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Dearn, T. D. W. (Thomas Downes Wilmot) Designs for lodges and entrances to parks, paddocks, and pleasure-grounds,
Dearn, T. D. W. (Thomas Downes Wilmot)
Designs for lodges and entrances to parks, paddocks, and pleasure-grounds,
1823
 Observations on a pamphlet entitled "A plan of the London dock,"
Observations on a pamphlet entitled "A plan of the London dock,"
1794
Overton, Thomas Collins. Original designs of temples,
Overton, Thomas Collins
Original designs of temples,
1766
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Examination of William Vaughan, esq.
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Examination of William Vaughan, esq
1796
Mudie, Robert, 1777-1842. The feathered tribes of the British islands.
Mudie, Robert, 1777–1842
The feathered tribes of the British islands
1834
Barnard, George, 1807-1890. The theory and practice of landscape painting in water-colours.
Barnard, George, 1807–1890
The theory and practice of landscape painting in water-colours
1858
Rouquet, Jean André, 1701-1758. L'état des arts, en Angleterre.
Rouquet, Jean André, 1701–1758
L'état des arts, en Angleterre
1755
Ryley, William, d. 1667. The visitation of Middlesex,
Ryley, William, d. 1667
The visitation of Middlesex,
1820
Murry, Ann. Mentorian lectures,
Murry, Ann
Mentorian lectures,
1808
 The Christian chaplet :
The Christian chaplet
[1859]
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Select Committee on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles. Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Select Committee on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles
Report from the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Earl of Elgin's Collection of Sculptured Marbles ..
1816
 The tournament, or, Days of chivalry ...
The tournament, or, Days of chivalry ..
1823
Poole, Benjamin. Coventry :
Poole, Benjamin
Coventry
1870
Lewis, George Robert, 1782-1871. Illustrations of Kilpeck Church, Herefordshire :
Lewis, George Robert, 1782–1871
Illustrations of Kilpeck Church, Herefordshire
1842
Zwingli, Ulrich, 1484-1531. A short pathwaye to the ryghte and true vnderstanding of the holye & sacred scriptures /
Zwingli, Ulrich, 1484–1531
A short pathwaye to the ryghte and true vnderstanding of the holye & sacred scriptures
1550
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773-1854. Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood /
Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773–1854
Topographical sketches of Brighthelmston and its neighbourhood
[1825]
M'Leod, John, 1777?-1820. Voyage of His Majesty's ship Alceste, along the coast of Corea, to the island of Lewchew :
M'Leod, John, 1777?-1820
Voyage of His Majesty's ship Alceste, along the coast of Corea, to the island of Lewchew
1818
Cradock-Watson, Jane, book artist. The plot :
Cradock-Watson, Jane
The plot
[2011]
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries (New York, N.Y.) Catalogue of oil paintings, water colors, and drawings of the late Charles M. Kurtz ... :
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries (New York, N.Y.)
Catalogue of oil paintings, water colors, and drawings of the late Charles M. Kurtz ...
1910
 Spotter Card Trick.
Spotter Card Trick
[approximately 1930]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a genuine, capital and highly valuable collection of pictures, being the greater part of the well-known collection of the Novellara, a ducal villa in the neighborhood of Modena, and purchased from the French during the late troubles in Italy :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a genuine, capital and highly valuable collection of pictures, being the greater part of the well-known collection of the Novellara, a ducal villa in the neighborhood of Modena, and purchased from the French during the late troubles in Italy
[1804]
Hogan, Eileen, 1946-, author. All over the place.
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
All over the place
[1993]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very valuable and well selected collection of modern pictures the property of Sir Francis Freeling, Bart., deceased :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very valuable and well selected collection of modern pictures the property of Sir Francis Freeling, Bart., deceased
[1837]
Rainy, Alexander, auctioneer, printer. A catalogue of the third and most valuable portion of the collection of pictures of the late James Johnston, Esq. of Straiton and Champfleurie, N.B. :
Rainy, Alexander
A catalogue of the third and most valuable portion of the collection of pictures of the late James Johnston, Esq. of Straiton and Champfleurie, N.B.
[1842]
 The pretty ABC :
The pretty ABC
[between 1829 and 1839]
Ryland, Edwd. (Edward), active approximately 1762-1775, creator, printer. Edward Ryland :
Ryland, Edwd. (Edward), active approximately 1762–1775
Edward Ryland
[ca. 1760]
 Bond of Indemnity ... :
Bond of Indemnity ...
1776
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of a very fine collection of old English furniture :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of a very fine collection of old English furniture
1874
 Art in a city :
Art in a city
[1967]
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey. [Colchester] /
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
[Colchester]
1st Novr. 1838
Hoffman, G. Spencer. Cambridge :
Hoffman, G. Spencer
Cambridge
[1930?]
Western India Match Co. Ltd. The duel :
Western India Match Co. Ltd
The duel
mid-20th century?
 Pressed botanical specimens.
Pressed botanical specimens
ca. 1825
 Love poems.
Love poems
circa 1860
 [Biblia latina].
[Biblia latina]
[between 22 July 1476 and 21 July 1477]
Jerome, Saint, -419 or 420.  [Vitae sanctorum patrum, sive Vitas patrum]
Jerome, Saint, -419 or 420
[Vitae sanctorum patrum, sive Vitas patrum]
[approximately 1485?]
Mudie, Robert, 1777-1842. The air.
Mudie, Robert, 1777–1842
The air
1835
Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877, author. Caricature history of the Georges, or, Annals of the House of Hanover :
Wright, Thomas, 1810–1877
Caricature history of the Georges, or, Annals of the House of Hanover
1876
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. The traveller's guide, or, A most exact description of the roads of England : being Mr. Ogilby's actual survey, and mensuration by the wheel, of the great roads from London to all the considerable cities and towns in England and Wales, together with the cross-roads from one city or eminent town to another ... : and for the better illustration thereof, are added tables ...
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
The traveller's guide, or, A most exact description of the roads of England : being Mr. Ogilby's actual survey, and mensuration by the wheel, of the great roads from London to all the considerable cities and towns in England and Wales, together with the cross-roads from one city or eminent town to another ... : and for the better illustration thereof, are added tables ..
[1712?]
Burford, Robert, 1791-1861. Description of a view of the Battle of Waterloo :
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Description of a view of the Battle of Waterloo
1842
 The handspike :
The handspike
1867
Clarke, Charles, 1815?-1870, author. A box for the season :
Clarke, Charles, 1815?-1870
A box for the season
1865
"BB," 1905- Wild lone;
"BB," 1905–
Wild lone;
1938
Opie, Julian, 1958- This is Shahnoza in 3 parts /
Opie, Julian, born 1958
This is Shahnoza in 3 parts
2008
Bryan, Clare, 1966- Forest islands /
Bryan, Clare, 1966–
Forest islands
2007
Willis, George. Notebook of mathematical exercises.
Willis, George
Notebook of mathematical exercises
1810 May 12
Shirley Smith, Richard. Roger W. Moss collection of manuscript, original art and printed material by and about Richard Shirley Smith,
Shirley Smith, Richard
Roger W. Moss collection of manuscript, original art and printed material by and about Richard Shirley Smith,
1961-2011
Humble, Stephen, author. An introduction to the study of perspective :
Humble, Stephen
An introduction to the study of perspective
1831
 [Biblia Germanica]
[Biblia Germanica]
[1475 or 1476]
Adams, William Bridges, 1797-1872. English pleasure carriages :
Adams, William Bridges, 1797–1872
English pleasure carriages
1837
Dyer, George, 1755-1841. History of the University and colleges of Cambridge :
Dyer, George, 1755–1841
History of the University and colleges of Cambridge
1814
 The old closes & streets of Glasgow /
The old closes & streets of Glasgow
1900
Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842-1904, author. Points of the horse :
Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842–1904
Points of the horse
1897
Lyon, W. E. (William Edgar) "In my opinion--" ;
Lyon, W. E. (William Edgar)
"In my opinion--" ;
1928
Randall, James, 1778-1820, author, illustrator.  A collection of architectural designs for mansions, casinos, villas, lodges, and cottages :
Randall, James, 1778–1820
A collection of architectural designs for mansions, casinos, villas, lodges, and cottages
1806
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. A few ways through the window :
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
A few ways through the window
1990
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the capital, genuine, and valuable collection of pictures, late the property of that eminently distinguished artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, Late President of the Royal Academy, decd : comprising the undoubted works of the greatest masters of the Roman, Florentine, Bolognese, Venetian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, in the most perfect state of preservation : the whole of which will be sold by auction (by order of the executors) by Mr. Christie, on Wednesday 11th, and Thursday 12th of March, 1795, at his Rooms (late the Royal Academy) Pall Mall : and on Friday 13th, and Saturday 14 of March, 1795, at his Great Room (next Cumberland House) Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the capital, genuine, and valuable collection of pictures, late the property of that eminently distinguished artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, Late President of the Royal Academy, decd : comprising the undoubted works of the greatest masters of the Roman, Florentine, Bolognese, Venetian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, in the most perfect state of preservation : the whole of which will be sold by auction (by order of the executors) by Mr. Christie, on Wednesday 11th, and Thursday 12th of March, 1795, at his Rooms (late the Royal Academy) Pall Mall : and on Friday 13th, and Saturday 14 of March, 1795, at his Great Room (next Cumberland House) Pall Mall
[1795]
Clarke, Gillian, 1937- Harvest at Mynachlog /
Clarke, Gillian, 1937–
Harvest at Mynachlog
1990
Aikin, Edmund, 1780-1820. Designs for villas and other rural buildings /
Aikin, Edmund, 1780–1820
Designs for villas and other rural buildings
1808
 An account of the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent :
An account of the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent
[1814]
Lovechild, Mrs., 1743-1813. Sketches of little girls :
Lovechild, Mrs., 1743–1813
Sketches of little girls
[ca. 1840]
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775-approximately 1833, ill. A set of four : poet, miser, virtuoso, hypochondriac /
Atkinson, John Augustus, 1775–approximately 1833
A set of four : poet, miser, virtuoso, hypochondriac
1824
Blagdon, Francis William, 1778-1819. A brief history of ancient and modern India :
Blagdon, Francis William, 1778–1819
A brief history of ancient and modern India
[MDCCCV [1805]
Thomas, R. S. (Ronald Stuart), 1913-2000. A blackbird singing /
Thomas, R. S. (Ronald Stuart), 1913–2000
A blackbird singing
[1989]
Nollekens, Joseph, 1737-1823.  Letter, 1810 July 3.
Nollekens, Joseph, 1737–1823
Letter, 1810 July 3
Brannon, George, ill. Vectis scenery :
Brannon, George
Vectis scenery
1834
Buckler, John Chessell, 1793-1894, ill. Views of the cathedral churches of England and Wales :
Buckler, John Chessell, 1793–1894
Views of the cathedral churches of England and Wales
1822
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856. High life in London :
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789–1856
High life in London
1826
Dallaway, James, 1763-1834. Observations on English architecture, military, ecclesiastical, and civil, compared with similar buildings on the continent :
Dallaway, James, 1763–1834
Observations on English architecture, military, ecclesiastical, and civil, compared with similar buildings on the continent
1806
 Essai sur les troupes provinciales.
Essai sur les troupes provinciales
1773
 Fashionable resorts.
Fashionable resorts
1824-1826
Fellows, Charles, Sir, 1799-1860. A narrative of an ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc /
Fellows, Charles, Sir, 1799–1860
A narrative of an ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc
MDCCCXXVII [1827]
Heath, William, 1795-1840. Rustic sketches /
Heath, William, 1795–1840
Rustic sketches
[1824]
Werner, Abraham Gottlob, 1749-1817. Werner's nomenclature of colours,
Werner, Abraham Gottlob, 1749–1817
Werner's nomenclature of colours,
1814
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Modern Athens!
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Modern Athens!
1829 [i.e. 1831]
Mason, William, 1725-1797. An heroic epistle to Sir William Chambers ...
Mason, William, 1725–1797
An heroic epistle to Sir William Chambers ..
1773
 Supplement to the visitation of Gloucestershire, 1682-4.
Supplement to the visitation of Gloucestershire, 1682-4
1866?]
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. Description of the Egyptian court /
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
Description of the Egyptian court
1854
Kincaid, Alexander. The traveller's companion through the city of Edinburgh and suburbs:
Kincaid, Alexander
The traveller's companion through the city of Edinburgh and suburbs
M,DCC,XCIV [1794]
Shepard, Edward. The lives of the most eminent painters, :
Shepard, Edward
The lives of the most eminent painters,
1803
James, H., 1803-1877. Note on the block of tin dredged up in Falmouth Harbour /
James, H., 1803–1877
Note on the block of tin dredged up in Falmouth Harbour
1863
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. New and rare beautiful-leaved plants;
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
New and rare beautiful-leaved plants;
1870
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. Mrs. Perkins's ball /
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811–1863
Mrs. Perkins's ball
[1847]
Mudie, Robert, 1777-1842. The heavens /
Mudie, Robert, 1777–1842
The heavens
1836
 Pictorial beauties of nature, or, Sketches in various departments of natural history :
Pictorial beauties of nature, or, Sketches in various departments of natural history
[1872?]
Stisted, Henry, Mrs. Letters from the bye-ways of Italy /
Stisted, Henry, Mrs
Letters from the bye-ways of Italy
1845
 Kearsley's Complete peerage, of England, Scotland, and Ireland :
Kearsley's Complete peerage, of England, Scotland, and Ireland
1806
Goltzius, Hubert, 1526-1583. De re nummaria antiqua, opera quae extant universa ...
Goltzius, Hubert, 1526–1583
De re nummaria antiqua, opera quae extant universa ..
1708
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on the western parts of England :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the western parts of England
1798
 A collection of views of gentlemen's seats, castles, and romantick places, in North Wales /
A collection of views of gentlemen's seats, castles, and romantick places, in North Wales
1792
Strong, L. A. G. (Leonard Alfred George), 1896-1958, author. The hansom cab and the pigeons :
Strong, L. A. G. (Leonard Alfred George), 1896–1958
The hansom cab and the pigeons
1935
Meares, John, 1756?-1809, author, illustrator. Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the North West coast of America :
Meares, John, 1756?-1809
Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the North West coast of America
MDCCXC [1790]
Mackenzie, Alexander, 1764-1820, author. Voyages from Montreal, on the river St. Laurence, through the continent of North America, to the frozen and Pacific oceans ; in the years 1789 and 1793 :
Mackenzie, Alexander, 1764–1820
Voyages from Montreal, on the river St. Laurence, through the continent of North America, to the frozen and Pacific oceans ; in the years 1789 and 1793
MDCCCI [1801]
Heath, Charles, 1761-1831. Monmouthshire :
Heath, Charles, 1761–1831
Monmouthshire
[1801]
Burnet, John, 1784-1868. A practical treatise on painting :
Burnet, John, 1784–1868
A practical treatise on painting
1827
Dawson, William. Ten plates comprising a plan.
Dawson, William
Ten plates comprising a plan
1840
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747-1795.  James Wales archive,
Wales, James, 1746 or 1747–1795
James Wales archive,
1786-1797
 "Nellie" :
"Nellie"
1951
H. Coates & Sons, creator, publisher. Guinness Festival Clock, Gt. Yarmouth.
H. Coates & Sons
Guinness Festival Clock, Gt. Yarmouth
[approximately 1954]
Mills, John, -approximately 1885, author.  The life of a racehorse /
Mills, John, -approximately 1885
The life of a racehorse
1854