<< YCBA Home Yale Center for British Art Yale Center for British Art << YCBA Home

YCBA Collections Search

Search Constraints

You searched for:

Collection Rare Books and Manuscripts

Remove constraint Collection: Rare Books and Manuscripts

Search Results

Papworth, John Buonarotti, 1775-1847. Poetical sketches of Scarborough:
Papworth, John Buonarotti, 1775–1847
Poetical sketches of Scarborough
1813
 Eighth carriage, King's duaghters and escort.
Eighth carriage, King's duaghters and escort
[approximately 1905]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures, by the most esteemed ancient and modern masters : a capital large bronze figure of Neptune : a marble bust of the great Duke of Marlborough, &c. : the property of a Gentleman, gone to India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room in Pall Mall, on Friday, December 8th, 1797, and following day, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : and catalogues may be then had in Pall Mall, and at the Rainbow Coffee House
[1797]
 Collection of lace samples, patterns, and photographs.
Collection of lace samples, patterns, and photographs
ca. 1896-1906
 Gallery of poets, Pall-Mall and Fleet Street :
Gallery of poets, Pall-Mall and Fleet Street
1790
Denon, Vivant, 1747-1825. Description des objets d'arts qui composent le cabinet de feu M. le Baron V. Denon.
Denon, Vivant, 1747–1825
Description des objets d'arts qui composent le cabinet de feu M. le Baron V. Denon
1826
 Holden's triennial directory. . .for 1805, 1806, 1807.
Holden's triennial directory. . .for 1805, 1806, 1807
1805
Turner, Dawson, 1775-1858. Outlines in lithography :
Turner, Dawson, 1775–1858
Outlines in lithography
1840
Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586, author. Astrophel & Stella /
Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554–1586
Astrophel & Stella
MCMXXXI [1931]
Sayers, F. (Frank), 1763-1817. Hints on architecture.
Sayers, F. (Frank), 1763–1817
Hints on architecture
[1805]
 A sketch, illustrative of the minster and antiquities of the city of Lincoln.
A sketch, illustrative of the minster and antiquities of the city of Lincoln
1835
Dilnot, John. Geologic.
Dilnot, John
Geologic
1991
Maude, Robert. Western culture.
Maude, Robert
Western culture
1993
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716-1774, author. The perspective of architecture :
Kirby, John Joshua, 1716–1774
The perspective of architecture
MDCCLXI [1761]
Spielmann, M. H. (Marion Harry), 1858-1948, author. The title-page of the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays :
Spielmann, M. H. (Marion Harry), 1858–1948
The title-page of the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays
1924
Livingston, Annie M. Diary kept by Annie M. Livingston during her travels through the Middle East.
Livingston, Annie M
Diary kept by Annie M. Livingston during her travels through the Middle East
1881-1882
Van Horn, Erica. Coracle at the Irish Museum of Modern Art :
Van Horn, Erica
Coracle at the Irish Museum of Modern Art
[1994]
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703. [The 52 countries [sic] of England and Wales
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650–1703
[The 52 countries [sic] of England and Wales
Douglas, Helen, 1952- Reflection /
Douglas, Helen, 1952–
Reflection
c2006
Tyson, Ian, 1933-2021. Before three times three & after three times three.
Tyson, Ian, 1933–2021
Before three times three & after three times three
c1970
Finzi, Joy, 1907-1991. A point of departure :
Finzi, Joy, 1907–1991
A point of departure
1967
Wang, Wei, 701-761. Six poems of the Tang dynasty /
Wang, Wei, 701–761
Six poems of the Tang dynasty
1970
Cosway, Maria Hadfield, 1759-1838, ill. Progress of female dissipation /
Cosway, Maria Hadfield, 1759–1838
Progress of female dissipation
Apr. 10, 1800
Multiple store (London, England) The multiple store.
Multiple store (London, England)
The multiple store
[2002]
Scott, John, Lady, 1810-1900. Annie Laurie :
Scott, John, Lady, 1810–1900
Annie Laurie
[ca. 1895]
Piccolomini, M. (Marietta), 1834-1899. Ora pro nobis /
Piccolomini, M. (Marietta), 1834–1899
Ora pro nobis
[189-?]
Balfe, M. W. (Michael William), 1808-1870. Killarney /
Balfe, M. W. (Michael William), 1808–1870
Killarney
[189-?]
J. J. Sketchbook of views in England.
J. J
Sketchbook of views in England
1843-1844
Banke, A. de. A. de Banke, milliner and dress maker :
Banke, A. de
A. de Banke, milliner and dress maker
between and 1840 and 1850?
