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Americana & Miscellany

[Jesse James; his 44 Hopkins & Allen pistol, 1873 model][Jesse James; his 44 Hopkins & Allen pistol, 1873 model] (c1921.)Witches Rocks, Utah / T. H. O'Sullivan, phot.Witches Rocks, Utah / T. H. O'Sullivan, phot. ([1869])The seal of the living God, the everlasting covenantThe seal of the living God, the everlasting covenant ([no date recorded on)[Lynching of Musgrove][Lynching of Musgrove][Saint Brendan, 484-577, figurative map of St. Brendan's legendary voyage; shows Mass being said on the back of a whale][Saint Brendan, 484-577, figurative map of St. Brendan's legendary voyage; shows Mass beinBattle of Long Island. Retreat of the Americans under Gen. Stirling, across Gowanus Creek [1776]Battle of Long Island. Retreat of the Americans under Gen. Stirling, across Gowanus Creek Barbour's flax thread works. Patterson, New JerseyBarbour's flax thread works. Patterson, New Jersey ([no date recorded on)[Page from Playthings Magazine illus. dolls: between 1910 and 1929][Page from Playthings Magazine illus. dolls: between 1910 and 1929][Page from Playthings Magazine illus. dolls: between 1910 and 1929][Page from Playthings Magazine illus. dolls: between 1910 and 1929]Mark Twain's Hannibal, Mo.Mark Twain's Hannibal, Mo. ([19--])Electrocution, [small]Electrocution, [small] ([1917])Battle of the BrandywineBattle of the Brandywine (1photomechanical pri).00001 the value of a unit with four cyphers going before it.00001 the value of a unit with four cyphers going before it (Philada. : Publd by )Burial of General Braddock / J. McNevin ; J. Rogers.Burial of General Braddock / J. McNevin ; J. Rogers. ([between 1980 and 19)American sketches: A Negro congregation at WashingtonAmerican sketches: A Negro congregation at Washington (1876)Taxation no Tyranny; an answer to the resolutions and address of the Aemrican CongressTaxation no Tyranny; an answer to the resolutions and address of the Aemrican CongressMosque & Place of Assembly at Dramanet GalamMosque & Place of Assembly at Dramanet Galam[The sailboat Vesper][The sailboat Vesper] (c1896.)Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E. N. Clooper. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.Greek Bootblacks in Indianapolis, Ind. Witness, E. N. Clooper. Location: Indianapolis, Ind (1908 August.)[The burning of Moscow, September 14, 1812; the retreat of Napoleon][The burning of Moscow, September 14, 1812; the retreat of Napoleon] (c1894.)A Reminiscence of the White Sulphur SpringsA Reminiscence of the White Sulphur Springs (1888)Harper's Ferry by moonlight / G. Perkins ; R. Hinshelwood.Harper's Ferry by moonlight / G. Perkins ; R. Hinshelwood. (c1874.)Kendall's Amboline for the HairKendall's Amboline for the Hair (c1863.)The three chiefs--PieganThe three chiefs--Piegan (c1900.)[Tom Walsh and daughter Evalyn][Tom Walsh and daughter Evalyn]Officers of Tobacco Trade Union, Petersburg, Va.Officers of Tobacco Trade Union, Petersburg, Va. ([1899?])[Pocatello, Idaho land rush, 1903: mule-drawn covered wagons on move][Pocatello, Idaho land rush, 1903: mule-drawn covered wagons on move][Fig. 1 Chinese puppet-show; fig. 2 Chinese mandarin visiting; fig. 3 Chinese quack][Fig. 1 Chinese puppet-show; fig. 2 Chinese mandarin visiting; fig. 3 Chinese quack]Der ist Schuld am Kriege! / Mjölnir.Der ist Schuld am Kriege! / Mjölnir.Battle of Chancellorsville. Gen. Sickles' Division covering the retreatBattle of Chancellorsville. Gen. Sickles' Division covering the retreatLe recit du missionnaireLe recit du missionnaire (1885)Vintage Americana Print - Across the continent - Antique Wall Decor PrintVintage Americana Print - Across the continent - Antique Wall Decor PrintCapture & death of sitting bullCapture & death of sitting bull (c1891 Jan. 5.)First in peace / painted by Henry Brueckner ; engraved by John McRae.First in peace / painted by Henry Brueckner ; engraved by John McRae. (New York : Published)The President's dream of a successful huntThe President's dream of a successful hunt ([1907])$100,000 reward! The murderer of our late beloved President, Abraham Lincoln, is still at large$100,000 reward! The murderer of our late beloved President, Abraham Lincoln, is still at (1865)Teaching old dogs new tricks""Teaching old dogs new tricks""British valour and Yankee boasting or, Shannon versus Chesapeake / G. Cruikshank fect.British valour and Yankee boasting or, Shannon versus Chesapeake / G. Cruikshank fect. (1813 September 1st.)D.H. Houghtaling & Co. ... TeasD.H. Houghtaling & Co. ... Teas (New York : Reilley ()Antique Photo Print - Illustrated pages from various early editions (3)Antique Photo Print - Illustrated pages from various early editions (3)Washington and his generals, drawn and engraved by A.H. RitchieWashington and his generals, drawn and engraved by A.H. Ritchie (ca. 1870.)