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Forbes, James, 1749-1819, artist. Birds, insects, flowers, and fruits.
Forbes, James, 1749-1819
Birds, insects, flowers, and fruits
circa 1788-1817
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A series of prints exhibiting the most interesting scenes in London and Westminster
March, 1781
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, ill. A new book of horses and carriages /
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827
A new book of horses and carriages
[1784]
The first map of Australia
The first map of Australia
[1856]
Prestage, John, -1767, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling.
Prestage, John, -1767
A catalogue of the noble collection of pictures, from the grand cabinets of Cardinal Mazarine, and Prince Carignan Duke D'Valentinois : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Prestage, at his Great Room in Savile-Row, on Tuesday the 26th of February 1765, and the two following days : the said collection may be publicly viewed on Saturday the 23d, to the time of sale, which will begin punctually each day, at 12 o'clock : catalogues price one shilling
[1765]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792
A catalogue of the pictures, miniatures and drawings, framed and glazed of that eminent and judicious collector, Matthew Duane, Esq. deceased
[1785]
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von, 1712-1780. Betrachtungen über die mahlerey.
Hagedorn, Christian Ludwig von, 1712-1780
Betrachtungen über die mahlerey
1762
Dubos, abbé (Jean-Baptiste), 1670-1742. Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music.
Dubos, abbé (Jean-Baptiste), 1670-1742
Critical reflections on poetry, painting and music
1748
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
A continuation of Frauds and abuses at St. Paul's,
1713
Virgil. Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor.
Virgil
Pub. Virgilii Maronis Georgicorum libri quatuor
1741
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2-1733. A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin.
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 2-1733
A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin
[between 1753 and 1763]
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ...
The New complete guide to all persons who have any trade or concern with the city of London, and parts adjacent ..
1783
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704-1782. Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture.
Berthier, Guillaume François, 1704-1782
Extrait de l'Essai sur la peinture, la sculpture, et l'architecture
1751
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations.
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731
Linear perspective: or, A new method of representing justly all manner of objects as they appear to the eye in all situations
1715
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818. A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy :
Pasquin, Anthony, 1761-1818
A liberal critique on the present exhibition of the Royal Academy
1794
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
1772
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and borough of Southwark, with the contiguous buildings /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and borough of Southwark, with the contiguous buildings
1746
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. A journey to the Western Islands of Scotland.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
A journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
1775
Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817. Observations on the cure of the curved spine :
Earle, James, Sir, 1755-1817
Observations on the cure of the curved spine
1799
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848. [Aquatints of rustic scenes].
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848
[Aquatints of rustic scenes]
[1799]
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist. The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work /
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770
The florist, or, An extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work
[1759]
Stokes, Gabriel. Remarks upon an essay towards supplying the city of Dublin with water.
Stokes, Gabriel
Remarks upon an essay towards supplying the city of Dublin with water
ca. 1735]
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809. An olio of good breeding :
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809
An olio of good breeding
[1797]
Viel de Saint Maux, Jean Louis. Lettres sur l'architecture des anciens :
Viel de Saint Maux, Jean Louis
Lettres sur l'architecture des anciens
1787
Edie, George, author. A treatise on English shooting :
Edie, George
A treatise on English shooting
MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Miller, Edward, 1735-1807. The tears of Yorkshire :
Miller, Edward, 1735-1807
The tears of Yorkshire
1782
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland :
Proposals for publishing by subscription, A collection of select views from the different seats of the nobility and gentry in the Kingdom of Ireland
November 25, 1782
The experienc'd farrier :
The experienc'd farrier
1720
Sympson, Joseph, -1736, engraver. [Engravings of horses]
Sympson, Joseph, -1736
[Engravings of horses]
[ca. 1730?]
Vernon, Thomas, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital and extensive collection of valuable, pictures, by much esteemed masters :
Vernon, Thomas
A catalogue of a capital and extensive collection of valuable, pictures, by much esteemed masters
[1797]
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810. Sacred history, selected from the Scriptures :
Trimmer, Sarah, 1741-1810
Sacred history, selected from the Scriptures
MDCCLXXXVIII [1788]
Robson, William. Grammigraphia;
Robson, William
Grammigraphia;
1799
Thoroton, Robert, 1623-1678. Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire:
Thoroton, Robert, 1623-1678
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
1790
The compleat drawing-master :
The compleat drawing-master
1763
Russell, John, -1494. Propositio Johannis Russell :
Russell, John, -1494
Propositio Johannis Russell
1909
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709-1781. Historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor-Castle :
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709-1781
Historical description of an ancient picture in Windsor-Castle
[1771?]
Peckham, Harry. A tour through Holland, and the Netherlands /
Peckham, Harry
A tour through Holland, and the Netherlands
1793
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793. A supplement to the fifth edition of Collins's Peerage of England :
Longmate, Barak, 1738-1793
A supplement to the fifth edition of Collins's Peerage of England
1784
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the garden & house of the Rt. Honourable ye Earl of Lincoln, at Weybridge in the county of Surry /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the garden & house of the Rt. Honourable ye Earl of Lincoln, at Weybridge in the county of Surry
1737
Bossu, M., 1720-1792. Nouveaux voyages dans l'Amérique Septentrionale :
Bossu, M., 1720-1792
Nouveaux voyages dans l'Amérique Septentrionale
MDCCLXXVII [1777]
Ashmore, ill. [Views in Scotland].
Ashmore
[Views in Scotland]
Decr. 1793
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815. Poesie nella partenza dell'eccellentissimo signor Andrea da Mula dal glorioso reggimento di Chioggia.
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815
Poesie nella partenza dell'eccellentissimo signor Andrea da Mula dal glorioso reggimento di Chioggia
[ca. 1764]
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. A descriptive catalogue of Coade's artificial stone manufactory at King's Arms Stairs, Narrow-wall Lambeth :
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
A descriptive catalogue of Coade's artificial stone manufactory at King's Arms Stairs, Narrow-wall Lambeth
MDCCLXXIV [1784]
The court and city register for the year 1751 ;
The court and city register for the year 1751 ;
[1751?]
Moll, Herman, -1732. World described.
Moll, Herman, -1732
World described
1751-1760]
Pain, William, 1730?-1790? The builder's sketch book, or, The youth's pocket companion :
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's sketch book, or, The youth's pocket companion
1793
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766. A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems :
Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766
A select collection of drawings from curious antique gems
MDCCLXVIII [1768]
Art of drawing and painting in water-colours :
Art of drawing and painting in water-colours
1770
Nimrod's Songs of the chace :
Nimrod's Songs of the chace
1788
Sommerton, John. John Sommerton mathematical exercises.
Sommerton, John
John Sommerton mathematical exercises
1741-1742
A map of Cambridgeshire.
A map of Cambridgeshire
[1720?]
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer publisher. A catalogue of the extensive and capital collection of prints of the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Bute, deceased, consisting of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English schools, in fine condition :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789
A catalogue of the extensive and capital collection of prints of the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Bute, deceased, consisting of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English schools, in fine condition
[1794]
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793. The Art of painting in water colours:
Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793
The Art of painting in water colours
1797
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611-1668. The art of painting /
Dufresnoy, Charles-Alphonse, 1611-1668
The art of painting
1783
André, Yves Marie, 1675-1764. Essai sur le beau,
André, Yves Marie, 1675-1764
Essai sur le beau,
1767
Lewis, William, 1708-1781. Commercium philosophico-technicum;
Lewis, William, 1708-1781
Commercium philosophico-technicum;
1763
Denne, Samuel, 1730-1799. The history and antiquities of Rochester and its environs:
Denne, Samuel, 1730-1799
The history and antiquities of Rochester and its environs
1772
Sulivan, Richard Joseph, Sir, 1752-1806. A tour through parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, in 1778. :
Sulivan, Richard Joseph, Sir, 1752-1806
A tour through parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, in 1778.
MDCC.LXXXV [1785]
Graham, Richard, fl. 1680-1720. A short account of the most eminent painters,:
Graham, Richard, fl. 1680-1720
A short account of the most eminent painters,
[1716]
Stone, Thomas, fl. 1798. The history of Faringdon, and the neighbouring towns and seats in Berkshire /
Stone, Thomas, fl. 1798
The history of Faringdon, and the neighbouring towns and seats in Berkshire
1798
Gethin, Grace, Lady, 1676-1697. Misery is vertues whetstone,
Gethin, Grace, Lady, 1676-1697
Misery is vertues whetstone,
1703
Cox, James, jeweler. A descriptive inventory of the several exquisite and magnificent pieces of mechanism and jewellery :
Cox, James, jeweler
A descriptive inventory of the several exquisite and magnificent pieces of mechanism and jewellery
1774
Horace. Quinti Horatii Flacci opera.
Horace
Quinti Horatii Flacci opera
1749
Harlequin's invasion :
Harlequin's invasion
1770
Beeverell, James. Les délices de la Grand' Bretagne, & de l'Irelande :
Beeverell, James
Les délices de la Grand' Bretagne, & de l'Irelande
1707
Wise, Francis, 1695-1767. A letter to Dr. Mead concerning some antiquities in Berkshire :
Wise, Francis, 1695-1767
A letter to Dr. Mead concerning some antiquities in Berkshire
1738
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798, author. A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world :
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world
1798
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771. Deliciæ britannicæ, or, The curiosities of Hampton-Court and Windsor-Castle, delineated :
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
Deliciæ britannicæ, or, The curiosities of Hampton-Court and Windsor-Castle, delineated
1742
Cooke, John, 1738-1823. An historical account of the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich :
Cooke, John, 1738-1823
An historical account of the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich
[1789]
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise lost :
Milton, John, 1608-1674
Paradise lost
1794
Rugendas, Georg Philipp, 1666-1742, ill. [Eighty-four mezzotints by Georg Philipp Rugendas and Christian Rugendas].
Rugendas, Georg Philipp, 1666-1742
[Eighty-four mezzotints by Georg Philipp Rugendas and Christian Rugendas]
[1693-1735]
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779. The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal architect's assistant :
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779
The London and country builder's vade mecum, or, The compleat and universal architect's assistant
1745
Academic costume of the University of Oxford.
Academic costume of the University of Oxford
1790
Popple, Henry, -1743, cartographer. A map of the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto /
Popple, Henry, -1743
A map of the British Empire in America, with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto
[1739]
[Muster order for the enrollment into the Gloucestershire militia].
[Muster order for the enrollment into the Gloucestershire militia]
August 30, 1770
Twelve views of shipping
Twelve views of shipping
published 1 Octr. 1770
Guyot, Laurent, 1756-1806, engraver. [Views of English residences]
Guyot, Laurent, 1756-1806
[Views of English residences]
1791-1793
Cheny, John, active 1729-1750. An historical list, of all horse-matches run, and of all plates and prizes run for in England ... :
Cheny, John, active 1729-1750
An historical list, of all horse-matches run, and of all plates and prizes run for in England ...
MDCCXXVII [1727-1751]
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines :
Le Neptune françois, ou, Atlas nouveau des cartes marines
1703
Hutton, William, 1723-1815. An history of Birmingham,
Hutton, William, 1723-1815
An history of Birmingham,
1781
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Examination of William Vaughan, esq.
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850
Examination of William Vaughan, esq
1796
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850. Plan of the London-dock,
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850
Plan of the London-dock,
1794
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820. A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy,
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
A discourse, delivered to the students of the Royal Academy,
1793
Swan, Abraham. The British architect, or, The builder's treasury of stair-cases.
Swan, Abraham
The British architect, or, The builder's treasury of stair-cases
1745
Carter, John, 1761 or 1762-1829. Account of sepulchral monuments discovered at Lincoln.
Carter, John, 1761 or 1762-1829
Account of sepulchral monuments discovered at Lincoln
1795?]
Carew, Richard, 1555-1620. The survey of Cornwall. And an epistle concerning the excellencies of the English tongue./
Carew, Richard, 1555-1620
The survey of Cornwall. And an epistle concerning the excellencies of the English tongue
MDCCLXIX [1769]
A companion to every place of curiosity and entertainment in and about London and Westminster ... :
A companion to every place of curiosity and entertainment in and about London and Westminster ...
1776
Rocque, John, -1762. A plan of the city of St. Martins in the island of Ré /
Rocque, John, -1762
A plan of the city of St. Martins in the island of Ré
1757
The student's treasure :
The student's treasure
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676. De la manière de graver a l'eau forte et au burin :
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676
De la manière de graver a l'eau forte et au burin
1758
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author. A treatise on the decorative part of civil architecture :
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796
A treatise on the decorative part of civil architecture
MDCCXCI [1791]
Craig, William Marshall, 1763 or 1764-1829. An essay on the study of nature in drawing landscape /
Craig, William Marshall, 1763 or 1764-1829
An essay on the study of nature in drawing landscape
1793
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?, author, illustrator, publisher. A treatise on the five orders of architecture :
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?
A treatise on the five orders of architecture
MDCCLXXXVII [1787]
Metz, C. M. (Conrad Martin), 1755-1827, ill. Fores's new chalk drawing-book, of heads and academy figures /
Metz, C. M. (Conrad Martin), 1755-1827
Fores's new chalk drawing-book, of heads and academy figures
1795-1799
Shenstone, William, 1714-1763, author. Men & manners /
Shenstone, William, 1714-1763
Men & manners
MCMXXVII [1927]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a truly capital and valuable collection of drawings, of the late Matthew Duane, Esq; deceased :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803
A catalogue of a truly capital and valuable collection of drawings, of the late Matthew Duane, Esq; deceased
[1787]
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that superb and well known cabinet of drawings of John Barnard, Esq. late of Berkley-Square, deceased :
Greenwood, John, 1727-1792
A catalogue of that superb and well known cabinet of drawings of John Barnard, Esq. late of Berkley-Square, deceased
[1787]
Paterson, Samuel, 1728-1802, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a curious collection of stained or painted glass :
Paterson, Samuel, 1728-1802
A catalogue of a curious collection of stained or painted glass
1772
Mazzinghi, Giovanni. Le guide nouveau et universel dans les villes de Londres et de Westminster,
Mazzinghi, Giovanni
Le guide nouveau et universel dans les villes de Londres et de Westminster,
1785
Designs for chimney-pieces, with mouldings & bases at large; on 24 plates.
Designs for chimney-pieces, with mouldings & bases at large; on 24 plates
[1789?]