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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. 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

7. Views in Rome and its environs.

Views in Rome and its environs.
Creator:
Lear, Edward, 1812–1888
Date:
1841
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. Alphabet.

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

10. No. [blank] of Liber studiorum : illustrative of landscape compositions, viz, historical, mountainous, pastoral, marine, and architectural / by J.M.W. Turner, R.A.

No. [blank] of Liber studiorum : illustrative of landscape compositions, viz, historical, mountainous, pastoral, marine, and architectural / by J.M.W. Turner, R.A.
Creator:
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
Date:
[1807-1819]
Physical Description:
71 prints : mezzotint and etching ; plate marks 216 x 305 mm or smaller, on sheets 270 x 400 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. I am thine love.

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

19. Apolla Quadrille Party

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

20. Souvenir greeting card.

Souvenir greeting card.
Date:
[approximately 1890]
Physical Description:
1 greeting card : color illustrations ; 9 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. Violettes du 20 Mars 1815 / Cana fecit.

Violettes du 20 Mars 1815 / Cana fecit.
Creator:
Canu, Jean Dominique Etienne, 1768–
Date:
20 Mars 1815
Physical Description:
1 print : hand colored engraving. ; 14 x 10 cm, on sheet 25 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. Will of Patrick Lynch.

Will of Patrick Lynch.
Creator:
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Date:
1781
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 17 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. 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

24. Till the boys come home : (keep the home fires burning).

Till the boys come home : (keep the home fires burning).
Date:
1914 or 1915
Physical Description:
1 printed handkerchief : cotton ; 48 x 48 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. Butterflies : collection one / Hannah Brown.

Butterflies : collection one / Hannah Brown.
Creator:
Brown, Hannah (Bookbinder)
Date:
made in 2011
Physical Description:
9 origami butterflies ; in wooden box 13 x 13 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, acquired with funds from the Bequest of Daniel S. Kalk

26. 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:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria : the view, painted by Henry Aston Barker and assistants, from drawings taken on the spot by Mr. Burford, is now exhibiting in the great rotunda of the Panorama, Leicester Square.

Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria : the view, painted by Henry Aston Barker and assistants, from drawings taken on the spot by Mr. Burford, is now exhibiting in the great rotunda of the Panorama, Leicester Square.
Creator:
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Date:
1814
Physical Description:
1 print : woodcut and letterpress ; sheet 40 x 30 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. First lessons in plain sewing for home or school.

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

29. Panorama, Leicester Square : now exhibiting, in the first circle, Paris : and in the second circle is exhibiting a painting of Edinburgh and the surrounding country ...

Panorama, Leicester Square : now exhibiting, in the first circle, Paris : and in the second circle is exhibiting a painting of Edinburgh and the surrounding country ...
Creator:
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Date:
1805
Physical Description:
1 print : woodcut and letterpress ; sheet 27 x 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. 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

31. Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society : all profits divided among the policyholders : a great bonus-yielding office : funds £21,000,000 : annual revenue £2,250,000 : prospectuses on application : head office: Edinburgh-9 St. Andrew Square : London : 28 Cornhill, E.C.., and 5 Waterloo Place, S.W.

Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual LIfe Assurance Society : all profits divided among the policyholders : a great bonus-yielding office : funds £21,000,000 : annual revenue £2,250,000 : prospectuses on application : head office: Edinburgh-9 St. Andrew Square : London : 28 Cornhill, E.C.., and 5 Waterloo Place, S.W.
Creator:
Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society
Date:
[approximately 1914]
Physical Description:
1 bookmark : illustrations ; 15 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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

35. May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!

May nothing cloud your Xmas day, or interrupt its glee, but may its joys con-neck-tie-dly be collared all by thee!
Date:
[approximately 1875?]
Physical Description:
1 Christmas card : color illustrations ; 6 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. [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

37. Valentine card.

Valentine card.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. 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

39. A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship : a fine single-stone brilliant, and other diamond rings : gold repeating, and other watches, one by Graham : Dresden, Brussels, and fine point ruffles : gold-headed canes, swords, fine cameos and intaglios : and a number of other curious and valuable articles of an eminent physician, lately deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Hutchins, at his rooms in King-Street and Hart-Street, Covent-Garden, on Thursday, the 22nd of May 1783, punctually at twelve o'clock.

A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship : a fine single-stone brilliant, and other diamond rings : gold repeating, and other watches, one by Graham : Dresden, Brussels, and fine point ruffles : gold-headed canes, swords, fine cameos and intaglios : and a number of other curious and valuable articles of an eminent physician, lately deceased : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Hutchins, at his rooms in King-Street and Hart-Street, Covent-Garden, on Thursday, the 22nd of May 1783, punctually at twelve o'clock.
Creator:
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
Date:
[1783]
Physical Description:
4 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. Angelo's infantry sword exercise : established by the Prince Regent's command / the figures by I.A. Atkinson ; engraved by I. Robinson.

Angelo's infantry sword exercise : established by the Prince Regent's command / the figures by I.A. Atkinson ; engraved by I. Robinson.
Creator:
Angelo, Henry, 1780–1852
Date:
Octr. 1, 1816
Physical Description:
1 print : hand-colored engraving ; platemark 74 x 53, on sheet 76 x 55 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. Main Vista South : Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea.

Main Vista South : Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea.
Date:
1951
Physical Description:
1 postcard : b/w ; 10 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you.

T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. A couple of hundred just to go with : wishing you a ton of real Xmas joy.

A couple of hundred just to go with : wishing you a ton of real Xmas joy.
Creator:
London & County Banking Company
Date:
1900
Physical Description:
1 card : illustrations ; 24 x 9 cm folded to 12 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. 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

45. My heart is where thou art!

My heart is where thou art!
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

46. Album of cut-paper flowers.

Album of cut-paper flowers.
Creator:
C. P. A. F
Date:
1842-1849
Physical Description:
1 volume (94 pictures) ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

47. Rock me to sleep Teddy.

Rock me to sleep Teddy.
Creator:
John Thridgould & Co.
Date:
[approximately 1905]
Physical Description:
1 postcard : color illustrations ; 15 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

48. 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

49. 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

50. Love has triumphed.

Love has triumphed.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 14 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

51. Select meditations and reflections on death : with other select pieces.

Select meditations and reflections on death : with other select pieces.
Creator:
Salisbury, W. T
Date:
circa 1782-1792
Physical Description:
1 volume (approximately 300 pages) ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

52. Wm. Walker & Son : family grocers & wine merchants : net cash : price list : 78 Main Street, Wexford.

Wm. Walker & Son : family grocers & wine merchants : net cash : price list : 78 Main Street, Wexford.
Creator:
Wm Walker & Son (Firm)
Date:
1891
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 29 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

53. 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

54. 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.

55. [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

56. In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth : who died at Brewster Bill, Ardenside, on November 6th, 1944 : aged 83 years.

In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth : who died at Brewster Bill, Ardenside, on November 6th, 1944 : aged 83 years.
Date:
1944
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

57. Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each.

Archbald, the property of Mr. George Wilson, of Walkington, will serve mares this season, 1839, at one guinea and a-half each.
Date:
[1839]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

58. Advertisement for Young's London Drapery House.

Advertisement for Young's London Drapery House.
Creator:
Young's London Drapery House (Firm : Tynemouth and Whitley)
Date:
1886
Physical Description:
1 sheet (1 page) : illustrations ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

59. Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables.

Album of cartes-de-visite depicting royalty of Britain and Europe and other contemporary notables.
Date:
1860-1862
Physical Description:
1 album (50 photographs) ; 15 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

60. 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.

61. A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too : long has tried your love to claim and vows twill e'er be true. They say at once you will incline to be my faithful Valentine.

A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too : long has tried your love to claim and vows twill e'er be true. They say at once you will incline to be my faithful Valentine.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

62. 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

63. 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.

64. A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.

A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

65. 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

66. Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War.

Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War.
Date:
[approximately 1854]
Physical Description:
3 cards : illustrations ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

67. In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning : who departed this life, May 5th, 1874 : aged 61 years : interred at Barking, Essex, May 10th, 1874.

In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning : who departed this life, May 5th, 1874 : aged 61 years : interred at Barking, Essex, May 10th, 1874.
Date:
1874
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 78 x 116 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

68. Grant of exclusive right of burial.

Grant of exclusive right of burial.
Creator:
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator
Date:
1864
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

69. [Silver metallic cut paper album card].

[Silver metallic cut paper album card].
Date:
[approximately 1880]
Physical Description:
1 album card : chromolithograph ; 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

70. Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.

Tazza, with representation of Heracles and the Garden of the Hesperides.
Creator:
Wyon, Edward William, 1811?-1885
Date:
1851
Physical Description:
1 tazza : cast iron ; diameter 33 cm (43 cm including handles), height 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961.

71. 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

72. 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.

73. Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent.

Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

74. 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

75. 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

76. Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.

Caesalpinoid legume, possibly a species of Caesalpinia L.; Blackburn's Earth Boring Beetle (Geotrupes blackburnii), Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella septumpunctata), Purple Emperor (Apatura iris), (Lepidoptera Hesperiidae) and (Nymphalidae cf. Haematera); shells, from left: (Cypraea ocellata L. 1758), (Conus marmoreus L. 1758), and (Semicassis granulate Born, 1778), from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Creator:
Bolton, James, active 1775–1795
Date:
circa 1768
Physical Description:
1 drawing : watercolor and gouache over graphite, on parchment ; sheet 23 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, in honor of Jane and Richard C. Levin, President of Yale University (1993-2013)

77. In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn : who died January 27th, 1865 : aged 34 years.

In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn : who died January 27th, 1865 : aged 34 years.
Date:
1865
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

78. Goodall's Royal Bezique register.

Goodall's Royal Bezique register.
Creator:
C. Goodall & Son
Date:
[approximately 1900]
Physical Description:
1 Bezique register : color illustrations ; 80 x 100 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

79. Sarah Annette Jones photograph album.

Sarah Annette Jones photograph album.
Date:
1853-1855
Physical Description:
1 volume (78 photographs) ; 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

80. 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.

81. 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

82. To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light : and thy eventide like the sun which only sets to rise again in renewed splendour.

To my daughter, may the morn of thy existence be unclouded, thy noontide of dazzling light : and thy eventide like the sun which only sets to rise again in renewed splendour.
Creator:
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Date:
[approximately 1870]
Physical Description:
1 silk picture : color ; 17 x 5 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

83. 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

84. Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.

Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.
Date:
[approximately 1860]
Physical Description:
1 folded card ; 30 x 110 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

85. 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

86. Hyakunin isshu karuta.

Hyakunin isshu karuta.
Date:
late 18th century?
Physical Description:
200 playing cards
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

87. 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

88. Tender feet : the elastic enamelled cloth for boots & shoes for tender feet : invented by Richard Hall, manufacturer of elastic spring ankle boots, for ladies and gentlemen, of the same material.

Tender feet : the elastic enamelled cloth for boots & shoes for tender feet : invented by Richard Hall, manufacturer of elastic spring ankle boots, for ladies and gentlemen, of the same material.
Creator:
Hall, Richard, (Boot maker)
Date:
[approximately 1851]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

89. Aesop's Fables : with his life, in English, French and Latin : newly translated : illustrated with one hundred and twelve sculptures : to this edition are likewise added, thirty one new figures representing his life / by Francis Barlow.

Aesop's Fables : with his life, in English, French and Latin : newly translated : illustrated with one hundred and twelve sculptures : to this edition are likewise added, thirty one new figures representing his life / by Francis Barlow.
Date:
1687
Physical Description:
[6], 40, 40, 17, 2-221, [3] pages, [2], 31 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 33 cm (folio)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

90. Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Album of watercolors of flowering plants in Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Creator:
Wickham, Harriet, 1766–1847
Date:
1796-1803
Physical Description:
1 volume (74 drawings) : watercolor and gouache over graphite ; 40 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

91. 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.

92. A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady : lying in the several parishes of Condover, Berrington, St. Chadd, Westbury, Pontesbury, and Pulverbatch : and in the several townships of Condover, Ryeton Magna, Ryeton Parva, Dorrington, Chatford, Westley, Little Lyth, Cantop, Alkmoor, Westbury, Pontesbury, Oaks, Wrentnall, Church Pulverbatch and Castle Pulverbatch, in the county of Salop. : made in 1767 / by their most obedt. servt., J. Probert.

A survey and valuation of estates the property of Nicholas Smyth Esqr. and his Lady : lying in the several parishes of Condover, Berrington, St. Chadd, Westbury, Pontesbury, and Pulverbatch : and in the several townships of Condover, Ryeton Magna, Ryeton Parva, Dorrington, Chatford, Westley, Little Lyth, Cantop, Alkmoor, Westbury, Pontesbury, Oaks, Wrentnall, Church Pulverbatch and Castle Pulverbatch, in the county of Salop. : made in 1767 / by their most obedt. servt., J. Probert.
Creator:
Probert, John, active 1764
Date:
1767
Physical Description:
1 volume (122 leaves) : illustrations, maps ; 36 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

93. Valentine card.

Valentine card.
Date:
[approximately 1859]
Physical Description:
1 card : color lithograph ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

94. Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps.

Officer's photograph album of British military hospitals and camps.
Date:
1917-1918
Physical Description:
1 volume (43 photographs) ; 16 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

95. 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

96. 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

97. Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.

Chocolate box by J.S. Fry & Sons, with photograph of Lily Elsie.
Creator:
J.S. Fry & Sons
Date:
ca. 1909
Physical Description:
1 chocolate box ; 27 x 20 x 4 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

98. May mutual loves count us blest.

May mutual loves count us blest.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

99. Remember me : blest with thy love.

Remember me : blest with thy love.
Date:
1881
Physical Description:
1 card : color illustrations ; 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

100. Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.

Origin of the Union Jack of Great Britain.
Date:
1868
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet ; 9 x 22 cm, folded to 9 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts