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25001. Geographical and statistical memoir of the Konkun : the revenue and land tenures of the western part of India, considered with reference to their institution and present working / by Major T.B. Jervis, Engineers, E.I.C.S.

Geographical and statistical memoir of the Konkun : the revenue and land tenures of the western part of India, considered with reference to their institution and present working / by Major T.B. Jervis, Engineers, E.I.C.S.
Creator:
Jervis, T. B. (Thomas Best), 1796–1857
Date:
1840
Physical Description:
[4],149 pages ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Jane L. Jervis, Ph.D. 1978.

25002. Sketches of character : in illustration of the habits, occupation, and costume of the Negro population, in the island of Jamaica / drawn after nature, and in lithography, by I.M. Belisario.

Sketches of character : in illustration of the habits, occupation, and costume of the Negro population, in the island of Jamaica / drawn after nature, and in lithography, by I.M. Belisario.
Creator:
Belisario, Isaac Mendes, 1795–1849
Date:
1837[-1838]
Physical Description:
[20] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. ; 38 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25003. Ten views in the island of Antigua : in which are represented the process of sugar making, and the employment of the Negroes, in the field, boiling-house and distillery / from drawings made by William Clark.

Ten views in the island of Antigua : in which are represented the process of sugar making, and the employment of the Negroes, in the field, boiling-house and distillery / from drawings made by William Clark.
Creator:
Clark, W. A. V. (William A. V.)
Date:
1823
Physical Description:
[10] p., 10 leaves of plates : ill. ; 35 x 47 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25004. Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c. : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820 / by Sir Robert Ker Porter ; with numerous engravings of portraits, costumes, antiquities, &c.

Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c. : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820 / by Sir Robert Ker Porter ; with numerous engravings of portraits, costumes, antiquities, &c.
Creator:
Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777–1842
Date:
1821-1822
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill., maps, port. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25005. The Crystal Palace game : a voyage round the world, an entertaining excursion in search of knowledge, whereby geography is made easy / by Smith Evans, F.R.G.S.

The Crystal Palace game : a voyage round the world, an entertaining excursion in search of knowledge, whereby geography is made easy / by Smith Evans, F.R.G.S.
Creator:
Evans, Henry Smith
Date:
[1854?]
Physical Description:
1 game : color, mounted on linen ; 45.5 x 65 cm, folded to 20.3 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

25006. Passport of Matthew Arnold and John Keir for travel to Madrid and San Sebastian.

Passport of Matthew Arnold and John Keir for travel to Madrid and San Sebastian.
Creator:
Spain. Sovereign (1813–1833 : Ferdinand VII)
Date:
1813 December 14
Physical Description:
1 sheet (1 page) ; 28 x 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25007. Polyorama, or, Endless changes of landscapes.

Polyorama, or, Endless changes of landscapes.
Date:
1824
Physical Description:
16 pts. in case. ill. 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25008. [Numerical game]

[Numerical game]
Date:
1812
Physical Description:
2 sheets. ill. 43 x 43 cm. fold. to 10 x 10 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25009. The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints : consisting of sublime and interesting views in Great Britain and Ireland, beautifully engraved by the most eminent artists from the paintings and drawings of the first masters.

The Copper-plate magazine, or Monthly cabinet of picturesque prints : consisting of sublime and interesting views in Great Britain and Ireland, beautifully engraved by the most eminent artists from the paintings and drawings of the first masters.
Date:
[1792-1802]
Physical Description:
5 v. (250 plates) : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25010. Specimens of polyautography : consisting of impressions taken from original drawings made purposely for this work.

Specimens of polyautography : consisting of impressions taken from original drawings made purposely for this work.
Date:
30th April 1803
Physical Description:
2 volumes (12 prints) : lithographs ; volumes 44 x 57 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25011. History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 : with memoirs of the union, and Emmett's insurrection in 1803 / by W. H. Maxwell ...

History of the Irish rebellion in 1798 : with memoirs of the union, and Emmett's insurrection in 1803 / by W. H. Maxwell ...
Creator:
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792–1850
Date:
1845
Physical Description:
vii, [1], 477, [1] p., [27] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Gloria Scheuer

25012. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832.

Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832.
Creator:
Cracknall, James
Date:
1832
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration, 23 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25013. [Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat].

[Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat].
Creator:
W. Woods & Son (London, England)
Date:
1839
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 19 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25014. Massa, you no understand it. &c. &c. &c.

Massa, you no understand it. &c. &c. &c.
Date:
[not before 1854?]
Physical Description:
8 pages : illustrations ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25015. Taylor's Adelphi Hotels : Edinburgh : Glasgow : W.S. Taylor, Propietor : Glasgow [blank] 19[blank]

Taylor's Adelphi Hotels : Edinburgh : Glasgow : W.S. Taylor, Propietor : Glasgow [blank] 19[blank]
Date:
[189-?]
Physical Description:
1 postcard : illustrations ; 90 x 1400 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25016. Modern ornamentation, being a series of original designs : for the patterns of textile fabrics, for the ornamentation of manufactures in wood, metal, pottery, &c.; also for the decoration of walls & ceilings and other flat surfaces / by Chr. Dresser, Ph.D., &c. ; (author of "The art of decorative design," "Japan : its architecture, arts," etc.)

Modern ornamentation, being a series of original designs : for the patterns of textile fabrics, for the ornamentation of manufactures in wood, metal, pottery, &c.; also for the decoration of walls & ceilings and other flat surfaces / by Chr. Dresser, Ph.D., &c. ; (author of "The art of decorative design," "Japan : its architecture, arts," etc.)
Creator:
Dresser, Christopher
Date:
1886
Physical Description:
[8] pages, 50 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 40 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.

25017. Racial photographs from the Egyptian monuments.

Racial photographs from the Egyptian monuments.
Creator:
Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853–1942
Date:
[1887]
Physical Description:
190 photographs mounted on XVI folded sheets : albumen prints ; photographs each 7 x 10 cm, in covers 19 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus Jr.

25018. Cupid'a ariel ship.

Cupid'a ariel ship.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25019. Court game of geography.

Court game of geography.
Date:
[between 1838 and 1855]
Physical Description:
1 game (52 cards) : hand colored illustrations, hand colored maps ; cards 10 x 7cm + 1 booklet (32 pages)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25020. A journey to Lindley Murray's.

A journey to Lindley Murray's.
Date:
[185-?]
Physical Description:
1 col. sheet. 45 x 57 cm. fold. to 23 x 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25021. The history of Wem, : and the following villages and townships, viz Edstaston, Cotton, Lowe and Ditches, Horton, Newtown, Wolverley, Northwood, Tilley, Sleap, Astoin, and Lacon. / Taken from the manuscript of the late Rev. Sam. Garbet, ...

The history of Wem, : and the following villages and townships, viz Edstaston, Cotton, Lowe and Ditches, Horton, Newtown, Wolverley, Northwood, Tilley, Sleap, Astoin, and Lacon. / Taken from the manuscript of the late Rev. Sam. Garbet, ...
Creator:
Garbett, Samuel
Date:
1818
Physical Description:
[v]-viii, [1], 368, [4] p., 1 leaf of plates : ill. ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25022. Description of a view of Macao in China : now exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square / painted by the proprietor, Robert Burford.

Description of a view of Macao in China : now exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square / painted by the proprietor, Robert Burford.
Creator:
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Date:
1840
Physical Description:
12 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25023. A picturesque tour of the English lakes : containing a description of the most romantic scenery of Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire with accounts of antient and modern manners and customs, and elucidations of the history and antiquities of that part of the country, &c., &c. : illustrated with forty-eight coloured views / drawn by Messrs. T.H. Fielding and J. Walton during a two years' residence among the lakes.

A picturesque tour of the English lakes : containing a description of the most romantic scenery of Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire with accounts of antient and modern manners and customs, and elucidations of the history and antiquities of that part of the country, &c., &c. : illustrated with forty-eight coloured views / drawn by Messrs. T.H. Fielding and J. Walton during a two years' residence among the lakes.
Creator:
Fielding, T. H. (Theodore Henry), 1781–1851
Date:
MDCCCXXI [1821]
Physical Description:
vi, [2], 288 p., [49] leaves of plates : ill. ; 39 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25024. Original drawings for Designs for small picturesque cottages and hunting boxes.

Original drawings for Designs for small picturesque cottages and hunting boxes.
Creator:
Gyfford, E
Date:
[not after 1807]
Physical Description:
19 drawings : watercolor ; 22 x 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25025. With the best Christmas and New Year's wishes of Wm. P. Thompson, F.C.S. : international agent for foreign and Colonial patent solicitors : 1894 (aluminium).

With the best Christmas and New Year's wishes of Wm. P. Thompson, F.C.S. : international agent for foreign and Colonial patent solicitors : 1894 (aluminium).
Creator:
Thompson, W. P. (William Phillips)
Date:
1894
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 9 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25026. Bill for school expenses for Miss Kate Lamb, due to Mrs. Blundell at Grey Friars' House, Lincoln.

Bill for school expenses for Miss Kate Lamb, due to Mrs. Blundell at Grey Friars' House, Lincoln.
Creator:
Grey Friars' House (Lincoln, England)
Date:
April, 1882
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 24 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25027. 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

25028. Camera lucida.

Camera lucida.
Date:
late 19th century?
Physical Description:
1 camera lucida : brass ; 25 x 7 x 2 cm, in case 26 x 8 x 2 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25029. The live doll.

The live doll.
Date:
[approximately 1860?]
Physical Description:
8 pages : illustrations ; 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25030. A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox ...

A new, moral, and entertaining game of the reward of merit / invented by Geo. Fox ...
Creator:
Fox, Geo. (George)
Date:
December 10th, 1801
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored engraving ; 41 x 51 cm, folded to 17 x 14 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

25031. R. Ackermann, Junr's : established for the sale of sporting, prints, drawings & paintings : 191, Regent Street, London.

R. Ackermann, Junr's : established for the sale of sporting, prints, drawings & paintings : 191, Regent Street, London.
Creator:
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1793–1868
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 9 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25032. The high mettled racer / by the late Charles Dibdin ; to which are added many interesting anecdotes of the race-horse ; illustrated by ten first-rate engravings on wood by G.W. Bonner, from designs by Robert Cruikshank.

The high mettled racer / by the late Charles Dibdin ; to which are added many interesting anecdotes of the race-horse ; illustrated by ten first-rate engravings on wood by G.W. Bonner, from designs by Robert Cruikshank.
Creator:
Dibdin, Charles, 1745–1814
Date:
MDCCCXXXI [1831]
Physical Description:
36 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25033. Oriental scenery : part first [-fifth] containing twenty-four views of the architecture, antiquities, and landscape scenery of Hindoostan / by Messrs. Thomas and William Daniell, reduced from their folio edition of the same work, and carefully copied under their direction.

Oriental scenery : part first [-fifth] containing twenty-four views of the architecture, antiquities, and landscape scenery of Hindoostan / by Messrs. Thomas and William Daniell, reduced from their folio edition of the same work, and carefully copied under their direction.
Creator:
Daniell, Thomas, 1749–1840
Date:
1812-1816
Physical Description:
3 volumes : illustrations ; 25 cm x 35 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25034. The Swedish army.

The Swedish army.
Creator:
Eben, Frederic, Baron
Date:
[1808]
Physical Description:
29 p., [24] leaves of plates : ill. ; 34 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25035. Letters on India : political, commercial, and military : relative to subjects important to the British interests in the East : addressed to a proprietor of East-India stock / by Lieut. Colonel Taylor.

Letters on India : political, commercial, and military : relative to subjects important to the British interests in the East : addressed to a proprietor of East-India stock / by Lieut. Colonel Taylor.
Creator:
Taylor, John, 1808–1887
Date:
1800
Physical Description:
xxiv, 270 p., [4] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25036. Album of watercolors of British birds.

Album of watercolors of British birds.
Date:
circa 1820-circa 1830
Physical Description:
1 album (94 drawings) : watercolor ; 20 x 33 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25037. In loving and affectionate remembrance of George Gordon Duffield : infant son of William and Martha Duffield : who departed this life January 5th, 1898 : after five months intense suffering : aged 6 months.

In loving and affectionate remembrance of George Gordon Duffield : infant son of William and Martha Duffield : who departed this life January 5th, 1898 : after five months intense suffering : aged 6 months.
Date:
1898
Physical Description:
1 folded card : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25038. Thou are all I wish.

Thou are all I wish.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25039. The border antiquities of England and Scotland; comprising specimens of architecture and sculpture, and other vestiges of former ages, accompanied by descriptions. Together with illustrations of remarkable incidents in border history and tradition, and original poetry. By Walter Scott, esq.

The border antiquities of England and Scotland; comprising specimens of architecture and sculpture, and other vestiges of former ages, accompanied by descriptions. Together with illustrations of remarkable incidents in border history and tradition, and original poetry. By Walter Scott, esq.
Creator:
Scott, Walter, 1771–1832
Date:
1814-1817
Physical Description:
2 v. plates. 29 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25040. An historical sketch of the island of Madeira; : containing an account of its original discovery and first colonization; present produce; state of society and commerce. Embellished with a coloured view of the island.

An historical sketch of the island of Madeira; : containing an account of its original discovery and first colonization; present produce; state of society and commerce. Embellished with a coloured view of the island.
Date:
1819
Physical Description:
[2], ii, 98 p., 1 leaf of folding color plates: ill. ; 18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25041. A natural history of fishes : forty engravings on wood.

A natural history of fishes : forty engravings on wood.
Date:
[1814?]
Physical Description:
36 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25042. Ackermann's new drawing book of light and shadow : in imitation of Indian ink.

Ackermann's new drawing book of light and shadow : in imitation of Indian ink.
Creator:
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Date:
1809
Physical Description:
[2], ii, [12] p., 24 leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25043. A concise account of the surprising feats achieved by Signor M. Girmondi's wonderful performing dogs, lately arrived from Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Madrid, &c. &c. : to which are annexed a brief sketch of their species, a few lines addressed to the proprietor : an anecdote, &c. &c. : with a correct engraving prefixed of their various attitudes.

A concise account of the surprising feats achieved by Signor M. Girmondi's wonderful performing dogs, lately arrived from Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Madrid, &c. &c. : to which are annexed a brief sketch of their species, a few lines addressed to the proprietor : an anecdote, &c. &c. : with a correct engraving prefixed of their various attitudes.
Creator:
Girmondi, M
Physical Description:
18 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25044. The shooting directory / by R.B. Thornhill.

The shooting directory / by R.B. Thornhill.
Creator:
Thornhill, R. B. (Richard Badham)
Date:
1804
Physical Description:
xvi, ix, [1], 432 p., [8] leaves of plates ([3] folded) : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25045. Sketchbook of views of Rome and its environs.

Sketchbook of views of Rome and its environs.
Creator:
Bunsen, Frances Waddington, Baroness, 1791–1876
Date:
1817-1837
Physical Description:
38 drawings, on 23 leaves (in 1 sketchbook) ; 18 x 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25046. Half a cwt. of coals, Mr. Breame's Wharf, near the bridge.

Half a cwt. of coals, Mr. Breame's Wharf, near the bridge.
Creator:
Breame, James, born 1793 or 1794
Date:
[approximately 1845?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 60 x 70 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25047. Bill for school expenses for Miss Davenport, at H. Boulaye's school, Manchester.

Bill for school expenses for Miss Davenport, at H. Boulaye's school, Manchester.
Creator:
Boulaye, H., active 1819
Date:
June 17, 1819
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 13 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25048. Outlines of a portion of the life of Trelawny Spoon, gent. : making known to the world for the first time many adventures and incidents of the most thrilling interest which might possibly have occurred had such a person as Trelawny Spoon, gent. ever existed / designed and sketched by John L. Roget.

Outlines of a portion of the life of Trelawny Spoon, gent. : making known to the world for the first time many adventures and incidents of the most thrilling interest which might possibly have occurred had such a person as Trelawny Spoon, gent. ever existed / designed and sketched by John L. Roget.
Creator:
Roget, John Lewis, 1828–1908
Date:
1847-1848
Physical Description:
1 volume ([2], 33, [1] leaves) : chiefly illustrations ; 15 x 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Diane Nixon

25049. Sketches of John & George from home / by John Cowell Junr., expressly for his brother dot.

Sketches of John & George from home / by John Cowell Junr., expressly for his brother dot.
Creator:
Cowell, John
Date:
June 25th, 1842
Physical Description:
1 volume (17 leaves) : illustrations ; 34 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25050. [Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]

[Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
Creator:
Dean & Son
Date:
[1880?]
Physical Description:
1 card ; illustrations ; 16 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25051. Photograph album of Sir John Edge in Allahabad, India.

Photograph album of Sir John Edge in Allahabad, India.
Creator:
Edge, John, 1873–1896
Date:
ca. 1888-1894
Physical Description:
1 album (120 photographs) : albumen prints ; album 32 x 40 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25052. Richard Turpin, the highwayman : a drama in two acts : written expressly for & adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.

Richard Turpin, the highwayman : a drama in two acts : written expressly for & adapted only to Skelt's characters & scenes in the same.
Date:
[between 1850-1862]
Physical Description:
12 pages ; 17 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus.

25053. Amid'st a meadow green and gay ...

Amid'st a meadow green and gay ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25054. A history of British birds. By Thomas Bewick.

A history of British birds. By Thomas Bewick.
Creator:
Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828
Date:
1847
Physical Description:
2 v. ill. 23 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25055. Switzerland in miniature : description of the grand model of Switzerland, by professor Gaudin, of Geneva, 26 feet by 21 feet, now exhibiting at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.

Switzerland in miniature : description of the grand model of Switzerland, by professor Gaudin, of Geneva, 26 feet by 21 feet, now exhibiting at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.
Date:
1825
Physical Description:
iv, [1], 6-32 pages, [1] folded leaf of plates : map ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25056. 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

25057. 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

25058. 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

25059. 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

25060. 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

25061. 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

25062. 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

25063. Yours unalterably.

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

25064. 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

25065. Excursions daguerriennes : vues et monuments les plus remarquables du globe.

Excursions daguerriennes : vues et monuments les plus remarquables du globe.
Date:
1841-1842
Physical Description:
2 volumes : illustrations ; 28 x 38 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25066. Metropolitan improvements, or, London in the nineteenth century : displayed in a series of engravings of the new buildings, improvements, &c., by the most eminent artists, from original drawings taken from the objects themselves expressly for this work / by Mr. Thos. H. Shepherd ; comprising the palaces, parks, new churches, bridges, streets, river scenery, public offices and institutions, gentlemen's seats and mansions, and every other object worthy of notice throughout the metropolis and its environs, with historical, topographical, and critical illustrations, by James Elmes ...

Metropolitan improvements, or, London in the nineteenth century : displayed in a series of engravings of the new buildings, improvements, &c., by the most eminent artists, from original drawings taken from the objects themselves expressly for this work / by Mr. Thos. H. Shepherd ; comprising the palaces, parks, new churches, bridges, streets, river scenery, public offices and institutions, gentlemen's seats and mansions, and every other object worthy of notice throughout the metropolis and its environs, with historical, topographical, and critical illustrations, by James Elmes ...
Creator:
Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer)
Date:
1828 [i.e. 1827-1830]
Physical Description:
vi, ii, 172 p., [80] leaves of plates : ill. ; 29 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25067. Quartettes.

Quartettes.
Date:
circa 1860?
Physical Description:
53 cards (rectos only) ; 92 mm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25068. Parnell & Banner : ship & insurance brokers : No. 57 Gracechurch Street, London.

Parnell & Banner : ship & insurance brokers : No. 57 Gracechurch Street, London.
Creator:
Parnell & Banner
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 7 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25069. Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808.

Billhead of Battle-Bridge Brewhouse, London, for purchases made by Mr. Gibbs, 1808.
Creator:
Battle-Bridge Brewhouse (London, England)
Date:
1808
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 11 x 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25070. The darlings delight, or, Easy ABC : being the first step of the ladder to learning.

The darlings delight, or, Easy ABC : being the first step of the ladder to learning.
Date:
[between 1814 and 1817]
Physical Description:
15 unnumbered leaves : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25071. The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary.

The Committee have the pleasure in announcing that the 10th Annual Exhibition of oil paintings and water colour drawings of the members of the above Society will be held at the Fine Art Gallery, Hertford Street, Leicester, on Monday, September 7th, 1891, and following days, to which you are respectively invited. E.W. Holman, Secretary.
Creator:
Leicester Society of Artists
Date:
[1891]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of George Gregory Smart, Yale BA 1977

25072. Farr, fringe lace & worsted manufacturer : 254, High Holborn : worsted & lamb's wool in shades for needle work : combd wool in any colour.

Farr, fringe lace & worsted manufacturer : 254, High Holborn : worsted & lamb's wool in shades for needle work : combd wool in any colour.
Creator:
Walkinshaw, A.
Date:
[1805?]
Physical Description:
1 trade card ; 10 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25073. Album of cartes-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the British royal family.

Album of cartes-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the British royal family.
Date:
ca. 1860-ca. 1905
Physical Description:
1 album (76 photographs) ; 30 x 24 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25074. The circle of knowledge : a new game of the wonders of nature, science, & art.

The circle of knowledge : a new game of the wonders of nature, science, & art.
Date:
[ca. 1850?]
Physical Description:
1 game : hand-colored aquatint ; 65 x 51 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen and Arthur Liman, Yale JD 1957

25075. I will love thee ever dearly.

I will love thee ever dearly.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25076. The habit makes the man = L'habit forme l'homme.

The habit makes the man = L'habit forme l'homme.
Date:
18--]
Physical Description:
1 game (26 pieces) : paper, col. ; in case, 12 x 8 x 2 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25077. The seven lamps of architecture / by John Ruskin ; with illustrations, drawn and etched by the author.

The seven lamps of architecture / by John Ruskin ; with illustrations, drawn and etched by the author.
Creator:
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Date:
1849
Physical Description:
viii, [4], 205, [1] p., 14 leaves of plates : ill. ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25078. The costume of China : illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings / by William Alexander.

The costume of China : illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings / by William Alexander.
Creator:
Alexander, William, 1767–1816
Date:
1805
Physical Description:
[10] pages, [48] leaves, [48] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 34 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25079. A coasting view of Brighton [graphic] / the drawing taken from nature by R. Havell, Junr.

A coasting view of Brighton [graphic] / the drawing taken from nature by R. Havell, Junr.
Creator:
Havell, Robert, -1832
Date:
published April 1, 1824
Physical Description:
1 print on 6 joined sheets : hand-colored aquatint ; sheets end-to-end 13 x 330 cm, rolled (in wooden case) to 17 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25080. One hundred new fables : embellished with designs to each fable / by James Northcote, R.A.

One hundred new fables : embellished with designs to each fable / by James Northcote, R.A.
Creator:
Northcote, James, 1746–1831
Date:
1817-1825
Physical Description:
331, 4 p. : ill. ; 36 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25081. Sylva Italica, or Portraits of forest trees in Italy.

Sylva Italica, or Portraits of forest trees in Italy.
Creator:
Strutt, Jacob George, 1790–1864
Date:
1844
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25082. Japan : its architecture, art, and art manufactures / by Christopher Dresser, PH.D., F.L.S., etc.

Japan : its architecture, art, and art manufactures / by Christopher Dresser, PH.D., F.L.S., etc.
Creator:
Dresser, Christopher
Date:
1882
Physical Description:
xi, 467, [1] pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter.

25083. School of painting for the imitation of woods and marbles / as taught and practised by A.R. Van der Burg and P. Van der Burg, directors of the Rotterdam Painting Institution.

School of painting for the imitation of woods and marbles / as taught and practised by A.R. Van der Burg and P. Van der Burg, directors of the Rotterdam Painting Institution.
Creator:
Burg, A. R. van der
Date:
1887
Physical Description:
48 p., [36] leaves of plates : ill. ; 47 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25084. Fourteenth autumn exhibition of pictures in oil and water-colours : and inauguration of the extension of the Walker Art Gallery.

Fourteenth autumn exhibition of pictures in oil and water-colours : and inauguration of the extension of the Walker Art Gallery.
Creator:
Walker Art Gallery
Date:
[1884]
Physical Description:
[4] pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25085. Illustrations to the novels of Walter Scott.

Illustrations to the novels of Walter Scott.
Date:
1830s?
Physical Description:
2 volumes (108 drawings) : watercolors ; drawings each approximately 8.5 x 11 cm, in volumes 19 x 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25086. The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ...

The beauteous flower which now I see, a simple tale doth tell ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25087. 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

25088. 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

25089. 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

25090. 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

25091. 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

25092. [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

25093. 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

25094. [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

25095. 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

25096. 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

25097. The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures / by C. Williams, author of numerous popular works.

The supernatural visitor, or, Warnings from the world of spirits relating the appearance of persons after death, for the purpose of detecting murders, forewarning death, and discovering hidden treasures / by C. Williams, author of numerous popular works.
Creator:
Williams, C., active 1840
Date:
1840
Physical Description:
24 pages, [1] folded leaf of plates : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25098. Characters of trees : in a series of seven plates / drawn and etched by F. [i.e. J.] Martin ...

Characters of trees : in a series of seven plates / drawn and etched by F. [i.e. J.] Martin ...
Creator:
Martin, John, 1789–1854
Date:
1817
Physical Description:
7 leaves : all ill. ; 48 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25099. Description of a view of the island and harbour of Bombay : now exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square / painted by the proprietor, Mr. R. Burford.

Description of a view of the island and harbour of Bombay : now exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square / painted by the proprietor, Mr. R. Burford.
Creator:
Burford, Robert, 1791–1861
Date:
1831
Physical Description:
12 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25100. Plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia.

Plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia.
Creator:
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778–1823
Date:
1820
Physical Description:
[2] leaves, 44 [i.e. 34] leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations, maps, plans ; 62 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts