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Reference Library
36,386
Rare Books and Manuscripts
16,337
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Christie, Manson & Woods
214
Sotheby's (Firm)
158
Sotheby's Belgravia (Firm)
150
Victoria and Albert Museum
145
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
131
Christie & Manson
126
Christie, James, 1773–1831
121
John Murray (Firm)
103
Blake, William, 1757–1827
81
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
80
Karl Baedeker (Firm)
73
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
70
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
69
Ward, Lock & Co
63
Moore, Henry, 1898–1986
54
Britton, John, 1771–1857
53
Arts Council of Great Britain
52
Fine Art Society
52
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
52
Christie, Manson & Woods International Inc
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52,412
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152
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84
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52,552
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12
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20th century
24,446
21st century
13,889
19th century
10,504
18th century
2,182
17th century
362
15th century
304
16th century
144
13th century
1
14th century
1
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wood engraving
1,719
exhibition catalog
1,244
auction catalog
1,097
engraving
961
aquatint
943
lithograph
927
artists' book
762
history
577
chromolithograph
456
etching
417
catalog
405
woodcut
394
ephemera
373
armorial bookplates (provenance)
330
private press books (publishing)
315
incunabula
257
drawing book
249
fragments (object portions)
245
accordion fold format (binding)
231
chromoxylograph
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Painting, European -- Catalogs.
1,074
Painting, British -- Catalogs.
856
Art, Modern -- 20th century -- Catalogs.
748
Artists' books -- Great Britain.
703
Art auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs.
680
Art -- Private collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs.
664
Rare books -- Catalogs.
649
Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770–1859 -- Bookplate.
600
Great Britain.
543
Art, British -- Catalogs.
490
Furniture -- Catalogs.
428
Drawing, British -- Catalogs.
379
London Institution -- Ownership.
344
Auction catalogs.
340
Upcott, William, 1779–1845 -- Autograph.
339
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
327
Art auctions -- Catalogs.
320
Incunabula in Yale Library.
293
Drawing, European -- Catalogs.
282
Art, British -- Exhibitions.
257
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20th century
3,267
19th century
3,238
18th century
1,306
17th century
649
21st century
312
16th century
258
15th century
57
17th-18th centuries
22
15th and 16th centuries
20
11th century
13
12th century
8
14th century
6
Geschichte
6
13th century
3
Alfred, 871-899
3
Civil War, 49-45 B.C
3
To 500
3
19th-20th centuries
2
Description and travel
2
Early church, ca. 30-600
2
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Great Britain
7,512
England
5,556
London
1,767
London (England)
941
Scotland
612
United States
553
Europe
449
Ireland
419
France
388
Italy
328
India
264
Australia
228
Wales
227
Edinburgh (Scotland)
190
Edinburgh
170
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128
Germany
117
Middle East
115
Oxford (England)
113
Canada
101
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Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
399
Blake, William, 1757–1827
332
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
172
Constable, John, 1776–1837
167
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
166
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
155
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727–1788
128
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
126
Mellon, Paul, 1907–1999
124
Moore, Henry, 1898–1986
120
Morris, William, 1834–1896
120
Kahn, Louis I., 1901–1974
112
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834–1903
112
Bacon, Francis, 1909–1992
104
Stubbs, George, 1724–1806
77
West, Benjamin, 1738–1820
75
Hockney, David, born 1937
73
Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828–1882
72
Burne-Jones, Edward Coley, 1833–1898
67
Sickert, Walter, 1860–1942
67
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Exhibition History
Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978)
120
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
70
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
46
The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)
41
Wilde Americk - Discovery and Exploration of the New World, 1500-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-09-27 - 2001-09-27)
34
Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977)
26
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
13
Making History - Antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007 (Yale Center for British Art, 2012-02-02 - 2012-05-27)
12
Ocean Flowers (Yale Center for British Art, 2004-06-12 - 2004-08-08)
12
Adapting the Eye: an archive of the British in India, 1770-1830 (Yale Center for British Art, 2011-10-11 - 2011-12-31)
11
Unto this Last: Two Hundred Years of John Ruskin (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-09-05 - 2019-12-08)
8
Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his Worlds (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-09-27 - 2007-12-30)
4
A Decade of Gifts and Acquisitions (Yale Center for British Art, 2017-06-01 - 2017-08-13)
3
Britannia & Muscovy: English Silver at the Court of the Tsars (Yale Center for British Art, May 24, 2006-September 10, 2006)
3
Spreading Canvas - Eighteenth - Century British Marine Painting (Yale Center for British Art, 2016-09-09 - 2016-12-04)
3
Eileen Hogan : Personal Geographies (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-05-09 - 2019-08-11)
2
Picture Talking: James Northcote and the Fables (Yale Center for British Art, October 2, 2014-December 14, 2014)
2
Victorian Idyll (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-01-24 - 2019-04-21)
2
“Endless forms”: Charles Darwin, Natural Science, and the Visual Arts (Yale Center for British Art, February 12, 2009-May 3, 2009)
2
“The Poet of Them All”: William Shakespeare and Miniature Designer Bindings from the Collection of Neale and Margaret Albert (Yale Center for British Art, June 16, 2016-August 21, 2016)
2
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Credit Line
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David and Judith Ross
158
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules David Prown.
153
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Roger W. Moss.
122
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer
91
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Neale Albert, Yale JD 1961, and Margaret Albert.
