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1. Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ...

Whereas the game within the manor of Pinkhurst, and in several parts of the parishes of Itchingfield, Slinfold, Billingshurst, and Rudgwick, in the county of Sussex, has of late years, and up to the present time, been greatly destroyed by poachers, unqualified, and unlicenced persons ...
Date:
[1797]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 34 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England : Cullum, letter-press and copper-plate, printer, bookbinder, and stationer, to Their Majesties, Goldsmiths'-Street : Exeter : old-established genuine patent medicine warehouse.

The most extensive and cheapest establishment in the West of England : Cullum, letter-press and copper-plate, printer, bookbinder, and stationer, to Their Majesties, Goldsmiths'-Street : Exeter : old-established genuine patent medicine warehouse.
Creator:
Cullum (Firm)
Date:
[1840s?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 12 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. Hull Mechanics' Institute : the public and the members are respectfully informed that, on Thursday next, April 3rd, 1845, Mr. John Mayfield will deliver his lecture, "On the impossibility of deducing from abstract mathematical principles several important arrangements in the solar system" : and, on Thursday, April 10th, E.V. Rippingille, Esq., will deliver a lecture on painting.

Hull Mechanics' Institute : the public and the members are respectfully informed that, on Thursday next, April 3rd, 1845, Mr. John Mayfield will deliver his lecture, "On the impossibility of deducing from abstract mathematical principles several important arrangements in the solar system" : and, on Thursday, April 10th, E.V. Rippingille, Esq., will deliver a lecture on painting.
Creator:
Literary and Scientific Mechanics' Institute (Hull, England)
Date:
[1845]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 28 x 44 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Pike & Garnham, linen drapers, silk mercers & hosiers : 12, Red Lion Street, Holborn.

Pike & Garnham, linen drapers, silk mercers & hosiers : 12, Red Lion Street, Holborn.
Creator:
Pike & Garnham
Date:
[1830?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 90 x 70 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c. : Birkenhead : watches, clocks, jewellery and every description of fancy articles cleaned and repaired.

J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c. : Birkenhead : watches, clocks, jewellery and every description of fancy articles cleaned and repaired.
Date:
[1850?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 6 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

6. Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"

Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
Date:
[1850?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 14 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Crosse & Blackwell : purveyors by appointment to the Queen : Soho Square, London.

Crosse & Blackwell : purveyors by appointment to the Queen : Soho Square, London.
Creator:
Crosse & Blackwell
Date:
[1876?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustration ; 77 x 118 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Dison & Co., lace manufacturers : special appointment to their Royal Highnesses, the Princess Augusta, Duchess of Gloucester, Duchess of Kent and Duchess of Cambridge : 257, Regent Street, London.

Dison & Co., lace manufacturers : special appointment to their Royal Highnesses, the Princess Augusta, Duchess of Gloucester, Duchess of Kent and Duchess of Cambridge : 257, Regent Street, London.
Creator:
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Date:
[circa 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. Spurgeon's : registered cashmere capes from 12/9 to 5 guineas.

Spurgeon's : registered cashmere capes from 12/9 to 5 guineas.
Creator:
Roberts
Date:
[approximately 1870]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 120 x 90 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. [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

11. [Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].

[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939].
Date:
1939
Physical Description:
1 menu ; 19 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street.

Classes for oil painting, water colour and pencil drawing, &c., 46, Renfield Street.
Creator:
MacKenzie, David Maitland, 1800–1875
Date:
May, 1843
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. R. Ackermann, Junr's : established for the sale of sporting, prints, drawings & paintings : 191, Regent Street, London.

R. Ackermann, Junr's : established for the sale of sporting, prints, drawings & paintings : 191, Regent Street, London.
Creator:
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1793–1868
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 9 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent : , J.G. Christ & Co., No. 12 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden : London copper plate printers in gold, silver &c., & manufacturers of enamelled visiting and other cards-glazed and ornamental papers for drawing, painting etc.

By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent : , J.G. Christ & Co., No. 12 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden : London copper plate printers in gold, silver &c., & manufacturers of enamelled visiting and other cards-glazed and ornamental papers for drawing, painting etc.
Date:
[not after 1837]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 12 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. Skelton, copper plate printer : no. 8 Leicester Street, Leicester Square : opposite Sidney's Alley,

Skelton, copper plate printer : no. 8 Leicester Street, Leicester Square : opposite Sidney's Alley,
Creator:
Skelton, William, 1763–1848
Date:
[approximately 1800?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 10 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870.

Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870.
Creator:
Mansfield Stone Quarries
Date:
1870
Physical Description:
1 visiting card : photograph ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Trade cards for Van Houten's cocoa.

Trade cards for Van Houten's cocoa.
Creator:
Van Houten (Firm)
Date:
[ca. 1880?]
Physical Description:
3 trade cards : color illustrations, 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

18. The last glimpse of Erin.

The last glimpse of Erin.
Creator:
Moore, Thomas, 1779–1852
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 19 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary.

The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary.
Creator:
Leicester Society of Artists
Date:
[1891]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

20. Hinton & Lock : toy makers, at the sign of the Orange Tree, the corner of Craborn Alley, in Little Newport Street near Leicester Fields.

Hinton & Lock : toy makers, at the sign of the Orange Tree, the corner of Craborn Alley, in Little Newport Street near Leicester Fields.
Creator:
Darly, M. (Mary)
Date:
[not after 1778]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 26 x 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. Funeral biscuits : made by A. Butterworth, Confectioner, Ardwick.

Funeral biscuits : made by A. Butterworth, Confectioner, Ardwick.
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 biscuit wrapper ; 110 x 100 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Lady Fanny Flutter, at home on midsummer night : for waltzing and flirting, (the latter the natural consequence of the former).

Lady Fanny Flutter, at home on midsummer night : for waltzing and flirting, (the latter the natural consequence of the former).
Date:
circa 1800
Physical Description:
1 card ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. Project Ocean : Selfridges fish guide.

Project Ocean : Selfridges fish guide.
Date:
2011
Physical Description:
[56] pages : color illustrations ; 7 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. Surplus to requirement [kit] : the herbarium special edition box.

No cover image available
Creator:
Made Collective (Artist's group)
Date:
21 x 23 x 5 cm
Physical Description:
[Manchester] : [Made Collective], [2010]
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. [Trade catalog for Thomas Goode & Co.].

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1900?]
Physical Description:
16 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. A Happy New Year to You.

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1890]
Physical Description:
1 card : color illustrations ; 70 x 110 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. What we have we'll hold.

No cover image available
Date:
1898
Physical Description:
1 postcard : color illustrations ; 100 x 140 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. At a special committee of the Light-Horse Volunteers, held the 25th of October 1798.

No cover image available
Creator:
Great Britain. Army. London and Westminster Light House Volunteers
Date:
[1798]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. Morris & company's furniture prints : we have great pleasure in announcing to you that we are now able to reduce considerably the prices of our hand-printed cotton, linen, and worsted cloths ....

No cover image available
Creator:
Morris & Co. (London, England)
Date:
[188-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Doret, Yale BA 1968

30. The Worshipful the Mayor's (Wm. Burr, Esq.) Dejeuner : Wednesday, January 18th, 1860, the inauguration of the statue to Lord Clive, Founder of the British Empire in India.

No cover image available
Creator:
Lion Hotel (Shrewsbury, England)
Date:
[1860]
Physical Description:
1 invitation : illustrations ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. Rule Brittania : Brittania rules the waves : Briton never never never shall be slaves.

No cover image available
Date:
1898
Physical Description:
1 postcard : color illustrations ; 100 x 140 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. Roger W. Moss collection of manuscript, original art and printed material by and about Richard Shirley Smith, 1961-2011.

No cover image available
Creator:
Shirley Smith, Richard
Date:
1961-2011
Physical Description:
15 linear feet (circa 500 items)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Roger W. Moss, 2011

33. [Silhouette of a woman] / cut with common scissors by Mr. Seville.

No cover image available
Creator:
Seville, F. W., active 1821, artist
Date:
[approximately 1821]
Physical Description:
1 cutout on paper mounted on card : cut black paper silhouette ; irregularly cut 8 x 4 cm mounted on card 11 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Copper plate used to print a trade card for the Leather Bottle Hotel, Cobham, Kent.

No cover image available
Date:
1860s?
Physical Description:
1 printing plate : copper ; 9.7 x 13.3
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. [Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap-sheet of ships of the Royal Navy].

No cover image available
Date:
[ca. 1895]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. Escort card.

No cover image available
Date:
late 19th century
Physical Description:
1 card : illustrations ; 40 x 76 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. The centograph : the most simple, rapid and effective copying apparatus : 40-50 copies produced in 10 minutes : 100 copies can be taken from one negative, without press, without damping.

No cover image available
Creator:
Waterlow and Sons
Date:
[187-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. Daish's Family Hotel & Boarding House : (commanding extensive views of the sea) : Shanklin, Isle of Wight : families supplied with wines, spirits, bottles ales, porter, &c. &c.

No cover image available
Creator:
Daish's Family Hotel & Boarding House
Date:
[approximately 1840?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : illustrations ; 9 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. Trade card for W. Sandles King's Head Inn & Posting House (Bickham, Hant.).

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1833?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 11 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Trade card for the Leather Bottle Hotel, Cobham, Kent.

No cover image available
Date:
1860s?
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 9.1 x 12.6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Spillane's Hotel, Killarney.

No cover image available
Creator:
Spillane's Hotel (Kerry, Ireland)
Date:
[approximately 1860?]
Physical Description:
1 folded card ([6 pages]) : illustrations ; 12 c 19 cm, folded to 12 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

42. Fredk. Brookes, silhouette artist : Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

No cover image available
Creator:
Brookes, Frederick, active 1855
Date:
[approximately 1879]
Physical Description:
1 cutout on paper mounted on card : cut black paper silhouette ; irregularly cut 9 x 5 cm mounted on card 12 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. Album depicting service in Royal Air Force Squadron, no. 117.

No cover image available
Creator:
Hind, Anthony, active 1942–1945
Date:
1942-1945
Physical Description:
1 volume (60 pages) ; 24 x 33 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. [Die-cut embossed chromolithgraph scrap-sheet of the Mounted Troopers of the 1st Lifeguards].

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1890]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. [Postcard with the silhouette of a man on front].

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1900]
Physical Description:
1 cutout on paper mounted on card : cut black paper silhouette ; irregularly cut 6 x 5 cm mounted on card 15 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. Daylight jobbery : ephemera to 1985 / by Libanus Press.

No cover image available
Creator:
Libanus Press
Date:
[1986?]
Physical Description:
1 box (26, [1] leaves) : ill. (some col.) ; 34 x 24 x 5 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Roger W. Moss.

47. J. Martin & Co. : wholesale & retail furriers : 181, High Street, Southampton.

No cover image available
Creator:
J. Martin & Co.
Date:
[approximately 1845?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 8 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. [Postcard with a silhouette of a woman in a hat mounted on front].

No cover image available
Date:
[approximately 1899]
Physical Description:
1 cutout on paper mounted on card : cut black paper silhouette ; irregularly cut 9 x 6 cm mounted on card 14 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. Collection of blank visiting cards.

No cover image available
Date:
1930s or 1940s?
Physical Description:
4 boxes ; each approximately 8.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. Season's greetings, 1939.

No cover image available
Creator:
National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis (Great Britain)
Date:
1939
Physical Description:
1 sheet (25 seals) : color ; sheet 11 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts