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Illustrated front cover from The Queenslander, April 16, 1936

Creator: Unidentified..Location: Queensland, Australia..Description: Caption: Atlantic giant .A coloured drawing of a beach scene with young couples enjoying the sunshine and a young woman in the foreground sit... More

Bringing up father. "Ah! Mrs. Jiggs, I was passing and thought I'd ste...

Frames 7-12 of a twelve frame strip. Mr. LaMont calls on Maggie and Jiggs, but does not stay long. Maggie chases Jiggs with a rolling pin, demanding an explanation. Meanwhile, two men stand outside trying to... More

A new and finer crown for California / CH [monogram].

Illustration shows a female figure holding out a crown labeled "The New Frisco", fashioned after a city skyline; a bear sits on the ground next to her and, in the background, are 16th or 17th century sailing sh... More

Allegorie op de Oost-Indische Compagnie

Putti met wapenschilden van Aegidius van den Bempden, Hendrik Trip, Adriaan van Loon en Reinier Bouwens (burgemeester en bewindhebbers van de handelscompagnie) worden geflankeerd door Rechtvaardigheid met weegs... More

The old partners in the new navy job / Gillam.

Illustration shows John Roach and George M. Robeson dressed as 16th century soldiers, doing a song and dance routine on a stage; Roach is holding a paper that states "Contract for new U.S. Cruisers $2,440,000 a... More

View of the seat of the hon. Moses Gill Esqr. at Princeton, in the Cou...

Print shows view of home and property of Moses Gill, with men gathering hay in the foreground. Illus. from: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass.... More

A View of the taking of Quebeck by the English forces commanded by Gen...

From London Magazine, vol. 29, June 1760. Reference copy in Lot 4711 B.

The south prospect of the city of New York in America

Print shows the waterfront on the south side of New York City with ships and boats in the foreground; prominent features numbered, legend not included.

An east view of the meeting house in Hollis Street, Boston, now erecti...

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1788 April, opp. p. 175. Stauffer, 3341 Published in: The American Revolution in dr... More

A certain cabinet junto / P. Revere, sc., British Cartoon Print

Print shows King George III, speechless (his caption balloon is empty), seated on the right in a high-backed chair at a table, with Lord North seated opposite presenting a paper to the King that states "for the... More

Sketch for the statue ordered to be erected to the memory of the late ...

Print shows William Beckford stands full-length, with his back to a wall of windows, treading on the male figure of tyranny bound with chains at his feet, with his right hand on the shoulder of Britannia in a c... More

Georg Balthasar Probst - Gezicht op het Magazijn de Geer te Delft

Public domain image of Netherlands landscape, 17th-18th century cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

View of Faneuil-Hall in Boston, Massachusettsachusetts / W. Pierpont d...

Engraved for Massachusetts Mag. March 1789. Illus. in: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass. : Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, vol. I, no.... More

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

A view of houses in the city of Albany

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Philip van Gunst - Allegorie op de Oost-Indische Compagnie

[Title page of Le journal des scavans, with armillary sphere]

Title page in: Le journal des scavans. Amsterdam : Pierre le Grand 1665. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 19.

Tocht naar Chatham en de verovering van het eiland Sheppey, 1667

Blad met centraal twee voorstellingen en aan weerszijden zes kleine scènes 1-6 van de gebeurtenissen tijdens de tocht naar Chatham. Bovenaan de vernietiging van de Engelse vloot op 20 juni 1667 door de Staatse ... More

Tocht naar Chatham en de verovering van het eiland Sheppey, 1667

Plaat met twee voorstellingen en bijbehorend tekstblad. Boven een voorstelling van de Tocht naar Chatham, het doorvaren van de ketting en de vernietiging van de Engelse vloot op 20 juni 1667 door de Staatse vlo... More

Tocht naar Chatham en de verovering van het eiland Sheppey, 1667

Plaat met twee voorstellingen. Boven een landschappelijke voorstelling van de Tocht naar Chatham en de vernietiging van de Engelse vloot op 20 juni 1667 door de Staatse vloot onder De Ruyter. Onder een voorstel... More

Tocht naar Chatham en de verovering van het eiland Sheppey, 1667

Blad met centraal twee voorstellingen en aan weerszijden zes kleine scènes 1-6 van de gebeurtenissen tijdens de Tocht naar Chatham. Bovenaan de vernietiging van de Engelse vloot op 20 juni 1667 door de Staatse ... More

Tocht naar Chatham en de verovering van het eiland Sheppey, 1667

Plaat met twee voorstellingen. Boven een landschapelijke voorstelling van de Tocht naar Chatham en de vernietiging van de Engelse vloot op 20 juni 1667 door de Staatse vloot onder De Ruyter. Onder een voorstell... More

Tocht naar Chatham en de verovering van het eiland Sheppey, 1667

Plaat met twee voorstellingen. Boven een landschappelijke voorstelling van de tocht naar Chatham en de vernietiging van de Engelse vloot op 20 juni 1667 door de Staatse vloot onder De Ruyter. Onder een voorstel... More

[The miner's friend, a pump using steam to create a vacuum to draw wat...

Illus. in: Philosophical transactions, giving some account of the present undertakings, studies, and labours of the ingenious, in many considerable parts of the world. London : C. Davis, Printer to the Royal S... More

The anatomy of man's body, as governed by the twelve constellations

Page from 18th century almanac, illustrating the signs and images of the zodiac as related to a man's anatomy. Reference copy in LOT 7007-B.

View of the court house in Salem Massachusettsachusetts / W. Gray, del...

Illus. in: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass. : Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, vol. II, no. III, 1790 (March), frontispiece. Published... More

The art critic / C. Hassman̄. - Public domain portrait painting

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt wearing his Rough Rider uniform, with a "Nobel Prize" extending from one pocket and "The Big Stick" leaning against the wall, changing the title to a large painting of Geor... More

Het Weeshuis en het Magazijn te Oudewater

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[View of Boston] / J. Turner. - An open book with a picture of a town ...

Print shows bird's-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts, with view of Native hunting and a palm tree in the foreground. Illus. in: The American Magazine and Historical Chronicle. Boston : Printed and sold by Roge... More

Jan Spaan - De Oostindische Werf en het magazijn te Amsterdam

Schepen en een roeiboot varen op een onrustig IJ. Op de achtergrond de Oostindische werf en het Magazijn.

Jan Spaan - De Oostindische Werf en het magazijn te Amsterdam

Schepen en een roeiboot varen op een onrustig IJ. Op de achtergrond de Oostindische werf en het Magazijn.

A North view of Fort Johnson, drawn on the spot by Mr. Guy Johnson, Si...

Illustration showing fort and outbuildings in New York. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Austenaco, great warrior, Commander in Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Illustration showing Austenaco: full-length portrait, standing, facing right. Illus. in: The royal magazine or gentleman's monthly companion. London : Printed for J. Coote, 1762, July, opp. p. 16.

The Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser - expiring: in hopes of...

Print shows the masthead for The Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser with a skull and crossbones representation of the official stamp required by the Stamp Act of 1765, "An emblem of the effects of the S... More

A perspective view of Montreal in Canada

Print shows a view of Montréal from across the Saint Lawrence River.

This is the place to affix the stamp

Print shows a skull and crossbones representation of the official stamp required by the Stamp Act of 1765. Illus. in: The Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser, 1765 October 24. American 18th century news... More

The lord god omnipotent reigneth - let all the earth rejoice! / P. Rev...

Print shows Britannia, wearing crown, seated on a throne and Liberty seated at her feet; behind them, to the left, two ships collide in storm-tossed seas, and on a cloud above them are two angels, the one on th... More

A sachem of the Abenakee Nation rescuing an English officer from the I...

Print shows a Native chief holds back two Natives who were about to kill an Englishman. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1768, p. E2. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings an... More

John Wilkes, Esq.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows John Wilkes, half-length portrait, flanked by Hercules crushing a snake with his foot and Minerva wearing helmet and holding a spear. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1769, t... More

Wide o'er the ocean while Britannia reigns / Bonnor, del. et sculp.

