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1. In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston : who departed this life on the 12 August, 1870, and was interred in the Alston Cemetery, August 15th, 1870 : aged 25 years.

In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Hardy, of Alston : who departed this life on the 12 August, 1870, and was interred in the Alston Cemetery, August 15th, 1870 : aged 25 years.
Date:
1870
Physical Description:
1 card : letterpress ; 90 x 130 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. In ever loving memory of William George Banks : dearly beloved husband of the late Harriet Ann Banks, of Doseley, Dawley, Salop : who departed this life Mar. 11th, 1928, aged 67 years : interred in Doseley Churchyard March 14th.

In ever loving memory of William George Banks : dearly beloved husband of the late Harriet Ann Banks, of Doseley, Dawley, Salop : who departed this life Mar. 11th, 1928, aged 67 years : interred in Doseley Churchyard March 14th.
Date:
1928
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917.

In sacred memory of the victims of the great explosion in the East End of London on Friday evening, January, 19th, 1917.
Date:
1917
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 110 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Souvenir greeting card.

Souvenir greeting card.
Date:
[approximately 1890]
Physical Description:
1 greeting card : color illustrations ; 9 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber : who died January 29th, 1857, aged 76 years.

In remembrance of the late Robert Minto of Barton-Upon-Humber : who died January 29th, 1857, aged 76 years.
Date:
1857
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 78 x 116 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth : who died at Brewster Bill, Ardenside, on November 6th, 1944 : aged 83 years.

In loving memory of Mary Ann, widow of the late Thomas Bowes, Snilesworth : who died at Brewster Bill, Ardenside, on November 6th, 1944 : aged 83 years.
Date:
1944
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Decalcomania sample book.

Decalcomania sample book.
Date:
circa 1870
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill. ; 33 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. In memory of the late John Distance : who died May 16th, 1854 : aged 25 years.

In memory of the late John Distance : who died May 16th, 1854 : aged 25 years.
Date:
1854
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. [Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]

[Six mid-19th century silhouette cut-outs]
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
6 cut-paper works ; 8 to130 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning : who departed this life, May 5th, 1874 : aged 61 years : interred at Barking, Essex, May 10th, 1874.

In affectionate remembrance of Frances Stenning : who departed this life, May 5th, 1874 : aged 61 years : interred at Barking, Essex, May 10th, 1874.
Date:
1874
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 78 x 116 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875.

In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875.
Date:
1892
Physical Description:
1 card : illustrations ; 110 x 80 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford : who died October 24th, 1905 : aged 41 years.

In loving memory of Emily Clifford, dearly beloved wife of George Clifford : who died October 24th, 1905 : aged 41 years.
Date:
1905
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 70 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton : who died January 2nd, 1898, aged 53 years : interred at Camerton Church on Wednesday, January 5th, at 3 o'clock.

In affectionate remembrance of Isabella, the beloved wife of James Clark, of Camerton : who died January 2nd, 1898, aged 53 years : interred at Camerton Church on Wednesday, January 5th, at 3 o'clock.
Date:
1898
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885 : aged 72 years.

In affectionate remembrance of John Farres, who died November 5th, 1885 : aged 72 years.
Date:
1885
Physical Description:
1 card : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn : who died January 27th, 1865 : aged 34 years.

In memory of Jane, the beloved wife of William Stead, of Sherburn : who died January 27th, 1865 : aged 34 years.
Date:
1865
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.

A full & true account of a pleasure party to Rockingham in 1817 by C.R., illustrated by J.P.
Date:
1817?
Physical Description:
2 v.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer : who died on the 4th of July 1883, aged 76 : fortified with the Rites of the Holy Church

Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Anne, Dowager Lady Dormer : who died on the 4th of July 1883, aged 76 : fortified with the Rites of the Holy Church
Date:
1883
Physical Description:
1 card : illustrations ; 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Wellington : born 1789 - died 1852.

Wellington : born 1789 - died 1852.
Date:
1852
Physical Description:
1 embossed print ; 140 x 110 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. Fortune teller's notebook.

Fortune teller's notebook.
Date:
[1829?]
Physical Description:
1 volume (15 pages) : illustrations ; 11 cm, in boards 15 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.

Please to imagine lady fair, If you my passion truly share, that in these gloves our hands combine, Mine in yours, love, and yours in mind.
Date:
[approximately 1860]
Physical Description:
1 folded card ; 30 x 110 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart : who died at Worthing, June 14, 1871, aged 22 years : and was buried at Finchley Cemetery, June 20, 1871.

In sorrowing remembrance of Jessie, wife of Horace Hart : who died at Worthing, June 14, 1871, aged 22 years : and was buried at Finchley Cemetery, June 20, 1871.
Date:
1871
Physical Description:
1 card : photograph ; 100 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897 : aged 26 years : interred at Plumstead, Cemetery.

In affectionate remembance of Euphemia Froude, who died October 29th, 1897 : aged 26 years : interred at Plumstead, Cemetery.
Date:
1897
Physical Description:
1 embossed card : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. In loving memory of Frederick Callis : born January 1st, 1874 : died June 18th, 1898 : he died of enteric fever at Landi Kotal, India : 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry.

In loving memory of Frederick Callis : born January 1st, 1874 : died June 18th, 1898 : he died of enteric fever at Landi Kotal, India : 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry.
Date:
1898
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. In memory of Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief of the British Forces in the Crimea : born 1788, died June 28th 1855.

In memory of Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief of the British Forces in the Crimea : born 1788, died June 28th 1855.
Date:
1855
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. May each returning birthday find you very much improved : then you'll grow wise and good and kind and be by all beloved.

May each returning birthday find you very much improved : then you'll grow wise and good and kind and be by all beloved.
Date:
[approximately 1860]
Physical Description:
1 card ; 40 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. In affectionate remembrance of William Foggin : who died February 15th, 1864 : aged 3 years and 10 months.

In affectionate remembrance of William Foggin : who died February 15th, 1864 : aged 3 years and 10 months.
Date:
1864
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Brooks who departed this life January 2th, 1918 : aged 63 years : interred at Walcot Cemetery.

In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth Brooks who departed this life January 2th, 1918 : aged 63 years : interred at Walcot Cemetery.
Date:
1918
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. In loving memory of Ellen Rosa Garrard, who departed this life October 11th, 1923 : aged 39 years : interred in Watford Cemetery.

In loving memory of Ellen Rosa Garrard, who departed this life October 11th, 1923 : aged 39 years : interred in Watford Cemetery.
Date:
1923
Physical Description:
1 folded card : illustrations ; 70 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. Lady Fanny Flutter, at home on midsummer night : for waltzing and flirting, (the latter the natural consequence of the former).

Lady Fanny Flutter, at home on midsummer night : for waltzing and flirting, (the latter the natural consequence of the former).
Date:
circa 1800
Physical Description:
1 card ; 8 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Cut-paper basket.

Cut-paper basket.
Date:
Great Britain,
Physical Description:
1 cut-paper basket : hand-cut paper with watercolor, stitched with silk thread ; 24 x 29 x 8 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. 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

32. 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

33. Yours unalterably.

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

34. Cut-paper flower arrangements.

Cut-paper flower arrangements.
Date:
London?,
Physical Description:
2 works : hand-cut paper ; in oval box frames 26 x 20 x 6 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. To my love.

To my love.
Date:
[1880?]
Physical Description:
1 card : color illustrations ; 10 x 7 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. Sepulchral monuments in Great Britain; applied to illustrate the history of families, manners, habits and arts, at the different periods from the Norman conquest to the seventeenth century. With introductory observations ...

Sepulchral monuments in Great Britain; applied to illustrate the history of families, manners, habits and arts, at the different periods from the Norman conquest to the seventeenth century. With introductory observations ...
Creator:
Gough, Richard, 1735–1809
Date:
1786-1796
Physical Description:
2 v. in 3. illus., plates (part fold.), geneal. tables (part fold.) 54 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. Two funeral scenes, with horse-drawn hearses.

Two funeral scenes, with horse-drawn hearses.
Date:
[approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 print : woodcut ; sheet 14 x 22
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. In affectionate remembrance of John Stringer, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann Stringer : who died January 6th, 1888.

In affectionate remembrance of John Stringer, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann Stringer : who died January 6th, 1888.
Date:
1888
Physical Description:
1 embossed card : letterpress ; 78 x 116 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

39. In loving remembrance of William Albert Hadley, aged 18 years : died April 30th, 1873.

In loving remembrance of William Albert Hadley, aged 18 years : died April 30th, 1873.
Date:
1873
Physical Description:
1 card : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. [Greeting card with movable flower].

[Greeting card with movable flower].
Date:
[1850?]
Physical Description:
1 greeting card : color illustrations ; 17 x 12 cm, mounted on 21 x 16 cm manila paper.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts