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Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres /
Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599–1641
Le cabinet des plus beaux portraits des plusieurs princes & princesses, hommes illustres, fameux peintres & autres
MDCCXXVIII [1728]
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]
Rocque, John, -1762. The Seraglio & gardens of the Grand Seignior = Serrail & jardins du Grand Seigneur.
Rocque, John, -1762
The Seraglio & gardens of the Grand Seignior = Serrail & jardins du Grand Seigneur
1752
Lockington, John. Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers :
Lockington, John
Bowles's New and complete book of cyphers
[1785?]
Samwell, David, 1751-1798, author. A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook :
Samwell, David, 1751–1798
A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook
MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640- A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities :
Van der Doort, Abraham, -1640–
A catalogue and description of King Charles the First's capital collection of pictures, limnings, statures, bronzes, medals and other curiosities
MDCCLVII [1757]
Loggan, David, 1635-1700? Oxonia illustrata :
Loggan, David, 1635–1700?
Oxonia illustrata
[ca. 1720]
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful :
Burke, Edmund, 1729–1797
A philosophical enquiry into the origin of our ideas of the sublime and beautiful
MDCCXCIII [1793]
Geometry exercise book.
Geometry exercise book
circa 1780
Gautier Dagoty, 1717-1785. Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture :
Gautier Dagoty, 1717–1785
Observations sur l'histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture
[1752-1755]
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788. Letters on the English nation:
Shebbeare, John, 1709–1788
Letters on the English nation
1755
Gay, John, 1685-1732. The shepherd's week.
Gay, John, 1685–1732
The shepherd's week
1714
Fielding, John, Sir, 1721-1780. A brief description of the cities of London and Westminster :
Fielding, John, Sir, 1721–1780
A brief description of the cities of London and Westminster
1776
Rocque, John, -1762. Vue de la ville de Nismes :
Rocque, John, -1762
Vue de la ville de Nismes
1752
The Sportsman's dictionary, or, The country gentlemen's companion in all rural recreations, with full and particular instructions for hawking, hunting, fowling, setting, fishing, racing, riding, cocking : with the method of breeding, curing, dieting, and ordering of horses, dogs, pigeons, cocks, etc. : extracted from the most celebrated English and French authors, ancient, and modern : with large improvements, made by several gentlemen ... illustrated ...
The Sportsman's dictionary, or, The country gentlemen's companion in all rural recreations, with full and particular instructions for hawking, hunting, fowling, setting, fishing, racing, riding, cocking : with the method of breeding, curing, dieting, and ordering of horses, dogs, pigeons, cocks, etc. : extracted from the most celebrated English and French authors, ancient, and modern : with large improvements, made by several gentlemen ... illustrated ..
1735
Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764. The oeconomy of human life :
Dodsley, Robert, 1704–1764
The oeconomy of human life
1772
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. The art of sound building, demonstrated in geometrical problems :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
The art of sound building, demonstrated in geometrical problems
MDCCXXV [1725]
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767. A correct view of the telegraph :
Orme, Daniel, b. 1767
A correct view of the telegraph
[1796]
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5-1820. Rural architecture, or, Designs from the simple cottage to the decorated villa /
Plaw, John, 1744 or 5–1820
Rural architecture, or, Designs from the simple cottage to the decorated villa
1790
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. Palladio Londinensis, or, The London art of building :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703–1779
Palladio Londinensis, or, The London art of building
1738
Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817. An essay on the means of lessening the effects of fire on the human body /
Earle, James, Sir, 1755–1817
An essay on the means of lessening the effects of fire on the human body
1799
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711-1769. Manière de bien juger des ouvrages de peinture.
Laugier, Marc-Antoine, 1711–1769
Manière de bien juger des ouvrages de peinture
1771
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. Sketches on the art of painting;
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
Sketches on the art of painting;
1782
Mason, William, 1725-1797. An heroic postscript to the public,
Mason, William, 1725–1797
An heroic postscript to the public,
1774
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. Anecdotes of painting in England :
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Anecdotes of painting in England
1765-1771 [i.e. 1765-1780]
Cullum, John, Sir, 1733-1785. The history and antiquities of Hawsted,
Cullum, John, Sir, 1733–1785
The history and antiquities of Hawsted,
1784
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815. Elements for drawing /
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Elements for drawing
1792
Coxe, William, 1747-1828. Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark, :
Coxe, William, 1747–1828
Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark,
MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
Massoul, Constant de. A treatise on the art of painting,
Massoul, Constant de
A treatise on the art of painting,
1797
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665-1745. The works of Jonathan Richardson.
Richardson, Jonathan, 1665–1745
The works of Jonathan Richardson
1792
Encyclopædia britannica;
Encyclopædia britannica;
1778-1783
Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790. A description of the city, college, and cathedral of Winchester.
Warton, Thomas, 1728–1790
A description of the city, college, and cathedral of Winchester
[etc., etc., 1750]
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. The poetical works of Shakspeare.:
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
The poetical works of Shakspeare
1797
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical house carpenter : or, Youth's instructor
1799
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697-1770. The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy :
Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried, 1697–1770
The anatomy of painting, or, A short and easy introduction to anatomy
1769
Association of Architects (London, England) Resolutions of the Associated Architects :
Association of Architects (London, England)
Resolutions of the Associated Architects
[1793]
Gillray, James, 1756-1815. La rigenerazione dell'Olanda :
Gillray, James, 1756–1815
La rigenerazione dell'Olanda
1799
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778. Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777.
Taylor, George (Geographer), active 1778
Taylor and Skinner's Maps of the roads of Ireland, surveyed 1777
1778
Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790. The Winchester guide, or, A description of the antiquities and curiosities of the ancient city.
Warton, Thomas, 1728–1790
The Winchester guide, or, A description of the antiquities and curiosities of the ancient city
1780
Peck, Francis, 1692-1743. Academia tertia anglicana, or, The antiquarian annals of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland, and Northampton shires :
Peck, Francis, 1692–1743
Academia tertia anglicana, or, The antiquarian annals of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland, and Northampton shires
1727
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797. The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ...
Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
The works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford ..
1798
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1789
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ...
The lives of the two illustrious generals, John, Duke of Marlborough, and Francis Eugene, Prince of Savoy ..
1713
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625-1705, author. The gentleman's dictionary :
Guillet de Saint-Georges, Georges, 1625–1705
The gentleman's dictionary
1705
Russel, James, ca. 1720-1763. Letters from a young painter abroad to his friends in England :
Russel, James, ca. 1720–1763
Letters from a young painter abroad to his friends in England
1750
Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656-1733. A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities at the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton.
Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656–1733
A new description of the pictures, statues, bustos, basso-relievos, and other curiosities at the Earl of Pembroke's house at Wilton
1758
Swinburne, Henry, 1743-1803, ill. Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776 :
Swinburne, Henry, 1743–1803
Travels through Spain, in the years 1775 and 1776
MDCCLXXIX [1779]
Tomkins, Peltro William, 1759-1840, engraver. To the Queen this book representing the birth and triumph of Cupid in Her Majesty's collection :
Tomkins, Peltro William, 1759–1840
To the Queen this book representing the birth and triumph of Cupid in Her Majesty's collection
[1795]
Donne, John, 1572-1631, author. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany :
Donne, John, 1572–1631
Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany
1932
Lectures on horsemanship wherein is explained every necessary instruction for both ladies and gentlemen in the useful and polite art of riding ...
Lectures on horsemanship wherein is explained every necessary instruction for both ladies and gentlemen in the useful and polite art of riding ..
1793
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751, author, illustrator, publisher. Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice :
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Ancient masonry, both in the theory and practice
MDCCXXXVI [1736]
Pittman, Philip, active 1760-1770, author. The present state of the European settlements on the Missisippi :
Pittman, Philip, active 1760–1770
The present state of the European settlements on the Missisippi
MDCCLXX [1770]
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727. The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping :
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660–1727
The establishment of the yearly charge of our dyett, with incidents for housekeeping
1714-1716
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, engraver. Printing plate for Morning /
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727–1815
Printing plate for Morning
between 1792 and 1795
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Answer to objections against the London-docks.
Vaughan, William, 1752–1850
Answer to objections against the London-docks
1796
Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747. The adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane :
Le Sage, Alain René, 1668–1747
The adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane
1751
Neve, Richard. Arts improvement: or, Choice experiments and observations in building,
Neve, Richard
Arts improvement: or, Choice experiments and observations in building,
1703
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. Tour of the Isle of Wight.
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
Tour of the Isle of Wight
1790
Saint Yves, fl. 1750. Observations sur les arts,
Saint Yves, fl. 1750
Observations sur les arts,
1748
Martyn, Thomas, 1735-1825. The English connoisseur:
Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
The English connoisseur
1767
Soane, John, 1753-1837, author, illustrator. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings :
Soane, John, Sir, 1753–1837
Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Magna Carta Regis Johannis.
Magna Carta Regis Johannis
[1790?]
Canale, Giuseppe, 1725-1802. 119 etchings after original designs of Raffaelle ...
Canale, Giuseppe, 1725–1802
119 etchings after original designs of Raffaelle ..
1775
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum.
The Sportsman and breeder's vade mecum
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett.
Marriage contract of Eleanor Ley and John Bennett
1758 April 27
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq., author. The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation :
Fairfax, Thomas, Esq.
The complete sportsman, or, Country gentleman's recreation
[1760?]
K. M. T. Flowers of Skye /
K. M. T
Flowers of Skye
1899-1901
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the capital and well-chosen collection of cabinet picture, of James Kirke, Esq., deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
A catalogue of the capital and well-chosen collection of cabinet picture, of James Kirke, Esq., deceased
[1788]
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675-1742. The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman.
Salmon, N. (Nathaniel), 1675–1742
The history of Hertfordshire; describing the county and its antient monuments, particularly the Roman
M.DCC.XXVIII.[1728]
Highmore, Joseph, 1692-1780. A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall :
Highmore, Joseph, 1692–1780
A critical examination of those two paintings on the cieling [sic] of the banqueting-house at Whitehall
1754
M'Nayr, James. A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde /
M'Nayr, James
A guide from Glasgow to some of the most remarkable scenes in the Highlands of Scotland, and to the falls of the Clyde
1797
Morris, Lewis, 1700-1765. Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel :
Morris, Lewis, 1700–1765
Plans of harbours, bars, bays and roads in St. George's-Channel
1748
A view of the Seraglio of the Gd. Seignior & part of Constantinople = Vue du Serrail du Gd. Seigneur, et d'une partie de Constantinople ... /
A view of the Seraglio of the Gd. Seignior & part of Constantinople = Vue du Serrail du Gd. Seigneur, et d'une partie de Constantinople ...
1750
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763-1770, author. The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting :
Ralph, Benjamin, active 1763–1770
The school of Raphael, or, The student's guide to expression in historical painting
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707-1777. The spirit of nations.
Espiard, François Ignace d', Abbé, 1707–1777
The spirit of nations
1753
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835. Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Actual survey of Middlesex
1786
Cooper, John Gilbert, 1723-1769. Letters concerning taste ...
Cooper, John Gilbert, 1723–1769
Letters concerning taste ..
1755
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811. [A collection of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays.
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750–1811
[A collection of plates illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's plays
1792-1796]
Gale, Samuel, 1682-1754. The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of the Holy Trinity in Winton. /
Gale, Samuel, 1682–1754
The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of the Holy Trinity in Winton.
MDCCXV [1715]
The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city. :
The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket companion for all persons residing at or resorting to this ancient city.
1790
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London :
Ambulator, or, A pocket companion in a tour round London
1793
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766. The English baronetage :
Wotton, Thomas, d. 1766
The English baronetage
1741
Morris, Robert, 1701-1754. Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs :
Morris, Robert, 1701–1754
Architecture improved, in a collection of modern, elegant and useful designs
1757
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The practical builder, or, Workman's general assistant
MDCCLXXIV [1774]
The method of cutting up a stag.
The method of cutting up a stag
Jany. 1st, 1793
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Watercolor box.
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Watercolor box
between 1799 and 1827
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719-1797. The theory of perspective demonstrated;
Cowley, John Lodge, 1719–1797
The theory of perspective demonstrated;
1765
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France) Explication des peintures, sculptures, et autres ouvrages de messieurs de l'Academie royale;
Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (France)
Explication des peintures, sculptures, et autres ouvrages de messieurs de l'Academie royale;
1748
Camden, William, 1551-1623, ill. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth /
Camden, William, 1551–1623
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth
Apr. 23d., 1791]
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?]
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
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. A tour through the island of Great Britain :
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
A tour through the island of Great Britain
1779
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. The pocket peerage of England, Scotland, & Ireland :
Longmate, Barak, 1738–1793
The pocket peerage of England, Scotland, & Ireland
1793
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816. A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark :
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816
A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark
1773
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The principles of design :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640–1711
The principles of design
1777
Semple, George, 1700?-1782? Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland :
Semple, George, 1700?-1782?
Hibernia's free trade, or, A plan for the general improvement of Ireland
1780