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Romney, George, 1734-1802. Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.

Romney, George, 1734–1802

Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene

1788 August 19-1798 April 6

Romney, George, 1734-1802. Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773.

Romney, George, 1734–1802

Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773

1773

Romney, George, 1734-1802. Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.

Romney, George, 1734–1802

Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams

1794-1796

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,

Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788

Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,

1777-1781

Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl :

Stubbs, George, 1724–1806

Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl

ca. [1798?]

Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints published by W. Hogarth :

Hogarth, William, 1697–1764

Prints published by W. Hogarth

1762

Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness

Hogarth, William, 1697–1764

Industry and idleness

[between 1771 and 1785]

Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :

Hogarth, William, 1697–1764

The analysis of beauty

MDCCLII. [1753]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776

M DCC LXXVII [1777]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778

M DCC LXXIX [1779]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Manuscript notebook.

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

Manuscript notebook

1781

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770

MDCCLXXI [1771]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Joshua Reynolds archive,

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

Joshua Reynolds archive,

1749-1816

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782

M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,

1787

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

Delle arti del disegno

1778

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774

MDCCLXXV [1775]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...

1797

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780

M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772

M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786

M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769

MDCCLXIX [1769]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769

MDCCLXIX [1769]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790

M.DCC.XCI. [1791]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771

MDCCLXXII [1772]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...

1798

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784

M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788 /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788

M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

Delle arti del disegno

1787

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy /

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792

Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy

1778

Blake, William, 1757-1827. William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray /

Blake, William, 1757–1827

William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray

1972

[Metamorphic pictures].

[Metamorphic pictures]

[circa 1775]

Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815. Poesie nella partenza dell'eccellentissimo signor Andrea da Mula dal glorioso reggimento di Chioggia.

Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815

Poesie nella partenza dell'eccellentissimo signor Andrea da Mula dal glorioso reggimento di Chioggia

[ca. 1764]

Ashmore, ill. no_linkage [Views in Scotland].

Ashmore, no_linkage

[Views in Scotland]

Decr. 1793

Select Society. Resolutions of the Select Society.

Select Society

Resolutions of the Select Society

1755]

Spilsbury, F. B. (Francis B.) The art of etching and aqua tinting,

Spilsbury, F. B. (Francis B.)

The art of etching and aqua tinting,

1794

Aikin, John, 1747-1822. Letters from a father to his son,

Aikin, John, 1747–1822

Letters from a father to his son,

1794

Mallet, David, 1705?-1765. The poetical works of David Mallet. :

Mallet, David, 1705?-1765

The poetical works of David Mallet.

[1796]

Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837, author. New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough :

Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837

New description of Blenheim, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough

MDCCLXXXIX [1789]

Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The country builder's estimator, or, The architect's companion for estimating of new buildings ... : to which is added several new tables ... /

Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779

The country builder's estimator, or, The architect's companion for estimating of new buildings ... : to which is added several new tables ...

1755

Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819, ill. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester /

Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819

An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester

1797

Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767. Das nach Original Zeichnungen geschilderte Thier Reich =

Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698–1767

Das nach Original Zeichnungen geschilderte Thier Reich =

1768?]

Bligh, William, 1754-1817, author. An answer to certain assertions :

Bligh, William, 1754–1817

An answer to certain assertions

1794

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]

Great Britain. Parliament. An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called England.

Great Britain. Parliament

An Act for the better preservation of the game in that part of Great Britain called England

1762

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

Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1774. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church :

Church of England. Book of common prayer. 1774

The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church

1774

Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. The children of Thespis :

Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818

The children of Thespis

1786-1788

A reply to Observations on two trials at law, respecting Messieurs Adams's new-invented stucco :

A reply to Observations on two trials at law, respecting Messieurs Adams's new-invented stucco

1778

Maurice, Thomas, 1754-1824, author. Grove-Hill :

Maurice, Thomas, 1754–1824

Grove-Hill

1799

Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great-Britain ... /

Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825

A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great-Britain ...

1799

Gough, Richard, 1735-1809. A comparative view of the antient monuments of India :

Gough, Richard, 1735–1809

A comparative view of the antient monuments of India

MDCCLXXXV [1785]

Luckombe, Philip, -1803. The beauties of England, or, A comprehensive view of the public structures, the seats of the nobility and gentry, the two universities, the cities, market towns, antiquities and curiosities, natural and artificial, for which this island is remarkable : including a circumstantial account of the curiosities of London and Westminster : divided into the respective counties and intended as a travelling pocket companion ...

Luckombe, Philip, -1803

The beauties of England, or, A comprehensive view of the public structures, the seats of the nobility and gentry, the two universities, the cities, market towns, antiquities and curiosities, natural and artificial, for which this island is remarkable : including a circumstantial account of the curiosities of London and Westminster : divided into the respective counties and intended as a travelling pocket companion ..

1757

Tielenburg, Gerrit. no_linkage Gezichten der steeden, gebouwen en andere aanmerkelyke zaaken van Schotland en Yrland :

Tielenburg, Gerrit. no_linkage

Gezichten der steeden, gebouwen en andere aanmerkelyke zaaken van Schotland en Yrland

[ca. 1710]

Boothby, Brooke, Sir, 1743-1824. Sorrows :

Boothby, Brooke, Sir, 1743–1824

Sorrows

1796

Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. Bowles's polite recreation in drawing :

Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793

Bowles's polite recreation in drawing

[1779]

Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788. The death of Abel,

Gessner, Salomon, 1730–1788

The death of Abel,

1797

Gambarini, Carlo, conte. no_linkage A description of the Earl of Pembroke's pictures.

Gambarini, Carlo, conte. no_linkage

A description of the Earl of Pembroke's pictures

1731

Delamotte, Peter. no_linkage The Weymouth Guide: Exhibiting the ancient and present state of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis; :

Delamotte, Peter. no_linkage

The Weymouth Guide: Exhibiting the ancient and present state of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis;

[1785?]

Bentham, James, 1708-1794. The history and antiquities of the conventual and cathedral church of Ely:

Bentham, James, 1708–1794

The history and antiquities of the conventual and cathedral church of Ely

1771

Martinelli, Vincenzio, 1702-1785. Lettere familiari e critiche di Vincenzio Martinelli.

Martinelli, Vincenzio, 1702–1785

Lettere familiari e critiche di Vincenzio Martinelli

1758

Middleton, Conyers, 1683-1750, author. Germana quaedam antiquitatis eruditae monumenta :

Middleton, Conyers, 1683–1750

Germana quaedam antiquitatis eruditae monumenta

MDCCXLV [1745]

Oakley, Edward, active 18th century. The magazine of architecture, perspective, & sculpture :

Oakley, Edward, active 18th century

The magazine of architecture, perspective, & sculpture

MDCCXXX [1730]

Blair, John. no_linkage Fourteen maps of ancient and modern geography ...

Blair, John. no_linkage

Fourteen maps of ancient and modern geography ..

1768

Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802, author. A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England :

Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802

A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England

MDCCXCVI-MDCCXCIX [1796-1799]

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Shakespeare illustrated ... by S. & E. Harding.

Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616

Shakespeare illustrated ... by S. & E. Harding

1793

Woodman, William, ca. 1654-1731? no_linkage Masons' report concerning the roof-line balustrade of St. Paul's Cathedral.

Woodman, William, ca. 1654–1731? no_linkage

Masons' report concerning the roof-line balustrade of St. Paul's Cathedral

1719 January 26

St. John, Paulet, Sir, 1704-1780. Every man his own farrier :

St. John, Paulet, Sir, 1704–1780

Every man his own farrier

1780

A collection of fifty etchings after Raphael, Julio Romano, Guido, Parmigiano, Domenichino, Albert Durer, Paul Veronese, Palma, Annibal and Ludovico Caracci, Guerchino, N. Poussin, F. Mola, Franceschini, Joseph Passeri, Passinelli, Cavedone, P. da Cortona, Carlo Cignani, Carlo Maratti, &c /

A collection of fifty etchings after Raphael, Julio Romano, Guido, Parmigiano, Domenichino, Albert Durer, Paul Veronese, Palma, Annibal and Ludovico Caracci, Guerchino, N. Poussin, F. Mola, Franceschini, Joseph Passeri, Passinelli, Cavedone, P. da Cortona, Carlo Cignani, Carlo Maratti, &c

[1797?]

Fer, Nicolas de, 1646-1720, cartographer. Les forces de l'Europe, Asie, Afrique et Amerique, ou, Description des principales villes, avec leurs fortifications :

Fer, Nicolas de, 1646–1720

Les forces de l'Europe, Asie, Afrique et Amerique, ou, Description des principales villes, avec leurs fortifications

[1707]

Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. no_linkage A catalogue of a superb and capital collection of pictures :

Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, no_linkage

A catalogue of a superb and capital collection of pictures

[1788]

Rouquet, Jean André, 1701-1758. The present state of the arts in England /

Rouquet, Jean André, 1701–1758

The present state of the arts in England

1756

Cobbold, Elizabeth, 1767-1824. Six narrative poems /

Cobbold, Elizabeth, 1767–1824

Six narrative poems

1787

Crull, Jodocus, -1713? A supplement to the antiquities of St. Peter's, or, The abbey-church of Westminster ...

Crull, Jodocus, -1713?

A supplement to the antiquities of St. Peter's, or, The abbey-church of Westminster ..

1713

Great Britain. Anno regni Georgii II. Regis Magnae, Franciae, & Hiberniae, octavo :

Great Britain

Anno regni Georgii II. Regis Magnae, Franciae, & Hiberniae, octavo

1735

Bickham, George, 1684?-1758? The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain :

Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?

The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain

1749

Ibbetson, Julius, 1759-1817. A picturesque guide to Bath, Bristol Hot-Wells, the river Avon, and the adjacent country /

Ibbetson, Julius, 1759–1817

A picturesque guide to Bath, Bristol Hot-Wells, the river Avon, and the adjacent country

1793

Stringer, Arthur. no_linkage The experienc'd huntsman, or, a collection of observations upon the nature and chace of the stagg, buck, hare, fox, martern and otter ... /

Stringer, Arthur. no_linkage

The experienc'd huntsman, or, a collection of observations upon the nature and chace of the stagg, buck, hare, fox, martern and otter ...

1714

A new drawing-book of out-lines &c. : very proper for the first-practice of all who are willing to excell in that noble-art =

A new drawing-book of out-lines &c. : very proper for the first-practice of all who are willing to excell in that noble-art =

1722

Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709-1781. An historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor Castle.

Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709–1781

An historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor Castle

1773

The school of miniature,

The school of miniature,

1733

The art of painting in miniature ...

The art of painting in miniature ..

1752

Campbell, R. no_linkage The London tradesman :

Campbell, R. no_linkage

The London tradesman

1757

Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...

Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825

A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ..

1789

Remy, Pierre, fl. 1749-1787. Catalogue raisonné des tableaux, estampes, coquilles, & autres curiosités;

Remy, Pierre, fl. 1749–1787

Catalogue raisonné des tableaux, estampes, coquilles, & autres curiosités;

1766

Ireland, John, -1808. Hogarth illustrated /

Ireland, John, -1808

Hogarth illustrated

1791

[Wallpaper fragment with classical frieze].

[Wallpaper fragment with classical frieze]

[circa 1760?]

Neve, Richard. no_linkage The city and countrey [sic] purchaser, and builder's dictionary, or, The compleat builder's guide ... /

Neve, Richard. no_linkage

The city and countrey [sic] purchaser, and builder's dictionary, or, The compleat builder's guide ...

1703

Lacombe, Jean de, sieur de Querc̦y, active 1676, author. A compendium of the East :

Lacombe, Jean de, sieur de Querc̦y, active 1676

A compendium of the East

1937

Dyke, Thomas, schoolmaster. no_linkage Reading made perfectly easy, or, An introduction to the reading the Holy Bible :

Dyke, Thomas, schoolmaster. no_linkage

Reading made perfectly easy, or, An introduction to the reading the Holy Bible

MDCCXCVIII [1798]

Bruce, James, 1730-1794. James Bruce archive,

Bruce, James, 1730–1794

James Bruce archive,

ca. 1750-ca.1850

Bowen, Thomas, -1790, engraver. The roads from London to Norwich, Cambridge, Ely & Kings Lynn

Bowen, Thomas, -1790

The roads from London to Norwich, Cambridge, Ely & Kings Lynn

[1775?]

Popple, Henry, -1743, cartographer. A map of the British Empire in America :

Popple, Henry, -1743

A map of the British Empire in America

[ca. 1737]

Jukes, Francis, 1745-1812, engraver. [Views in the South Seas]

Jukes, Francis, 1745–1812

[Views in the South Seas]

1787-1788

Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) Abstract of the instrument of institution of the Royal Academy of Arts in London :

Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)

Abstract of the instrument of institution of the Royal Academy of Arts in London

[177-?]

The plan of Dunkirk and its fortification as it was in the year MDCCXIV.

The plan of Dunkirk and its fortification as it was in the year MDCCXIV

17--]

Senex, John, -1740, author, cartographer, publisher. A new general atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms, and other dominions of the world :

Senex, John, -1740

A new general atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms, and other dominions of the world

MDCC XXI [1721]

Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719. To Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales :

Addison, Joseph, 1672–1719

To Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales

1716

Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810. A description of a set of prints of Scripture history :

Trimmer, Sarah, 1741–1810

A description of a set of prints of Scripture history

[1786]