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1. Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine.

Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.

A faithful tribute of affection! To my love.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too : long has tried your love to claim and vows twill e'er be true. They say at once you will incline to be my faithful Valentine.

A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too : long has tried your love to claim and vows twill e'er be true. They say at once you will incline to be my faithful Valentine.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Valentine card.

Valentine card.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. Valentine card.

Valentine card.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. Love has triumphed.

Love has triumphed.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 14 x 10 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. The gift receive the deed approved ...

The gift receive the deed approved ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...

What gives us comfort in this world of woe? ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.

The Chinese sensitive leaf : discovered by a celebrated physician and eminent Professor of Botany and chemistry, named Zaphrintra, of China : afterwards introduced into other parts of the continent, and into England by a very learned and sensible foreigner.
Date:
[approximately 1825?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) ; 22 x 14 cm + 1 printed 'sensitive' leaf.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.

Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.
Creator:
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Date:
1825
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 26 x 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...

A love, pure and ardent to thee I declare ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. London manners and dandy fashions.

London manners and dandy fashions.
Date:
[approximately 1825?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 24 x 9 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish.

When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ...

How sweet upon the features of the one we hold most dear ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. Can you keep a secret? If so open this.

Can you keep a secret? If so open this.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 12 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

16. To my pretty Valentine!

To my pretty Valentine!
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

17. I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.

I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

18. Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee.

Thou art my life, my love my heart. Thou art the world. And if thy will show .... I'll do it or die for thee.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

19. To her I love.

To her I love.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 25 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

20. Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent.

Music is the voice of love. My love for thee is pure and ardent.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

21. My heart is where thou art!

My heart is where thou art!
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

22. May mutual loves count us blest.

May mutual loves count us blest.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

23. Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.

Dearest name the happy time, that I in truth may call you mine.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

24. Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester.

Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester.
Creator:
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Date:
approximately 1825
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 12 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

25. I am thine love.

I am thine love.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

26. This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ...

This small tribute, dearest, take keep it for thy lovers sake ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

27. I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.

I would these flowers had lips to tell that I do love thee true and well.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

28. We must be united!

We must be united!
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 14 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

29. T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you.

T'is happiness we have in view, and mine is in possessing you.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

30. Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.

Constant as the sun in heaven above, this heart that thou has won will be to see in love.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

31. By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ...

By penning these misc lines, to prove a pledge of my unceasing love ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

32. I wait a return of thy love.

I wait a return of thy love.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

33. I live for thee only.

I live for thee only.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

34. Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat : a wife is so modest and so fair must render bliss complete.

Happy is her most truly so for whom you heart does beat : a wife is so modest and so fair must render bliss complete.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

35. A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!

A token of faithful love! To my dearest Valentine!
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

36. Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined.

Accept these flowers thus gracefully combined ... thus in unison let our loves be twined.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

37. Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me.

Oh speed fair sun! Thy face divine and bring my love to me.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

38. 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

39. My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine.

My heart is truly thine, dear Valentine.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

40. If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...

If truest love can gain respect I may a mutual love expect ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

41. St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear

St. Valentine's Day at length is here to lovers still held dear
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

42. Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill : on the premises adjoining the College Gate, High Street, Rochester, on Thursday March 27, and following evenings.

Engravings, to be sold by auction, by Mr. Gaskill : on the premises adjoining the College Gate, High Street, Rochester, on Thursday March 27, and following evenings.
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 14 x 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

43. By nature formed to be the lover's flower ...

By nature formed to be the lover's flower ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 13 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

44. My memory holds thy form in view ...

My memory holds thy form in view ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. Oh! Woe is me. My tender heart is pierced with cupid's fatal dart ...

Oh! Woe is me. My tender heart is pierced with cupid's fatal dart ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

49. Will you share these with me?

Will you share these with me?
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

50. 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

51. Pitter & Fox : gold & silver lacement & embroiderers to His Majesty & Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Cumberland, Sussex, Cambridge, & Gloucester, corner of Bedford Street, Covent garden : regimental & naval laces, epauletts, swords & sabres, sword knots, belts, belt plates, forgets, sashes, etc.

Pitter & Fox : gold & silver lacement & embroiderers to His Majesty & Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Cumberland, Sussex, Cambridge, & Gloucester, corner of Bedford Street, Covent garden : regimental & naval laces, epauletts, swords & sabres, sword knots, belts, belt plates, forgets, sashes, etc.
Creator:
Pitter & Fox
Date:
[approximately 1825]
Physical Description:
1 trade card : engraving ; 8 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

52. To my Valentine

To my Valentine
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 11 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

53. The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ...

The language of the flowers is but useless here to tell ...
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 18 x 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

54. To thee my heart beats with affection sincerely.

To thee my heart beats with affection sincerely.
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 12 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

55. On thee my hope is fixed.

No cover image available
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 17 x 11 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

56. Temple of Fancy.

No cover image available
Creator:
S. and J. Fuller
Date:
[1825?]
Physical Description:
[4] p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

57. Receive this tribute of esteem now due on this recurring day.

No cover image available
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 19 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

58. A Merry Christmas : souvenir.

No cover image available
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 11 x 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

59. Paris's original rag, bone & metal warehouse : the black doll with four faces : 4, Prospect Row, Walworth Road, 2 doors from Hewitt's, Fishmonger.

No cover image available
Creator:
H. Paris (Firm)
Date:
[approximately 1833?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

60. Oh would it were my lot to be united ever more with thee.

No cover image available
Date:
mid-19th century
Physical Description:
1 card ; 22 x 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts