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Description, vertus et usages de sept ceuts dix-neuf plantes, tant étrangeères que de nos climats; et de cent trente-quartre animaux. En sept cents trente planches, gravées en taille-douce, sur les desseins d̕après natures / de m. de Gersault, par mm. de Fehrt, Prevost, Duflos, Martinet, &c. ; Et rangées saivant l̕ordre du livre intitulé Matiere médicale de m. Geoffroy.
Geoffroy, Etienne-François, 1672-1731.Date: 1767- Books
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Burial-ground incendiarism. The last fire at the bone-house in the Spa-Fields Golgotha, or, the minute anatomy of grave-digging in London / [George Alfred Walker].
Walker, George Alfred, 1807-1884.Date: 1846- Pictures
Three smugglers resting on shore. Mezzotint by G.H. Phillips, 1832, after J. Tennant.
Tennant, John F., 1796-1872.Date: July 2 1832Reference: 3136763i- Pictures
A girl looking up at the blind Homer, acting as his guide. Crayon manner print by F. Girard, 1817, after G.F. Reverdin after Baron Gérard.
Gérard, François, 1770-1837.Date: [1817]Reference: 3063612i- Pictures
An alchemist with his assistants in his laboratory. Engraving by F.B. Lorieux and P. Michon after D. Teniers the younger, 1640/1650.
Teniers, David, 1610-1690.Date: 1808Reference: 35910iPart of: Galerie du Palais-Royal.- Pictures
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Delilah caresses the sleeping Samson as she sets her barber to work. Engraving by J.B. de Poilly after F. Verdier, 1698.
Verdier, François, 1651-1730.Date: 1698Reference: 18454iPart of: Histoire de Samson- Pictures
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An alchemist peacefully writing in a room strewn with papers. Engraving by V.A.L. Texier after F. Giani after T. Wyck.
Wyck, Thomas, approximately 1616-1677.Reference: 36093i- Pictures
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Cain bends over the dead Abel; Cain flees in the background. Etching by F. Hortemels, 1729, after A. Sacchi.
Sacchi, Andrea, 1599?-1661.Date: [1729]Reference: 15687i- Books
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Abstracts from the companion to the grave; or, every man his own undertaker; lately published by the Rev. Augustus Carrion, L. L. D. Of the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Dublin;-F. S. A. Chaplain to the Earl of Cavan;-A Governor of the Protestant Charter Schools;-Author of a much truly and justly admired Book, called A Geographical Account of the Magdalens, with historical Notes, representing the Manner of their Seduction;-Also, of an Historical and Chronological Account of all the Archbishops and Bishops that have been for the three last Centuries;-And likewise, of an Historical, Chronological, Philosophical, Philological, Philomedical, and Philantical Account of the late terrible Flood and Overflowings of the river Poddle;-Late Spiritual Comforter to the Magdalens, &c. &c. Comprised in 42 vols. folio. Illustrated with copper plates designed by the author, and engraved by the most eminent Artists in Italy, France, England, and Ireland. With Notes, Historical, Chronological, Explanatory, and Observatory, by the following most ingenious, facetious, and learned Gentlemen:-The Rev. Thomas Carr, D. D. - John Gilbourne, M. D. - The Right Worshipful John Christian, L. L. B. and Deputy Judge of the Admiralty Court;-John Chamberlaine, M. D. late punning Surgeon to the Yacht;-And the Author himself.
Carrion, Augustus.Date: 1778- Pictures
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A dog seen from behind looking at a village in the distance. Etching by J.P. Le Bas after A.F. Desportes.
Desportes, François, 1661-1743.Date: 1745-1747Reference: 41542i- Pictures
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Saint Cecilia: her martyrdom. Engraving by C.M.F. Dien, 1827, after Giulio Romano.
Romano, Giulio, 1499-1546.Date: 1827Reference: 8589i- Pictures
The Holy Family on the flight into Egypt. Etching by G. Audran after F. Verdier.
Verdier, François, 1651-1730.Date: [between 1690 and 1699]Reference: 2474463i- Pictures
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Samson releases himself from his bonds; Delilah and the Philistines are astonished. Etching by B. Audran after F. Verdier, 1698.
Verdier, François, 1651-1730.Date: 1698Reference: 18453iPart of: Histoire de Samson- Pictures
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Pythagoras. Engraving attributed to H. David after C. Vignon.
Vignon, Claude, 1593-1670.Date: 1600-1699Reference: 8009i- Pictures
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Empedocles. Line engraving attributed to H. David after C. Vignon.
Vignon, Claude, 1593-1670.Date: 1600-1699Reference: 2733i- Books
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The death of Abel. In five books. Attempted from the German of Mr. Gessner.
Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788.Date: MDCCXCVIII. [1798]- Pictures
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God and two cherubs make water flow from the ass's jaw that Samson has used to kill the Philistines. Etching by B. Audran after F. Verdier, 1698.
Verdier, François, 1651-1730.Date: 1698Reference: 18452iPart of: Histoire de Samson- Pictures
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Jacob meets Rachel and falls in love. Engraving by E. Jeaurat after P.F. Mola.
Mola, Pier Francesco, 1612-1666Date: 1729Reference: 20459iPart of: Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus beaux tableaux et d'après les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France.- Books
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The practical handbook of standard soups, sauces & gravies : containing also a selection of tried recipes for entrées, aspic, ragoût, curries, patties, pies, puddings, and numerous other popular savouries, croquettes, kromeskies, quenelles, rissoles, etc. special recipes for invalids, dainty appetites, and delicate digestions / by T.F. Garrett.
Garrett, T. F.Date: 1897- Pictures
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Tripoli, Lebanon: a monastery by a river in the countryside near the city of Tripoli. Engraving by F. Godefroy after L.F. Cassas.
Cassas, Louis François, 1756-1827.Date: [germinal an. VI [1798]]Reference: 2851384i- Pictures
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René Descartes. Line engraving by E. Ficquet, 1767, after F. Hals, 1649.
Hals, Frans, 1584-1666.Date: 1767Reference: 2475i- Pictures
Egyptians on horseback being drowned in the Red Sea. Colour etching by the Comte de Caylus and woodcut by N. Le Sueur after G.F. Penni, il Fattore.
Penni, Giovanni Francesco, approximately 1496-approximately 1528.Date: [1729]Reference: 3010880iPart of: Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus beaux tableaux et d'après les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France.- Pictures
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The circumcision of Christ. Engraving by F. Aliamet after R. Earlom after Guido Reni.
Reni, Guido, 1575-1642.Date: 1 May 1765Reference: 38179i- Books
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The shipwreck; or The adventures, love, and constancy, of paul and virginia, The two children of the cottages, who were reared in a sequestered valley of Port Louis, in the Isle of France; the history of their rural life and friendship, from their infancy: virginia's compulsive visit to her wealthy aunt beyond sea; her return, and miraculous preservation from a watery grave through the extraordinary exertions of a faithful negro, for whom she had formerly solicited a pardon of his cruel master; and at length her happy union with paul after the sufferings they both underwent for the love of each other. Newly translated from the French of Bernardin de st Pierre, by C.F. Barrett.
Saint Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814.Date: 1800- Pictures
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Nicholas-Joseph Marcassus, Baron de Puymaurin (1718-1791): oval head and shoulders portrait. Crayon manner print by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1779.
Gamelin, Jacques, 1739-1803.Date: [1779]Reference: 569725iPart of: Gamelin, Jacques