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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy, the old and new Societies of Painters in Water Colours, the Society of British Artists, and the French Exhibition : no. V, 1859 /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy, the old and new Societies of Painters in Water Colours, the Society of British Artists, and the French Exhibition : no. V, 1859
1859
Vanbrugh, John, 1664-1726, author. The complete works of Sir John Vanbrugh /
Vanbrugh, John, 1664–1726
The complete works of Sir John Vanbrugh
MCMXXVII-MCMXXVIII [1927-1928]
Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935, author. Men in print :
Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888–1935
Men in print
1940
Merigot, James. A select collection of views and ruins in Rome and its vicinity :
Merigot, James
A select collection of views and ruins in Rome and its vicinity
1797[-1799]
Ellesmere, Harriet Catherine Greville Egerton, countess of. Journal of a tour in the Holy Land, in May and June, 1840 /
Ellesmere, Harriet Catherine Greville Egerton, countess of
Journal of a tour in the Holy Land, in May and June, 1840
1841
Everard, Anne. Flowers from nature :
Everard, Anne
Flowers from nature
1835
Girton, Daniel. The complete pigeon-fancier, or, A new treatise on domestic pigeons ... /
Girton, Daniel
The complete pigeon-fancier, or, A new treatise on domestic pigeons ...
[1790?]
Gray, Robert, 1809-1872. Three months' visitation by the Bishop of Capetown, in the autumn of 1855 :
Gray, Robert, 1809–1872
Three months' visitation by the Bishop of Capetown, in the autumn of 1855
1856
Siemienowicz, Kazimierz, -1651? author. Artis magnae artilleriae :
Siemienowicz, Kazimierz, -1651?
Artis magnae artilleriae
Ao. MDCL [1650]
Varley, William, 1785-1856, ill. Illustrations of the Rev. Legh Richmond's tracts :
Varley, William, 1785–1856
Illustrations of the Rev. Legh Richmond's tracts
1821?]
Ibbetson, Julius, 1759-1817. Etchings of figures :
Ibbetson, Julius, 1759–1817
Etchings of figures
1816
Jones, L. E. M. The landscape alphabet.
Jones, L. E. M
The landscape alphabet
[1831]
Marquand, Charles. Remarks on the different constructions of bridges, and improvements to secure their foundations on the different soils where they are intended to be built :
Marquand, Charles
Remarks on the different constructions of bridges, and improvements to secure their foundations on the different soils where they are intended to be built
1749
Maydman, Henry. Naval speculations, and maritime politicks :
Maydman, Henry
Naval speculations, and maritime politicks
1691
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695 A new method of cryptography :
Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625–1695
A new method of cryptography
[1666]
Hoensch, Jörg K. (Jörg Konrad) A history of modern Hungary, 1867-1986 /
Hoensch, Jörg K. (Jörg Konrad)
A history of modern Hungary, 1867-1986
1988
Cumming, Alexander, 1733-1814. The elements of clock and watch-work :
Cumming, Alexander, 1733–1814
The elements of clock and watch-work
1766
Williams, Thomas H. Views illustrative of scenery in the south of Devon.
Williams, Thomas H
Views illustrative of scenery in the south of Devon
1821
Wood, John George, 1768-1838. Footsteps to drawing, according to the rules of perspective :
Wood, John George, 1768–1838
Footsteps to drawing, according to the rules of perspective
1816
Hannapes, Nicolas de, 1225?-1291. Incipiu[n]t exe[m]pla sacre sc[ri]pture ex utroq[ue] testame[n]to secund[dum] ordin[em] l[itte]ra[rum] coll[e]c[t]a [et] p[rimo] de abstine[n]tia.
Hannapes, Nicolas de, 1225?-1291
Incipiu[n]t exe[m]pla sacre sc[ri]pture ex utroq[ue] testame[n]to secund[dum] ordin[em] l[itte]ra[rum] coll[e]c[t]a [et] p[rimo] de abstine[n]tia
anno d[omi]ni m.cccc.lxxxi [1481]
Northern regions, or, A relation of Uncle Richard's voyages for the discovery of a North-west passage :
Northern regions, or, A relation of Uncle Richard's voyages for the discovery of a North-west passage
1825
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. Chinoiserie garden decorations.
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
Chinoiserie garden decorations
1751
Delineatio montis a metropoli Jasso-Cassellana uni circiter milliari ...
Delineatio montis a metropoli Jasso-Cassellana uni circiter milliari ..
1706
Wharton, Richard, 1764 or 1765-1828. Cheviot :
Wharton, Richard, 1764 or 1765–1828
Cheviot
1817
Trade catalogue :
Trade catalogue
ca. 1836.]
Hoffmann, Heinrich, 1809-1894, author. Struwwelpeter /
Hoffmann, Heinrich, 1809–1894
Struwwelpeter
[1909]
Barjaud, Jean Baptiste Benoît, 1785-1813. Description de Londres et de ses édifices,
Barjaud, Jean Baptiste Benoît, 1785–1813
Description de Londres et de ses édifices,
1810
The Cabinet-maker's assistant:
The Cabinet-maker's assistant
1853
The second part of Fact against scandal;
The second part of Fact against scandal;
1713
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757-1810. ... Costumes des représentans du peuple,
Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques, 1757–1810
... Costumes des représentans du peuple,
1795
Smith, Albert, 1816-1860. The story of Mont Blanc.
Smith, Albert, 1816–1860
The story of Mont Blanc
1853
Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799. The letters of Sir Thomas Fitzosborne,
Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799
The letters of Sir Thomas Fitzosborne,
1795
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779. Œuvres complètes d'Antoine-Raphaël Mengs ...
Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728–1779
Œuvres complètes d'Antoine-Raphaël Mengs ..
1786
Baretti, Giuseppe Marco Antonio, 1719-1789. The Italian library :
Baretti, Giuseppe Marco Antonio, 1719–1789
The Italian library
1757
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508-1568. Dialogo della pittvra
Dolce, Lodovico, 1508–1568
Dialogo della pittvra
1557
Bartell, Edmund. Cromer, considered as a watering place;
Bartell, Edmund
Cromer, considered as a watering place;
1806
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. An essay on man.
Pope, Alexander, 1688–1744
An essay on man
1795
City of London Polytechnic. The Royal Polytechnic Institution,
City of London Polytechnic
The Royal Polytechnic Institution,
1843
Hunnaeus, Augustinus, 1521-1577 or 8. Collections relating to manuscripts and manuscript libraries.
Hunnaeus, Augustinus, 1521–1577 or 8
Collections relating to manuscripts and manuscript libraries
1826]
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872. Collections for Gloucestershire
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792–1872
Collections for Gloucestershire
1861 [i. e. 1862]
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872. Oxfordshire. Preparing for publication, Parochial collections for Oxfordshire,
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792–1872
Oxfordshire. Preparing for publication, Parochial collections for Oxfordshire,
[1819]
Acland, Henry W. (Henry Wentworth), 1815-1900. The Oxford Museum /
Acland, Henry W. (Henry Wentworth), 1815–1900
The Oxford Museum
1893
Britton, John, 1771-1857. To be completed March 1, 1838, A dictionary of the architecture and archæology of the middle ages; :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
To be completed March 1, 1838, A dictionary of the architecture and archæology of the middle ages;
1838
Description of the mansion, marbles, and pictures at Ammerdown, in Somersetshire ...
Description of the mansion, marbles, and pictures at Ammerdown, in Somersetshire ..
1857
Flaxman, John, 1755-1826. La Divina comedia di Dante Alighieri :
Flaxman, John, 1755–1826
La Divina comedia di Dante Alighieri
1793
Tyas, Robert, 1811-1879. The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ...
Tyas, Robert, 1811–1879
The language of flowers: or, Floral emblems of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments ..
1869
The Christian wreath of prose, poetry, and art.
The Christian wreath of prose, poetry, and art
[1853?]
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878. Puss in boots /
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
Puss in boots
[1864]
Winter, C. J. W. A selection of illustrations of Norfolk and Norwich antiquities, &c. /
Winter, C. J. W
A selection of illustrations of Norfolk and Norwich antiquities, &c.
1885-1888
Þormóður Torfason, 1636-1719. Historia Vinlandiæ antiqvæ,
Þormóður Torfason, 1636–1719
Historia Vinlandiæ antiqvæ,
1705
Callcott, Maria, Lady, 1785-1842. Continuation of Essays towards the history of painting /
Callcott, Maria, Lady, 1785–1842
Continuation of Essays towards the history of painting
1838
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Rules for drawing caricaturas :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Rules for drawing caricaturas
1789
Davis, John. A concise history of the cathedral church of Saint Andrew, in Wells :
Davis, John
A concise history of the cathedral church of Saint Andrew, in Wells
1809
A collection of ornamental designs, applicable to furniture, frames & the decoration of rooms in the style of Louis 14th :
A collection of ornamental designs, applicable to furniture, frames & the decoration of rooms in the style of Louis 14th
183-?]
