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1. Diorama, Regent's Park : description of the two pictures now exhibiting, viz. the Basilica of St. Paul, near Rome, and the village of Alagna, in Piedmont, painted by le chevalier Bouton.

Diorama, Regent's Park : description of the two pictures now exhibiting, viz. the Basilica of St. Paul, near Rome, and the village of Alagna, in Piedmont, painted by le chevalier Bouton.
Date:
[1837?]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet (3, [1] p.) ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter / Lee sc.

The grand historical picture of the storming of Seringapatam by the British troops and their allies, May 4th, 1799 : painted by Robert Ker Porter / Lee sc.
Date:
[1800?]
Physical Description:
1 print : woodcut and letterpress ; sheet 37 x 51 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. European polyorama : course ticket.

European polyorama : course ticket.
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 ticket ; 4 x 7 cm, mounted on card 20 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Programme of Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc, August, 12th & 13th 1851.

Programme of Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc, August, 12th & 13th 1851.
Creator:
Smith, Albert, 1816–1860
Date:
[1851]
Physical Description:
1 folding fan : ill. ; 24 x 40 cm. folded to 24 x 3 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. A description of the correct method of waltzing : the truly fashionable species of dancing. That, from the graceful and pleasing beauty of its movements, has obtained on ascendancy over every other department of that polite branch of education. Part I. Containing a correct explanatory description of the several movements and attitudes in German and French waltzing / by Thomas Wilson , dance-master, (from the King's Theatre, Opera House. Author of "The analysis of country dancing," "The treasures of Terpischore," and a variety of other works on music and dancing. Illustrated by engravings, from original designs and drawings, by J.H.A. Randall.

A description of the correct method of waltzing : the truly fashionable species of dancing. That, from the graceful and pleasing beauty of its movements, has obtained on ascendancy over every other department of that polite branch of education. Part I. Containing a correct explanatory description of the several movements and attitudes in German and French waltzing / by Thomas Wilson , dance-master, (from the King's Theatre, Opera House. Author of "The analysis of country dancing," "The treasures of Terpischore," and a variety of other works on music and dancing. Illustrated by engravings, from original designs and drawings, by J.H.A. Randall.
Creator:
Wilson, Thomas, dancing master
Date:
1816
Physical Description:
[2], lxi, [62]-113, [5] leaves, [7] leaves of plates ([1] folded) : ill., music ; 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.

Admission ticket for the balloon ascension of Vincenzo Lunardi on May 13, 1785.
Creator:
Lunardi, Vincent, 1759–1806
Date:
1785
Physical Description:
1 admission ticket : engraving ; 7.5 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. [Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].

[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
Date:
[1820]
Physical Description:
1 ticket : illustrations ; 10 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Quadrilling [music] : a favourite song / by the author of "Rejected Addresses" ; the decorations designed and executed by William Hawkes Smith.

Quadrilling [music] : a favourite song / by the author of "Rejected Addresses" ; the decorations designed and executed by William Hawkes Smith.
Date:
[1822]
Physical Description:
[4] p. : ill., music ; 34 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. Original Menagerie, New Road, near Fitzroy Square, London : revived by the late Mr. Brooks's son, Paul.

Original Menagerie, New Road, near Fitzroy Square, London : revived by the late Mr. Brooks's son, Paul.
Creator:
Brookes's Menagerie (London, England)
Date:
between 1803 and 1813?
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 25 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts