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1. Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.

Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse.
Creator:
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Date:
[1753]
Physical Description:
1 sheet (2 pages) : autograph letter signed ; 23 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.

Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29.
Creator:
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
Date:
1773 January 29
Physical Description:
1 item (4 pages) ; 23 x 38 cm, folded to 23 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. The anatomy of the horse : including a particular description of the bones, cartilages, muscles, fascias, ligaments, nerves, arteries, veins, and glands / illustrated by twenty-four plates by George Stubbs, painter.

The anatomy of the horse : including a particular description of the bones, cartilages, muscles, fascias, ligaments, nerves, arteries, veins, and glands / illustrated by twenty-four plates by George Stubbs, painter.
Creator:
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Date:
1853
Physical Description:
68 p., [48] leaves of plates : ill. ; 46 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number / the whole executed by George Stubbs, author of "The anatomy of the horse."

Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number / the whole executed by George Stubbs, author of "The anatomy of the horse."
Creator:
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Date:
[1802]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([2] pages) ; 29 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. The anatomy of the horse : including a particular description of the bones, cartilages, muscles, fascias, ligaments, nerves, arteries, veins and glands : in eighteen tables, all done from nature / by George Stubbs, painter.

The anatomy of the horse : including a particular description of the bones, cartilages, muscles, fascias, ligaments, nerves, arteries, veins and glands : in eighteen tables, all done from nature / by George Stubbs, painter.
Creator:
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
Date:
1766
Physical Description:
[4], 47, [1] p., [24] leaves of plates : ill. ; 46 x 60 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. Views in Rome and its environs.

Views in Rome and its environs.
Creator:
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Date:
1841
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Alphabet.

Alphabet.
Creator:
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Date:
1857
Physical Description:
1 v. ([26] leaves) : ill. ; 36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Hogarth moralized : a complete edition of all the most capital and admired works of William Hogarth / accompanied with concise and comprehensive explanations of their moral tendency by ... Dr. Trusler ; an introduction, and many additional notes ...

Hogarth moralized : a complete edition of all the most capital and admired works of William Hogarth / accompanied with concise and comprehensive explanations of their moral tendency by ... Dr. Trusler ; an introduction, and many additional notes ...
Creator:
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
Date:
1831
Physical Description:
xxvi, 293 p., [55] leaves of plates : ill., port. ; 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. Picturesque views in England and Wales / from drawings by J.M.W. Turner, Esq. R.A. ; engraved under the superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath ; with descriptive and historic illustrations by H.E. Lloyd., Esq. ; in two volumes.

Picturesque views in England and Wales / from drawings by J.M.W. Turner, Esq. R.A. ; engraved under the superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath ; with descriptive and historic illustrations by H.E. Lloyd., Esq. ; in two volumes.
Creator:
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Date:
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Physical Description:
2 volumes : illustrations ; 60 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies.

Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies.
Creator:
Davis, Joseph, active 1818–1857
Date:
1838
Physical Description:
1 medal : white metal ; 38 mm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. [The Souvenir Rose].

[The Souvenir Rose].
Date:
[approximately 1865?]
Physical Description:
([1] folded sheet) ; 26 x 26 cm, folded to 14 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mrs. Phyliss Anscombe in honor of her husband, Professor Francis J. Anscombe, founder of Yale's Department of Statistics

12. The forty thieves.

The forty thieves.
Date:
[between 1837-1840]
Physical Description:
24 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

13. Wet drug jar.

Wet drug jar.
Date:
between 1700 and 1725
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 18 cm high (including handle) x 15 cm in diameter (20 cm including handle)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

14. [Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].

[Bookmark from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents].
Creator:
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Date:
[approximately 1970?]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark ; 17 x 5 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf : patronized by the Emperor of China, the principal court of Europe, the Royal Family, and nobility of Great Britain.

The Chinese sensitive plant, or, The living leaf : patronized by the Emperor of China, the principal court of Europe, the Royal Family, and nobility of Great Britain.
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 28 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities : entirely new designs, most expensive colors : made only from the finest yarns.

George Gordons Glasgow Ginghams original standard qualities : entirely new designs, most expensive colors : made only from the finest yarns.
Date:
[approximately 1846?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 24 x 34 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

17. J. Clarke : boot & shoe maker : 110 High Holborn, London.

J. Clarke : boot & shoe maker : 110 High Holborn, London.
Creator:
Clarke, J., active 1820
Date:
[approximately 1820?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Crimean War.

Crimean War.
Creator:
Bowers, George Frederick
Date:
1856?
Physical Description:
1 jug : white transferware; 24 cm high (including handle) x 13 cm in diameter (17 cm including handle)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961.

19. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].

[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Creator:
Howle, J. (Tailor)
Date:
[approximately 1820-1830]
Physical Description:
1 card : illustrations ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. The brigand.

The brigand.
Date:
[between 1840-1850]
Physical Description:
16 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

21. In affectionate remembrance of Moses : youngest son of James and Sarah Wardle : who died June 1th, 1875 : aged 4 years & 2 months : and was interred at St. John's Church, Farnworth-with-Kersley.

In affectionate remembrance of Moses : youngest son of James and Sarah Wardle : who died June 1th, 1875 : aged 4 years & 2 months : and was interred at St. John's Church, Farnworth-with-Kersley.
Date:
1875
Physical Description:
1 card ; 7 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn.

Jonathan Bradford, or, The murder at the road side inn.
Date:
[between 1835-1837]
Physical Description:
24 pages ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

23. The red rover : a drama, in two acts, written expressly for, and adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.

The red rover : a drama, in two acts, written expressly for, and adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.
Date:
[between 1835-1837]
Physical Description:
18 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

24. Ointment pot.

Ointment pot.
Date:
between 1650 and 1700
Physical Description:
1 jar : polychrome Italian albarello delftware ; 8 cm high x 6 cm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

25. The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.

The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.
Date:
[approximately 1820?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 x 14 cm + 1 printed 'sensitive' leaf.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital : to be preach'd by the Right Revd. the Lord Bishop of Worcester, at St. Andrew's Church, Holbourn, on Thursday the 5th of March, 1752 ... there will be a full band of vocal and instrumental musick by the first performers, to accompany the service at church.

A lady's ticket for the anniversary sermon of the Small Pox Hospital : to be preach'd by the Right Revd. the Lord Bishop of Worcester, at St. Andrew's Church, Holbourn, on Thursday the 5th of March, 1752 ... there will be a full band of vocal and instrumental musick by the first performers, to accompany the service at church.
Date:
[1752]
Physical Description:
1 print : etching, engraving ; plate mark 10 x 13 cm, on sheet 12 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. Uncle Tom's cabin : a drama in three acts : written expressly for and adapted only to Webb's characters & scenes in the same.

Uncle Tom's cabin : a drama in three acts : written expressly for and adapted only to Webb's characters & scenes in the same.
Date:
1852
Physical Description:
20 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

28. What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...

What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. Cambridgeshire : in which is laid down every parish and place containing upwards of 40 houses / Cooper delt. et sculpt.

Cambridgeshire : in which is laid down every parish and place containing upwards of 40 houses / Cooper delt. et sculpt.
Creator:
Capper, Benjamin Pitts
Date:
[1808]
Physical Description:
1 map ; 18 x 11 cm, on sheet 21 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Alan Richards, Yale BA 1967, JD 1972

30. The Woodman's hut : a drama, in three acts, written expressly for, and adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.

The Woodman's hut : a drama, in three acts, written expressly for, and adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.
Date:
[between 1837-1840]1
Physical Description:
18 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

31. 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.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. Dry drug jar.

Dry drug jar.
Date:
circa 1740
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 19 cm high x 14 cm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

33. Myriorama. Second series, Italian scenery / I. Clark delt.

Myriorama. Second series, Italian scenery / I. Clark delt.
Creator:
Clark, John Heaviside, approximately 1770–1863
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
24 cards : aquatint ; 20 x 7 cm in box 23 x 16 x 3 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Photogram of ferns.

Photogram of ferns.
Date:
1860s?
Physical Description:
1 photograph : albumen print, photogram ; 33 x 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family : 6, Halkin St. West-Belgrave Squ., London and 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham.

Jennens, Bettridge & Sons, manufacturers to Her Majesty & The Royal Family : 6, Halkin St. West-Belgrave Squ., London and 99, Constitution Hill, Birmingham.
Creator:
Jennens, Bettridge & Sons
Date:
[approximately 1849?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 8 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Doret, Yale BA 1968, and Linda Mitchell

36. 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.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. Wet drug jar.

Wet drug jar.
Date:
circa 1750
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 20 cm high (including handle) x 14 cm in diameter (20 cm including handle)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

38. Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861 : to which are prefixed and added extracts from the same journal giving an account of earlier visits to Scotland and tours in England and yachting excursions / edited by Arthur Helps.

Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861 : to which are prefixed and added extracts from the same journal giving an account of earlier visits to Scotland and tours in England and yachting excursions / edited by Arthur Helps.
Creator:
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
Date:
1868
Physical Description:
xvii, [3], 198 pages, 9 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler.

39. Der freischutz.

Der freischutz.
Date:
[between 1840-1850]
Physical Description:
36 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

40. Dry drug jar.

Dry drug jar.
Date:
circa 1750
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 19 cm high x 15 cm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

41. [Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star].

[Campaign card advertising the free trade movement, and the Free Trade Star].
Creator:
Anti-Corn Law League
Date:
[approximately 1844]
Physical Description:
1 campaign card : color illustrations ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. Mazeppa

Mazeppa
Date:
[between 1837-1840]
Physical Description:
22 pages ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

43. Queen Victoria Memorial : unveiled by H. M. George V, May 18th, 1911.

Queen Victoria Memorial : unveiled by H. M. George V, May 18th, 1911.
Creator:
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd.
Date:
1911
Physical Description:
1 postcard : b/w; 14 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. Sallis's comic play grammar.

Sallis's comic play grammar.
Creator:
Sallis, William, 1782–1865
Date:
[ca. 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 card game (41 cards) : illustrations ; each card 9.8 x 7 cm, in box 10.5 x 7.3 x 3 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. Harrow School : The Headmaster of Harrow and Mrs. Norwood request the pleasure of the company of [Major & Mrs. F. Raban Williams] on Thursday the 2nd of July.

Harrow School : The Headmaster of Harrow and Mrs. Norwood request the pleasure of the company of [Major & Mrs. F. Raban Williams] on Thursday the 2nd of July.
Creator:
Harrow School
Date:
1931
Physical Description:
1 invitation ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. Americae pars meridionalis.

Americae pars meridionalis.
Creator:
Jansson, Jan, 1588–1664
Date:
[between 1641 and 1680]
Physical Description:
1 map ; 45 x 52 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. [Trade card for The London Hotel].

[Trade card for The London Hotel].
Date:
1862
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 13 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. The Chinese sensitive leaf.

The Chinese sensitive leaf.
Date:
[approximately 184-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 x 14 cm + 2 printed 'sensitive' leaves.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. The dove and the bee : tailpiece.

The dove and the bee : tailpiece.
Creator:
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Date:
1818?
Physical Description:
1 printing block ; 25 mm high x 36 mm wide x 24 mm deep
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. Apolla Quadrille Party

Apolla Quadrille Party
Date:
[approximately 1860?]
Physical Description:
1 invitation : illustrations ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

51. Portrait plate of Albert Smith.

Portrait plate of Albert Smith.
Creator:
W.T. Copeland & Sons
Date:
circa [1859?]
Physical Description:
1 plate : ceramic, transferware ; 23 cm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

52. Wild flowers and their teachings.

Wild flowers and their teachings.
Date:
1848
Physical Description:
iv, 94 pages, [37] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

53. [Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].

[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
Date:
[approximately 1930?]
Physical Description:
1 bill ; 14 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

54. Wet drug jar.

Wet drug jar.
Date:
circa 1660
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 21 cm high (including handle) x 17 cm in diameter (22 cm including handle)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

55. The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ...

The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ...
Date:
[1843?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 20 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

56. European polyorama : course ticket.

European polyorama : course ticket.
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 ticket ; 4 x 7 cm, mounted on card 20 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

57. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work : at the Hanover-Square concert rooms.

Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work : at the Hanover-Square concert rooms.
Creator:
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Date:
[1798?]
Physical Description:
23, [1] pages ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

58. Harlequin and Old Dame Trot.

Harlequin and Old Dame Trot.
Date:
[between 1837-1840]
Physical Description:
16 pages ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

59. W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders : W. A. & Son are also dealers in London paper hangings, and borders : in writing desks, dressing cases, work boxes, Pocket books, dissected maps, hand and pole screens, and a great variety of other articles : Castlegate, York.

W. Alexander & Son, printers, booksellers, stationers, and book-binders : W. A. & Son are also dealers in London paper hangings, and borders : in writing desks, dressing cases, work boxes, Pocket books, dissected maps, hand and pole screens, and a great variety of other articles : Castlegate, York.
Creator:
W. Alexander & Son
Date:
[approximately 1830?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 11 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

60. Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes : Saturday, August 3rd, 1935, at 8:45.

Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes : Saturday, August 3rd, 1935, at 8:45.
Date:
[1935]
Physical Description:
[4] pages ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

61. Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.

Harlequin & little Tom Tucker.
Date:
[between 1835-1837]
Physical Description:
18 pages ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

62. The miller's maid : a drama in two acts : written expressly for, and adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.

The miller's maid : a drama in two acts : written expressly for, and adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.
Date:
[between 1840 and 1850]
Physical Description:
18 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus

63. Dry drug jar.

Dry drug jar.
Date:
circa 1750
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 19 cm high x 15 cm in diameter
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

64. Marchionatus Brandenburgicus / authore Olao Iohannis Gotho, Gustavi Mag. R.S. Cosmographo.

Marchionatus Brandenburgicus / authore Olao Iohannis Gotho, Gustavi Mag. R.S. Cosmographo.
Creator:
Gothus, Olaus Joannis, 1600–1644
Date:
[ca. 1681]
Physical Description:
1 map ; 46 x 52 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

65. Pizarro : a drama in five acts : written expressly for and adapted only to Skelt's characters and scenes in the same.

Pizarro : a drama in five acts : written expressly for and adapted only to Skelt's characters and scenes in the same.
Date:
[between 1850--1862]
Physical Description:
18 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

66. [Valentines card].

[Valentines card].
Date:
[approximately 1890?]
Physical Description:
1 valentines card : chromolithograph ; 12 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Clare Jameson

67. Can you keep a secret? If so open this.

Can you keep a secret? If so open this.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 12 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

68. First lessons in knitting for home or school.

First lessons in knitting for home or school.
Date:
[approximately 1900?]
Physical Description:
16 pages : illustrations, plans ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

69. Blue beard : or, Female curiosity : a drama in two acts : written expressly for and adapted to Webb's characters & scenes in the same.

Blue beard : or, Female curiosity : a drama in two acts : written expressly for and adapted to Webb's characters & scenes in the same.
Date:
[1861]
Physical Description:
18 pages ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

70. Wet drug jar.

Wet drug jar.
Date:
circa 1750
Physical Description:
1 jar : white delftware ; 17 cm high (including handle) x 14 cm in diameter (17 cm including handle)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of James N. Spencer and Kathleen Moretto Spencer

71. With best wishes for your birthday : may your future years of life gently pass unmarred by strife, solaced by sweet loves caress, health and every happiness.

With best wishes for your birthday : may your future years of life gently pass unmarred by strife, solaced by sweet loves caress, health and every happiness.
Creator:
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Date:
[ca. 1870]
Physical Description:
1 silk picture : color ; 20 x 5 cm (with tassel)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

72. Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands : containing coloured figures and descriptions of some of the choicest species most proper for the conservatory or greenhouse, and many of which will endure the cold of our climate, in the open air, with a very little protection; with magnified dissections of their most essential parts, their names, descriptions, & a full account of the best method of cultivation and propagation : the greater part are handsome evergreen shrubs, and may produce sweet-scented flowers; and as they are generally of free growth, and easily managed, they may be considered as the most desirable plants for cultivation : in one volume / by Robert Sweet, F.L.S. author of Hortus Suburbanus Londoniensis, Hortus Britannicus, Botanical cultivator, The British flower garden, Geraniaceæ, Cistineæ, The florist's guide, The British warblers, &c. ; the drawings by E.D. Smith, F.L.S. botanical artist.

Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands : containing coloured figures and descriptions of some of the choicest species most proper for the conservatory or greenhouse, and many of which will endure the cold of our climate, in the open air, with a very little protection; with magnified dissections of their most essential parts, their names, descriptions, & a full account of the best method of cultivation and propagation : the greater part are handsome evergreen shrubs, and may produce sweet-scented flowers; and as they are generally of free growth, and easily managed, they may be considered as the most desirable plants for cultivation : in one volume / by Robert Sweet, F.L.S. author of Hortus Suburbanus Londoniensis, Hortus Britannicus, Botanical cultivator, The British flower garden, Geraniaceæ, Cistineæ, The florist's guide, The British warblers, &c. ; the drawings by E.D. Smith, F.L.S. botanical artist.
Creator:
Sweet, Robert, 1783–1835
Date:
1827-28
Physical Description:
[114] pages, 56 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 27 cm
Collection:
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73. Panoramacopia. Designed by T.T. Dales, drawing master.

Panoramacopia. Designed by T.T. Dales, drawing master.
Creator:
Dales, T. T
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
18 col. plates. 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

74. Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, & Northumberland / illustrated from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, &c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose.

Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, & Northumberland / illustrated from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, &c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose.
Creator:
Rose, Thomas, topographer
Date:
1832-1835
Physical Description:
3 v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

75. The mansions of England in the olden time.

The mansions of England in the olden time.
Creator:
Nash, Joseph, 1809–1878
Date:
1839-1849
Physical Description:
2 v.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

76. Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.

Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet.
Creator:
Great Britain. Admiralty
Date:
[approximately 1711]
Physical Description:
34 pages ; 35 cm
Collection:
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77. The blue lights / by R. Carrick ; after J.M.W. Turner, Esqre. R.A. ; shewing the progress of the printing.

The blue lights / by R. Carrick ; after J.M.W. Turner, Esqre. R.A. ; shewing the progress of the printing.
Creator:
Carrick, Robert, active 1853–1895
Date:
[1853?]
Physical Description:
27 prints in 1 volume : chromolithography volume 62 x 87 cm
Collection:
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78. Views in India, Saint Helena, and Car Nicobar, drawn from nature and on stone by Major John Luard.

Views in India, Saint Helena, and Car Nicobar, drawn from nature and on stone by Major John Luard.
Creator:
Luard, John, 1790–1875
Date:
[1838]
Physical Description:
1 v. (unpaged) ill. 37 cm.
Collection:
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79. Select illustrations of Hampshire : comprising picturesque views of the seats of the nobility & gentry, lodge entrances &c. / with descriptions by G.F. Prosser.

Select illustrations of Hampshire : comprising picturesque views of the seats of the nobility & gentry, lodge entrances &c. / with descriptions by G.F. Prosser.
Creator:
Prosser, George Frederick
Date:
1833
Physical Description:
[114] p., [53] leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
Collection:
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80. John V. Harrison & Co. : (successors to R. Wootten & Co.) : (late Josh. Barton) : glue manufacturers, Grange Road, Bermondsey.

John V. Harrison & Co. : (successors to R. Wootten & Co.) : (late Josh. Barton) : glue manufacturers, Grange Road, Bermondsey.
Creator:
John V. Harrison & Co.
Date:
[approximately 1840?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 7 x 9 cm
Collection:
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81. Constable & Compy : successor to John Meabry & Son : wholesale and retail tea, coffee & grocery warehouse : No. 1 Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London.

Constable & Compy : successor to John Meabry & Son : wholesale and retail tea, coffee & grocery warehouse : No. 1 Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London.
Creator:
Constable & Company (Firm : London, England)
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 100 x 70 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

82. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.

A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Creator:
Nightingall, Miles
Date:
[1775]
Physical Description:
8 pages ; 25 cm
Collection:
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83. In loving memory of Frederick Charles : the dear little son of Sidney and Edith Penny : who died February 12th, 1911 : aged 5 years and 11 months.

In loving memory of Frederick Charles : the dear little son of Sidney and Edith Penny : who died February 12th, 1911 : aged 5 years and 11 months.
Date:
1911
Physical Description:
1 folded card : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
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84. A new drawing book: by Ibbetson, Chamberlain, Angelica, &c.

A new drawing book: by Ibbetson, Chamberlain, Angelica, &c.
Creator:
Laurie, Richard Holmes
Date:
[1824]
Physical Description:
24 plates (33 ill.; incl. engr. t.-p.) 24 x 36 cm.
Collection:
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85. De humana physiognomonia : libri IIII ... / Io. Baptistae Portae Neapolitani.

De humana physiognomonia : libri IIII ... / Io. Baptistae Portae Neapolitani.
Creator:
Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615
Date:
1586
Physical Description:
265 [i.e. 272] p. : ill., port. ; 33 cm. (fol.)
Collection:
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86. The fables of Aesop, and others / with designs on wood, by Thomas Bewick.

The fables of Aesop, and others / with designs on wood, by Thomas Bewick.
Date:
1818
Physical Description:
xxiv, 376 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

87. A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821 / by James Hakewill ...

A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821 / by James Hakewill ...
Creator:
Hakewill, James, 1778–1843
Date:
1825
Physical Description:
1 p.l., 16, [41] p., 21 col. pl. ; fol. 32 cm.
Collection:
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88. London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563 [cartographic material] / Radulphus Aggus.

London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563 [cartographic material] / Radulphus Aggus.
Creator:
Agas, Ralph, 1545–1621
Date:
October 30th, 1789
Physical Description:
1 map ; 38 x 104 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

89. A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches : containing a faithful translation of that most noble and useful work of his Grace, William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle, entitled, The manner of feeding, dressing, and training of horses for the great saddle, and fitting them for the service of the field in time of war, or for the exercise and improvement of gentlemen in the Academy at home : a science peculiarly necessary throughout all Europe, and which has hitherto been so much neglected, or discouraged in England, that young gentlemen have been obliged to have recourse to foreign nations for this part of their education : with all the original copper-plates, in number forty-three, which were engrav'd by the best foreign masters, under his Grace's immediate care and inspection, and which are explained in the different lessons : and to give all the improvements that may be, this work is ornamented with head-pieces and initial letters, properly adapted to the subsequent chapters, and enlarged with an index.

A general system of horsemanship in all it's [sic] branches : containing a faithful translation of that most noble and useful work of his Grace, William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle, entitled, The manner of feeding, dressing, and training of horses for the great saddle, and fitting them for the service of the field in time of war, or for the exercise and improvement of gentlemen in the Academy at home : a science peculiarly necessary throughout all Europe, and which has hitherto been so much neglected, or discouraged in England, that young gentlemen have been obliged to have recourse to foreign nations for this part of their education : with all the original copper-plates, in number forty-three, which were engrav'd by the best foreign masters, under his Grace's immediate care and inspection, and which are explained in the different lessons : and to give all the improvements that may be, this work is ornamented with head-pieces and initial letters, properly adapted to the subsequent chapters, and enlarged with an index.
Creator:
Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592–1676
Date:
MDCCXLIII [1743]
Physical Description:
2 v. ([2], viii, [11]-142, [4] p., [84] leaves of plates; [2], 4, [4], 36, 33-138, [14] p., [22] leaves of plates) : ill. (engravings) ; 55cm. (fol.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

90. [Coffin furniture: manufacturers' pattern book].

[Coffin furniture: manufacturers' pattern book].
Date:
[ca. 1783]
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

91. The practical and devotional family Bible : the Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments according to the authorized version / with the ... commentaries of Henry and Scott ; condensed by the Rev. John M'Farlane ...

The practical and devotional family Bible : the Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments according to the authorized version / with the ... commentaries of Henry and Scott ; condensed by the Rev. John M'Farlane ...
Date:
1864
Physical Description:
[4], 944, 288, [12], 48 p., [30] leaves of plates : col. ill., maps (some col.) ; 34 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

92. North America, and the West Indies : a new map, wherin the British Empire and its limits, according to the definitive treaty of peace, in 1763, are accurately described, and the dominions possessed by the Spaniards, the French, & other European states : the whole compiled from all the new surveys, and authentic memoirs that have hitherto appeared.

North America, and the West Indies : a new map, wherin the British Empire and its limits, according to the definitive treaty of peace, in 1763, are accurately described, and the dominions possessed by the Spaniards, the French, & other European states : the whole compiled from all the new surveys, and authentic memoirs that have hitherto appeared.
Date:
[1764?]
Physical Description:
1 map : hand col., mounted on linen ; 103 x 116., folded to 20 x 14 cm., in case 20 x 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

93. The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms.

The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms.
Creator:
Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England)
Date:
[early 19th century]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 17 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

94. The ladies history of England : from the descent of Julius Cæsar, to the summer of 1780 : calculated for the use of the ladies of Great-Britain and Ireland : and likewise adapted to general use, entertainment, and instruction / by Charlotte Cowley ...

The ladies history of England : from the descent of Julius Cæsar, to the summer of 1780 : calculated for the use of the ladies of Great-Britain and Ireland : and likewise adapted to general use, entertainment, and instruction / by Charlotte Cowley ...
Creator:
Cowley, Charlotte
Date:
1780 [i.e. 1781]
Physical Description:
vi, 7-704, [12] p., [60] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., ports., maps. ; 38 cm.
Collection:
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95. A survey of the house, gardens & park of Claremount : one of the seats of the Right Honble. Lord Clive = Plan des jardins & parc de Claremount : une des maisons de plaisance de Mylord Clive ...

A survey of the house, gardens & park of Claremount : one of the seats of the Right Honble. Lord Clive = Plan des jardins & parc de Claremount : une des maisons de plaisance de Mylord Clive ...
Creator:
Rocque, John, -1762
Date:
1821
Physical Description:
1 map ; 25 x 50 cm., on sheet 39 x 59 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

96. Pocket watercolor box.

Pocket watercolor box.
Creator:
Winsor & Newton
Date:
[not before 1832]
Physical Description:
1 box ; 5 x 9 x 2 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

97. The family coach. A merry round game.

The family coach. A merry round game.
Date:
[1851]
Physical Description:
45 pieces (incl. col. ill.) 9 cm. and booklet (7, [1] p.) 14 cm. in case 11 x 15 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

98. A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia. Lately in the possession of the Earl of Orford at Houghton in Norfolk; with plans, elevations, sections, chimney pieces & ceilings ...

A Set of prints engraved after the most capital paintings in the collection of Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Russia. Lately in the possession of the Earl of Orford at Houghton in Norfolk; with plans, elevations, sections, chimney pieces & ceilings ...
Date:
1788
Physical Description:
2 v. 162 plates (incl. fronts., engr. t.-p.'s, ports. plans) on 133 leaves. 69 cm.
Collection:
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99. The Historical and local new Bath guide, containing an accurate description of the public buildings, institutions, and amusements of the city; with observations on the medicinal use of the Bath waters, by Sir George Smith Gibbes, M. D. ...

The Historical and local new Bath guide, containing an accurate description of the public buildings, institutions, and amusements of the city; with observations on the medicinal use of the Bath waters, by Sir George Smith Gibbes, M. D. ...
Date:
[ca. 1832]
Physical Description:
1 p. ., 176 (i. e. 182), [4] p. fold. front (map) plates, fold. plan. 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

100. Four views in Germany.

Four views in Germany.
Creator:
Papendiek, G. E. (George Ernest), 1788–1835
Date:
1820
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts