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1. A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards ; embellished with the dresses of the various nations
- Published / Created:
- [1815?]
- Call Number:
- PLAYING CARDS GEN 397
- Image Count:
- 35
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN PLAYING CARDS GEN 133: Title label on case shaved with place of publication wanting. Formerly owned by Julia Parker Wightman. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title from slipcase., and Date inferred from reference to the re-establishment of a "legitimate monarchy" in France.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Asia, Europe, Africa, and America
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing Cards, Manners and customs, Costume, and Description and travel
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards ; embellished with the dresses of the various nations
2. Confederate generals and statesmen
- Creator:
- Magnus, Charles, playing card maker
- Published / Created:
- [1863?]
- Call Number:
- USA152
- Image Count:
- 11
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN USA152: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., and Each card bears the portrait of a Confederate military officer or statesman: Maj. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, Gen. Braxton Bragg, Gen. Buckner, Jefferson Davis, Gen. John B. Floyd, Gen. R.S. Garnett, Brig. Gen. Hardee, Brig, Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson, Maj. Gen. A. S. Johnston, Gen. Joe E. Johnston, Gen. R. E. Lee, Maj.Gen. G. J. Pillow, Brig.Gen. L. Polk, Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, Com. Maury, Gen. Benj. McCullough, Gen. Parsons, Alexander H. Stephens, Judah P. Benjamin, Gen. M. L. Bonham, Gen. John C. Breckenridge, Gen. W.O.B. Branch, Gen. Frank Cheatham, Gen. R. D. Hanson, Gen. John B. Magruder, Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Col. John Morgan, Gen. Henningsen, Gen. Hindman, Comm. Hollins, Gen.Benj. Huger, Gen. Lovel Mansfield, Gen. Albert Pike, Gen. Rob. Toombs, Gen. Tilghman, Gen. A. P. Hill, Gen. Rains, Capt. R. Semmes, Maj.Gen. Simmons, Maj.Gen. Gus. A. Smith, Maj.Gen. Kirby Smith, Com. F. Buchanan, Gen. D. E. Twiggs, Gen. Van Dorn, Capt. Chatard, Gen. T. L. Clingman, Gen. Edw. Priue, Maj.Gen. Jeff. Thompson.
- Publisher:
- Chas. Magnus
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States and Confederate States of America
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards and Generals
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Confederate generals and statesmen
3. Nouvelle chronologie de l'histoire grecque
- Published / Created:
- [1810?]
- Call Number:
- PLAYING CARDS GEN 85
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN PLAYING CARDS GEN 85: Repaired with tape on verso. Folded and tipped into cardboard folder (21 x 14 cm) with title: Nouvelle chronologie des grands hommes de la Grèce. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Uncut sheet of 25 numbered game cards and a publisher vignette, with the title across the top., "Fabrique un assortiment d'images, jeux instructifs et amusans, à l'usage de la jeunesse et jeux de Société"--Publisher vignette., and On each of the cards are three portraits of historical or mythical figures of the classical Greek period, with explanatory text printed below.
- Publisher:
- Delion, Rue Copeaux, N°. 15, près le Jardin des Plantes
- Subject (Geographic):
- France
- Subject (Name):
- Darius I, King of Persia, 548 B.C.-485 B.C.
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards and Mythology, Greek
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Nouvelle chronologie de l'histoire grecque
4. Nouvelle chronologie de l'histoire romaine
- Published / Created:
- [1810?]
- Call Number:
- PLAYING CARDS GEN 92
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Alternative Title:
- Grand jeu de l'histoire romaine and Jeu de l'histoire des empereurs
- Description:
- BEIN PLAYING CARDS GEN 92: Folded and tipped into cardboard folder (21 x 14 cm) with title: Nouvelle chronologie de l'histoire romaine depuis Romulus jusqu'à Constantin. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Uncut sheet of 25 numbered game cards and a publisher vignette, with the title across the top., "Fabrique un assortiment d'images, jeux instructifs et amusans, à l'usage de la jeunesse et jeux de Société"--Publisher vignette., and On each of the cards are three portraits of historical and mythical figures from the classical Roman period, with explanatory text printed below.
- Publisher:
- Delion, Rue Copeaux, N.° 15, près le Jardin des Plantes
- Subject (Geographic):
- France
- Subject (Name):
- Romulus, King of Rome. and Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, -337.
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards and Mythology, Roman
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Nouvelle chronologie de l'histoire romaine
5. Peace in India, or, The conquest of Seringapatnam [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [18 November 1799]
- Call Number:
- 799.11.18.03+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Ten hand-colored engravings, depicting scenes from the Battle of Seringapatnam, form the border of a writing sheet, one each along the upper and lower edges and four on either side. Illustrations include, at the top, a battle scene; portraits of the British generals, Harris and Stuart; Tippoo Saib discovered among the slain, Tippoo's sons surrender; A sepoy upon a charge, An Indian soldier; Tippoo Sultan, Tippoo Sultan's wife; a design with flags, drums, cannons, swords and bugles. The battle scene and the image with the two sons include images of elephants
- Alternative Title:
- Conquest of Seringapatnam
- Description:
- Title from head of sheet., Numbered '65.' in lower right corner., With blank center of sheet filled in manuscript in black ink with an adage and a poem and signed: John Halton June 12th, Prescot School, 1801., and With watermark and countermark.
- Publisher:
- Published 18th Novr. 1799 by Laurie & Whittle, 53, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- India, India., Śrīraṅgapaṭṭaṇa., and Indian
- Subject (Name):
- Tipu Sultan, Fath ʻAli, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799, and Tipu Sultan, Fath ʻAli, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799
- Subject (Topic):
- Family, History, Campaigns & battles, Elephants, Generals, British, Soldiers, Sons, Indian, and Spouses
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Peace in India, or, The conquest of Seringapatnam [graphic].
6. Pictorial album of the Pyramid Club
- Creator:
- Pyramid Club (Organization : Philadelphia, Pa.), author
- Call Number:
- JWJ A +998
- Container / Volume:
- 1941-1947/1948
- Image Count:
- 331
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- Pictorial album
- Description:
- BEIN JWJ A +P998: Autograph: Dr. Langston Hughes: 1944 (page 42)., BEIN JWJ A +P998: From the Richard Merkin papers: 1945, 1947/1948., BEIN JWJ A +P998: Autograph: Dr. Leroy H. Jenkins, 1945: 1945 (cover)., BEIN JWJ A +P998: Stamp on covers: Dr. L.H. Jenkins, 2346 No. 25th St., Philadelphia: 1947/1948., October 1941; title from cover., and 1947-48.
- Publisher:
- Pyramid Club
- Subject (Geographic):
- Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
- Subject (Name):
- Pyramid Club (Organization : Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Subject (Topic):
- African Americans, African American men, Societies and clubs, and African American women
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Pictorial album of the Pyramid Club
7. The original works of William Hogarth
- Creator:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Published / Created:
- 1790 [that is 1795]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 H67 795 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 93
- Resource Type:
- still image and text
- Description:
- The frontispiece is dated 1795 and is included in the Contents list., Frontispiece of William Hogarth, 2 leaves (letterpress title page and "A catalogue of the original works of William Hogarth contained in this volume"), and 110 engravings on 85 leaves., and Bound in full contemporary calf, spine richly gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering piece, rebacked. For further information, consult library staff.
- Publisher:
- Sold by John and Josiah Boydell, at the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall-Mall, and No. 90, Cheapside, London
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and England.
- Subject (Name):
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. and Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Subject (Topic):
- English wit and humor, Pictorial, Social life and customs, and Manners and customs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The original works of William Hogarth