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World & Foreign Views

The U.S. sloop of war Kearsarge" 7 guns France Sunday June 19th. 1864"The U.S. sloop of war Kearsarge" 7 guns France Sunday June 19th. 1864" (PGA - Currier & Ives)Ataliba receiving the last embraces of his family: conquest of MexicoAtaliba receiving the last embraces of his family: conquest of Mexico ([New York] : N. Curr)View of Chapultepec and Molino del Rey, (after the battle,): City of Mexico in the distanceView of Chapultepec and Molino del Rey, (after the battle,): City of Mexico in the distanc (New York : Published)This American airman drives the Jap from China's skies--Give him your help!This American airman drives the Jap from China's skies--Give him your help! ([1945])Life of George Washington--The farmer / painted by Stearns ; lith. by Régnier, imp. Lemercier, Paris.Life of George Washington--The farmer / painted by Stearns ; lith. by Régnier, imp. Lemerc (Paris : Lemercier, c)Jerusalem, from the Mount of OlivesJerusalem, from the Mount of Olives ([published 1881])[Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens") for Alexander J. Chandler Chandler[Resort (San Marcos Water Gardens") for Alexander J. Chandler Chandler (LOT 7568 [item] [P&P)A remnant of Mexican imperialism--Maximillian's coach, Museum, Mexico CityA remnant of Mexican imperialism--Maximillian's coach, Museum, Mexico City (New York : Underwood)Blitzkrieg sky-writing. Sky-writing that spells a deadly message above London are the white streaks left by speeding aircraftBlitzkrieg sky-writing. Sky-writing that spells a deadly message above London are the whitThe Wolf dance" of the Kaviagamutes. Eskimo of Alaska"The Wolf dance" of the Kaviagamutes. Eskimo of Alaska" (c1914.)Laborer cutting down sugar cane with a machete, Banes, CubaLaborer cutting down sugar cane with a machete, Banes, Cuba ([Published 1948?])[St. Basil Cathedral, Moscow, Russia][St. Basil Cathedral, Moscow, Russia] ([between 1890 and 19)Emperor Alexander 2nd of Russia / painted by Alonzo Chappel.Emperor Alexander 2nd of Russia / painted by Alonzo Chappel. (1871)[Whistler work displayed in the North Room of the New Gallery during the London Memorial Exhibition][Whistler work displayed in the North Room of the New Gallery during the London Memorial E ([1905])Suez Canal at Port Said, EgyptSuez Canal at Port Said, Egypt (New York, N.Y. : Str)The Suez Canal, Port Said, EgyptThe Suez Canal, Port Said, Egypt (Littleton, N.H. : ph)The Suez Canal, EgyptThe Suez Canal, Egypt (Phila., U.S.A. : C.H)Veüe et perspective de la Ville de Paris du côté de la porte de la ConferenceVeüe et perspective de la Ville de Paris du côté de la porte de la Conference ([16--?])Deutsche Sportfliegerinnen in Staaken, W. Berlin, GermanyDeutsche Sportfliegerinnen in Staaken, W. Berlin, Germany ([1938])Barranquitas, Puerto RicoBarranquitas, Puerto Rico (1942 Jan.)Reading room vestibule. Anarchy / Elihu Vedder, Rome, 1896.Reading room vestibule. Anarchy / Elihu Vedder, Rome, 1896. (1896, c1897.)El Caney Church, Cuba--63 Spaniards were killed in the steepleEl Caney Church, Cuba--63 Spaniards were killed in the steeple (Meadville, Pa. : Key)The Last of Spain's army--at their block house, Cienfuegos, CubaThe Last of Spain's army--at their block house, Cienfuegos, Cuba (New York, N.Y. : Str)Rome. Baths of CaracallaRome. Baths of Caracalla ([between 1860 and 18)Highly probable mistake at the forthcoming Paris Exhibition, (where it is understood the aboriginal element is to be largely represented) / JG (?).Highly probable mistake at the forthcoming Paris Exhibition, (where it is understood the a (1876)U.S. troops advancing in Oran, North Africa / photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps.U.S. troops advancing in Oran, North Africa / photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps. (1942 Nov. 18.)Prof. Hugo Preuss, Staatssekretär d. Inneren, BerlinProf. Hugo Preuss, Staatssekretär d. Inneren, Berlin ([1919])The London coffee house / THM.The London coffee house / THM. ([published in 1845])[Am Hof, Vienna, Austria, with open air market and equestrian statue in foreground][Am Hof, Vienna, Austria, with open air market and equestrian statue in foreground] ([between 1890 and 19)Typical Spanish soldiers--leaving Cienfuegos, Cuba, for SpainTypical Spanish soldiers--leaving Cienfuegos, Cuba, for Spain (New York, N.Y. : Str)Indian village, Howkan, Alaska / Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska.Indian village, Howkan, Alaska / Winter & Pond, Juneau, Alaska. (c1901.)[Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska][Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska] (c1929.)The Taj Mahal - India / from photograph by E.M. Newman.The Taj Mahal - India / from photograph by E.M. Newman. ([between 1880 and 19)Cours de dessin / Leon Coignet ; lithographie par Julien ; imp. Lemercier, Paris.Cours de dessin / Leon Coignet ; lithographie par Julien ; imp. Lemercier, Paris. (London : pub. by Gam)[Six policemen posed on porch, Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada][Six policemen posed on porch, Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada] ([between ca. 1900 an)[Bird's-eye view of Shanghai, China, showing streetcars crossing bridge, and buildings in background][Bird's-eye view of Shanghai, China, showing streetcars crossing bridge, and buildings in ([ca. 1935])Chinese school children and teacher at the American Board of Missions, Peking, ChinaChinese school children and teacher at the American Board of Missions, Peking, China (Meadville, Pa. : Key)Paris. Corps législatif / E. Baldus.Paris. Corps législatif / E. Baldus. ([between 1851 and 18)The Binondo church and convent, Manila, Philippine IslandsThe Binondo church and convent, Manila, Philippine Islands (New York, N.Y. : Str)[Aerial view of bombing of Nakajima Aircraft Co., Musashino Plant, Japan][Aerial view of bombing of Nakajima Aircraft Co., Musashino Plant, Japan] ([1945])En 1910 manoeuvres de Picardie--Départ du sapeur Hubert Latham / photo France-Reportage.En 1910 manoeuvres de Picardie--Départ du sapeur Hubert Latham / photo France-Reportage. ([1910])[Temple of Heaven, Peking, China][Temple of Heaven, Peking, China] ([between ca. 1880 an)Interior of old Roman arena, Arles, FranceInterior of old Roman arena, Arles, France (Meadville, Pa. : Key)Delivery of concert piano, Nagpur, India, 1923--Helena Morstyn, pianist, at rightDelivery of concert piano, Nagpur, India, 1923--Helena Morstyn, pianist, at right (1923)[Man standing in boat, over fish trap, Hawaii] / Rice.[Man standing in boat, over fish trap, Hawaii] / Rice. (1919)Historic Architecture - The governor's residence on The Peak, VictoriaHistoric Architecture - The governor's residence on The Peak, VictoriaWhere the steamers land in the Chukiang River, Canton, ChinaWhere the steamers land in the Chukiang River, Canton, China (New York, N.Y. : Und)Interior of an Ainu home, showing owner and family, Yezo, JapanInterior of an Ainu home, showing owner and family, Yezo, Japan (North Bennington, Vt)Hotel Inglaterra-the finest hotel in Cuba - HavanaHotel Inglaterra-the finest hotel in Cuba - Havana (New York, N.Y. : Str)[Adlon Hotel badly damaged by bombing, Berlin, Germany][Adlon Hotel badly damaged by bombing, Berlin, Germany] ([1946(?)])Mosque of St. Sophia, Constantinople, TurkeyMosque of St. Sophia, Constantinople, Turkey (Meadville, Pa. : Key)[Annie Wood Besant, dressed in a sari, on a street in India][Annie Wood Besant, dressed in a sari, on a street in India]The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and Venerable Cathedral, 800 years old, Pisa, ItalyThe famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and Venerable Cathedral, 800 years old, Pisa, Italy (Washington, D.C. : J)Our happy little admirers at Villa Clara, CubaOur happy little admirers at Villa Clara, Cuba (New York, N.Y. : Str)Schneewinkel, Berchtesgaden, GermanySchneewinkel, Berchtesgaden, Germany ([between 1900 and 19)[Charles E. Russell and members of the President's special diplomatic mission to Russia, 1917][Charles E. Russell and members of the President's special diplomatic mission to Russia, 1 ([1917])G.W.F. Hegel / E. Hader, pinxit ; phot. u. verl. v. Sophus Williams, Berlin W.G.W.F. Hegel / E. Hader, pinxit ; phot. u. verl. v. Sophus Williams, Berlin W. (Berlin : Sophus Will)[Empress Carlotta of Mexico, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left][Empress Carlotta of Mexico, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] ([between 1857 and 18)C.P.R.Co. S.S. Princess may wrecked on Sentinel Is., Alaska, August 5, 1910C.P.R.Co. S.S. Princess may wrecked on Sentinel Is., Alaska, August 5, 1910 (1910 Aug. 5.)Holy Cross Mission on the Yukon, AlaskaHoly Cross Mission on the Yukon, Alaska ([between ca. 1900 an)The old curiosity shop of Dickens' story, home of Little Nell, LondonThe old curiosity shop of Dickens' story, home of Little Nell, London (New York ; London ; )Watching a free show, on Theatre Street, looking north to Asakusa Tower, Tokyo, JapanWatching a free show, on Theatre Street, looking north to Asakusa Tower, Tokyo, Japan (New York ; London ; )[Clifford M. Holland, chief engineer of the Holland Tunnel, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left; in oval][Clifford M. Holland, chief engineer of the Holland Tunnel, head-and-shoulders portrait, fParis, L'OperaParis, L'Opera ([between 1890 and 19)[Planting rice, Japan][Planting rice, Japan] ([between 1890 and 19)New-York von der Seeseite aus gesehen--Des auswanderers Sehnsucht / druck v. J. Hesse in Berlin.New-York von der Seeseite aus gesehen--Des auswanderers Sehnsucht / druck v. J. Hesse in B ([185-])[Tree-planting campaign, Tokyo, 1961] / Ryuichi Yamashiro.[Tree-planting campaign, Tokyo, 1961] / Ryuichi Yamashiro. ([1961])Egypt. Fly TWA / David Klein.Egypt. Fly TWA / David Klein. ([196-])Model of proposed Imperial Hotel, TokyoModel of proposed Imperial Hotel, Tokyo ([1917])[Black fighter pilot series--pilot with parachute room in background, Ramitelli, Italy][Black fighter pilot series--pilot with parachute room in background, Ramitelli, Italy] ([1945 March])Interior Santa Ana Church - our field hospital during the fight, PhilippinesInterior Santa Ana Church - our field hospital during the fight, Philippines (New York : Strohmeye)Vintage Photo Print - worker's revolution, Russia, 1905Vintage Photo Print - worker's revolution, Russia, 1905 ([1918])Buonaparte at Rome giving audience in state / I.Ck.Buonaparte at Rome giving audience in state / I.Ck. (London : Published b)Battle of Churubusco--Fought near the city of Mexico 20th of August 1847 / J. Cameron.Battle of Churubusco--Fought near the city of Mexico 20th of August 1847 / J. Cameron. ([New York] : Lith. &)Das Herrenvolk / Arthur Szyk, London, 1939.Das Herrenvolk / Arthur Szyk, London, 1939. (1939)In France, two popular trades taught disabled soldiers are cabinet-making and tailoringIn France, two popular trades taught disabled soldiers are cabinet-making and tailoring (1919)Entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem / Frith.Entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem / Frith. ([1862?])[Emblem of Italy] / EHB ; M. Rusling Wood, Litho., N.Y.[Emblem of Italy] / EHB ; M. Rusling Wood, Litho., N.Y. ([1917])Food for France / F. Luis Mora.Food for France / F. Luis Mora. (N[ew] Y[ork] : The W)Shoot ships to Germany and help America win - Schwab / Adolph Treidler.Shoot ships to Germany and help America win - Schwab / Adolph Treidler. (Philadelphia : Publi)Life of George Washington / painted by Stearns ; lith. by Régnier, imp. Lemercier, Paris.Life of George Washington / painted by Stearns ; lith. by Régnier, imp. Lemercier, Paris. (Paris : Lemercier, c)The navy wants men / W.H. Smith & Son, Printers, 55 Fetter Lane, London, E.C.The navy wants men / W.H. Smith & Son, Printers, 55 Fetter Lane, London, E.C. ([S.l.] : Admiralty R)Help your country. Invest five [shillings] to-day in the war loan / printers, Sir Joseph Causton & Sons Limited, London.Help your country. Invest five [shillings] to-day in the war loan / printers, Sir Joseph C (London : published b)Bad form in dress / printed by Roberts & Leete, Ltd., London.Bad form in dress / printed by Roberts & Leete, Ltd., London. ([London] : National )National Service Women's Land Army. God speed the plough and the woman who drives it" / H.G. Gawthorn ; D.A. & S. Ld. London."National Service Women's Land Army. God speed the plough and the woman who drives it" / H. ([S.l. : s.n., 1917])The Y.M.C.A. A dug-out in France / Edgar Wright.The Y.M.C.A. A dug-out in France / Edgar Wright. ([S.l. : s.n., 1915])Berlin, halt ein! Besinne dich. Dein Tänzer ist der TodBerlin, halt ein! Besinne dich. Dein Tänzer ist der Tod (Berlin : Rand & Hart)Brightest London is best reached by Underground / Horace Taylor.Brightest London is best reached by Underground / Horace Taylor. (London : The Dangerf)Rome par la voie du Mont-Cenis / Geo Dorival.Rome par la voie du Mont-Cenis / Geo Dorival.Naval service of Canada. Only strong, healthy and well educated men and boys are required and they must be of good characterNaval service of Canada. Only strong, healthy and well educated men and boys are required They serve France. How can I serve Canada? Buy victory bonds / Adapted from photo by Brown Bros.They serve France. How can I serve Canada? Buy victory bonds / Adapted from photo by BrownParis / A.M. Cassandre.Paris / A.M. Cassandre.Paris via Constellation / Maximus.Paris via Constellation / Maximus.Le Jardin des Plantes à Pékin--Les Chinois admirant beaucoup un quadrupéd de France et un bipède du même pays ... / H.D. ; lith. Destouches.Le Jardin des Plantes à Pékin--Les Chinois admirant beaucoup un quadrupéd de France et un Vintage Photo Print - Bringing up father - Framed Wall Art Gift IdeaVintage Photo Print - Bringing up father - Framed Wall Art Gift IdeaMexico / Magallón ; S. Turanzas del Valle, Litho-tipografiia.Mexico / Magallón ; S. Turanzas del Valle, Litho-tipografiia.Mexico - Tehuantepec / T. [...] ; Impreso en los Talleres Graficos de la Nacion.Mexico - Tehuantepec / T. [...] ; Impreso en los Talleres Graficos de la Nacion.Tokyo RoseTokyo RoseChina fights on / Gaydos ; United China Relief, member agency of the National War Fund.China fights on / Gaydos ; United China Relief, member agency of the National War Fund.Hawaii by clipper / Atherton.Hawaii by clipper / Atherton.

World War I & II

The First Plane Used by American aviators in France during World War I was this Morane Rolier airplaneThe First Plane Used by American aviators in France during World War I was this Morane Rol ([no date recorded on)The voluntary manner in which some of the Southern volunteers enlist / Thos. Worth, del.The voluntary manner in which some of the Southern volunteers enlist / Thos. Worth, del. ([New York : Currier )Soldier's hut in winter--Borrowing a chimneySoldier's hut in winter--Borrowing a chimney (1864 Jan. 13.)The charge of the first maryland regiment at the death of AshbyThe charge of the first maryland regiment at the death of Ashby ([no date recorded on)I am telling you--On June 28th I expect you to enlist in the army of war savers to back up my army of fighters / James Montgomery Flagg.I am telling you--On June 28th I expect you to enlist in the army of war savers to back up (N[ew] Y[ork] : Ameri)[Aerial of the ruined city of Noyon, France, during WWI][Aerial of the ruined city of Noyon, France, during WWI] ([between 1914 and 19)[Aerial of bombed Reims Cathedral, France, during WWI][Aerial of bombed Reims Cathedral, France, during WWI] ([between 1914 and 19)The soldier's record - Thirty-Ninth Regiment, Company G, Mass. VolunteersThe soldier's record - Thirty-Ninth Regiment, Company G, Mass. Volunteers (New York : Published)Ninth U.S. Cavalry--famous Colored Regiment--Draw Sabers!Ninth U.S. Cavalry--famous Colored Regiment--Draw Sabers! (New York, N.Y. : Str)[Waffen SS soldier standing against a wall, wearing bandolier of bullets][Waffen SS soldier standing against a wall, wearing bandolier of bullets][American soldiers in trenches, France, 1918: USASC #22343 (foliage atop trench)][American soldiers in trenches, France, 1918: USASC #22343 (foliage atop trench)][U.S. Army medical officer vaccinating soldier with arm injection, San Antonio, Texas][U.S. Army medical officer vaccinating soldier with arm injection, San Antonio, Texas] ([1912])[Ammunition train passing artillery battery, France][Ammunition train passing artillery battery, France][Russian artillery during WWII: rocket launchers in action during battle of Berlin][Russian artillery during WWII: rocket launchers in action during battle of Berlin][W.B. Hatch, (Col. 4th N.J. Infantry), half length, seated, facing left][W.B. Hatch, (Col. 4th N.J. Infantry), half length, seated, facing left][Illustrations of 2 of Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man" in dramatic battle posture on parapet]"[Illustrations of 2 of Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man" in dramatic battle posture on paraHilton Head, S.C., c. Feb. 28, 1862. Band of 3rd New Hampshire InfantryHilton Head, S.C., c. Feb. 28, 1862. Band of 3rd New Hampshire InfantryEx-Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany walking alone on his estate, with cane in handEx-Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany walking alone on his estate, with cane in hand (c1922.)A soldier thrown up into a tree by the explosion of an undermine or shellA soldier thrown up into a tree by the explosion of an undermine or shell (c1926.)[American Red Cross canteen activities, 1917-18]: Colored Branch of the Hamlet, N.C. Red Cross[American Red Cross canteen activities, 1917-18]: Colored Branch of the Hamlet, N.C. Red C ([between 1917 and 19)

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