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Blue beard :
Blue beard
[1861]
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
Storer, James, 1771-1853. Antiquarian and topographical cabinet,
Storer, James, 1771-1853
Antiquarian and topographical cabinet,
1807-11
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, author, illustrator, engraver. The costume of Great Britain /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843
The costume of Great Britain
1804 [that is, not before 1819]
Schnebbelie, Jacob, 1760-1792. The antiquaries museum :
Schnebbelie, Jacob, 1760-1792
The antiquaries museum
MDCCXCI [1791, i.e. 1800]
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835, creator. Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin :
Hebblewhite, John Thomas, active 1835
Bill for school expenses from Hacconby School, for Mr. Bavin
1835
Harvey, Maria Ann, 1797-1893, creator. The map of England and Wales with part of Scotland, France and Ireland, worked by Maria Harvey in the ninth year of age.
Harvey, Maria Ann, 1797-1893
The map of England and Wales with part of Scotland, France and Ireland, worked by Maria Harvey in the ninth year of age
1806
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
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys.
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys
[approximately 1850]
Salisbury races, 1804.
Salisbury races, 1804
1804
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
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling].
Randall Farr & Co. (London, England)
[Billhead of Randall Farr & Co., builder, London, for window cleaning provided to Miss Sparling]
1880
The magic ring :
The magic ring
November 1st, 1796
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800-1875, author. Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street.
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800-1875
Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street
May, 1843
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam
1769 January 4
Maple & Co., creator. [Billhead of Maple & Co., London, for purchases by R.W. Stevenson].
Maple & Co.
[Billhead of Maple & Co., London, for purchases by R.W. Stevenson]
1881
Coode, Caroline, book artist. Rana temporaria /
Coode, Caroline
Rana temporaria
[2012?]
The blue jackets, or, Her majesty's service :
The blue jackets, or, Her majesty's service
[between 1876 and 1917]
A first floor to let.
A first floor to let
[approximately 1850]
In affectionate remembrance of William Foggin :
In affectionate remembrance of William Foggin
1864
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner
1740 October 6
A. M. Redfern (Firm : Leek) Advertisement for A. M. Redfern,
A. M. Redfern (Firm : Leek)
Advertisement for A. M. Redfern,
1827
Dilnot, John, book artist. Black apples.
Dilnot, John
Black apples
2016
By nature formed to be the lover's flower ...
By nature formed to be the lover's flower ..
mid-19th century
My memory holds thy form in view ...
My memory holds thy form in view ..
mid-19th century
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625? The history of four-footed beasts and serpents :
Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625?
The history of four-footed beasts and serpents
MDCLVIII [1658]
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803. Campi Phlegraei :
Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803
Campi Phlegraei
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Richter, Henry, 1772-1857. Day-light :
Richter, Henry, 1772-1857
Day-light
1817
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, ill. Rowlandson's sketches from nature.
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827
Rowlandson's sketches from nature
[1822]
Taylor, Isaac, 1730-1807, cartographer. The county of Dorset /
Taylor, Isaac, 1730-1807
The county of Dorset
June 1st, 1795
Paley, Ann. Fern and flower album.
Paley, Ann
Fern and flower album
1873-1878
Garnett, John, b. ca. 1791? Sketchbook.
Garnett, John, b. ca. 1791?
Sketchbook
circa 1811
Leaf, Edward (Tailor) Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings.
Leaf, Edward (Tailor)
Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings
1813
Basil, Simon, -1615, surveyor. Survey of Hertford Castle.
Basil, Simon, -1615
Survey of Hertford Castle
1608
The maid and the magpie :
The maid and the magpie
[between 1876 and 1917]
Van Houten (Firm) Trade cards for Van Houten's cocoa.
Van Houten (Firm)
Trade cards for Van Houten's cocoa
[ca. 1880?]
Richards, J., active 1845, author. The kind-hearted girl /
Richards, J.
The kind-hearted girl
[1845]
A Merry Christmas.
A Merry Christmas
[approximately 1880?]
School Board for London Certificate :
School Board for London Certificate
[1888]
Mockett, Andrew, artist. A chapbook of English tat.
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002?]
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine.
My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine
mid-19th century
Walkers' tour through France.
Walkers' tour through France
1815
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883. An overland journey to the Great Exhibition
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
An overland journey to the Great Exhibition
[1851]
Northcote, James, 1746-1831. One hundred fables, original and selected /
Northcote, James, 1746-1831
One hundred fables, original and selected
1828
[Chinese decorative packaging labels].
[Chinese decorative packaging labels]
[approximately 1950?]
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813-1901, photographer. The Royal album.
Mayall, J. E. (John Jabez Edwin), 1813-1901
The Royal album
ca. 1860-1861
The Royal Regatta :
The Royal Regatta
[ca. 1852?]
Tothill family photograph album.
Tothill family photograph album
circa 1857-1863
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society, creator Scottish Widows' Fund :
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Scottish Widows' Fund
[approximately 1913?]
Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London.
Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London
1831
I live for thee only.
I live for thee only
mid-19th century
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat :
Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat
mid-19th century
Camper, Petrus, 1722-1789. The works of the late Professor Camper :
Camper, Petrus, 1722-1789
The works of the late Professor Camper
1794
A survey of the estate of John Plampin Esquire, taken in 1774,
A survey of the estate of John Plampin Esquire, taken in 1774,
1774
The ... Fashions of London and Paris.
The ... Fashions of London and Paris
Nash, Paul, 1889-1946. Dorset :
Nash, Paul, 1889-1946
Dorset
[1936]
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. Poems /
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Poems
1857
Elliston & Cavell, Ltd. Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum.
Elliston & Cavell, Ltd
Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum
1909-1911
Sinclair, John, active 1815, creator. Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh.
Sinclair, John, active 1815
Billhead recording fabric purchased by Robert Campbell, Esq. from John Sinclair, Edinburgh
1815
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England), creator. Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson.
Broomfield Hall (Kidderminster, England)
Bill for school expenses from Broomfield Hall for Miss Dodson
December 19, 1882
Twelve prints, representing the surprising events in the life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Twelve prints, representing the surprising events in the life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe
publish'd as the act directs, 18 Jan. 1783
The "Easion" veil :
The "Easion" veil
[approximately 1900]
Grundy, T., (Boot maker), creator. Easy boots.
Grundy, T., (Boot maker)
Easy boots
[approximately 1851]
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London].
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London]
1830
An arithmetical pastime :
An arithmetical pastime
April 19th, 1798
Photograph album of Ernest Philipp Fleischer's panorama of the Battle of Bannockburn.
Photograph album of Ernest Philipp Fleischer's panorama of the Battle of Bannockburn
1888
Geary, Stephen, ca. 1797-1854. Cemetery designs for tombs and cenotaphs,
Geary, Stephen, ca. 1797-1854
Cemetery designs for tombs and cenotaphs,
1840
The rice manufactury in China :
The rice manufactury in China
[1770?]
Godby, J. (James), active 1798-1812, engraver. Italian scenery :
Godby, J. (James), active 1798-1812
Italian scenery
1806
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593-1649, author. The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada /
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593-1649
The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada
MCMXXXVIII [1938]
Smirke, Robert, Sir, 1780-1867, author. Specimens of continental architecture /
Smirke, Robert, Sir, 1780-1867
Specimens of continental architecture
1806
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788-1835. Kew Gardens :
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788-1835
Kew Gardens
[1820?]
Ubaldini, Petruccio, 1524?-1600? A discourse concerninge the Spanishe fleete inuadinge Englande in the yeare 1588 :
Ubaldini, Petruccio, 1524?-1600?
A discourse concerninge the Spanishe fleete inuadinge Englande in the yeare 1588
1590
Dinsdale, John. Sketches at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition /
Dinsdale, John
Sketches at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition
[1886]
Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921, photographer. Street life in London :
Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921
Street life in London
[1877-1878]
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence, creator. [Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby].
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence
[Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby]
1899
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Festival pleasure gardens :
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Festival pleasure gardens
1951
By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent :
By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent
[not after 1837]
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England), creator. Cromwell special :
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
Cromwell special
[approximately 1905]
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England) Panorama, Leicester Square :
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Panorama, Leicester Square
1803
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake
12th May 1794
If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...
If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ..
mid-19th century
Rehberg, Friedrich, 1758-1835, ill. Drawings faithfully copied from nature at Naples :
Rehberg, Friedrich, 1758-1835
Drawings faithfully copied from nature at Naples
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554. The first[-fift] booke of architecture /
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554
The first[-fift] booke of architecture
1611
Mediciues for horses.
Mediciues for horses
[approximately 1565?]
Havell, Robert, -1832, artist. Costa Scena, or, A cruise along the southern coast of Kent
Havell, Robert, -1832
Costa Scena, or, A cruise along the southern coast of Kent
March, 1823
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory. Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory :
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory
[approximately 1784?]
[Songs for piano].
[Songs for piano]
[190-?]
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844. Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country,
Hornor, Thomas, 1785-1844
Prospectus. View of London, and the surrounding country,
1822
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849. An account of the family of Laplanders;
Bullock, W. (William), 1773?-1849
An account of the family of Laplanders;
[1822?]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted :
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845
Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted
1812
Rio, Antonio del, author. Description of the ruins of an ancient city :
Rio, Antonio del
Description of the ruins of an ancient city
1822
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857, artist, lithographer, publisher. To Godfrey Wentworth Junr. Esqre. this series of sketches of the interior & temporary decorations in Woolley-Hall, Yorkshire, drawn, painted, & etched by A. Aglio, is, with permission, most humbly dedicated.
Aglio, Agostino, 1777-1857
To Godfrey Wentworth Junr. Esqre. this series of sketches of the interior & temporary decorations in Woolley-Hall, Yorkshire, drawn, painted, & etched by A. Aglio, is, with permission, most humbly dedicated
Sept. 1, 1821
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co., creator. Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses.
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co.
Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses
[1823]
Seville, William, 1797-1866, creator. Extraordinary talent, for a short time only ... you may have a correct likeness ... by that celebrated artist, Mr. Seville.
Seville, William, 1797-1866
Extraordinary talent, for a short time only ... you may have a correct likeness ... by that celebrated artist, Mr. Seville
[approximately 1830]
[Almanac for 1881].
[Almanac for 1881]
[1880]
Charles Skipper & East (London, England) Charles Skipper & East, engravers, printers :
Charles Skipper & East (London, England)
Charles Skipper & East, engravers, printers
[between 1833 and 1877]
Skelton, William, 1763-1848, creator, engraver. Skelton, copper plate printer :
Skelton, William, 1763-1848
Skelton, copper plate printer
[approximately 1800?]
A Merry Christmas to you.
A Merry Christmas to you
[1880?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), with hazel (Corylus avellana L.), oak (Quercus L.) and bramble (cf. Rubus), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), with hazel (Corylus avellana L.), oak (Quercus L.) and bramble (cf. Rubus), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768