages des plus fameux peintres ...
Piles, Roger de, 1635–1709
Dissertation sur les ouvrages des plus fameux peintres ..
1681
The flowers of Shakespeare ...
The flowers of Shakespeare ..
[1845]
The universal decorator :
The universal decorator
[1858?]
Gilbert, B. W. A treatise on the art of mezzotinto pencilling :
Gilbert, B. W
A treatise on the art of mezzotinto pencilling
[183-?]
The rudiments of ancient architecture :
The rudiments of ancient architecture
1789
Trusler, John, 1735-1820. Proverbs exemplified,
Trusler, John, 1735–1820
Proverbs exemplified,
1790
An account of the conversion and death of poor Joseph :
An account of the conversion and death of poor Joseph
[ca. 1800]
Leslie, Charles Robert, 1794-1859. Memoirs of the life of John Constable ... :
Leslie, Charles Robert, 1794–1859
Memoirs of the life of John Constable ...
1843
The geographical guide :
The geographical guide
1805
Burford, Robert, 1791-1861. Description of a view of the city of Madrid, and surrounding country :
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Description of a view of the city of Madrid, and surrounding country
1826
Cooke, George Alexander. Topographical and statistical description of the county of Rutland :
Cooke, George Alexander
Topographical and statistical description of the county of Rutland
[180-?]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy, the old and new Societies of Painters in Water Colours, the Society of British Artists, and the French Exhibition : no. IV, 1858 /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy, the old and new Societies of Painters in Water Colours, the Society of British Artists, and the French Exhibition : no. IV, 1858
1858
The principal nauigations voiages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres :
The principal nauigations voiages, traffiques and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres
1598 [-1600]
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The antiquities of England and Wales /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of England and Wales
[1783]-1797
Marston, John, 1575?-1634, author. The metamorphosis of Pigmalion's image /
Marston, John, 1575?-1634
The metamorphosis of Pigmalion's image
MCMXXVI [1926]
Giscard. Delineations of the most remarkable costumes of the different provinces of Spain :
Giscard
Delineations of the most remarkable costumes of the different provinces of Spain
1823