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1. Letter to John Thomas Smith.

Letter to John Thomas Smith.
Creator:
Constable, John, 1776–1837
Date:
1797, between January 16 and March 23
Physical Description:
1 item (1 p.) : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Album of pressed seaweed specimens.

Album of pressed seaweed specimens.
Creator:
Mathiss, Madeleine
Date:
1869
Physical Description:
1 volume (30 leaves) ; 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.

Bill for school expenses for Jean Cockburn, at Mrs. Waldie's school, Hendersyde.
Creator:
Waldie, Mrs., active 1808
Date:
1808
Physical Description:
1 sheets ; 16 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements / Levinstein, Limited, Blackley, Manchester.

Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements / Levinstein, Limited, Blackley, Manchester.
Creator:
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Date:
1914?
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 23 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.

Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.
Creator:
M. &. H. Corps
Date:
[1848]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 18 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. A tour in North Wales.

A tour in North Wales.
Creator:
Walter, John
Date:
1817
Physical Description:
1 volume (184, 15 pages) : illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of Sir George Musgrave in Penrith,Cumbria, from March, 1864 to January, 1865.

Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of Sir George Musgrave in Penrith,Cumbria, from March, 1864 to January, 1865.
Creator:
Wright, James, coach builder
Date:
1864-1865
Physical Description:
[4] pages : illustrations ; 34 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. Scotch scenery, circa 1814.

Scotch scenery, circa 1814.
Creator:
Crompton, Elizabeth Jane, 1791–1869
Date:
circa 1814
Physical Description:
1 v. ([35] leaves) : ill. ; 26 x 37 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. [Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]

[Billhead of Swaine, Alport & Lowthian, distillers, London, recording gin purchased by Thomas Tebbitt, 1828]
Creator:
Swaine, Alport & Lothian (London, England)
Date:
1828
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 11 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford.

Bill for school expenses for C. Lamb, to be paid to Edwin R. Dibben, Classical School, Mount Pleasant, Sleaford.
Creator:
Classical School (Mount Pleasant, Sleaford, England)
Date:
1880
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 24 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. Stencils.

Stencils.
Date:
late 19th century
Physical Description:
91 items
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon.

Receipt for purchase of a grave in the cemetery in Widnes, England, for Henry Dixon.
Date:
1918
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. Catherine Hamilton commonplace book.

Catherine Hamilton commonplace book.
Creator:
Hamilton, Catherine
Date:
1822-1880
Physical Description:
1 volume (94 pages) : illustrations ; 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. Helmingham herbal and bestiary.

Helmingham herbal and bestiary.
Date:
circa 1500
Physical Description:
1 v. ([20] leaves, with 1 blank leaf) : ill. ; 45 x 32 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.

Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Creator:
Smallwood, B.
Date:
180-?
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 13 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. [Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]

[Advertisement for patent doors, windows, & shutters for the prevention of burglary]
Date:
[1817?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 32 x 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.

Bills for school expenses for Miss Gleason, to be paid to Amy Godfreys, Vernon Street, Derby.
Creator:
Godfreys, Amy, active 1879
Date:
1878-1879
Physical Description:
2 items ; 26 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets.

Isaac Collis album of pawnbroker's tickets.
Creator:
Collis, Isaac Mossop, 1852 or 1853–
Date:
1879-1881
Physical Description:
1 volume (approximately 250 tickets) ; 14 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester.

Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester.
Creator:
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Date:
1881
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 27 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].

[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Creator:
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
Date:
1888
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 18 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. 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.
Date:
between 1792 and 1818?
Physical Description:
1 admission ticket ; 8 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Letter : London, England to J. W. Crosby, Shirley, 1928 April 13th.

Letter : London, England to J. W. Crosby, Shirley, 1928 April 13th.
Creator:
Pollard, G.
Date:
1928 April 13th
Physical Description:
1 item (1 page) ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. William Field scrapbook.

No cover image available
Creator:
Field, William, 1854–1932
Date:
1895
Physical Description:
1 v. (68 p.) ; 47 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. Joseph Wright notebook.

Joseph Wright notebook.
Creator:
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797
Date:
1775-1780
Physical Description:
1 v. : ill. ; 32 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Arthur Weyhe

25. Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing.

Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing.
Date:
1673
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 23 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.

Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 17 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.

Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.
Creator:
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Date:
1843
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 25 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. [Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].

[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London].
Creator:
Miller & Sons (London, England)
Date:
[between 1830 and 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 17 x 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. Letters of administration of William Morgan.

Letters of administration of William Morgan.
Date:
1781
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 17 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.

Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn.
Creator:
B. B. B
Date:
1860
Physical Description:
[13] leaves ; 18 x 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. A survey and description of the principal harbours : with their accommodation and conveniences for erecting, moaring, securing and refitting the Navy Royal of England via the rivers of Thames and Medway, containing Chatham and Sheerness Dockyards on the latter, and Woolwich and Deptford on the former : also the port of Portsmouth and Southampton water, with the dockyard on the former, Plymouth sound with the coast of Devonshire to Torbay, with the late erected new dockyard at Hamoze & the Navy Office near Tower-Hill, London : illustrated by general planns and proper views or prospects of each place to which the particular buildings thereof are confin'd : together with an account of the improvements which have been made at each yard since the Revolution, 1688, giving a numericall account of the several kinds of buildings with their quantity and value which by an estimate rate they may be accounted worth to the nation : also an account of the nature and usefullness of the late erected New Docks at Portsmouth and the yard at Plymouth.

A survey and description of the principal harbours : with their accommodation and conveniences for erecting, moaring, securing and refitting the Navy Royal of England via the rivers of Thames and Medway, containing Chatham and Sheerness Dockyards on the latter, and Woolwich and Deptford on the former : also the port of Portsmouth and Southampton water, with the dockyard on the former, Plymouth sound with the coast of Devonshire to Torbay, with the late erected new dockyard at Hamoze & the Navy Office near Tower-Hill, London : illustrated by general planns and proper views or prospects of each place to which the particular buildings thereof are confin'd : together with an account of the improvements which have been made at each yard since the Revolution, 1688, giving a numericall account of the several kinds of buildings with their quantity and value which by an estimate rate they may be accounted worth to the nation : also an account of the nature and usefullness of the late erected New Docks at Portsmouth and the yard at Plymouth.
Creator:
Dummer, Edmund, -1712
Date:
1698
Physical Description:
1 volume (157 leaves) : illustrations, maps, plans ; 53 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. [Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55].

[Billhead of John R. Barklie, Proprietor, 99 Grafton Street, Dublin for items purchased by Mrs. Brewster of 9 Prince Edwards Terrace on March 15/55].
Creator:
Barklie, John R.
Date:
1855
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 30 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. Fortune teller's notebook.

Fortune teller's notebook.
Date:
[1829?]
Physical Description:
1 volume (15 pages) : illustrations ; 11 cm, in boards 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday : illuminated with miniatures.

Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday : illuminated with miniatures.
Creator:
Morton, Edward
Date:
1888
Physical Description:
1 volume (10 leaves) ; 36 x 30 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. [Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].

[Billhead of H.J. Simkin, carver & gilder, London, for the purchase of picture frames by Mr. Stevenson].
Creator:
Simkin, Henry James, -1896
Date:
1891
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 14 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. [Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel].

[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel].
Creator:
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
Date:
[184-?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 17 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.

Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.
Creator:
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Date:
1820
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 16 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828.

Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828.
Creator:
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Date:
1828
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 17 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst.

Licence to drive a motor car or cycle for Frank Wickham of Woolbeding Rectory Cottage, Midhurst.
Creator:
West Sussex (England). County Council
Date:
1916
Physical Description:
1 licence ; 7 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed.

Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed.
Creator:
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Date:
1837
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 26 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition : commencing 10 July 1732, ending 18 Augt. 1732.

Iter boreale, or, The northern expedition : commencing 10 July 1732, ending 18 Augt. 1732.
Creator:
Tracy, Thomas
Date:
1732
Physical Description:
1 volume (60 pages) : pen and black ink ; 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. [Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783].

[Bill of receipt by John Lingley, for the purchase of beer by Captain Richey, 1783].
Creator:
Lingley, John (Brewer)
Date:
1783
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 77 x 172 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. John Hearne commonplace book.

John Hearne commonplace book.
Creator:
Hearne, John, 1795 or 6–1849
Date:
1820-1849
Physical Description:
1 v. ([28], 292 p., with blanks) : ill. ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. [Billhead of Francis M. Herring, chemist].

[Billhead of Francis M. Herring, chemist].
Creator:
Herring, Francis M.
Date:
1849
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 19 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. [Bill of receipt for the purchase of a sedan chair by W. Murdoch of Madeira, London, 1788]

[Bill of receipt for the purchase of a sedan chair by W. Murdoch of Madeira, London, 1788]
Creator:
Holmes & Griffin (Firm : London, England)
Date:
1788
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 21 x 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. Bill for school expenses at King's Lodge Academy, Exeter, to be paid to the Messrs. Quicke.

Bill for school expenses at King's Lodge Academy, Exeter, to be paid to the Messrs. Quicke.
Creator:
King's Lodge Academy (Exeter, England)
Date:
1850
Physical Description:
4 unnumbered pages ; 23 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. Crystal Palace season ticket, 1855.

Crystal Palace season ticket, 1855.
Creator:
Crystal Palace Company (Sydenham, London, England)
Date:
[1855]
Physical Description:
1 admission ticket ; 47 x 86 mm, in folded wallet 55 x 92 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. Billhead recording shoes purchased by Mr. Roberts from P. Roche, boot maker, Liverpool.

Billhead recording shoes purchased by Mr. Roberts from P. Roche, boot maker, Liverpool.
Creator:
Roche, Patrick (Bootmaker)
Date:
1850
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 12 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. Notebook of recipes and taxidermic instructions.

Notebook of recipes and taxidermic instructions.
Date:
1830-1834
Physical Description:
1 v. ([68] p.) ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. A journal of a voyage to Madrass : in the year of our Lord Christ, 1761 : manuscript / by Richard Rose, Leiutenant [sic] in the 96th Regiment of Foot.

A journal of a voyage to Madrass : in the year of our Lord Christ, 1761 : manuscript / by Richard Rose, Leiutenant [sic] in the 96th Regiment of Foot.
Creator:
Rose, Richard, 1728–1770
Date:
1761
Physical Description:
1 volume ([6], 80 pages) : illustrations ; 33 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts