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Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794, creator. Half a cwt. of coals, Mr. Breame's Wharf, near the bridge.
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Half a cwt. of coals, Mr. Breame's Wharf, near the bridge
[approximately 1845?]
Boulaye, H., active 1819, creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Davenport, at H. Boulaye's school, Manchester.
Boulaye, H., active 1819
Bill for school expenses for Miss Davenport, at H. Boulaye's school, Manchester
June 17, 1819
Bush, Tracey. Meadow buttercup :
Bush, Tracey
Meadow buttercup
2006
Roget, John Lewis, 1828-1908, ill. Outlines of a portion of the life of Trelawny Spoon, gent. :
Roget, John Lewis, 1828–1908
Outlines of a portion of the life of Trelawny Spoon, gent.
1847-1848
Cowell, John. Sketches of John & George from home /
Cowell, John
Sketches of John & George from home
June 25th, 1842
Dean & Son, creator. [Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
Dean & Son
[Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
[1880?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Double flower cultivar of Wood anemone (Anemone cf. nemorosa L. cultivar), with Painted handmaiden moth (Euchromia polymena), both open and closed, with Blister beetle / Spanish fly (Myalabris sp.), Sawyer beetle (?Monochamus sp.) and (Cypraea pantherina Lightfoot, 1786), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Double flower cultivar of Wood anemone (Anemone cf. nemorosa L. cultivar), with Painted handmaiden moth (Euchromia polymena), both open and closed, with Blister beetle / Spanish fly (Myalabris sp.), Sawyer beetle (?Monochamus sp.) and (Cypraea pantherina Lightfoot, 1786), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Edge, John, 1873-1896. Photograph album of Sir John Edge in Allahabad, India.
Edge, John, 1873–1896
Photograph album of Sir John Edge in Allahabad, India
ca. 1888-1894
 Richard Turpin, the highwayman :
Richard Turpin, the highwayman
[between 1850-1862]
 Amid'st a meadow green and gay ...
Amid'st a meadow green and gay ..
mid-19th century
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. A history of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
A history of British birds
1847
 Switzerland in miniature :
Switzerland in miniature
1825
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy :
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy
[ca. 1801]
Valentine, L. (Laura), d. 1899. Aunt Louisa's Alphabet book :
Valentine, L. (Laura), d. 1899
Aunt Louisa's Alphabet book
[1870?]
Walsh, Thomas, fl. 1801. Journal of the late campaign in Egypt :
Walsh, Thomas, fl. 1801
Journal of the late campaign in Egypt
1803
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. Some account of London /
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
Some account of London
1791
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837, author. A new description of Blenheim :
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837
A new description of Blenheim
1811
Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767-1840. Modern London :
Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767–1840
Modern London
1805
Parry, William, fl. 1825. The last days of Lord Byron :
Parry, William, fl. 1825
The last days of Lord Byron
MDCCCXXV [1825]
Dilnot, John, artist. Moth collection /
Dilnot, John
Moth collection
2013
 In affectionate remembrance of James Page :
In affectionate remembrance of James Page
1885
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. [Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]
[approximately 1910]
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898, author. Alice's adventures in Wonderland /
Carroll, Lewis, 1832–1898
Alice's adventures in Wonderland
[1907]
 Yours unalterably.
Yours unalterably
[1875?]
 Fortunio & his seven gifted servants.
Fortunio & his seven gifted servants
1846
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
1828 [i.e. 1827-1830]
 Quartettes.
Quartettes
circa 1860?
Salisbury, Frank O. (Frank Owen), 1874-1962  Album relating to frescoes by Frank Salisbury in Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta.
Salisbury, Frank O. (Frank Owen), 1874–1962
Album relating to frescoes by Frank Salisbury in Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta
1921
Parnell & Banner, creator. Parnell & Banner :
Parnell & Banner
Parnell & Banner
[approximately 1850]
Battle-Bridge Brewhouse (London, England), creator. Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808.
Battle-Bridge Brewhouse (London, England)
Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808
1808
 The darlings delight, or, Easy ABC :
The darlings delight, or, Easy ABC
[between 1814 and 1817]
Leicester Society of Artists, creator. The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary.
Leicester Society of Artists
The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary
[1891]
 Album of cartes-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the British royal family.
Album of cartes-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the British royal family
ca. 1860-ca. 1905
 The circle of knowledge :
The circle of knowledge
[ca. 1850?]
 I will love thee ever dearly.
I will love thee ever dearly
mid-19th century
Cowper, William, 1666-1709. The anatomy of humane bodies,
Cowper, William, 1666–1709
The anatomy of humane bodies,
1698
 The habit makes the man = L'habit forme l'homme.
The habit makes the man = L'habit forme l'homme
18--]
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The seven lamps of architecture /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The seven lamps of architecture
1849
Alexander, William, 1767-1816, author, engraver. The costume of China :
Alexander, William, 1767–1816
The costume of China
1805
Havell, Robert, -1832, engraver. A coasting view of Brighton
Havell, Robert, -1832
A coasting view of Brighton
published April 1, 1824
Northcote, James, 1746-1831. One hundred new fables :
Northcote, James, 1746–1831
One hundred new fables
1817-1825
Dresser, Christopher, author. Japan :
Dresser, Christopher
Japan
1882
Burg, A. R. van der. School of painting for the imitation of woods and marbles /
Burg, A. R. van der
School of painting for the imitation of woods and marbles
1887
 Photograph album of Sutton Courtenay Manor.
Photograph album of Sutton Courtenay Manor
White, Gwen, 1901-1986, illustrator. A book token.
White, Gwen, 1901–1986
A book token
[approximately 1936]
Corrall, Christopher, active 1772, creator. Billhead of Christopher Corrall and Daniel Blachford, gold and silver lacemen, London, for purchases made by Barrington Buggin Esq., May 13th, 1772.
Corrall, Christopher, active 1772
Billhead of Christopher Corrall and Daniel Blachford, gold and silver lacemen, London, for purchases made by Barrington Buggin Esq., May 13th, 1772
1772
 Australia pavilion /
Australia pavilion
[1924 or 1925]
 Elite Gardens, Japan-British Exhibition, London.
Elite Gardens, Japan-British Exhibition, London
[1910?]
Walker Art Gallery. Fourteenth autumn exhibition of pictures in oil and water-colours :
Walker Art Gallery
Fourteenth autumn exhibition of pictures in oil and water-colours
[1884]
 Illustrations to the novels of Walter Scott.
Illustrations to the novels of Walter Scott
1830s?
 The combat with the giant :
The combat with the giant
September 1st, 1796
 The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ...
The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ..
mid-19th century
Wright, T. Some account of the life of Richard Wilson, esq., R. A. :
Wright, T
Some account of the life of Richard Wilson, esq., R. A.
1824
Phillips, John. Mexico illustrated, with descriptive letter-press, in English and Spanish /
Phillips, John
Mexico illustrated, with descriptive letter-press, in English and Spanish
1848
Sherwill, Walter Stanhope, ill. Illustrations of the mode of preparing the Indian opium intended for the Chinese market /
Sherwill, Walter Stanhope
Illustrations of the mode of preparing the Indian opium intended for the Chinese market
1851
Daniell, Samuel, 1775-1811, ill. Sketches representing the native tribes, animals, and scenery of southern Africa /
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Sketches representing the native tribes, animals, and scenery of southern Africa
1820
Steiner, R. J., ill. Panorama of the Rhine :
Steiner, R. J.
Panorama of the Rhine
1837
Gooch, Thomas, 1750-1802. The life and death of a race-horse :
Gooch, Thomas, 1750–1802
The life and death of a race-horse
1792
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile
[1799]
 [Portraits of the winning horses of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster :
[Portraits of the winning horses of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster
[1815-1844]
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Tennant, Smithson, 1761-1815, artist. [Remains of the Spartan monuments seen from the opposite side]
Tennant, Smithson, 1761–1815
[Remains of the Spartan monuments seen from the opposite side]
[1790]
Speed, John, 1552?-1629, cartographer, compiler. The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine :
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine
[1612]
 The young companion.
The young companion
1897 January-1898 December
Turnbull's Cheltenham Exchange. Turnbulls' Cheltenham Exchange /
Turnbull's Cheltenham Exchange
Turnbulls' Cheltenham Exchange
[ca. 1826?]
 Thy Christmas be happy.
Thy Christmas be happy
[approximately 1900]
Williams, C., active 1840, author. The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures /
Williams, C., active 1840
The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures
1840
Martin, John, 1789-1854. Characters of trees :
Martin, John, 1789–1854
Characters of trees
1817
Burford, Robert, 1791-1861. Description of a view of the island and harbour of Bombay :
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Description of a view of the island and harbour of Bombay
1831
Berners, Juliana, 1388?- author. Here in thys boke afore ar contenyt the bokys of haukyng and huntyng with other plesuris dyuerse as in the boke apperis and also of cootarmuris a nobull werke. ...
Berners, Juliana, 1388?-
Here in thys boke afore ar contenyt the bokys of haukyng and huntyng with other plesuris dyuerse as in the boke apperis and also of cootarmuris a nobull werke. ..
[1486]
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823, illustrator. Plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia.
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778–1823
Plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia
1820
Clarke, James Stanier, 1765?-1834, author. The life of Admiral Lord Nelson, K.B. :
Clarke, James Stanier, 1765?-1834
The life of Admiral Lord Nelson, K.B.
1809
 Life in Bombay, and the neighboring out-stations :
Life in Bombay, and the neighboring out-stations
1852
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, engraver. Panorama of the Rhine and the adjacent country from Cologne to Mayence /
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Panorama of the Rhine and the adjacent country from Cologne to Mayence
[between 1834 and 1839]
 [Collection of prints illustrating Victoria and Albert and their children].
[Collection of prints illustrating Victoria and Albert and their children]
ca. 1845]
Le Capelain, John, 1814?-1848. The Queen's visit to Jersey, September 3rd, 1846.
Le Capelain, John, 1814?-1848
The Queen's visit to Jersey, September 3rd, 1846
1847
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811-1877. Coloured views on the Liverpool and Manchester railway :
Bury, T. T. (Thomas Talbot), 1811–1877
Coloured views on the Liverpool and Manchester railway
1833 [i.e. 1834]
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. A collection of English grasses.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
A collection of English grasses
circa 1792-1808
Smith, Robert, 1792-1882.  Asiatic costumes drawn by Captn. R. Smith 44th. Regt, 1826.
Smith, Robert, 1792–1882
Asiatic costumes drawn by Captn. R. Smith 44th. Regt, 1826
1826
 Coffin furniture catalog.
Coffin furniture catalog
circa 1823?
Ward, Emily Elizabeth, 1798-1882, illustrator. Six views of the most important towns, and mining districts, upon the table land of Mexico /
Ward, Emily Elizabeth, 1798–1882
Six views of the most important towns, and mining districts, upon the table land of Mexico
MDCCCXXIX [1829]
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781-1845, ill. Behar amateur lithographic scrap book.
D'Oyly, Charles, 1781–1845
Behar amateur lithographic scrap book
[1828?]
N. Kelly & Son, creator. Billhead of N. Kelly & Son, stationer, for a purchase by Blake.
N. Kelly & Son
Billhead of N. Kelly & Son, stationer, for a purchase by Blake
1835
Day and Martin. Day & Martin :
Day and Martin
Day & Martin
[approximately 1880]
Green, James (Zoological Artist) Sciagraphs of British batrachians and reptiles.
Green, James (Zoological Artist)
Sciagraphs of British batrachians and reptiles
1897
Dilnot, John, book artist. Pond life.
Dilnot, John
Pond life
2014
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. ?Subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans), male, and eggs, with strawberry (Fragaria L.), and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), both closed and open, with wasp cocoon, ants and cocoons, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
?Subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans), male, and eggs, with strawberry (Fragaria L.), and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), both closed and open, with wasp cocoon, ants and cocoons, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 The Kinora.
The Kinora
[1911?]
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832-1893. Rose Hannah Hands sampler.
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832–1893
Rose Hannah Hands sampler
1840
 The hare and the tortoise :
The hare and the tortoise
Novr. 5th. 1849
 Crowned heads, or, Contemporary sovereigns :
Crowned heads, or, Contemporary sovereigns
[ca. 1845?]
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. Examples of encaustic tiles, drawn on stone,
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
Examples of encaustic tiles, drawn on stone,
1844
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626. Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes. :
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626
Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes.
1625
 Bradshaw's Map of the routes in India.
Bradshaw's Map of the routes in India
1857]
Kidd, Joseph Bartholomew, artist, lithographer. West Indian scenery :
Kidd, Joseph Bartholomew
West Indian scenery
1838-1840
Winsor & Newton. Winsor & Newton's catalogue of colours and materials for oil and water colour painting, pencil, chalk, and architectural drawing, &c.
Winsor & Newton
Winsor & Newton's catalogue of colours and materials for oil and water colour painting, pencil, chalk, and architectural drawing, &c
[18--]
Roberts, David, 1796-1864. Record books.
Roberts, David, 1796–1864
Record books
1829-1864
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute] /
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Skute Awabo [Awabo Skute]
1992
 A round of days described in original poems /
A round of days described in original poems
MDCCCLXVI [1866]
 List of dances.
List of dances
[ca. 1920?]