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The trial of John Donnellan, Esq. (late master of the ceremonies at the Pantheon in Oxford-Street) at the assizes holden at Warwick, on Tuesday the 27th of March, 1781, Before Francis Buller, Esq. One of the Judges of the Court of King's Bench, for the wilful murder of Sir Theodosius Boughton, Bart. Taken in Short-Hand by a Barrister at Law, attending the Midland Circuit.
Donellan, John, -1781.Date: [1781]- Pictures
The Pantheon and the Piazza della Rotonda, Rome. Line engraving by F. Barbazza after P. Barbazza.
Barbazza, Paolo, active approximately 1800.Date: [1830?]Reference: 2969122i- Books
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Practical observations on the British grasses best adapted to the laying down, or Improving of meadows and pastures: To which is added, an enumeration of the British grasses. The second edition. With additions. By William Curtis, author of the Flora Londinensis.
Curtis, William, 1746-1799.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Pictures
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A queen sits on a throne in ornate surroundings, below is an inscription to the wedding of Nicolaas de Vicq and Maria Jacoba van Reit. Etching with engraving by L. Scherm, c. 1701, after J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Date: 1701Reference: 26621iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde vaasen, pedestallen, orangiebakken, blompotten en andere bywerken & c.- Books
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The ancient history of the Egyptians; Containing I. A description of the several parts of Egypt, with the most remarkable curiosities, as the obelisks, pyramids, Lake of Mr̆is, Nile, &c. II. The customs, laws, religion and manners of the Egyptians. III. The history of the Kings of Egypt. Herein you have all that is curious or useful in Herodotas, Diodorus Siculas, Pliny, Pompoius Mela, Strabo, &c. Intended chiefly for the use of young students in the universities, and such gentlemen as design not to make antiquity their principal study. Written originally in French by M. Rollin, late rector of the University of Paris, professor of Eloquence in the Royal College, &c. Done into English with additional notes.
Rollin, Charles, 1661-1741.Date: 1730- Pictures
A man in antique dress bowing down towards the base of an obelisk decorated with trophies. Etching by B. Bossi, 1766.
Bossi, Benigno, 1727-1792.Date: 1766Reference: 2822700i- Books
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True Christian religion; containing the universal theology of the New Church: which was foretold by the Lord, in Daniel, chap. vii. 5. 13,14. and in the Apocalypse, chap. xxi. 1,2. By Emanuel Swedenborg, Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Now first translated from the original Latin. ...
Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Pictures
Rome: a capriccio of ancient buildings, including the Pantheon, an obelisk, the arch of Constantine and the basilica of Antoninus (?). Etching by J.S. Muller, 1753, after G.P. Panini.
Panini, Gian Paolo, 1691 or 1692-1765.Date: 1.st Feb. 1753Reference: 2498680i- Books
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A Concise history of the antiquities of Egypt. Containing, an account of the antient Egyptians; the grandeur of their publick buildings; obelisks, pyramids, Lake of M̂D oeris, the Nile, the famous canal between the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean, with a curious map thereof. Also the manners, customs, laws, learning and government of the Egyptians. Likewise their manner of treating dead bodies; method of embalming; and particular way of trying and judging persons after their death. With seven large and curious copper plate prints of Egyptian Mummies, exactly drawn; with their hieroglyphic characters, interpreted and explained. Inscribed to the Members of the Royal Society. Taken from the works of Mr. Rollin. With some account of sir Hans Sloan, his antiquities and curiosities, with an abstract of his last will.
Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Pictures
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The Hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey: the obelisk of Theodosius (right) , the Serpent Column (centre), and the column of Constantine Porphyrgenitus (left). Photograph by Guillaume Berggren, ca. 1880.
Berggren, G. (Guillaume), 1835-1920.Date: 1880Reference: 576465i- Pictures
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A jack-boot stands on top of a truncated obelisk enclosed within a triangular gibbet from which hang a fox and a goose from garlands; representing the Treaty of Paris, 1763. Etching, 1763.
Date: [Feb 10 1763]Reference: 581173i- Books
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The life of Pope Sixtus the fifth. (one of the most Remarkable and Entertaining Lives that is to be met with in Ancient or Modern History.) In Which IS Included The State of England, France, Spain, Italy, the Swiss Cantons, Germany, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the Low Countries, at that Time. With an account of St. Peter's, the conclave, and Manner of chusing a Pope; the Vatican Library, the many grand obelisks, aqueducts, bridges, Hospitals, Palaces, Streets, Towns, and other Noble Edifices, begun or finished by him. The whole interspersed with several curious incidents and anecdotes, not to be met with in any other Author. Translated from the Italian of Gregorio Leti, with a preface and notes. By Ellis Farneworth, M. A. Some time of Jesus College in Cambridge, And Chaplain to several of his Majesty's Ships, during the late War.
Leti, Gregorio, 1630-1701.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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The life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth. (one of the most Remarkable and Entertaining Lives that is to be met with in Ancient or Modern History.) In which is included the state of England, France, Spain, Italy, the Swiss Cantons, Germany, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the Low Countries, at that Time. With an account of St. Peter's, the conclave, and manner of chusing a pope; the Vatican Library, the many grand obelisks, aqueducts, bridges, Hospitals, Palaces, Streets, Towns, and other Noble Edifices, begun or finish'd by him The whole interspers'd with several curious incidents and anecdotes, not to be met with in any other Author. Translated from the Italian of Gregorio Leti, with a preface and notes. By Ellis Farneworth, M. A. Some time of Jesus College in Cambridge, And Chaplain to several of his Majesty's Ships, during the late War.
Leti, Gregorio, 1630-1701.Date: M,DCC,LXVI. [1766]- Pictures
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The figure of a woman divided in two parts: half skeleton, half lady of fashion, standing next to a obelisk inscribed with biblical quotations. Etching, 17--, attributed to V. Green.
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813.Reference: 26238i- Books
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A theosophic treatise on the nature of influx, as it respects the communication and operation of soul and body. By the Honourable and learned Emanuel Swedenborg. Translated from the original Latin. The second edition. To which is now added, an eulogium on the lately deceased Emanuel Swedenborg, composed and delivered by Monsieur Sandel. Likewise a variety of anecdotes and observations on E. Swedenborg, collected by a friend to his writings. Together with copies of several letters, sent by E.S. to his correspondents, a short time before his decease.
Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Pictures
Cupid reclining asleep on a rural hillside, with an obelisk and a temple in the background; in the sky, Venus is carried in a chariot.. Engraving by C. Faucci after O. Riminaldi.
Riminaldi, Orazio, 1593-1630.Date: March 21st 1763Reference: 3048769iPart of: Most capital paintings in England :- Books
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A list of the patrons, officers, and governors, of the Freemasons' Charity, for Female Children, situate near the Obelisk, St. George's Fields. To which is prefixed, a brief account of the institution.
Freemasons' Charity for Female Children (St. George's Fields, London, England)Date: 1799- Pictures
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The blind school, Southwark. Engraving by T. A. Prior, [c.1835], after D. McKewan.
McKewan, David Hall, 1816-1873.Reference: 38853i- Books
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The life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth. (One of the most remarkable and entertaining lives that is to be met with in ancient or modern history.) In which is included the state of England, France, Spain, Italy, the Swiss Cantons, Germany, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the low countries, at that time. With an account of St. Peter's, the conclave, and manner of chusing a pope; the Vatican Library, the many grand obelisks, aqueducts, bridges, hospitals, palaces, streets, towns, and other noble edifices, begun or finish'd by him. The whole interspers'd with several curious incidents and anecdotes, not to be met with in any other author. Translated from the Italian of Gregorio Leti, with a preface, prolegomena, notes, and appendix, by Ellis Farneworth, M.A. some time of Jesus College in Cambridge, and chaplain to several of His Majesty's ships, during the late war.
Leti, Gregorio, 1630-1701.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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A select composition of original poetical pieces, serious and comic. By Robert Rusted, Author of a Monody on the Death of Mr. J. D. Collier, printed at Paris.
Rusted, Robert.Date: [1775?]- Books
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A select composition of original poetical pieces, serious and comic. By Robert Rusted, Author of a Monody on the Death of Mr. J. D. Collier, printed at Paris.
Rusted, Robert.Date: [1770?]- Books
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A list of the patrons, officers, and governors, of the Freemasons' Charity, for Female Children, situate near the Obelisk, St. George's Fields : to which is prefixed, a brief account of the institution.
Freemasons' Charity for Female Children.Date: 1799- Pictures
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The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London: a bird's-eye view of the courtyard. Coloured engraving.
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An ornate vase and pedestal with a warrior carved on the side, in a classical garden. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Date: 1701Reference: 26615iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde vaasen, pedestallen, orangiebakken, blompotten en andere bywerken & c.- Pictures
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An ornate vase and pedestal with a lady and her servant carved on the side, in a classical garden. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.
Schijnvoet, Simon, 1653-1727.Date: 1701Reference: 26617iPart of: S Schynvoet's Voorbeelden der lusthof-cieraaden zynde vaasen, pedestallen, orangiebakken, blompotten en andere bywerken & c.