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Du Temps. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Du Temps. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Medieval time wheel with twelve signs of zodiac; activities, usually related to plants or planting, for each month of the year; and center scene of woman in summer above man in winter. Illus. and text in: De pr... More

[Shepherd with bagpipes gazing at heavens, with sheepdogs, sheep and wolf]

[Shepherd with bagpipes gazing at heavens, with sheepdogs, sheep and w...

Illus. in: Der scaepherders kalengier. Antwerp : Gheprent bij W. Vosterman, 1516. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 24.

[Printing press of Joducus Badius with three workers in shop]

[Printing press of Joducus Badius with three workers in shop]

Illus. in: Epistolae / Gullaume Bude. Parisiis : Venudantur in officina I. Baddii, 1520. Ref. copy in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 12.

[Group of men and a demon, Peru]

[Group of men and a demon, Peru]

Public domain illustrated book page scan, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Horse, drawn to show muscle structure and anatomy]

[Horse, drawn to show muscle structure and anatomy]

Illus. in: Dell' anotomia et dell' infirmita del cavallo / Carlo Ruini. Bologna : Presso gli heredi di G. Rossi, 1598, p. 295. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Libra... More

[Four Native American Indians of New France (Canada): two men at top in war attire, with shield, bow, and arrows; mother holding paddle and nursing infant; and men clothed for winter, wearing snowshoes]

[Four Native American Indians of New France (Canada): two men at top i...

Illus. in: Voyages et descouvertures faites en la Nouvelle France, depuis l'année 1615 ... / Samuel de Champlain. Paris : C. Collet, 1619, leaf 23 recto.

Der Warner - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Der Warner - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

Anti-Catholic lampoon, in which a messenger warns of Jesuit schemes after the Catholic defeats on the field. Issued after Tilly's defeat at Rain on 15-16 April 1632.

[Cassiopeia constellation depicted as Cassiopeia in chair, with key to stars' names at left and new star or nova at right]

[Cassiopeia constellation depicted as Cassiopeia in chair, with key to...

Illus. in: Opera omnia / Tycho Brahe. Francofurti : Impensis I.G. Schoweteri, 1648, p. 236. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 33.

De Nova stella, anni 1572 - Public domain dedication image

De Nova stella, anni 1572 - Public domain dedication image

New star discovered in 1572 by Tycho Brahe in the constellation Cassopeia. Illus. in: Opera omnia / Tycho Brahe. Francofurti: Impensis I.G. Schweteri, 1648, p. 235. Published in: The tradition of science / Leon... More

[Moon as solid body with irregular surface features in first telescopic drawings of moon to be published]

[Moon as solid body with irregular surface features in first telescopi...

Illus. and text in: Syderus nuncius. In Opere di Galileo Galilei. Vol. 2. Bononiae : HH. de Ducijs, 1655 p. 14. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress,... More

Multi eorum qui fuerant curiosa sectati ... / A. Faldoni, inv.

Multi eorum qui fuerant curiosa sectati ... / A. Faldoni, inv.

Voluntary burning of superstitious books at Ephesus by new converts of St. Paul. Frontispiece in: Index libroru prohiditoru. Romae : Extpyographia Reverenda Camerae Apostolicae, 1758. Published in: The traditio... More

The fire engine, common pump, &c

The fire engine, common pump, &c

Print shows three figures illustrating water pumps; figure 3 shows a water tank with two men operating a pump and a fireman holding a hose. Inscribed in pencil on upper left corner: 1765. (DLC/PP-2001:068). Fo... More

Shaker's worshiping, (exercise) Gilbert, engraving, Library of Congress

Shaker's worshiping, (exercise) Gilbert, engraving, Library of Congres...

Print shows several rows of Shakers, separated by gender, performing a step dance in the meeting hall at New Lebanon, New York; a woman spectator is seated in left foreground and a top hat rests on a bench on t... More

James Hamilton, M.D. Revd. John Wesley, M.A. Revd. Joseph Cole as they were seen walking in the street at Edinburgh in the year 1790 Horton

James Hamilton, M.D. Revd. John Wesley, M.A. Revd. Joseph Cole as they...

Print shows in right profile, from left to right, 1. James Hamilton, 2. Revd. John Wesley, and 3. Revd. Joseph Cole as they walk arm in arm on an Edinburgh street. Printed at top: Eighty seven years have I soj... More

[Automated mill, designed by Oliver Evans, for processing grain] / James Poupard, scult.

[Automated mill, designed by Oliver Evans, for processing grain] / Jam...

Illus. in: The young mill-wright & miller's guide : in five parts, embellished with twenty five plates ... / by Oliver Evans, of Philadelphia. Philadelphia : Printed for, and sold by the author ..., 1795. Publ... More

[Front facade and floor plan for 18th century building]

[Front facade and floor plan for 18th century building]

Illus. in: The country builder's assistant : containing a collection of new designs of carpentry and architecture ... / by Asher Benjamin. Printed at Greenfield, Massachusetts : By Thomas Dickman, 1797, pl. 26... More

Chstematisch zusammengesteilter Wand, Bilder, Atlas zur Naturgeschichte der Bögel / von C. Gilbert Wheeler, professor der Chemie und 'Lehrer der Zoologie au der Universtat zu Chicago.

Chstematisch zusammengesteilter Wand, Bilder, Atlas zur Naturgeschicht...

Print shows illustrations of different species of birds surrounded by text.

Insurance against fire only. Capital 500,000 dolls engraved by W. Kneass

Insurance against fire only. Capital 500,000 dolls engraved by W. Knea...

Print shows fire fighters manning firehoses and pump wagons at a fire in a commercial building or warehouse, as other men attempt to salvage property from the burning building. At right center is a statue of a ... More

Fort Washington wood engraving, Library of Congress

Fort Washington wood engraving, Library of Congress

Fort Washington, with Native Americans and settlers in foreground.

The little man in black - Public domain portrait engraving

The little man in black - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows a caricature of Aaron Burr, full-length portrait, right profile, carrying a book titled "Linkum Fidelius"; originally published in "Salmagundi" by Washington Irving. (DLC/PP-1998:151). Forms part o... More

Mechanics. Coal measuring Kneass sc

Mechanics. Coal measuring Kneass sc

Print shows a mechanical device for measuring coal. Each component is lettered, but lacks the identifying key. Printed at top right: "Plate." (DLC/PP-2001:068) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the... More

Winter / A. ; Abm. Paul printer., engraving, Library of Congress

Winter / A. ; Abm. Paul printer., engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a man with a rifle and a dog walking in the snow with a farmhouse in the background and dark clouds on the horizon. Signed on block on tree trunk on lower right: A. Stamped on back: 37309. Forms pa... More

[Mother cat and kittens] / A.A., engraving, Library of Congress

[Mother cat and kittens] / A.A., engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a cat with three kittens. (DLC/PP-1908:43450.2).

Miscellany -- Mr. Bramah's patent lock ; Mr. Rowntree's patent lock / [...] del. ; Lowry scul.

Miscellany -- Mr. Bramah's patent lock ; Mr. Rowntree's patent lock / ...

Print shows views of lock, key, and locking mechanism for two types of locks. Illus. in: The cyclopædia; or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature. 1st American ed. Philadelphia : S. F. Bradfo... More

[Early steam locomotive with toothed "propelling wheel" which gripped a ribbed rail while other wheels rode on a smooth rail, and two coal cars]

[Early steam locomotive with toothed "propelling wheel" which gripped ...

Illus. in: The monthly magazine. [London : Printed for R. Phillips], 1814 June 1. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library ... More

The Shawanese prophet and Tecumseh / Huyot.

The Shawanese prophet and Tecumseh / Huyot.

Print shows Tenskwatawa, the Shawnee Prophet, and Tecumseh, with other Natives and tipis in the background. Printed below image: (See page 669). Erroneously inscribed on mount: From The romance and tragedy of ... More

Enterprise and Boxer. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Enterprise and Boxer. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows the American warship Enterprise engaged in battle with HMS Boxer. In decorative border with anchors, American flags, ship rigging, an eagle, and cameo portraits of two ships.

Frontispiece - Washington. Firm as the surge repelling rock

Frontispiece - Washington. Firm as the surge repelling rock

Print shows a large rock labeled "Washington" with trees growing on top, standing firm while battered by huge storm tossed waves; may be intended to represent former President George Washington metaphorically a... More

Gold medal presented to Jackson by Congress

Gold medal presented to Jackson by Congress

Print shows the obverse and reverse sides of a medal, with bust portrait of Major General Andrew Jackson. Inscribed in pencil below image on left: By Fürst vide Loudat. Inscribed in pencil below image on right... More

Frontispiece / Howitt.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Frontispiece / Howitt.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows gentleman farmer standing in the barnyard with his arm resting on a steer. Illus. in:The experienced butcher: shewing the respectability and usefulness of his calling, the religious considerations a... More

[Returning from the boar-hunt] / Ridinger pinx ; Anderson sc.

[Returning from the boar-hunt] / Ridinger pinx ; Anderson sc.

Print shows a man holding a large pike, standing among his hunting dogs in a wooded area, with several dead animals around them, a large wild boar among them. Title from online source. Gift; Sylvester Rosa Koehler.

Tribute to departed worth -

Tribute to departed worth -

Print showing Liberty and Freedom aside a funerary monument to Oliver H. Perry. Shows the stern of his ship "Lawrence", a bald eagle, cannons and cannonballs, tridents, military banners and the American flag. ... More

Jackson Van Derlyn nach dem Leben gez. ; Hy(?)

Jackson Van Derlyn nach dem Leben gez. ; Hy(?)

Andrew Jackson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing uniform. Date given by Louisiana State Museum as ca. 1820.

Sacred to the memory of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur

Sacred to the memory of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur

Print shows funerary monument, emblems, War of 1812 naval operations, and text commemorating Commodore Stephen Decatur.

Water proof - Print, Library of Congress collection

Water proof - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a female figure possibly representing Columbia or Commerce, full-length, seated, facing right, wearing a helmet with an eagle(?) with wings spread on top; she is holding a pike with her right hand, ... More

William Blake - [Four wood engravings illustrating Ambrose Phillips' Imitation of eclogue]

William Blake - [Four wood engravings illustrating Ambrose Phillips' I...

Illustrations showing pastoral scenes. Illus. in: The pastorals of Virgil, with..., / Publius Vergilius Maro. 1821, vol. 2., p. 15.

William Blake - [Four wood engravings illustrating Ambrose Phillips' Imitation of eclogue]

William Blake - [Four wood engravings illustrating Ambrose Phillips' I...

Illustrations showing pastoral scenes. Illus. in: The pastorals of Virgil, with..., / Publius Vergilius Maro. 1821, vol. 2., p. 16.

Letter from Thomas Jefferson, to Mr. Weightman, late Mayor of Washington

Letter from Thomas Jefferson, to Mr. Weightman, late Mayor of Washingt...

An allegory of printing and liberty, illustrating a broadside of a June 24, 1826, letter from Thomas Jefferson on American democracy. The female figure of Liberty displays to the Four Continents the art of prin... More

John Butler, Hartford L. Fairchild sc. Hartford

John Butler, Hartford L. Fairchild sc. Hartford

Print shows a papermill on the edge of a river in Hartford, Connecticut, with frames in the foreground for making laid paper; the title "John Butler, Hartford" may actually be a watermark set on the larger fram... More

Yours very sincerely Lewis P. Clover

Yours very sincerely Lewis P. Clover

Print shows Lewis P. Clover, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left.

Correct likenesses of the Calthorpe Street seventeen patriotic jurymen CJG

Correct likenesses of the Calthorpe Street seventeen patriotic jurymen...

Print shows bust portraits of "Henry Neville, Benjamin Hastie, Thomas Pearson, Joseph Burgess, William Purday, John Bliss, William Alexander, John Graham, Samuel Stockton, foreman, George Dennis, William Davies... More

A description of a view of New York, now exhibiting at the Panorama, Leicester Square GD sc

A description of a view of New York, now exhibiting at the Panorama, L...

Print shows a panorama of New York City in two plates with views of Chatham Street and Broadway, with the Hudson and East Rivers in the background of the first (top) block, as well as the bay with "Bedlow's Isl... More

[Amphibious steam powered carriage and paddle boat designed by Oliver Evans]

[Amphibious steam powered carriage and paddle boat designed by Oliver ...

Illus. in: The Boston mechanic and journal of the useful arts and sciences. Boston : G.W. Light & Co., 1834 July, p. 17. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonar... More

Navy Yard, Brooklyn - for the Ladies' Companion / drawn by Lundie.

Navy Yard, Brooklyn - for the Ladies' Companion / drawn by Lundie.

Print shows a group of people standing on a decayed section of the docks at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Illus. in: The Ladies' Companion.... New York : W.W. Snowden, v. 5, (1836 July), opp. p. 103.

Democratic ticket. Going the whole hog

Democratic ticket. Going the whole hog

An illustrated election ticket for Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson, listing Ohio Democratic electors for the presidential race of 1836. The ticket is illustrated with a small vignette of a man carrying ... More

Democratic ticket. Stop Van!!! - Public domain book illustration

Democratic ticket. Stop Van!!! - Public domain book illustration

An illustrated election ticket for Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson, listing Ohio Democratic electors for the presidential race of 1836. The ticket is illustrated with a small vignette of a man, possibl... More

Jinnoowine [i.e. "genuine"] Johnson ticket. "Carrying the war into Africa"

Jinnoowine [i.e. "genuine"] Johnson ticket. "Carrying the war into Afr...

An illustrated election ticket for the presidential campaign of 1836. Oddly, the ticket lists Ohio's Democratic electors for Van Buren while making a vicious and obscene slur on the wife of his running-mate Ri... More

Democratic ticket.  Liberty & equal rights

Democratic ticket. Liberty & equal rights

An illustrated election ticket for Martin Van Buren and Richard M. Johnson, listing Ohio's Democratic electors for the presidential race of 1836. The ticket is illustrated with a wood-engraving of Van Buren as... More

Massacre of the Whites by the Indians and Blacks in Florida

Massacre of the Whites by the Indians and Blacks in Florida

Massacre of whites by Florida Natives and African Americans. Illus. in: An authentic narrative of the Seminole war; [...]. Providence : Printed for D.F. Blanchard, 1836. Reference copy in LOT 9356. Published in... More

Nachdem er sie aber einmal auf sein Ross hatte, da drüchte er sie an seine Brust und gab ihr Machen kuss, ..

Nachdem er sie aber einmal auf sein Ross hatte, da drüchte er sie an s...

Illustration for a story showing one of King Octavian's sons, now a young man, wearing his adoptive father's old rusty armor, having defeated the giant, rides to the besieging Saracen's camp to abduct Marsabell... More

Und sie rannten davon wie Spitzbuben, ohne umzuschauen, und rannten immer mehr, da sie hörten, dass wirklich einer hinter ihnen her trotte ..

Und sie rannten davon wie Spitzbuben, ohne umzuschauen, und rannten im...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians running in fear of what might be chasing them. Caption continues: es war aber der Spiegelschwab, der auch nicht säumte, ... Illus. from: Volksbüc... More

Wie erschrak und erstaunte aber Raimund, als er bemerkte, das Melusina nur bis zur Mitte des Leibes ein überaus schönes blühendes Weib sei, ..

Wie erschrak und erstaunte aber Raimund, als er bemerkte, das Melusina...

Illustration for a story showing the nobleman Raymond spying on his wife Melusine while she takes a bath; curious to see why she needed a day to herself and breaking his promise to respect her wish, he discover... More

Er hatte den rothen Zindel mit den Ringen neben sich auf einen Stein gelegt und gedachte seiner nicht weiter, ..

Er hatte den rothen Zindel mit den Ringen neben sich auf einen Stein g...

Illustration for a story showing Peter and the fair Magelone resting by a large tree in the forest during their journey to his homeland after having eloped; a horse is tied nearby. While Magelone sleeps, Peter ... More

Geschichte von den seiben Schwaben Die sieben Schwaben hatten aber auf dem Wege dahin noch viele Abenteuer zu gestehen, ...

Geschichte von den seiben Schwaben Die sieben Schwaben hatten aber auf...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians meeting an old woman sitting beneath a tree, cooking an unusual dish. Caption continues: woran sicher die Zigeunerin schuld war, die alte Her. Di... More

Endlich am dritten Tage erhob er sich und lief nun rings um die Insel, ..

Endlich am dritten Tage erhob er sich und lief nun rings um die Insel,...

Illustration for a story showing Peter on rocks at the highest point on an island waving to a ship in the distance. Caption continues: suchte die höchste ins Meer hinausragende Klippe und sass auf derselben, i... More

Das sah der Blitzschwab, und er ging ganz stät hinterrücks auf ihn zu und sagte: "Frisch gewagt ist halb geschwommen," und gab ihm einen Stoss, dass er, plumpf! drunten lag

Das sah der Blitzschwab, und er ging ganz stät hinterrücks auf ihn zu ...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians coming to the edge of an embankment, possibly along a river, where one gets a push over the edge. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 7 / Heransgegeben von... More

Obschon Du mir einen Arm abgeschlagen hast, so soll es mir doch nicht schaden, ..

Obschon Du mir einen Arm abgeschlagen hast, so soll es mir doch nicht ...

Illustration for a story showing one of King Octavian's sons, now a young man, wearing his adoptive father's old rusty armor, fighting a giant who has been terrorizing the city of Paris; on the right, citizens ... More

Und wie sie nun gegen den Busch weiter vordringen und lugen und losen, siehe, da liegt ein Haas im Busch, ..

Und wie sie nun gegen den Busch weiter vordringen und lugen und losen,...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians staring in wonder as the rabbit flees in fear of them. Caption continues: der lugt und lost auch, und macht ein Männle und erschrickt und lauft d... More

Bedenket, liber Pater, dass dieses Alles Gott gefügt und gethan hat und klagt nicht wider den Markgrafen, unsern Herrn, denn uns stehet nicht zu mit unserer Dbrigkeit zu rechten

Bedenket, liber Pater, dass dieses Alles Gott gefügt und gethan hat un...

Illustration for a story showing, at top, Griselda weeping in the arms of her father outside their farmhouse after being sent away by Walther; and at bottom, Griselda reunited with Walther and her teenage child... More

Die Gräfin wickelte den Zindel auf, und siehe, da enthält derselbe jene drei Ringe, welche sie ihrem Sohne Peter mitgegeben hatte, als er sie verliess und in die Ferne zog

Die Gräfin wickelte den Zindel auf, und siehe, da enthält derselbe jen...

Illustration for a story showing a fisherman, with a large fish in a basket at his feet, presenting to the king and queen, Peter's parents, three rings that he found in the fish; the same rings given to Peter b... More

Geschichte vom Kaiser Octavianus Indem sie so schrie, gingen ihr die Augen auf und sei sah den Kaiser mit dem nackten Schwerte vor sich stehen, ... Ritschl sc

Geschichte vom Kaiser Octavianus Indem sie so schrie, gingen ihr die A...

Illustration for a story showing King Octavian holding a sword in the queen's bedchamber, with his mother at his side accusingly pointing at the queen, her daughter-in-law, who is leaping out of a bed where a n... More

Gehe, trage das liebe Englein schnell hinweg, ich befehle es mit Leib und Seele in den Willen des allmächtigen Gottes!

Gehe, trage das liebe Englein schnell hinweg, ich befehle es mit Leib ...

Illustration for a story showing, at top, Griselda, standing next to an empty cradle, is attempting to restrain her distress at giving up her child, which an elderly man carries away; and at bottom, Griselda, s... More

Hoch in der Luft umfuhr sie das Schloss dreimal und stiess jedesmal ein herzzerreissendes Wehgeschrei aus

Hoch in der Luft umfuhr sie das Schloss dreimal und stiess jedesmal ei...

Illustration for a story showing Melusine with a serpent or dragon-like tail soaring above the castle where she lived with the nobleman Raymond. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 3 / Heransgegeben von G.O. Marbach. Le... More

Wie sie aber gegen einander ritten, da nahm Peter seine Lanze hoch und rückwärts, ... Ritschl sc

Wie sie aber gegen einander ritten, da nahm Peter seine Lanze hoch und...

Illustration for a story showing Peter participating in a jousting tournament where he faces Sir James, his uncle; Peter directs his lance away from his opponent and is struck by his uncle's lance, which breaks... More

Da erkannte Peter von Provence seine schöne Braut, erkannte, dass sie es wirklich war, die er so lange gesucht und als todt betrauert hatte

Da erkannte Peter von Provence seine schöne Braut, erkannte, dass sie ...

Illustration for a story showing Peter rushing to embrace Magelone who steps forward with arms spread to greet him after their long absence from each other. Caption continues: Mit weit ausgebreiteten Armen stü... More

Raimund und Melusina hatten das hochzeitliche Lager bestiegen und mit zärtlicher Liebe hielten sie einander umschlungen; ..

Raimund und Melusina hatten das hochzeitliche Lager bestiegen und mit ...

Illustration for a story showing a triptych with, on the center panel, the nobleman Raymond embracing Melusine on a bed labeled "RM" on the day of their wedding; on the left panel people are listening to a musi... More

Ludwig Richter - Es trieb also seine Rinder wieder nach Hause zu

Ludwig Richter - Es trieb also seine Rinder wieder nach Hause zu

Illustration for a story showing one of King Octavian's sons, now a young man, in a city with two oxen that he sells or trades with a nobleman for a falcon. Caption continues: Unterweges aber sah er einen Edel... More

Sie liebkoste die Kinder mit zärtlichen Geberden, setzte sich mit ihnen zum Kamine, wärmte sie und reichte ihnen ihre Brust

Sie liebkoste die Kinder mit zärtlichen Geberden, setzte sich mit ihne...

Illustration for a story showing Melusine sitting before a large fireplace, breast feeding an infant; across the room, two people looking slightly fearful, possibly servants, one holding a rosary, sit next to a... More

Es war aber mit jenen Kaufleuten ein frommer Pilger, welcher Clemens hiess

Es war aber mit jenen Kaufleuten ein frommer Pilger, welcher Clemens h...

Illustration for a story showing one of King Octavian's infant sons lying on the ground; Clement, a pilgrim, traveling with a group of merchants, sees the baby and purchases it from a band of outlaws. Caption ... More

Raimund behielt nur einen Priester und einen Schüler bei sich, ..

Raimund behielt nur einen Priester und einen Schüler bei sich, ..

Illustration for a story showing the nobleman Raymond dressed as a pilgrim entering the monastery at Montserrat with a priest. Caption continues: legte mit dem Priester Einsiedlerkleidung an und ging nach dem ... More

Derweil wurde alles Gut Kleinod der Fürstin auf das Schiff gebracht und Florens und Marcebilla, ...

Derweil wurde alles Gut Kleinod der Fürstin auf das Schiff gebracht un...

Illustration for a story showing King Octavian's son Florent in a boat with Marsabelle and her maidens as they make their way to Paris. Caption continues: sammt allen ihren Jungfrauen säumten nicht lange, trat... More

Geschichte von der schöenen Magelone und dem Ritter Peter Der Bater sprach: "Ziehe hin, mein Sohn, wie Dein Herz Dich leitet

Geschichte von der schöenen Magelone und dem Ritter Peter Der Bater sp...

Illustration for a story showing a king and queen with their son kneeling before them asking permission to go out into the world in search of adventure and to gain experience that would make him better equiped ... More

Als sie nun so um die Pfanne herum sassen und sich die gerösteten Spätzle schmecken liessen, fagte der Allgäuer, indem er einen Seufzer holte bis vim untersten Zehen herauf: ... Ritschl sc

Als sie nun so um die Pfanne herum sassen und sich die gerösteten Spät...

Illustration for a story showing the seven adventurous Swabians sitting around a large pot from which they are about to eat, though appear to be pondering some larger issues, particularly, at the moment, about ... More

Geschichte von Griseldis und dem Markgrafen Walther Freudig rief der Graf - "Wohl Griseldis!"

Geschichte von Griseldis und dem Markgrafen Walther Freudig rief der G...

Illustration for a story showing, at top, Walther, a German nobleman, standing with Griselda, a peasant girl, outside the door to her father's farmhouse; Walther is introducing her as his wife-to-be to friends ... More

Der wiedererstandene Eulenspiegel Da es nun Zeit war, gebot er dem Eulenspiegel, dass er ganz-still und züchtig hinter ihm sitzen sollte

Der wiedererstandene Eulenspiegel Da es nun Zeit war, gebot er dem Eul...

Illustration for a story showing an elderly man riding on a horse with a young boy seated behind him; the horse has lifted its tail to defecate on the street, at the same time, the boy lifts his shirt to expose... More

Als nun Eulenspiegel mit dem Rector und etlichen Magistris kam, legte er seinem Schüler ein Buch vor

Als nun Eulenspiegel mit dem Rector und etlichen Magistris kam, legte ...

Illustration for a story showing Eulenspiegel wearing the hat of a jester, standing in a stable with members of the clergy watching a donkey turning pages in a book that had been placed in its feeding trough, g... More

Nun hatte die Frau im Dorfe etwas zu thun; während der Zeit that Eulenspiegel, was das Kind nicht konnte, aus Beste, setzte den Kinderstuhl darüber und auf diesen das Kind

Nun hatte die Frau im Dorfe etwas zu thun; während der Zeit that Eulen...

Illustration for a story showing a man wearing the hat and clothing of a jester, sitting on a low stool defecating into a basket; he is holding a young child on his knee who is holding a jester doll. There is a... More

Des Morgens legten die Schneidergesellen den Laden auf die Pfosten, setzten sich und nähten

Des Morgens legten die Schneidergesellen den Laden auf die Pfosten, se...

Illustration for a story showing scaffolding crashing to the ground after a pig has bumped one of the support posts, causing three tailors who had been working on the scaffolding to come crashing to the ground ... More

Des andern Morgens sagte Eulenspiegel zu dem Spitalmeister: nun wären alle Kranke genesen, und er solle nur an der Thür rufen, dass alle, welche gesund wären, ..

Des andern Morgens sagte Eulenspiegel zu dem Spitalmeister: nun wären ...

Illustration for a story showing a man, wearing the hat of a jester, and a young child looking out a hospital window in the background; the man gestures toward a group of handicapped persons making their way to... More

Wie Reineke an den Hof des Königs kommt, vor dem er fich demüthig verneigt und wo er diejenigen findet, die wider ihn klagen L.R

Wie Reineke an den Hof des Königs kommt, vor dem er fich demüthig vern...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox presenting himself to the court of the King Lion; other animals have gathered around to witness Reynard's testimony during the proceedings. Illus. from: Volksbü... More

Snake game rules - Print, Library of Congress collection. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Snake game rules - Print, Library of Congress collection. Book illustr...

Print showing a game board with red, gold, and blue spaces, numbered between 1 and 122; on the board are illustrations that are numbered and correspond to the blue "starred" spaces, which are action spots, the ... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim krank darnieder liegt

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim krank darnieder liegt

Illustration for a story showing "Isegrim" the Wolf lying in bed, with his wife "Dame Gieremund" attending to the wounds he sustained during his defeat in the wrestling match with Reynard the Fox. Illus. from:... More

St. Crispin's celebrated vegetable paste blacking

St. Crispin's celebrated vegetable paste blacking

Print shows six circular labels, possibly intended for the top of a round container of blacking paste, showing a man shielding his eyes as he reaches for a boot, freshly blacked with "St. Crispin's celebrated v... More

By permission and under the patronage of the worshipful the mayor ... Mr. Gypson, will make his 26th ascent, and first from Daventry on Monday, August 31st, 1840 ... with his magnificent silk balloon

By permission and under the patronage of the worshipful the mayor ... ...

Broadside announcing a balloon ascension by Richard Gypson from the Gas Works, Daventry, England, 1840. Includes a picture of a balloon in flight. Tissandier collection.

Wie Reineke seine Reise antritt und sich sehr traurig anstellt, und wie ihm alle Thiere das Geleit geben müssen

Wie Reineke seine Reise antritt und sich sehr traurig anstellt, und wi...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox accompanied on his journey by the "Bellyn" the Ram and "Lampe" the Hare. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben von G.O. Marbach. Leipzig : Druck ... More

Philadelphia fire and life insurance co. Perpetual engraved by J. McGoffin at J.M. Butlers establishment 84 Chestnut St

Philadelphia fire and life insurance co. Perpetual engraved by J. McGo...

Print shows four men wearing business suits and top hats standing in front of as steam fire engine parked on a Philadelphia street. Caption continues: This policy of insurance witnesseth, that the Philadelphia... More

Malepartus Wie Braun der Bär mit einem Briefe zu Reineke gesandt wird und wie er ihn findet und zur Rede stellt

Malepartus Wie Braun der Bär mit einem Briefe zu Reineke gesandt wird ...

Illustration for a story showing "Braun" the Bear knocking on a door to deliver a letter to Reynard the Fox who sits inside his lair labeled "Malepartus"; there is an Eulenspiegel-like figure squatting atop a p... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Reineke sich todt stellt v. Ritschl

Ludwig Richter - Wie Reineke sich todt stellt v. Ritschl

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox lying on the ground among dandelions, pretending to be dead, with the crow and his wife "Sharpbeak" looking at him. "Sharpbeak" will get too close to Reynard's m... More

Public meeting. A general meeting of the friends of Harrison & reform . . .

Public meeting. A general meeting of the friends of Harrison & reform ...

An illustrated broadside announcing a "general meeting of the friends of Harrison & Reform" in Alton (Illinois) on May 9, 1840. Harrison, in farmer's clothes and broad-brimmed hat, stands next to a plough. Be... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Hinze geschlagen und geschändet wird und endlich loskommt

Ludwig Richter - Wie Hinze geschlagen und geschändet wird und endlich ...

Illustration for a story showing Hinze the Cat escaping from the trap he was tricked into by Reynard the Fox just before the farmer's wife and others arrived to see what they had caught. Illus. from: Volksbüch... More

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim der Wolf wider Reineken klagt

Ludwig Richter - Wie Isegrim der Wolf wider Reineken klagt

Illustration for a story showing "Isegrim" the Wolf sitting on the ground complaining to Reynard the Fox who is sitting on a small mound in the background. Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben ... More

Wie der Kampf beginnt und welcher Lift sich Reineke bedient

Wie der Kampf beginnt und welcher Lift sich Reineke bedient

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox and "Isegrim" the Wolf wrestling in a fight-to-the-death before the Royal Court to solve the differences between them. Reynard brushes his vinegar soaked tail ac... More

Wayne's defeat of the Indians / Lossing-Barritt.

Wayne's defeat of the Indians / Lossing-Barritt.

Anthony Wayne's defeat of the Indians, at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, near Toledo, Ohio, August 20, 1794.

Wie Reineke zum Tode geführt wird und seine Freunde den Hof verlassen

Wie Reineke zum Tode geführt wird und seine Freunde den Hof verlassen

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox being led up a ladder leaning against a makeshift gallows with a rope around his neck, pulled toward the top by "Braun" the Bear and pushed by "Hinze" the Cat, "... More

Wie Reineke mit Grimbart auf dem Wege nach des Königs Hofe bei einem Kloster vorbeikommt

Wie Reineke mit Grimbart auf dem Wege nach des Königs Hofe bei einem K...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox traveling to the King's court accompanied by Grimbart the Badger, as they pass a monastery Reynard spies a chicken outside the walls and attacks it, much to the ... More

Shylock's year, or 1840 with no bankrupt law

Shylock's year, or 1840 with no bankrupt law

An unusually well-drawn satire on the failure of Congress to pass a national bankruptcy act before it adjourned in July 1840. The measure was passed by the Senate in May 1840 but later defeated in the House. T... More

Wie Reineke erzählt, dass er den Wolf unter die Meerkatzen gebracht, wo er in gross Gefahr gerieth

Wie Reineke erzählt, dass er den Wolf unter die Meerkatzen gebracht, w...

Illustration for a story showing Reynard the Fox at home with his wife "Dame Ermelyn" and two children "Rossel" and "Reynardine." Illus. from: Volksbücher. 15, 16, 17 / Heransgegeben von G.O. Marbach. Leipzig ... More

United States almanac, for the year 1841

United States almanac, for the year 1841

Print shows the title page for the United States Almanac for the year 1841 showing the deity Mercury/Hermes soaring above the waterfront at Philadelphia with ships and boats on the Delaware River and two men mo... More

Washington crossing the Delaware / Painted by T. Sully; Engraved by J.N. Gimbrede.

Washington crossing the Delaware / Painted by T. Sully; Engraved by J....

Print shows General George Washington on horseback watching as soldiers cross the Delaware River prior to the attack on the British at Trenton, New Jersey. Reference print in LOT 4412 DB. Illus. in N.Y. Mirror... More

[Front page of the Illustrated London news, illustrated with view of London from waterfront, and view of the destruction of the city of Hamburg by fire]

[Front page of the Illustrated London news, illustrated with view of L...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London news, 1842 May 14, p. 1.

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