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The history of Japan, giving an account of the ancient and present state and government of that empire; of its temples, palaces, castles and other buildings; of its metals, minerals, trees, plants, animals, birds and fishes; of the chronology and succession of the emperors, ecclesiastical and secular; of the original descent, religions, customs, and manufactures of the natives, and of their trade and commerce with the Dutch and Chinese. Together with a description of the Kingdom of Siam Written in High-Dutch by Engelbertus Kæmpfer, M.D. Physician to the Dutch Embassy to the Emperor's Court; and translated from his original manuscript, never before printed, by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. and a member of the College of Physicians, London. With the life of the author, and an introduction. Illustrated with many copper plates,
Kaempfer, Engelbert, 1651-1716.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]
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The history of Japan, giving an account of the ancient and present state and government of that empire; of its temples, palaces, castles and other buildings; of its metals, minerals, trees, plants, animals, birds and fishes; of the chronology and succession of the emperors, ecclesiastical and secular; of the original descent, religions, customs, and manufactures of the natives, and of their trade and commerce with the Dutch and Chinese. Together with a description of the Kingdom of Siam. Written in High-Dutch by Engelbertus Kæmpfer, M.D. Physician to the Dutch Embassy to the Emperor's Court; and translated from his original manuscript, never before printed, by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. and a member of the College of Physicians, London. With the life of the author, and an introduction. Illustrated with many copper plates, ...
Kaempfer, Engelbert, 1651-1716.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]
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The history of Japan, giving an account of the ancient and present state and government of that empire; of its temples, palaces, castles and other buildings; Of Its Metals, Minerals, Trees, Plants, Animals, Birds and Fishes; Of The Chronology and Succession of the Emperors, Ecclesiastical and Secular; Of The Original Descent, Religions, Customs, and Manufactures of the Natives, and of their Trade and Commerce with the Dutch and Chinese. Together with a Description of the Kingdom of Siam. Written in High-Dutch by Engelbertus Kæmpfer, M. D. Physician to the Dutch Embassy to the Emperor's Court; and translated from his Original Manuscript, never before printed, by J.G. Scheuchzer, F. R. S. and a Member of the College of Physicians, London. With the Life of the Author, and an Introduction. Illustrated with many Copper Plates, ...
Kaempfer, Engelbert, 1651-1716.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]
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The history of Japan: giving an account of the antient and present state and government of that empire; of its temples, palaces, castles, and other buildings; Of Its Metals, Minerals, Trees, Plants, Animals, Birds and Fishes; Of The Chronology and Succession of the Emperors, Ecclesiastical and Secular; Of The Original Descent, Religions, Customs, and Manufactures of the Natives, and of their Trade and Commerce with the Dutch and Chinese. Together with a Description of the Kingdom of Siam. Written in High Dutch by Engelbertus Kæmpfer, M. D. Physician to the Dutch Embassy to the Emperor's Court; and translated from his Original Manuscript, never before printed, by J. G. Scheuchzer, F. R. S. And a Member of the College of Physicians, London. With the Life of the Author and an Introduction. To which is added, part of a journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the Year 1673. Illustrated with many Copper Plates. ...
Kaempfer, Engelbert, 1651-1716.Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]
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Lucknow, India: the tomb of Khursheed Zadi in the Kaiser Bagh Palace complex, showing damage done during the Indian Rebellion of 1858. Photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1858.
Beato, Felice, 1832-1909.Date: 1858Reference: 569472i
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Deliciæ Britannicæ; or, the curiosities of Hampton-Court and Windsor-Castle, delineated; with occasional reflections; and embellish'd with copper-plates of the two palaces, &c. By George Bickham, jun. The Whole attempted with a View, not only to engage the Attention of the Curious; but to inform the Judgments of those, who have but the least Taste for the Art of Painting.
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771.Date: M.D.CC.XLII. [1742]
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[A new and accurate survey of the] cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, with the country about it for nineteen miles in length and thirteen in depth, in which is contain'd an exact description of St. James's, Kensington, Richmond, and Hampton-Court palaces, all the main and cross roads, lanes and paths, bye-ways, walls, pales, hedges, hills, vallies, rivers, bridges, ferries, brooks, springs, ponds, woods, heaths, commons, parks, avenues, churches, houses, gardens, &c. This map will be of general use to all persons who have occasion to travel round this metropolis, for business, health or pleasure, and to all curious persons, at home or abroad, published according to act of Parliament 1747; price two guineas in sheets. By John Rocque, surveyor. Begun in 1741, and finished in 1745, and publish'd in 1746, according to act of Parliament. Urbium maxime insignium Londini et Westmonasterii, municipii sudovercencis, regionumque ad decem quasi milliaria circumjacentium, delineatio Ichnographica Anno 1741, incohata 1745, absoluta. A Johanne Rocque, topographo. Carte topographique des villes de Londres, Westminster bourg de Southwark, et deleurs environs. Contenant l'espace de dixneus miles, en longeur et de treize en largeurdans la quelle font compris les palais de St. James's, de Kensington, D'Hampton-Court, tous les chemins, sentiers, rivieres, ruisseaux, bacs, ponts, sources, etangs, collines, bois, bruyeres, communes, pares, avenues, eglises, maisons, jardins, &c. Levee tres exactement sur les lieux, et publiee selon un acte de Parlement, En 1747. Par Jean Rocque.
Rocque, John, -1762.Date: [1746]
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The beauties of England: Or, A comprehensive view of the antiquities of this kingdom; the seats of the nobility and gentry; the remains of palaces, monasteries, camps, and castles; the chief villages, market towns, and cities; the two universities, and the cities of London and Westminster. The whole divided into the respective counties; and intended as a travelling pocket companion: pointing out whatever is curious, both in art and nature.
Luckombe, Philip, -1803.Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]
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At number 1. Garden-Court, Middle-Temple, London, may be had perspective views Of the remains of the under-named palaces, monasteries, castles, &c. in England and Wales: Published from drawings taken upon the respective Spots, By Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, Who have employed themselves upwards of thirty Years in this Undertaking. In England 14 Sets, in S. Wales two Sets, in N. Wales one and half; in each 24 Prints; Price two Guineas each Set; each Print being 19 Inches in length, and 12 in depth.
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779.Date: 1774?]
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Paintings of the royal collection : an account of His Majesty's pictures at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, Holyroodhouse, and Balmoral / by Roy Bishop ; with sixty-five illustrations.
Bishop, Roy.Date: 1937
Archives and manuscripts
Palace of Westminster
British and Irish Orthoptic SocietyDate: 1987Reference: SA/OPS/E/10
Part of: British and Irish Orthoptic Society
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A letter to the Rev. W.B. Kirwan, on a late discourse delivered in St. Peter's Church, of an extraordinary tendency, and containing a threat of an unprecedented nature. Humbly designed for the perusal of Protestants of all denominations (particularly those of the Church of England) who are concerned for the preservation of religious truth, or the security and stability of the present government. By John Clarke, A.B.
Clarke, John, 1755-1798.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]
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A method of conversing with God. The second edition. Translated out of French by I. W. of the Society of Jesus.
Boutauld, Michel, 1604-1689.Date: 1789
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Reports and correspondence respecting the drainage of the new palace at Westminster : January, 1849.
London (England). Metropolitan Commission of Sewers.Date: [1849]
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Some particulars relating to the history of Epsom / compiled from the best authorities; containing a ... description of the origin of horse racing, and of Epsom races, with an account of the mineral waters, and the two celebrated palaces of Durdans and Nonsuch, &c., &c. To which is added, an appendix, containing a botanical survey of the neighbourhood ... By an inhabitant [i.e. H. Pownall].
Pownall, Henry, of Epsom, Eng.Date: 1825
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[Undated handbill advertising George Conquest as 'Harlequin, the Yellow Dwarf', a grand Christmas pantomime at Alexandra Palace, London].
Date: date of publication not identified
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A catalogue of manuscripts in Lambeth Palace Library, MSS. 1222-1860 / E.G.W. Bill; with a supplement to M.R. James's Descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of Lambeth Palace by N.R. Ker.
Lambeth Palace Library.Date: 1972
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Too many people are trying to get into a drawing room at Buckingham Palace, consequently people are being crushed and ladies' dresses are being trodden on. Etching by George Cruikshank.
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.Date: Augt. 1st. 1835Reference: 33168i
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Grand extra night! : Wednesday, December 8th, 1875 ... / Gatti's Palace of Varieties, Westminster Bridge Road.
Date: 1875
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[The palace of honour]
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A catalogue of the present collection of books, in the Manchester Circulating library; a copy of the laws; and a list of the subscribers.
Manchester Circulating Library.Date: 1794
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A journey through the Austrian Netherlands. Containing the modern history and description of all the provinces, towns, castles, palaces, &c. of that Fruitful, Populous Country, so long the Scene of Wars and dreadful Ravages, till it was by the Treaty of Utrecht yielded to the Emperor of Germany. With An Account of all the remarkable Battles and Sieges; taken from the most authentick Narratives. To which is prefixed, an introduction, containing the ancient history of the whole Seventeen Provinces. By the author of the Journey through England and Scotland.
Macky, John, -1726.Date: 1732
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A journey through the Austrian Netherlands. Containing the modern history and description of all the provinces, towns, castles, palaces, &c. of that Fruitful, Populous Country, so long the Scene of Wars and dreadful Ravages, till it was by the Treaty of Utrecht yielded to the Emperor of Germany. With An Account of all the remarkable Battels and Sieges; taken from the most authentick Narratives. To which is prefixed, an introduction, containing the ancient history of the whole Seventeen Provinces. By the author of the Journey through England and Scotland.
Macky, John, -1726.Date: 1725
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Baolee at Ramnagur, Benares, India: the public bath in the Ramnagur Palace. Coloured aquatint, 1813.
Date: 30 March 1813Reference: 22395i
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[Undated handbill advertising an exhibition of the Irish Giant, German Giantess and the Giant Baby at the South London Palace].
Date: date of publication not identified