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1.
A geographical description of the world : on 32 cards ; embellished with the dresses of the various

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 slip case., 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, Clothing and dress, 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.
Grand jeu de la géographie avec costumes coloriées.

Published / Created:
[1830?]
Call Number:
PLAYING CARDS GEN 132
Image Count:
28
Resource Type:
text and still image
Description:
BEIN PLAYING CARDS GEN 132: Title card pasted to sleeve. Formerly owned by Julia Parker Wightman. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards. and Title card and 25 numbered cards depicting inhabitants of various countries.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
France, Asia, Europe, Africa, and America
Subject (Topic):
Playing cards and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Grand jeu de la géographie avec costumes coloriées.

3.
Journal, 1770

Creator:
Deeker, James
Call Number:
LWL Mss Vol. 50
Image Count:
168
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in a single hand, of a description of the author's tour through France and Italy in 1770, traveling with his master Robert Fellowes and Thomas Durrant, and recording his interactions with the inhabitants, curious sights, local hygienic practices, and traveling conditions. At one point he writes that he fell 14 times from his horse, while in Aquapendente he witnesses a postboy beating the horses "in a most unmerciful manner." In Bologna, he records news of banditti "which infested this part of the Country consisting of upwards of 40 men." He also climbs Mount Vesuvius "about two years since there was a dreadful eruption," where he walks on rough lava and ashes "in many places knee deep." Elsewhere, he notes the practice in Italy of hanging ladies' negligees out of coach windows and the presence of lice on the Italian nobility; and expresses his regret at the lack of diversions during this season of the year, as he should have been "very glad to have been here at the time of the Carnival when all kinds of diversions are allowed, such as Plays, Operas, Maskings, Horseraces &c." and At the conclusion of the manuscript, the author describes his return to England in excellent health and his gratitude to his "indulgent master" Mr. Durrant; addresses the manuscript to his father; and signs it "J Deeker London March 12th 1770." Bound in throughout the manuscript are 13 maps, colored in red and green representing stages of the author's journey, and 11 pen and wash drawings of such scenes as Trajan's pillar at Rome; Remains of three taverns where St Paul met his friends; and the Palace of the duke of Tuscany at Florence. A wash drawing entitled "Mons. D-r [Deeker] riding post", probably copied from Henry William Bunbury's print "Courier francois", is also bound in.
Description:
James Deeker was one of the first aeronauts in England. His hot-air balloon ascent in Norwich in June, 1785, was witnessed by Horace's nephew, George, the 3rd Earl of Orford., In English., Index of places visited at end of manuscript, as well as a mileage chart and a "List of Painters &c." which lists artists' names and brief biographies., On flyleaves, two pages in pencil recording "Interesting Remarks" and their page numbers., Autograph in pencil on flyleaf: ER Pratt. April 1812., Bookplate of Roger Pratt. Written in pencil on bookplate: Ryston Hall. Norfolk., and Binding: full reverse calf. Marbled endpapers. Stamped on spine: Deeker's Journal. Written on spine: 1770.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe., Europe, France, Italy, and Vesuvius (Italy)
Subject (Name):
Deeker, James.
Subject (Topic):
Grand tours (Education), Tourism, Travelers' writings, English, Ruins, Social life and customs, and Description and travel
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Journal, 1770

4.
Memoria delle cose piu particolari notate nel viaggio di Firenze a Londra per propria sodisfazione

Creator:
Dal Pino, Antonio di Francesco
Call Number:
Osborn b96
Image Count:
323
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Contemporary scribal copy in several hands of this travel account. Tommaso del Bene left Florence with his suite on 21 July 1695 and returned on 7 April 1696. On both the outward and return journies he travelled by way of the Brenner, Germany and the Low Countries. He landed in England on 20 October 1695 and remained there until 6 January 1696. Dal Pino's account of the stay in England covers 100 pages. It includes notes of the envoy's diplomatic and social activity, a long description of a Lord Mayor's show (p. 143-49), descriptions of visits to Windsor and Hampton Court, with comments on the works of art, and reports of proceedings in Parliament. The narrative is followed by a list of the stages of the journeys and an index of places
Description:
Another MS of this work is in the Archivio di Stato, Florence.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Cosimo III, Grand-Duke of Tuscany, 1642-1723., Del Bene, Tommaso., and Lord Mayor's Show
Subject (Topic):
Manuscripts, Italian and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Memoria delle cose piu particolari notate nel viaggio di Firenze a Londra per propria sodisfazione dal P. Antonio Frnacesco dal Pino : in occorenza d'aver servito di cappellano all'Illmo. Sigre. Commendre. F. Tommaso del Bene inviato straordinario del Sermo. Gran Duca di Toscana Cosimo Terzo felicemente regnante nell'anno 1695, 1695

5.
Mémoires d'un voyageur qui se repose : with illustrations : in four parts

Creator:
Baker, Anthony St. John, 1785-1854
Published / Created:
1850
Call Number:
2003 1141
Container / Volume:
3
Image Count:
257
Description:
BEIN 2003 1141: Imperfect: some plates wanting. Extra-illustrated. Autograph: Emily S. Baker, Elephanta Lodge, Preston Drove, Brighton. Bookplate of Paul Mellon., In English., Author determined from internal evidence. Cf. NUC pre-1956, v. 31, p. 230., and Pages [289]-298 are repeated in numbering.
Publisher:
Privately printed, T. Booker)
Subject (Geographic):
United States and Europe
Subject (Name):
Baker, Anthony St. John, 1785-1854
Subject (Topic):
Travel, Voyages and travels, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mémoires d'un voyageur qui se repose : with illustrations : in four parts

6.
Mémoires d'un voyageur qui se repose : with illustrations : in four parts

Creator:
Baker, Anthony St. John, 1785-1854
Published / Created:
1850
Call Number:
2003 1141
Container / Volume:
4
Image Count:
201
Description:
BEIN 2003 1141: Imperfect: some plates wanting. Extra-illustrated. Autograph: Emily S. Baker, Elephanta Lodge, Preston Drove, Brighton. Bookplate of Paul Mellon., In English., Author determined from internal evidence. Cf. NUC pre-1956, v. 31, p. 230., and Pages [289]-298 are repeated in numbering.
Publisher:
Privately printed, T. Booker)
Subject (Geographic):
United States and Europe
Subject (Name):
Baker, Anthony St. John, 1785-1854
Subject (Topic):
Travel, Voyages and travels, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mémoires d'un voyageur qui se repose : with illustrations : in four parts

8.
Tour in France, Switzerland & Italy made in the years 1824 & 1825, 1824-1825

Creator:
Bewicke, Margaret
Call Number:
Osborn d354
Image Count:
295
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript of a detailed diary describing travel experiences, scenery, tours of libraries and galleries, and Italian acquaintances
Description:
Flyleaf note: "Close House, Wylam-on-Tyne, Northumberland" and genealogical information on Margaret (Spearman) Bewicke.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe and Italy
Subject (Topic):
Travelers' writings, English, Travelers, Travel journals, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Tour in France, Switzerland & Italy made in the years 1824 & 1825, 1824-1825

9.
Travel diary, 1764-1765

Call Number:
Osborn c523
Image Count:
95
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript of a travel diary which opens with the writer already in Rome on December 11, 1765, documents his sojourn in Italy, and concludes with a journey to Vienna, Berlin, and finally Potsdam one year later. The unidentified author describes the art and architecture of several Italian cities, the studios of artists and art dealers in Rome, and military sites, garrisons, and installations in Venice, Toulon and Austria, as well as the docks and warships of Naples
Description:
Bookplate: Ver Hayden de Lancey of the Middle Temple and Grey's Inn., Flyleaf note: "Diary of a stay in Rome 1764/64 and a journey from Rome to Berlin via Naples Marseilles - Genoa - Milan - Parma -Bologna , Venice and Vienna. by a member of the de Lancey family" , possibly in the hand of Baron Ver Hayden de Lancey., and Binding: original limp vellum with flap; remains of wax seal with coat of arms on flap and back cover.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe, Italy, and Naples (Italy)
Subject (Topic):
Military art and science, Travelers' writings, English, Travel diaries, Description and travel, and History
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Travel diary, 1764-1765

10.
Travel diary, 1830 May-Sep

Creator:
Fairfax, Thomas?
Call Number:
Osborn d345
Image Count:
139
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript diary describing a European tour, principally of Eastern Europe, Russia and Italy. Fairfax devotes much attention to works of art and historical buildings
Description:
Binding: contemporary half-morocco, marbled boards.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe and Russia
Subject (Topic):
Travelers' writings, English, Travel diaries, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Travel diary, 1830 May-Sep