89
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.
87
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977
68
Yale Center for British Art, acquired with funds from the Bequest of Daniel S. Kalk
52
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961.
44
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jack W. C. Hagstrom, M.D.
43
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David A. Richards.
41
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of John Coplans Trust.
40
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of the artist
39
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Martina Droth.
34
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Scott Wilcox.
34
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957
30
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Duncan and Lisa Robinson
29
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Lisa Ford.
29
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules D. Prown, MAH 1971
26
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Michael D. Coe, Yale MAH 1968
25
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French
805
German
558
Latin
313
Italian
252
Dutch
76
Spanish
73
Undetermined
44
Japanese
43
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37
Russian
26
Welsh
18
Multiple languages
17
Swedish
14
Portuguese
13
French, Middle (ca. 1300-1600)
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German, Middle High (ca. 1050-1500)
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Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
2
First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
3
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
4
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
5
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
6
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
7
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
8
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
9
Dilnot, John
Winter buds
2008
10
A gentleman's park dissected
18--]
11
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]
12
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
13
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
14
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer
[between 1810 and 1821]
15
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
16
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
17
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
18
Salt, Henry, 1780–1827
Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt
1809
19
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
20
Dilnot, John
Weeds and pests
2009
21
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
22
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Follow the river
2015-2017
23
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001
24
Rook, Anne
Apple story
2016
25
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
26
Bush, Tracey
Cygnea cantio
1997
27
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England)
The Regency. Ramsgate
1953
28
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
29
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia"
1955
30
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
31
Frock me (London, England)
Frock me
[2013]
32
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
33
Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
[early 19th century]
34
Simpson's-in-the-Strand
Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern
1960
35
William's return
[18th century]
36
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Plunge
[2010]
37
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England)
Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight
[late 19th century]
38
J. Lyons & Company
Menu
1934
39
Bonnell, Mandy
The coral aquarium
[1997]
40
United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps (London, England)
Eleventh anniversary of the United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps
1836
41
John Sanderson & Co
Splendid show of spring fashions
[1890?]
42
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
43
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
44
Wm Walker & Son (Firm)
Wm. Walker & Son
1891
45
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
46
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
47
John R. Purssell & Comp.
John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey
[between 1850 and 1875?]
48
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge
[approximately 1845]
49
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks
[1904]
50
Kikkuli, fl. ca. 1350 B.C
The Kikkuli text on the training of horses (ca. 1350 B.C.)
c1977
51
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Field notes
2006
52
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
53
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
54
Literary and Scientific Mechanics' Institute (Hull, England)
Hull Mechanics' Institute
[1845]
55
Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)
Prize medal of the Exhibition
1851
56
Armer's (Flookborough, England]
Armer's, Flookborough
[early 19th century]
57
Open house London
[2011]
58
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
59
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
60
The royal wedding official programme
2011
61
A booke of secrets
1596
62
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
63
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby
March 31st 1840
64
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
65
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.)
Stevens Art Gallery
early 20th century
66
J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c.
[1850?]
67
South Bank Centre
Summer of smiles
2011
68
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Dison & Co., lace manufacturers
[circa 1850?]
69
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one
1879
70
Molay, A. Jacques
A. Jacques Molay
[1870?-1890?]
71
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
[1850?]
72
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
73
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Leda and the swan
[2011]
74
Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne
[approximately 1890]
75
The New album of Waverly views
[approximately 1850]
76
Bonnell, Mandy
Bethany seeds
2013
77
Valentine card
[approximately 1859]
78
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Daylight
2006
79
Hassall, John, 1868–1948
Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916
1916
80
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office
[1880?]
81
Roberson & Company
Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting
[not before 1862]
82
Richards, J.
The kind-hearted girl
[1845]
83
Brearey & Myers (Firm : York, England)
[Letter from Brearey & Myers to Thorpe, Black Swan, York, for order of a New Phaeton for Miss Robinson, Hammerton Hall]
June 11th, 1828
84
Rook, Anne
The book of 4021 & 4020
2002
85
The emperor of China's palace at Pekin
MDCCLIII [1753]
86
Bonnell, Mandy
Antmothbeetlemillipedespider
2006
87
Burns, Robert, 1759–1796
The soldier's return
[1793]
88
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co.
Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses
[1823]
89
[Almanac for 1881]
[1880]
90
Charles Skipper & East (London, England)
Charles Skipper & East, engravers, printers
[between 1833 and 1877]
91
Reliance Rubber Company
Plastic gold
1889-1939 [that is, 1939]
92
Egerton, Daniel Thomas, 1797–1842
Egerton's views in Mexico
July 1st, 1840
93
Anchor Line (Firm)
Programme of events, Sunday, February 9th, 1930
1930
94
A packet of carefully selected Christmas cards, suitable for young or old, by the celebrated makers, Marcus Ward & Co.
[1875?]
95
[Chinese decorative packaging labels]
[approximately 1950?]
96
Moore, Henry, 1898–1986
Henry Moore shelter-sketch-book
[1967]
97
Bosford, J., active 1850
J. Bosford, bookseller
[approximately 1850?]
98
Tobin, George, 1768–1838
Views in St. Helena
[Nov. 1, 1815]
99
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593–1649
The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada
MCMXXXVIII [1938]
100
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Festival pleasure gardens
1951
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