Stephens, Frederic George, 1828-1907. Notes by F.G. Stephens on a collection of drawings and woodcuts by Thomas Bewick :
Stephens, Frederic George, 1828–1907
Notes by F.G. Stephens on a collection of drawings and woodcuts by Thomas Bewick
1881
Monumenta, or, Designs for tombs, wall monuments, head-stones, grave crosses, &c.
Monumenta, or, Designs for tombs, wall monuments, head-stones, grave crosses, &c
[186-?]
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760. Letters and memorials of state :
Collins, Arthur, 1682?-1760
Letters and memorials of state
1746
The book of trades, or, Circle of the useful arts :
The book of trades, or, Circle of the useful arts
1837
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris) Histrionic topography, or, The birth-places, residences, and funeral monuments of the most distiguished actors/
Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
Histrionic topography, or, The birth-places, residences, and funeral monuments of the most distiguished actors
1818
Bowring, John, Sir, 1792-1872. A visit to the Philippine Islands /
Bowring, John, Sir, 1792–1872
A visit to the Philippine Islands
1859
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903. The gentle art of making enemies :
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834–1903
The gentle art of making enemies
MDCCCXC [1890]
Multibibus, Blasius. A solemne ioviall disputation, theoreticke and practicke; briefely shadowing the lavv of drinking ;
Multibibus, Blasius
A solemne ioviall disputation, theoreticke and practicke; briefely shadowing the lavv of drinking ;
MDCXVII [1617]
Enfield, William, 1741-1797. An essay towards the history of Leverpool /
Enfield, William, 1741–1797
An essay towards the history of Leverpool
1774
Underhill, George Frederick. The master of hounds /
Underhill, George Frederick
The master of hounds
1903
Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918. Alfred Stevens :
Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850–1918
Alfred Stevens
1881
Sotheby and Son, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of an extensive and valuable collection of books ... :
Sotheby and Son
Catalogue of an extensive and valuable collection of books ...
[1829?]
Wheatley, Benjamin, -1837, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very beautiful collection of the etchings by Rembrandt :
Wheatley, Benjamin, -1837
A catalogue of a very beautiful collection of the etchings by Rembrandt
[1835]
Tribute to the memory of the late Joseph Pease, Esquire.
Tribute to the memory of the late Joseph Pease, Esquire
[1872?]
The brigand's son :
The brigand's son
[1861]
Taral, Alain, 1949- Reliures /
Taral, Alain, 1949–
Reliures
2018
Hôtel de Montcalm (Montpellier, France) Description des tableaux qui ornent le grand appartement de l'Hôtel de Montcalm.
Hôtel de Montcalm (Montpellier, France)
Description des tableaux qui ornent le grand appartement de l'Hôtel de Montcalm
1836
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the whole of the remaining works of that highly distinguished artist, Clarkson Stanfield, R.A., deceased, including the original sketches and drawings made during his various tours, among which are those made during his journey, in 1824, in France, Switzerland, and Italy ; 1828, at St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall ; 1830, in Germany, the Tyrol, and Italy ; 1837, on the Moselle ; 1838 and 1839, in Switzerland and Italy, including the series of drawings made during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Christmas, 1838 ; 1843, tour in Holland ; the drawings made between 1847 and 1851, at Hampstead, Dover, and in Wales ; 1851, tour in the South of France and North of Spain and Pyrenees ; 1856, in Ireland :
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the whole of the remaining works of that highly distinguished artist, Clarkson Stanfield, R.A., deceased, including the original sketches and drawings made during his various tours, among which are those made during his journey, in 1824, in France, Switzerland, and Italy ; 1828, at St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall ; 1830, in Germany, the Tyrol, and Italy ; 1837, on the Moselle ; 1838 and 1839, in Switzerland and Italy, including the series of drawings made during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Christmas, 1838 ; 1843, tour in Holland ; the drawings made between 1847 and 1851, at Hampstead, Dover, and in Wales ; 1851, tour in the South of France and North of Spain and Pyrenees ; 1856, in Ireland
[1868]
Christie, Manson & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the remaining portion of the collection of rare old porcelain of Colonel Grant, most of which is well known from having been exhibited at the South Kensington Museum : 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 7, 1872, at one o'clock precisely.
