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Morison, Robert. Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles /
Morison, Robert
Designs in perspective for villas in the ancient castle and Grecian styles
1794
Morland, George, 1763-1804. Four sketches.
Morland, George, 1763–1804
Four sketches
1815
National Academy of Design (U.S.) Catalogue of the forty-second annual exhibition.
National Academy of Design (U.S.)
Catalogue of the forty-second annual exhibition
1867
New copper plate magazine :
New copper plate magazine
[1789-1796]
Childs, George. A new drawing book of figures :
Childs, George
A new drawing book of figures
[between 1845 and 1852]
Oakes, William, 1799-1848. Scenery of the White Mountains :
Oakes, William, 1799–1848
Scenery of the White Mountains
[between 1852 and 1860]
Owain Miles and other inedited fragments of ancient English poetry.
Owain Miles and other inedited fragments of ancient English poetry
MDCCCXXXVII [1837]
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823. A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth :
Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756–1823
A familiar treatise on drawing, for youth
1820
Celebrated & extraordinary exhibition, patronized by the royal families of England, France, Belgium, &c. &c. &c. of the industrious fleas : from Regent Street, is now exhibiting at Somerset Gallery, Strand.
Celebrated & extraordinary exhibition, patronized by the royal families of England, France, Belgium, &c. &c. &c. of the industrious fleas : from Regent Street, is now exhibiting at Somerset Gallery, Strand
[183-?]
Wild, Charles, 1781-1835. An illustration of the architecture of the cathedral church of LIchfield.
Wild, Charles, 1781–1835
An illustration of the architecture of the cathedral church of LIchfield
1813
Allen, Thomas, 1803-1833. A history of the county of Surrey :
Allen, Thomas, 1803–1833
A history of the county of Surrey
1831
Corry, John, approximately 1770- The history of Lancashire /
Corry, John, approximately 1770–
The history of Lancashire
1825
Carreño, Richard D. Clotheshorse :
Carreño, Richard D
Clotheshorse
1992
Gormley, Antony. Field for the British Isles /
Gormley, Antony, Sir, born 1950
Field for the British Isles
1994
Markey, Danny. Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre /
Markey, Danny
Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
1994
Lucett, Edward, 1815-1853. Rovings in the Pacific, from 1837 to 1849 :
Lucett, Edward, 1815–1853
Rovings in the Pacific, from 1837 to 1849
1851
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. The book of snobs :
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811–1863
The book of snobs
1869
Album of photo-lithographic views of Liverpool & district.
Album of photo-lithographic views of Liverpool & district
[1886?]
Dion, Mark, 1961- The Ladies' Field Club of York /
Dion, Mark, 1961–
The Ladies' Field Club of York
[1999]
Workman, Liz. Great men's door handles.
Workman, Liz
Great men's door handles
c2002
Mr. Dace's visit to Tenby.
Mr. Dace's visit to Tenby
1869
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809-1877. The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated /
Sharpe, Edmund, 1809–1877
The seven periods of English architecture defined and illustrated
1851
Bodkin, Thomas. The noble science :
Bodkin, Thomas
The noble science
c1948
Cadfryn-Roberts, John, ill. The four seasons of sport /
Cadfryn-Roberts, John
The four seasons of sport
c1960
De Gouy, Louis Pullig, 1869-1947. The Derrydale cook book of fish and game,
De Gouy, Louis Pullig, 1869–1947
The Derrydale cook book of fish and game,
1937
Heard, John M. (Veterinarian), author. How to tell the age of a horse :
Heard, John M. (Veterinarian)
How to tell the age of a horse
1907
Higginson, A. Henry. A tale of two brushes /
Higginson, A. Henry
A tale of two brushes
1943
Hislop, John. Steeplechasing /
Hislop, John
Steeplechasing
1951
Horlock, Knightley William, 1802-1882, author. Horses and hounds :
Horlock, Knightley William, 1802–1882
Horses and hounds
1855
Phillips, John C. (John Charles), 1876-1938. A bibliography of American sporting books:
Phillips, John C. (John Charles), 1876–1938
A bibliography of American sporting books
[c1930]
Douglas, Helen, 1952- Long-legged fly /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Long-legged fly
2006
Hall, Foley. Ever of thee :
Hall, Foley
Ever of thee
[189-?]
Orlebar, Mary, 1730-1821. A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton :
Orlebar, Mary, 1730–1821
A journey from Ecton, through London, to Bath, and from there, back again, through Cirencester, and Banbury, to Daventry, and Northampton
1785
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street.
Collection concerning the Nottingham House of Correction, St. John's Street
circa 1900
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books :
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England)
A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books
1805
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]
In loving memory of Lucy Hudson, of Askew Green, Witherslack, Westmorland :
In loving memory of Lucy Hudson, of Askew Green, Witherslack, Westmorland
[1885?]
Six German painters :
Six German painters
[1965]
Albert, Neale M. Neale Albert archive,
Albert, Neale M
Neale Albert archive,
ca. 2000-ca. 2020
Hallward, Faith Margaret, 1887-1977, author, illustrator. Among the further Hebrides :
Hallward, Faith Margaret, 1887–1977
Among the further Hebrides
circa 1900
New Theatre Royal (Bristol, England) [Playbill for performances by Barry Sullivan, W.H. Hallatt, John Amory, Caroline Hope, and Adeline Stanhope in Macbeth, As you like it, and Richard III, at the New Theatre Royal, Bristol, October 15-17, 1877].
New Theatre Royal (Bristol, England)
[Playbill for performances by Barry Sullivan, W.H. Hallatt, John Amory, Caroline Hope, and Adeline Stanhope in Macbeth, As you like it, and Richard III, at the New Theatre Royal, Bristol, October 15-17, 1877]
[1877]
In affectionate remembrance of Emily Whittaker :
In affectionate remembrance of Emily Whittaker
1883
In ever loving memory of my dear husband Frank Henry Pearce :
In ever loving memory of my dear husband Frank Henry Pearce
1928
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
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975- book artist. My secret corridor /
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
My secret corridor
[2005]
Hayley, William, 1745-1820. The triumphs of temper :
Hayley, William, 1745–1820
The triumphs of temper
1817
Reeve, J. Stanley, 1878- A foxhunter's journal;
Reeve, J. Stanley, 1878–
A foxhunter's journal;
[1952]
G.W. Bacon & Co., publisher. Bacon's large scale plan of Croydon :
G.W. Bacon & Co.
Bacon's large scale plan of Croydon
[1913]
In loving memory of Reginald John : dearly loved and only child of J. & B. Vogler, who died Monday, April 15th, 1918 : aged 19 years.
In loving memory of Reginald John : dearly loved and only child of J. & B. Vogler, who died Monday, April 15th, 1918 : aged 19 years
1918
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Walsh, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters :
Walsh, Mr.
A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters
[1775]
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]
Porteus, Diana, book artist. Where the bee sucks /
Porteus, Diana
Where the bee sucks
[2008]
The complete first-aid outfit book and A.R.P.
The complete first-aid outfit book and A.R.P
[1939?]
Murray, Henry, F.S.A., author The art of painting and drawing in coloured crayons :
Murray, Henry, F.S.A.
The art of painting and drawing in coloured crayons
[between 1906 and 1916]
Richmond Jockey Club. Richmond Jockey Club minute book, 1824-1835.
Richmond Jockey Club
Richmond Jockey Club minute book, 1824-1835
Taylor, J. (Josiah) A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
Taylor, J. (Josiah)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture,
1803
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. A catalogue of engravers,
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
A catalogue of engravers,
1763
Childswickham Manor (England) Manor of Childswickham,
Childswickham Manor (England)
Manor of Childswickham,
[between 1819 and 1822]
Walsingham Priory. Redditus sequentes ex antiquo manuscripto continente tota Biblia,
Walsingham Priory
Redditus sequentes ex antiquo manuscripto continente tota Biblia,
1823?]
Bruun-Neergaard, T. C. (Tønnes Christian), 1776-1824. Sur la situation des beaux-arts en France,
Bruun-Neergaard, T. C. (Tønnes Christian), 1776–1824
Sur la situation des beaux-arts en France,
1801
Murray, James. Proposed schools for Saint Michael's Parish, Coventry.
Murray, James
Proposed schools for Saint Michael's Parish, Coventry
1861?]
