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Benjamin Franklin

D. Benjamin Franklin, et vita inter Americanos acta, et magnis electricitatis periculis clarus / J. Elias Haid sculp., 1780.D. Benjamin Franklin, et vita inter Americanos acta, et magnis electricitatis periculis cl (1780)B. Franklin of Philadelphia - L.L.D. F.R.S. / B. Wilson pinxt. ; Js McArdell fecit.B. Franklin of Philadelphia - L.L.D. F.R.S. / B. Wilson pinxt. ; Js McArdell fecit. (1761)Benjamin Franklin - né a Boston, le 17 Janvier 1706 / dessiné par Desrais ; gravé par la Cite. Montaland.Benjamin Franklin - né a Boston, le 17 Janvier 1706 / dessiné par Desrais ; gravé par la C (Paris : Chez Basset )Benjamin Franklin - né à Boston, dans la nouvelle Angleterre, le 17 Janv. 1706 / Duplessis pinxit, Parisiis 1778 ; Chevillet sculpsit.Benjamin Franklin - né à Boston, dans la nouvelle Angleterre, le 17 Janv. 1706 / DuplessisB. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S. - ambassador from the Congress of America to the Court of France / J. Norman sc.B. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S. - ambassador from the Congress of America to the Court of Franc ([1781])Benjamin Franklin L.L.D. - envoy from the American Congress to the French CourtBenjamin Franklin L.L.D. - envoy from the American Congress to the French Court ([1780])Dr. FranklinDr. Franklin (Pater Noster Row, [L)Dr. Beniamin [i.e., Benjamin] Franklin gebohrn zu Boston den 17 Janü. 1706Dr. Beniamin [i.e., Benjamin] Franklin gebohrn zu Boston den 17 Janü. 1706 (Nürnberg : G.N. Rasp)Benjamin Franklin L.L.D. F.R.S. - one of the American plenipotentiaries at the Court of France / Pollard sculp.Benjamin Franklin L.L.D. F.R.S. - one of the American plenipotentiaries at the Court of Fr (Newcastle, upon Tyne)Benjamin Franklin / Goldar sculpt.Benjamin Franklin / Goldar sculpt. (Pater Noster Row, [L)Benjamin Franklin / J. Pelicier sculp. 1782.Benjamin Franklin / J. Pelicier sculp. 1782.Benjamin Franklin, né à Boston le 17 janvier 1706 - eripuit coelo fulmen sceptrum que tyrannis / peint par Madame Filleul ; gravé par Cahtelin, Graveur du Roi.Benjamin Franklin, né à Boston le 17 janvier 1706 - eripuit coelo fulmen sceptrum que tyra[Printing press used by Franklin, 1725-26][Printing press used by Franklin, 1725-26][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, bust portrait, right profile][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, bust portrait, right profile][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, full-length portrait, standing, left profile, signing the Declaration of Independence][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, full-length portrait, standing, left profile, signing the DFranklin directing the building of stockade fortFranklin directing the building of stockade fort ([c1909?])Franklin experiment with the KiteFranklin experiment with the Kite (c1914 Dec. 12.)Franklin's return from EuropeFranklin's return from Europe (c1914 Dec. 12.)Franklin the editor and writerFranklin the editor and writer (c1914.)Franklin the printerFranklin the printer (c1914.)Franklin selling his ballads in the streets of Boston / Charles E. Mills 1908.Franklin selling his ballads in the streets of Boston / Charles E. Mills 1908. (c1914.)[Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, three-quarter length portrait, standing, left profile][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, three-quarter length portrait, standing, left profile][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, three-quarter length portrait, standing, rear view][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, three-quarter length portrait, standing, rear view][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, standing before the Privy Council, 1766][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, standing before the Privy Council, 1766][Thomas Jefferson, 1743, 1826, reading rough draft of Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin][Thomas Jefferson, 1743, 1826, reading rough draft of Declaration of Independence to Benja (1897)[Benjamin Franklin, statue, full length, seated, facing slightly left. Statue at Waterbury, Conn., 1921][Benjamin Franklin, statue, full length, seated, facing slightly left. Statue at Waterbury[Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, full length, as a youth, walking with stick and sack in one hand, in front of a doorway in which is standing young woman, Deborah Reade][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, full length, as a youth, walking with stick and sack in one[Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, full length, standing with others outside door of his printing shop, facing right][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, full length, standing with others outside door of his print[Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, bust portrait, facing slightly right][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, bust portrait, facing slightly right][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, bust portrait, facing slightly right][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, bust portrait, facing slightly right]Benjamin Franklin as a young man, seated at desk in printing shopBenjamin Franklin as a young man, seated at desk in printing shop ([1863?])[Title page - no illus.][Title page - no illus.][Title page - no illus.][Title page - no illus.][Title page - no illus.][Title page - no illus.][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, head and shoulders portrait, facing right][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, head and shoulders portrait, facing right][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, silhouette, full length, with cane, facing left][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, silhouette, full length, with cane, facing left][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, head and shoulders, facing left][Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, head and shoulders, facing left]The art of making money plenty in every man's pocket; by Doctor [Benjamin] FranklinThe art of making money plenty in every man's pocket; by Doctor [Benjamin] FranklinBenjamin Franklin, 1706-1790Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 (1787)Poor Richard's AlmanacPoor Richard's Almanac (1748)Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 ([no date recorded on)Philadelphia, 22 April - The following was the order of procession yesterday at the funeral of our late and illustrious citizen, Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin...Philadelphia, 22 April - The following was the order of procession yesterday at the funera (1790 April.)Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 ([no date recorded on)[Benjamin Franklin, half-length portrait, facing right][Benjamin Franklin, half-length portrait, facing right] ([1879])[Diagrams of various electrical phenomena and title page of Experiments and observations on electricity][Diagrams of various electrical phenomena and title page of Experiments and observations o ([published 1774])The politician. Dr. Benj. Franklin / painted by S. Elmer A. ; engraved by T. Ryder.The politician. Dr. Benj. Franklin / painted by S. Elmer A. ; engraved by T. Ryder. ([London] : Original )[Faust] / Franklin T. Wood.[Faust] / Franklin T. Wood. ([New York : Society )Franklin's experiment with the kiteFranklin's experiment with the kite (c1911.)International Electrical Exhibition, Franklin Institute, PhiladelphiaInternational Electrical Exhibition, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia (Philadelphia : Burk )Benjamin Franklin: The statesman and philosopherBenjamin Franklin: The statesman and philosopher ([New York] : N. Curr)The Declaration committeeThe Declaration committee ([New York] : Currier)Franklin's experiment, June 1752: Demonstrating the identity of lightning and electricty, from which he invented the lightning rodFranklin's experiment, June 1752: Demonstrating the identity of lightning and electricty, (New York : Published)Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin (c1913.)Benj. Franklin / R.A. Loederer.Benj. Franklin / R.A. Loederer. (c1944.)Poor Richard illustrated, lessons for the young and old on industry, temperance, frugality &c. by Benjamin Franklin / Engraved by O. Pelton.Poor Richard illustrated, lessons for the young and old on industry, temperance, frugality (Boston : T.O.H.P. Bu)Franklin in the National Convention / Lossing-Barritt.Franklin in the National Convention / Lossing-Barritt. ([between 1840 and 18)Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin ([1962])Franklin's first audience before King Louis XVI, at Versailles. March 20, 1778Franklin's first audience before King Louis XVI, at Versailles. March 20, 1778 (c1903.)Franklin before the lord's council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774 / painted by C. Schuessele ; engraved by Whitechurch.Franklin before the lord's council, Whitehall Chapel, London, 1774 / painted by C. Schuess ([1859])The anatomy of man's body, as governed by the twelve constellationsThe anatomy of man's body, as governed by the twelve constellations ([published 1750(?)])[Benjamin Franklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, wearing fur collar][Benjamin Franklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, wearing fur collar (c1907.)Franklin selling his ballads in the streets of Boston / Charles E. Mills 1908.Franklin selling his ballads in the streets of Boston / Charles E. Mills 1908. (c1914.)Franklin the printerFranklin the printer (c1914.)Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776 / J.L.G. Ferris.Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776 / J.L.G. Ferris. (Cleveland, Ohio : Th)Franklin's return to Philadelphia, 1785 / J.L.G. Ferris.Franklin's return to Philadelphia, 1785 / J.L.G. Ferris. (Cleveland, Ohio : Th)reception of ben franklin in parisreception of ben franklin in parisThe Triumph, allegorical lithograph with key to the pictureThe Triumph, allegorical lithograph with key to the pictureBenjamin Franklin, engraved portrait seated beside a globe and booksBenjamin Franklin, engraved portrait seated beside a globe and booksFranklin Before the Lords in Council, Whitehall Chapel, LondonFranklin Before the Lords in Council, Whitehall Chapel, LondonBenjamin Franklin engraved portrait in oval frameBenjamin Franklin engraved portrait in oval frameD. Benjamin Franklin, engraved oval portrait, 1780D. Benjamin Franklin, engraved oval portrait, 1780Benjamin Franklin, engraved oval portrait with printed inscriptionBenjamin Franklin, engraved oval portrait with printed inscriptionB. Franklin of Philadelphia LL.D F.R.S.B. Franklin of Philadelphia LL.D F.R.S.Brick building with wooden doors and packing cratesBrick building with wooden doors and packing cratesBronze statue of Benjamin Franklin on a granite pedestalBronze statue of Benjamin Franklin on a granite pedestalMarble statue of Benjamin Franklin with raised handMarble statue of Benjamin Franklin with raised handFranklin Quote (on the back of the huge Franklin statue)Franklin Quote (on the back of the huge Franklin statue)Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin beside an American flagBronze statue of Benjamin Franklin beside an American flagFranklin Technical Institute, Boston, Mass. The Gift of Benjamin Franklin bplFranklin Technical Institute, Boston, Mass. The Gift of Benjamin Franklin bplThe grave of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin is immediately adjacent to the sidewalk at the northeast corner of Christchurch Burial Ground. euthmanThe grave of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin is immediately adjacent to the sidewalk at the Birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, Milk Street bostonpubliclibraryBirthplace of Benjamin Franklin, Milk Street bostonpubliclibraryBronze statue of a man working a printing pressBronze statue of a man working a printing pressBenjamin Franklin, modeled about 1906, marble by William Couper cliff1066Benjamin Franklin, modeled about 1906, marble by William Couper cliff1066Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin seated on a benchBronze statue of Benjamin Franklin seated on a benchBronze statue of Benjamin Franklin lit at nightBronze statue of Benjamin Franklin lit at nightBenjamin Franklin, c. 1785, Oil on canvas by Joseph Siffred Duplessis cliff1066Benjamin Franklin, c. 1785, Oil on canvas by Joseph Siffred Duplessis cliff1066Commemorative plaque reading Benjamin Franklin lived here, 1706-1790Commemorative plaque reading Benjamin Franklin lived here, 1706-1790

Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant, Lieutenant-General, U.S.A. / F. Gutekunst, [...] Philada.Ulysses S. Grant, Lieutenant-General, U.S.A. / F. Gutekunst, [...] Philada. (c1865.)Washington, D.C. - President Grant signing the Ku-Klux Force Bill in the President's room with Secretary Robeson and Gen. Porter, at the Capitol, April 20Washington, D.C. - President Grant signing the Ku-Klux Force Bill in the President's room (1871)Let us have peace, U.S. GrantLet us have peace, U.S. Grant (c1868.)Ulysses S. Grant, the nation's choice, its leader in war, its guardian in peaceUlysses S. Grant, the nation's choice, its leader in war, its guardian in peace (c1872.)Gen. U.S. Grant: 1885Gen. U.S. Grant: 1885 (New York : Published)Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in Chief of the armies of the United StatesLieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in Chief of the armies of the United States (New York : Published)Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in Chief of the armies of the United StatesLieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in Chief of the armies of the United States (New York : Published)Surrender of Genl. Lee, at Appomattox C.H. Va. April 9th. 1865Surrender of Genl. Lee, at Appomattox C.H. Va. April 9th. 1865 (New York : Published)[General Ulysses S. Grant and five other men on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee][General Ulysses S. Grant and five other men on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee] ([1863, printed 1967])[Ulysses S. Grant][Ulysses S. Grant] ([Cincinnati : E.C. M)President Lincoln at Genl. Grant's headquartersPresident Lincoln at Genl. Grant's headquarters (New York : Published)[General Ulysses S. Grant, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, in uniform][General Ulysses S. Grant, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, in uniform] ([between 1870 and 18)[Ulysses S. Grant, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left][Ulysses S. Grant, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] (c1880.)[Grant's Tomb, New York][Grant's Tomb, New York] (c1899.)Gen. U.S. Grant, lying in state, in City Hall, New York City / Hill Bros., New York City.Gen. U.S. Grant, lying in state, in City Hall, New York City / Hill Bros., New York City. (c1885.)Gen. D.E. Sickles and staff at 14th Street. Gen. U.S. Grant's funeral / Hill Bros., New York.Gen. D.E. Sickles and staff at 14th Street. Gen. U.S. Grant's funeral / Hill Bros., New Yo (c1885.)Gen'l U.S. Grant's steel casketGen'l U.S. Grant's steel casket (c1885.)Gen. Grant's Tomb, photograph by J.S. Johnston, New YorkGen. Grant's Tomb, photograph by J.S. Johnston, New YorkGrant from West Point to Appomattox / Thulstrup.Grant from West Point to Appomattox / Thulstrup. (Boston : Published b)[Ulysses S. Grant and his Generals on horseback] / Lith. by E. Boell.[Ulysses S. Grant and his Generals on horseback] / Lith. by E. Boell. ([1865])The battle of Pittsburgh, Tenn. April 7th, 1862The battle of Pittsburgh, Tenn. April 7th, 1862 (New York : Published)Battle of Chattanooga / Thulstrup ; Fac-simile print by L. Prang & Co.Battle of Chattanooga / Thulstrup ; Fac-simile print by L. Prang & Co. (Boston : L. Prang & )Tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant, Riverside Drive, New York City / Grant Wright, 1897.Tomb of General Ulysses S. Grant, Riverside Drive, New York City / Grant Wright, 1897. (New York : Brett Lit)The Strong" government 1869-1877--The "weak" government 1877-1881 / J.A. Wales."The Strong" government 1869-1877--The "weak" government 1877-1881 / J.A. Wales." (1880)Riverside Park and Grant's Tomb, New YorkRiverside Park and Grant's Tomb, New York (c1901.)[Ulysses S. Grant, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] / Taber, San Francisco.[Ulysses S. Grant, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left] / Taber, San Francisco. ([1879 Sept. 22])Grant's tobacco / The Graphic Co. lith., N.Y.Grant's tobacco / The Graphic Co. lith., N.Y. (c1874.)[Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, facing left, standing alongside his war horse, Cincinnati"]"[Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, facing left, standing alongside his war horse, Ci ([1864 June 4, printe)Puck magazine cartoon of gymnasts labeled Third TermPuck magazine cartoon of gymnasts labeled Third TermAn unexpected blow / J. Keppler.An unexpected blow / J. Keppler. (1880 March 10.)Grant writing telegram that the Army had crossed Rapidan 1864Grant writing telegram that the Army had crossed Rapidan 1864 (1864 [May 3-4])Grant at the capture of the city of Mexico / E. Leutze.Grant at the capture of the city of Mexico / E. Leutze. ([between 1860 and 18)Genl. U.S. Grant at WildernessGenl. U.S. Grant at Wilderness (1864 May 7.)

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