<< YCBA Home Yale Center for British Art Yale Center for British Art << YCBA Home

YCBA Collections Search

Search Constraints

Start Over
You searched for:

Collection Rare Books and Manuscripts

Remove constraint Collection: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Search Results

Hindoostan :
Hindoostan
[1822]
Ward, Mary, 1827-1869, author, illustrator. Sketches with the microscope :
Ward, Mary, 1827–1869
Sketches with the microscope
1857
Sullivan, Dennis. A picturesque tour through Ireland /
Sullivan, Dennis
A picturesque tour through Ireland
1824
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956, author, illustrator. Rossetti and his circle /
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751-1806. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book :
Sheraton, Thomas, 1751–1806
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book
1793
Hume, David, 1711-1776. The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688 /
Hume, David, 1711–1776
The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution in 1688
1806
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576-approximately 1643. The art of dravving vvith the pen,
Peacham, Henry, approximately 1576–approximately 1643
The art of dravving vvith the pen,
1607
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854- This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British /
Coles, Frederick Rhenius, 1853 or 1854–
This book contains drawings of marine shells (from Forbes & Hanley) generally considered as specially British
1884
Parkes, Zachariah, creator. Zachariah Parkes, Digbeth, Birmingham :
Parkes, Zachariah
Zachariah Parkes, Digbeth, Birmingham
[between 1820 and 1840?]
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915, artist. The Graphic :
Crane, Walter, 1845–1915
The Graphic
[1876?]
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888. Called to the rescue :
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Called to the rescue
[1880]
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.
Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love
mid-19th century
Lucas, Fielding, Jr., 1781-1854, author, publisher. Lucas' progressive drawing book, in three parts :
Lucas, Fielding, Jr., 1781–1854
Lucas' progressive drawing book, in three parts
1827
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.
A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P
1817?
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Historical and descriptive essays
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Historical and descriptive essays
1847
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. In montibus sanctis :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
In montibus sanctis
1885
Edwards, William, d. 1890. Sketches in Scinde.
Edwards, William, d. 1890
Sketches in Scinde
1846
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers :
Divine examples of God's severe judgments upon Sabbath-breakers
1671
Jersey algae.
Jersey algae
1860
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler), creator. Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler :
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
Rook, Anne, book artist. Virtual orchard.
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
Liverine Limited (Firm). Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
Liverine Limited (Firm)
Advertisement for Liverine Limited's "Longlivs."
[1920?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer :
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
Let anthems rise! With heart with voice. Let earth rejoice! - Let Anthems rise!
[approximately 1870]
Dexter, Thomas E., author. Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects.
Dexter, Thomas E.
Animal and vegetable substances used in the arts and manufactures, illustrative of the imports and exports of Great Britain & her colonies, and explanatory of Dexter's cabinet of objects
1857
Dry drug jar.
Dry drug jar
circa 1740
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770-1863, artist. Myriorama.
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Myriorama
[1824]
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706. Les delices de l'Italie :
Rogissart, sieur de, fl. 1706
Les delices de l'Italie
1707
Greaves, John, 1602-1652. Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt /
Greaves, John, 1602–1652
Pyramidographia, or, A description of the pyramids in Ægypt
1646
Josephus, Flavius. The works of Josephus :
Josephus, Flavius
The works of Josephus
MDCLXXVI [1676]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804, author. Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c. :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the River Wye and several parts of South Wales, &c.
MDCCLXXXIX [1789]
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778. A new book of Chinese designs, calculated to improve the present taste :
Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720–approximately 1778
A new book of Chinese designs, calculated to improve the present taste
MDCCLIV [1754]
Winstanley, Henry, 1644-1703, engraver. Advertisement
Winstanley, Henry, 1644–1703
Advertisement
1670s?]
Furness, F., creator. F. Furness, painter and gilder :
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
Notice, the game within the Manor of Witton cum-Twambrooks, belonging to Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart., having of late years been much destroyed, all persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon in future, or legal measures will be had recourse to :
Notice, the game within the Manor of Witton cum-Twambrooks, belonging to Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart., having of late years been much destroyed, all persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon in future, or legal measures will be had recourse to
[1822]
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies.
Twelve remarkable views in North America and West Indies
[between 1771 and 1785]
Phillips, Nicholas, artist. Four details from a suit of armour /
Phillips, Nicholas
Four details from a suit of armour
[1979]
The wonders of the world :
The wonders of the world
[ca. 1843]
Gonsalves, José M., artist. Views at Bombay /
Gonsalves, José M.
Views at Bombay
[1833?]
B. B. B. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
Album of drawings.
Album of drawings
ca. 1900-1903
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653-1702. The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale /
Laroon, Marcellus, 1653–1702
The cryes of the city of London drawne after the life = Les cris de la ville de Londres dessignez apres la nature = L'arti com[m]uni che uanno p[er] Londra fatte dal naturale
1711
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793-1881. North & south Devonshire.
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793–1881
North & south Devonshire
1840
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1502. Trattato di architectura civile e militare.
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439–1502
Trattato di architectura civile e militare
not after 1521
The maritime flags of all nations.
The maritime flags of all nations
4th Jany. 1832
Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools :
Cunningham, Allan, 1784–1842
The cabinet gallery of pictures by the first masters of the English and foreign schools
1836
R. M. The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798 :
R. M
The Mars and the L'Hercule, April 21, 1798
1799
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire) National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868 :
National Exhibition of Works of Art (1868 : Leeds, West Yorkshire)
National Exhibition of Works of Art, at Leeds, 1868
1868
Dance, George, 1741-1825. A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793 /
Dance, George, 1741–1825
A collection of portraits sketched from the life since the year 1793
1809-1814
Panorama of the city of Dacca.
Panorama of the city of Dacca
[ca. 1850]
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England), creator. George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse :
Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse (London, England)
George McKoen, maker of the celebrated French calf side-spring boots at 12/6, equal to bespoke, Albert Boot and Shoe Warehouse
[mid 19th century]
Miller & Sons (London, England), creator. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England), creator. T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings :
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England)
T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings
approximately 1850
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales), creator. [Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel].
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel]
[184-?]
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist. Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
Williamson, Thomas. Oriental field sports :
Williamson, Thomas
Oriental field sports
1807
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829-1894, artist, lithographer. Sketches in Madeira /
Harcourt, Susan Vernon, 1829–1894
Sketches in Madeira
1851
Crosse & Blackwell, creator. Crosse & Blackwell :
Crosse & Blackwell
Crosse & Blackwell
[1876?]
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland) Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle.
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel (Aberfoyle, Scotland)
Bailie Nicol Javie Hotel, Aberfoyle
[188-?]
In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897 :
In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897
1897
Daniell, Thomas, 1749-1840, artist, printmaker, publisher. [Views in Calcutta]
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
[Views in Calcutta]
1786-1788
C. Goodall & Son, creator. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
C. Goodall & Son
Goodall's Royal Bezique register
[approximately 1900]
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album.
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album
1853-1855
Photogram of ferns.
Photogram of ferns
1860s?
Porter, John, fl. 1445-1485. John Porter manuscript.
Porter, John, fl. 1445–1485
John Porter manuscript
circa 1450
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801-1886, artist. Drawings of England and India.
Jervis, Anne Sarah Paget, 1801–1886
Drawings of England and India
1817-1852
Coq d'Or (London, England), creator. Carte du jour :
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800-1877. The pencil of nature /
Talbot, William Henry Fox, 1800–1877
The pencil of nature
1844 [i.e. 1844-1846]
London manners and dandy fashions.
London manners and dandy fashions
[approximately 1825?]
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
[1817?]
Dilnot, John. Weeds and pests.
Dilnot, John
Weeds and pests
2009
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby
1878-1879
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party.
By Her Majesty's command, Frogmore House & gardens to be shown to Miss Smith & her party
between 1792 and 1818?
London interiors:
London interiors
[1841-1844]
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540, artist. Maximiliani König Zeughauss.
Kölderer, Jörg, d. 1540
Maximiliani König Zeughauss
between 1504 and 1508
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891-1915. H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915.
Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri, 1891–1915
H. Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915
[1919]
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
Vera descriptio expeditionis nauticae Francisci Draci Angli, cognitis aurati
circa 1587
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820].
[Admission ticket to a masquerade at Bayswater, January 20, 1820]
[1820]
Probert, John, active 1764, cartographer, surveyor. A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady :
Probert, John, active 1764
A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady
1767
Aesop's Fables :
Aesop's Fables
1687
Buck, Samuel, 1696-1779. [A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
Buck, Samuel, 1696–1779
[A collection of engravings of castles, abbeys, etc. in England and Wales, by Saml. and Nathl. Buck]
1726-42
Rawlings, James, active 1862. Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine :
Rawlings, James, active 1862
Rawlings' patent boot and shoe cleaning machine
1862?
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883, creator. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people :
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England) The Westminster Hotel :
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England)
The Westminster Hotel
[189-?]
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821-1898. Model of Brassica napus.
Brendel, Robert, approximately 1821–1898
Model of Brassica napus
approximately 1880
Valentine card.
Valentine card
[approximately 1859]
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.
Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind
[approximately 1860]
Hamilton, Catherine, compiler. Catherine Hamilton commonplace book.
Hamilton, Catherine
Catherine Hamilton commonplace book
1822-1880
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, creator. Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family :
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family
[approximately 1849?]
Wood, William, artist, lithographer. A series of twenty-eight panoramic views of Calcutta :
Wood, William
A series of twenty-eight panoramic views of Calcutta
MDCCCXXXIII [1833]
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731. New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
Taylor, Brook, 1685–1731
New principles of linear perspective, or, The art of designing on a plane,
1749
Hughes, S. H., engraver. Panoramic view round the Regent's park
Hughes, S. H.
Panoramic view round the Regent's park
1831
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps.
Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps
1917-1918