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Rare Books and Manuscripts
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20,185
Reference Library
175
Creator
Christie & Manson
126
Christie, James, 1773–1831
118
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
104
Christie, Manson & Woods
77
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
70
Britton, John, 1771–1857
52
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
50
Clark, Thomas A
50
Dilnot, John
50
Phillips, H., -1840
42
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
41
Bush, Tracey
39
Rocque, John, -1762
37
Sackett, Colin
37
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
35
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
32
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
32
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
31
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
30
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
29
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979
On-site Access
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20,185
Accessible by appointment in the Reference Library
175
Image Use
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20,185
Image Available
Unavailable
19,518
Available
667
New Additions
2023-2024
158
Classification
Books
16,337
Archives & Manuscripts
736
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
657
Prints
644
Maps & Atlas (printed)
432
Music (printed)
243
Periodicals
180
Articles & Chapters
174
Drawings & Watercolors
136
Postcards
127
Photographs
116
Visual Materials
65
Maps & Atlases (manuscript)
36
Musical Sound Recordings
6
Videos
6
Paintings
3
Computer Files
1
Dissertations & Theses
1
Kits
1
Creator Gender
unknown
20,182
female
3
Period
19th century
11,052
20th century
4,033
18th century
2,515
21st century
902
17th century
484
15th century
320
16th century
177
14th century
2
13th century
1
Materials & Techniques
wove paper
22
ceramic (material)
11
daguerreotype (process)
9
molding (forming)
9
watercolor (paint)
8
ink
6
albumen process
5
paper
5
engraving (action)
4
graphite (color)
4
silk (textile)
4
graphite (mineral)
3
lithography
3
weaving
3
cardboard
2
glue
2
graphite
2
ivory (material)
2
laid paper
2
photographic paper
2
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Materials & Techniques
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Work Type
wood engraving
1,809
engraving
1,318
lithograph
1,214
ephemera
1,090
aquatint
1,036
artists' book
898
auction catalog
775
chromolithograph
649
etching
545
woodcut
424
map
420
armorial bookplates (provenance)
353
accordion fold format (binding)
327
private press books (publishing)
315
photograph
312
exhibition catalog
305
photomechanical print
302
recreation
295
drawing book
268
memorial card
261
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Subject Terms
Artists' books -- Great Britain.
856
Art auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs.
669
Art -- Private collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs.
663
Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770–1859 -- Bookplate.
601
Painting, European -- Catalogs.
442
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
418
London Institution -- Ownership.
344
Upcott, William, 1779–1845 -- Autograph.
339
Incunabula in Yale Library.
295
Mourning customs -- Great Britain.
284
Painting, British -- Catalogs.
271
Grief.
264
Drawing -- Technique.
249
Werther, Frederick, 1881– -- Ownership.
248
Great Britain -- Social life and customs.
229
Private press books -- England -- London -- Specimens.
226
Women in natural history.
211
Great Britain -- Description and travel.
188
Satire, English.
184
Decorative arts -- Catalogs.
166
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Subject Period
19th century
1,400
20th century
503
18th century
308
17th century
88
16th century
59
21st century
35
15th century
26
11th century
7
15th and 16th centuries
4
12th century
3
Alfred, 871-899
3
13th century
2
14th century
2
17th-18th centuries
2
Description and travel
2
Elizabeth II
2
Silurian
2
To 500
2
To 510 B.C
2
16th century,
1
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Associated Places
Great Britain
4,358
England
1,946
London
1,168
London (England)
481
France
304
United States
242
Italy
216
Edinburgh (Scotland)
188
Scotland
183
Europe
127
Edinburgh
124
Ireland
122
India
121
Wales
115
Oxford (England)
92
Germany
88
Waltham Saint Lawrence
76
Switzerland
73
Spain
64
Paris (France)
63
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Associated People
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
87
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
72
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926–
41
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
39
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
35
Jesus Christ
32
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769–1821
32
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
30
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
29
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
29
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769–1852
29
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841–1910
26
Shirley Smith, Richard
24
Raphael, 1483–1520
23
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
23
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895–1952
21
West, Benjamin, 1738–1820
20
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762–1830
19
Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1861
18
George V, King of Great Britain, 1865–1936
18
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Exhibition History
Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978)
123
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
86
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
83
Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977)
62
Wilde Americk - Discovery and Exploration of the New World, 1500-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-09-27 - 2001-09-27)
54
The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)
43
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
30
The Mapmaker's Art: 300 Years of British Cartography (Yale Center for British Art, January 17, 1989-March 12, 1989)
17
Making History - Antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007 (Yale Center for British Art, 2012-02-02 - 2012-05-27)
16
A Decade of Gifts and Acquisitions (Yale Center for British Art, 2017-06-01 - 2017-08-13)
14
Adapting the Eye: an archive of the British in India, 1770-1830 (Yale Center for British Art, 2011-10-11 - 2011-12-31)
13
Ocean Flowers (Yale Center for British Art, 2004-06-12 - 2004-08-08)
13
Instruction and Delight: Children's Games from the Ellen and Arthur Liman Collection (Yale Center for British Art, January 17, 2019-May 23, 2019)
12
Unto this Last: Two Hundred Years of John Ruskin (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-09-05 - 2019-12-08)
9
Art in Focus : Blue (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-04-05 - 2019-08-11)
7
Britannia & Muscovy: English Silver at the Court of the Tsars (Yale Center for British Art, May 24, 2006-September 10, 2006)
7
Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his Worlds (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-09-27 - 2007-12-30)
5
Eileen Hogan : Personal Geographies (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-05-09 - 2019-08-11)
5
Spreading Canvas - Eighteenth - Century British Marine Painting (Yale Center for British Art, 2016-09-09 - 2016-12-04)
5
Captive Bodies: British Prisons, 1750-1900 (Yale Center for British Art, 2018-08-27 - 2018-12-17)
4
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Credit Line
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Celia Hopkinson in memory of her father Frederick Herbert Dawson and grandmother Plessy Dawson
219
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977
164
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David and Judith Ross
161
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Roger W. Moss.
136
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961.
129
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Neale Albert, Yale JD 1961, and Margaret Albert.
117
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer
95
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.
87
Yale Center for British Art, acquired with funds from the Bequest of Daniel S. Kalk
72
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957
69
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the artist
55
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Alan Richards, Yale BA 1967, JD 1972
49
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman
44
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jack W. C. Hagstrom, M.D.
44
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Duncan and Lisa Robinson
33
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
30
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus
27
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules D. Prown, MAH 1971
27
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Michael D. Coe, Yale MAH 1968
25
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler.
23
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Language
English
17,481
French
532
Latin
367
German
266
Italian
131
Dutch
50
No linguistic content
39
Undetermined
34
Spanish
23
English, Middle (1100-1500)
10
Swedish
10
French, Middle (ca. 1300-1600)
9
Welsh
9
German, Middle High (ca. 1050-1500)
8
Japanese
6
Multiple languages
6
Portuguese
5
Russian
5
Danish
4
Efik
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Pierce, Constance, born 1946
Sketchbook,
1995
202
In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford
1905
203
In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885
1885
204
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert
1825
205
Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
[early 19th century]
206
Simpson's-in-the-Strand
Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern
1960
207
Alexander McBean & Sons
Billhead recording clothing purchased by George W. Humphreys, Esq. from, Alexander McBean & Sons, clothiers, Inverness
1900
208
Bill for assorted coats, hose, and other clothing
1673
209
William's return
[18th century]
210
Barrett, B., Mr., active 1847
Bill for school expenses for F. Blanchard at B. Barrett's boarding school, Great Yarmouth
1847
211
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Plunge
[2010]
212
Wood, Charles H., fl. 1840–1870
[Engraved shell depicting the Great Eastern steamship]
[ca. 1859]
213
J. Lyons & Company
Menu
1934
214
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
215
Specimens of articles in common use
between 1840 and 1860?
216
Happy may they birthday be
[1880?]
217
In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton
1898
218
Dilnot, John
[Set of three postcards made to accompany "Estate : a book of collected drawings."]
1991
219
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
220
Wainwright and Watkins (Firm : Hereford, England)
[Bill from Wainwright and Watkins for Sir J.G. Cotterell, 1812]
1812
221
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
222
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a man and a brother?"
not before 1787
223
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
224
John R. Purssell & Comp.
John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey
[between 1850 and 1875?]
225
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge
[approximately 1845]
226
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one
1879
227
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
228
Register of criminal offenders in Nottingham, England
circa 1879-circa 1921
229
The gift receive the deed approved ..
mid-19th century
230
Thompson, Miss, active 1889
Bill for school expenses for Mr. Bryans from Miss Thompson, 17 and 18 Holland Road, Brighton
April 1889
231
Walter, John
A tour in North Wales
1817
232
Wright, James, coach builder
Billhead recording repairs to the carriages of Sir George Musgrave in Penrith,Cumbria, from March, 1864 to January, 1865
1864-1865
233
Leighton, Clare, 1898–1989
Clare Leighton collection,
1949-1953
234
[Panorama of popular printed images]
[circa 1680]
235
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia"
1955
236
Cracknall, James
Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830
1830
237
[Silver metallic cut paper album card]
[approximately 1880]
238
Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439–1502
Trattato di architectura civile e militare
not after 1521
239
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
240
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
241
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
242
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
243
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
244
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
245
Crompton, Henrietta Matilda, 1793–1881
North & south Devonshire
1840
246
Fenton, Ellen, b. ca. 1813
Ellen Fenton diaries
1854-1862
247
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England)
Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight
[late 19th century]
248
In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917
1917
249
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
250
Frock me (London, England)
Frock me
[2013]
251
Turrill, John
J. Turrill, manufacturer of dressings cases, writing desks, leather travelling cases, work boxes, &c.
[between 1830 and 1840?]
252
Holmes & Griffin (Firm : London, England)
[Bill of receipt for the purchase of a sedan chair by W. Murdoch of Madeira, London, 1788]
1788
253
King's Lodge Academy (Exeter, England)
Bill for school expenses at King's Lodge Academy, Exeter, to be paid to the Messrs. Quicke
1850
254
Crystal Palace Company (Sydenham, London, England)
Crystal Palace season ticket, 1855
[1855]
255
Bill from the Daily Post Waggon Office, Edinburgh for carriage expenses fo Mr. G. Alexander, Banff
4th November, 1812
256
My heart is where thou art!
mid-19th century
257
Dashwood, Charles, 1787–1832
Journal in Portugal, Spain and France
1812-1814
258
Cockburn, Julie
[Beetles book]
[2002]
259
Sedgwick, James
Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811
1811
260
Land tax bill for William Bourn, April 5th, 1798
1798
261
Fairbrother, Jessa
Green garden trilogy I
2014-2017
262
Egerton, Daniel Thomas, 1797–1842
Egerton's views in Mexico
July 1st, 1840
263
Banks, Sarah Sophia, 1744–1818
Sir Joseph Banks's fishery book of the River Witham in Lincolnshire
1784-1800
264
J.R. Taylor & Sons (Bournemouth, England)
[Billhead of J.R. Taylor & Sons, butchers in Bournemouth and Westbourne, for purchases made by the late Rev. Sawyer, of Heather Lodge, 1913]
1913
265
Anchor Line (Firm)
Programme of events, Sunday, February 9th, 1930
1930
266
Royal Hotel (Oban, Scotland)
Royal Hotel, Oban
[1895?]
267
[Photographic postcards of actors and scenes from "The Girls of Gottenberg."]
[approximately 1907]
268
A packet of carefully selected Christmas cards, suitable for young or old, by the celebrated makers, Marcus Ward & Co.
[1875?]
269
Percy, Samuel, approximately 1753–1819
Horatio Nelson
circa 1810
270
A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
mid-19th century
271
W. Burt scrapbook
1820s?-1867 (bulk 1820s)
272
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
273
Sarah Annette Jones photograph album
1853-1855
274
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
275
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, December 20, 1947
1947
276
In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn
1865
277
Salt, Henry, 1780–1827
Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt
1809
278
A souvenir frae bonny Scotland
[1930?]
279
Gilmour, Chris, 1973–
Lambretta Li 125
2004
280
Lucknow from the Gomti
1826
281
The British tourist
[1830s?]
282
Tobin, George, 1768–1838
Views in St. Helena
[Nov. 1, 1815]
283
Hafod Arms Hotel (Ceredigion, Wales)
[Printed invoice and promotional handbill of Hafod Arms Hotel]
[184-?]
284
Vigevano, Guido da, approximately 1280–approximately 1350
Liber acquisitionis Te[r]re Sa[n]te de ultra mare
1375
285
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Called to the rescue
[1880]
286
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]
287
Miller & Sons (London, England)
[Billhead of Miller & Sons, candle merchants, London]
[between 1830 and 1850?]
288
T. Daft & Son (Birmingham, England)
T. Daft & Son, manufacturers of metallic hot-houses and every description of horticultural buildings
approximately 1850
289
Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine
mid-19th century
290
Lawrence & Co. (London, England)
Lawrence & Co.'s cheap clothing establishment
[not before 1882]
291
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester
1881
292
National Panorama (London, England)
National Panorama, 21, York Street, Westminster
[1883?]
293
To be disposed of
[approximately 1850]
294
Hyakunin isshu karuta
late 18th century?
295
Pollard, G.
Letter
1928 April 13th
296
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
297
Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me
mid-19th century
298
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Leda and the swan
[2011]
299
Westminster Hotel (Chester, England)
The Westminster Hotel
[189-?]
300
Probert, John, active 1764
A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady
1767
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