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Artist in local costume sketching under the portico of Dayr-el-Medeneeh at Thebes, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1848.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: 1 August 1848Reference: 33358iPart of: Egypt and Nubia- Books
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Hunting the gatherers : ethnographic collectors, agents and agency in Melanesia, 1870s-1930s / edited by Michael O'Hanlon and Robert L. Welsch.
Date: 2000- Books
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Exeter-Change. The following is a catalogue of part of the capital collection of birds and beasts now exhibiting at the grand menagerie in the Great Room, as above: A Royal Bengal Striped Tyger and Tygress, being the First ever exhibited at the above Place, much superior to any of the Kind in this Kingdom. - The Tygress was landed from the Duckingfield-Hall Indiaman, on the 14th of September, 1796. A ravenous hunting Tyger, from Bengal. An Asiatic Panther, from ditto. A beautiful Spotted Leopard, from Africa. A ravenous Laughing Hyaena. A wonderful Polar or Sea Lion; an amphibious Animal, which cannot live without being washed with Water every Day. A Jackall, or Lion's Provider. A ravenous Wolf, from Siberia, in Russia. A beautiful Antelope, from Asia. A large Tyger Cat; and a Muscovy or Civet Cat. A large Wild Man of the Woods, that walks upright, and is so extremely sagacious as to understand every Word the Keeper says to him. A Long-Armed Baboon; and a curious Ape, from Ape's-Hill, in Barbary. A stupendous Ostrich, Nine Feet high, from the Coast of Barbary. A Pelican of the Wilderness,-a Bird so remarkable as to be mentioned in Sacred History, that feeds it's Young ones with it's own Blood. A Royal Crown Crane, or Bird of Paradise. Two Condor Minor Vultures very rare and scarce. An Imperial Vulture, the largest ever seen in this Kingdom. A Golden Eagle, from Santa Cruz; and a Horned Owl, from Bohemia. And a Variety of other Animals and Birds, too numerous to insert. Admittance 1s. each Person. In an adjoining Apartment, is A wonderful Maif Elephant, which, although the largest Animal in the Creation, is so sagacious and tractable, as to be obedient to every Command of it's Keeper; and is so exceedingly tame, that Children frequently ride on it's Back with the greatest Safety, as the Den is well constructed for that Purpose. - Admittance 1s. each Person. In an Apartment under the Greatroom, is to be Seen from Obscurity, by A curious Appartus, Variety of Pleasing Perspectives and Public Animation, far excelling any thing of the Kind yet invented. Admission One Shilling each Person, or the Three Exhibitions for Half-a-Crown. N. B. Foreign Birds and Beasts bought, sold, or exchanged, by G. Pidcock, as above.
Date: [1800?]- Pictures
Buildings and antiquities, mainly mediaeval. Sketchbook (album) by W. Burges, 18--.
Burges, William, 1827-1881.Date: [between 1800 and 1899]Reference: 673461i- Pictures
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Temple of Kalabshe, ancient Nubia. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 33466iPart of: Egypt and Nubia- Pictures
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Leaning columns in the temple at Karnac, Thebes, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 32958iPart of: Egypt and Nubia- Archives and manuscripts
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Architectural Record - Harper, Moore Grover, Preserving the Quietude
Date: 1982Reference: JDW/2/4/3/52Part of: James D. Watson Collection- Pictures
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Fortress of Ibrim, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 32738iPart of: Egypt and Nubia- Books
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Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards: preserved by tradition, and authentic manuscripts, from remote antiquity; never before published. ... by Edward Jones. ...
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824.Date: 1784- Books
Mould prevention and collection recovery : guidelines for heritage collections.
Guild, Sherry.Date: [2004], ©2004- Books
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A catalogue of the Egyptian and other antiquities, Greek, Roman, and other medals, and coins, in gold, silver, and brass, curious mathematical instuments, natural and artificial curiosities, dry and preserved in spirits, &c. &c. Belonging to the musæum of His Grace the Late Duke of Richmond, which will be sold by auction, on Friday, May 24th, Saturday 25th, and Monday 27th, at the Earl of Kildare's House, in Arlington-Street, St. James's. The whole to be view'd on Tuesday the 21st, from ten to twelve, and from five to seven in the evening. Catalouges to be had this day at 2s. 6d. each at the place of sale; at the Jerusalem Coffee-House in Cornhill; at the Tilt -Yard Coffee-House, Whitehall; and at Mr. Heath's in Long-Acres which money will be return'd to the several publishers. conditions of sale as listed.
Heath, John, -1762.Date: 1751]- Books
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Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards: preserved, by tradition and authentic manuscripts, from very remote antiquity; never before published. ... by Edward Jones, ...
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824.Date: 1794- Books
Sensors and measurement of product properties, instrumentation and process control : second workshop COST 91 bis - subgroup 1, Camden, November 25-26, 1986 / by Klaus O. Paulus (ed.).
Date: [1987], ©1987- Pictures
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Colossal statues excavated at Abu Simbel, seen from the Nile, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 33420i- Pictures
The island known as Graia, in the Gulf of Akabah, at sunset. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 35991iPart of: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia- Books
The Accomplish'd lady's delight in preserving, physick, beautifying, and cookery : containing, I. The art of preserving and candying fruits & flowers and the making of all sorts of conserves, syrups, and jellies. II. The physical cabinet, or, Excellent receipts in physick and chirurgery ... and also some new and excellent secrets and experiments in the art of angling. III. The compleat cooks guide, or, Directions for dressing all sorts of flesh, fowl, and fish, both in the English and French mode, with all sauces and sallets.
Date: 1675- Books
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Musical relicks of the Welsh bards: preserved, by tradition and authentic manuscripts, from very remote antiquity; and never before published. To the bardic tunes are added variations for the harp, harpsichord, violin, or flute. dedicated, by permission, to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, by Edward Jones, (teacher of the Harp,) and Bard to the Prince. Native of Henblas, Llanddervel, Merionethshire. Part the second, containing the music of the first volume.
Jones, Edward, 1752-1824.Date: 1800- Pictures
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Two young children hide as two adults come into the room where the children have been playing with their precious antiques. Engraving by T.A. Dean after J. Jenkins.
Jenkins, Joseph John, 1811-1885.Date: 1830-1839Reference: 33212i- Books
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A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent. Containing, I. The original foundation, and the Antient and Modern State thereof. II. An exact Description of all Wards and Parishes; Parish - Churches, Palaces, Halls, Hospitals, Publick Offices, Edifices, and Monuments, of any Account, throughout the said Cities, Borough, &c. III. A particular Account of the Government of London, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military; of all Charters, Liberties, Privileges and Customs; and of all Livery and other Companies, with their Coats of Arms. IV. Lists of all the officers of His Majesty's revenues, and houshold; and those of the rest of the Royal Family; together with the Salaries thereunto belonging. By Robert Seymour, Esq; The whole being an improvement of Mr Stow's, and other surveys, by adding whatever Alterations have happened in the said Cities, &c. to the present Year; and retrenching many Superfluities, and correcting many Errors in the former Writers. Illustrated with several copper plates. ...
Mottley, John, 1692-1750.Date: M,DCC,XXX,IV. [1733]-35- Books
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The Early years of Native American art history : the politics of scholarship and collecting / edited by Janet Catherine Berlo.
Date: [1992], ©1992- Books
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The perjur'd free mason detected; And yet The Honour and Antiquity of the Society of Free Masons Preserv'd and Defended. By a Free Mason.
Free Mason.Date: MDCCXXX. [1730]- Books
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The complete distiller; combining theory and practice; and explaining the mysteries and most recent improvements of distilling and brewing, in a most simple, easy, and familiar manner. And containing all the instructions necessary for a complete acquirement of these useful arts. In four parts. Part I. Containing the Distilling of Spirits from various Substances, with the best Methods of rectifying and colouring Spirits, &c. Part II. Of the Method of making Compound, Cordial, and Medicinal Waters. Part III. Of brewing, preserving, and recovering of Malt Liquors in general. Part IV. Of making, resining, preserving, and recovering British and other Wines. Adapted for the Use of Private Families, Apothecaries, Distillers, and Dealers in Spirits or Wines. By a gentleman of extensive practice, and long experience.
Gentleman of extensive practice, and long experience.Date: M.DCC.XCIII. [1793]- Books
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Sketches from nature, in high preservation, By the Most Honorable Masters. Containing upwards of one hundred and ten portraits, or characters, of the most conspicuous persons in the kingdom: Amongst which are The - The Q- The P- of W-s The L-d C-r The A-hb--p of C-y The Dukes of Cu-d Gr-n R-t---d Qu-y N-k Dukes of D-r-t A-ll D-sh-re Earls of B-te S-------h Ch-----y B-l D------h M------d Ba-t Earls of B--gh-m C--r-le D-by Lords N-h T- W-h H--ke M--s-h L-el-n F-l-h Lord C-v--n Bishop of G-r Admiral K-l General C-g Hon. Charles F-x Doctor F-k-n Mr. B-ke Mr. J-n Mr. M-ph-n Mr. D-n-g. With explanatory and impartial strictures, by a Member of Parliament.
Date: M,DCC,LXXIX. [1779]- Books
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Sketches from nature, in high preservation, by the Most Honorable Masters. Containing upwards of one hundred and ten portraits, of characters, of the most conspicuous persons in the Kingdom: amongst which are The - The Q- The P- of W-s The L-d C-r The A-hb--p of C-y The Dukes of Cu-d Gr-n R-t---d Qu-y N-k Dukes of D- A- D--sh-r- Earls of R-te S-------h Ch-----y B-l D------h M------d Ba-t ... B-gh-m C--r-l D-by Lords N-n T- W-h H--ke M--s-l L-el-n F-l-n Lord C-v--n Bishop of G-r Admiral K-l General C-g Hon. Charles F-x Doctor F-k-n Mr. B-ke Mr. J-n Mr. M-ph-n Mr. D-n-g, with explanatory and impartial strictures.
Date: M,DCC,LXXIX. [1779]- Pictures
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Lightning over the ruins at Memnonium at Thebes, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849.
Roberts, David, 1796-1864.Date: [1849]Reference: 32797iPart of: Egypt and Nubia