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Lawrence & Co. (London, England) Lawrence & Co.'s cheap clothing establishment :
Lawrence & Co. (London, England)
Lawrence & Co.'s cheap clothing establishment
[not before 1882]
National Panorama (London, England) National Panorama, 21, York Street, Westminster :
National Panorama (London, England)
National Panorama, 21, York Street, Westminster
[1883?]
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
 To be disposed of :
To be disposed of
[approximately 1850]
 [Valentines card].
[Valentines card]
[approximately 1870]
Pollard, G., creator. Letter :
Pollard, G.
Letter
1928 April 13th
 Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire.
Affidavit certifying the burial in wool of Mary Harvey of Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire
1680 April 1
Henderson, F. (Clothier), creator. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633-1669.  The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts :
Sturmy, Samuel, 1633-1669
The mariner's magazine, or, Sturmy's mathematical and practical arts
1669
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832. The provincial antiquities and picturesque scenery of Scotland :
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
The provincial antiquities and picturesque scenery of Scotland
1826
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester.
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester
1881
 The language of flowers.
The language of flowers
[approximately 1860]
 Hyakunin isshu karuta.
Hyakunin isshu karuta
late 18th century?
 Mazeppa
Mazeppa
[between 1837-1840]
 A tribute to beautiful love! :
A tribute to beautiful love!
1844
Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614. Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus :
Neville, Alexander, 1544-1614
Alexandri Nevylli Angli De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto duce, liber vnus
1575
Sinclair, George, 1786-1834, author. Hortus ericaeus woburnensis, or, A catalogue of heaths, in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey :
Sinclair, George, 1786-1834
Hortus ericaeus woburnensis, or, A catalogue of heaths, in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey
MDCCCXXV [1825]
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637. How to chuse, ride, traine, and diet, both hunting-horses and running horses :
Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
How to chuse, ride, traine, and diet, both hunting-horses and running horses
1599
 By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ...
By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ..
mid-19th 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]
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832, engraver, publisher. A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats :
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832
A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats
1823
 Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face :
Passions of the soul and the anatomy of the human face
1815
 The art of drawing without a master /
The art of drawing without a master
[1768]
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850, ill. History of the University of Dublin /
Taylor, William B. Sarsfield (William Benjamin Sarsfield), 1781-1850
History of the University of Dublin
[1819-1820]
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797.  Joseph Wright notebook.
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797
Joseph Wright notebook
1775-1780
J. Somalvico & Co. Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope :
J. Somalvico & Co
Newly invented portable walking-stick telescope
[between 1842 and 1850]
J.S. Fry & Sons.  Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.
J.S. Fry & Sons
Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie
ca. 1909
Sallis, William, 1782-1865. Sallis's comic play grammar.
Sallis, William, 1782-1865
Sallis's comic play grammar
[ca. 1850?]
 May mutual loves count us blest.
May mutual loves count us blest
mid-19th century
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879, author. The origin and progress of the art of writing :
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879
The origin and progress of the art of writing
MDCCCLIII [1853]
Hunsley, William, ill. Costumes of the Madras Army /
Hunsley, William
Costumes of the Madras Army
1841
Sansom, Francis, active 1784-1799, etcher. Pigmy revels, or, All alive at Lilliput
Sansom, Francis, active 1784-1799
Pigmy revels, or, All alive at Lilliput
1800-1801
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
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Africa :
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676
Africa
MDC LXX [1670]
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca. 1783. Six views of the ruins of Balbec; Four views of the ruins of Palmyra.
Benazech, Peter Paul, ca. 1730-ca. 1783
Six views of the ruins of Balbec; Four views of the ruins of Palmyra
ca. 1750
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
Field, William, 1854-1932.  William Field scrapbook.
Field, William, 1854-1932
William Field scrapbook
1895
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842-1921. Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens.
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842-1921
Notes on various trees, with leaf specimens
1879-1880
Seebohm, Henry, 1832-1895.  Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary.
Seebohm, Henry, 1832-1895
Henry Seebohm ornithological notebook and diary
1860-1866
 I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
Boys Clothing House (London, England), creator. The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co. :
Boys Clothing House (London, England)
The Boys Clothing House, A.B. Joseph & Co.
[approximately 1864?]
 W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office :
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office
[1880?]
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
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901.  Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861 :
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861
1868
 The Sporting magazine ...
The Sporting magazine ..
1793-1870
Hutchisson, William Henry Florio, artist. Sixteen sketches illustrative of the siege and capture of Bhurtpore /
Hutchisson, William Henry Florio
Sixteen sketches illustrative of the siege and capture of Bhurtpore
1826
 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
Grave, Joseph (Tailor), creator. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester
1820
 Cut-paper flower arrangements.
Cut-paper flower arrangements
London?,
 Wallis's tour of Europe :
Wallis's tour of Europe
Nov. 24th, 1794
 How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ...
How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ..
mid-19th century
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?- cartographer. [The travellers guide :
Saxton, Christopher, 1542?-
[The travellers guide
[1686?]
Bryant, A., fl. 1822-1835. Map of the county of Northampton /
Bryant, A., fl. 1822-1835
Map of the county of Northampton
1827
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298, author. Here begynneth the legende named in Latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysshe The golden legende :
Jacobus, de Voragine, approximately 1229-1298
Here begynneth the legende named in Latyn Legenda aurea, that is to saye in Englysshe The golden legende
[8 January 1498/99?]
 Gazette of fashion and cutting-room companion.
Gazette of fashion and cutting-room companion
1846-
Roberson & Company. Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting :
Roberson & Company
Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting
[not before 1862]
Royal Hotel (Roslin, Scotland) The Royal Hotel, Roslin.
Royal Hotel (Roslin, Scotland)
The Royal Hotel, Roslin
[188-?]
John Fletcher (Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828.
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828
1828
 Little Red Riding Hood.
Little Red Riding Hood
[approximately 1880]
 Can you keep a secret? If so open this.
Can you keep a secret? If so open this
mid-19th century
 To my pretty Valentine!
To my pretty Valentine!
mid-19th century
Betham-Edwards, Matilda, 1836-1919. Snow-flakes and the stories they told the children /
Betham-Edwards, Matilda, 1836-1919
Snow-flakes and the stories they told the children
[1862]
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832. The natuorama; or Endless transposition of views on the Thames ... The drawings taken from nature,
Havell, Robert, 1769-1832
The natuorama; or Endless transposition of views on the Thames ... The drawings taken from nature,
[1825]
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791-1871. The tourist in Italy /
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791-1871
The tourist in Italy
1831-1833
West Sussex (England). County Council, creator.  Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst.
West Sussex (England). County Council
Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst
1916
Geo. Wostenholm & Sons's, creator. Geo. Wostenholm & Son's celebrated I+XL razors.
Geo. Wostenholm & Sons's
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's celebrated I+XL razors
[1880?]
Daniell, William, 1769-1837, ill. A voyage round Great Britain :
Daniell, William, 1769-1837
A voyage round Great Britain
1814-1825
 Twelve prints of Pamela :
Twelve prints of Pamela
published 25 June 1774
 Game of the star-spangled banner,
Game of the star-spangled banner,
[between 1842 and 1845]
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800-1854, creator. Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours :
Miller, Thomas, 1799 or 1800-1854
Thomas Miller, manufacturer of the most improved water and oil colours
[approximately 1840]
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]
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ...
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Claudii Ptolemei viri Alexandrini mathematic[ae] disciplin[ae] philosophi doctissimi Geographi[ae] opus nouissima traductione e Gr[ae]corum archetypis castigatissime pressum, c[ae]teris ante lucubratorum multo pr[ae]stantius ..
anno Christi Opt. Max. MDXIII. Marcii XII [1513]
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747. Drawings of houses and gardens.
Dickson, Archibald, 1703-1747
Drawings of houses and gardens
1736-1743
 Fortune teller's notebook.
Fortune teller's notebook
[1829?]
Dance, George, 1741-1825. A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793 /
Dance, George, 1741-1825
A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793
1809-1814
Spreat, W. Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon.
Spreat, W
Picturesque sketches of the churches of Devon
1842
Cook, James, 1728-1779. A voyage to the Pacific ocean.
Cook, James, 1728-1779
A voyage to the Pacific ocean
1784
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879. A record of the Black Prince.
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879
A record of the Black Prince
1849
 La Fontaine in the game of the goose.
La Fontaine in the game of the goose
[ca. 1810]
Wood, Hugh. Views in France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, and Italy.
Wood, Hugh
Views in France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, and Italy
[1840?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888
To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light
[approximately 1870]
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772-1839. Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees :
Francia, François-Thomas-Louis, 1772-1839
Progressive lessons tending to elucidate the character of trees
1813
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Barnard, George, 1807-1890. The Continental drawing book :
Barnard, George, 1807-1890
The Continental drawing book
Jany. 2nd, 1837
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863. engraver. Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863
Panorama of the Thames from London to Richmond
[1824]
Hume, David, 1711-1776. The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688 /
Hume, David, 1711-1776
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688
1806
Dilnot, John. Weeds and pests.
Dilnot, John
Weeds and pests
2009
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801-1886, artist. Drawings of England and India.
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801-1886
Drawings of England and India
1817-1852
 London manners and dandy fashions.
London manners and dandy fashions
[approximately 1825?]
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807-1854, artist. Sketchbook.
Palairet, Septimus Henry, 1807-1854
Sketchbook
circa 1830
 Irby family commonplace book.
Irby family commonplace book
1823-1852