Print shows a Roman soldier guiding Britannia, with key in hand, to a temple, the crests of France and Spain lie on the ground before her, and at her side a cherub carries her shield and lance. Illus. in: The ... More

Paul Revere - [Britannia frees the dove of peace]

Newspaper masthead illustration showing Britannia freeing the dove of peace. Illus. in: The Boston Gazette, and Country Journal, no. 769 (1770 January 1), title page. Published in: The American Revolution in d... More

The hon. James Otis, jun. Esq. - Public domain portrait engraving by J...

Print shows James Otis, bust portrait, flanked by Hercules crushing a snake with his foot and Minerva holding a staff topped with a liberty cap. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1770, ti... More

Paul Revere - [The coffin of Patrick Carr]

Print shows section of newspaper column with illustration of the coffin bearing skull and crossbones and the initials of Patrick Carr, who died from wounds received during the Boston Massacre. Illus. in: The B... More

Paul Revere - [Four coffins of men killed in the Boston Massacre]

Print shows section of newspaper column with illustration of four coffins bearing skull and crossbones and the initials of those killed: Samuel Gray, Samuel Maverick, James Caldwell, and Crispus Attucks. Illus... More

The patriotic American farmer J-n D-k-ns-n Esqr. Barrister at law

John Dickinson, half-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, right elbow resting on "Magna Charta" and in his hand he holds "Farmer's letters"; oval within frame, text printed below. Caption continues... More

The right honourable William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

Print shows William Pitt, bust portrait; medallion above eight lines of verse. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1772, title page (cover). Published in: The American Revolution in drawing... More

King George II, crowned June 11, 1727 - King George III, crowned Oct. ...

Print shows right profile bust portraits of King George II and King George III wearing laurel wreaths. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, ... (Boston, Mass.). Boston, 1774, p. 6. Published in: The Ameri... More

A perspective view of the town and fortifications of Montreal in Canad...

Print shows a bird's-eye view of the fortifications at Montréal from above the Saint Lawrence River. Illus. in: The Annual Register of World Events. Dublin : J. Exshaw, 1774, p. 407. Published in: The American... More

Britain, America, at length be friends ...

Print shows America, as a Native woman, shaking hands with Britannia with the goddess Concord standing between them holding a globe and an olive branch. Ships in a busy port are in the background, and a lion, l... More

Plan of the town & fortifications of Montreal or ville Marie in Canada...

Print shows map "Plan of the town & fortifications of Montreal or ville Marie in Canada" on the Saint Lawrence River, with insert, after D. Pomarede (see no. 352), "View of the town &c of Montreal" which the fo... More

Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ...

Print shows an allegorical scene with three female figures, seated on the left is America, standing center, on clouds, is Peace holding an olive branch in her right hand raised toward an airy "Temple of Commerc... More

A new invented machine, cleansing docks, or deepning [sic] rivers

Print shows a man manipulating a large floating device with pulleys and a scoop attached, driven by horse-power, for dredging around docks and in rivers. Title from related article in The Pennsylvania Magazine.... More

A machine for delivering persons from burning houses / R. Aitken sculp...

Print shows two men manipulating a large wooden device with pulleys and a large basket attached for the rescue of persons from burning buildings. Title from related article in The Pennsylvania Magazine. For the... More

Miss V-gh-n [and] the American hero

Print shows cameo portraits of an American woman, Miss Vaughan and William Howe. Illus. in: The town and country magazine, or, Universal repository of knowledge, instruction, and entertainment. London : Printe... More

The congress / P.E.D. inv. & delin. ; R. Aitkin sculp.

Print shows title page illustration of a female figure, representing America, sitting amidst implements of war. Illus. in: The Pennsylvania magazine: or, American monthly museum. Philadelphia : Printed and sol... More

The thistle reel. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British ...

