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1601. Day & Martin : proprietors of the real Japan blacking, London and Liverpool.

Day & Martin : proprietors of the real Japan blacking, London and Liverpool.
Creator:
Day and Martin
Date:
[approximately 1880]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : chromolithograph ; 9 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1602. Sciagraphs of British batrachians and reptiles.

Sciagraphs of British batrachians and reptiles.
Creator:
Green, James (Zoological Artist)
Date:
1897
Physical Description:
13 photographs : albumen prints, on card mounts ; sheets 14.3 x 10 cm, on mounts 16.1 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1603. Pond life.

Pond life.
Creator:
Dilnot, John
Date:
2014
Physical Description:
[12] pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1604. ?Subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans), male, and eggs, with strawberry (Fragaria L.), and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), both closed and open, with wasp cocoon, ants and cocoons, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.

?Subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans), male, and eggs, with strawberry (Fragaria L.), and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), both closed and open, with wasp cocoon, ants and cocoons, 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)

1605. The Kinora.

The Kinora.
Date:
[1911?]
Physical Description:
1 mutoscope : mahogany, steel, glass ; 16 cm wide x 32 cm deep x 27 cm high (unfolded)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1606. Rose Hannah Hands sampler.

Rose Hannah Hands sampler.
Creator:
Hands, Rose Hannah, 1831 or 1832–1893
Date:
1840
Physical Description:
1 sampler : embroidery ; visible area 41 x 31 cm, in frame 53 x 43 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1607. The hare and the tortoise : a new game.

The hare and the tortoise : a new game.
Date:
Novr. 5th. 1849
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; 43 x 54 cm, folded to 14 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

1608. Crowned heads, or, Contemporary sovereigns : an instructive game.

Crowned heads, or, Contemporary sovereigns : an instructive game.
Date:
[ca. 1845?]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored lithograph ; 56 x 76 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

1609. Examples of encaustic tiles, drawn on stone, by Owen Jones, for J.M. Blashfield.

Examples of encaustic tiles, drawn on stone, by Owen Jones, for J.M. Blashfield.
Creator:
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
Date:
1844
Physical Description:
1 p.., 16 col. plates. 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1610. Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes. : Contayning a history of the world, in sea voyages, & lande-trauells, by Englishmen and others. ... Some left written by Mr. Hakluyt at his death more since added, his also perused, & perfected. : All examined, abreuiated, illustrated w[i]th notes, enlarged w[i]th discourses, adorned w[i]th pictures, and expressed in mapps. : In fower parts, each containing fiue bookes. / By Samuel Purchas, B.D.

Hakluytus posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes. : Contayning a history of the world, in sea voyages, & lande-trauells, by Englishmen and others. ... Some left written by Mr. Hakluyt at his death more since added, his also perused, & perfected. : All examined, abreuiated, illustrated w[i]th notes, enlarged w[i]th discourses, adorned w[i]th pictures, and expressed in mapps. : In fower parts, each containing fiue bookes. / By Samuel Purchas, B.D.
Creator:
Purchas, Samuel, 1577?-1626
Date:
1625
Physical Description:
4 v. : ill., maps ; 35 cm. (fol.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1611. Bradshaw's Map of the routes in India.

Bradshaw's Map of the routes in India.
Date:
1857]
Physical Description:
1 map ; 38 x 32 cm., folded to 13 x 8 cm., in covers 14 x 9 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1612. West Indian scenery : illustrations of Jamaica in a series of views, comprising the principal towns, public buildings, estates, and most picturesque scenery of the island / by Joseph B. Kidd ...

West Indian scenery : illustrations of Jamaica in a series of views, comprising the principal towns, public buildings, estates, and most picturesque scenery of the island / by Joseph B. Kidd ...
Creator:
Kidd, Joseph Bartholomew
Date:
1838-1840
Physical Description:
50 leaves : lithographs ; 73 x 54 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1613. Winsor & Newton's catalogue of colours and materials for oil and water colour painting, pencil, chalk, and architectural drawing, &c.

Winsor & Newton's catalogue of colours and materials for oil and water colour painting, pencil, chalk, and architectural drawing, &c.
Creator:
Winsor & Newton
Date:
[18--]
Physical Description:
64 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1614. Some account of the life of Richard Wilson, esq., R. A. : with testimonies to his genius and memory, and remarks on his landscapes : to which are added, various observations respecting the pleasure and advantages to be derived from the study of nature and the fine arts / collected and arranged by T. Wright ...