[Laufenburg from the southwest, seen from the German side of the Rhine][Laufenburg from the southwest, seen from the German side of the Rhine] ([no date recorded on)Confederates advancing to the capture of disabled guns. Gaines MillsConfederates advancing to the capture of disabled guns. Gaines Mills ([1862 June 27])Pyle's dietetic saleratusPyle's dietetic saleratus (1867)Terrible rout & total destruction of the Whig Party. In Salt RiverTerrible rout & total destruction of the Whig Party. In Salt River (1852)Satan tempting Booth to the murder of the PresidentSatan tempting Booth to the murder of the President ([Philadelphia] : J[o)W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois, 1868-1963W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois, 1868-1963 (c1919 May 31.)[The Great Seal of the Confederate States of America][The Great Seal of the Confederate States of America]John Adams, second President of the United StatesJohn Adams, second President of the United States ([1828(?)])Lincoln's Last Warning [Pres. Lincoln about to cut down tree (slavery) - warning a man to come down from the tree]Lincoln's Last Warning [Pres. Lincoln about to cut down tree (slavery) - warning a man to (1862)The modern Samson / Wm. Balfour-Ker.The modern Samson / Wm. Balfour-Ker. (c1906.)Melville, La., crevasse waters flowing through the townMelville, La., crevasse waters flowing through the town ([1927])Mr. Angel, postmasterMr. Angel, postmaster ([1855])[F.H. Day in a sailor suit, smoking a Russian cigar][F.H. Day in a sailor suit, smoking a Russian cigar] (1913)[The Gainsborough hat][The Gainsborough hat] ([between 1895 and 18)For thine is the kingdom...power...glory...For thine is the kingdom...power...glory...Camp Summit - Sgt. LoghryCamp Summit - Sgt. Loghry ([between 1901 and 19)The Modern Colossus of (Rail) RoadsThe Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads (1879)The real trouble will come with the Wake""The real trouble will come with the Wake"" (1900)[Man in knickers with open arms to Irish Rosie" descending wooden staircase]"[Man in knickers with open arms to Irish Rosie" descending wooden staircase]" (c1907.)[Confederate prisoners at Belle Plain, Va., captured at Spotsylvania, May 1864][Confederate prisoners at Belle Plain, Va., captured at Spotsylvania, May 1864] (1864)The Great sea-serpent [Liberty] as it appeared to many people [L'Ancien Régime] in 1848The Great sea-serpent [Liberty] as it appeared to many people [L'Ancien Régime] in 1848Feeding dogs on KAISERIN AUGUSTE VICTORIA, June 22, 1910Feeding dogs on KAISERIN AUGUSTE VICTORIA, June 22, 1910 (1910)[Animal locomotion - 16 frames of racehorse Annie G." galloping]"[Animal locomotion - 16 frames of racehorse Annie G." galloping]" (c1887.)Bulls Head in the Bowery, between Bayard and Pump Sts. now Canal St., N.Y. 1783Bulls Head in the Bowery, between Bayard and Pump Sts. now Canal St., N.Y. 1783Emprunt National 1918. Souscrivez pour la victoire qui vient!Emprunt National 1918. Souscrivez pour la victoire qui vient! (Paris : Imp. Crété, )Apochalypsis Ihesu Christi. Publ. by Alexandro Paganini. Venice, 1516. Part 2Apochalypsis Ihesu Christi. Publ. by Alexandro Paganini. Venice, 1516. Part 2The Pope's Dream - A Roman Catholic AmericaThe Pope's Dream - A Roman Catholic America (1889)Make way for liberty!Make way for liberty! (c1863.)Ball Room, American Legation, LisbonBall Room, American Legation, LisbonThe Gardner's Pets""The Gardner's Pets"" (c1902 June 6.)Falling Water" in Bear Run Pa."Falling Water" in Bear Run Pa." (SSF - Dwellings [ite)Reza Pahlevi, Shah of Iran, with Maj. Gen. Connolly in reconnaissance car during inspection of U.S. Army Persian Gulf Command troopsReza Pahlevi, Shah of Iran, with Maj. Gen. Connolly in reconnaissance car during inspectio[John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892 - at age 73, full, seated at table, facing slightly right][John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892 - at age 73, full, seated at table, facing slightly ri[Battle at the water's edge and capture of Panfilo de Narvaez; 1520][Battle at the water's edge and capture of Panfilo de Narvaez; 1520]Design I. Oriental Villa: Fig. 21 - Ground Floor [plan]Design I. Oriental Villa: Fig. 21 - Ground Floor [plan]Oriental Villa (Samuel Sloan, arch.): Design Forthy-Ninth [exterior]Oriental Villa (Samuel Sloan, arch.): Design Forthy-Ninth [exterior]Broadside of Revolutionary War period: A Dose for the ToriesBroadside of Revolutionary War period: A Dose for the ToriesBroadside of Revolutionary War period: [Enlistment authoriz. Watertown, Mass.]Broadside of Revolutionary War period: [Enlistment authoriz. Watertown, Mass.]The Victor in the chariot race receiving the triumphal crownThe Victor in the chariot race receiving the triumphal crownBandstands: Goshen, N.Y.Bandstands: Goshen, N.Y.Six competitors clearing a jump in fine style at the Grand National Steeplechase, in which Shaun Goilin" won by a neck"Six competitors clearing a jump in fine style at the Grand National Steeplechase, in whichThe Great Seal of the United StatesThe Great Seal of the United StatesMr. Dodson, jeweller in Knoxville, Tenn.Mr. Dodson, jeweller in Knoxville, Tenn. ([1899?])Marguerite Cassini, 1882-Marguerite Cassini, 1882- ([ca. 1904])Battlefield of the Wilderness". Palmer's field on Orange Turnpike - Confederate entrenchments at edge of woods"Battlefield of the Wilderness". Palmer's field on Orange Turnpike - Confederate entrenchme ([no date recorded on)The Political Death of the Bogus CaesarThe Political Death of the Bogus Caesar (1869)The Bellman informed of the passage of the Declaration of IndependenceThe Bellman informed of the passage of the Declaration of IndependenceThe Glorious Day We CelebrateThe Glorious Day We Celebrate (1876)Retreat from Long Island [N.Y.], Aug. 29, 1776Retreat from Long Island [N.Y.], Aug. 29, 1776[CCC - Civilian Conservation Corps planting tree seedlings][CCC - Civilian Conservation Corps planting tree seedlings]The stage coachThe stage coach ([no date recorded on)[Lee Mantle, sculpture, bust, facing slightly right][Lee Mantle, sculpture, bust, facing slightly right]Mother and childMother and child ([ca. 1903])The cock of the walkThe cock of the walk ([New York] : Currier)Tree of temperanceTree of temperance ([Cincinnati : publis)Um Freiheit und Leben. VolkssturmUm Freiheit und Leben. Volkssturm[U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps activities, Va., 1861-1865] Belle Plain Landing[U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps activities, Va., 1861-1865] Belle Plain Landing ([between 1861 and 18)William Allen Butler, 1825-1902William Allen Butler, 1825-1902 (c1902 Dec. 30.)[Man aloft in glider beside bird][Man aloft in glider beside bird] (1899)Passenger steamers in the Cascade Locks, Columbia River, OregonPassenger steamers in the Cascade Locks, Columbia River, Oregon (c1906 May 28.)Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974 (c1928 July 20.)Save a loaf a week - help win the war / fgc ; The W. F. Powers Co. Litho., N.Y.Save a loaf a week - help win the war / fgc ; The W. F. Powers Co. Litho., N.Y. ([1917])Early morningEarly morning ([1939])Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802 ([no date recorded on)From the Ponte VecchioFrom the Ponte Vecchio (1925)The Young Housekeeper. Dusting the ParlorThe Young Housekeeper. Dusting the Parlor (c1870.)John Quincy Adams, 1874-John Quincy Adams, 1874- ([no date recorded on)White 5-ton truck, owned by the American Shipbuilding Corp.White 5-ton truck, owned by the American Shipbuilding Corp. (1918)A cup of cold waterA cup of cold water ([no date recorded on)Two old settlersTwo old settlers (c1918 Sept. 23.)Entrance to Bostrom's, Ormond, FloridaEntrance to Bostrom's, Ormond, Florida ([no date recorded on)Pope Benedictus XV, 1854-1922 (Giacomo della Chiesa - Pope, 1914-22)Pope Benedictus XV, 1854-1922 (Giacomo della Chiesa - Pope, 1914-22) (c1915.)On the road to MandalayOn the road to Mandalay (1917)Early birdEarly bird (1920)Along the shoreAlong the shore (1920)Slaughtered for the HideSlaughtered for the Hide (1874)Cleansing the Augean stableCleansing the Augean stable (1844)Hunting camp at Peck's Lake, 21 miles north of Fort Verde, Ariz.Hunting camp at Peck's Lake, 21 miles north of Fort Verde, Ariz. (1887 Jan. 24.)Well, I hardly know which to take firstWell, I hardly know which to take first (1898 May 28.)

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