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Brook, Richard, fl. 1847. New cyclopædia of botany and complete book of herbs :
Brook, Richard, fl. 1847
New cyclopædia of botany and complete book of herbs
[1860?]
Magic Dun Cow ...
Magic Dun Cow ..
[1842]
International Exhibition of London, 1862 :
International Exhibition of London, 1862
[circa 1862?]
Farebrother & Co., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice collection of original cabinet paintings :
Farebrother & Co.
A catalogue of the very choice collection of original cabinet paintings
[1837]
Mr. Stanley (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of drawings and prints, in the portfolio :
Mr. Stanley (Firm)
Catalogue of drawings and prints, in the portfolio
[1834]
Mackney, C. H., composer. The kiss in the railway train /
Mackney, C. H.
The kiss in the railway train
[1864]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the remaining portion of the collection of engravings, of a nobleman of high rank, deceased :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the remaining portion of the collection of engravings, of a nobleman of high rank, deceased
[1840]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the prints of Benjamin Heath Malkin, Esq. LL.D.
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the prints of Benjamin Heath Malkin, Esq. LL.D
[1828]
Pinnock, William, 1782-1843, author. Katechismus der Zeichnung und Mahlerei :
Pinnock, William, 1782–1843
Katechismus der Zeichnung und Mahlerei
[1819?]
[Admission ticket for a lecture at the Royal Academy :
[Admission ticket for a lecture at the Royal Academy
1850
Mouton, artist. [Sketchbook from travels in Switzerland and France]
Mouton
[Sketchbook from travels in Switzerland and France]
[September 1869]
Bruce, Robert, 1782- Robert Bruce letter concerning the wax sculpture of his mother, Rose Bruce :
Bruce, Robert, 1782–
Robert Bruce letter concerning the wax sculpture of his mother, Rose Bruce
1807
H.G. Clarke & Co. The thaumatrope, an optic wonder.
H.G. Clarke & Co
The thaumatrope, an optic wonder
[ca. 1868]
Every man to his station.
Every man to his station
[between 1823 and 1847]
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. Scenes from The winter's tale.
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
Scenes from The winter's tale
[1865]
Bayne, Walter McPherson, 1795-1859. Description of Bayne's gigantic panorama of a voyage to Europe,
Bayne, Walter McPherson, 1795–1859
Description of Bayne's gigantic panorama of a voyage to Europe,
1848
Smith, James, 1775-1839. Rejected addresses:
Smith, James, 1775–1839
Rejected addresses
1812
A catalogue of embellished publications on the English cathedrals, architectural antiquities, the fine arts, &c. By J. Britton; on sale, at very reduced prices, by .
A catalogue of embellished publications on the English cathedrals, architectural antiquities, the fine arts, &c. By J. Britton; on sale, at very reduced prices, by
1837
Rowland, Alexander. A familiar, pleasing, and interesting essay on the curious structure, the varied colours, and preservation of the human hair;
Rowland, Alexander
A familiar, pleasing, and interesting essay on the curious structure, the varied colours, and preservation of the human hair;
1817
Cooke, George Alexander. Topographical and statistical description of the county of Gloucester; :
Cooke, George Alexander
Topographical and statistical description of the county of Gloucester;
[ca. 1817]
Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825. The life and writings of Henry Fuseli ... :
Fuseli, Henry, 1741–1825
The life and writings of Henry Fuseli ...
1831
Britton, John, 1771-1857. The beauties of Wiltshire, displayed in statistical, historical, and descriptive sketches:
Britton, John, 1771–1857
The beauties of Wiltshire, displayed in statistical, historical, and descriptive sketches
1801-1825
Hughson, David, active 19th century. Walks through London :
Hughson, David, active 19th century
Walks through London
1817
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890. Rustic adornments for homes of taste,
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825–1890
Rustic adornments for homes of taste,
1857
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746-1830. Neues und fassliches Lehrbuch zum Zeichnen und Mahlen nach richtigen Grundfässen.
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746–1830
Neues und fassliches Lehrbuch zum Zeichnen und Mahlen nach richtigen Grundfässen
1805
Pichot, Amédée, 1795-1877. Vues pittoresques de l'Écosse,
Pichot, Amédée, 1795–1877
Vues pittoresques de l'Écosse,
1827
Heath, Charles, 1761-1831. Descriptive account of the Kymin pavilion, and Beaulieu grove, :
Heath, Charles, 1761–1831
Descriptive account of the Kymin pavilion, and Beaulieu grove,
1807
Lady. Little rhymes, for little folks /
Lady
Little rhymes, for little folks
1977
Audsley, W. (William), b. 1833. Handbook of Christian symbolism.
Audsley, W. (William), b. 1833
Handbook of Christian symbolism
[1865]
The merry ballads of the olden time :
The merry ballads of the olden time
[1880]
The flowers of Shakespeare ...
The flowers of Shakespeare ..
[1845]
The universal decorator :
The universal decorator
[1858?]
Gilbert, B. W. A treatise on the art of mezzotinto pencilling :
Gilbert, B. W
A treatise on the art of mezzotinto pencilling
[183-?]
Whiteford, Sidney T. A guide to porcelain painting /
Whiteford, Sidney T
A guide to porcelain painting
[1877]
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691. Moxon's Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handyworks applied to the art of printing : a literal reprint in two volumes of the first edition published in the year 1683 /
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Moxon's Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handyworks applied to the art of printing : a literal reprint in two volumes of the first edition published in the year 1683
1896
An account of the conversion and death of poor Joseph :
An account of the conversion and death of poor Joseph
[ca. 1800]
Spencer, Edmund. Sketches of Germany and the Germans :
Spencer, Edmund
Sketches of Germany and the Germans
1836
Stark, William, architect. Report to the Right Honourable the Lord Provost, magistrates, and council of the city of Edinburth and the governors of George Heriot's Hospital, &c. &c :
Stark, William, architect
Report to the Right Honourable the Lord Provost, magistrates, and council of the city of Edinburth and the governors of George Heriot's Hospital, &c. &c
1814
The new casket :
The new casket
[1851]
Yates, James, 1798-1881. [Pattern book for cast iron stoves and other furniture, from the foundry of James Yates, Effingham Works, Rotherham]
Yates, James, 1798–1881
[Pattern book for cast iron stoves and other furniture, from the foundry of James Yates, Effingham Works, Rotherham]
[ca. 1840]
Smirke, Edward, 1795-1875. On the hall and round table at Winchester /
Smirke, Edward, 1795–1875
On the hall and round table at Winchester
184-?]
Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839, lithographer. Recueil d'essais lithographiques dans les differents genres de dessin tels que manière de crayon, de la plume, du pinceau et de lavis /
Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788–1839
Recueil d'essais lithographiques dans les differents genres de dessin tels que manière de crayon, de la plume, du pinceau et de lavis
1816
Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. Records of the Royal Military Academy.
Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
Records of the Royal Military Academy
1851
White, William, of Sheffield. History, gazetteer, and directory of Norfolk, and the city and county of the city of Norwich :
White, William, of Sheffield
History, gazetteer, and directory of Norfolk, and the city and county of the city of Norwich
1845
Smith, Thomas, of Mary-le-bone. A topographical and historical account of the parish of St. Mary-le-Bone :
Smith, Thomas, of Mary-le-bone
A topographical and historical account of the parish of St. Mary-le-Bone
1833
Lewis, Samuel, -1865. The history and topography of the parish of Saint Mary, Islington, in the county of Middlesex /
Lewis, Samuel, -1865
The history and topography of the parish of Saint Mary, Islington, in the county of Middlesex
1842
Brunel, Marc Isambard, Sir, 1769-1849. An explanation of the works of the tunnel under the Thames from Rotherhithe to Wapping.
Brunel, Marc Isambard, Sir, 1769–1849
An explanation of the works of the tunnel under the Thames from Rotherhithe to Wapping
1839
My second trip to Belgium, August.
My second trip to Belgium, August
1847
A chronicle from Filey Brigg.
A chronicle from Filey Brigg
July 1863
[Silver mug made for the christening of Thomas Gilchrist]
[Silver mug made for the christening of Thomas Gilchrist]
[1812]
Dadd, Frank, 1851-1929, artist. Good news from the front :
Dadd, Frank, 1851–1929
Good news from the front
1899
Lowth, Robert, 1761 or 1762-1822, author. Billesdon Coplow :
Lowth, Robert, 1761 or 1762–1822
Billesdon Coplow
[ca. 1827]
Escort card.
