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A tour from England, thro' part of France, Flanders, Brabant, and Holland. Containing a true account and description of all the churches, palaces and gardens, with all the celebrated Marble Statues, Paintings, Fountains, Triumphal Arches, &c. therein worthy of Observation; with the Distance between each Place; with several curious Remarks, never taken Notice of before: very convenient for such gentlemen who travel thither. By Antonio Monsanto, Linguist, in King-Street, Rotherithe.
Monsanto, Antonio.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the Characters and Principal Actions Ascribed to the Heathen Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, &c. and the Manner in which the Ancients Represented the Deities and Heroes, Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings, Statues, and Gems: Together with Some Account of their Principal Poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.
Date: 1796- Books
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The history of the knights of Malta. By Mons. L'Abbe de Vertot. Illustrated With LXXI. Heads of the Grand Masters, &c. Engraved by the best Hands in France, from the Original Paintings, under the Inspection of Mons. Bologne, Director, of the Royal Academy of Painting. With Maps by Mons. de Lille, and the Plans and Fortifications of Malta by the Chevalier de Tigne. And a compleat Index to the whole. In Two Volumes.
Vertot, abbé de, 1655-1735.Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The history of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia. To which is prefixed, A short general history of the country, from the rise of that monarchy: and an account of the author's life. In two volumes. ... . By Alexander Gordon of Achintoul, Esq; several Years a Major-General in the Czar's Service. Illustrated with a Map of Russia; the Heads of Czar Peter, Prince Menzekoff and the Author, engraved from original Paintings.
Gordon, Alexander, 1669-1752.Date: M,DCC,LV. [1755]- Books
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Introductory lessons, with familiar examples in landscape, for the use of those who are desirous of gaining some knowledge of the pleasing art of painting in water colours; to which are added some clear and simple rules, Exemplified BY Suitable Sketches And More Finished Paintings. AS This Work IS Chiefly Intended For The Mere Beginner, The Rules Are Both Familiar And Progressive. To which are added, instructions for executing transparencies, In A Style Both Novel And Easy. By James Roberts, Portrait Painter To His Royal Highness The Duke Of Clarence.
Roberts, James, 1753-approximately 1809.Date: 1800- Books
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The travels of the learned Father Montfaucon from Paris thro' Italy. Containing I. An Account of many Antiquities at Vienne, Arles, Nismes, and Marseilles in France. II. The Delights of Italy, viz. Libraries, Statues, Paintings, Churches, Monuments, Tombs, Inscriptions, Epitaphs, Temples, Monasteries, Palaces, and other Curious Structures. III. Collections of Rarities, wonderful Subterraneous Passages and Burial-Places, old Roads, Gates, &c. with the Description of a Noble Monument found under Ground at Rome Anno 1702. Made English from the Paris edition. Adorn'd With Cuts.
Montfaucon, Bernard de, 1655-1741.Date: [1712]- Books
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Les delices de Windsore; or, a description of Windsor Castle,and the country adjacent, treating, I. Of the Castle. II. Of the Royal Appartments and the Paintings therein. III. Of the Chaple of St. George. IV. Of the Order of the Garter. V. Of the Town and Forest of Windsor, the Parks, and Villages in the Neighbourhood. With two views of the castle, and other cutts. To which is added an appendix, containing the ceremonies of installation of a knight of the Garter in St. George's Chapel.
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787.Date: [1755]- Books
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Emblems of mortality; representing, in upwards of fifty cuts, death seizing all ranks and degrees of people; Imitated from a Painting in the Cemetery of the Dominican Church at Bas[i]l in Switzerland: With an Apostrophe to each, translated from the Latin and French. Intended as well for the Information of the Curious, as the Instruction and Entertainment of Youth. To which is prefixed A copious Preface, containing an historical Account of the above, and other Paintings on this Subject, now or lately existing in divers Parts of Europe.
Date: M.DCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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Emblems of mortality; representing, in upwards of fifty cuts, death seizing all ranks and degrees of people; imitated from a painting in the cemetery of the Dominican church at Basil, in Switzerland: with an apostrophe to each, translated from the Latin and French. Intended as well for the Information of the Curious, as the Instruction and Entertainment of Youth. To which is prefixed A copious Preface, containing an historical Account of the above, and other Paintings on this Subject, now or lately existing in divers Parts of Europe.
Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key, to polite-literature; or a compendious dictionary of fabulous history: containing the characters, and principal Actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, Goddess, Heroes, &c. and the manner in which the Ancients represented the Deities & Heroes, Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings, Statues and Gems: Together with some Account of their Poets, and References to the principal Places mentioned in their Works. Intended for the Assistance of those who would understand Mythology, Poetry, Painting, Statuary and Theatrical Entertainments: and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French-Schools.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key, to polite-literature; or a compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters, and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, Goddesses, Heroes, &c. and the manner in which the Ancients represented the Deities & Heroes Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings. Statues and Gems: Together with some Account of their Poets, and References to the principal Places mentioned in their Works. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand Mythology Poetry Painting Statuary and Sheatrical Entertainments and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French-Schools.
Date: MDCCLXXVI [1776]- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the public building, colleges, halls, &c. Together with the Ceremonies at installing a Chancellor. To which is added, A Tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, and Stow, The Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: [1764?]- Books
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The new Oxford guide; or companion through the university, Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the Public Buildings, Colleges, Halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, the Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The late Earl of Litchfield, The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, The Right Hon. Earl of Harcourt, And the Right Hon. the Marquis of Buckingham. Containing An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a Gentleman of Oxford.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: [1800?]- Books
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The travels of the learned Father Montfaucon from Paris thro' Italy. Containing I. An Account of many Antiquities at Vienne, Arles, Nismes, and Marseilles in France. II. The Delights of Italy, viz. Libraries, Manuscripts, Statues, Paintings, Monuments, Tombs, Inscriptions, Epitaphs, Temples, Monasteries, Churches, Palaces, and other Curious Structures. III. Collections of Rarities, wonderful Subterraneous Passages and Burial-Places, old Roads, Gates, &c. with the Description of a Noble Monument found under Ground at Rome Anno M.DCC.II. Made English from the Paris edition. Adorn'd with Cuts.
Montfaucon, Bernard de, 1655-1741.Date: M.DCC.XII. [1712]- Books
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A catalogue of the entire collection of prints, drawings, books of prints, Paintings in Water-Colours, Coins, Bronzes and Books, of Mr. James Vertue, (late of Bath) painter, Deceased. Which will be Sold by auction on Tuesday the 31st of March, and the following Day, By Mr. Ford, At his great-room the Upper End of St. James's Haymarket. The collection may be View'd on Monday the 30th, and 'till the Hour of Sale, which (by Desire) will begin each Day exactly at 12 O'Clock.
Ford, Mr., active 1741-1757.Date: 1767]- Books
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Les delices de Windsore; or, a description of Windsor Castle, and the country adjacent, treating, I. Of the Castle. II. Of the Royal Appartments and the Paintings therein. III. Of the Chapel of St. George. IV. Of the Order of the Garter. V. Of the Town and Forest of Windsor, the Parks, and Villages in the Neighbourhood. With two views of the castle, a nd other cutts, To which is added an appendix, containing the ceremonies of installation of a Knigh of the Garter in St. George's Chapel.
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasant Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions and Instructions for this pleasant Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: 1765- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasurable Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions, and Instructions for this present Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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A new pocket companion for Oxford: or, guide through the University; containing an accurate description of the public edifices, the buildings in each of the colleges; the gardens, statues, pictures, hieroglyphics, and all other curiosities in the University. With an Historical Account of the foundation of the several Colleges, and their present state. To which are added, descriptions of the buildings, Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, &c. at Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, the seats-of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Honourable the Earls of Litchfield, Shrewsbury, and Harcourt, and the Marquis of Buckingham.
Date: 1800- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, Companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Stow, The seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford. The fifth edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new plan of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Date: [1768?]- Books
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Bishop Burnet's travels through France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland: Describing their Religion, Learning, Government, Customs, Natural History, Trade, &c. And illustrated with curious observations on the Buildings, Paintings, Antiquities, and other curiosities in Art and Nature. With a detection of the frauds and folly of Popery and Superstition in some flagrant instances, also characters of several eminent persons, and many other memorable things worthy the attention of the curious. Written by the Bishop to the Hon. Robert Boyle. To which is added, an appendix, containing remarks on Switzerland and Italy, by a person of quality, and communicated to the Author.
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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Miscellaneous remarks made on the spot, in a late seven years tour through France, Italy, Germany and Holland. Containing observations on every thing remarkable in the aforesaid countries, viz. The Disposition of the Inhabitants; their Religion. Annual Processions, Policy, Public Edifices, Water-Works, Paintings, Sculptures, and Antient Ruins; many of which have not hitherto been taken Notice of by former Writers: With an authentic Account of the Coronation of the present Pope, and the Ceremonies observed at the late Jubilee. Interspersed with Several particular and pleasing Incidents, which occurred to the Author, during the above Period. By Sacheverell Stevens, Gent.
Stevens, Sacheverell.Date: [1758?]- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, and Stow, The Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford. Th fourth edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new plan of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: [1765?]- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious, in each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. Together with Their Original Foundation, and Present State. The whole interspersed with curious Historical Anecdotes; And embellished with various elegant Engravings. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, and Stow. The Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. Shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasurable Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions and Instructions for this present Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]