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Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The note-book of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The note-book of William Blake
MCMXXXV [1935]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil
1937
Blake, William, 1757-1827, creator. Poems of Thomas Gray :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Poems of Thomas Gray
[2013]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
Blake, William, 1757-1827. The Blake-Varley sketchbook of 1819 :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The Blake-Varley sketchbook of 1819
1969
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Specimens of ornamental art workmanship.
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Specimens of ornamental art workmanship
1852
[All the bubbles]
[All the bubbles]
[1720]
Visentini, Antonio, 1688-1782, engraver. [Biblical playing cards].
Visentini, Antonio, 1688–1782
[Biblical playing cards]
[1748]
Shaw, Henry, 1800-1889. The arms of the colleges of Oxford /
Shaw, Henry, 1800–1889
The arms of the colleges of Oxford
1855
Squibb, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters :
Squibb, Mr.
A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters
[1832]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art
[1835]
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ... :
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ...
[1835]
Pyramiden Spiel =
Pyramiden Spiel =
[ca. 1835?]
J. H.Steward (Firm) Bosworth's patent cavalry sketching board.
J. H.Steward (Firm)
Bosworth's patent cavalry sketching board
[not before 1897]
Christie & Manson auctioneer publisher Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq. :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq.
[1845]
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints :
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints
1986
Smith, Alfred, 1816-1869, creator. Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc :
Smith, Alfred, 1816–1869
Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc
[approximately 1854?]
Scotsmen (Firm), creator. Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen.
Scotsmen (Firm)
Are you sleeping on a Slumberland : Britain's mosr popular mattress : made by Scotsmen
[approximately 195-?]
Pinches (Medallists) Albert Smith token.
Pinches (Medallists)
Albert Smith token
1859
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ...
1818
Meigh, Charles. Julius Caesar.
Meigh, Charles
Julius Caesar
1839
Clark, Thomas A., author. The sea /
Clark, Thomas A.
The sea
2017
Stevens, Wallace, 1879-1955, author. Study of two pears =
Stevens, Wallace, 1879–1955
Study of two pears =
2003
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Panorama, Leicester Square :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Panorama, Leicester Square
1803
Semple, Elizabeth, active 1804-1816, author. Short stories, in words of two syllables /
Semple, Elizabeth, active 1804–1816
Short stories, in words of two syllables
1820
In fond remembrance.
In fond remembrance
[approximately 1860]
In remembrance of Ellen Garfitt :
In remembrance of Ellen Garfitt
1875
In loving memory of Joseph Francis :
In loving memory of Joseph Francis
1907
Packer, Thomas, author. The dyer's guide :
Packer, Thomas
The dyer's guide
1830
Taylor, J. (Josiah) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
Taylor, J. (Josiah)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
1803
Kemp's West London Sketcher and Theleme.
Kemp's West London Sketcher and Theleme
[Landscape views].
[Landscape views]
1794
Charades en actions.
Charades en actions
approximately 1820?
Clément, R. Notebook of accounting exercises.
Clément, R
Notebook of accounting exercises
1797
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of that superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, formed from the sales of the several celebrated collections of M. de Calonne, Baron Nagel, and Sir Joshua Reynolds
[1795]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints
[1824]
In loving memory of James Kay :
In loving memory of James Kay
[1891]
Drawing and writing slate.
Drawing and writing slate
[between 1850 and 1900]
Batt, John Thomas, 1746-1831. Valuation of pictures at the Grainge :
Batt, John Thomas, 1746–1831
Valuation of pictures at the Grainge
1786-1787
The tour of Doctor Prosody,
The tour of Doctor Prosody,
1821
Burke, Bernard, 1814-1892. Anecdotes of the aristocracy :
Burke, Bernard, 1814–1892
Anecdotes of the aristocracy
1849
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter), 1800-1889. Lines written at Jerpoint Abbey ...
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter), 1800–1889
Lines written at Jerpoint Abbey ..
1820 [i.e., 1823]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ...
1808
Papworth, John W. (John Woody), 1820-1870. Specimens of decoration in the Italian style :
Papworth, John W. (John Woody), 1820–1870
Specimens of decoration in the Italian style
1844
Driberg, Jack Herbert, 1888-1946, translator. Initiation :
Driberg, Jack Herbert, 1888–1946
Initiation
1932
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754, author. An apology for the life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews /
Fielding, Henry, 1707–1754
An apology for the life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews
MCMXXVI [1926]
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill. George Cruikshank's omnibus :
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
George Cruikshank's omnibus
1842
Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805-1864. "Ask mamma" :
Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805–1864
"Ask mamma"
1858
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353. De planctu ecclesiae.
Pelagius, Alvarus, 1280?-1353
De planctu ecclesiae
[Oct. 26, 1474]
Original Crystoleum Co. (London, England) Metallicon Lustre pigments for textile painting.
Original Crystoleum Co. (London, England)
Metallicon Lustre pigments for textile painting
late 19th century
Torquemada, Juan de, 1388-1468, author. Meditationes Reuerendissimi patris domini Iohannis de Turrecremata Sacrosancte Romane ecclesie Cardinalis posite [et] depicte de ipsius ma[n]dato in eccl[es]ie ambitu sancte Marie de Minerua Rome.
Torquemada, Juan de, 1388–1468
Meditationes Reuerendissimi patris domini Iohannis de Turrecremata Sacrosancte Romane ecclesie Cardinalis posite [et] depicte de ipsius ma[n]dato in eccl[es]ie ambitu sancte Marie de Minerua Rome
[17 October 1473]
Pratt, Anne, 1806-1893. Our native songsters.
Pratt, Anne, 1806–1893
Our native songsters
1853
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671-1713. A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc.
Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1671–1713
A notion of the historical draught or tablature of the judgment of Hercules, according to Prodicus, Lib. II. Xen. de Mem. Soc
Printed in the year 1713
Lavater, Sue, & Co. Lavater's looking-glass;
Lavater, Sue, & Co
Lavater's looking-glass;
1800
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704-1771. Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
Argens, Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, marquis d', 1704–1771
Examen critique des différentes ecoles de peinture,
1768
Marks, John Lewis. The history of the coronation of Punch,
Marks, John Lewis
The history of the coronation of Punch,
1821
A short history of Rochester Castle,
A short history of Rochester Castle,
1824
Cooke, Robert, -1592. Visitation, of Gloucestershire, 1569.
Cooke, Robert, -1592
Visitation, of Gloucestershire, 1569
1854
Art's master-piece:
Art's master-piece
[171-?]
Letters concerning the present state of England.
Letters concerning the present state of England
1772
Morsels for merry and melancholy mortals ...
Morsels for merry and melancholy mortals ..
1815
Harlow, George Henry, 1787-1819. Exhibition of paintings and drawings of the late Mr. G.H. Harlow :
Harlow, George Henry, 1787–1819
Exhibition of paintings and drawings of the late Mr. G.H. Harlow
[1819]
Mubashshir ibn Fātik, Abū al-Wafāʼ, 11th cent. The dictes and sayings of the philosophers :
Mubashshir ibn Fātik, Abū al-Wafāʼ, 11th cent
The dictes and sayings of the philosophers
1877
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. The antiquities of England and Wales /
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
The antiquities of England and Wales
1773-1787
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750, author. A new treatise on the diseases of horses :
Gibson, W. (William), 1680?-1750
A new treatise on the diseases of horses
MDCCLI [1751]
Stack, Frederick Rice, illustrator. Souvenir of the Emperor Napoleon :
Stack, Frederick Rice
Souvenir of the Emperor Napoleon
[1851]
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709–1784
Thoughts on the late transactions respecting Falkland's Islands
1771
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903. Catalogue of a collection of etchings, dry points and lithographs by Whistler.
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834–1903
Catalogue of a collection of etchings, dry points and lithographs by Whistler
1903
Birch, Thomas, 1705-1766. Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ...
Birch, Thomas, 1705–1766
Heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain ..
1747-1752
Sporting pictures at Lavington Park /
Sporting pictures at Lavington Park
1927
Douglas, Helen, 1952- Long-legged fly /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Long-legged fly
2006
Galpine, John, 1769-1806. A synoptical compend of British botany :
Galpine, John, 1769–1806
A synoptical compend of British botany
1806
King, Ronald, 1932- Heart book III.
King, Ronald, 1932–
Heart book III
[1996]
Hall, Foley. Ever of thee :
Hall, Foley
Ever of thee
[189-?]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a most capital collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch Pictures, by the most esteemed Masters, in the highest state of preservation : also a valuable selection of capital high-finished drawings, remarkable fine prints, books of prints and bronzes : small but well-chosen library of books in elegant and uniform bindings : a number of fine casts in plaster from the rarest subjects of the antique : capital models, a great variety of drawing implements : mathematical and musical instruments : a quantity of choice music : also all the elegant household furniture : fine china : a fine-toned piano forte by Longman and Broderip : a modern chaise and harness : and a great variety of curious and valuable effects : the property of John Alexander Gress, Esq. deceased, eminently and most deservedly distinguished for his knowledge in the fine arts, at his late house, No. 24, on the west side of Tottenham Court Road, nearly opposite Tavistock Street, Bedford Square : which will be sold by auction (by order of the executor) by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Monday, April 7th, 1794, and five following days, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed Frida and Saturday preceding the sale.--catalogues may be had on the premises : at the Rainbow Coffee House : and in Pall Mall : also, at one o'clock, on the first day's sale, will be sold, the valuable lease of the premises--particulars may be had : N.B. the first and second days sale, will consist of prints, books of prints, &c. : third and fourth days, the drawings, drawing implements, models, &c. : fifth day, the capital collection of pictures, and library of books : sixth day, all the houshold furniture, china, musical instruments, &c
[1794]
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a select and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1806]
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.].
[Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.]
[approximately 1900?]
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent :
Short, but concise account of Elisabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, who were born joined together by the hips and shoulders, in the year of our Lord 1100, at Biddenden, in the county of Kent
1805
Burkitt, William, 1650-1703. Excerpts from William Burkitt's Expository notes.
Burkitt, William, 1650–1703
Excerpts from William Burkitt's Expository notes
circa [1850?]
Cooke, George, 1781-1834, engraver, publisher. [Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters].
Cooke, George, 1781–1834
[Domestic animals from the most esteemed Masters]
1815
Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936, author. A Shropshire lad /
Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859–1936
A Shropshire lad
1986
Christie, Manson, & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased :
Christie, Manson, & Woods
Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased
[1872]
Six German painters :
Six German painters
[1965]
Griffith, William Pettit, 1815-1884. The natural system of architecture,
Griffith, William Pettit, 1815–1884
The natural system of architecture,
1845
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries.
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries
[185-?]
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788-1829. Elementary principles of carpentry;
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788–1829
Elementary principles of carpentry;
1853
Combe, William, 1742-1823. The tour of Doctor Syntax ...
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The tour of Doctor Syntax ..
1823
Shee, Martin Archer, 1769-1850. A letter to the President and Directors of the British Institution;
Shee, Martin Archer, 1769–1850
A letter to the President and Directors of the British Institution;
1809
Matthews, John, 1748- An abstract of the act of Parliament
Matthews, John, 1748–
An abstract of the act of Parliament
1776
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second :
Chiffinch, William, 1602?-1688
A catalogue of the collection of pictures, &c. belonging to King James the Second
MDCCLVIII [1758]
James, John Thomas, 1786-1828. Journal of a tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, during the years 1813 and 1814 /
James, John Thomas, 1786–1828
Journal of a tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, during the years 1813 and 1814
1816
Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834. Selection of fac-similes of water-colour drawings rom the works of the most distinguished British artists.
Bowyer, Robert, 1758–1834
Selection of fac-similes of water-colour drawings rom the works of the most distinguished British artists
1828
Cooper, George, active 1792-1830. Prospectus for publishing in subscription The Oxford portfolio :
Cooper, George, active 1792–1830
Prospectus for publishing in subscription The Oxford portfolio
[1817]
Crotch, William, 1775-1847. Six etchings of the ruins of the late fire at Christ Church, Oxford.
Crotch, William, 1775–1847
Six etchings of the ruins of the late fire at Christ Church, Oxford
1809
Dibdin, Thomas Colman, 1810-1893. Scenery of Torquay and Babbicombe
Dibdin, Thomas Colman, 1810–1893
Scenery of Torquay and Babbicombe
1841
Duncan, William, 1717-1760. Commentaries of Caesar.
Duncan, William, 1717–1760
Commentaries of Caesar
1753
Egerton, D. T. Fashionable bores, or, Coolers on high life.
Egerton, D. T
Fashionable bores, or, Coolers on high life
1824
Four picturesque views in Switzerland.
Four picturesque views in Switzerland
[between 1829 and 1832]
Hayter, John, d 1755-1818. A report upon the Herculaneum manuscripts :
Hayter, John, d 1755–1818
A report upon the Herculaneum manuscripts
1811