Christie, Manson & Woods
Catalogue of the remaining portion of the collection of rare old porcelain of Colonel Grant, most of which is well known from having been exhibited at the South Kensington Museum : 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 7, 1872, at one o'clock precisely
[1872]
Kenna, Michael, photographer. In Japan :
Kenna, Michael, born 1953
In Japan
2006
Schöffer.
Schöffer
[1960]
Joan Miró, thirty years of his graphic art :
Joan Miró, thirty years of his graphic art
[1964]
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours.
The Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1731
Olivier, Eugène, 1881-1964. Manuel de l'amateur de reliures armoiriées françaises /
Olivier, Eugène, 1881–1964
Manuel de l'amateur de reliures armoiriées françaises
1924-35
Court and city register;
Court and city register;
[1796?]
Darling, John, 17th cent. The carpenter's rule made easy, or, The art of measuring superficies and solids : also a second way, being the ground-work of measuring timber, stone, board, glass, etc. : with a table of accounts, much enlarged, performing multiplications /
Darling, John, 17th cent
The carpenter's rule made easy, or, The art of measuring superficies and solids : also a second way, being the ground-work of measuring timber, stone, board, glass, etc. : with a table of accounts, much enlarged, performing multiplications
1727
The deck of cards.
The deck of cards
1979
Exhibition of works by the old masters, and by deceased masters of the British School.
Exhibition of works by the old masters, and by deceased masters of the British School
1880
Forbes, James David, 1809-1868. Travels through the Alps of Savoy and other parts of the Pennine Chain :
Forbes, James David, 1809–1868
Travels through the Alps of Savoy and other parts of the Pennine Chain
1845
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822-1911. The narrative of an explorer in tropical South Africa /
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822–1911
The narrative of an explorer in tropical South Africa
1853
Labat, Jean Baptiste, 1663-1738. Voyage du chevalier Des Marchais en Guinée, isle voisines et à Cayenne :
Labat, Jean Baptiste, 1663–1738
Voyage du chevalier Des Marchais en Guinée, isle voisines et à Cayenne
1731
Heath, William, 1795-1840. Sayings and doings.
Heath, William, 1795–1840
Sayings and doings
1835
Barrow, John, Sir, 1764-1848. An account of travels into the interior of Southern Africa in the years 1797 and 1798 :
Barrow, John, Sir, 1764–1848
An account of travels into the interior of Southern Africa in the years 1797 and 1798
1801-1804
Herrliberger, David, 1697-1777. Zürcherische Ausruff-Bilder :
Herrliberger, David, 1697–1777
Zürcherische Ausruff-Bilder
1748-1751
The Holy Bible :
The Holy Bible
1795
Wilson, William Rae, 1772-1849. Travels in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Hanover, Germany, Netherlands, etc. /
Wilson, William Rae, 1772–1849
Travels in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Hanover, Germany, Netherlands, etc.
1826
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775-1852. Journal of a party of pleasure to Paris, in the month of August, 1802 :
Paul, John Dean, Sir, 1775–1852
Journal of a party of pleasure to Paris, in the month of August, 1802
1814
Wright, G. N. (George Newenham), 1790?-1877. France illustrated :
Wright, G. N. (George Newenham), 1790?-1877
France illustrated
[1845-47]
Tyson, Matthew. Observance.
Tyson, Matthew
Observance
1992
Campbell, Ken, 1939-2022. A few ways through the window.
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
A few ways through the window
1975
Leake, William Martin, 1777-1860. The topography of Athens;
Leake, William Martin, 1777–1860
The topography of Athens;
1821
Knapp, J. L. (John Leonard), 1767-1845. The journal of a naturalist.
Knapp, J. L. (John Leonard), 1767–1845
The journal of a naturalist
MDCCCXXIX [1829]
LaFargue, Paulus Constantin. Convoi funebre de son altesse royale, Anne.
LaFargue, Paulus Constantin
Convoi funebre de son altesse royale, Anne
1761
Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824. Voyage de M. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique :
Le Vaillant, François, 1753–1824
Voyage de M. Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique
1790
Lightoler, T. (Timothy), 18th cent. The gentleman and farmer's architect :
Lightoler, T. (Timothy), 18th cent
The gentleman and farmer's architect
1774
Leith, Samuel, active 1830-1856, lithographer. Edinburgh and the surrounding country as seen from the Calton Hill
Leith, Samuel, active 1830–1856
Edinburgh and the surrounding country as seen from the Calton Hill
[1840]