Cutting from a 13th-century antiphonal : in Latin
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Cutting from a 15th-century antiphonal : in Latin
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Unsigned and untitled T-O world map
Simple map-like diagrams, known as T-O world maps, reflect a medieval European world view. These simple drawings portray the Earth's land masses as a circle surrounded by water. The land is separated into three... More
Document of indenture: Servant: Foster, Timothy. Master: Baldwin, Davi...
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Rural scene in the neighborhood of Milton Constable, Norfolk
Information from accompanying cards: With a finely executed fore-edge painting of a rural scene in the neighborhood of Milton Constable, Norfolk, under the gilt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Esher Place in Surrey - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: The fore-edge painted under the gold with a charming view of a manor surrounded by park land (Esher Place in Surrey). Courtesy of Boston Public Library
A View of Canterbury - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore edge painting on each volume. On volume II is "A View of Canterbury." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Barnard Castle on the river Tees in the county of Durham, England
Information from accompanying cards: With a fine fore edge painting of Barnard Castle on the river Tees in the county of Durham, England. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Lambeth Palace and St. Mary’s Church - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fore-edge painting of Lambeth Palace and St. Mary’s Church with Westminster Bridge appearing in the left background, is visible beneath the gilt of the fore-edge. An excep... More
Letter from Henry Egbert Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Willia...
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Egbert Benson reports to Garrison that some new subscribers have not yet received their first copies of the Liberator and sends him money for another new subscrib... More
Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Will...
George William Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he has "nothing new to communicate respecting the Canterbury affair" but he plans to travel there with Rev. Thomas Williams later in the... More
George G. Foster manuscript, Rufus W. Griswold papers
Autobiographical data. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Portrait of Walton ; View of Angler's Inn, Hoddesdon
Information from accompanying cards: A very interesting example of a double fore edge painting. One painting shows a portrait of Walton and a view of Angler’s Inn, Hoddesdon, framed within a border of fishing r... More
Letter from Arthur Tappan, [New York], to George Thompson, 1835 August...
Arthur Tappan sends George Thompson a ship order which states, "Shipped, In good order and well conditioned, by Judge Lynch, on board the Ship called the Incendiary whereof Arthur Tappan is master, for the pres... More
Letter from George Allen, Shrewsbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Mar. 31...
George Allen writes to Amos. A. Phelps about the necessity of a new anti-slavery paper in Boston. He praises Dr. Porter ([the editor of New England Spectator]) for his work, but says the Spectator has “done its... More
S. Maupin, Richmond., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 30 S...
Offers a position as teacher of French to M. C. Auguste Dubouchet, a friend of Poe. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Alla...
Inquires whether Poe received his poem, "The Mighty Dead. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Frederick Douglass, London, to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 3d ...
Frederick Douglass writes to Elizabeth Pease to express his pleasure at her attention and welcome. He says the Darlington meeting was disappointing, and then talks about upcoming events. He says her brother sho... More
Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter to Jane Ermina Locke, 10 M...
Explains his reply to [Nathaniel P. ] Willis's editorial on him in the Home Journal [26 December 1846?]. His delay in writing was caused by a "sorrow so poignant" [Virginia Poe died 30 January 1847]. Courtesy o... More
Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...
Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
George Lippard, Philadelphia, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...
Is unable to find a missing valise of Poe. Mentions Philadelphians who contributed to Poe's support the previous summer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The plot exploded! : John H. Pearson & the bloodhounds : the Vigilance...
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J.A. Alston, Aiken, S.C., autograph note signed to Ziba B. Oakes, 8 Oc...
Asks due date of note. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wylly & Montmollin, Savannah, Ga., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B....
Asks for Francis Nipson be given money by Oakes for purchase of Negroes when necessary. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Francis John Higginson, Brattleboro, to Thomas Wentworth H...
Discusses legal matters relevant to the recipient’s arrest and upcoming trial, and sends supports. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wylly & Montmollin, Savannah, Ga., manuscript letter signed to Ziba B....
Proposed sale of Savannah city bonds. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The liberator. v.31:no.12(1861:Mar.22)
Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Oliver Johnson...
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Letter from Frederick William Chesson, 172 Lambeth Road, S.E., [London...
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Bartolomeo Vanzetti, Dedham, Mass. - Sacco & Vanzetti collection
Standing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mary Donovan telegram to Bertha Hale White (Socialist Party, National ...
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German poster? Illustration - Sacco & Vanzetti collection
Sacco and Vanzetti with electric chair. Gallows, and shoe factory in background Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Single leaf from a 14th-century antiphonal : in Latin
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Single leaf from a 15th-century gradual : in Latin
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Letter from Lydia White, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William Ll...
Lydia White writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing her desire to assist in "the support and circulation of the Liberator" and sending Garrison the names of four new subscribers, promising to "cheerfully embra... More
James L. Taylor, Grand Isle Co., autograph letter signed to R. W. Gris...
Encloses an original parody on George Pope Morris's "Woodman, Spare That Tree" for the Evening Tatler. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from William Wood, Manchester, Eng[land], to Amos Augustus Phel...
William Wood writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding notes concerning a Mrs. Elaw, a "a female of color..has lately arrived here from Nantucket having a strong..duty to preach the Gospel in England! She says she is ... More
Letter from Nathan Prince to an unknown recipient
Portion of a letter from Nathan Prince detailing the writer's controversy with the overseers of the college, and his expulsion therefrom, (wihout date, address, or signature). Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Document of indenture: Servant: Osborn, Joseph. Master: Bacon, Edward ...
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Document of indenture: Servant: Franks, Mary. Master: Howe, David. Tow...
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Report of donations for Garrison's Mission to England from Francis Jac...
Francis Jackson wrote this ledger to track the donations and withdrawals of funds for William Lloyd Garrison's trip to England in 1846. The first page details withdrawals made by Garrison, including for his pas... More
George Lippard, Philadelphia, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...
Is unable to find a missing valise of Poe. Mentions Philadelphians who contributed to Poe's support the previous summer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Oliver Johnson, Peacham, V[ermon]t, to Samuel May, 1864 Oc...
Oliver Johnson writes to Samuel May, Jr. about his trip to his "native place" and traveling with George Thompson as he makes plans to lecture in Vermont. Johnson writes of his "great satisfaction .. to introduc... More
Ellen (Dana) Conway autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higgin...
Declining an invitation due to illness. Old folder #: same. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society expense account of A. A. Phelps for...
An itemized expense account, with the receipt signed by A.A. Phelps on April 10 1838, and three additional receipts: (1) for payment made by "New England Anti-Slavery Society" to “Dutton & Wentworth, Dr.” for a... More
Document of indenture: Servant: Ruddocks, Elizabeth. Master: Denny [De...
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Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to John Bishop Estlin, Ma...
Lupton says that his brother is going to America and would like to study the progress of the abolition cause firsthand. Lupton mentions that he would like to have Dr. Joseph Bishop Estlin and Miss Estlin come t... More
Mr. VVilliam Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies : published...
Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies | First folio Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Register des Buchs der Croniken vnd Geschichten : mit Figure[n] vnd Pi...
This, the first German edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, details the history of the world through the year of its publication, in 1493, along with a final section describing the anticipated last days. The tex... More
Registrum huius operis Libri cronicarum cu[m] figuris et ÿmagi[ni]bus...
This, the first edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, details the history of the world through the year of its publication, in 1493, along with a final section describing the anticipated last days. The text was c... More
Recipe book : including formulas for medicines and dyes : manuscript
A single manuscript book containing 70 pages of recipes and culinary instructions and 16 pages of formulas for dyes, medicines, and various cures. The manuscript is divided into two sections, the longer of whic... More
Register des Buchs der Croniken vnd Geschichten : mit Figure[n] vnd Pi...
This, the first German edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, details the history of the world through the year of its publication, in 1493, along with a final section describing the anticipated last days. The tex... More
Registrum huius operis Libri cronicarum cu[m] figuris et ÿmagi[ni]bus...
This, the first edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, details the history of the world through the year of its publication, in 1493, along with a final section describing the anticipated last days. The text was c... More
Cutting from a 14th-century antiphonal : in Latin
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Single leaf from a 14th-century antiphonal : in Latin
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Fragment of Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis incunabula
Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of 14th-century print, drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Document of indenture: Servant: Hadwell, John. Master: Crosley, John. ...
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Document of indenture: Servant: Kisseth, Ann. Master: Packard, Joseph....
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The people of Orleans greet Joan of Arc
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Leicester Square - fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fine fore-edge painting of Leicester Square as it appeared in the early 19th century. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Shakspeare. Julius Caesar, act IV, scene III : Brutus' tent, in the ca...
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Shakspeare. Comedy of errors, act V, scene I : A street before the Pri...
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The birthplace of Robert Burns - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards:. With a painting concealed under the gilt of the fore edges of each volume .. the birthplace of Robert Burns, depicting a farm scene. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Anne Hathaway’s cottage - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of the fore-edges of each volume is an attractive painting done in great detail. On volume II is one of Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Thomas W. ...
Mentions the arrest of William Gwynn Jones for theft. Wonders at delay in publication of [John P.] Kennedy's book [Horse-Shoe Robinson]: apologizes for his critique of it. Expresses scorn for [Laughton Osborn's... More
Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus P...
George Waters write Amos A. Phelps about the sentiments of several ministers in the vicinity of Holden, concerning anti-slavery. He writes of Revered Alisha Scanson of Southborough who "professed himself Anti-S... More
Letter from Mrs. Mary Welsh, Montpelier, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Mar...
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Grand celebration : In mass meeting, on Independence Day : the manager...
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Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, November 8...
Lupton informs May that he is sending a box of contributions for the Anti-Slavery Fair. He apologizes for its small size, saying that there are so many other charitable demands on the people of Leeds that the a... More
Letter from John Goings, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, ...
John Gorings writes to Samuel May reporting that they "had a very interesting meeting here on Sunday last and [a] very crowded house all day," however "a great many were disappointed in not hearing Miss [Sallie... More
Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary ...
James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his voyage back to the U.S. with Richard Davis Webb and of his time in New York before his return to Philadelphia. He writes of his editor of the "Pen... More
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields w...
Has a family of paper dolls and a black kitten but finds it "so desolate to play alone." Is going to the mountains and then to Salem. Appended is a postscript by Sophia Hawthorne in which she writes that Rose's... More
Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Farringford, [Is...
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Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison accepting his invitation to call on her. Rawson informs Garrison that there are many trains available to reach Sheffield and if he notifies her what time he shoul... More
Letter from Eliza Wingham and Jane Wingham, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Wi...
Eliza Wigham and her stepmother, Jane Wigham, write to William Lloyd Garrison expressing their regret that although they cannot be "present at the gathering of friends tomorrow in Liverpool" they wish to thank ... More
Jennie Leys autograph letter signed to [Victoria Woodhull] Martin, Mel...
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Rosina Sacco and Elizabeth Glendower Evans Dedham, Mass. - Sacco & Van...
Sitting on stairs of Dedham Jail. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wife and children of convicted mass murderer: His conviction is resent...
Rosina Sacco with daughter Inez and son Dante. Mrs. Nicola Sacco the wife and children of Nicola Sacco. One of the convicted Dedham Mass men who are said to be the direct cause for the International Syndicalist... More
Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee typed note (copy) to Leonardo Frisina...
Mentioning the possibility of Dreyfus coming from France. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Crowd on Hanover Street join funeral procession, August 28, 1927
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Un Crime! - Sacco & Vanzetti collection
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Single leaf from a book of hours : in Flemish
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Single leaf from a 15th-century gradual : in Latin
Easter week, Passion chants for Feria 2 and Feria 3. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Mary Brady, Leavy Greave, Sheffield, [England], to Maria W...
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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...
Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison inviting him to the antislavery convention to take place on January 7-9, and requests that should Garrison be unable to attend that he assist May in persuading Ge... More
Letter from C. E. Weston, Reading, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, N...
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Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
Nicolai Copernici Torinensis De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri...
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri VI Courtesy of Boston Public Library
L'arbre des batailles .. [etc.]
A composite manuscript comprised of at least eight distinct pieces. Primary among these are Honoré Bonet’s L’arbre des batailles, John Lydgate’s The churl and the bird, and the anonymous 15th-century poem on E... More
Biblia Germanica incunabula - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Bible : Old and New Testament - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Shakspeare. Second part of King Henry the Fourth, act IV, scene IV : T...
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Document of indenture: Servant: Ackley, John. Master: Williams, Samuel...
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