stamp act

No stamped paper to be had. [Philadelphia : Printed by Hall & Franklin...

Nov. 7, 1765, issue no. 1924, of the Pennsylvania gazette, printed at Philadelphia by David Hall and Benjamin Franklin; without date, number, masthead, or imprint. On Oct. 31, 1765, the publishers announced the... More

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 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

No stamped paper to be had. [Philadelphia : Printed by Hall & Franklin...

[The repeal or the funeral of Miss Ame=Stamp], British Cartoon Print

Print shows a funeral procession on the banks of the Thames, with warehouses in a line in the background, one of which is inscribed "The Sheffield and Birmingham Warehouse Goods now ship'd for America." George ... More

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Petition Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act

Magna Britania her colonies reduced. [Philadelphia 1765].

Magna Britania her colonies reduced. [Philadelphia 1765].

Die Americaner wiedersetzen sich der Stempel-Acte, und verbrennen das ...

Print shows citizens in Boston burning proclamations from England pertaining to the stamp act of 1765, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 61. [Plate] 1. Published in: The... More

The statue, or the adoration of the wise-men of the west, British Cart...

Print shows Dr. W. Scott on a pedestal, he is wearing clerical robes, a crown fashioned from tobacco leaves, and holding a branch from an apple tree in his right hand and a picture of the tax stamp; around the ... More

[Broadside concerning repeal of Stamp Act, printed in Boston, May 16, ...

Reference copy may be in 4412 AB. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: US Hist.; Shelf.

The tomb-stone. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Ca...

Print shows several men, George Grenville, Lord Bute, the Duke of Bedford, and, as a small dog wearing clerical robes, Dr. W. Scott, labeled "AntiSejanus", dancing on a sarcophagus with bas-reliefs of "Britanni... More

The broker's "Stamp Act" lament. July, 1862

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The broker's "Stamp Act" lament. July, 1862

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The broker's "Stamp Act" lament. July, 1862

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Stamp duties imposed by the act of Congress of July 1, 1862 and its am...

On verso: Filed March 18, 1863. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 124, Folder 26a.

A complete list of stamp duties, to take effect August 1, 1864. Carefu...

I. Title.; On verso: Gift, Caleb Cushing Papers, Oct. 22, 1962. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collecti... More

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-Tree in Boston on the rejo...

A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms o... More

The Stamp Act denounced - Drawing. Public domain image.

1765. People in street condemning the Stamp Act. Illus. in: Lossing, Benson John, Lossing's History of the United States of America [1913], vol. 3, p. 617. Reference copy may be in LOT 4412A. This record contai... More

Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

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Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

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Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

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1765 one penny stamp - A stamp with a crown on it

One penny stamp, cropped from proof sheet, removed proof number. The design consists of a mantle; St Edward's Crown encircled by the Order of the Garter; and a scepter and sword. At top is the word AMERICA; at... More

Proof sheet of one penny stamps Stamp Act 1765

The 1765 Stamp Act created a direct tax of one penny per sheet on newspapers and required that the newspapers be printed on stamped paper purchased from government agents. The Board of Stamps prepared two hund... More

Death of the Stamp Act in color

A colored version of The Repeal. - or the Funeral Procession of Miss Americ-Stamp., a famous 1760s political cartoon depicting the repeal of the Stamp Act 1765. George Grenville, whose ministry passed the act,... More

Liberty Tree Memorial - Kiwanis Park - Woburn, MA - DSC04144

Kiwanis Park at the corner of Alfred and Main streets, Woburn, Massachusetts, USA. This park sits alongside the Middlesex Canal, and contains several related monuments.

Die Gartenlaube (1873) b 814

Bild aus Seite 814 in "Die Gartenlaube". Image from page 814 of journal Die Gartenlaube, 1873. Deutsch: Bildunterschrift: „Wie die Bostoner einen Zollbeamten bezahlen, d. h. theeren und federn.Einzige bildlic... More

"Elk Ridge Landing" roadside historic marker, Washington Boulevard and...

Photograph by Eli Pousson, 2019 April 23.

"Elk Ridge Landing" roadside historic marker, Washington Boulevard and...

Photograph by Eli Pousson, 2019 April 23.

Sons of Liberty Broadside, 1765

Sons of Liberty broadsideTranscript: "Tuesday-Morning, December 17, 1765. The True-born Sons of Liberty, are desired to meet under LIBERTY-TREE, at XII o'Clock, THIS DAY, to hear the public Resignation, under O... More

Stamp Act 1765 - Triumph of America

"The Triumph of America" - Lord Pitt drives America's triumphal chariot into the abyss. The horses symbolize various members of Pitt's administration. This cartoon appeared in London newspapers in 1766.

Considerations on the propriety of imposing taxes in the British colon...

Title page of Daniel Dulany's pamphlet, "Considerations on the propriety of imposing taxes in the British colonies", which contested the Stamp Act of 1765.

Pennsylvania Journal, Stamp Act announcement

Pennsylvania Journal, Stamp Act announcement, October 31, 1765 issue

The Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser

Français : La une du magazine The Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser avec le timbre officiel rendu obligatoire par le Stamp Act de 1765.

1765 BostoniansReadingStampAct - public domain postal stamp scan

Bostonians reading Stamp Act, 1765. Public domain photograph related to the history of Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An historical account of the old State house of Pennsylvania now known...

Identifier: historicalaccoun01etti (find matches) Title: An historical account of the old State house of Pennsylvania now known as the Hall of independence Caption: "The Burial of the Stamp Act In England, Up... More

Scenes from the life of Benjamin Franklin (1916) (14781762031)

Identifier: scenesfromlifeof00holm (find matches) Title: Scenes from the life of Benjamin Franklin Year: 1916 (1910s) Authors: Holman, Louis A. (Louis Arthur), 1866-1939 Mills, Charles B Subjects: Franklin,... More

Seventeen hundred and seventy-six, or, The war of independence - a his...

Identifier: seventeenhundred00loss_0 (find matches) Title: Seventeen hundred and seventy-six, or, The war of independence : a history of the Anglo-Americans, from the period of the union of the colonies again... More

The story of our nation, from the earliest discoveries to the present ...

Identifier: storyofournation00stra (find matches) Title: The story of our nation, from the earliest discoveries to the present time ... together with a graphic account of Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii and the Phil... More

The repeal, or the funeral procession of Miss Americ-Stamp, British Ca...

Illustration shows a group of men in a funeral procession on the banks of the Thames River with a row of warehouses in the background, one of which is labeled "The Sheffield and Birmingham Warehouse Goods now s... More

The repeal, or the funeral procession of Miss Americ-Stamp, British Ca...

Illustration shows a group of men in a funeral procession on the banks of the Thames River with a row of warehouses in the background, one of which is labeled "The Sheffield and Birmingham Warehouse Goods now s... More

The repeal, or the funeral procession of Miss Americ-Stamp, British Ca...

Illustration shows a group of men in a funeral procession on the banks of the Thames River with a row of warehouses in the background, one of which is labeled "The Sheffield and Birmingham Warehouse Goods now s... More

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Memorial Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act; Shipping

Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

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Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

Public domain scan of manuscript related to American history, NYPL collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Fac-simile of the 'Autographs of the Merchants and other Citizens of P...

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[Patrick Henry before the Virginia House of Burgesses May 30, 1765]

Print shows Patrick Henry delivering a speech against the Stamp Act of 1765, "If this be treason, make the most of it." Title from original painting by Peter F. Rothermel after which the engraving was made. Pai... More

[Patrick Henry before the Virginia House of Burgesses May 30, 1765]

Print shows Patrick Henry delivering a speech against the Stamp Act of 1765, "If this be treason, make the most of it." Title from original painting by Peter F. Rothermel after which the engraving was made. Pai... More

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejo...

A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms o... More

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejo...

A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms o... More

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejo...

A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms o... More

Burning of Stamp Act, Boston - A painting of a group of people standin...

G6076 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 6. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Burning of Stamp Act, Boston - A drawing of a group of people in a str...

G6076 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 6. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.