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1.
A Copie of the grants of the liberties of the Eyre of London, [circa 1500-1509].

Call Number:
Osborn fa31
Image Count:
25
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, on parchment, in chancery script, produced in London at the beginning of the sixteenth century (during the reign of Henry VII).
Description:
In Latin and Old English.
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., England., Great Britain, and London (England)
Subject (Name):
Henry VII, King of England, 1457-1509.
Subject (Topic):
Charters, Laws, Kings and rulers, and History
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A Copie of the grants of the liberties of the Eyre of London, [circa 1500-1509].

2.
A North-ern ass [graphic].

Creator:
Hutchinson, W., active 1773-1784, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 14 April 1784]
Call Number:
784.00.00.80
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on the election for County Durham, 14 April 1784: Sir Thomas Clavering and Sir John Upton, one headless, holding a caption labelled 'The Irish Faction for ever' and carrying the other, who has no feet, on his back, who says 'I serv'd you as lo...
Alternative Title:
Northern ass
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Clavering, Thomas, Sir, 1719-1794, Eden, John, Sir, 1740-1812, and Great Britain. Parliament, 1783-1784.
Subject (Topic):
Elections, Donkeys, Defecation, Traffic signs & signals, Miters, Crosiers, Daggers & swords, and Playing cards
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A North-ern ass [graphic].

3.
A buz in a box, or, The poet in a pet with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus. [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 October 1812]
Call Number:
812.10.21.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A corner of the stage at Drury Lane slants diagonally from left to right, showing part of the orchestra and pit (right) with part of two stage-boxes on the extreme right. The stage manager, Raymond, stands addressing the clamorous audience, while on ...
Alternative Title:
Poet in a pet : with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Octr. 21, 1812, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Raymond, James Grant, -1817, Busby, Thomas, 1754-1838, Busby, George Frederick, active 1812, Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Theaters, Interiors, Theater curtains, Theater audiences, and Donkeys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A buz in a box, or, The poet in a pet with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus. [graphic]

4.
A catalogue of new and useful maps, curious & entertaining prints, books of architecture, great

Published / Created:
[approximately 1766]
Call Number:
File 66 766 C357
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
"Frontispiece for 'A Catalogue of News and Useful Maps Curious and Entertaining Prints, Books of Architecture, Great Variety of Drawing Books in all the Branches of Penmanship And the best of each Kind'; title on scroll, surrounded by prints and maps....
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Robert Sayer
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Booksellers and bookselling, Prints, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A catalogue of new and useful maps, curious & entertaining prints, books of architecture, great variety of drawing books on the best principles from the greatest masters, copy books in all the branches of penmanship, and the best of each kind, printed for Robt. Sayer at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleetstreet, London where mercheants, gentlemen, and shopkeepers, &c. may be supplied on the best terms. [graphic]

5.
A collection of Georgian-era gaming counters issued by London clubs and gaming houses

Published / Created:
[approximately 1790-1820]
Call Number:
66 790 C697 Shelved in Object Room C:A
Image Count:
12
Resource Type:
three-dimensional form
Abstract:
A collection of six gaming counters or monetary tokens from the gambling houses and clubs of Georgian London. Four were made by John Milton (signed "J. Milton f." or "J.M" on the smaller pieces) with an ace of spades encircled with the quote "Honi soi...
Description:
For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Gambling, Roulette, and Clubs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A collection of Georgian-era gaming counters issued by London clubs and gaming houses

6.
A general view of the city of London, next the River Thames Vüe générale de la ville de Londres

Published / Created:
[between 1751 and 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 20. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Bird's eye view of London; the Tower on the right, old London Bridge in the centre with the Monument to its right, St Paul's beyond, Westminster Abbey in the distance at the left; a reduced copy of a print by Bowles."--British Museum online catalogue...
Alternative Title:
Vüe générale de la ville de Londres qui comprend la partie la plus voisine de la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, London Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England),, St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),, and Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Monument, The (London, England), Cathedrals, Bridges, Monuments & memorials, Rivers, Boats, and Sailing ships
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A general view of the city of London, next the River Thames Vüe générale de la ville de Londres qui comprend la partie la plus voisine de la Tamise. [graphic] =

7.
A mad dog in a coffee house [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 March 1809]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 10
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene in a crowded coffee house with a mad dog on a table and terrified customers scrambling for cover. On the wall, a broadside titled: For the brasiles the Cerberuse Capn. Popitner ... bruden ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 20th, 1809, by Thos. Rowlandson, No 1. James Street, Adelphi, London
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Coffeehouses, Crowds, Dogs, Fear, Eating & drinking facilities, and Interiors
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A mad dog in a coffee house [graphic]

8.
A north view of Westminster Bridge Vüe du Pont de Westminster du cote du nord. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[1753]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 22. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Westminster Bridge from the centre of the Thames; a number of small boats in foreground; Westminster Abbey and Hall beyond bridge to the right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe du Pont de Westminster du cote du nord
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, Westminster Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey, and Westminster Hall (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Bridges, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A north view of Westminster Bridge Vüe du Pont de Westminster du cote du nord. [graphic] =

9.
A perspective view of Buckingham House in St. James's Park Vüe de la Hostel de Bucingham dans la

Creator:
Maurer, J. active 1713-1761, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, [1753]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 39. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Buckingham House from the park; elegantly dressed figures in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de la Hostel de Bucingham dans la Parke de St. James
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Saint James's Park (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Buckingham Palace (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Official residences, Trees, and Pedestrians
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Buckingham House in St. James's Park Vüe de la Hostel de Bucingham dans la Parke de St. James / [graphic] =

10.
A perspective view of Covent Garden Vüe de Covent Garden / [graphic] =

Creator:
Maurer, J. active 1713-1761, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, [1753]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 42. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View looking across Covent Garden piazza, the market in progress, St Paul's Church on the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de Covent Garden
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Covent Garden (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Church (Covent Garden, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Plazas, Markets, Churches, Coaches & carriages, Carts & wagons, and Sedan chairs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Covent Garden Vüe de Covent Garden / [graphic] =

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