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Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
Twelve pleasing views down the River Thames, and prospects at sea
published 2d. March, 1773
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
Twelve views of gentlemens seats & gardens by Woollett &c
[between 1771 and 1785]
Mugridge, Stuart. Sky I, Fresh Marshes /
Mugridge, Stuart
Sky I, Fresh Marshes
November 2003
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823. To Mark Wood Esq., M.P. colonel of the Army in India, late Chief Engineer and Surveyor General, Bengal, this map of India, compiled from various interesting and valuable materials, is inscribed in grateful testimony of his liberal communications /
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
To Mark Wood Esq., M.P. colonel of the Army in India, late Chief Engineer and Surveyor General, Bengal, this map of India, compiled from various interesting and valuable materials, is inscribed in grateful testimony of his liberal communications
1804
John Hoyland RA :
John Hoyland RA
2011
The Illustrated London news :
The Illustrated London news
1935
Leigh and Sotheby, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the well-known and celebrated library of the late Ralph Willett, esq :
Leigh and Sotheby
A catalogue of the well-known and celebrated library of the late Ralph Willett, esq
[1813]
Mathers, E. Powys (Edward Powys), 1892-1939, author. Love night :
Mathers, E. Powys (Edward Powys), 1892–1939
Love night
1936
Prentice, Holly, artist. Pencil case lightbox.
Prentice, Holly
Pencil case lightbox
2012
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Urbium totius Belgii, seu, Germaniae inferioris nobiliorum, & illustriorum tabulae antiquae & novae accuratissimè elaboratae.
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Urbium totius Belgii, seu, Germaniae inferioris nobiliorum, & illustriorum tabulae antiquae & novae accuratissimè elaboratae
MDCLVII [1657]
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702, cartographer, publisher. Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur.
Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649–1702
Atlas minor, sive, Geographia compendiosa, qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditur
[circa 1703?]
Willis, William, 1841-1923. Willis's pencillings in Warwickshire.
Willis, William, 1841–1923
Willis's pencillings in Warwickshire
[1881]
Royal Doulton Limited. Figurine of William Shakespeare.
Royal Doulton Limited
Figurine of William Shakespeare
2007
In affectionate remembrance of Ann Glenny :
In affectionate remembrance of Ann Glenny
1860
In loving memory of Willie, only son of William G. Dawson :
In loving memory of Willie, only son of William G. Dawson
1880
The Transport Pavilion, South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain 1951.
The Transport Pavilion, South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain 1951
1951
A day to remember : an original newspaper.
A day to remember : an original newspaper
[ca. 2017?]
With [M. Stewart Wallace's] best wishes for a happy New Year.
With [M. Stewart Wallace's] best wishes for a happy New Year
[approximately 1890]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, the property of a Nobleman, brought from his late mansion in Piccadilly :comprising the undoubted works of the following esteemed masters : Julia Romana, Permegiano, Perdononi, Bassan, L. Du Vinci, Langranco, Luca Giordano, Guido, Carlo Marratte, G. Poussin, Le Seure, Stella, Watteau, D. Teniers, Jean Steen, Backhuysem, Van de Velde, Ruysdael, Cup, Vandermeer, Glauber, Vangoyen, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, March the 7th, 1794, and the following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed till the sale : catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, and in Pall Mall
[1794] ,
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most superb collection of capital Italian pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most superb collection of capital Italian pictures
[1804]
Fortune-telling wheel.
Fortune-telling wheel
ca. 1850
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the magnificent collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the magnificent collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
[1810]
Hutchinson, W. J., author. Road accidents and sketching /
Hutchinson, W. J.
Road accidents and sketching
November 1931
In loving memory of Evan John Williams :
In loving memory of Evan John Williams
[1923]
In loving memory of I. W. Butt :
In loving memory of I. W. Butt
In loving memory of John Abraham (anciently Aburgham) :
In loving memory of John Abraham (anciently Aburgham)
[1881]
Douglas, Helen, -1952-, book artist. Frost bites.
Douglas, Helen, -1952–
Frost bites
2016-2017
London Transport Board, issuing body. Bus map central area :
London Transport Board
Bus map central area
1972
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm), author. [Bookmark prepared for the Royal Exchange Assurance].
Royal Exchange Assurance (Firm)
[Bookmark prepared for the Royal Exchange Assurance]
[approximately 1920?]
[Series of bookmarks designed by Walter Crane for the Scottish Widows' Fund]
[Series of bookmarks designed by Walter Crane for the Scottish Widows' Fund]
[1910-1012]
[Postcard depicting the Medieval Court at the Crystal Palace].
[Postcard depicting the Medieval Court at the Crystal Palace]
[approximately 1907?]
Great Britain. Metropolitan Police Office. Permit granting Caroline Hill permission to visit Thomas Hill, prisoner at Tothill Fields Prison, Westminster.
Great Britain. Metropolitan Police Office
Permit granting Caroline Hill permission to visit Thomas Hill, prisoner at Tothill Fields Prison, Westminster
1835 January 28
Marcus Ward & Co., creator publisher. Underneath are the everlasting arms.
Marcus Ward & Co.
Underneath are the everlasting arms
[approximately 1850?]
Kingstown in a motor car.
Kingstown in a motor car
[approximately 1900?]
Weigall, Henry, 1800-1883. Art Union medal commemorating John Flaxman.
Weigall, Henry, 1800–1883
Art Union medal commemorating John Flaxman
1854
Christie & Manson, auctioneer publisher. Catalogue of forty capital pictures, the works of distinguished English artists :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of forty capital pictures, the works of distinguished English artists
[1846]
Gaugain, Mrs. (Jane), author. The lady's assistant for executing useful and fancy designs in knitting, netting and crochet work :
Gaugain, Mrs. (Jane)
The lady's assistant for executing useful and fancy designs in knitting, netting and crochet work
1840
Amusement Park :
Amusement Park
[approximately 1924]
George Allen & Company (London, England), creator, publisher. [Bookmark, The living rulers of mankind by the Rev. H. N. Hutchinson].
George Allen & Company (London, England)
[Bookmark, The living rulers of mankind by the Rev. H. N. Hutchinson]
[approximately 1902]
British Council (United States), creator, publisher. Groovy baby!
British Council (United States)
Groovy baby!
[approximately 1970?]
British sculpture out of the sixties :
British sculpture out of the sixties
[1970]
Kirkpatrick, George, 1938- artist. A quarter of an apple /
Kirkpatrick, George, 1938–
A quarter of an apple
2015
Swanne, Cyril, 1891-1928. War sketches.
Swanne, Cyril, 1891–1928
War sketches
1915-1918
Album von Mainz.
Album von Mainz
[circa 1880]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on several parts of the counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on several parts of the counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex
1809
Barrow, John, 1808-1898. A visit to Iceland, by way of Tronyem,
Barrow, John, 1808–1898
A visit to Iceland, by way of Tronyem,
1835
Bell, Charles, Sir, 1774-1842. Essays on the anatomy and philosophy of expression
Bell, Charles, Sir, 1774–1842
Essays on the anatomy and philosophy of expression
1824
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879. The origin and progress of the art of writing :
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
The origin and progress of the art of writing
1855
Redford, George, 1785-1860. The history of the ancient town of Uxbridge:
Redford, George, 1785–1860
The history of the ancient town of Uxbridge
1885
Robinson, P. F. (Peter Frederick), 1776-1858. Rural architecture;
Robinson, P. F. (Peter Frederick), 1776–1858
Rural architecture;
1836 [i.e., 1837]
Billings, Robert William, 1813-1874. The infinity of geometric design exemplified,
Billings, Robert William, 1813–1874
The infinity of geometric design exemplified,
1849
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Illustrations of the public buildings of London :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Illustrations of the public buildings of London
1825-28
Batteux, Charles, 1713-1780. Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ...
Batteux, Charles, 1713–1780
Les beaux arts reduits à un même principe ..
1746
W. S. A visit to a farm house,
W. S
A visit to a farm house,
1820
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. A letter to Uvedale Price, esq.
Repton, Humphry, 1752–1818
A letter to Uvedale Price, esq
1794
Richardson, William, active 1778-1815. A catalogue of portraits, &c. :
Richardson, William, active 1778–1815
A catalogue of portraits, &c.
1794
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... also the art of etching, and that of japanning ... to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever.
The art of drawing, in perspective ... To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons ... also the art of etching, and that of japanning ... to which is added, a method of casting amber in any form whatever
1763
Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853. Memorials of the life of Amelia Opie,
Opie, Amelia, 1769–1853
Memorials of the life of Amelia Opie,
1854
Gartside, Mary. An essay on a new theory of colours,
Gartside, Mary
An essay on a new theory of colours,
1808
Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885. Sketches in Belgium & Germany
Haghe, Louis, 1806–1885
Sketches in Belgium & Germany
1840-1850
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719-1805. Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
Hancarville, Pierre d', 1719–1805
Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman antiquities from the cabinet of the Honble. Wm. Hamilton, His Britannick Maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the Court of Naples =
MDCCLXVI-MDCCLVII [1766-1767]
Old England's worthies :
Old England's worthies
[1862?]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Cathedral antiquities.
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Cathedral antiquities
1816-1836
Leadbeater, J. The gentleman and tradesman's compleat assistant;
Leadbeater, J
The gentleman and tradesman's compleat assistant;
1768
Rose, Henry. Three lectures on architecture in England, :
Rose, Henry
Three lectures on architecture in England,
M.DCCC.XLIII [1843]
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Elizabeth Miller) Dreamland. /
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Elizabeth Miller)
Dreamland.
1859
Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867. The scenery and antiquities of Ireland, /
Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806–1867
The scenery and antiquities of Ireland,
[1841]
Wilson, Joshua. A biographical index to the present House of Commons :
Wilson, Joshua
A biographical index to the present House of Commons
1808
Townsend, Francis. Calendar of knights; containing lists of Knights bachelors, British knights of foreign orders, also Knights of the Garter, Thistle Bath, St. Patrick and the Guelphic and Ionian orders;
Townsend, Francis
Calendar of knights; containing lists of Knights bachelors, British knights of foreign orders, also Knights of the Garter, Thistle Bath, St. Patrick and the Guelphic and Ionian orders;
1828
Mudie, Robert, 1777-1842. Man, in his physical structure and adaptations.
Mudie, Robert, 1777–1842
Man, in his physical structure and adaptations
1838
Little fables for little folks ...
Little fables for little folks ..
[1869]
Sketches in water colors, by various artists /
Sketches in water colors, by various artists
[1881]
Bure, Guillaume-François de, 1731-1782. Bibliographie instructive: ou, Traite de la connoissance des livres rares et singuliers ...
Bure, Guillaume-François de, 1731–1782
Bibliographie instructive: ou, Traite de la connoissance des livres rares et singuliers ..
1763-1768
Musée du Louvre. A descriptive catalogue of the antique statues, paintings, and other productions of the fine arts that existed in the Louvre at the time the allies took possession of Paris in July 1815 :
Musée du Louvre
A descriptive catalogue of the antique statues, paintings, and other productions of the fine arts that existed in the Louvre at the time the allies took possession of Paris in July 1815
1816
Everitt, Graham. English caricaturists and graphic humourists of the nineteenth century :
Everitt, Graham
English caricaturists and graphic humourists of the nineteenth century
1893
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. The howdy and the upgetting :
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
The howdy and the upgetting
1850
The picture of Birmingham :
The picture of Birmingham
1825
A collection of publications relating to Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead /
A collection of publications relating to Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead
[1835?]
A natural history of foreign quadrupeds :
A natural history of foreign quadrupeds
[1814?]
The people of Europe /
The people of Europe
[1863]
Herkomer, Hubert von, Sir, 1849-1914. Etching and mezzotint engraving :
Herkomer, Hubert von, Sir, 1849–1914
Etching and mezzotint engraving
1892
Exhibition of 1851 :
Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
Ogborne, Elizabeth, 1759-1853. The history of Essex, from the earliest period to the present time :
Ogborne, Elizabeth, 1759–1853
The history of Essex, from the earliest period to the present time
1814 [i.e. 1817]
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century. Plan tres exact de Thionville :
Oakley, Edward, active 18th century
Plan tres exact de Thionville
1753
Kennedy, William, 1814-1890. A short narrative of the second voyage of the Prince Albert, in search of Sir John Franklin /
Kennedy, William, 1814–1890
A short narrative of the second voyage of the Prince Albert, in search of Sir John Franklin
1853
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400, author. Troilus and Criseyde /
Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
Troilus and Criseyde
MCMXXVII [1927]
Brown University. Library. William Morris and the Kelmscott Press :
Brown University. Library
William Morris and the Kelmscott Press
1960
Woledge, F. W. (Frederick William), fl. 1840-1895. Six Brighton views :
Woledge, F. W. (Frederick William), fl. 1840–1895
Six Brighton views
1841
Bennett, George, 1804-1893. Gatherings of a naturalist in Australasia :
Bennett, George, 1804–1893
Gatherings of a naturalist in Australasia
1860
Historical record of the honourable East India Company's first Madras European regiment :
Historical record of the honourable East India Company's first Madras European regiment
1843
Morgan, Nicholas, of Crolane. The perfection of horse-manship :
Morgan, Nicholas, of Crolane
The perfection of horse-manship
1609
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774. The poetical works of Oliver Goldsmith :
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
The poetical works of Oliver Goldsmith
1820
Lisi︠a︡nskiĭ, I︠U︡riĭ, 1773-1837, ill. A voyage round the world, in the years 1803, 4, 5, & 6 :
Lisi︠a︡nskiĭ, I︠U︡riĭ, 1773–1837
A voyage round the world, in the years 1803, 4, 5, & 6
1814
McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785-1859, author. Sketches of a tour to the lakes :
McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785–1859
Sketches of a tour to the lakes
1827
Rooper, George. Tales and sketches ...
Rooper, George
Tales and sketches ..
1872
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. Song of the brook /
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809–1892
Song of the brook
1881
University of Oxford. An account of the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent and Their Imperial and Royal Majesties the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia to the University of Oxford in June MDCCXIV.
University of Oxford
An account of the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent and Their Imperial and Royal Majesties the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia to the University of Oxford in June MDCCXIV
1815
Thorn, William, author. Memoir of the conquest of Java :
Thorn, William
Memoir of the conquest of Java
1815
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Fifth book containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriage :
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Fifth book containing nine imitations of drawings of fashionable carriage
1799
Comparative, Dr. A sentimental journey through Margate and Hastings /
Comparative, Dr
A sentimental journey through Margate and Hastings
1814