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Borders with grotesque patterns. Coloured engravings by G. Ottaviani after Raphael.
Raphael, 1483-1520.Date: [1800?]Reference: 10157i- Pictures
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A woman doing her needlework next to a sleeping infant with an elderly couple in the background feeding chickens and resting, while a farmer is tilling the soil in the far distance; representing the Golden Age. Stipple engraving by G.S. & J.G. Facius after B. West.
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.Date: 1778Reference: 39005i- Pictures
Two elders: Nāgasena (Tibetan kLu'i-sde) (above) and Panthaka (Tibetan Lam-bstan) (below). Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.
Reference: 47079i- Archives and manuscripts
Autograph letters, mainly signed, from Murchison to various correspondents
Date: 1821-1870Reference: MS.7360/1-72Part of: Murchison, Sir Roderick Impey, F.R.S. (1792-1871), geologist- Pictures
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Saint Francis Xavier praying with a little Asian boy in front of a cross. Engraving by G. Fabri after A. Macinelli after A. Bonfigli.
Bonfigli, Antonio, active 18th century.Date: 1700-1799Reference: 563329i- Pictures
Charles William Lambton. Mezzotint by S. Cousins, 1827, after Sir T. Lawrence.
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830Date: 1827Reference: 3312962i- Pictures
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Sir Astley Paston Cooper. Mezzotint by S. Cousins, 1830, after Sir T. Lawrence.
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830.Date: Jan.y 1st 1830Reference: 9883i- Books
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Repertorium sculptile-typicum: or a complete collection and explanation of the several marks and cyphers by which the prints of the best engravers are distinguished. With an alphabetical index of their names / Translated from the Abecedario pittorico of P.A. Orlandi.
Orlandi, Pellegrino Antonio, 1660-1727.Date: 1730- Pictures
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Tobias curing the blindness of Tobit, with Anna. Oil painting after G.W. Horst.
Horst, Gerrit Willemsz., -1652.Reference: 44827i- Books
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The complete measurer: or, The whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the extraction of the square and cube roots: and also the multiplication of feet and inches, commonly called cross multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by decimals; by cross multiplication, and by scale and compasses: also the works of several artificers, relating to building; and the measuring of board and timber. Shewing the common errors. And some practical questions. The fifteenth edition revised and corrected. To which is added, an appendix. 1. Of gauging. 2. Of land-measuring. Very useful for all tradesman; especially carpenters, bricklayers, plasterers, painters, joiners, glasiers, masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F.R.S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: 1782- Pictures
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Sir Astley Paston Cooper. Mezzotint by S. Cousins, 1830, after Sir T. Lawrence.
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830.Date: Jan.y 1st 1830Reference: 2044i- Books
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A catalogue of several libraries lately purchased; In which are included those of The Rev. Michael Festing, D. D. Rector of Wyke Regis in Dorsetshire, Richard Phelps, Esq; Provost Marshal General of the Leeward Islands, and of Messrs. Richardson's, Eminent Portrait Painters of Queen Square; All lately Deceased; The whole containing a fine Collection of Books in all Arts and Sciences, in most Languages, and in good Condition. Which will be sold very reasonable, the Prices printed in the Catalogue, By Mess. Baker and Leigh, Booksellers, At their House in York Street, Covent-Garden, Beginning January 1772, and to continue till the whole are sold. Catalogues to be had gratis of the following Booksellers, Mr. Dodsley's, Pall Mall; Mr. Robson's, Bond-Street; Mr. Walter's, Charing Cross; Brotherton's, and Sewel's, Cornhill; Mr. Owen's, Temple-Bar; and at the Place of Sale. - Where is given to the full Value for any Library.
S. Baker and G. Leigh (London, England)Date: 1771]- Books
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The foundling hospital for wit. Intended for the Reception and Preservation of such Brats of Wit and Humour, whose Parents chuse to Drop them. Number VI. to be Continued Occasionally. Containing, 1 The Court Ballad on Dr. C-s Sermon. 2 The embarrassed Knt. to Sir C. H. W-s. 3 A congratulatory Ode to the D. of N-le on his going to H-r. 4 A new Ballad on Sir Billy Tinsel, L- M-. 5 Sir W-m St-Pe's Speech on the Buckingham Bill, &c. &c. &c. 6 Isis, an Elegy, to the Gentlemen of Ox-d. 7 Advice to Mr. L-g-n the dwarf Fan-Painter, at Tunbridge Wells. 8 The Bottle-Conjurer. 9 To the Independent E-s of W-r. 10 Odes, Rhapsodies, &c. on the Peace. 11 A reduced Officer's Complaint. 12 Petition of Justice B-d-n's Horse to the D. of N-le. 13 On the late M-rt-l Bills. 14 A Fable to the E-l of G-Lle. 15 Filch at the Gallows. 16 Prologue and Epilogue spoke by Prince George, &c. 17 Account of Sieur Rocquet. 18 A Ballad on B-n and W-r. With many other Curious Pieces, some of which never before printed. By Timothy Silence, Esq;
Silence, Timothy.Date: 1749- Books
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A complete collection of the medical and philosophical works of John Fothergill, M.D. F.R.S. and S.A. ... : with an account of his life ; and occasional notes / by John Elliot M.D.
Fothergill, John, 1712-1780.Date: 1782- Books
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An accurate new spelling dictionary, and Expositor of the English language. Containing a much larger collection of modern words than any book of the kind and price extant: And shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the different Meanings or Significations of each Word. To which is added, An entire New dictionary Of all the Heathen Gods and Goddesses: And also of the most illustrious Heroes treated of by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other ancient Poets: With a summary Account of their Origin, Descent and Exploits, and how represented by Statuaries, Painters, &c. To the whole is prefixed, A compendious, practical Grammar of the English Language. By A. Fisher, Author of the Practical New English Grammar, the New English Tutor, calculated for the New Method of Teaching English, &c. &c.
Fisher, A. (Anne), 1719?-1778.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The complete measurer: or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots: And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross Multipication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals; by Cross Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers, relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber. Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The thirteenth edition. To which is added, an appendix. 1. Of Gauging. 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all Tradesmen; especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Painters, Joyners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: 1769- Books
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The complete measurer: or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots: And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals; by Cross Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers, relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber. Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The fourteenth edition. To which is added, an appendix. 1. Of Gauging. 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all tradesmen; especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Painters, Joyners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: 1775- Pictures
A young woman cleaning a metal casserole. Line engraving by J.G. Wille, 1757, after G. Dou.
Dou, Gerard, 1613-1675.Date: [1757]Reference: 676783i- Pictures
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The skull of the painter Raphael: frontal view. Lithograph by Engelmann after C.P. Mazer.
Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839Date: [1835?]Reference: 28079i- Books
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The universal pocket companion: containing, among many other necessary and entertaining particulars, I. A geographical description of the world; with an Account of the different Parts thereof. II. A Description of England; shewing the Number of Counties, Cities, Bishopricks, Boroughs. Market-Towns, Parishes, &c. III. London describ'd; with an Account of the several Wards, Parishes, Halls, Colleges. Churches, and whatever is remarkable. IV. An Account of the several incorporated Companies in London; with the Prices of Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plaisterers and Painters Work, &c. V. An Account of the General and Penny Post. VI. An Account of all the Stage-Coaches and Carriers in England; with the Inns they put up at, and the Days they go out on. Vii. A List of places at Court, the several Salaries thereof, and in whose Gift and Disposal they are. Viii. The four Rules of Aritbmetic explained in the most easy and practical Manner; a short Account of Arts and Sciences; a brief Chronology of remarkable Events from the Beginning of the World to the Death of Julius Caesar, and an abridgment of the History of England, with an Account of the Monarchs thereof. IX. The Gardener's Calendar, for every Month in the Year. XI. The rates and fares of coachmen, Carmen, and Watermen; with their Rules and Restrictions. The third edition, corrected and enlarged. With an accurate map of the whole world, and a new Plan of London and Westminster.
Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Archives and manuscripts
Myra Cohen
Date: 1960s-1980sReference: PP/MCO- Archives and manuscripts
Mary Barnes: archive
Mary BarnesDate: 1960s-2000sReference: PP/MBA- Books
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The complete measurer: or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots: And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals; by Cross-Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers, relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber. Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The eleventh edition. To which is added, An appendix. 1. Of Gauging. 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all Tradesmen; especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasteters, Painters, Joiners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Reo. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: 1763- Books
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The universal pocket companion: containing, among many other necessary and entertaining particulars, I. A geographical description of the world; with an Account of the different Parts thereof. II. A Description of England; shewing the Number of Counties, Cities, Bishopricks, Boroughs, Market-Towns, Parishes, &c. III. London describ'd; with an Account of the several Wards, Parishes, Halls, Colleges, Churches, and whatever is remarkable. IV. An Account of the several incorporated Companies in London; with the Prices of Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plaisterers and Painters Work, &c. V. An Account of the General and Penny Post. VI. An Account of all the Stage-Coaches and Carriers in England; with the Inns they put up at, and the Days they go out on. VII. A List of places at Court, the several Salaries thereof, and in whose gift and disposal they are. VIII. The four Rules of Arithmetick explained in the most easy and practical manner; a short Account of Arts and Sciences; a brief Chronology of remarkable Events from the Beginning of the World to the Death of Julius Caesar, and an Abridgment of the History of England, with an Account of the Monarchs thereof. IX. The Gardener's Kalendar, for every Month in the Year. X. A Table, shewing at one View, the Value of any Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, by the Pound, Yard, Gallon, &c. at any Price, from a Farthing to twenty Shillings. XI. A Table, and twenty-five Geometrical Problems, with their assigned Figures, applied to Mensuration, Gauging, Surveying, &c. XII. A Table, shewing the Discounts on Goods imported, from a Farthing and upwards. XIII. A Table of Salaries and Wages, shewing what any yearly sum amounts to, by the Month, Week or Day. XIV. A Table of Interest for any Number of Days, at any Rate. XV. The rates and fares of coachmen, Carmen, and Watermen; with their Rules and Restrictions. The third edition, corrected and enlarged. With an accurate map of the whole world, and a new Plan of London and Westminster.
Date: 1760- Books
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The instructor: or, young man's best companion. Containing, Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, in an easier Way than any yet published; and how to qualify any Person for Business, without the Help of a Master. Instructions to write Variety of Hands, with Copies both in Prose and Verse. How to write Letters on Business or Friendship. Forms of Indentures, Bonds, Bills of Sale, Receipts, Wills, Leases, Releases, Also Merchants Accompts, and a short and easy Method of Shop and Book-Keeping; with a Description of the Product, Counties and Market-Towns in England and Wales; with a List of Fairs according to the New Stile. Together with the Method of measuring Carpenters, Joiners, Sawyers, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Plumbers, Masons, Glasiers, and Painters Work. How to undertake each Work, and at what Price; the Rates of each Commodity, and the common Wages of Journeymen; with the Description of Gunter's Line, and Coggeshall's Sliding-Rule. Likewise the Practical Gauger made Easy; the Art of Dialling, and how to erect and fix Dials; with Instructions for Dying, Colouring, and making Colours: and some General Observations for Gardening every Month in the Year. To which is added, the family's best companion: With Instructions for Marking on Linen; how to Pickle and Preserve; to make divers Sorts of Wine; and many excellent Plasters, and Medicines, necessary in all Families: and a compendium of the sciences of geography and astronomy; Containing a brief Description of the different Parts of the Earth, and a Survey of the Celestial Bodies. Also some useful Interest-Tables. By George Fisher, Accomptant. The Twenty-Third Edition, Corrected and Improved.
Fisher, George, accomptant.Date: M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]