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Rare Books and Manuscripts
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11,051
Reference Library
42
Creator
Christie & Manson
126
Christie, James, 1773–1831
117
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
96
Christie, Manson & Woods
77
Britton, John, 1771–1857
52
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
48
Phillips, H., -1840
38
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
30
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
28
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
27
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
24
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
23
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
23
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
22
Morris, William, 1834–1896
22
Burnet, John, 1784–1868
21
Harding, James Duffield, 1798–1863
21
Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805–1864
21
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
20
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
20
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11,051
Accessible by appointment in the Reference Library
42
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10,631
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420
New Additions
2024-2025
42
Classification
Books
8,879
Archives & Manuscripts
511
Prints
452
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
384
Maps & Atlas (printed)
173
Drawings & Watercolors
112
Music (printed)
112
Periodicals
87
Photographs
75
Visual Materials
44
Articles & Chapters
38
Postcards
6
Maps & Atlases (manuscript)
5
Videos
4
Paintings
1
Creator Gender
unknown
11,050
female
1
Period
19th century
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20th century
116
18th century
89
17th century
19
16th century
13
15th century
8
21st century
3
Materials & Techniques
wove paper
17
ceramic (material)
11
daguerreotype (process)
9
molding (forming)
9
albumen process
4
ink
4
silk (textile)
4
watercolor (paint)
4
engraving (action)
3
graphite (color)
3
lithography
3
weaving
3
graphite
2
graphite (mineral)
2
ivory (material)
2
sterling silver
2
transfer printing
2
wove paper.
2
albumen process.
1
carving (processes)
1
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Work Type
wood engraving
1,401
lithograph
1,151
aquatint
884
engraving
727
auction catalog
630
ephemera
582
chromolithograph
556
etching
303
chromoxylograph
220
recreation
217
armorial bookplates (provenance)
201
watercolor
190
steel engraving
188
drawing book
182
advertisement
178
photograph
176
ink drawing
175
map
168
memorial card
168
botanical illustration
165
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Subject Terms
Art auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs.
562
Art -- Private collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs.
558
Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770–1859 -- Bookplate.
484
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
406
Painting, European -- Catalogs.
363
London Institution -- Ownership.
234
Painting, British -- Catalogs.
234
Upcott, William, 1779–1845 -- Autograph.
229
Mourning customs -- Great Britain.
186
Grief.
172
Great Britain -- Social life and customs.
168
Drawing -- Technique.
165
Middle Hill Press -- Publisher.
160
Satire, English.
159
Drawing books -- Specimens.
155
Decorative arts -- Catalogs.
131
Voyages and travels.
128
Great Britain -- Description and travel.
120
English wit and humor, Pictorial.
109
Drawing -- Study and teaching.
108
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Subject Period
19th century
1,279
18th century
93
20th century
74
17th century
18
16th century
17
15th century
9
11th century
2
12th century
2
15th and 16th centuries
2
Alfred, 871-899
2
Silurian
2
To 500
2
13th century
1
18h century
1
19h century
1
6th century
1
Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D
1
To 332 B. C
1
To 332 B.C
1
[18--]
1
Associated Places
Great Britain
2,387
England
1,186
London
743
London (England)
292
France
181
Edinburgh (Scotland)
166
Italy
126
Scotland
117
United States
106
India
95
Edinburgh
93
Europe
82
Wales
76
Switzerland
62
Ireland
58
Oxford (England)
57
Egypt
54
Paris (France)
52
Germany
49
Brighton (England)
48
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Associated People
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
58
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
48
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769–1821
30
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769–1852
29
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
27
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
26
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
22
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
22
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
22
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
19
West, Benjamin, 1738–1820
19
Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1861
18
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762–1830
18
Britton, John, 1771–1857
17
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792,
17
Raphael, 1483–1520
16
Jesus Christ
15
Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, 1769–1830
13
Silenus (Mythological character)
13
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841–1910
12
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Exhibition History
Color Printing in England, 1486-1870 (Yale Center for British Art, April 20, 1978-June 25, 1978)
107
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
70
Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977)
54
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
16
Ocean Flowers (Yale Center for British Art, 2004-06-12 - 2004-08-08)
13
Adapting the Eye: an archive of the British in India, 1770-1830 (Yale Center for British Art, 2011-10-11 - 2011-12-31)
10
Instruction and Delight: Children's Games from the Ellen and Arthur Liman Collection (Yale Center for British Art, January 17, 2019-May 23, 2019)
10
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
10
Wilde Americk - Discovery and Exploration of the New World, 1500-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-09-27 - 2001-09-27)
10
Unto this Last: Two Hundred Years of John Ruskin (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-09-05 - 2019-12-08)
9
Making History - Antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007 (Yale Center for British Art, 2012-02-02 - 2012-05-27)
5
A Decade of Gifts and Acquisitions (Yale Center for British Art, 2017-06-01 - 2017-08-13)
4
Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his Worlds (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-09-27 - 2007-12-30)
4
Art in Focus : Blue (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-04-05 - 2019-08-11)
4
Captive Bodies: British Prisons, 1750-1900 (Yale Center for British Art, 2018-08-27 - 2018-12-17)
4
Picture Talking: James Northcote and the Fables (Yale Center for British Art, October 2, 2014-December 14, 2014)
3
Victorian Idyll (Yale Center for British Art, 2019-01-24 - 2019-04-21)
3
Art in Focus: John Goto's High Summer (Yale Center for British Art, 2018-04-06 - 2018-08-19)
2
The Line of Beauty : British Drawings and Watercolors of the Eighteenth Century (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-05-19 - 2001-08-05)
2
“Endless forms”: Charles Darwin, Natural Science, and the Visual Arts (Yale Center for British Art, February 12, 2009-May 3, 2009)
2
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Credit Line
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David and Judith Ross
152
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Celia Hopkinson in memory of her father Frederick Herbert Dawson and grandmother Plessy Dawson
99
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer
93
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Stephen Parks, Yale BA 1961.
92
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.
72
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957
54
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977
51
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus
27
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
26
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jules D. Prown, MAH 1971
20
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.
19
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Judy Sirota Rosenthal and Philip B. Rosenthal, Yale BA 1967, MA 1970, PhD 1974
19
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler.
19
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Alan Richards, Yale BA 1967, JD 1972
18
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
17
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elizabeth and Horace Tower in memory of Cynthia Gay Wright
13
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Michael D. Coe, Yale MAH 1968
13
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Coleman O. Parsons, Yale PhD 1931
12
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Doret, Yale BA 1968, and Linda Mitchell
12
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Bert Boyson
11
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Language
English
10,363
French
275
German
94
Latin
37
Italian
28
No linguistic content
19
Undetermined
13
Spanish
12
Swedish
9
Dutch
8
Russian
5
Efik
3
Multiple languages
3
Scots
3
Danish
2
English, Middle (1100-1500)
2
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
1
Hebrew
1
Japanese
1
Norwegian
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Osborn, Joseph (Maltster)
[Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848]
1848
2
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
3
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer
[between 1810 and 1821]
4
Universal building-blocks box =
[late 19th century?]
5
J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c.
[1850?]
6
Sacred to the memory of the heroes slain in the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, & The Eastern War
[approximately 1854]
7
Stencils
late 19th century
8
Hamilton, Catherine
Catherine Hamilton commonplace book
1822-1880
9
Postmortem portrait of an infant and mother
1850s
10
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office
[1880?]
11
A chicken
[approximately 1860]
12
Koechlin, Camille, 1811–1890
Sample books for printed cotton fabrics manufactured by Koechlin & Frères
1841-1843
13
Satchell, Timothy, -1860
Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
14
Bosford, J., active 1850
J. Bosford, bookseller
[approximately 1850?]
15
King's Arms & Castle Hotel (Kenilworth, England)
King's Arms & Castle Hotel
[May 15th, 1891]
16
In memory of Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief of the British Forces in the Crimea
1855
17
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
18
Prendergast family photograph album
late 1860s-1870s
19
Stanley, C. (Portraitist)
A correct likeness, handsomely framed, in one minute, for one shilling
[approximately 1820?]
20
Rotherham, Bryan, 1876–
Treatise on the art of weaving, with a full description of the Jacquard machine
1897
21
Royal Hotel (Oban, Scotland)
Royal Hotel, Oban
[1895?]
22
A packet of carefully selected Christmas cards, suitable for young or old, by the celebrated makers, Marcus Ward & Co.
[1875?]
23
Percy, Samuel, approximately 1753–1819
Horatio Nelson
circa 1810
24
A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
mid-19th century
25
W. Burt scrapbook
1820s?-1867 (bulk 1820s)
26
Album of pressed plant, flower, and seaweed specimens
1856-1863
27
Receipt for taxes paid by Samuel Forester
April 25, 1803
28
Hill, Thomas Wright, 1763–1851
T.W. Hill's boarding school & day school, Gough St
[between 1803 and 1819]
29
Dickinson, A. E. C., active 1892
Bill for expenses at Grove House School, Highgate
June 14, 1892
30
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner
[between 1845 and 1857]
31
Fob seal, with motto "Am I not a woman and a sister?"
circa 1835
32
In affectionate remembrance of John Stringer, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann Stringer
1888
33
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of nature in each quarter of the world
1st Novr. 1818
34
Album of printed items documenting English lotteries, 1569-1826
circa 1700-1900
35
Roberson & Company
Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting
[not before 1862]
36
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester
1820
37
Royal Hotel (Roslin, Scotland)
The Royal Hotel, Roslin
[188-?]
38
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828
1828
39
Geo. Wostenholm & Sons's
Geo. Wostenholm & Son's celebrated I+XL razors
[1880?]
40
Little Red Riding Hood
[approximately 1880]
41
How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ..
mid-19th century
42
To my pretty Valentine!
mid-19th century
43
Vouillon & Laure (Firm : London, England)
Billhead of Vouillon & Laure, clothiers, London, for purchases by Mrs. H.H. Creed
1837
44
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
45
Sacred to the memory of H.R.H. Prince Albert, Consort of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria
1861
46
[Tax bill for C. Johnstone, Paddington, Middlesex, October 4th, 1856]
1856
47
Cussons, Richard T.
Billhead of Richard T. Cussons, bookseller and stationer, Hull, for purchases by Mrs. Maister, Wood Hall
1845
48
Mansfield Stone Quarries
Visiting card for Mansfield Stone Quarries for a visit by Mr. W. Williams on Feb. 18th, 1870
1870
49
Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee
mid-19th century
50
Paper doll
approximately 1830?
51
Lucknow from the Gomti
1826
52
An account of the receipts and expences of the Charity-School at Worfield
[1817]
53
Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888
Dick Turpin's last ride on his bonnie Black Bess
[approximately 1880]
54
The British tourist
[1830s?]
55
To her I love
mid-19th century
56
Wolstenholme, Joseph (Metalworker)
J. Wolstenholme's best Britannia metal
[between 1830 and 1840]
57
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier)
Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832
1832
58
Daveluy, Édouard, 1812–1894
J. B. Peeters Chopin
[1840s?]
59
Sedgwick, James
Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811
1811
60
William Stevenson Owen, judge
between 1884 and 1909
61
Bill from the Daily Post Waggon Office, Edinburgh for carriage expenses fo Mr. G. Alexander, Banff
4th November, 1812
62
I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well
mid-19th century
63
When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish
mid-19th century
64
C. Goodall & Son
Flower time & fruit time
[approximately 1880]
65
United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps (London, England)
Eleventh anniversary of the United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps
1836
66
Album of British grasses
circa 1800
67
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
68
Eastwood and Taylor (Firm)
Eastwood and Taylor
[approximately 1870]
69
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838–1924
Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger
1888
70
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Dison & Co., lace manufacturers
[circa 1850?]
71
Cotterell, J. H. (Jacob Henry), -1868
The paths of life
[circa 1840]
72
The wonders of the world
[ca. 1843]
73
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
74
Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer
1883
75
C. P. A. F
Album of cut-paper flowers
1842-1849
76
Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent
mid-19th century
77
Sheffield General Cemetery Company (Sheffield, England), creator
Grant of exclusive right of burial
1864
78
[Silver metallic cut paper album card]
[approximately 1880]
79
Turrill, John
J. Turrill, manufacturer of dressings cases, writing desks, leather travelling cases, work boxes, &c.
[between 1830 and 1840?]
80
King's Lodge Academy (Exeter, England)
Bill for school expenses at King's Lodge Academy, Exeter, to be paid to the Messrs. Quicke
1850
81
Crystal Palace Company (Sydenham, London, England)
Crystal Palace season ticket, 1855
[1855]
82
My heart is where thou art!
mid-19th century
83
Literary and Scientific Mechanics' Institute (Hull, England)
Hull Mechanics' Institute
[1845]
84
Roche, Patrick (Bootmaker)
Billhead recording shoes purchased by Mr. Roberts from P. Roche, boot maker, Liverpool
1850
85
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
86
B. B. B
Manuscript of Keble's morning hymn
1860
87
Morton, Edward
Presentation album to Abraham Follett Osler, on his eightieth birthday
1888
88
Barklie, John R.
[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]
1855
89
Belloc, Bessie Rayner, 1829–1925
Photogenic drawings of various objects
1848-1859
90
Newton, T
The mansion of bliss
1822
91
Furness, F.
F. Furness, painter and gilder
[between 1826 and 1840?]
92
Happy may they birthday be
[1880?]
93
In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton
1898
94
In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885
1885
95
Jersey algae
1860
96
J. Fallon & Co. (Leek, England)
[Billhead of J. Fallon & Co., fish merchant, Leek, Staffordshire, for purchases made by Mr. Russell, 1887]
1887
97
G. W.'s transparencies
[approximately 1840?]
98
Tax bill for William Hanham, Cranleigh, Surrey, August 27th, 1843
1843
99
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence
[Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby]
1899
100
By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent
[not after 1837]
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