Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Leighton, John, 1822-1912

Title:

Luke Limner's valentines. No. 1 [-14]

Published / Created:

London, Ackermann & Co. [1848]

Physical Description:

14 pts. col. ill. 26 cm. (in case 30 cm.)

Holdings:

Rare Books and Manuscripts
NC1866 V3 L8+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Classification:

Books

Notes:

BAC : Possibly the author's copy. Two drawings initialled on back: J.L., 19 High Street, Camden Town.

BAC : British Art Center copies bound into one volume, with a (ms.?) label on cover reading: A caustic valentine. Luke Limner. Bound in at the end of the volume are two writing sheets for April Fools' Day, with decorations and verses by Leighton; accompanying the volume are the original drawings for valentines 1-2, 4-11, and 13-14.

Lithographed valentines, each with title and imprint.

Printed on paper watermarked 1848.

Subject Terms:

Valentines.