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Eighteen pence. To counterfeit is death

Eighteen pence. To counterfeit is death

Illus. in: Rare Book Division - Colonial Currency Collection. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4412. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

David Wooster, Esq'r. - commander in chief of the Provincial Army against Quebec, British Cartoon Print

David Wooster, Esq'r. - commander in chief of the Provincial Army agai...

Print shows David Wooster, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing military uniform, holding pike in right hand, left hand resting on cannon. Forms part of: British cartoon Prints collec... More

Bunkers Hill or America's head dress

Bunkers Hill or America's head dress

Print shows a half-length portrait of a woman, right profile, with exaggerated coiffure supporting three redoubts with infantry and artillery firing at close range, tents, an artillery train, and a sea battle i... More

A chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay.

A chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay.

Scale ca. 1:51,000. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. LC copy imperfect: triangular hole in lower right corner, portions missing in margins and along fold lines. LC Maps of North America, 175... More

America, fig. 60 / EM. - A drawing of a woman holding a stick and a deer

America, fig. 60 / EM. - A drawing of a woman holding a stick and a de...

Print shows a female figure representing America, she wears a feathered headdress, holds a bow and arrows, and is depicted with a lizard at her feet and a deer in the background.

Miss shuttle-cock / R. S. [Monogram, i.e. 'Richard Sneer']., British Cartoon Print

Miss shuttle-cock / R. S. [Monogram, i.e. 'Richard Sneer']., British C...

"A game of shuttlecock between two men who face each other, standing at opposite sides of the design, each with a raised battledore..." (Source: George) This record contains unverified data from George. Attribu... More

[Mount Desert Island and neighboring coast of Maine. nautical chart

[Mount Desert Island and neighboring coast of Maine. nautical chart

Scale ca. 1:49,000. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Shows coast of Hancock County, Maine. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

[Star map with constellations of Andromeda, Perseus, and Triangulum]

[Star map with constellations of Andromeda, Perseus, and Triangulum]

Illus. in: Atlas celeste de Flamsteed / John Flamsteed. 2nd ed. Paris : Chez F.G. Deschamps et chez l'auteur, 1776. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congr... More

A plan of New York Island with part of Long Island, Staten Island & East New Jersey with a particular description of the engagement on the Woody Heights of Long Island, between Flatbush and Brooklyn, on the 27th of August 1776, between his majesty's forces commanded by General Howe and the Americans under Major General Putnam

A plan of New York Island with part of Long Island, Staten Island & Ea...

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October 22, 1776, Culpeper, German Lutheran Congregation, for exemption from parochial charges, and permission to use own ministers.

October 22, 1776, Culpeper, German Lutheran Congregation, for exemptio...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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North-Carolina, St. By His Excellency Josiah Martin, His Majesty's Captain General, Governor and commander in chief in and over the said province. A proclamation [Ordering martial law throughout the Province, dated] from on board the show Beggy

North-Carolina, St. By His Excellency Josiah Martin, His Majesty's Cap...

Imprint 3.; Proclamation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 135, Folder 2.

October 22, 1776, Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, Dissenters, against established churches, and for religious equality.

October 22, 1776, Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, Dissenters, against ...

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Thomas Jefferson, June 1776, Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence
[A Tory and a patriot wrestle for a pine tree banner while an Native watches] / Patas sculp.

[A Tory and a patriot wrestle for a pine tree banner while an Native w...

Print shows a cartouche on a map with Loyalist attempting to replace a banner displaying a pine tree and topped with a liberty cap signifying America with a banner bearing the British lion; the patriot raises a... More

Geta no yukitori, Isoda Koryūsai - Ukiyo e print

Geta no yukitori, Isoda Koryūsai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a woman holding an umbrella while a female servant removes snow from her geta. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Adachi mode... More

A new map of the Province of Quebec, according to the Royal Proclamation, of the 7th of October 1763.

A new map of the Province of Quebec, according to the Royal Proclamati...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Insets with indexes: A particular survey of the Isles of Montreal.--The city of Quebec.--Course of the river St. Laurence, from La Valterie to Queb... More

The village assembly, British Cartoon Print

The village assembly, British Cartoon Print

Caricature of stately dance. Reference print may be available in Lot 4625. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. ... More

WASHINGTON (Nov 14, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash

WASHINGTON (Nov 14, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash

WASHINGTON (Nov 14, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter listens to pitches for innovative ideas for the Department of Defense at the innovation firm 1776 about force of the future initiatives in Washington, N... More

November 9, 1776, Augusta, County Committee, against inequalities arising from establishment church.

November 9, 1776, Augusta, County Committee, against inequalities aris...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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Concerto di cembalo - Public domain music sheet scan

Concerto di cembalo - Public domain music sheet scan

del sig. cav. Amadeo Wolfg. Mozart. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, in ink. Title from caption. At head of title: No. 8. In the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation Collection of the Library of Congress... More

The vis a vis bisected or The ladies coop / [M. Darly?]., British Cartoon Print

The vis a vis bisected or The ladies coop / [M. Darly?]., British Cart...

"The interior of a closed carriage made visible by being bisected longitudinally. In it two young ladies of pleasing appearance sit face to face in profile..." (Source: George) This record contains unverified d... More

Protestants, remember the massacre of St. Bartholemews in Paris, & the burning of martyrs in Smithfield

Protestants, remember the massacre of St. Bartholemews in Paris, & the...

Print shows a British minister handing a copy of the Québec Act to a kneeling bishop, George III is standing to the left, next to him is Lord Bute, with another minister and other clergymen completing the audie... More

General Howe, Esqr. of the Conecticut [i.e., Connecticut] and comander [sic] Army in America / I.M. Probst sc ; Ioh. Mich: Probst exc: AV.

General Howe, Esqr. of the Conecticut [i.e., Connecticut] and comander...

Print shows William Howe, wearing military uniform, seated on horse. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Don... More

[Congressional Resolve, Jan. 30, 1776, to assist New England in procuring arms]

[Congressional Resolve, Jan. 30, 1776, to assist New England in procur...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Rare Bk. Div.; Shelf.

A plan of that part of the Rosalij Estate call'd New-Found-Land, the property of His Excellcy. Chas. O'Harra, the Honorable Lt. Gov. William Stuart, James Clarke & Rob. & Phill. Browne, Esqrs., situate at Rosalij in the parish of St. David, Dominica.

A plan of that part of the Rosalij Estate call'd New-Found-Land, the p...

Scale ca. 1:3,960. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Watermark: J. Whatman: C. [and a fleur-de-lis on a crowned shield, over the letters GR] Shows wood. Annotated ove... More

Bangor in the county of Caernarvon, Wales

Bangor in the county of Caernarvon, Wales

Shows cathedral in background with workers digging near road in foreground.

Cilgarron Castle, Pembrokeshire 13 April 1776, Wales
Major general John Sullivan, a distinguish'd officer in the Continential [sic] Army, British Cartoon Print

Major general John Sullivan, a distinguish'd officer in the Continenti...

Print shows John Sullivan, three-quarter length portrait, wearing military uniform, standing, facing right, holding spear in right hand, left hand on hip. [Page or plate] 92. Reference copy in BIOG FILE. Catal... More

Virginia Laws and Statutes, October 28, 1776, Draft of Bill to Raise Six Infantry Battalions
October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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[View of fortifications around Dorchester, with the Dorchester steeple in the distance on the right]

[View of fortifications around Dorchester, with the Dorchester steeple...

Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washingto... More

[View of fortifications around Dorchester, with the Dorchester steeple in the distance on the right]

[View of fortifications around Dorchester, with the Dorchester steeple...

Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washingto... More

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the third : This ticket entitles the bearer to receive such prize as may be drawn against its number, according to a resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, November 18, 1776.

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the third : This ticket entit...

Not in Evans; imprint based on Evans 15194. LC copy is no. 11[?]m1[?]96, signed by G. Campbell. At lower left corner: "H." Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

In Congress at Exeter, January 5th, 1776. We the members of the Congress of the Colony of New Hanpshire, chosen and appointed by the free suffrages of the people of said Colony ... to establish some form of government, provided that measure shou

In Congress at Exeter, January 5th, 1776. We the members of the Congre...

Not in Evans.; A different printing from Evans 14901. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera... More

Colonel Arnold - who commanded the provincial troops sent against Quebec, through the wilderness of Canada, and was wounded in storming that city, under General Montgomery, British Cartoon Print

Colonel Arnold - who commanded the provincial troops sent against Queb...

Benedict Arnold, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right, gesturing with right hand, wearing military uniform; view of Quebec, Canada in the background. [Page or plate] 89. Reference copy in LOT ... More

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by William Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to...

Print shows Gen. James Wolfe, lying mortally wounded on field, surrounded by soldiers and a Native, during the siege of Quebec in 1759. At head of title: To the King's most excellent Majesty. This plate.... Ca... More

A view of New York, Governors Island, the river &c. from Long Island

A view of New York, Governors Island, the river &c. from Long Island

Print shows a panoramic view of the battle of Long Island. Illus. in: The town and country magazine, or, Universal repository of knowledge, instruction, and entertainment. London : Printed for A. Hamilton, Jr.... More

America pois'd in the balance of justice

America pois'd in the balance of justice

Print shows two despondent women, possibly Britannia and America, reclining on a cliff in the rugged landscape of the new world, behind them, ships sailing toward the horizon pass a burning city, and two gods, ... More

The wise men of Gotham and their goose, British Cartoon Print

The wise men of Gotham and their goose, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Lord Bute, with sword raised, about to cut the head off the goose "who laid each day an egg of gold" representing British policies toward the American colonies. A corpulant bishop is sitting in the ... More

The state blacksmiths forging fetters for the Americans

The state blacksmiths forging fetters for the Americans

Print shows the interior of a blacksmith's shop with Lord Mansfield forging the links to a chain, Lord North standing to the left holding lorgnette and, in his right hand, a paper "An act for prohibiting all tr... More

Guerritte, a fort or small tower of stone or wood, on the point of a bastion, or on the angles of the shoulder, to hold a sentry

Guerritte, a fort or small tower of stone or wood, on the point of a b...

Print shows a guérite on the corner of a fort. Illus. in: A new military, historical, and explanatory dictionary ... / Thomas Simes. Philadelphia : Sold by Humphreys, Bell, and Aitken, 1776. Published in: The ... More

Chandelier, is a wooden frame, whereon are laid fascines or faggots, to cover the workmen while carrying on the approaches

Chandelier, is a wooden frame, whereon are laid fascines or faggots, t...

Print shows a wooden apparatus for protecting men while digging during siege operations. Illus. in: A new military, historical, and explanatory dictionary ... / Thomas Simes. Philadelphia : Sold by Humphreys, ... More

The American crisis (No. 1) By the author of Common sense. [Boston] Sold opposite the court house Queen Street [1776].

The American crisis (No. 1) By the author of Common sense. [Boston] So...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Title.; Stamped on verso: 595. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Pri... More

1876 Centennial Government Building

1876 Centennial Government Building

Description: United States Government Building at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Smithsonian exhibit was housed inside. The Smithsonian coordinated all of the U.S. Government exhibits and prepa... More

A man dressed in colonial clothing stands next to a flag. Grand union flag first national flag united states.

A man dressed in colonial clothing stands next to a flag. Grand union ...

A man in a red, white and blue outfit stands next to a flag / A man dressed in colonial clothing stands in front of a flag public domain military photo.

Members of the Washington Crossing Re-enactors Society

Members of the Washington Crossing Re-enactors Society

Members of the Washington Crossing Re-enactors Society transport themselves and audience members back to the 18th century during the Dec. 7 dress rehearsal for the 62nd Annual Crossing of the Delaware re-enactm... More

Borde - Parapilla, 1776-Bandeau02

Borde - Parapilla, 1776-Bandeau02

Français : Poésie érotique Française Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In Council of Safety, November 27, 1776. To the Freemen of the City and liberties of Philadelphia. Fellow Citizens. [Calling a public meeting at the State-House] [Signed] David Rittenhouse, Vice-President. [Philadelphia: Printed by W. and T. Bra
October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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Adam Stephen to Thomas Jefferson, July 29, 1776, Indian Hostilities; Continental Army Engagements

Adam Stephen to Thomas Jefferson, July 29, 1776, Indian Hostilities; C...

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An Accurate map of the present seat of war between Great-Britain and her colonies in North America.

An Accurate map of the present seat of war between Great-Britain and h...

Scale ca. 1:5,600,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London. Relief shown pictorially. Area extends from James Bay to Philadelphia and from the Great Lakes to Penobscot Bay. Available also through the Library o... More

Bowles's map of the seat of war in New England. Comprehending the provinces of Massachusets Bay, and New Hampshire; with the colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island; divided into their townships; from the best authorities.

Bowles's map of the seat of war in New England. Comprehending the prov...

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 811 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

A general map of the northern British colonies in America. Which comprehends the province of Quebec, the government of Newfoundland, Nova-Scotia, New-England and New-York. From the maps published by the Admiralty and Board of Trade, regulated by the astronomic and trigonometric observations of Major Holland and corrected from Governor Pownall's late map 1776.

A general map of the northern British colonies in America. Which compr...

Scale ca. 1:3,700,000. Relief shown pictorially. "The seat of war, in the northern colonies, containing the province of Quebec, Newfoundland, Nova-Scotia, New-England, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, &ca." ... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

James Madison, June 7, 1776. John C. Payne's copy of Thomas Jefferson notes on debates of the Continental Congress.

James Madison, June 7, 1776. John C. Payne's copy of Thomas Jefferson ...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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Sandaime sawamura sojūrō, Shunk Katsukawa - Ukiyo e print

Sandaime sawamura sojūrō, Shunk Katsukawa - Ukiyo e print

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: vertical Oban Nishikie. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

In Congress, Saturday, March 16, 1776. In times of impending calamity and distress; when the liberties of America are immenently endangered by the secret machinations and open  assaults of an insidious and vindictive administration, it becomes t

In Congress, Saturday, March 16, 1776. In times of impending calamity ...

Thanksgiving proclamation.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 39, Folder 10.

Charles Lee Esq'r. - major general of the Continental-Army in America / Ioh. Mich. Probst, jun. sc. ; Iohan Michael Probst exc. A.V.

Charles Lee Esq'r. - major general of the Continental-Army in America ...

Print shows Charles Lee, full-length portrait, facing right, seated on horse, holding sword, with troops in the background. Includes verse in German and French. Published in: The American Revolution in drawing... More

Thomas Jefferson, June 1776, Drafts and Notes on the Virginia Constitution; Plans for Two Houses

Thomas Jefferson, June 1776, Drafts and Notes on the Virginia Constitu...

Drafts and Notes on the Virginia Constitution; Plans for Two Houses

James Madison, May 10, 1776. "Independence and Constitution of Virginia"

James Madison, May 10, 1776. "Independence and Constitution of Virgini...

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Miss Carolina Sulivan - one of the obstinate daughters of America, 1776 / Matting(?) D(?) del., British Cartoon Print

Miss Carolina Sulivan - one of the obstinate daughters of America, 177...

Cartoon shows Sullivan's Island, portrayed as a head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman who looks like William Pitt, right profile, with large hairdo meant to conceal fortifications, cannons, and several battle ... More

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by William Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to...

Print shows Gen. James Wolfe, lying mortally wounded on field, surrounded by soldiers and a Native, during the siege of Quebec in 1759. At head of title: To the King's most excellent Majesty. This plate.... Ca... More

Take your choice Historic map, Library of Congress

Take your choice Historic map, Library of Congress

Print shows two designs topped with crowns, on the left, a pyramid, labeled "Natural and civil liberty", and on the right, the scaffolding which supports the pyramidal structure; from a pedestal labeled "Army",... More

Tsuyuya uchi tsurunoo, Isoda Koryūsai - Ukiyo e print

Tsuyuya uchi tsurunoo, Isoda Koryūsai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows Tsurunoo of Tsuru-ya, a courtesan, full-length, facing left, walking with two young apprentices and a male servant holding a parasol. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-... More

Hurdles, or clayes, made of branches or twigs, closely nterwoven, are about five or six feet long, and three, or three and a half broad

Hurdles, or clayes, made of branches or twigs, closely nterwoven, are ...

Print shows the fence-like construction of a hurdle. Caption continues: Their use is to cover traverses, lodgements, caponeers, coffers, &c. and are covered over with earth, to secure them from the enemy's art... More

A Scotch reel. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

A Scotch reel. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Car...

"Two couples dancing a reel. The ladies wear the monstrous feathered coiffures then fashionable, see No. 5370, & c. ..." (Source: George) No. 5. This record contains unverified data from George. Catalogue of Po... More

Attaque de l'armé des provinciauz dans Long Island du 27. Aoust 1776. Dessin de l'Isle de New York et des Etats

Attaque de l'armé des provinciauz dans Long Island du 27. Aoust 1776. ...

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Richtige ubbildung der bon den Americanischen probinzialisten belagerten und wiedereroberten Hauptstadt und festung Boston in America

Richtige ubbildung der bon den Americanischen probinzialisten belagert...

Print shows the British evacuation of Boston, Massachusetts, on March 17, 1776. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Comp... More

A plan of the city of Philadelphia, the capital of Pennsylvania, from an actual survey.

A plan of the city of Philadelphia, the capital of Pennsylvania, from ...

Scale ca. 1:5,000. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Shows name and location of important buildings and wharf facilities. Inset: A chart of Delaware Bay and River, from the original by Mr. Fisher of P... More

In Congress, July 19, 1776. Resolved. That it be earnestly recommended to the Convention of Pennsylvania to hasten with all possible expedition, the march of the associators into New Jersey, agreeable to a former request of Congress ... In Conve

In Congress, July 19, 1776. Resolved. That it be earnestly recommended...

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Four dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive four Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or silver, according to a resolution of congress, passed at Philadelphia, July 22, 1776

Four dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive four Spanish mi...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Dissenters from whole state, for ending established church, and for institution of religious equality.

October 16, 1776, Miscellaneous, "Ten-thousand name" petition by Disse...

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In Congress, Saturday, March 16, 1776. In times of impending calamity and distress; when the liberties of America are immenently endangered by the secret machinations and open  assaults of an insidious and vindictive administration, it becomes t

In Congress, Saturday, March 16, 1776. In times of impending calamity ...

Thanksgiving proclamation.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 39, Folder 10.

News from America, or the Patriots in the dumps, British Cartoon Print

News from America, or the Patriots in the dumps, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows Lord North standing on a platform holding letter announcing successful campaign by British troops in America. A distraught woman "America" holding a liberty cap, sits at the base of the platform; ... More

In Congress at Exeter, January 5th, 1776. We the members of the Congress of the Colony of New Hanpshire, chosen and appointed by the free suffrages of the people of said Colony ... to establish some form of government, provided that measure shou

In Congress at Exeter, January 5th, 1776. We the members of the Congre...

Not in Evans.; A different printing from Evans 14901. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera... More

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by William Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to...

Print shows Gen. James Wolfe, lying mortally wounded on field, surrounded by soldiers and a Native, during the siege of Quebec in 1759. At head of title: To the King's most excellent Majesty. This plate.... Ca... More

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by William Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to...

Print shows Gen. James Wolfe, lying mortally wounded on field, surrounded by soldiers and a Native, during the siege of Quebec in 1759. At head of title: To the King's most excellent Majesty. This plate.... Ca... More

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by William Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The death of General Wolfe / painted by B. West, historical painter to...

Print shows Gen. James Wolfe, lying mortally wounded on field, surrounded by soldiers and a Native, during the siege of Quebec in 1759. At head of title: To the King's most excellent Majesty. This plate.... Ca... More

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