Escort card
late 19th century
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846. Description of Mr. Haydon's pictures :
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786–1846
Description of Mr. Haydon's pictures
[1820]
A journal of a tour on the continent in the years 1844 and 1845 .
A journal of a tour on the continent in the years 1844 and 1845
1844 July 4-December 8
Playfair, William, 1759-1823, author. British family antiquity :
Playfair, William, 1759–1823
British family antiquity
1821
Leech, John, 1817-1864, author, illustrator. Pictures of life and character :
Leech, John, 1817–1864
Pictures of life and character
[between 1872 and 1890?]
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. Map of the Alpine country, in the south of Europe /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
Map of the Alpine country, in the south of Europe
June 11th 1804
Dodd, Thomas, 1771-1850, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the extensive and valuable library of books of Robert Morse, Esq. deceased, late of Clarges Street, Piccadilly :
Dodd, Thomas, 1771–1850
A catalogue of the extensive and valuable library of books of Robert Morse, Esq. deceased, late of Clarges Street, Piccadilly
[1816]
Cooke, George, 1781-1834, engraver. A series of views of the most remarkable localities celebrated for picturesque beauty of historical and other associations /
Cooke, George, 1781–1834
A series of views of the most remarkable localities celebrated for picturesque beauty of historical and other associations
[1812]
Holbein's Dance of Death :
Holbein's Dance of Death
MDCCCXLIX [1849]
Wee baby stories.
Wee baby stories
[1883?]
Darmstadt.
Darmstadt
[circa 1880]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of beautifully finished drawings and sketches by Clarkson Stanfield, R.A., and a few pictures and drawings by other artists, the property of the late Mrs. Stanfield ; also, a choice small collection of water-colour drawings and modern pictures, the property of a gentleman in Cheshire : and a few other small properties : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday, March 23, 1876, at one o'clock precisely.
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of beautifully finished drawings and sketches by Clarkson Stanfield, R.A., and a few pictures and drawings by other artists, the property of the late Mrs. Stanfield ; also, a choice small collection of water-colour drawings and modern pictures, the property of a gentleman in Cheshire : and a few other small properties : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, at their Great Rooms, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, on Thursday, March 23, 1876, at one o'clock precisely
[1876]
Theakston, Solomon Wilkinson. Theakston's Guide to Scarborough :
Theakston, Solomon Wilkinson
Theakston's Guide to Scarborough
1854
Ritchie, Leitch, 1800?-1865. Windsor Castle and its environs :
Ritchie, Leitch, 1800?-1865
Windsor Castle and its environs
1848
Herbert, George, 1593-1633. The works of George Herbert :
Herbert, George, 1593–1633
The works of George Herbert
1857
Seccombe, Thomas S. (Thomas Strong), 1840-1899. Military misreadings of Shakspere /
Seccombe, Thomas S. (Thomas Strong), 1840–1899
Military misreadings of Shakspere
[1880]
Old Calabar, 1826-1876, author. Over turf and stubble /
Old Calabar, 1826–1876
Over turf and stubble
1873
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey. Ordnance survey of Scotland /
Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
Ordnance survey of Scotland
1856-1882
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very select and choice collection of pictures of the right honorable Lord Charles Townshend :
Christie & Manson
A catalogue of the very select and choice collection of pictures of the right honorable Lord Charles Townshend
[1835]
[Menu for Limmer's Hotel, 1 Juin, 1885]
[Menu for Limmer's Hotel, 1 Juin, 1885]
Phillips, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a selection of twenty-six valuable first class original pictures, being a portion of the celebrated collection of John Knight, Esq. No. 52 Portland Place :
Phillips, Mr.
A catalogue of a selection of twenty-six valuable first class original pictures, being a portion of the celebrated collection of John Knight, Esq. No. 52 Portland Place
[1839]
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the very select collection of prints and drawings, the property of the late Isaac Pilleau, Esq. formerly of the Bank of England :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
Catalogue of the very select collection of prints and drawings, the property of the late Isaac Pilleau, Esq. formerly of the Bank of England
[1828]
Russell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907. The Atlantic telegraph,
Russell, William Howard, Sir, 1820–1907
The Atlantic telegraph,
[1865?]
Accum, Friedrich Christian, 1769-1838. Description of the process of manufacturing coal gas, for the lighting of streets, houses, and public buildings, with elevations, sections, and plans of the most improved sorts of apparatus now employed at the gas works in London, and the principal provincial towns of Great Britain, accompanied with comparative estimates, exhibiting the most economical mode of procuring this species of light /
Accum, Friedrich Christian, 1769–1838
Description of the process of manufacturing coal gas, for the lighting of streets, houses, and public buildings, with elevations, sections, and plans of the most improved sorts of apparatus now employed at the gas works in London, and the principal provincial towns of Great Britain, accompanied with comparative estimates, exhibiting the most economical mode of procuring this species of light
1819
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850, author. The field book, or, Sports and pastimes of the United Kingdom :
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792–1850
The field book, or, Sports and pastimes of the United Kingdom
1833
The illustrated exhibitor and magazine of art :
The illustrated exhibitor and magazine of art
1852
Raffles, Sophia, Lady, 1786-1858, author. Memoir of the life and public services of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, F.R.S. &c. :
Raffles, Sophia, Lady, 1786–1858
Memoir of the life and public services of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, F.R.S. &c.
MDCCCXXX [1830]
Laird, Francis Charles. A topographical and historical description of the county of Rutland :
Laird, Francis Charles
A topographical and historical description of the county of Rutland
North, Isaac William. A week in the Isles of Scilly /
North, Isaac William
A week in the Isles of Scilly
1850
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. Letter, 1855 Nov. 29.
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
Letter, 1855 Nov. 29
Bossoli, Carlo, 1815-1884, ill. The war in Italy /
Bossoli, Carlo, 1815–1884
The war in Italy
1860
Bulkley, J. A treatise on landscape painting :
Bulkley, J
A treatise on landscape painting
1821
Campbell, Alexander, 1764-1824. A journey from Edinburgh through parts of North Britain :
Campbell, Alexander, 1764–1824
A journey from Edinburgh through parts of North Britain
1802
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769-1822. Greek marbles brought from the shores of the Euxine, Archipelago, and Mediterranean :
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769–1822
Greek marbles brought from the shores of the Euxine, Archipelago, and Mediterranean
1809
Dibdin, T. C. (Thomas Colman), 1810-1893. The lakes, waterfalls, and interesting places of Cumberland & Westmoreland /
Dibdin, T. C. (Thomas Colman), 1810–1893
The lakes, waterfalls, and interesting places of Cumberland & Westmoreland
[1845]
Duncan, John, 1805-approximately 1884. Travels in Western Africa, in 1845 & 1846, :
Duncan, John, 1805–approximately 1884
Travels in Western Africa, in 1845 & 1846,
1847
Elizabeth, Princess of England, 1770-1840, artist, etcher. A series of etchings, representing the power and progress of genius.
Elizabeth, Princess of England, 1770–1840
A series of etchings, representing the power and progress of genius
1806
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758-1838. Monastic remains of the religious houses at Witham, Bruton, & Stavordale, com. Somerset /
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758–1838
Monastic remains of the religious houses at Witham, Bruton, & Stavordale, com. Somerset
[1824]
Robillard-Péronville, -1809. Musée français :
Robillard-Péronville, -1809
Musée français
[1829-1830]
Lisle, Joe, ill. [The essayists]
Lisle, Joe
[The essayists]
[1828-1830]
Mirroir de la mode.
Mirroir de la mode
1803
Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer), ill. Metropolitan improvements, or, London in the nineteenth century :
Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer)
Metropolitan improvements, or, London in the nineteenth century
1827 [i.e. 1827-1830]
Upham, Edward, 1776-1834, author. The history and doctrine of Budhism :
Upham, Edward, 1776–1834
The history and doctrine of Budhism
1829
Hughes, G. M. (George Martin), 1827-1891, author. The origin of Ascot races :
Hughes, G. M. (George Martin), 1827–1891
The origin of Ascot races
1887
Reader, Edward Francis Stratton, -1872, artist. A characteristic design for the arms of Buonaparte /
Reader, Edward Francis Stratton, -1872
A characteristic design for the arms of Buonaparte
1807
Porcher, Edwin A., 1824-1878. Edwin Augustus Porcher collection.
Porcher, Edwin A., 1824–1878
Edwin Augustus Porcher collection
1849-1861
Shirley, Miriam. Come birdie come /
Shirley, Miriam
Come birdie come
[188-?]
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823, cartographer. Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America
[1810]