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Rare Books and Manuscripts
16,337
Reference Library
162
Archives
3
Creator
Christie & Manson
126
Christie, James, 1773–1831
118
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
99
Christie, Manson & Woods
77
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
70
Britton, John, 1771–1857
51
Phillips, H., -1840
42
Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870
41
Dilnot, John
41
Sackett, Colin
35
Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
34
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
33
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
31
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
31
Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
30
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
29
Cruikshank, George, 1792–1878
29
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
28
Prout, Samuel, 1783–1852
27
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
27
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162
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16,340
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Unavailable
16,189
Available
151
New Additions
2023-2024
42
Classification
Books
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16,340
Creator Gender
unknown
16,338
female
2
Period
19th century
8,879
20th century
3,073
18th century
2,109
21st century
701
17th century
348
15th century
304
16th century
139
13th century
1
14th century
1
Work Type
wood engraving
1,718
engraving
961
aquatint
943
lithograph
926
auction catalog
774
artists' book
754
chromolithograph
455
etching
417
woodcut
394
ephemera
372
armorial bookplates (provenance)
329
private press books (publishing)
315
exhibition catalog
294
incunabula
257
drawing book
249
fragments (object portions)
245
accordion fold format (binding)
231
chromoxylograph
228
photomechanical print
215
steel engraving
175
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Artists' books -- Great Britain.
697
Art auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs.
669
Art -- Private collections -- Great Britain -- Catalogs.
662
Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770–1859 -- Bookplate.
600
Painting, European -- Catalogs.
442
London Institution -- Ownership.
344
Upcott, William, 1779–1845 -- Autograph.
339
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
307
Incunabula in Yale Library.
293
Painting, British -- Catalogs.
271
Werther, Frederick, 1881– -- Ownership.
246
Drawing -- Technique.
231
Private press books -- England -- London -- Specimens.
226
Great Britain -- Description and travel.
169
Decorative arts -- Catalogs.
166
Middle Hill Press -- Publisher.
160
Drawing books -- Specimens.
158
Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
154
Satire, English.
154
Fox hunting.
146
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Subject Period
19th century
969
20th century
324
18th century
224
17th century
74
16th century
54
21st century
27
15th century
26
11th century
7
15th and 16th centuries
4
12th century
3
Alfred, 871-899
3
13th century
2
14th century
2
17th-18th centuries
2
Description and travel
2
Elizabeth II
2
To 500
2
To 510 B.C
2
16th-18th centuries
1
17th cenury
1
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Associated Places
Great Britain
2,967
England
1,681
London
1,092
London (England)
334
France
224
United States
204
Edinburgh (Scotland)
172
Italy
164
Scotland
140
Edinburgh
114
Ireland
100
India
93
Oxford (England)
87
Europe
85
Waltham Saint Lawrence
76
Wales
69
Germany
55
Glasgow (Scotland)
52
Spain
52
Middle East
50
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Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616
64
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792
36
Jesus Christ
29
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926–
28
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
28
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901
27
Hogarth, William, 1697–1764
26
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775–1851
26
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
25
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769–1821
22
Raphael, 1483–1520
22
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
22
Shirley Smith, Richard
21
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769–1852
19
Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792,
17
Britton, John, 1771–1857
16
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606–1669
16
West, Benjamin, 1738–1820
15
Blake, William, 1757–1827
14
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895–1952
14
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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 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 the artist
39
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 Jules D. Prown, MAH 1971
26
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Michael D. Coe, Yale MAH 1968
25
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jock Reynolds
20
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman
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 David Alan Richards, Yale BA 1967, JD 1972
17
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Bert Boyson
16
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elizabeth and Horace Tower in memory of Cynthia Gay Wright
15
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Language
English
14,049
French
438
Latin
301
German
211
Italian
113
Dutch
35
Undetermined
13
Spanish
12
Welsh
9
French, Middle (ca. 1300-1600)
8
German, Middle High (ca. 1050-1500)
7
English, Middle (1100-1500)
6
Swedish
6
Multiple languages
5
Portuguese
5
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
4
Japanese
4
Low German
4
Russian
4
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First lessons in plain sewing for home or school
[approximately 1900?]
2
Open house London
[2011]
3
Rook, Anne
Virtual orchard
2009
4
Jones, Daniel (Ship chandler)
Bot. of Daniel Jones, sail maker, ship chandler
[approximately 1870?]
5
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
6
Festival of Britain (1951 : Great Britain)
Britain at home to the world
1951
7
Bonnell, Mandy
The coral aquarium
[1997]
8
United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps (London, England)
Eleventh anniversary of the United Society of Master Chimney Sweeps
1836
9
Dison & Co. (Firm : London, England)
Dison & Co., lace manufacturers
[circa 1850?]
10
Kikkuli, fl. ca. 1350 B.C
The Kikkuli text on the training of horses (ca. 1350 B.C.)
c1977
11
Charles Miller's habit and gown-warehouse, at the Crown and Cushion, in Tavistock-Street
[1748]]
12
John Sanderson & Co
Splendid show of spring fashions
[1890?]
13
South Bank Centre
Summer of smiles
2011
14
Bush, Tracey
Cygnea cantio
1997
15
Mr. Ingham, general dealer, Sheffield
[approximately 1840?]
16
Regency Hotel (Ramsgate, England)
The Regency. Ramsgate
1953
17
Kindergarten and transition class
[approximately 1900]
18
For the information of travellers passing through the Turnpike Gates at Strood, and on the New Road, near Rochester
May 1792
19
Simpson's-in-the-Strand
Simpson's in-the-Strand, Grand Divan Tavern
1960
20
Literary and Scientific Mechanics' Institute (Hull, England)
Hull Mechanics' Institute
[1845]
21
Rook, Anne
Apple story
2016
22
John R. Purssell & Comp.
John R. Purssell & Comp., 20, Ludgate Hill, opposite the Old Bailey
[between 1850 and 1875?]
23
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Half a cwt. of coals, James Breame's warehouse, near the bridge
[approximately 1845]
24
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society's gardens, Regent's Park. Sunday, December 14th, 1879. Admit one
1879
25
Whitehaven and West Cumberland steeplechase, hurdle, & hunters' flat race meeting
1890
26
Wm Walker & Son (Firm)
Wm. Walker & Son
1891
27
The royal wedding official programme
2011
28
Lever Brothers Ltd.
Lifebuoy royal disinfectant soap
[approximately 1894?]
29
A booke of secrets
1596
30
Bush, Tracey
The pocket book of sea creatures
1997
31
J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c.
[1850?]
32
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Field notes
2006
33
[Bill for food and drink, Tunstead, 1773]
2d Novr. 1773
34
In Disgraceful Memory of the Russian Navy, in their terrible encounter with nine unarmed fishing smacks
[1904]
35
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
36
Stevens Art Gallery (St. Paul, Minn.)
Stevens Art Gallery
early 20th century
37
Molay, A. Jacques
A. Jacques Molay
[1870?-1890?]
38
Siddall, Charles, 1804–
Charles Siddall, tailor, &c., Eppleby
March 31st 1840
39
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
40
Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)
Prize medal of the Exhibition
1851
41
Lydiat, Anne
Without
[1999]
42
[Luncheon menu for the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, Sept. 6th, 1939]
1939
43
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Dinner
1951
44
Pigot, James, 1769–1843
J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer
[between 1810 and 1821]
45
Campbell, Ken, 1939–2022
Father's garden
1989
46
Frock me (London, England)
Frock me
[2013]
47
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
48
Society of Dilettanti (London, England)
Antiquities of Ionia,
1769-1915
49
Black Lion Inn (Scarthingmoor, England)
[Inn tally for food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Scarthingmoor]
[early 19th century]
50
Armer's (Flookborough, England]
Armer's, Flookborough
[early 19th century]
51
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Programme of events, Monday August 22nd, 1955
1955
52
Mockett, Andrew
A chapbook of English tat
[2002]
53
Cyder Cellars, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
[early 19th century]
54
William's return
[18th century]
55
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Plunge
[2010]
56
Cunard Steamship Company, ltd.
Children's tea party held on board R.M.S. "Ivernia"
1955
57
The particulars and inventories of the estates of the sub-governor, deputy governor, and directors of the South-sea company
1721
58
Bugle Hotel (Newport, England)
Bugle Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight
[late 19th century]
59
J. Lyons & Company
Menu
1934
60
Gulflocher, Leopolde
Leopolde Gulflocher, sculpteur en marbre et albatre
[approximately 1815]
61
Royal Bath Hotel (Bournemouth, England)
[Lunch and dinner menu for the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, August 13, 1955]
1955
62
Dilnot, John
Winter buds
2008
63
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]
64
A gentleman's park dissected
18--]
65
Printer's sample: "Boots and Shoes neatly mended"
[1850?]
66
Bonnell, Mandy
Bethany seeds
2013
67
Cunard White Star, ltd
Menu
[1935]
68
Salt, Henry, 1780–1827
Twenty-four views in St. Helena, the Cape, India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt
1809
69
Duke of York's Theatre (London, England)
[Program for the the Duke of York's Theatre production of Pink string and sealing wax, by Roland Pertwee]
[1943]
70
Tobin, George, 1768–1838
Views in St. Helena
[Nov. 1, 1815]
71
Roberson & Company
Roberson & Company, manufacturers of oil and water colors, materials for drawing and painting
[not before 1862]
72
Little Red Riding Hood
[approximately 1880]
73
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872–1956
Rossetti and his circle
[1922]
74
Bonnell, Mandy
The second life of shells
2001
75
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
76
An account of the receipts and expences of the Charity-School at Worfield
[1817]
77
Bosford, J., active 1850
J. Bosford, bookseller
[approximately 1850?]
78
Lamont-Fisher, Pauline
Daylight
2006
79
Hassall, John, 1868–1948
Grosvenor House, July 25th, 1916
1916
80
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Follow the river
2015-2017
81
Bonnell, Mandy
Antmothbeetlemillipedespider
2006
82
The emperor of China's palace at Pekin
MDCCLIII [1753]
83
Burns, Robert, 1759–1796
The soldier's return
[1793]
84
Dilnot, John
Weeds and pests
2009
85
Coq d'Or (London, England)
Carte du jour
1955
86
W. Stevens's circulating library and general newspaper office
[1880?]
87
Valentine card
[approximately 1859]
88
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Leda and the swan
[2011]
89
Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne
[approximately 1890]
90
The New album of Waverly views
[approximately 1850]
91
Rook, Anne
The book of 4021 & 4020
2002
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
Bonnington Hotel (London, England)
Luncheon
1951
96
Reveley, Thomas, active 1904
£5 reward
approximately 1904
97
London Transport Executive
[Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service]
[1951]
98
Tamabayashi, Chisato, 1975–
Branches
[2007]
99
Establishment for the education of young ladies conducted by the Misses Sadler, Chignell House, near the turnpike, Uxbridge road, Ealing W
[approximately 1850]
100
Parnell & Banner
Parnell & Banner
[approximately 1850]
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