Some account of the life of Richard Wilson, esq., R. A. : with testimonies to his genius and memory, and remarks on his landscapes : to which are added, various observations respecting the pleasure and advantages to be derived from the study of nature and the fine arts / collected and arranged by T. Wright ...
Creator:
Wright, T
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
xii, 275, [1] p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1615. Mexico illustrated, with descriptive letter-press, in English and Spanish / by John Phillips ...

Mexico illustrated, with descriptive letter-press, in English and Spanish / by John Phillips ...
Creator:
Phillips, John
Date:
1848
Physical Description:
1 p.l., 25 l. : 26 col. pl. ; 57 x 38 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1616. Illustrations of the mode of preparing the Indian opium intended for the Chinese market / from drawings made by Captain Walter S. Sherwill.

Illustrations of the mode of preparing the Indian opium intended for the Chinese market / from drawings made by Captain Walter S. Sherwill.
Creator:
Sherwill, Walter Stanhope
Date:
1851
Physical Description:
[8] leaves, [7] leaves of plates : col ill. ; 36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1617. Sketches representing the native tribes, animals, and scenery of southern Africa / from drawings made by the late Mr. Samuel Daniell, engraved by William Daniell.

Sketches representing the native tribes, animals, and scenery of southern Africa / from drawings made by the late Mr. Samuel Daniell, engraved by William Daniell.
Creator:
Daniell, Samuel, 1775–1811
Date:
1820
Physical Description:
[6] p., 48 leaves, [48] leaves of plates : ill. ; 35 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1618. Panorama of the Rhine : embracing a series of the most interesting views from Cologne, Coblentz, Mayence and Frankfort / panorama drawn by R.J. Steiner ; the views from sketches by R. Havell.

Panorama of the Rhine : embracing a series of the most interesting views from Cologne, Coblentz, Mayence and Frankfort / panorama drawn by R.J. Steiner ; the views from sketches by R. Havell.
Creator:
Steiner, R. J.
Date:
1837
Physical Description:
1 print on 6 joined sheets : hand-colored aquatint ; sheets end-to-end 120 x 40 cm, folded to 24 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1619. The life and death of a race-horse : Exemplified in his various stages of existence, till his dissolution. I. When a foal with his dam. II. When a colt breaking. III. After running a race and winning a considerable sweepstakes. IV. As a hunter going out to the chace. V. As a post-chaise horse on the road. VI. His dissolution / The whole drawn and engraved in aquatinta, by Thomas Gooch, Esq.; with an essay tending to excite a benevolent conduct towards the brute creation, by the late Dr. Hawksworth. To which is now added the song of the race horse, &c.

The life and death of a race-horse : Exemplified in his various stages of existence, till his dissolution. I. When a foal with his dam. II. When a colt breaking. III. After running a race and winning a considerable sweepstakes. IV. As a hunter going out to the chace. V. As a post-chaise horse on the road. VI. His dissolution / The whole drawn and engraved in aquatinta, by Thomas Gooch, Esq.; with an essay tending to excite a benevolent conduct towards the brute creation, by the late Dr. Hawksworth. To which is now added the song of the race horse, &c.
Creator:
Gooch, Thomas, 1750–1802
Date:
1792
Physical Description:
4 p., 6 leaves of plates : ill. ; 49 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1620. L'ecole des armes : avec l'explication générale des principales attitudes et positions concernant l'escrime / Dediée à Leurs Altesses Royales les Princes Guillaume-Henry & Henry-Frédéric. Par Mr. Angelo.

L'ecole des armes : avec l'explication générale des principales attitudes et positions concernant l'escrime / Dediée à Leurs Altesses Royales les Princes Guillaume-Henry & Henry-Frédéric. Par Mr. Angelo.
Creator:
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Date:
MDCCLXIII [1763]
Physical Description:
[61] leaves, 47 leaves of plates : ill. ; 32 x 57 cm. (fol.)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1621. Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile : ... The view of Margate is in the upper circle : open from eight till dusk, 1799.

Short account of Lord Nelson's defeat of the French at the Nile : ... The view of Margate is in the upper circle : open from eight till dusk, 1799.
Creator:
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Date:
[1799]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : ill. ; 42 x 35 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1622. [Portraits of the winning horses of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster : from the year 1815 to the present year].

[Portraits of the winning horses of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster : from the year 1815 to the present year].
Date:
[1815-1844]
Physical Description:
30 prints : aquatint, hand-colored ; 56 x 77 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1623. Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people : How the younge menne doe smoke.

Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people : How the younge menne doe smoke.
Creator:
Doyle, Richard, 1824–1883
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 folded sheet (4 pages) : etching ; 19 x 12 cm, folded to 9 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1624. [Advertisement for venetian fan blinds, brass cornice poles spring roller blinds, painted blinds and curtain brackets, London, 1818]

[Advertisement for venetian fan blinds, brass cornice poles spring roller blinds, painted blinds and curtain brackets, London, 1818]
Creator:
Barron & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Date:
[1818]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 33 x 31 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1625. [Remains of the Spartan monuments seen from the opposite side]

[Remains of the Spartan monuments seen from the opposite side]
Creator:
Tennant, Smithson, 1761–1815
Date:
[1790]
Physical Description:
1 drawing : watercolor ; sheet 16 x 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1626. The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine : presenting an exact geography of the kingdomes of England, Scotland, Ireland, and the iles adioyning : with the shires, hundreds, cities and shire-townes, within [the] kingdome of England / divided and described by Iohn Speed.

The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine : presenting an exact geography of the kingdomes of England, Scotland, Ireland, and the iles adioyning : with the shires, hundreds, cities and shire-townes, within [the] kingdome of England / divided and described by Iohn Speed.
Creator:
Speed, John, 1552?-1629
Date:
[1612]
Physical Description:
[14], 146 [that is 280], [10] pages : illustrations (woodcuts), 67 maps (metal cuts) ; 46 cm (folio)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1627. The young companion.

The young companion.
Date:
1897 January-1898 December
Physical Description:
2 volumes (204, 130 pages) : illustrations ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1628. Turnbulls' Cheltenham Exchange / engraved by J. Radford.

Turnbulls' Cheltenham Exchange / engraved by J. Radford.
Creator:
Turnbull's Cheltenham Exchange
Date:
[ca. 1826?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 80 x 106 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1629. The rhinoceros.

The rhinoceros.
Creator:
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Date:
1790?
Physical Description:
1 printing block ; 49 mm high x 73 mm wide x 22 mm deep
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1630. The city and country builder's, and workman's treasury of designs, or, The art of drawing, and working the ornamental parts of architecture : illustrated by upwards of four hundred ... designs ... engraved on 186 ... plates ... to which are prefix'd, the five orders of columns ; according to Andrea Palladio ... the whole interspersed, with sure rules, for working, all the varieties of raking members in pediments, modilions, &c. ... / by Batty Langley.

The city and country builder's, and workman's treasury of designs, or, The art of drawing, and working the ornamental parts of architecture : illustrated by upwards of four hundred ... designs ... engraved on 186 ... plates ... to which are prefix'd, the five orders of columns ; according to Andrea Palladio ... the whole interspersed, with sure rules, for working, all the varieties of raking members in pediments, modilions, &c. ... / by Batty Langley.
Creator:
Langley, Batty, 1696–1751
Date:
1740
Physical Description:
iv, 24 pages, clxxxiv [i.e. 186] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler.

1631. A geometrical plan of the city and suburbs of Bristol / survey'd by John Rocque ...

A geometrical plan of the city and suburbs of Bristol / survey'd by John Rocque ...
Creator:
Rocque, John, -1762
Date:
[175-?]
Physical Description:
1 map : ill. ; 48 x 45 cm., on sheet 55 x 75 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1632. A new book of stags / drawn from that eminent master I.E. Ridinger.

A new book of stags / drawn from that eminent master I.E. Ridinger.
Creator:
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698–1767
Date:
[ca. 1730]
Physical Description:
[6] leaves : all ill. ; 25 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1633. Interesting selections from animated nature : with illustrative scenery / drawn, engraved, and published by William Daniell, A.R.A., no. 9, Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London.

Interesting selections from animated nature : with illustrative scenery / drawn, engraved, and published by William Daniell, A.R.A., no. 9, Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London.
Creator:
Daniell, William, 1769–1837
Date:
[1809?]
Physical Description:
2 volumes ([122] leaves, [120] leaves of plates) : illustrations ; 27 x 38 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1634. Views of the Neilgherries.

Views of the Neilgherries.
Creator:
MacCurdy, E. A
Date:
1830
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1635. Marriage procession of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert [graphic] : at the Royal Chapel, St. James's, on Monday, February 10th, 1840.

Marriage procession of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert [graphic] : at the Royal Chapel, St. James's, on Monday, February 10th, 1840.
Date:
[1840]
Physical Description:
1 print on 12 joined sheets : hand-colored woodcut ; sheets end-to-end 9 x 280 cm, accordion folded to 9 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1636. The costume of Yorkshire / illustrated by a series of forty engravings, being fac-similes of original drawings, with descriptions in English and French.

The costume of Yorkshire / illustrated by a series of forty engravings, being fac-similes of original drawings, with descriptions in English and French.
Creator:
Havell, Robert, 1769–1832
Date:
1814
Physical Description:
10 parts ([7], 96 pages, [1], 40 leaves of plates) : color illustrations ; 40 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1637. The attractive picture book : a new gift from the Old Corner : the illustrations by J. Absolon ... [et al.]

