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Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. The grammar of ornament
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874
The grammar of ornament
1856
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker. A new edition considerably enlarged, of Attitudes faithfully copied from nature :
Gillray, James, 1756-1815
A new edition considerably enlarged, of Attitudes faithfully copied from nature
[1807]
Finden, W. (William), 1787-1852. The ports, harbours, watering-places, and coast scenery of Great Britain /
Finden, W. (William), 1787-1852
The ports, harbours, watering-places, and coast scenery of Great Britain
[1842]
Hay, Robert, 1799-1863, author, illustrator. Illustrations of Cairo /
Hay, Robert, 1799-1863
Illustrations of Cairo
1840
Dashwood, Charles, 1787-1832. Charles Dashwood diaries and commissions relating to Xalapa and Guatemala City.
Dashwood, Charles, 1787-1832
Charles Dashwood diaries and commissions relating to Xalapa and Guatemala City
1826-1830
Rook, Anne, book artist. The book of 4021 & 4020 :
Rook, Anne
The book of 4021 & 4020
2002
Album of pressed plant, flower, and seaweed specimens.
Album of pressed plant, flower, and seaweed specimens
1856-1863
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793. [Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793].
Watson, Nicholas, active 1793
[Bill of receipt by Nicholas Watson, on behalf of his mother Ann Watson, for the purchase of coffee and sugar by Mrs. De Sausmarez, 1793]
1793
Bonnell, Mandy, book artist. Lichen.
Bonnell, Mandy
Lichen
[2012]
Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester.
Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester
April 25, 1803
Hill, Thomas Wright, 1763-1851, creator. T.W. Hill's boarding school & day school, Gough St.
Hill, Thomas Wright, 1763-1851
T.W. Hill's boarding school & day school, Gough St
[between 1803 and 1819]
Dickinson, A. E. C., active 1892, creator. Bill for expenses at Grove House School, Highgate.
Dickinson, A. E. C., active 1892
Bill for expenses at Grove House School, Highgate
June 14, 1892
An account of the charges for catching the red deer out of the woods of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Salsbury at Hatfield, from Novre. the 9th, 1734, to February the 2nd 1734/5.
An account of the charges for catching the red deer out of the woods of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Salsbury at Hatfield, from Novre. the 9th, 1734, to February the 2nd 1734/5
1735
Bush, Tracey. Field poppy :
Bush, Tracey
Field poppy
2006
Two funeral scenes, with horse-drawn hearses.
Two funeral scenes, with horse-drawn hearses
[approximately 1850]
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner :
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner
[between 1845 and 1857]
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a woman and a sister?"
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a woman and a sister?"
circa 1835
In affectionate remembrance of John Stringer, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann Stringer :
In affectionate remembrance of John Stringer, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann Stringer
1888
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world.
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world
1st Novr. 1818
Burke, Thomas, 1749-1815, engraver. Vincent Lunardi Esqr., :
Burke, Thomas, 1749-1815
Vincent Lunardi Esqr.,
publish'd April 20th, 1786
The miller & his men, or, The bohemian banditti :
The miller & his men, or, The bohemian banditti
[between 1836-1841]
Taylor, Isaac, 1759-1829. Scenes in England :
Taylor, Isaac, 1759-1829
Scenes in England
1822
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818. Observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening :
Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818
Observations on the theory and practice of landscape gardening
1805
Bowler, Thomas William, 1813-1869, ill. The Kafir wars and the British settlers in South Africa /
Bowler, Thomas William, 1813-1869
The Kafir wars and the British settlers in South Africa
1865
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, ill. Six illustrations to Cowper's diverting history of John Gilpin /
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Six illustrations to Cowper's diverting history of John Gilpin
MDCCCXXVIII [1828]
Williamson, Thomas, Captain. The costume and customs of modern India :
Williamson, Thomas, Captain
The costume and customs of modern India
[1813]
Lucas, David, 1802-1881, engraver. Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery /
Lucas, David, 1802-1881
Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery
1830[-1832]
The emperor of China's palace at Pekin :
The emperor of China's palace at Pekin
MDCCLIII [1753]
Bonnell, Mandy. Antmothbeetlemillipedespider /
Bonnell, Mandy
Antmothbeetlemillipedespider
2006
Crowquills and goosequills.
Crowquills and goosequills
circa 1855-1857
J. Cardno & Co. (Fraserburgh, Scotland), creator. [Billhead of J. Cardno & Co., grocers in Fraserburgh, Scotland, recording purchases by Mr. Cheyne, 1913 :
J. Cardno & Co. (Fraserburgh, Scotland)
[Billhead of J. Cardno & Co., grocers in Fraserburgh, Scotland, recording purchases by Mr. Cheyne, 1913
1913
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. The soldier's return.
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796
The soldier's return
[1793]
A survey of the estate of Richard Moore, Esq., Kentwell Hall, Suffolk.
A survey of the estate of Richard Moore, Esq., Kentwell Hall, Suffolk
1777
M'Lagan & Cumming (Firm), creator. M'Lagan & Cumming :
M'Lagan & Cumming (Firm)
M'Lagan & Cumming
[1908?]
With love and good wishes for a happy New Year.
With love and good wishes for a happy New Year
[1880?]
In loving remembrance of William Albert Hadley, aged 18 years :
In loving remembrance of William Albert Hadley, aged 18 years
1873
The new game of the multiplication table.
The new game of the multiplication table
[between 1830 and 1832]
National Festival in honor of the Centenary Birthday of Scotland's immortal Bard, Robert Burns :
National Festival in honor of the Centenary Birthday of Scotland's immortal Bard, Robert Burns
[1859]
P. J. Lara (Firm), creator. P. J. Lara :
P. J. Lara (Firm)
P. J. Lara
[approximately 1860-1880]
Dixon, S. (Carver), creator. [Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
Dixon, S. (Carver)
[Billhead of S. Dixon, carver and gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, recording purchase made by Lady Hartland on May 25th, 1835]
1835
Brown, John, active 1861, creator. John Brown :
Brown, John, active 1861
John Brown
[approximately 1861]
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,
1755
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828. Woodcuts of British fishes /
Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
Woodcuts of British fishes
1878
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England) Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
Cabaret Theatre Club (London, England)
Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera,
1912-1914
Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885, lithographer. A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first day of June, 1813, between the English frigate Shannon, and the American frigate Chesapeake /
Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885
A series of four views, to illustrate the naval action fought on the first day of June, 1813, between the English frigate Shannon, and the American frigate Chesapeake
1830
Hamilton, Gustavus. The elements of gymnastics for boys and of calisthenics for young ladies :
Hamilton, Gustavus
The elements of gymnastics for boys and of calisthenics for young ladies
1827
May each returning birthday find you very much improved :
May each returning birthday find you very much improved
[approximately 1860]
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)].
[Christmas card from KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry)]
[approximately 1939]
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
ABC of animals.
ABC of animals
[approximately 1896?]
Prendergast family photograph album.
Prendergast family photograph album
late 1860s-1870s
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803-1885. Travels from India to England :
Alexander, James Edward, Sir, 1803-1885
Travels from India to England
1827
Cobweb three-dimensional watercolor.
Cobweb three-dimensional watercolor
Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853. Haustellata lepidoptera diurna.
Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853
Haustellata lepidoptera diurna
circa 1839
Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset.
Peep egg viewer of Weymouth, Dorset
ca. 1855
William Stevenson Owen, judge.
William Stevenson Owen, judge
between 1884 and 1909
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
Cussons, Richard T., creator. Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall.
Cussons, Richard T.
Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall
1845
Mansfield Stone Quarries. Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870.
Mansfield Stone Quarries
Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870
1870
Urch, Henry, creator. [Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London].
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee.
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee
mid-19th century
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX.
Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX
[1798]
Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill :
Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill
[approximately 1825]
Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.
Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows
1924-1925
M'Culloch, John A., creator, publisher. Scottish National Exhibition, 1908 :
M'Culloch, John A.
Scottish National Exhibition, 1908
[1908]
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
mid-19th century
Stanley, C. (Portraitist), creator. A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling.
Stanley, C. (Portraitist)
A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling
[approximately 1820?]
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol), creator. Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol.
St. Helens (Clifton, Bristol)
Bill for school expenses for Miss Mason at St. Helens School, Clifton, Bristol
1884
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
Greaves, John, 1602-1652. Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt /
Greaves, John, 1602-1652
Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt
1646
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833. Ancient topography of London :
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833
Ancient topography of London
1815
To the Queen's private apartments.
To the Queen's private apartments
1843]
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Furness, F., creator. F. Furness, painter and gilder :
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
Notice, the game within the Manor of Witton cum-Twambrooks, belonging to Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart., having of late years been much destroyed, all persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon in future, or legal measures will be had recourse to :
Notice, the game within the Manor of Witton cum-Twambrooks, belonging to Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart., having of late years been much destroyed, all persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon in future, or legal measures will be had recourse to
[1822]
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies.
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies
[between 1771 and 1785]
Letters of administration of William Morgan.
Letters of administration of William Morgan
1781
Many happy returns of the day.
Many happy returns of the day
[approximately 1880]
Rook, Anne, book artist, publisher. Apple story /
Rook, Anne
Apple story
2016
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875, author. Views in the eastern archipelago :
St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875
Views in the eastern archipelago
Augt., 1847
Gonsalves, José M., artist. Views at Bombay /
Gonsalves, José M.
Views at Bombay
[1833?]
The maritime flags of all nations.
The maritime flags of all nations
4th Jany. 1832
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture :
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852
The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture
1841
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
Kip, William, engraver. Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
Kip, William
Academiarum totius Europae seu orbis Christiani iuxta suas provincias nova tabula ad usum studiosorum emendate accomodate
An 1602
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653-1702. The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale /
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653-1702
The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale
1711
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793-1881. North & south Devonshire.
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793-1881
North & south Devonshire
1840
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, artist. Myriorama.
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863
Myriorama
[1824]
Jersey algae.
Jersey algae
1860
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler), creator. Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler :
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
Rook, Anne, book artist. Virtual orchard.
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
Liverine Limited (Firm). Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
Liverine Limited (Firm)
Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
[1920?]
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain) Britain at home to the world :
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer :
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883