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Kennedy, James, active 1759, author A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House :
Kennedy, James, active 1759
A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Mellin, August Wilhelm von. Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten :
Mellin, August Wilhelm von
Versuch einer Anweisung zur Anlegung, Verbesserung und Nutzung der Wildbahnen so wohl im Freyn als in Thiergärten
1779
Robertson, Archibald, 1765-1835. Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures.
Robertson, Archibald, 1765–1835
Lessons on drawing, watercolors, and miniatures
1797-1803
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
published 2d. March, 1773
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702, cartographer, publisher. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[circa 1703?]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall
[1794] ,
[Composite atlas of Caribbean charts].
[Composite atlas of Caribbean charts]
1763-1808
Imison, John, d. 1788. School of arts :
Imison, John, d. 1788
School of arts
1787
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Comforts of Bath.
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
Comforts of Bath
[1798]
Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter :
Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter
1728]
Forbes, Miss. Grand tour diary of Miss Forbes.
Forbes, Miss
Grand tour diary of Miss Forbes
1780-1781
Journal in France.
Journal in France
circa 1753
Overton, Thomas Collins. The temple builder's most useful companion, being fifty entire new original designs for pleasure and recreation :
Overton, Thomas Collins
The temple builder's most useful companion, being fifty entire new original designs for pleasure and recreation
1766
The young colorist.
The young colorist
[ca. 1880]
Treatise on perspective.
Treatise on perspective
circa 1770
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748-1813. Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles :
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748–1813
Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Malpas, Edward, engraver. Malpas, engraver :
Malpas, Edward
Malpas, engraver
[approximately 1775]
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist. Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
Dighton, Robert, 1752–1814
Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers
published as the Act directs, 2 Sep. 1784
Poggi, A. C. de, creator. At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy :
Poggi, A. C. de
At Mr. de Poggi's new room, No. 91, New Bond Street, near Oxford Road, are now exhibiting two large pictures painted by Mr. Robert Cleveley of the Royal Navy
1795
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751-1820. Original designs in architecture :
Lewis, James, 1750 or 1751–1820
Original designs in architecture
MDCCLXXX [1780]-1797
Hipwell, John. The elements of navigation :
Hipwell, John
The elements of navigation
1759
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum, per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum, per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[approximately 1716?]
The method of cutting up a stag.
The method of cutting up a stag
Jany. 1st, 1793
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754. An old man taught wisdom, or, The virgin unmask'd /
Fielding, Henry, 1707–1754
An old man taught wisdom, or, The virgin unmask'd
[1735?]
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the reserved part of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the reserved part of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence
1778
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766. Collection choisie de desseins :
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700–1766
Collection choisie de desseins
1768
Swinburne, Edward, 1765-1847. Sketchbooks of tours in Italy /
Swinburne, Edward, 1765–1847
Sketchbooks of tours in Italy
1792, July 21-1793, April 12
[Four sporting prints].
[Four sporting prints]
[between 1754 and 1764]
Mr. Langford and Son, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased) :
Mr. Langford and Son
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Lady Sidney Sherrard, lately deceased; (being part of the collection of the Right Hon. Jocelyn Earl of Leicester, late of Penshurst in the County of Kent, deceased)
[1764]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the curious museum of a Gentleman, deceased : consisting of a collection of cabinet pictures, drawings, fine prints, framed and glazed, bronzes, marbles, carvings in ivory, roman earthen ware, curious and valuable shells, minerals, fossils, and petrifactions, fine dresden, oriental, and old Chelsea ornamental procelane, some pieces of engraved crystal, a few volumes of very rare scarce books, two library book cases, a paair of elegnat inlaid commodes, curious old Japan cabinets, a capital piece of grotto work, and other valuable miscellaneous articles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at this Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Wednesday, May 11th."
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the curious museum of a Gentleman, deceased : consisting of a collection of cabinet pictures, drawings, fine prints, framed and glazed, bronzes, marbles, carvings in ivory, roman earthen ware, curious and valuable shells, minerals, fossils, and petrifactions, fine dresden, oriental, and old Chelsea ornamental procelane, some pieces of engraved crystal, a few volumes of very rare scarce books, two library book cases, a paair of elegnat inlaid commodes, curious old Japan cabinets, a capital piece of grotto work, and other valuable miscellaneous articles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at this Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Wednesday, May 11th."
[1791]
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England), creator. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester :
Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester
1797? December 4
Robertson, William, 1721-1793. The history of Scotland :
Robertson, William, 1721–1793
The history of Scotland
1759
Bruce, James, 1730-1794. An interesting narrative of the travels of James Bruce, Esq. into Abyssinia, to discover the source of the Nile :
Bruce, James, 1730–1794
An interesting narrative of the travels of James Bruce, Esq. into Abyssinia, to discover the source of the Nile
[1790]
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700-1770. A description of the library of the Escorial :
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700–1770
A description of the library of the Escorial
circa 1754
Ockley, Simon, 1678-1720. The history of the Saracens :
Ockley, Simon, 1678–1720
The history of the Saracens
MDCCLVII [1757]
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719-1797. An illustration and mensuration of solid geometry in seven books: :
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719–1797
An illustration and mensuration of solid geometry in seven books:
MDCCLXXXVII [i.e. 1787]
The art of landscape drawing made easy :
The art of landscape drawing made easy
[1794]
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers. At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798.
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers
At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798
[1798]
Warwickshire (England) The poll of the freeholders of Warwickshire :
Warwickshire (England)
The poll of the freeholders of Warwickshire
M.DCC.LXXV [1775]
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines :
Skinner and Dyke
A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines
[1793]
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676-1751. Art of surveying.
Overton, Henry, 1675 or 1676–1751
Art of surveying
1757?
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716-1795. Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale :
Ulloa, Antonio de, 1716–1795
Voyage historique de l'Amerique Meridionale
1752
Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818, author. An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire /
Blore, Thomas, 1764–1818
An history of the manor, and manor-house, of South Winfield, in Derbysire
MDCCXCCIII [1793]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital, and truly valuable assemblage of Chinese drawings, paintings, natural and artificial curiosities
[1799]
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
Paul Mellon collection of British artists' correspondence,
1767-1917
Wallis, N. The carpenter's treasure :
Wallis, N
The carpenter's treasure
[1773]
Wood, John, -1782. A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer :
Wood, John, -1782
A series of plans for cottages or habitations of the labourer
MDCCXCII (1792)
Forrest, Charles, Lieut. [Views in the West Indies].
Forrest, Charles, Lieut
[Views in the West Indies]
1783-1785]
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum.
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum
Senex, John, -1740. A new map of Virginia, Mary-Land, and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Senex, John, -1740
A new map of Virginia, Mary-Land, and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey
1719
Great Britain. An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual.
Great Britain
An Act for making the Act of the fifth year of Her Majesties reign, for the better preservation of the game, perpetual, and for making the same more effectual
[1711]
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739-1821. Edgeworthstown archive,
Beaufort, Daniel Augustus, 1739–1821
Edgeworthstown archive,
1796-1815
Wyld, Samuel, author. The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy :
Wyld, Samuel
The practical surveyor, or, The art of Land-measuring made easy
[approximately 1737]
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782. Pantograph.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705–1782
Pantograph
between 1756 and 1778
Swan, Abraham. Designs in carpentry :
Swan, Abraham
Designs in carpentry
1759
The London calendar, or, Court and city register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year ...
The London calendar, or, Court and city register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and America for the year ..
Rushout, Anne, approximately 1768-1849. Anne Rushout commonplace book.
Rushout, Anne, approximately 1768–1849
Anne Rushout commonplace book
circa 1776-circa 1832
Cleveley, John, 1747-1786, artist. Twelve views in Surry & Kent
Cleveley, John, 1747–1786
Twelve views in Surry & Kent
published 2d. May 1771
Morland, George, 1763-1804. Sketches.
Morland, George, 1763–1804
Sketches
1792-1793
Evans, Lewis, 1700?-1756. A general map of the middle British colonies in America :
Evans, Lewis, 1700?-1756
A general map of the middle British colonies in America
1771
Marshall, R. Four engraved sheets representing painting, poetry, sculpture, and architecture.
Marshall, R
Four engraved sheets representing painting, poetry, sculpture, and architecture
ca. 1780
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745. An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical :
Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745
An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical
1729
The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the young of both sexes, or, A complete body of the polite and useful arts :
The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the young of both sexes, or, A complete body of the polite and useful arts
[1785?]
Biggs, Charlotte, d. 1827. A residence in France during the years 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795 /
Biggs, Charlotte, d. 1827
A residence in France during the years 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795
1797
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767. Vorstellung und Beschreibung derer Schul und Campagne Pferden nach ihren Lectionen, in was vor Gelegenheiten solche können gebraucht werden =
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698–1767
Vorstellung und Beschreibung derer Schul und Campagne Pferden nach ihren Lectionen, in was vor Gelegenheiten solche können gebraucht werden =
Anno 1760
Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century. The noble & joyous boke entytled Le Morte Darthur :
Malory, Thomas, Sir, active 15th century
The noble & joyous boke entytled Le Morte Darthur
1934
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act to repeal an Act, made in the tenth year of the reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for the better preservation of the game within that part of Great Britain called England :
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act to repeal an Act, made in the tenth year of the reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for the better preservation of the game within that part of Great Britain called England
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Seymour, James, 1702-1752, artist. Seymour's twelve prints of hunters & running horses
Seymour, James, 1702–1752
Seymour's twelve prints of hunters & running horses
[between 1771 and 1785]
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]
A general map of England & Wales, divided into its counties.
A general map of England & Wales, divided into its counties
circa [1800?]
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]
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
Brouerius van Nidek, Matthaeus, 1677-1743. Het zegenpralent Kenenmerlant [i.e. Kennemerlant] :
Brouerius van Nidek, Matthaeus, 1677–1743
Het zegenpralent Kenenmerlant [i.e. Kennemerlant]
[1732?]
Whitehurst, John, 1713-1788. Observations on the ventilation of rooms, on the construction of chimneys, and on garden stoves /
Whitehurst, John, 1713–1788
Observations on the ventilation of rooms, on the construction of chimneys, and on garden stoves
1794
Gosling & Bennet (London, England) Gosling & Bennet account book.
Gosling & Bennet (London, England)
Gosling & Bennet account book
1751 September 28-1756 March 24
Fisher, Jonathan, -1809, artist, engraver. Scenery of Ireland :
Fisher, Jonathan, -1809
Scenery of Ireland
1795
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 1754-1778, author. Rei nauticæ incrementa.
Lowth, Thomas Henry, 1753 or 1754–1778
Rei nauticæ incrementa
[1776]
Writing box.
Writing box
late 18th century?
Milns, William, 1761-1801. The penman's repository :
Milns, William, 1761–1801
The penman's repository
[1787]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on the river Wye, and several parts of South Wales, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty, made in the summer of the year 1770 /
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the river Wye, and several parts of South Wales, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty, made in the summer of the year 1770
1782
Blanckley, Thomas Riley. A naval expositor :
Blanckley, Thomas Riley
A naval expositor
MDCCL [1750]
Great Britain. Parliament. An act for the better preservation of the game.
Great Britain. Parliament
An act for the better preservation of the game
1707
Robertson, David, active 1794. A tour through the Isle of Man :
Robertson, David, active 1794
A tour through the Isle of Man
1794
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, ill. [Book of ruins].
Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809
[Book of ruins]
[ca. 1745?]
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. Loose engravings, matted :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Loose engravings, matted
18--?]
La Croix, Demetrius de. Connubia florum latino carmine demonstrata /
La Croix, Demetrius de
Connubia florum latino carmine demonstrata
MDCCXCI [1791]
Mitchell, John, 1711-1768, cartographer. A map of the British and French dominions in North America :
Mitchell, John, 1711–1768
A map of the British and French dominions in North America
[that is, 1757]
Great Britain. An Act for the further punishment of such persons as shall unlawfully kill or destroy deer in parks, paddocks, or other inclosed grounds.
Great Britain
An Act for the further punishment of such persons as shall unlawfully kill or destroy deer in parks, paddocks, or other inclosed grounds
[1719]
Vitruvius Pollio. The architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio /
Vitruvius Pollio
The architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio
MDCCXCI [1791]
Gentleman of great parts, author. Nakedness consider'd, or, Reasons for not wearing of clothes /
Gentleman of great parts
Nakedness consider'd, or, Reasons for not wearing of clothes
1729
D'Houdan Atlas National de France.
D'Houdan
Atlas National de France
[1793?]
The general stud-book.
The general stud-book
1791-
Bryan, Michael, 1757-1821, auctioneer. A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures :
Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures
[1798]
Great Britain. Parliament. An Act to amend so much of an Act made in the first year of the reign of King James the First, intituled, An Act for the better execution of the intent and meaning of former statutes made against shooting in guns :
Great Britain. Parliament
An Act to amend so much of an Act made in the first year of the reign of King James the First, intituled, An Act for the better execution of the intent and meaning of former statutes made against shooting in guns
1762
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786, author. Proposal for county naval free-schools :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
Proposal for county naval free-schools
[1783]
A catalogue of several libraries lately purchased, containing a large collection of valuable and useful books in most branches of learning :
A catalogue of several libraries lately purchased, containing a large collection of valuable and useful books in most branches of learning
printed in the year 1777
Nixon, John, -1818. A country dance /
Nixon, John, -1818
A country dance
Dec. 1, 1789