The attractive picture book : a new gift from the Old Corner : the illustrations by J. Absolon ... [et al.]
Date:
[1867]
Physical Description:
[2], 30 leaves : all ill. ; 24 x 33 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1638. The low back'd chair : air "The low back'd car.".

The low back'd chair : air "The low back'd car.".
Date:
[mid 19th century]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 26 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1639. [Billhead of A. & R. Thwaites & Co., Dublin].

[Billhead of A. & R. Thwaites & Co., Dublin].
Creator:
A. & R. Thwaites & Co
Date:
1857
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 12 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1640. POETree / Andrew Norris.

POETree / Andrew Norris.
Creator:
Norris, Andrew
Date:
2005
Physical Description:
[14] birch leaves ; leaves approximately 60 x 110 cm, in paper box 75 x 135 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1641. Kate Middleton in her own words : "official" Royal Wedding souvenir / transcribed by David O'Connell.

Kate Middleton in her own words : "official" Royal Wedding souvenir / transcribed by David O'Connell.
Creator:
O'Connell, David
Date:
2011
Physical Description:
[6] pages : illustrations ; 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1642. Map of Scotland : constructed from original materials under the authority of the Parliamentary Commissioners for making roads and building bridges in the Highlands of Scotlands / by A. Arrowsmith.

Map of Scotland : constructed from original materials under the authority of the Parliamentary Commissioners for making roads and building bridges in the Highlands of Scotlands / by A. Arrowsmith.
Creator:
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750–1823
Date:
[1807.]
Physical Description:
1 map on 4 sheets : joined and laid on linen, copperplate engraving, hand colour ; 178 x 142 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1643. Her Majesty the Queen / W. & D. Downey, photographers.

Her Majesty the Queen / W. & D. Downey, photographers.
Creator:
W. & D. Downey
Date:
1902
Physical Description:
1 cabinet card : albumen print on card mount ; mount 17 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler in memory of Paul Mellon, Yale College, Class of 1929.

1644. Billhead recording purchases by the Rev. L. Iremanger from R.J. & S. Garrard, goldsmiths & jewellers.

Billhead recording purchases by the Rev. L. Iremanger from R.J. & S. Garrard, goldsmiths & jewellers.
Creator:
R., J. & S. Garrard
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 19 x 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1645. London : a brief account of its many beautiful and interesting sights.

London : a brief account of its many beautiful and interesting sights.
Date:
[approximately 1951]
Physical Description:
74, [6] pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1646. Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces.

Laurie & Whittle's new, moral & entertaining game of the mansion of happiness / invented by George Fox, W.M., author of The cottagers, and various poetical pieces.
Creator:
Fox, George
Date:
13 Octr. 1800
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 47 x 58 cm, folded to 12 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

1647. Science in sport, or, The pleasure of astronomy : a new & instructive pastime : revised and approved by M. Bryan, of Blackheath

Science in sport, or, The pleasure of astronomy : a new & instructive pastime : revised and approved by M. Bryan, of Blackheath
Date:
[1804]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving : sheet 43 x 55 cm, folded to 22 by 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

1648. Shellwork flower arrangement.

Shellwork flower arrangement.
Creator:
Dennis, Sarah, 1712–1761
Date:
circa 1730
Physical Description:
1 shellwork flower arrangement : shell, silk, fish scales, wood, glass ; in cabinet 49 x 39 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1649. Harlequin riddle-me, riddle-me-ree or, You can't guess what this may be : adapted only for Redington's characters and scenes.

Harlequin riddle-me, riddle-me-ree or, You can't guess what this may be : adapted only for Redington's characters and scenes.
Date:
[between 1850 and 1876]
Physical Description:
16 pages ; 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

1650. Cemetery designs for tombs and cenotaphs, by Stephen Geary, architect ... Engraved by B. Winkles.

Cemetery designs for tombs and cenotaphs, by Stephen Geary, architect ... Engraved by B. Winkles.
Creator:
Geary, Stephen, ca. 1797–1854
Date:
1840
Physical Description:
1 p.., 20 plates. 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1651. The rice manufactury in China : from the originals brought from China.

The rice manufactury in China : from the originals brought from China.
Date:
[1770?]
Physical Description:
24 leaves : all ill. ; 25 x 37 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld

1652. Italian scenery : representing the manners, customs, and amusements of the different states of Italy : containing thirty-two coloured engravings / by James Godby ; from original drawings by P. Van Lerberghi ; the narrative by M. Buonaiuti.

Italian scenery : representing the manners, customs, and amusements of the different states of Italy : containing thirty-two coloured engravings / by James Godby ; from original drawings by P. Van Lerberghi ; the narrative by M. Buonaiuti.
Creator:
Godby, James, 1767–1949
Date:
1806
Physical Description:
[4], 74, [2] p., 32 leaves of plates : ill., music ; 35 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1653. Musée des dames et des demoiselles : règne animal [--règne minéral--règne végétal].

Musée des dames et des demoiselles : règne animal [--règne minéral--règne végétal].
Date:
[ca. 1825?]
Physical Description:
6 v. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1654. The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada / as described by himself ; edited and translated from the French and Latin by Theodore Besterman.

The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada / as described by himself ; edited and translated from the French and Latin by Theodore Besterman.
Creator:
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593–1649
Date:
MCMXXXVIII [1938]
Physical Description:
196, [4] pages : maps ; 33 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1655. Twelve views in the interior of Guiana.

Twelve views in the interior of Guiana.
Creator:
Schomburgk, Robert H. (Robert Hermann), Sir, 1804–1865
Date:
1841
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1656. Specimens of continental architecture / by Robert Smirke, Junr. F.A.S.

Specimens of continental architecture / by Robert Smirke, Junr. F.A.S.
Creator:
Smirke, Robert, Sir, 1780–1867
Date:
1806
Physical Description:
[2], ii, 4 pages, VIII leaves of plates : illustrations ; 50 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1657. Kew Gardens : a series of twenty-four drawings on stone / by G.E. Papendiek.

Kew Gardens : a series of twenty-four drawings on stone / by G.E. Papendiek.
Creator:
Papendiek, George Ernest, 1788–1835
Date:
[1820?]
Physical Description:
[24] leaves ; 16 x 25 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1658. A discourse concerninge the Spanishe fleete inuadinge Englande in the yeare 1588 : and ouerthrowne by Her Ma[ies]ties nauie vnder the conduction of the Right-honorable the Lorde Charles Howarde highe Admirall of Englande: / written in Italian by Petruccio Vbaldino citizen of Florence, and translated for A Ryther: vnto the w[hi]ch discourse are annexed certaine tables expressinge the seuerall exploites, and conflictes had with the said fleete. These bookes with the tables belonginge to them are to be solde at the shoppe of A. Ryther beinge a little from Leaden hall next to the signe of the Tower.

A discourse concerninge the Spanishe fleete inuadinge Englande in the yeare 1588 : and ouerthrowne by Her Ma[ies]ties nauie vnder the conduction of the Right-honorable the Lorde Charles Howarde highe Admirall of Englande: / written in Italian by Petruccio Vbaldino citizen of Florence, and translated for A Ryther: vnto the w[hi]ch discourse are annexed certaine tables expressinge the seuerall exploites, and conflictes had with the said fleete. These bookes with the tables belonginge to them are to be solde at the shoppe of A. Ryther beinge a little from Leaden hall next to the signe of the Tower.
Creator:
Ubaldini, Petruccio, 1524?-1600?
Date:
1590
Physical Description:
[8], 27, [1] p. ; 18 cm. (4to)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1659. Sketches at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition / by John Dinsdale.

Sketches at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition / by John Dinsdale.
Creator:
Dinsdale, John
Date:
[1886]
Physical Description:
[9] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 19 x 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1660. Scrapbook of St. John's Wood Art Schools.

Scrapbook of St. John's Wood Art Schools.
Date:
1932-1939
Physical Description:
1 v. : ill. ; 28 x 37 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1661. Street life in London : with permanent photographic illustrations taken from life expressly for this publication / by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith.

Street life in London : with permanent photographic illustrations taken from life expressly for this publication / by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith.
Creator:
Thomson, J. (John), 1837–1921
Date:
[1877-1878]
Physical Description:
100 p., [36] leaves of plates : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1662. [Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby].

[Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby].
Creator:
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence
Date:
1899
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 26 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1663. Festival pleasure gardens : Battersea Park London.

Festival pleasure gardens : Battersea Park London.
Creator:
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Date:
1951
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 44 x 21 cm, folded to 22 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1664. By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent : , J.G. Christ & Co., No. 12 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden : London copper plate printers in gold, silver &c., & manufacturers of enamelled visiting and other cards-glazed and ornamental papers for drawing, painting etc.

By His Majesty's Royal Letter Patent : , J.G. Christ & Co., No. 12 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden : London copper plate printers in gold, silver &c., & manufacturers of enamelled visiting and other cards-glazed and ornamental papers for drawing, painting etc.
Date:
[not after 1837]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 12 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1665. Cromwell special : produced for the Cromwell Hotel, Stevenage by Bacon Bros., Cambridge.

Cromwell special : produced for the Cromwell Hotel, Stevenage by Bacon Bros., Cambridge.
Creator:
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
Date:
[approximately 1905]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : color illustrations ; 14 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

1666. Panorama, Leicester Square : now exhibiting two views of Paris : the one taken between the Pont Neuf, the Louvre, Mint, and Quatre Nations : the other from a steam-engine on the River Seine : showing the Thuilleries, the place where the late king was beheaded, the Champ de Mars, the Hospital des Invalids, and St. Could, the summer-residence of the First Consul.

Panorama, Leicester Square : now exhibiting two views of Paris : the one taken between the Pont Neuf, the Louvre, Mint, and Quatre Nations : the other from a steam-engine on the River Seine : showing the Thuilleries, the place where the late king was beheaded, the Champ de Mars, the Hospital des Invalids, and St. Could, the summer-residence of the First Consul.
Creator:
Panorama (Leicester Square, London, England)
Date:
1803
Physical Description:
1 print : woodcut and letterpress ; sheet 28 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1667. The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.

The royal pastime of cupid, or, Entertaining game of the snake.
Date:
12th May 1794
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; sheet 38 x 46 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

1668. If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...

If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1669. Drawings faithfully copied from nature at Naples : and with permission dedicated to the Right Honourable Sir William Hamilton, His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the court of Naples / by his most humble servant Frederick Rehberg, historical painter in His Prussian Majesty's service at Rome ... engrav'd by Thomas Piroli.

Drawings faithfully copied from nature at Naples : and with permission dedicated to the Right Honourable Sir William Hamilton, His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the court of Naples / by his most humble servant Frederick Rehberg, historical painter in His Prussian Majesty's service at Rome ... engrav'd by Thomas Piroli.
Creator:
Rehberg, Friedrich, 1758–1835
Date:
MDCCXCIV [1794]
Physical Description:
[1], XII leaves of plates : ill. ; 43 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1670. The first[-fift] booke of architecture / made by Sebastian Serly ... Translated out of Italian into Dutch, and out of Dutch into English.

The first[-fift] booke of architecture / made by Sebastian Serly ... Translated out of Italian into Dutch, and out of Dutch into English.
Creator:
Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475–1554
Date:
1611
Physical Description:
5 v. in 1. ill., plans, diagrs. 36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1671. Mediciues for horses.

Mediciues for horses.
Date:
[approximately 1565?]
Physical Description:
[28] pages : illustration ; 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1672. Costa Scena, or, A cruise along the southern coast of Kent [graphic] / the drawing taken from nature by Robt. Havell, Junr.

Costa Scena, or, A cruise along the southern coast of Kent [graphic] / the drawing taken from nature by Robt. Havell, Junr.
Creator:
Havell, Robert, -1832
Date:
March, 1823
Physical Description:
1 print : hand-colored aquatint ; sheets end-to-end 10 x 54 cm, rolled (in wooden case) to 10 x 7 cm (scroll format)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1673. Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory : for all kind of statues, capitals, vases, tombs, coats of arms, & architectural ornaments &c. &c. particularly expressed in catalogues & books of prints of 800 articles & upwards, sold at [th]e manufactory near Kings Arms Stairs, Narrow Wall, Lambeth, opposite Whitehall Stairs, & at Mr. Strahan's, bookseller, No. 67 Strand, London / C.R. Ryley delt. ; P. Wray sculps.

Coade's Lithodipyra, or, Artificial Stone Manufactory : for all kind of statues, capitals, vases, tombs, coats of arms, & architectural ornaments &c. &c. particularly expressed in catalogues & books of prints of 800 articles & upwards, sold at [th]e manufactory near Kings Arms Stairs, Narrow Wall, Lambeth, opposite Whitehall Stairs, & at Mr. Strahan's, bookseller, No. 67 Strand, London / C.R. Ryley delt. ; P. Wray sculps.
Creator:
Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory
Date:
[approximately 1784?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : stipple engraving ; plate mark 11 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1674. [Songs for piano].

[Songs for piano].
Date:
[190-?]
Physical Description:
[16+] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Celia Hopkinson in memory of her father Frederick Herbert Dawson and grandmother Plessy Dawson

1675. Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX.

Le souvenir, or, Pocket remembrancer for MDCCXCIX.
Date:
[1798]
Physical Description:
[38], 64 pages : illustrations ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1676. Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill : on the premises adjoining the College Gate, High Street, Rochester, on Thursday March 27, and following evenings.

Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill : on the premises adjoining the College Gate, High Street, Rochester, on Thursday March 27, and following evenings.
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 14 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1677. A catalogue of all the materials of the dwelling-house, out-houses, &c. of His Grace James Duke of Chandos : deceas'd, at his late seat call'd Cannons, near Edgware in Middlesex ... which will be sold by auction / by Mr. Cock, on Tuesday, the 16th of June 1747, and the eleven following days (at Cannons aforesaid).

A catalogue of all the materials of the dwelling-house, out-houses, &c. of His Grace James Duke of Chandos : deceas'd, at his late seat call'd Cannons, near Edgware in Middlesex ... which will be sold by auction / by Mr. Cock, on Tuesday, the 16th of June 1747, and the eleven following days (at Cannons aforesaid).
Creator:
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720–1749
Date:
[1747]
Physical Description:
60 pages ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1678. Movable card depicting a Chinese man emerging from a teapot.

Movable card depicting a Chinese man emerging from a teapot.
Date:
[ca. 1840?]
Physical Description:
1 card : color illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1679. Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.

Collection of eight prize awards given in dog shows.
Date:
1924-1925
Physical Description:
8 pieces ; 8 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1680. Scottish National Exhibition, 1908 : The blacksmith : Senegalese village.

Scottish National Exhibition, 1908 : The blacksmith : Senegalese village.
Creator:
M'Culloch, John A.
Date:
[1908]
Physical Description:
1 postcard : photomechanical print ; 9 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1681. Africa [cartographic material].

Africa [cartographic material].
Creator:
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651–1726
Date:
[ca. 1686?]
Physical Description:
1 map : hand colored ; 57 x 94 cm, on sheet 62 x 102 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1682. St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear

St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1683. The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy : wherein the principles of that art are rendered familiar in instructive lessons comprised under the following heads : features and limbs, profiles and ovals, whole figures, drapery, light and shade, landscapes, perspective, enlarging and contracting, imitation of life, &c. &c. : explained by a great variety of examples from the most approved designs : neatly engraved on seventy-two copper plates : with a suitable introduction on the utility of this noble art and observations on designs, as well in regard to theory as practise / by the author of The artist's assistant.

The draughtsman's assistant, or, Drawing made easy : wherein the principles of that art are rendered familiar in instructive lessons comprised under the following heads : features and limbs, profiles and ovals, whole figures, drapery, light and shade, landscapes, perspective, enlarging and contracting, imitation of life, &c. &c. : explained by a great variety of examples from the most approved designs : neatly engraved on seventy-two copper plates : with a suitable introduction on the utility of this noble art and observations on designs, as well in regard to theory as practise / by the author of The artist's assistant.
Creator:
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793
Date:
[ca. 1801]
Physical Description:
[2], 16 p., [72] leaves of plates : chiefly ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1684. Aunt Louisa's Alphabet book : comprising alphabet of fruits, country alphabet, London alphabet, alphabet of games & sports / with twenty-four pages of illustrations printed in colours by Evans and Kronheim.

Aunt Louisa's Alphabet book : comprising alphabet of fruits, country alphabet, London alphabet, alphabet of games & sports / with twenty-four pages of illustrations printed in colours by Evans and Kronheim.
Creator:
Valentine, L. (Laura), d. 1899
Date:
[1870?]
Physical Description:
[58] leaves : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1685. Journal of the late campaign in Egypt : including descriptions of that country, and of Gibralter, Minorca, Malta, Marmorice, and Macri : with an appendix, containing official papers and documents / by Thomas Walsh, Captain in His Majesty's ninety-third regiment of foot, aide-de-camp to Major-General Sir Eyre Coots, K. B. and K.c. M. P. &c. ; illustrated by numerous engravings of antiquities, views, costumes, plans, positions, &c.

Journal of the late campaign in Egypt : including descriptions of that country, and of Gibralter, Minorca, Malta, Marmorice, and Macri : with an appendix, containing official papers and documents / by Thomas Walsh, Captain in His Majesty's ninety-third regiment of foot, aide-de-camp to Major-General Sir Eyre Coots, K. B. and K.c. M. P. &c. ; illustrated by numerous engravings of antiquities, views, costumes, plans, positions, &c.
Creator:
Walsh, Thomas, fl. 1801
Date:
1803
Physical Description:
viii, [20], 261, [7], *145, [1] p., 49 [i.e.41] leaves of plates ([9] folded) : ill., maps (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1686. Some account of London / Thomas Pennant.

Some account of London / Thomas Pennant.
Creator:
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
Date:
1791
Physical Description:
vi, [4], 479, [9] p., [14] leaves of plates : ill., plan ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1687. A new description of Blenheim : the seat of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough : containing a full and accurate account of the paintings, tapestry, and furniture : a picturesque tour of the gardens and park : and a general description of the china gallery, &c. : with a preliminary essay on landscape gardening.

