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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788, author.  Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806. The anatomy of the horse :
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene.
Romney, George, 1734-1802
Account book of George Romney with his banker, Thomas Greene
1788 August 19-1798 April 6
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams.
Romney, George, 1734-1802
Manuscript daybook for George Romney, in the hand of Richard Williams
1794-1796
Romney, George, 1734-1802.  Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773.
Romney, George, 1734-1802
Journal and notebook kept during a tour through France and Italy in 1773
1773
Constable, John, 1776-1837. Letter to John Thomas Smith.
Constable, John, 1776-1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788.  Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788
Thomas Gainsborough letters to his sister Mrs. Mary Gibbon,
1777-1781
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806.  Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl :
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806
Comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body with that of a tiger and a common fowl
ca. [1798?]
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints published by W. Hogarth :
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Prints published by W. Hogarth
1762
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. The analysis of beauty :
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
The analysis of beauty
1753
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist. Industry and idleness
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Industry and idleness
[between 1771 and 1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. the 10th, 1774
MDCCLXXV [1775]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1776
M DCC LXXVII [1777]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Discours prononcés a l'Académie royale de peinture de Londres,
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1772
M DCC LXIII. [i.e. 1773]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, January 2, 1769
MDCCLXIX [1769]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10th, 1788
M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1797
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 14, 1770
MDCCLXXI [1771]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Delle arti del disegno
1787
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1778
M DCC LXXIX [1779]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1784
M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered at the opening of the Royal Academy, October 16, 1780
M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Seven discourses delivered in the Royal Academy
1778
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Manuscript notebook.
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Manuscript notebook
1781
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, Dec. 10, 1790
M.DCC.XCI. [1791]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ... :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
The works of Sir Joshua Reynolds ...
1798
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 11, 1786
M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1782
M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771 /
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy, on the distribution of the prizes, December 10, 1771
MDCCLXXII [1772]
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792.  Joshua Reynolds archive,
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Joshua Reynolds archive,
1749-1816
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792. Delle arti del disegno :
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792
Delle arti del disegno
1778
Blake, William, 1757-1827. William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray /
Blake, William, 1757-1827
William Blake's water-colour designs for the poems of Thomas Gray
1972
 [Metamorphic pictures].
[Metamorphic pictures]
[circa 1775]
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham :
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham
1750
Agas, Ralph, 1545-1621, cartographer. London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
Agas, Ralph, 1545-1621
London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
October 30th, 1789
 A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ...
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
 Vues de la ville de Londres :
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794, author. Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire :
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
 To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity :
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?, author, publisher. The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
Payne, John, 1710-1771. Twelve designs of country-houses :
Payne, John, 1710-1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
Ireland, Samuel, -1800, author, illustrator. Picturesque views on the River Wye :
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
 The royal and entertaining Game of the goose.
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
Paine, James, 1717?-1789. Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent.
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. The English entomologist :
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 Twelve prints of sea engagements
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
Great Britain. Admiralty. Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
Lynch, Richard, -1781. Will of Patrick Lynch.
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
Bowles & Carver. Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
Bowles & Carver
Bowles & Carver's new and enlarged catalogue, of accurate and useful maps, plans, and prints,
1795]
Society of Dilettanti (London, England) Antiquities of Ionia,
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
 Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square.
Mrs. Stewart's concert Hanover Square
[1789]
 Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple :
Stowe, a description of the house and gardens of the most noble and puissant prince, George Grenville Nugent Temple
1788
 Bill for building expenses.
Bill for building expenses
1760
 Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ...
Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ..
[1797]
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington :
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
An epistle to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington
1731
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798, author. The journey from Chester to London.
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798
The journey from Chester to London
MDCCLXXXII [1782]
Rocque, John, -1762 A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round :
Rocque, John, -1762
A map of London and the adjacent country 10 miles round
1748
Stuart, James, 1713-1788. Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London.
Stuart, James, 1713-1788
Critical observations on the buildings and improvements of London
MDCCLXXI [1771]
 A book of eighteen leaves :
A book of eighteen leaves
1757
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755. Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented :
Halfpenny, William, d. 1755
Chinese and Gothic architecture properly ornamented
1752
 The temple of taste :
The temple of taste
[1796]
Home, Robert, 1752-1834. Select views in Mysore,
Home, Robert, 1752-1834
Select views in Mysore,
1794
 Dry drug jar.
Dry drug jar
circa 1750
Pine, John, 1690-1756. The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords :
Pine, John, 1690-1756
The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords
[1739]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), male, with Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa), both open and closed, and Pupa (Lepidoptera Pieridae), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), male, with Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa), both open and closed, and Pupa (Lepidoptera Pieridae), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
 Hyakunin isshu karuta.
Hyakunin isshu karuta
late 18th century?
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. History of British birds.
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
History of British birds
1797-1804
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Antiquities of London and its environs /
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833
Antiquities of London and its environs
1791-[1800]
 The art of drawing without a master /
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797.  Joseph Wright notebook.
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797
Joseph Wright notebook
1775-1780
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774. Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774
Dr. Brook Taylor's method of perspective made easy,
1754
Newman, Frederick. The curiosities and beauties of England displayed.
Newman, Frederick
The curiosities and beauties of England displayed
[1795?]
Rocque, John, -1762. Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton :
Rocque, John, -1762
Plan du chateau, jardin et parc de Wilton
1754
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754, ill., engraver.  A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham :
Rigaud, Jacques, 1681-1754
A general plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe, the seat of the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Cobham
1739
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Wickham, Harriet, 1766-1847
Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria
1796-1803
 The Sporting magazine ...
The Sporting magazine ..
1793-1870
 English lotteries, 1569-1826.
English lotteries, 1569-1826
mostly 18th-19th c
Lingley, John (Brewer) [Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783].
Lingley, John (Brewer)
[Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783]
1783
 Cut-paper flower arrangements.
Cut-paper flower arrangements
London?,
 Wallis's tour of Europe :
Wallis's tour of Europe
Nov. 24th, 1794
 Twelve prints of Pamela :
Twelve prints of Pamela
published 25 June 1774
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
 The complete dictionary of arts and sciences :
The complete dictionary of arts and sciences
1765-1766
Moll, Herman, -1732. Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps :
Moll, Herman, -1732
Atlas minor, or, A new and curious set of sixty two maps
[1763?]
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711. The art of painting :
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711
The art of painting
1778
Angus, William, 1752-1821, engraver. The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales :
Angus, William, 1752-1821
The seats of the nobility and gentry in Great Britain and Wales
Feby. 1, 1787 [i.e. 1787-1815]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
Cook, James, 1728-1779. A voyage to the Pacific ocean.
Cook, James, 1728-1779
A voyage to the Pacific ocean
1784
 Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Rogers, Charles, 1711-1784. A collection of prints in imitation of drawings.
Rogers, Charles, 1711-1784
A collection of prints in imitation of drawings
1778
 Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
Signet ring, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
 Wet drug jar.
Wet drug jar
circa 1750
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779, engraver. [Views of the cities of Westminster and London taken from the opposite bank of the Thames]
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779
[Views of the cities of Westminster and London taken from the opposite bank of the Thames]
1749
 The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796