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London & County Banking Company, creator. A couple of hundred just to go with :
London & County Banking Company
A couple of hundred just to go with
1900
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
Baxter, George, 1804-1867. Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition.
Baxter, George, 1804–1867
Baxter's gems of the Great Exhibition
[1854]
Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895. The great glass house opend;
Sala, George Augustus, 1828–1895
The great glass house opend;
1851
The artist's vade mecum :
The artist's vade mecum
1786
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of Rome /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of Rome
1750
Dugdale, William, 1605-1686. The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated :
Dugdale, William, 1605–1686
The antiquities of Warwickshire illustrated
MDCCXXX [1730]
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, illustrator, engraver, publisher. Oriental scenery.
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
Oriental scenery
1795-1807 [that is, 1808]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Shakespeare's tercentenary, 1864
[1864]
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
Outline of the countries between Delhi and Constantinople
1814 [i.e. 1821?]
Morris, William, 1834-1896. The roots of the mountains :
Morris, William, 1834–1896
The roots of the mountains
MDCCCXC [1890]
White, John, active 1757-1759, author. Journal of a voyage to New South Wales :
White, John, active 1757–1759
Journal of a voyage to New South Wales
MDCCXC [1790]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The art of painting :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The art of painting
1778
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280-approximately 1350. Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare :
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280–approximately 1350
Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare
1375
Angus, William, 1752-1821, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales :
Angus, William, 1752–1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703–1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
Morton, Edward, artist. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday :
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829-1925, photographer. Photogenic drawings of various objects /
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829–1925
Photogenic drawings of various objects
1848-1859
Newton, T. The mansion of bliss :
Newton, T
The mansion of bliss
1822
Dance, George, 1741-1825. A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793 /
Dance, George, 1741–1825
A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793
1809-1814
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland) Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle.
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland)
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle
[188-?]
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784-1851, artist. The beauties & defects in the figure of the horse /
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
The beauties & defects in the figure of the horse
[1816]
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
[1850?]
Wellington :
Wellington
1852
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart :
In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart
1871
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia.
A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia
1788
The Historical and local new Bath guide,
The Historical and local new Bath guide,
[ca. 1832]
The practical and devotional family Bible :
The practical and devotional family Bible
1864
Hogan, Eileen, 1946- The poetry box /
Hogan, Eileen, 1946–
The poetry box
[2003]
Rowe, Miss. Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
Cockburn, Julie, artist. Butterflies.
Cockburn, Julie
Butterflies
2004
Rowe, George, 1796-1864, ill. Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon /
Rowe, George, 1796–1864
Forty-eight views of cottages and scenery at Sidmouth, Devon
[1826]
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798-1872, ill. Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris /
Pigal, Edmé Jean, 1798–1872
Recueil des scènes familières, et de société de Paris
1833
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Hints to form the taste & regulate ye judgment in sketching landscape
circa 1790
Papendiek, G. E. (George Ernest), 1788-1835. Four views in Germany.
Papendiek, G. E. (George Ernest), 1788–1835
Four views in Germany
1820
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist. [Transparent prints].
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756–1827
[Transparent prints]
[1799]
Atkinson, George Francklin, ill. "Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India /
Atkinson, George Francklin
"Curry & rice," on forty plates, or, The ingredients of social life at "our station" in India
[1859]
Diorama, Regent's Park :
Diorama, Regent's Park
[1837?]
Stapley, W. B., artist. Album of landscape drawings and compiled by W.B. Stapley.
Stapley, W. B.
Album of landscape drawings and compiled by W.B. Stapley
1855-1870
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly :
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield :
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871-1927, artist. Westminster Abbey fund :
Parkinson, W. (William), 1871–1927
Westminster Abbey fund
1920
Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823, illustrator. Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia.
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778–1823
Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia
1822
The family coach.
The family coach
[1851]
Specimens of sea weed.
Specimens of sea weed
circa 1840?
Till the boys come home :
Till the boys come home
1914 or 1915
Sweet, Robert, 1783-1835, author. Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands :
Sweet, Robert, 1783–1835
Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands
1827-28
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802. Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime /
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
Bush, Tracey. Cygnea cantio :
Bush, Tracey
Cygnea cantio
1997
Nightingall, Miles, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
Hindoostan :
Hindoostan
[1822]
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880. Souvenir of the bal costume.
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796–1880
Souvenir of the bal costume
1843
Hume, David, 1711-1776. The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688 /
Hume, David, 1711–1776
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688
1806
Sayers, Henry, 1819 or 1820-1891. Toy soldier paper dolls.
Sayers, Henry, 1819 or 1820–1891
Toy soldier paper dolls
ca. 1830
Bonnell, Mandy. The second life of shells /
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[1817?]
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party.
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853- Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets.
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853–
Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets
1879-1881
Anti-Corn Law League, creator. [Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star].
Anti-Corn Law League
[Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star]
[approximately 1844]
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800-1877. The pencil of nature /
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800–1877
The pencil of nature
1844 [i.e. 1844-1846]
Dilnot, John. Weeds and pests.
Dilnot, John
Weeds and pests
2009
Barnard, George, 1807-1890. The Continental drawing book :
Barnard, George, 1807–1890
The Continental drawing book
Jany. 2nd, 1837
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863. engraver. Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
[1824]
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
Ward, Mary, 1827-1869, author, illustrator. Sketches with the microscope :
Ward, Mary, 1827–1869
Sketches with the microscope
1857
Sullivan, Dennis. A picturesque tour through Ireland /
Sullivan, Dennis
A picturesque tour through Ireland
1824
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801-1886, artist. Drawings of England and India.
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801–1886
Drawings of England and India
1817-1852
London manners and dandy fashions.
London manners and dandy fashions
[approximately 1825?]
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride :
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers Ye Golden Pride
[approximately 1905]
Sincere good wishes for Christmas.
Sincere good wishes for Christmas
[1880?]
Douglas, Helen, 1952- book artist. Follow the river.
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Follow the river
2015-2017
Ireland, Samuel, -1800. Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
Ireland, Samuel, died 1800
Original watercolors for A picturesque tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France,
1789
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876- Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine /
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
Cunard White Star, ltd. Menu :
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn :
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album.
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album
1853-1855
The Woodman's hut :
The Woodman's hut
[between 1837-1840]1
Fairland, Thomas, 1804-1852. Juliens' New progressive drawing book of the human figure /
Fairland, Thomas, 1804–1852
Juliens' New progressive drawing book of the human figure
[18--]
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811-1877. Fantascope :
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811–1877
Fantascope
1833
The principles of drawing and painting :
The principles of drawing and painting
1811
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
British School. Prospectus and catalogue of the British School :
British School
Prospectus and catalogue of the British School
1802
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences :
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences
1765-1766
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781-1845, artist. Views of Calcutta and its environs /
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781–1845
Views of Calcutta and its environs
1848
Spreat, W. Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon.
Spreat, W
Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon
1842
Delta. Description and analysis of the historical painting by T. Jones Barker, K.L.H., of the Noble Army of Martyrs and great champions of the Protestant Reformation /
Delta
Description and analysis of the historical painting by T. Jones Barker, K.L.H., of the Noble Army of Martyrs and great champions of the Protestant Reformation
1869
Haldane, James (Tailor), creator. Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843
1843
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
I wait a return of thy love.
I wait a return of thy love
mid-19th century
Taylor Institution. Library. The Taylor Building and the University Galleries.
Taylor Institution. Library
The Taylor Building and the University Galleries
June 19th, 1841
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. The meet.
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
The meet
[1880]