A new description of Blenheim : the seat of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough : containing a full and accurate account of the paintings, tapestry, and furniture : a picturesque tour of the gardens and park : and a general description of the china gallery, &c. : with a preliminary essay on landscape gardening.
Creator:
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758–1837
Date:
1811
Physical Description:
vi, [2], 150 p., 4 leaves of plates (one folded) : ill., plan ; 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1688. Modern London : being the history and present state of the British metropolis : illustrated with numerous copper plates.

Modern London : being the history and present state of the British metropolis : illustrated with numerous copper plates.
Creator:
Phillips, R. (Richard), Sir, 1767–1840
Date:
1805
Physical Description:
viii, 571 p., [23] leaves of plates ([2] folded) : ill., plan : 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1689. The last days of Lord Byron : with his lordship's opinions on various subjects, particularly on the state and prospects of Greece / by William Parry, Major of Lord Byron's Brigade, commanding officer of artillery, and engineer in the service of the Greeks.

The last days of Lord Byron : with his lordship's opinions on various subjects, particularly on the state and prospects of Greece / by William Parry, Major of Lord Byron's Brigade, commanding officer of artillery, and engineer in the service of the Greeks.
Creator:
Parry, William, fl. 1825
Date:
MDCCCXXV [1825]
Physical Description:
xxiii, [1], 360 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1690. Moth collection / John Dilnot.

Moth collection / John Dilnot.
Creator:
Dilnot, John
Date:
2013
Physical Description:
1 specimen box ; 21 x 15 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1691. In affectionate remembrance of James Page : who fell asleep in Jesus August 19th, 1885 : aged 63 years.

In affectionate remembrance of James Page : who fell asleep in Jesus August 19th, 1885 : aged 63 years.
Date:
1885
Physical Description:
1 cut paper card : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1692. [Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]

[Label for Bacon Brothers "B.B." cigarettes (Turkish)]
Creator:
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
Date:
[approximately 1910]
Physical Description:
1 label ; 25 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

1693. Alice's adventures in Wonderland / by Lewis Carroll ; illustrated by Arthur Rackham ; with a proem by Austin Dobson.

Alice's adventures in Wonderland / by Lewis Carroll ; illustrated by Arthur Rackham ; with a proem by Austin Dobson.
Creator:
Carroll, Lewis, 1832–1898
Date:
[1907]
Physical Description:
xi, [1], 161, [3] pages, [13] leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Sylvia Van Sinderen in honor of Elisabeth Fairman

1694. Yours unalterably.

Yours unalterably.
Date:
[1875?]
Physical Description:
1 card : color illustrations ; 9 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1695. Fortunio & his seven gifted servants.

Fortunio & his seven gifted servants.
Date:
1846
Physical Description:
1 game : color lithograph ; 57 x 44 cm, folded to 20 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

1696. Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia.

Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia.
Creator:
Adam, Robert, 1728–1792
Date:
1764
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1697. Rokeby : a poem / by Walter Scott, Esq.

Rokeby : a poem / by Walter Scott, Esq.
Creator:
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
Date:
1813
Physical Description:
[8], 330, cxvi, 3 p. ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1698. Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : applied to the arts of smithing, joinery, carpentry, turning, bricklayery : to which is added Mechanick dyalling : shewing how to draw a true sun-dyal on any given plane ... / by Joseph Moxon, ...

Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : applied to the arts of smithing, joinery, carpentry, turning, bricklayery : to which is added Mechanick dyalling : shewing how to draw a true sun-dyal on any given plane ... / by Joseph Moxon, ...
Creator:
Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1691
Date:
1703
Physical Description:
[viii], 287, [305]-352 p., [26] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1699. Britannia illustrata, or, Views of all the palaces, several seats and other publick buildings of England, very neatly engrav'd = Les veües de les palais, et de diverses belles maisons, et d'aütres publiques batiments de l'Angleterre, graves fort curieusement.

Britannia illustrata, or, Views of all the palaces, several seats and other publick buildings of England, very neatly engrav'd = Les veües de les palais, et de diverses belles maisons, et d'aütres publiques batiments de l'Angleterre, graves fort curieusement.
Date:
1724
Physical Description:
[14] leaves : all ill. ; 18 x 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

1700. Narrative, of a five years' expedition, against the revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America, from the year 1772, to 1777 : elucidating the history of that country ... with an account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea / by Captn. J. G. Stedman ...

Narrative, of a five years' expedition, against the revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America, from the year 1772, to 1777 : elucidating the history of that country ... with an account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea / by Captn. J. G. Stedman ...
Creator:
Stedman, John Gabriel, 1744–1797
Date:
1796
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill., maps, plans ; 27 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts