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Blake, William, 1757–1827
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Abbey, Elizabeth Anne -- Provenance.
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Abbey, Mrs. George -- Presentation inscription from Mary Kerr.
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Benwell, William, 1765–1796. In what arts have the moderns excelled the ancients?
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Kerr, Mary, active 1789–1826 -- Presentation inscription to Mrs. George Abbey.
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Savary, M. (Claude Etienne), 1750–1788. Lettres sur l'Égypte. English.
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Towers, Joseph, 1737–1799. Memoirs of the life and reign of Frederick the Third, King of Prussia.
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Berry Pomeroy Castle
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Towers, Joseph, 1737–1799
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Thomas Girtin (Yale Center for British Art, 1986-01-21 - 1986-03-30)
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Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Attributed to office of Sir John Soane, 1753–1837
Plan of the Principal Story, Shewing the New Committee Rooms &c, House of Lords
ca. 1794
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unknown artist
Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon
undated
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George Siegmund Facius, 1750–1804
Romeo and Juliet: Act I, Scene V. "A Hall in Capulet's House."
1789
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William Daniell, 1769–1837
An Indian Elephant at Lucknow, September 1, 1789
1789
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Kerr, Mary, active 1789–1826
Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain
1789-1826
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Blake, William, 1757–1827
Songs of innocence and of experience
c1991