Edward Petty & William Wood, (Grocers), creator. [Billheads of Edward Petty and William Wood, grocers, of London, for purchases made by Colonel Alexander Campbell, 1822]
Edward Petty & William Wood, (Grocers)
[Billheads of Edward Petty and William Wood, grocers, of London, for purchases made by Colonel Alexander Campbell, 1822]
1822
Concanen, Alfred, cartographer. Stannard & Son's perspective view of Ashantee & the whole of the Gold Coast :
Concanen, Alfred
Stannard & Son's perspective view of Ashantee & the whole of the Gold Coast
1873
 Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others
Twelve prints of the most famous high bred running horses, by Shaw and others
published 2d. Jany.,1773
W.H. Grant and Co. (Coventry, England) Lord Kitchener of Khartoum.
W.H. Grant and Co. (Coventry, England)
Lord Kitchener of Khartoum
[1900]
Freedman, Barnett, 1901-1958, artist. Drawing for the dust jacket of Siegfried Sassoon's Memoirs of an infantry officer.
Freedman, Barnett, 1901–1958
Drawing for the dust jacket of Siegfried Sassoon's Memoirs of an infantry officer
1931
Kelke, William Hastings, -1865, author. The churchyard manual :
Kelke, William Hastings, -1865
The churchyard manual
1851
Bamforth & Co., creator, publisher. [Postcard with image of a woman discussing inscription to be written on her husband's headstone].
Bamforth & Co.
[Postcard with image of a woman discussing inscription to be written on her husband's headstone]
1908
 Rules and regulations for the allotment gardens in the township of Alnmouth :
Rules and regulations for the allotment gardens in the township of Alnmouth
2nd February, 1853
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, well chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a capital, well chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1804]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the production of the great artists of the British School, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the production of the great artists of the British School, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery
[1805]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the productions of the great artists of the British school, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery, formed under the spirited directions, and with unbounded expence, by those distinguished promoters of the fine arts, the Messrs. Boydell's :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the productions of the great artists of the British school, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery, formed under the spirited directions, and with unbounded expence, by those distinguished promoters of the fine arts, the Messrs. Boydell's
[1805]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most valuable and unique collection of ancient stained glass :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most valuable and unique collection of ancient stained glass
[1808]
De Ville, James, 1776-1846, creator. A catalogue of antique, ancient and Italian works of art in bronze, on view and sale at Mr. Deville's rooms, No. 367, Strand.
De Ville, James, 1776–1846
A catalogue of antique, ancient and Italian works of art in bronze, on view and sale at Mr. Deville's rooms, No. 367, Strand
1834
 The Municipal Procession entering the Exhibition grounds.
The Municipal Procession entering the Exhibition grounds
[1904]
Stewart, Wheatley, & Adlard, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a highly interesting and valuable collection of engravings and cabinet pictures, the property of an eminent collector :
Stewart, Wheatley, & Adlard
A catalogue of a highly interesting and valuable collection of engravings and cabinet pictures, the property of an eminent collector
[1828]
Redfern Gallery. Modern British 2001 /
Redfern Gallery
Modern British 2001
2001
 To the affectionate remembrance of Clara Edith Albrecht :
To the affectionate remembrance of Clara Edith Albrecht
1861
 [Australian invitation card].
[Australian invitation card]
[approximately 1850?]
 Van Der Velde & Co. :
Van Der Velde & Co.
[approximately 1920?]
Fullbrook, Edward, active 1824-1839, creator. Letter from Edward Fullbrook to an unidentified recipient :
Fullbrook, Edward, active 1824–1839
Letter from Edward Fullbrook to an unidentified recipient
1836 December 28
 The miller and his men :
The miller and his men
February 1865
Jenner, Ben. Everything that I've wanted to say but haven't had the confidence to until now.
Jenner, Ben
Everything that I've wanted to say but haven't had the confidence to until now
[2021]
Russell, Georgia, 1974- Australia.
Russell, Georgia, 1974–
Australia
2003
Lewis, John Frederick, 1804-1876. Lewis's Sketches and drawings, of the Alhambra,
Lewis, John Frederick, 1804–1876
Lewis's Sketches and drawings, of the Alhambra,
[1835]
Ramsay, Allan, 1713-1784. An essay on the naturalization of foreigners.
Ramsay, Allan, 1713–1784
An essay on the naturalization of foreigners
Printed in the year 1762
Truchsess, Joseph. Proposals for the establishment of a public gallery of pictures in London ...
Truchsess, Joseph
Proposals for the establishment of a public gallery of pictures in London ..
[1802]
Bartell, Edmund. Hints for picturesque improvements in ornamented cottages,
Bartell, Edmund
Hints for picturesque improvements in ornamented cottages,
1804
Harrison, Henry, artist. Instructions for the mixture of water-colours,
Harrison, Henry, artist
Instructions for the mixture of water-colours,
1843
Eigner, Larry, 1927-1996. A line that may be cut :
Eigner, Larry, 1927–1996
A line that may be cut
1968
Curwen Press. A specimen book of types & ornaments in use at the Curwen Press, Plaistow, London.
Curwen Press
A specimen book of types & ornaments in use at the Curwen Press, Plaistow, London
1928
Onwhyn, Thomas, 1811?-1886. Mr. & Mrs. John Brown's visit to London to see the Grand Exposition of All Nations.
Onwhyn, Thomas, 1811?-1886
Mr. & Mrs. John Brown's visit to London to see the Grand Exposition of All Nations
[1851]
Avaux, Claude de Mesmes, comte d', 1595-1650. Catalogue des manuscrits de monseigneur le president de Mesmes.
Avaux, Claude de Mesmes, comte d', 1595–1650
Catalogue des manuscrits de monseigneur le president de Mesmes
1828]
Howitt, William, 1792-1879. The rural life of England.
Howitt, William, 1792–1879
The rural life of England
1844
Longman & Co. Cathedral antiquities.
Longman & Co
Cathedral antiquities
[ca. 1813]
Bysshe, Edward, Sir, 1615?-1679. Visitation of Wiltshire 1677.
Bysshe, Edward, Sir, 1615?-1679
Visitation of Wiltshire 1677
1854
Buday, György, 1907- The story of the Christmas card
Buday, György, 1907–
The story of the Christmas card
[1951]
Moncrieff, W. T. (William Thomas), 1794-1857, author. Excursion to Kenilworth :
Moncrieff, W. T. (William Thomas), 1794–1857
Excursion to Kenilworth
1824
 Descriptive catalogue of the panoramic exhibition of the Manchester and Liverpool rail-road, containing 15,000 square feet of canvass :
Descriptive catalogue of the panoramic exhibition of the Manchester and Liverpool rail-road, containing 15,000 square feet of canvass
1835
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. Rebecca and Rowena.
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811–1863
Rebecca and Rowena
1850
Lysons, Samuel, 1763-1819. Etchings of views and antiquities in the county of Gloucestershire :
Lysons, Samuel, 1763–1819
Etchings of views and antiquities in the county of Gloucestershire
[1791]
 An accurate description and history of the metropolitan and cathedral churches of Canterbury and York :
An accurate description and history of the metropolitan and cathedral churches of Canterbury and York
1755
Merridew, John, 1789-1862. A catalogue of engraved portraits of nobility, gentry, clergymen, and others, born, resident in, or connected with the county of Warwick;
Merridew, John, 1789–1862
A catalogue of engraved portraits of nobility, gentry, clergymen, and others, born, resident in, or connected with the county of Warwick;
1848
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834. The poetical works of Samuel T. Coleridge /
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772–1834
The poetical works of Samuel T. Coleridge
[1878]
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. A method to learn to design the passions :
Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690
A method to learn to design the passions
1734
 Warwick Castle :
Warwick Castle
1812
Bramston, James, 1694?-1744. The man of taste :
Bramston, James, 1694?-1744
The man of taste
1733
 Description of the banquet given in honour of the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel ... :
Description of the banquet given in honour of the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel ...
1837
Moore, Henry, 1898-1986. Heads, figures and ideas /
Moore, Henry, 1898–1986
Heads, figures and ideas
1958
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Elements of English prosody for use in St. George's schools :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Elements of English prosody for use in St. George's schools
1880
Cook, Edward Tyas, Sir, 1857-1919. Studies in Ruskin :
Cook, Edward Tyas, Sir, 1857–1919
Studies in Ruskin
1890
 The tablet of memory :
The tablet of memory
1818
Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918. Fine art at the Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester, 1887 :
Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850–1918
Fine art at the Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester, 1887
1887
Templeman, Thomas, -1729. A new survey of the globe, or, An accurate mensuration of all the empires, kingdoms, countries, states, principal provinces, counties, & islands in the world ... :
Templeman, Thomas, -1729
A new survey of the globe, or, An accurate mensuration of all the empires, kingdoms, countries, states, principal provinces, counties, & islands in the world ...
[1729]
 Kenilworth illustrated, or, The history of the castle, priory and church of Kenilworth :
Kenilworth illustrated, or, The history of the castle, priory and church of Kenilworth
1821
 The chimney-piece-maker's daily assistant, or, A treasury of new designs for chimney-pieces.
The chimney-piece-maker's daily assistant, or, A treasury of new designs for chimney-pieces
1766-1769
René, Adolphe. Nouveau traité de la chasse et de la pêche :
René, Adolphe
Nouveau traité de la chasse et de la pêche
[1865]
Livingston, William, 1723-1790, author. A review of the military operations in North-America :
Livingston, William, 1723–1790
A review of the military operations in North-America
MDCCLVII [1757]
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711–1774, publisher
A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of valuable gems, bronzes, marble and other busts and antiquities, of the late Doctor Mead : which (by order of the executors) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 11th of this instant March 1755, and the four following days : the said collection will be exhibited to public view on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 7th, 8th and 10th instant, from ten in the morning till four, and the sale will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock : catalogues of which may be had on Thursday the 6th, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid
[1755]
Pritchard, John E. Old Bristol houses.
Pritchard, John E
Old Bristol houses
1894-1897
 Clemency to brutes :
Clemency to brutes
1761
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856. Series of eight views ... of Constantinople.
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774–1856
Series of eight views ... of Constantinople
1808
Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865. Cranford /
Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810–1865
Cranford
1891
Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842-1904, author. Soundness and age of horses :
Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842–1904
Soundness and age of horses
1887
Wheler, Robert Bell, 1785-1857. History and antiquities of Stratford-upon-Avon :
Wheler, Robert Bell, 1785–1857
History and antiquities of Stratford-upon-Avon
[1806]
Duffield, William, Mrs., 1819-1914. The art of flower painting./
Duffield, William, Mrs., 1819–1914
The art of flower painting
[187-?]
Richardson, Edward, 1812-1869. The monumental effigies of the Temple Church :
Richardson, Edward, 1812–1869
The monumental effigies of the Temple Church
1843
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765. Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres :
Bertram, Charles, 1723–1765
Britannicarum gentium historiae antiquae scriptores tres
1757
Taylor, J. (Josiah) A catalogue of modern books on architecture, theoretical, practical, and ornamental :
Taylor, J. (Josiah)
A catalogue of modern books on architecture, theoretical, practical, and ornamental
ca. 1824]
Brockedon, William, 1787-1854. Illustrations of the passes of the Alps :
Brockedon, William, 1787–1854
Illustrations of the passes of the Alps
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
Calvert, Frederick, fl. 1811-1844, ill. The Isle of Wight illustrated :
Calvert, Frederick, fl. 1811–1844
The Isle of Wight illustrated
1846
Combe, William, 1742-1823. The third tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of a wife :
Combe, William, 1742–1823
The third tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of a wife
[1820-1821]