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- Creator:
- Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
- Published / Created:
- 1886
- Call Number:
- Bryher St48 K53
- Image Count:
- 171
- Description:
- Advertising matter: [8] p. at end not included in collation. and Bryher copy is 1st edition 2nd issue with textual changes on pp. 40, 64 and 101. Cf. McKay, G.L. Stevenson library, 381. (Bryher St48 K53)
- Publisher:
- Cassell,
- Subject (Name):
- Finch, C. N.--Autograph
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Kidnapped, being memoirs of the adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751 ...
- Creator:
- Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
- Published / Created:
- [1851] March 27
- Call Number:
- Osborn d118
- Image Count:
- 7
- Abstract:
- Also contained in the letter are three pen drawings: one of Sir Robert Peel; another of the crowd at the Italian opera; and a caricature of his idea for an exhibit of the Whig Ministers at Madame Tussaud's wax museum. and Letter from Doyle to Lucie, Lady Duff Gordon, which primarily discusses politics and social news. The letter begins with a detailed description of his recent visits to the sessions of the House of Commons, including a summary of Sir James Graham's speeches and an unfavorable description of Sir Robert Peel. He also speculates about the marriage prospects and "wicked conspiracy" surrounding Miss Talbot; describes a night at a performance of the opera Lucia di Lammermoor; and mentions his social visits to other artists.
- Description:
- Binding: full red morocco folder; gilt decoration., For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., In gilt on cover: Richard Doyle 1824 1883. Autograph letter containing three drawings to Lady Gordon., Pasted inside cover: dealer's description of manuscript., and Richard Doyle (1824-1883) was an artist and caricaturist, who designed the cover of "Punch" and contributed to over a thousand "Punch" cartoons.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1837-1901 and Great Britain--Social life and customs--19th century
- Subject (Name):
- Donizetti, Gaetano,--1797-1848.--Lucia di Lammermoor, Doyle, Richard,--1824-1883, Duff Gordon, Lucie,--Lady,--1821-1869, Graham, James,--Sir,--1792-1861, Great Britain.--House of Commons, Peel, Robert, Sir, 1822-1895--Caricatures and cartoons, and Tussaud, Marie,--1761-1850
- Subject (Topic):
- Caricatures and cartoons, Opera--Great Britain, and Wit and humor--Pictorial
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letter to Lucie, Lady Duff-Gordon; 17 Cambridge Terrace, [1851] Mar 27.
- Creator:
- Heddle, Matthew Forster, 1828-1897
- Published / Created:
- 1879
- Call Number:
- 3267ca 1879
- Container / Volume:
- BRBL_00071
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- Maps, Atlases & Globes
- Subject (Topic):
- Geology--Shetland Islands--Maps
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mineralogical chart and geological map of the Shetland Islands.
- Creator:
- Norden, John, 1548-1625?
- Published / Created:
- 1593. and 1899.
- Call Number:
- 32 L84 1593/1899
- Container / Volume:
- BRBL_00736
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- Maps, Atlases & Globes
- Description:
- "From the 'Speculum Britanniæ' of John Norden, London 1593, 4to.", "Walker & Boutall, ph. sc.", Accompanied by title sheet with te, Bird's-eye-views., Has watermark., London map includes index and 14 coats of arms., London.--Westminster., and Title from title sheet.
- Publisher:
- London Topographical Society,
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles and Westminster (London, England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles
- Subject (Name):
- Keere, Pieter van den, 1571-ca. 1646 and London Topographical Society
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Norden's maps of London and Westminster. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere, 1593.
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- Creator:
- Lyceum Theatre (London, England)
- Published / Created:
- [1855]
- Call Number:
- BrSides Folio 2005 49
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- Books, Journals & Pamphlets
- Description:
- Imperfect: Stained; some text distortion due to crumpling.
- Publisher:
- s.n
- Subject (Name):
- Anderson, J. H. (John Henry), 1814-1874, Home, D. D. (Daniel Dunglas), 1833-1886, and Lyceum Theatre (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Spiritualism --England --London
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Royal Lyceum Theatre ... : the grand Eleusinian spectacle of Magic & mystery, by Professor Anderson, the great wizard of the north ... : Monday, Oct. 22nd, 1855, ...
- Creator:
- Lancelott, William Francis
- Published / Created:
- [185-?]
- Call Number:
- Gimbel/Dickens +H777 3
- Image Count:
- 3
- Description:
- "An etching by Alfred Ashley occupies the top half of the first page of this music" --Podeschi. and At head of title: Musical bouquet.
- Publisher:
- Office : W. Strange
- Subject (Topic):
- Piano music and Quadrilles
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The cricket on the hearth : a new Christmas quadrille / by F. Lancelott
8.
- Creator:
- Porter, Thomas
- Published / Created:
- [1660? and 1898.
- Call Number:
- 32 L84 1660/1898
- Container / Volume:
- BRBL_00736
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- Maps, Atlases & Globes
- Alternative Title:
- Map of London and Westminster, ab A.D. 1660.
- Description:
- "Reproduced from the practically unique example in the library of the Society of Antiquaries.", "Walker & Boutall, ph. sc.", Alternate title: Map of London and Westminster., Bird's-eye-view., Cover tit, Includes text, index, and 2 coats of arms., and Text on cover.
- Publisher:
- London Topographical Society, and Printed & sould by Robt. Walton
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles and Westminster (London, England)--Aerial views--Early works to 1800--Facsimiles
- Subject (Name):
- London Topographical Society and Walton, Robert, 1618-1688
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The newest and exactest mapp of the most famous citties, London and Westminster, with their suburbs; and the manner of their streets: with the names of the chiefest of them ...