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31-1821. Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31–1821
Remarks made in a tour from London to the lakes of Westmoreland and Cumberland
M,DCC,XCII [1792]
The primer /
The primer
[1844]
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819. An account of the remains of a Roman villa discovered at Bignor :
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
An account of the remains of a Roman villa discovered at Bignor
1820
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court :
Les delices des chateaux royaux, or, A pocket companion to the royal palaces of Windsor, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton Court
[1785]
Duncumb, John, 1765-1839. Collections towards the history and antiquities of the county of Hereford.
Duncumb, John, 1765–1839
Collections towards the history and antiquities of the county of Hereford
1804-1882
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1788
Taylor, Tom, 1817-1880. Handbook of the pictures in the International Exhibition of 1862 /
Taylor, Tom, 1817–1880
Handbook of the pictures in the International Exhibition of 1862
1862
Dilke, Charles Wentworth, 1789-1864. Exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, 1851.
Dilke, Charles Wentworth, 1789–1864
Exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, 1851
1855
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, author. Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Aedes Walpolianae, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk
Printed in the year MDCCLXVII [1767]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The ethics of the dust :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The ethics of the dust
1866
Weld, Isaac, 1774-1856. Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of upper and lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 /
Weld, Isaac, 1774–1856
Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of upper and lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797
1807
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Præterita :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Præterita
1886-1900
Frost, Charles, 1781?-1862. Notices relative to the early history of the town and port of Hull :
Frost, Charles, 1781?-1862
Notices relative to the early history of the town and port of Hull
1827
Brand, John, 1744-1806. The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne :
Brand, John, 1744–1806
The history and antiquities of the town and county of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne
1789
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent :
A plan of the harbour and town of Toulon, and places adjacent
1756
Bow-string bridge ribs :
Bow-string bridge ribs
1849
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris) A descriptive and historical account of various palaces and public buildings, English and foreign :
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
A descriptive and historical account of various palaces and public buildings, English and foreign
1810
Haxell, Edward Nelson. A scramble through London & Brighton /
Haxell, Edward Nelson
A scramble through London & Brighton
[1884]
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732-1812, author. Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760 :
Burnaby, Andrew, 1732–1812
Travels through the middle settlements in North America, in the years 1759 and 1760
1798
Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822. The poetical works of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792–1822
The poetical works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
1894-1895]
Biblia.
Biblia
[2 May 1485]
Cook, John, 1773-1829, author, publisher. Observations on fox-hunting and the management of hounds in the kennel and the field :
Cook, John, 1773–1829
Observations on fox-hunting and the management of hounds in the kennel and the field
1826
Beechey, Frederick William, 1796-1856, author, illustrator. Narrative of a voyage to the Pacific and Beering's strait :
Beechey, Frederick William, 1796–1856
Narrative of a voyage to the Pacific and Beering's strait
MDCCCXXXI [1831]
Möllhausen, Balduin, 1825-1905. Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition /
Möllhausen, Balduin, 1825–1905
Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition
1858
Webber, Charles W. (Charles Wilkins), 1819-1856. The hunter-naturalist :
Webber, Charles W. (Charles Wilkins), 1819–1856
The hunter-naturalist
c1851
Tristam, W. Outram (William Outram), author. Coaching days and coaching ways /
Tristam, W. Outram (William Outram)
Coaching days and coaching ways
1893
Amaya, Mario. The obsessive image, 1960-1968;
Amaya, Mario
The obsessive image, 1960-1968;
1968
Waller, George. Saratoga; saga of an impious era.
Waller, George
Saratoga; saga of an impious era
[1966]
Gerli, Agostino. Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli.
Gerli, Agostino
Opuscoli di Agostino Gerli
1785
Lavater, Warja, 1913-2007, book artist. Ergo :
Lavater, Warja, 1913–2007
Ergo
[1988]
Marriage costumes of various nations.
Marriage costumes of various nations
[1824]
Alken, Samuel, 1756-1815, engraver. [Views of Lymington, Totnes, Ivybridge, and Netley Abbey].
Alken, Samuel, 1756–1815
[Views of Lymington, Totnes, Ivybridge, and Netley Abbey]
[1804]