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Creator:: Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Date:: 1795
Physical Description:: xviii, 284, [1] p., [32] leaves of plates : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1214. Universal harmony, or, The gentleman & ladie's social companion : consisting of a great variety of the best & most favourite English & Scots songs, cantatas &c. &c. : with a curious design by way of head piece expressive of the sense of each particulr. song : set to music for the voice, violin, hautboy, German & common flute, with a thorough base for the organ, harpsichd., spinet &c. / by the best masters ; the whole calculated to keep people in good spirits, good health, & good humour, to promote social friendship in all compys. and universal harmony in every neighbourhood.

Date:: 1746
Physical Description:: 1 score (129 leaves) : ill. ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1215. The story of Tom Cole : with old father Thames's malediction of the Wapping docks. Addressed to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor.

Creator:: S. P
Date:: 1796
Physical Description:: 21, [3] p. ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1216. A catalogue of a most capital, valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures : also, some high finished drawings by the most celebrated modern masters, the whole selected with great taste, being the genuine property of a man of fashion : amongst which are the works of the following masters : Titian, P. Veronese, A. Carracci, Guido, Canneletto, Poussin, Rubens, Van Dyck, Teniers, Brughel, Rembrandt, Berghem, Cup, C. du Jardin, Both, Mucheron, Le Duc, Barret, Cipriani, Marlow, P. Sandby, Angelica, Wilson, Bartolozzi, &c. : likewise a remarkably fine landscape, by Wynants, the figures by Adrian Vandevelde : a group of cattle in a landscape, by Loutherbourg, presumed one of the best performances of that master : and several others truly worthy the attention of the curious : which will be sold by auction, by Mess. Christie and Ansell, at their Great Room, next Cumberland House, Pall Mall, on Friday, January 23d, 1784, and the following day : to be publickly viewed on Wednesday and Thursday preceding, and to the sale, which will begin each day at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Christie and Ansell (London, England)
Date:: [1784]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1217. Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture : in a more exact and easy manner than has been heretofore practised, by which all fractions, in dividing the principal members and their parts, are avoided / by James Gibbs.

Creator:: Gibbs, James, 1682–1754
Date:: MDCCLIII [1753]
Physical Description:: vi, [2], 28 pages, LXIV leaves of plates : illustrations ; 42 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1218. Catalogue raisonné d'un recueil d'estampes : d'après les plus beaux tableaux qui soient en Angleterre / les planches sont dans la possession de Jean Boydell, et ont été gravées par lui & les meilleurs artistes de Londres.

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1719–1804
Date:: 1779-1783
Physical Description:: 2 v. in 1 (vi, 199 p.) ; 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1219. A catalogue of that capital collection of pictures, of Edward Ravenell, Esq., deceased : formed by Sir Peter Killegrew in the reign of Charles I : consisting of the works of Rubens, Rembrandt, Vandyke, Poussin, Ostade, Wouvermans, Carlo Dolci, Barroccio, Wynants, Deneef, S. Rosa, Tintoret, Vanderveldt, Zuchero, Titian, &c.: in this collection there are also a most beautiful picture of a Dutch fair, by Wouvermans : an original portrait of Thomas Killegrew, the Jester, by Vandyck : a sea view by Vanderveldt : Venus and Adonis, by Netscher : and two elegant Porphyry Busts with Jasper Draperies, on beautiful variegated Pedestals : which (by order of the executor,) will be sold by auction, by Mess. Langford, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Saturday the 24th of this Instant February 1776 : the said collection may be viewed on Thursday the 22nd, and till the time of sale, which will begin punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had gratis on the days of viewing, at Mess. Langford's aforesaid : conditions of sale as usual.

Creator:: Mess. Langford (Firm)
Date:: [1776]
Physical Description:: 3, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1220. A catalogue of the Portland Museum : lately the property of the Duchess Dowager of Portland, deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Skinner and Co. on Monday the 24th of April, 1786 ...

Creator:: Skinner and Co. (London, England)
Date:: [1786]
Physical Description:: viii, [1], 4-194 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 28 cm. (4vo)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Nancy H. Bartels

1221. A catalogue of a capital assemblage of high-finished drawings, and some few pictures by eminent modern artists : collected by a Gentleman of the most approved taste in the fine arts : consisting of the works of the following masters -- Hamilton, Barrett, La Porte, P. Sandby, Clerisseau, Ibbetson, Wheatley, Zucchi, Malton, &c. &c. : the whole forming one of the most interesting collections of modern art : amongst them is a complete set of drawings, by Malton, of the works of the late Sir Robert Taylor, and a variety of subjects adapted for engraving : which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Christie, Sharp, and Harper, at the Great Room in Pall Mall, next Cumberland House, on Friday, May 19th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : may be viewed two days preceding the sale : catalogues may be had in Pall Mall, and at no. 32, Winchester Street.

Creator:: Christie, Sharp and Harper, e publisher
Date:: [1797]
Physical Description:: 10 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1222. Quaker Book of Discipline.

Creator:: Hagger, Joseph
Date:: 1773
Physical Description:: 24 leaves : illustrations ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1223. A catalogue of a collection of pictures, among which are many very agreeable and pleasing subjects, by the masters of the different schools : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Greenwood, at his room, in Leicester-Square, on Thursday the 16th of June, 1785, and following day : to be viewed on Tuesday, and 'till the sale : conditions of sale as usual.

Creator:: Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
Date:: [1785]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1224. A set of fifty new and correct maps of England and Wales, &c. : with the great roads and principal cross-roads, &c. shewing the computed miles from town to town ... / all, except two, composed and done by Herman Moll, geographer ...

Creator:: Moll, Herman, -1732
Date:: 1724
Physical Description:: 1 atlas ([51] leaves) : illustrations, maps ; 23 x 35 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1225. The European magazine, and London review.

Physical Description:: v. ill., ports. 23 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1226. Bibliotheca Meadiana, sive, Catalogus librorum Richardi Mead, M.D. : qui prostabunt venales sub hasta apud Samuelem Baker, in vico dicto York Street, Covent Garden, Londini, die Lunae 18vo. Novembris, M. DCC. LIV. iterumque die lunae, 7mo. Aprilis, M. DCC. LV.

Creator:: Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711–1778
Date:: [1754]
Physical Description:: [4], 116, [2], 117-242 pages ; 21 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1227. A catalogue of the genuine and capital collection of pictures : formed by a Gentleman during his residence abroad, and who is returning to the Continent : containing the works of the most celebrated Masters of the various Schools, in the highest Preservation : amongst which are, viz. : Raphael, Titian, Schidone, Guido, Guerchino, Tintorett, Schiavone, P. Veronese, J. Bellini, L. Da Vinci, Corregio, J. Romano, S. Rosa, Carrache, Spagnoletto, Rubens, V. Dyck, Claude, Swaneveldt, V. Huysum, Netscher, &c. &c.: particularly a capital picture by Raphael, of the Madona and Child and St. John -- Two by Titian -- Four by Schidone -- Eight by Guido -- Four by Guercino -- Three by Paul Veronese -- Four by Tintorett -- Three by Schiavone -- A noble Portrait of Cardinal Farnese by Caracci -- Four by Vandyck -- One by Rubens -- One by Claude -- Seven by Sal. Rosa -- A capital Flower Piece by John Van Huysum -- One of Fruit by William Van Aelst -- One of Birds by Young Weenix -- One by Netscher -- One by De Heem -- The Four Seasons by Artois -- A sublime Picture of the Descent From the Cross by Spagnoletto, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, March the 24th, 1792, at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: 1792
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1228. The English connoisseur: containing an account of whatever is curious in painting, sculpture, &c. In the palaces and seats of the nobility and principal gentry of England, both in town and country ...

Creator:: Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
Date:: 1766
Physical Description:: 2 v. in 1. 17 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1229. The Grecian orders of architectvre : delineated and explained from the antiquities of Athens : also the parallels of the orders of Palladio, Scamozzi and Vignola : to which are added remarks concerning pvblick abd private edifices, with designs.

Creator:: Riou, Stephen, 1720–1780
Date:: 1768
Physical Description:: [20], 78 pages, 18, 10 leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations, plans ; 48 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1230. A catalogue of the capital and valuable books of genuine sketches, studies, and designs from nature, books of prints, architecture, musical instruments, and two laymen, of the late celebrated artist, Thos. Gainsborogh, Esq. Decd. : to which are added a most valuable and beautiful collection of prints and books of prints, by A. Durer, Waterloo, &c. : two works of Sir Robert Strange, an unique copy : the works of Watteau : many exquisite drawings by La Porte, Barret, Page, Dayes, &c. : prints framed and glazed : a pair of busts of Voltaire and Rousseau : a capital pair of eighteen-inch globes by Adams, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, May the 11th, 1799, at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1799]
Physical Description:: 7, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1231. A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures : which will be exhibited for sale by private contract, on Wednesday, the 26th of December, 1798, and following days, at Mr. Bryan's gallery, no. 88, Pall Mall.

Creator:: Bryan, Michael, 1757–1821
Date:: [1798]
Physical Description:: 14, [2] pages ; 20 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1232. A catalogue of the superb jewels, trinkets, plate, gold and silver medals, china, &c. of a person of great rank, dec. : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie : at his Great Room, the Royal Academy, in Pall Mall : on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 1st, 2d and 3d of February, 1773 : to be viewed on Friday and Saturday preceding the sale, which will begin at twelve o'clock : catalogues may be had as above.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1773]
Physical Description:: 12 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1233. A complete body of architecture : adorned with plans and elevations, from original designs / by Isaac Ware ... in which are interspersed some designs of Inigo Jones, never before published.

Creator:: Ware, Isaac, 1704?-1766
Date:: MDCCLVI [1756, i.e. 1757]
Physical Description:: [18], 92, [2], 93-116, [2], 117-120, [2], 121-748, [4] pages, [115] leaves of plates : illustrations, plans ; 43 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1234. A general map of England & Wales, divided into its counties.

Date:: circa [1800?]
Physical Description:: 1 map : embroidery on linen ; sheet 61 x 51 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1235. A catalogue of the reserved collection of statues, busts, vases, urns, sarcophagi, &c. and other select and valuable pieces of antiquity : also sundry modern busts of exquisite sculpture, and highly finished, comprising a bust of Venus de Medicis, Shakespear, Stern, Cato the Censor, Scipio Africano, and other renowned and admired characters : several elegant statuary marble chimney pieces, and curious and scarce marble slabs, the property of Lyde Brown, Esq. : removed from his late residence in the city : also a small collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, prints, drawings, &c. and a capital set of Brussels tapestry from Teniers, in excellent preservation : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, in Pall Mall, on Friday, May 30, 1788, and following day.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1788]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1236. A catalogue of a capital collection of prints and drawings, scarce and valuable, which have been purchased out of the most distinguished cabinets here and on the continent; the drawings stamped on the back by the several judicious collectors, viz. Padre Resto, Sir Peter Lely, Richardson, Pond, Hudson, and John Barnard : among the prints are many fine proofs and first impressions from Rubens, Vandyke, and other celebrated artists : engraved by Vosterman, Pontius, Sontman, Fisher, Edelinck, Hollar, Mason, Balechou, and other noted engravers : among the drawings is that celebrated one by Thomyris by Rubens, from the Cabinet of Mons. de Mariette--The Mistress instructing her pupil by Cipriani, from the collection of Mr. Locke, with many other capital and well-known works of esteemed masters : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, King Street, St. James's Square, on Wednesday, May 11th, 1791, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale, when catalogues may be had in Pall Mall.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1791]
Physical Description:: 10 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1237. The roads from London to Norwich, Cambridge, Ely & Kings Lynn [cartographic material] : comg. at Puckeridge in the Chester Road : also from Oxford to Cambridge / Thos. Bowen sculpt. Fleet Street.

Creator:: Bowen, Thomas, -1790
Date:: [1775?]
Physical Description:: 1 map ; 15.8 x 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Alan Richards, Yale BA 1967, JD 1972

1238. Minutes of the proceedings of the court-martial held at Portsmouth : August 12, 1792, on ten persons charged with mutiny on board His Majesty's ship the Bounty : with an appendix containing a full account of the real causes and circumstances of that unhappy transaction, the most material of which have hitherto been withheld from the public.

Date:: MDCCXCIV [1794]
Physical Description:: [4], 79, [1] pages ; 30 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1239. Pictures, prints, drawings & household furniture : a catalogue of the valuable drawings and prints : some pictures, models by Rysbrack : together with the household furniture : comprising beds and beddings : mahogany bedstead : tables : chests of drawers : bureau : chairs : large looking glasses : a quantity of pictures frames, &c. &c. : late he property of Mr. Panton Betew, (deceased) : well known among the collectors as an amateur in the fine arts : among the drawings, will be found originals by Rembrandt, Bergham, Agoslini Caracci, Bloemart, Gravelot, Hayman, Barlow, Sir James Thornhill, Sandby, Wyke, Hollar, Rysbrack, Vandevelde, Serres, Canaleti, Zuccarelli, Chatelain, Van Goyen, Hogarth, Snyders : in the prints are some of Wollett's choicest proofs, in the finest condition possible, viz. :--The dog, the fishery, Macbeth, Ceyx, and Alcyone, cottagers and jocund peasants, some few fine by Wille : portraits and views by Hollar : etchings by Du Jardin, Ruysdael, Both, &c. : in the pictures are, specimens by Wienix, Vander Neer, Wooton, Marco Ricci, Van Goyen, Seymour, Simonini, & : which will be sold by suction, by Mr. King, (by order of the executor,) on the premises, No,. 5, Five-Field Row, Chelsea, on Wednesday, June 12, 1799, and two following days, at 12 o'clock : to be viewed on Monday preceding, and catalogues then had at the place of sale, and no. 38, King-Street, Covent-Garden.

Creator:: King, Thomas
Date:: 1799
Physical Description:: 14 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1240. A catalogue of the genuine and elegant library of the late Sir Clement Cottrell Dormer, collected by Lieutenant General James Dormer, / which will be sold by auction (by order of the administrator) by Samuel Baker, at his house in York-Street, Covent -Garden : to begin on Monday, February the 20th, 1764, and to continue the nineteen following evenings, beginning each evening exactly at six o'clock.

Creator:: Baker, Samuel, approximately 1711–1778
Date:: [1764]
Physical Description:: 2 unnumbered pages, 99 pages, 1 unnumbered page ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1241. A catalogue of the collection of pictures and drawings framed and glazed, and studies from nature by Mr. George Barrett, of Orchard Street, Portman Square : several of which are particular views in Scotland, England, and Wales ; which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Thursday the 9th of this Instant May 1771 : the said Collection may be viewed on Tuesday the 7th, and till the Time of Sale, which will begin punctually at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Mr. Langford and Son
Date:: [1771]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1242. A copy of the poll for knights of the shire for the county of Bedford : which began at the town of Bedford on Wednesday the 7th April, 1784, and ended on Monday the 19th : William Goldsmith, Esquire, Sheriff.

Creator:: Bedfordshire (England)
Date:: [1784]
Physical Description:: 73, [1] leaves, 28 pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1243. A call to the connoisseurs, or Decisions of sense, with respect to the present state of painting and sculpture, and their several professors in these kingdoms. Together with a review of and examination into their comparative merits and excellencies. Intended to vindicate the genius and abilities, of the artists of our own country, from the malevolence of pretended connoisseurs, or interested dealers ... By T.B. esq;

Creator:: T. B
Date:: 1761
Physical Description:: 2 p.., 44 p. 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1244. Twelve prints representing the most interesting, sentimental, and humorous scenes in Tristram Shandy [graphic] / by R. Dighton.

Creator:: Dighton, Robert, 1752–1814
Date:: published as the Act directs 3 Jan. 1785
Physical Description:: 12 prints : engravings ; plate marks 18 x 28 cm, on sheets 23 x 35 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1245. A catalogue of a genuine and capital collection of Roman earthen ware in dishes, plates, ewers, &c. : painted by Raphael, Benvenuto Garofolo, Julio Romano, Vasari, Paci, Roso, Perino del Vaga, and others : also, a curious collection of miniatures by Isaac Oliver, Hillier, Hoskins, and others : and likewise several pictures by various Master's : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Thursday and Friday, the 17th and 18th of this instant March 1757 : to be viewed on Tuesday the 15th and every day after till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock :

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: [1757]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1246. A catalogue of the collection of pictures, copied by a chemical and mechanical process by the Polygraphic Society, from original pictures of the following esteemed masters, viz. : Teniers, Vandevelde, Ruysdael, Van Oss, Claude, Vernet, Bourgeois, Serres, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Northcote, Opie, Wright, Stubbs, Angelica, Reinegall, Wilson, &c. : which on account of the death of Mr. Goddard, the late acting manager of the affairs of the Society, has determined the other parties interested therein totally to relinquish the concern : the above property will therefore be sold by auction (by order of the executors of Thomas Goddard, Esq.) by Mr. Christie, at the Polygraphic Rooms, Pall Mall.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1795]
Physical Description:: 12 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1247. A catalogue of a most capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures : the property of the late Thomas Hankey, Esq. dec. (in pursuance of the directions of his will) collected during the course of a number of years, by John Bernard, Esq., universally esteemed for his correct knowledge of the fine arts and superior taste in the line of the virtù : selected from the finest collections, both foreign and domestic, at a most liberal expence, and consisting of the undoubted works of the following great and esteemed masters : L. da Vinci, P. Veronese, J. Bassan, Proccasino, Corregio, Maturino, Parmegiano, H. Carracci, F. Laura, Sal. Rosa, Claude, C. Marratt, Poussin, Bourdon, Borgonione, Zuccarelli, Canaletti, Van Dyck, Teniers, Berghem, Ruysdael, Cuyp, Van de Velde, Jan Steen, &c. / which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, on the premises, the north side of Bedford Square, on Friday, June 7, 1799, and following day at twelve o'clock : to be viewed four days preceding the sale, by tickets, to be had only in Pall Mall : and to prevent improper persons from intruding, no one will be admitted without a ticket : catalogues may be ad at two shillings and sixpence, (to be returned to purchasers), on the premises, and in Pall Mall..

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1799]
Physical Description:: 10 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1248. A catalogue of a collection of modern pictures & drawings, chiefly consisting of the works and property of Mr. Serres, Junior, marine painter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence going to Italy : to which are added, some by the most admired and esteemed masters, viz. : West, Barret, Wheatley, Ibberson, Morland, Rathbone, Ashford, Pether, Schweickhardt, Reinagle, De Bruyn, Carver, Bourgeois, Sandby, Payne, De Roye, &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Greenwood at his room in Leicester-Square on Thursday the 22d of April, 1790, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed on Tuesday and Wednesday, preceding the sale.

Creator:: Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
Date:: [1790]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1249. A catalogue of the genuine and well-known collection of large and other pictures, brought from Buckingham-House : amongst the collection are the following masters, Ann. Carracci, Raphael, Fetti, Castiglione, Tintoret, Rembrandt, Parmegiano, Val. Castelli, Holbein, Car. Maretti, Calabresse, Salviati, and the remarkable fine picture of Endimion Porter's family, by Vandyke : likewise the fine drawings by Titian, Raphael, Palma, Rubens, &c. framed and glazed : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room the End of Savile-Row, next Conduit-street, Hanover-square, the 24th and 25th of Feb. 1763.

Creator:: Prestage, John, -1767
Date:: [1763]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 29 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1250. A catalogue of a capital and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures : the property of a gentleman : comprising the works of the following much esteemed Masters, viz. : Raphael, Corregio, Giogione, Baldalocci, Claude, Poussin, Borgonione, Watteaux, Rembrandt, Wouvermans, Both, Ruysdael, Vandervelde, Teniers, Rottenhamer, Brughel, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Christie, Sharp, and Harper, at the Great Room in Pall Mall, on Saturday 13th, and Monday 15th of May, 1797, at twelve o'clock : to be publicly viewed two days preceding the sale : catalogues may be had in Pall Mall : and at no. 32, Winchester Street.

Creator:: Christie, Sharp, and Harper
Date:: [1797]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1251. A catalogue of engravers, who have been born or resided in England / digested by Mr. Horace Walpole from the mss. of Mr. George Vertue ; to which is added an account of the life and works of the latter.

Creator:: Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Date:: 1765
Physical Description:: [4], 140, 14, 20, [8] pages, [9] unnumbered leaves of plates : portraits ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1252. A catalogue of the large and capital collection of pictures : by the most admired Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch masters : also prints and drawings, framed and glazed, of James West, Esq; of King Street, Covent Garden, deceased, late President of the Royal Society : which (by order of the administratrix,) will be sold by auction by Mess. Langford's at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden : on Wednesday the 31st of this Instant March 1773, and the three following days : to be viewed on March the 27th, and till the time of sale, (Sunday excepted) which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues may be then had gratis on Mess. Langford's aforesaid : condition of sale as usual.

Creator:: Mr. Langford and Son
Date:: [London] :
Physical Description:: 9, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1253. [13 plates illustrating rustic figures]

Date:: 1798]
Physical Description:: 13 leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 21 x 28 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1254. Anecdotes of painting in England : with some account of the principal artists, and incidental notes on other arts, collected by the late Mr. George Vertue / and now digested and published from his original mss. by Mr. Horace Walpole.

Creator:: Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Date:: 1765-1771 [i.e. 1765-1780]
Physical Description:: 5 v. : ports. ; 45 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1255. Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter : communicated at the instance of Seth [Ward] Lord Bishop of that see. Anno MDCLXV.

Date:: 1728]
Physical Description:: [2], 7, [1] p. ; 34 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1256. The children of Thespis : a poem.

Creator:: Pasquin, Anthony, 1761–1818
Date:: 1786-1788
Physical Description:: 3 pts. ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1257. 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) : consisting of the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Guido, Tintoret, C. Lorraine, Sal. Rosa, Vandyck, D. Teniers, Elsheimer, Sir P. Lely : also of a sixteen month repeating clock, by Tompion, of most exquisite workmanship, in an ebony case, elegantly enriched with silver and other ornaments : which (by order of the Hon. Lady Yonge) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Thursday the 10th of this instant May 1764 : the same may be viewed on Tuesday the 8th Instant, and till the time of sale, which will begin punctually at twelve o'clock.

Creator:: Mr. Langford and Son
Date:: [1764]
Physical Description:: 3, [1] pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1258. A catalogue of a small but capital collection of pictures : the works of Sir Francis Bourgeois, Kt. R.A., painter to His Majesty, the King of Poland : together with a few first-rate pictures of the old schools presented to Sir Francis by that distinguished connoisseur Mons. Decalonne, late Minister of France, removed from his house in Portland Road : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie at his Great room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, May 3d, 1794 at twelve o'clock : to be viewed wo days preceding the sale : when catalogues may be had at the Rainbow Coffee House, Cornhill : and in Pall Mall.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1794]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1259. A catalogue of all that noble & superlatively capital assemblage of valuable pictures, drawings, miniatures, and prints : the property of the Right Hon. Charles Alexander De Calonne, late Prime Minister of France : selected with equal taste, judgment, and liberality, during his residence in France, and his travels through Italy, Germany, Flanders, and Holland, and while in England : at the immense expence of above sixty thousand guineas, there is also included a small elegant collection of cabinet pictures, bequeathed to him by the late Monsieur D'arveley, high treasurer of France : forming together the most splendid collection in Europe, which were intended for a magnificent gallery at his late house in Piccadilly : comprising the inestimable works of the most admired masters of the Roman, Florentine, Bolognese, Venetian, Spanish, French, Dutch, and English schools : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Skinner and Dyke, on Monday the 23d of March, 1795, and five following Days, punctually at twelve o'clock, at the great rooms, in spring gardens, by order of the now mortgagees : to be publicly viewed four days preceding the sale, (Sunday excepter.) : catalogues may be had, at two shillings and six-pence each, in Spring Gardens, also of Mess. Skinner and Dyke, Aldergate Street..

Creator:: Skinner and Dyke
Date:: [1795]
Physical Description:: 37, [1] pages ; 25 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1260. A catalogue of a collection of upwards of four hundred original drawings, by Stothard, Burney, Smirke, Corbould, Van Assen, &c. : being designs for various works, published by Mr. Harrison, bookseller, of Pater-Noster-Row, (a bankrupt) : and which, by order of the assignees, will be sold by auction, by Mr. King, at his Great Room, King-Street, Covent-Garden, on Friday, June 2, 1797, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed on Thursday, till the sale, and catalogues then had.

Creator:: King, Thomas
Date:: [1797]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1261. A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales : now exhibitin at his house, no. 21, Great Newport Street Long Acre [June] also [1790] variety of subjects by Mrs. Pearson : admittance, one shilling

Date:: [1790]
Physical Description:: [2] pages ; 21cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1262. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany : preached at Lincoln's Inn, April 18, 1619 : printed from the original version in the Lothian and Ashmole manuscripts, and from XXVI sermons / edited by Evelyn Mary Simpson.

Creator:: Donne, John, 1572–1631
Date:: 1932
Physical Description:: [6], 79, [2] pages ; 30 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1263. Grove-Hill : a descriptive poem, with An ode to Mithra / by the author of Indian antiquities ; the engravings on wood by J. Anderson, from drawings by G. Samuel.

Creator:: Maurice, Thomas, 1754–1824
Date:: 1799
Physical Description:: [6], 76 pages, [15] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 30 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.

1264. 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."

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1791]
Physical Description:: [13]-[14], 15-19, [1] pages ; 22 x 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1265. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester : manuscript.

Creator:: Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England)
Date:: 1797? December 4
Physical Description:: 1 item ; 25 x 18 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1266. The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth / from a drawing of the time supposed to be by the hand of William Camden, then Clarencieux King at Arms in the posession of John Wilmot, Esq., F.A.S., who found it among the papers of his wife's grandfather, Peter Sainthill, Esq., and has since presented it to the British Museum

Creator:: Camden, William, 1551–1623
Date:: Apr. 23d., 1791]
Physical Description:: 8 p., [7] folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 x 40 cm. (fol.)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Hankins.

1267. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester / by Samuel Lysons ...

Creator:: Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
Date:: 1797
Physical Description:: [6], 20, [4], 21, [1] p., XL leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), map, plans ; 59 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1268. [Four sporting prints].

Date:: [between 1754 and 1764]
Physical Description:: 4 prints : engravings ; plate marks 18 x 28 cm, on sheets 23 x 33 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1269. A catalogue of the capital and well-chosen collection of cabinet picture, of James Kirke, Esq., deceased : late one of the Commissioners of His Majesty's Victualling-Office : consisting of the undoubted works of the following, and other much esteemed artists : Parmegiano, Domenichino, Soleminie, Pasquilinie, Carache, Morillio, S. Darattie, De Vinci, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Teniers, Ostade, Brower, Ge Gelder, J. Miel, Berghem, Scalken, A. Vandevelde, Ruysdael, Swanvelte, Cuyp, Watteau, Polemburgh : particularly, a select number of original and capital sea-pieces, by those great masters, Vandevelde, Bakhusen, De Vlieger, Stork, Brooking, &c. : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Greenwood, at his rooms in Leicester-Square, on Thursday the 21st, and Saturday the 23d of February, 1788, at twelve o'clock each day : to be viewed, and catalogues had two days preceding the sale.

Creator:: Greenwood, John, 1727–1792
Date:: [1788]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1270. The English connoisseur: containing an account of whatever is curious in painting, sculpture, &c. in the palaces and seats of the nobility and principal gentry of England, both in town and country. With many additions not in the London edition, particularly the British museum ...

Creator:: Martyn, Thomas, 1735–1825
Date:: 1767
Physical Description:: 2 v. 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1271. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings : executed in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwicksire, Hertfordshire, et caetera / by John Soane, architect ; member of the Royal Academies of Parma and Florence.

Creator:: Soane, John, 1753–1837
Date:: MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Physical Description:: [6], 11, [35] pages, 47 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 55 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1272. A Catalogue of the capital collection of optical, mathematical, and philosophical Instruments and machines : late the property of The Right Hon. the Earl of Bute, Deceased : consisting of a great variety of elegant and valuable articles : including a grand orrery, a nicely-finished new universal equatorial, by Ramsden : a large armillary sphere, a cabinet selection of silver and brass drawing instruments and scales, air pumps, electrical machines, and apparatus, by Nairne : a silver compound microscope; elegant solar, lucernal, and other microscopes, by Adams, &c. reflecting telescopes, by Short, &c. achromatic telescopes, by Dollond and Ramsden : a large universal ring dial, with dials of other constructions : improved barometers, and thermometers; loadstones, silver-mounted : sets of artificial magnets; perspective machines : a curious assortment of French recreations, by Guyot ... : which will be sold by auction by Mess. Skinner & Dyke, on Tuesday the 5th February, and the two following days at twelve o'clock, at Mr. Hutchin's Rooms, King-Street, Covent-Garden.

Creator:: Skinner and Dyke
Date:: [1793]
Physical Description:: 23, [1] pages ; 21 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1273. A catalogue of the reserved part of the most magnificent and valuable collection of Italian, Roman, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures ever imported into England : selected from the first Cabinets in Europe, at a very liberal expence : this collection consists of the most unquestionable and best performances of Raphael, Guido, Corregio, Caracci, Guercino, Caravaggio, Cl. Lorain, L. Da Vinci, Parmegiano, C. Maratti, Mola, Murillo, V. Castelli, Rembrandt, Titian, P. Veronese, Tintoret, S. Rosa, Rubens, Vandyke, Velasquez, Poussin, Borgognone, S. Bourdon, Polemburg, Bassan, Vanderwerf, Mieris, &c. : and will be sold by auction by Mess. Langford, at the Great Rooms, late belonging to the Society of Arts &c. opposite Beaufort Buildings, Strand, on Friday, April 10, and the following day : the said collection may be publickly viewed on Wednesday and Thursday the 8th and 9th, and 'till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock ; descriptive catalogues of which may be had, price six-pence, on the days of viewing, at the place of sale.

Creator:: Mr. Langford and Son
Date:: 1778
Physical Description:: 23, [1] pages ; 24 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1274. The gentleman and cabinet-maker's director : being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of household furniture, in the most fashionable taste, including a great variety of chairs, sofas, beds, and couches ... and other ornaments : to which is prefixed a short explanation of the five orders of architecture, with proper directions for executing the most difficult pieces, the mouldings being exhibited at large, and the dimensions of each design specified : the whole comprehended in two hundred copper-plates, neatly engraved : calculated to improve and refine the present taste, and suited to the fancy and circumstances of persons in all degrees of life / by Thomas Chippendale, cabinet-maker and upholsterer, in St. Martin's Lane, London.

Creator:: Chippendale, Thomas, 1718–1779
Date:: MDCCLXII [1762]
Physical Description:: [4], 20 pages, CC leaves of plates : chiefly illustrations ; 48 cm (folio)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1275. Ædes Walpolianæ, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk, the seat of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford.

Creator:: Walpole, Horace, 1717–1797
Date:: 1752
Physical Description:: xxxv, 143 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill., ports., plans ; 29 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1276. L'état des arts, en Angleterre.

Creator:: Rouquet, Jean André, 1701–1758
Date:: 1755
Physical Description:: 211 p. 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1277. A catalogue of the much distinguished and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures : fine bronzes, sepulchral urns, bustos, vases in antique marble, Porphry, &c. &c. of the late John Blackwood, Esq. deceased : whose knowledge and peculiar taste in the polite arts require no comment : in this collection ae the undoubted works of the following much admired Great Masters, viz Guido, Dominichino, Parmegiano, L. Giordano, P. D. Cortona, M. Angelo, Spagnioletto, F. Mola, Albano, A. Sacchi, S. & M. Ricci, Calabrese, Orbeto, Sal. rosa, Bartholomeo, Borgognione, P. Laura, Valasquez, Bourdon, Du Jardin, N. & G. Poussin, Ochiali, Elsheimer, Swaneveldt, Rubens, Vandyke, Rembrandt, Gonzales, J.-Stien, J. Van Eck, Ursula, P. Brill, B. Luti, V.D. Velde, Cuyp, Snyders, Fyte, De Vos, Hondikooter, Kamboutts, F. Hals, Moucheron, Hommima &c. &c. : particularly, a most capital landscape by S. Rosa : the Tribute-Money by Rembrandt, his own portrait by Ditto : the Aurora and the Evening by Rubens, both engraved : a portrait, Vandyke : St. Peter repenting, L. Giordano : a capital landscape, Cuyp : the Reposo, Rubens : several capital hunting pieces by Snyders, &c. &c. &c. : Which by order of the executors, will be sold by auction, by Mess. Christie & Ansell, at their Great Room, next Cumberland House, Pall Mall, on Friday, February 20, 1778 and the following day : to be publicly viewed on Wednesday the 18th, and to the sale, which will begin each day at twelve o'clock : catalogues may be had as above.

Creator:: Christie and Ansell (London, England)
Date:: [1778]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1278. A catalogue of the genuine and capital collection of pictures, by the most celebrated masters, of that late great and learned physician, Doctor Richard Mead, deceased : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 20th, 21st, and 22d of this instant March 1754 : the said collection will be exhibited to publick view from Monday the 18th instant, till the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day at twelve-o'clock : catalogues of which may be had gratis, at Mr. Langford's in the Great Piazza aforesaid : conditions of sale as usual.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: [1754]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1279. The artist's repository and drawing magazine, exhibiting the principles of the polite arts in their various branches.

Date:: MDCCLXXXIV [1784]-MDCCXCIV [1794]
Physical Description:: 5 v., plates (some fold.) : tables ; 21 cm (8⁰)
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1280. A catalogue of the capital, genuine, and valuable collection of pictures, late the property of that eminently distinguished artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, Late President of the Royal Academy, decd : comprising the undoubted works of the greatest masters of the Roman, Florentine, Bolognese, Venetian, French, Flemish, and Dutch schools, in the most perfect state of preservation : the whole of which will be sold by auction (by order of the executors) by Mr. Christie, on Wednesday 11th, and Thursday 12th of March, 1795, at his Rooms (late the Royal Academy) Pall Mall : and on Friday 13th, and Saturday 14 of March, 1795, at his Great Room (next Cumberland House) Pall Mall.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1795]
Physical Description:: 28 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1281. A catalogue of the genuine, entire and curious collection of prints and drawings, (bound and unbound) of the late Doctor Mead : consising of the works of the most eminent masters : and particularly of a matchless collection, containing 95 drawings of exotics, insects, fruit and flowers in water colours, on vellum, by Melian, in 2 vol. by Ehret, all colour'd from nature, and finished to the greatest perfection : which, (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Monday the 13th of January 1755, and the thirteen following evenings.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: [1755]
Physical Description:: 30 pages ; 19 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1282. A new book of foliage : for the instruction of young artists / by M. Lock.

Creator:: Lock, Matthias, approximately 1710–1765
Date:: 1769
Physical Description:: 8 leaves of plates : all ill. ; 16 x 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1283. Enamel patch box.

Date:: ca. 1790
Physical Description:: 1 patch box : enamel, copper, glass ; 3.2 x 3.9 x 3 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the Van Ness family

1284. Plans, elevations and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses, and also of stabling, bridges, public and private, temples, and other garden buildings; executed in the counties of Derby, Durham, Middlesex, Northumberland, Nottingham, and York. By James Paine ...

Creator:: Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Date:: 1767-83
Physical Description:: 2 v. plates (part fold.) plans (part double) 55 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1285. A catalogue of historical prints, various subjects, landscapes, sea pieces, views, &c. : after the most capital pictures in England / engraved by the most celebrated artists ; published by John and Josiah Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside.

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1719–1804
Date:: 1787-1794
Physical Description:: 2 v. ([4], 88; viii, 23 p.) ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1286. A catalogue of part of the reserved collection of pictures late the property of Dominick Serres, Esq. R.A. deceased : among which are introduced the four following national and interesting subjects, by J.T. Serres, Marine Painter to his Majesty and His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, lately exhibited under the patronage of Their Majesties and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales : The Glorious Engagement of the 1st of June, under the command of Earl Howe : The fleet returning with the prizes : The launching the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, in the presence of Their Majesties, and the prizes at anchor in the harbour : The fleet at Spithead saluting Their Majesties on the arrival on board of Queen Charlotte, to review it after the action : also a few pleasing pictures by some of the most esteemed modern artists : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Saturday, April 18th, 1795, at 12 o'clock : to be privately viewed on Wednesday, and publicly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when catalogues may be had at the Rainbow, Cornhill, and in Pall Mall.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1795]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1287. The will of Sir Hans Sloane, Bart., deceased.

Creator:: Sloane, Hans, Sir, 1660–1753
Date:: MDCCLIII [1753]
Physical Description:: [2], 48 p. ; 21 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1288. A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:: [1797]
Physical Description:: 8 pages ; 19 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1289. Gallery of poets, Pall-Mall and Fleet Street : April 2, 1790 : catalogue of the third exhibition of pictures / painted for Mr. Macklin by the artists of Britain ; illustrative of the British poets and the Bible ...

Date:: 1790
Physical Description:: vii, 42 p. ; 26 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1290. Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others [graphic].

Date:: published 2d. Jany.,1773
Physical Description:: 12 prints : engravings ; plate marks 18 x 28 cm, on sheets 23 x 35 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1291. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774, publisher
Date:: [1755]
Physical Description:: 15 pages, [1] pages ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1292. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of pictures, miniatures, &c. of Mr. John Oldfield, late of Tufton Street, Westminster, deceased : which by order of the administratrix will by sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and Son, at their home in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday, the 29th of this instant March 1768, and the two following days : the said collection may be viewed on Saturday next the 26th, and every day after till the time of sale (Sunday excepted) which will begin punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogue of which may be had gratis, on the days of viewing, at Mr. Langford, aforesaid.

Creator:: Mr. Langford and Son
Date:: [1768]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 29 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1293. A catalogue of the extensive and valuable stock of copper plates, with the impressions, (some of which are unpublished) the property of Mr. William Dickinson, late of Bond Street, engraver and print seller : comprising a small collection of modern paintings, among which are the two original pictures, of the Resurrection of a Pious Family, and the Spirit of a Child, by the Rev. Mr. Peters : an extensive and choice collection of modern loose prints : an assemblage of scarce portraits, the plates of the prints for Gambado's Horsemanship by Bunbury : Right to a Moiety of the Annals of Horsemanship : a printing press : two presses to contain prints : a variety of portfolios, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction (by order of the assignees) by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room (late Royal Academy) Pall-Mall, on Friday, February 14th, 1794, and five following days, (Sunday excepted) at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : when catalogues may be had at the Rainbow Coffee House, Cornhill : and in Pall Mall.

Creator:: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803, e publisher
Date:: [1793] ,
Physical Description:: 26 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1294. A catalogue of a capital and magnificent collection of stained glass in vitrified colours : the whole forming a choice assemblage on interesting subjects, in sacred, profane, natural history, and landscapes, from the following much-renowned ancient and modern masters : Raphael, Caracci, Corregio, Berghem, Claude, Vandyke, Boucher, Rembrandt, Teniers, Sir J. Reynolds, Barry, Patel, &c. &c. : the property and performances of those ingenious and celebrates artists, Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, which will be sold by auction, by Hutchins, Wells, and Fisher, at their rooms, no. 41, King Street, and no. 11, Hart Street, Covent Garden, on Friday, June 16, 1797, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,

Creator:: Hutchins, Wells, and Fisher
Date:: [1797]
Physical Description:: 4 pages ; 27 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1295. Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas / engraved and designed by Charles Middleton.

Creator:: Middleton, Charles, 1756–approximately 1818
Date:: 1793
Physical Description:: [2], 16 pages, XX, [1] leaves of plates (some double) : illustrations, plans ; 47 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1296. Twelve views of ships in variety of weather [graphic] / by J. Cleveley junr.

Creator:: Cleveley, John, 1747–1786
Date:: published as the act directs, 1 Jany. 1772
Physical Description:: 12 prints : engravings ; plate marks 18 x 28 cm, on sheets 23 x 35 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1297. A catalogue of the most extensive and magnificent collection of stained glass : the property and performance of those ingenious and celebrated artists, Mr. and Mr. Pearson : being the production of upwards of ten years labour : consisting of a variety of subjects, from the most renowned antient and modern historical, portrait and landscape painters : particularly, a whole length portrait of His Majestey, seated in his coronation robes, after Sir Joshua Reynolds : ditto of the Prince of Wales, after Barry, &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Greenwood, at their room, in Leicester-Square, on Friday the 24th of April, 1795, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed on Monday, and catalogues had.

Creator:: Greenwood (Leicester-Square, London, England)
Date:: 1795
Physical Description:: 6 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1298. [Academical dress according to the changes agreed upon in Convocation 13 July 1770].

Creator:: University of Oxford
Physical Description:: 25 plates in 1 v. : chiefly ill. ; 25 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1299. A catalogue of pictures, consisting of portraits, landscapes, sea-pieces, architecture, flowers, fruits, animals, Histories, of the late Richard Mead, M. D. : sold by Auction on March 20, 21, and 22, M.DCC.LIV.

Creator:: Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774
Date:: Printed in the year M.DCC.LV. [1755]
Physical Description:: xv, [1] pages ; 22 cm
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

1300. The principles of drawing ornaments made easy : by proper examples of leaves for mouldings, capitals, scrolls, husks, foliage, etc. : engraved in imitation of drawings on sixteen plates : with instructions for learning without a master : particularly useful to carvers, cabinet-makers, stucco-workers, painters, smiths, and every one concerned in ornamental decorations / by an artist.

Creator:: Artist, pseud., fl. 1780
Date:: 1780
Physical Description:: [4] p., [16] leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

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1201. Masons' report concerning the roof-line balustrade of St. Paul's Cathedral.

1208. An excursion to Cheltenham, Birmingham, & Oxford, &c. &c. &c. : August the 26th, 1782.

1209. The history of churches in England: wherein is shewn, the time, means, and manner of founding, building and endowing of churches, both cathedral and rural, with their furniture and appendages.

1212. De Londres et de ses environs.

1213. Picturesque views on the upper, or Warwickshire Avon : from its sources at Naseby to its junction with the Severn at Tewkesbury : with observations on the public buildings, and other works of art in its vicinity / by Samuel Ireland.

1215. The story of Tom Cole : with old father Thames's malediction of the Wapping docks. Addressed to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor.

1217. Rules for drawing the several parts of architecture : in a more exact and easy manner than has been heretofore practised, by which all fractions, in dividing the principal members and their parts, are avoided / by James Gibbs.

1218. Catalogue raisonné d'un recueil d'estampes : d'après les plus beaux tableaux qui soient en Angleterre / les planches sont dans la possession de Jean Boydell, et ont été gravées par lui & les meilleurs artistes de Londres.

1220. A catalogue of the Portland Museum : lately the property of the Duchess Dowager of Portland, deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Skinner and Co. on Monday the 24th of April, 1786 ...

1222. Quaker Book of Discipline.

1224. A set of fifty new and correct maps of England and Wales, &c. : with the great roads and principal cross-roads, &c. shewing the computed miles from town to town ... / all, except two, composed and done by Herman Moll, geographer ...

1225. The European magazine, and London review.

1226. Bibliotheca Meadiana, sive, Catalogus librorum Richardi Mead, M.D. : qui prostabunt venales sub hasta apud Samuelem Baker, in vico dicto York Street, Covent Garden, Londini, die Lunae 18vo. Novembris, M. DCC. LIV. iterumque die lunae, 7mo. Aprilis, M. DCC. LV.

1228. The English connoisseur: containing an account of whatever is curious in painting, sculpture, &c. In the palaces and seats of the nobility and principal gentry of England, both in town and country ...

1229. The Grecian orders of architectvre : delineated and explained from the antiquities of Athens : also the parallels of the orders of Palladio, Scamozzi and Vignola : to which are added remarks concerning pvblick abd private edifices, with designs.

1231. A catalogue of the Orleans' Italian pictures : which will be exhibited for sale by private contract, on Wednesday, the 26th of December, 1798, and following days, at Mr. Bryan's gallery, no. 88, Pall Mall.

1233. A complete body of architecture : adorned with plans and elevations, from original designs / by Isaac Ware ... in which are interspersed some designs of Inigo Jones, never before published.

1234. A general map of England & Wales, divided into its counties.

1237. The roads from London to Norwich, Cambridge, Ely & Kings Lynn [cartographic material] : comg. at Puckeridge in the Chester Road : also from Oxford to Cambridge / Thos. Bowen sculpt. Fleet Street.

1242. A copy of the poll for knights of the shire for the county of Bedford : which began at the town of Bedford on Wednesday the 7th April, 1784, and ended on Monday the 19th : William Goldsmith, Esquire, Sheriff.

1244. Twelve prints representing the most interesting, sentimental, and humorous scenes in Tristram Shandy [graphic] / by R. Dighton.

1251. A catalogue of engravers, who have been born or resided in England / digested by Mr. Horace Walpole from the mss. of Mr. George Vertue ; to which is added an account of the life and works of the latter.

1253. [13 plates illustrating rustic figures]

1254. Anecdotes of painting in England : with some account of the principal artists, and incidental notes on other arts, collected by the late Mr. George Vertue / and now digested and published from his original mss. by Mr. Horace Walpole.

1255. Original letters relating to the hospitals in the diocese of Exeter : communicated at the instance of Seth [Ward] Lord Bishop of that see. Anno MDCLXV.

1256. The children of Thespis : a poem.

1261. A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales : now exhibitin at his house, no. 21, Great Newport Street Long Acre [June] also [1790] variety of subjects by Mrs. Pearson : admittance, one shilling

1262. Donne's Sermon of valediction at his going into Germany : preached at Lincoln's Inn, April 18, 1619 : printed from the original version in the Lothian and Ashmole manuscripts, and from XXVI sermons / edited by Evelyn Mary Simpson.

1263. Grove-Hill : a descriptive poem, with An ode to Mithra / by the author of Indian antiquities ; the engravings on wood by J. Anderson, from drawings by G. Samuel.

1265. Draft announcement on the employment of boys from the Blue Coat Hospital in Manchester : manuscript.

1267. An account of Roman antiquities discovered at Woodchester in the county of Gloucester / by Samuel Lysons ...

1268. [Four sporting prints].

1270. The English connoisseur: containing an account of whatever is curious in painting, sculpture, &c. in the palaces and seats of the nobility and principal gentry of England, both in town and country. With many additions not in the London edition, particularly the British museum ...

1271. Plans, elevations, and sections of buildings : executed in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwicksire, Hertfordshire, et caetera / by John Soane, architect ; member of the Royal Academies of Parma and Florence.

1275. Ædes Walpolianæ, or, A description of the collection of pictures at Houghton-Hall in Norfolk, the seat of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford.

1276. L'état des arts, en Angleterre.

1279. The artist's repository and drawing magazine, exhibiting the principles of the polite arts in their various branches.

1282. A new book of foliage : for the instruction of young artists / by M. Lock.

1283. Enamel patch box.

1284. Plans, elevations and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses, and also of stabling, bridges, public and private, temples, and other garden buildings; executed in the counties of Derby, Durham, Middlesex, Northumberland, Nottingham, and York. By James Paine ...

1285. A catalogue of historical prints, various subjects, landscapes, sea pieces, views, &c. : after the most capital pictures in England / engraved by the most celebrated artists ; published by John and Josiah Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside.

1287. The will of Sir Hans Sloane, Bart., deceased.

1289. Gallery of poets, Pall-Mall and Fleet Street : April 2, 1790 : catalogue of the third exhibition of pictures / painted for Mr. Macklin by the artists of Britain ; illustrative of the British poets and the Bible ...

1290. Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others [graphic].

1295. Picturesque and architectural views for cottages, farm houses, and country villas / engraved and designed by Charles Middleton.

1296. Twelve views of ships in variety of weather [graphic] / by J. Cleveley junr.

1298. [Academical dress according to the changes agreed upon in Convocation 13 July 1770].

1299. A catalogue of pictures, consisting of portraits, landscapes, sea-pieces, architecture, flowers, fruits, animals, Histories, of the late Richard Mead, M. D. : sold by Auction on March 20, 21, and 22, M.DCC.LIV.