Print shows Lords Bute, North, and Mansfield dancing around a large thistle entwined with a garter ribbon bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense"; Mansfield is holding the "Quebec Bill" in his left hand. ... More

The blessed effects of venality, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a man, possibly George III, chopping a leg "Commons" of a three-legged stool, "Lords" and "Privy Council" being the other two legs, which may represent the Parliament and its openness to corruption,... More

A perspective view of the salt works in Salisbury, New England

Print shows view of a salt works on the Merrimack River, near Newburyport, Massachusetts, with large meadow in the foreground. Engrav'd for the Penna. Magazine. Illus. in: The Pennsylvania Magazine: or America... More

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

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

Joseph Thayendaneken the Mohawk chief, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant), half-length portrait, facing right; in oval. Caption continues: From an original drawing in the possession of James Boswell, Esqr. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1776... More

George Montgomery, Esq'r. major general of the American armies - kill'...

Print shows Richard Montgomery, full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, standing, facing right, leaning against hillside and holding sword in right hand. Illus. in: Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Com... More

The hon. John Hancock, Esq. - president of the honourable the Continen...

Print shows left profile bust portrait of John Hancock between text on "The Character of a Patriot." Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, ... (Boston, Mass.). Boston : 1777, p. 3. Published in: The Americ... More

Benjamin West - The glorious Washington and Gates

Print shows George Washington and Horatio Gates, head-and-shoulders portraits, profiles, facing each other. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1778, title page (cover). Published in: The A... More

Admiral Keppel, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Augustus Keppel Viscount Keppel, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right in oval draped with banner. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1778 (July), p. 291. Published in: The American Revolution in ... More

Miss L--n [and] the martial lover

Cameo portraits of a young woman, Miss L--n (who became his mistress) and Charles Stanhope, Earl Harrington, who is depicted wearing a military uniform; in ovals with ribbons at top. Illus. in: The town and co... More

Europe, Asia, Africa and America bringing intelligence to the genius o...

Print shows an allegorical scene with four female figures, representing the continents (from l. to r.) Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, approaching a seated female figure with wings writing in an open volume ... More

Miss Sp-c-r [and] the pliant premier

Cameo portraits of Charlotte Spencer and Frederick North; in ovals with ribbons at top.

The frontispiece shows Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and of war, ...

Print shows Minerva, having exchanged her battle raiments for more domestic dress, nursing an infant; at her feet are an owl, a spear, and a shield which bears the likeness of a gorgon. Sitting to the right is ... More

East view of Hell Gate, in the province of New York / W.A. Williams de...

Print shows an artist in the foreground sketching scene of the Hell Gate section of the East River; includes numbered legend identifying features of the straits. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1778 (April), p... More

[Emblematical print adapted to the times], British Cartoon Print

Print shows Britannia conferring with Neptune over the upstart America; they sit on the shore, presumably of England, and point to a man seated on the opposite shore holding a striped flag with 26 (13 white and... More

The siege of Rhode Island, taken from Mr. Brindley's house on the 25th...

Print shows General John Sullivan's troops advancing on the British at Newport, Rhode Island. Illus. in: The Gentleman's magazine. Ed. by Sylvanus Urban, gentleman. London : 1779 (February), pp. 100-101. Refer... More

The right hon'ble. Lord North / O Neale delint.

Print shows Frederick North, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right; in oval. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1779 (October), p. 435. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklis... More

The honble. Chas. James Fox - Public domain book illustration, Library...

Charles James Fox, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1779 (November), p. 483. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graph... More

The United States magazine for January 1779

Print shows title page illustration: Fame flying through a triumphal archway, stars that adorn the top of the arch and the columns which support it represent the colonies and the states. Illus. in: The United ... More

The siege of Rhode Island, taken from Mr. Brindley's house on the 25th...

Print shows General John Sullivan's troops advancing on the British at Newport, Rhode Island; includes identifying letters that may correspond to a key or legend possibly published along with the print in The G... More

Freedom, peace, plenty, all in vain advance ...

Print shows Britannia carrying a staff topped with a liberty cap and followed by attendants from a temple in the background on the right, advancing over weapons and a shield decorated with fleur-de-lis and a pa... More

Lord George Germaine, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Lord George Sackville-Germain, 1st viscount, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, in oval medallion suspended by ribbon from pin, with draped ribbon forming border across top and sides. Illus... More

The R. Hon'ble. Earl of Dartmouth

William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right; in oval topped with ribbon and bow. Illus. in: The London magazine. London : Printed by C. Ackers for J. Wilford [etc.], 1780 Oct... More

The right honble. Chas. Wolfran Cornwall Esq., Speaker of the House of...

Charles Wolfran Cornwall, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, wearing judicial robes and wig. Illus. in: The London magazine. London : Printed by C. Ackers for J. Wilford, 1780 Nov., between pgs. 491-492... More

Colonel Barre, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Colonel Isaac Barré, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, in medallion. Illus. in: The London Magazine, May 1780, p. 195-196. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1... More

A view of the lighthouse on Cape Henlopen, taken at sea, August 1780

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1788, February, opp. p. 108. Stauffer, 3293 Published in: The American Revolution i... More

Earl Mansfield, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, wearing wig and parliamentary robe; in oval. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1780 (June), pp. 243-245. Published in... More

Lord Loughborough, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Alexander Wedderburn, Lord Loughborough, Earl of Rosslyn, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile; in oval with sword and scale at top. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1780 (August), pp. 347-348... More

John Andre esqr., late Adjutant General of the British forces in Ameri...

John André, full-length portrait, facing right with left arm raised and pointing to the right, wearing military uniform. Illus. in: Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Compendium of entertaining knowledge. Dublin ... More

The right honble. Fredk. Earl of Carlisle, Lord lieutt. of the Kingdom...

Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle, half-length portrait, facing right, in oval topped with ribbon. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1780 (December), opp. p. 537. Published in: The American Revolution in dra... More

Lord Shelburne, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows William Petty, Lord Shelburne, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left; in oval with wreath and ribbon at top, entwined with grape and ivy vines. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1780 (March), pp. ... More

The defeat of the Spanish fleet under Don Juan de Langara, by Sir Geor...

Print shows a naval battle between the British fleet, under the command of Sir George Brydges Rodney, and a much smaller Spanish fleet, under the command of Don Juan de Langara, off Cape Saint Vincent, Portugal... More

Lord George Gordon, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Lord George Gordon, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile, in oval resting on pedestal with illustration of a walled city; a scroll resting on the pedestal is labeled "Protestants Petition agai... More

View of the British fortress at Stoney-Point, stormed and carried by a...

Print shows the British fort at Stony Point with American forces positioned for the assault. Includes legend. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1780, verso of title page. Published in: Th... More

The right honble. the Earl of Hillsborough

Print shows Wills Hill, 1st Earl of Hillsborough, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, in oval. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1781 (August), opp. p. 355. Published in: The American Revolution in drawing... More

A view of the guard-house and Simsbury-mines, now called Newgate - a p...

Print shows a diagram of the guardhouse with sections identified by letter (legend not visible in print); shows shaft leading to underground chamber, "F. A strong trap door opening the descent to Hell" which le... More

The right hon'ble. Lord Macartney, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows George Macartney, Earl Macartney, half-length portrait, facing right; in framed oval medallion with floral arrangement at top. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1781 (February), p. 51. Published in: ... More

Silas Deane, Esq. / drawn from the life by Dusimitiere, at Philadelphi...

Silas Deane, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, in medallion. Illus. in: The European magazine, and London review. [London : Philological Society of London] 1783 October, p. 243. After a drawing by Pier... More

Lord Camden, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Charles Pratt, Lord Camden, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1781 (December), opp. p. 555. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of ... More

The subtle seducer [and] the American financier

Cameo portraits of a young woman and Richard Price; in ovals with ribbons at top. Illus. in: The town and country magazine, or, Universal repository of knowledge, instruction, and entertainment. London : Print... More

Lord Thurlow, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Edward Thurlow, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing whig. Illus. in: The London magazine, 1781 (November), p. 507. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and print... More

Count De Grasse. Book illustration from Library of Congress

François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de Grasse, full-length portrait, wearing uniform with hat, holding sword, standing, facing left, against studio backdrop showing ships during battle.

Lord Viscount Howe / Angus sculp., engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows Richard Howe, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, wearing uniform, in oval on pedestal. Illus. from: The European Magazine. [London : Philological Society of London], Novr. 1, 1782.... More

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