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1.
A princely song of King Richard, : sirnamed [sic] Cordelion, and of his bold courage, and

Published / Created:
[1720?]
Call Number:
Folio 74 OL1 v. 2
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Princely song of King Richard, sirnamed Cordelion, and of his bold courage and lamentable death
Description:
Date of publication from ESTC.
Publisher:
printed by William Dicey
Subject (Topic):
Chariots, Trumpets, Kings, and Foxes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A princely song of King Richard, : sirnamed [sic] Cordelion, and of his bold courage, and lamentable death. Tune of, You batchelors, &c. Note, as the use of these old songs is very great, ...

2.
A survey of the cities of London and Westminster : containing the original, antiquity, increase

Creator:
Stow, John, 1525?-1605
Published / Created:
MDCCXX [1720]
Call Number:
1977 +392
Image Count:
41
Description:
BEIR BByzL 88: Imperfect: all plates, except "The monument of Mr. John Stow ..." in v. 1, wanting. Added plate, "John Stowe, historian & antiquary ... Published May 10, 1792, by N. Smith ...," bound in at front of v. 1.
Publisher:
Printed for A. Churchill, J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, J. Walthoe, E. Horne, B. Tooke, D. Midwinter, B. Cowse, R. Robinson, and T. Ward
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Description and travel, History, and Antiquities
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A survey of the cities of London and Westminster : containing the original, antiquity, increase, modern estate and government of those cities

3.
Antiquity Hall suburbanu[m] Oxon. [graphic].

Creator:
Vertue, George, 1684-1756, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1720?]
Call Number:
720.00.00.92+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on Thomas Hearne, the Oxford antiquarian, showing a tavern on the western edge of Oxford near Rewley with Abbey presented as an archaeological reconstruction. A large house with outbuildings in a garden where one man in academic robes approach...
Alternative Title:
Antiquity Hall suburbanum Oxonienses and Antiqvity Hall suburbanum Oxon
Description:
Title from banner within image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Hearne, Thomas, 1678-1735., Wanley, Humphrey, 1672-1726., Whiteside, John., and Sheldonian Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Antiquarians and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Antiquity Hall suburbanu[m] Oxon. [graphic].

4.
Bow Church [graphic]

Creator:
Kip, Johannes, 1653-1722, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1720]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 138. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the church of St Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside, London; figures and carriages on street in foreground; shops adjoining church to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched at top of image.
Publisher:
A. Churchill, etc.
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
St. Mary-le-Bow (Church : London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Churches and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bow Church [graphic]

5.
Bridewel [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1720]
Call Number:
720.00.00.105++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Bird's eye view of the inner courts towards the south; elegantly dressed figures stroll around courtyards, with the burial grounds in the distance
Alternative Title:
Bridewell
Description:
Title engraved within banner at top of image.
Publisher:
Sold by John Bowles, prints and map seller over against Stocks Market
Subject (Name):
Bridewell Hospital,
Subject (Topic):
Almshouses, Cemeteries, and Prisons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bridewel [graphic]

6.
Dominus Gulielmus Temple Eques Baronettus [graphic]

Creator:
Vertue, George, 1684-1756, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1720]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Sir William Temple, half-length to right, with head turned to front, looking towards left; wearing a wig, loose gown, and lace cravat; in an oval frame decorated on top with Acanthus leaves and ribbon lettered with motto "Servare modum [....
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
A. Churchill, T. Goodwin, J. Knapton, R. Smith, B. Tooke, and 6 others
Subject (Name):
Temple, William, 1628-1699,
Subject (Topic):
Diplomats, British, and Authors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dominus Gulielmus Temple Eques Baronettus [graphic]

8.
Powis House in Ormond Street / [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1720]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 63+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Façade of the building from beyond the iron gates to the forecourt; Corinthian pillasters across front, ballustrade at top, a few elegantly dressed figures in forecourt'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text etched within banners at top of image.
Publisher:
Printed & sold by Iohn Bowles Print & Map Seller over against Stocks Market
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Mansions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Powis House in Ormond Street / [graphic]

9.
Shepherdess [graphic]

Creator:
Houston, Richard, 1721?-1775, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1720 and 1756]
Call Number:
Folio 75 P839 800 v. 3 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young lady, three-quarter length, seated facing front, turned a little to left, head tilted over right shoulder, holding the end of a garland of flowers up in right hand, the other end resting under left hand in her lap, a crook across her lap and ...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Shepherdess [graphic]

10.
The Right Honble. Sr. Robert Walpole First Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, Chancellor of the

Creator:
Simon, John, approximately 1675-1751, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1720 and 1742?]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait seen half length, within oval frame, directed towards left, facing towards and looking to front, wig, coat with sash and star, and robe of office over."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Alternative Title:
Right Honourable Sir Robert Walpole
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Sold by I. Simon at the Golden Eagle in York Buildings
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745,
Subject (Topic):
Prime ministers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Right Honble. Sr. Robert Walpole First Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kright of the most Noble Order of the Garter, & one of his Majesties most Hoble. Privy Council / [graphic]

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