![[Incunabula illustrations, 1505]](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1505/01/01/incunabula-illustrations-1505-1-640.jpg "[Incunabula illustrations, 1505]")
[Incunabula illustrations, 1505]
Diptych of Adam & Eve with snake and priest celebrating Mass separated by Jesus on Cross.
![[Saint Brendan, 484-577, figurative map of St. Brendan's legendary voyage; shows Mass being said on the back of a whale]](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1621/01/01/saint-brendan-484-577-figurative-map-of-st-brendans-legendary-voyage-shows-640.jpg "[Saint Brendan, 484-577, figurative map of St. Brendan's legendary voyage; shows Mass being said on the back of a whale]")
![Whereas the lawes published by the Honourable General Court, Lib. 1. Pag. 76 Sect. 3 Do require all townes from time to time to dispose of single persons and inmates within their towns to service, or otherwise. [Massachusetts, 1668] [Positive Ph](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2019/09/11/whereas-the-lawes-published-by-the-honourable-general-court-lib-1-pag-76-sect-1c732f-640.jpg "Whereas the lawes published by the Honourable General Court, Lib. 1. Pag. 76 Sect. 3 Do require all townes from time to time to dispose of single persons and inmates within their towns to service, or otherwise. [Massachusetts, 1668] [Positive Ph")
Whereas the lawes published by the Honourable General Court, Lib. 1. P...
Notice to constables to acquaint the selectmen that the court expects the laws to be attended to.; Mss. additions dated Aug. 24, 1668.; Not in Evans.; Ford. No. 37. Available also through the Library of Congres... more
![At a General Court held at Boston in New England the second day of October 1678. [A proclamaton for a day of fasting and prayer November 21, 1678] [Cambridge, Printed by Samuel Green 1678].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1678/01/01/at-a-general-court-held-at-boston-in-new-england-the-second-day-of-october-640.jpg "At a General Court held at Boston in New England the second day of October 1678. [A proclamaton for a day of fasting and prayer November 21, 1678] [Cambridge, Printed by Samuel Green 1678].")
At the second sessions of the General Court held at Boston in New-Engl...
Positive Photostat. 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 33, Folder 11.
![The General Courts answer to Joseph Dudley esqr. &c. This was pas'd by the whole court. Nemine non confentiente. Gentlemen:- [Refusing their assent to his Commission for governing the Colony and other places therein mentioned]. [Boston: Printed](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1686/01/01/the-general-courts-answer-to-joseph-dudley-esqr-andc-this-was-pasd-by-the-whole-640.jpg "The General Courts answer to Joseph Dudley esqr. &c. This was pas'd by the whole court. Nemine non confentiente. Gentlemen:- [Refusing their assent to his Commission for governing the Colony and other places therein mentioned]. [Boston: Printed")
![A relation of Captain Bull, concerning the Mohawks at Fort-Albany, May 1689. [Boston: Printed by Samuel Green, 1689].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1689/01/01/a-relation-of-captain-bull-concerning-the-mohawks-at-fort-albany-may-1689-boston-640.jpg "A relation of Captain Bull, concerning the Mohawks at Fort-Albany, May 1689. [Boston: Printed by Samuel Green, 1689].")
![At the Convention of the Governour and council, an representatives of the Massachusets Colony [A proclamation setting apart September 19, 1689 as a fast day]. [Cambridge Printed by Samuel Green 1689].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1689/01/01/at-the-convention-of-the-governour-and-council-an-representatives-of-the-massachusets-640.jpg "At the Convention of the Governour and council, an representatives of the Massachusets Colony [A proclamation setting apart September 19, 1689 as a fast day]. [Cambridge Printed by Samuel Green 1689].")
Two addresses from the Governour, council and convention of the Massac...
Incomplete.; Positive Photostat. 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 33, Folder 18b.
![From a gentleman of Boston to a friend in the countrey. [Signed] N. N. [Boston: Printed by Samuel Green 1689].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2019/09/13/from-a-gentleman-of-boston-to-a-friend-in-the-countrey-signed-n-n-boston-printed-7d789b-640.jpg "From a gentleman of Boston to a friend in the countrey. [Signed] N. N. [Boston: Printed by Samuel Green 1689].")
From a gentleman of Boston to a friend in the countrey. [Signed] N. N....
Positive Photostat. 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 33, Folder 21.
![To the king and queens most excellent majesties. The humble address of the president and council for the safety of the people, and conservation of the peace. [Regarding restoration of charter and English liberties] Boston in New-England, May 20,](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1689/01/01/to-the-king-and-queens-most-excellent-majesties-the-humble-address-of-the-president-640.jpg "To the king and queens most excellent majesties. The humble address of the president and council for the safety of the people, and conservation of the peace. [Regarding restoration of charter and English liberties] Boston in New-England, May 20,")
His majesty's most gracious letter to his government of the Massathuse...
Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans. 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 33, Folder 19.
![Anno Regni regis & reginae Gulielmi& Mariae secundo. By the Governour, & council [An order for enlisting men in the expedition against Canada] Boston March 24 1689. [Cambridge: Printed by Samuel Green 1690].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1690/01/01/anno-regni-regis-and-reginae-gulielmiand-mariae-secundo-by-the-governour-and-640.jpg "Anno Regni regis & reginae Gulielmi& Mariae secundo. By the Governour, & council [An order for enlisting men in the expedition against Canada] Boston March 24 1689. [Cambridge: Printed by Samuel Green 1690].")
![At the General Court of their Majesties Colony of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, sitting in Boston by adjournment, December 10th, 1690 [An order for the granting forth of printed bills for seven thousand pounds] Cambridge: Printed by Samu](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1690/01/01/at-the-general-court-of-their-majesties-colony-of-the-massachusetts-bay-in-640.jpg "At the General Court of their Majesties Colony of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, sitting in Boston by adjournment, December 10th, 1690 [An order for the granting forth of printed bills for seven thousand pounds] Cambridge: Printed by Samu")
![At a General Court for their Majesties Colony of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, sitting at Boston, upon adjournment, December 22th, 1691 [A proclamation relating to various matters] [Cambridge Printed by Bartholomew Green 1691].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1691/01/01/at-a-general-court-for-their-majesties-colony-of-the-massachusetts-bay-in-new-640.jpg "At a General Court for their Majesties Colony of the Massachusetts Bay in New-England, sitting at Boston, upon adjournment, December 22th, 1691 [A proclamation relating to various matters] [Cambridge Printed by Bartholomew Green 1691].")
![[Arms] By His Excellency the Governor. Whereas it hath been of absolute necessity, that a certain number of men should be impressed, for the service of their Majesties, in defence of this their Province, both at sea and land, against the common](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1692/01/01/arms-by-his-excellency-the-governor-whereas-it-hath-been-of-absolute-necessity-640.jpg "[Arms] By His Excellency the Governor. Whereas it hath been of absolute necessity, that a certain number of men should be impressed, for the service of their Majesties, in defence of this their Province, both at sea and land, against the common")
![The Turkish fast, out of the Monthly Mercury for December, 1697. [blank] Boston, in N. E. Re-printed by B. Green, and J. Allen. May 13, 1698.](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1698/01/01/the-turkish-fast-out-of-the-monthly-mercury-for-december-1697-blank-boston-640.jpg "The Turkish fast, out of the Monthly Mercury for December, 1697. [blank] Boston, in N. E. Re-printed by B. Green, and J. Allen. May 13, 1698.")
To his excellency Joseph Dudley Esq. Governour of said province … Bost...
Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans. 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 33, Folder 32.
![Copie of the election [for councillors for Massachusetts] made May 27, 1702. [n. p. 1702] [Positive Photostat.].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1702/01/01/copie-of-the-election-for-councillors-for-massachusetts-made-may-27-1702-n-640.jpg "Copie of the election [for councillors for Massachusetts] made May 27, 1702. [n. p. 1702] [Positive Photostat.].")
![B-n, Dec.8, 1713. To the honourable the Society for prorogating the gospel in foreign parts. The representation and request of the ministers, church wardens and vestry of the Church of England in B---n … [Boston 1713].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1713/01/01/b-n-dec8-1713-to-the-honourable-the-society-for-prorogating-the-gospel-in-foreign-640.jpg "B-n, Dec.8, 1713. To the honourable the Society for prorogating the gospel in foreign parts. The representation and request of the ministers, church wardens and vestry of the Church of England in B---n … [Boston 1713].")
![An elegy in memory of the worshipful Major Thomas Leonard Esq. Of Taunton in New-England: who departed this life on the 24th day of November, AnnoDomini, 1713. In the 73d year of his age. [Boston. Printed by B. Green? 1713].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1713/01/01/an-elegy-in-memory-of-the-worshipful-major-thomas-leonard-esq-of-taunton-in-640.jpg "An elegy in memory of the worshipful Major Thomas Leonard Esq. Of Taunton in New-England: who departed this life on the 24th day of November, AnnoDomini, 1713. In the 73d year of his age. [Boston. Printed by B. Green? 1713].")
By His Excellency, Joseph Dudley, Esq. Captain General and Governor in...
Positive Photostat.; Proclamation.; Not in Evans. 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 ... more
![His Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Monday, March the 21st, 1714/15 [blank] Boston: Re-printed by T. Fleet and T. Crump. In Pudding-Lane. Sold by Nicholas Buttolph and Samuel Gerrish 1715.](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1715/01/01/his-majestyandx2019s-most-gracious-speech-to-both-houses-of-parliament-on-monday-640.jpg "His Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Monday, March the 21st, 1714/15 [blank] Boston: Re-printed by T. Fleet and T. Crump. In Pudding-Lane. Sold by Nicholas Buttolph and Samuel Gerrish 1715.")
Copy of the fifth & sixth articles of the Treaty of neutrality in Amer...
Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans. 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 33, Folder 51.
John Charmion’s latin epitaph from his ardent love to learning and lea...
Positive Photostat.; Verse. 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 33, Folder 53.
![Words of Consolation to Mr. Robert Stetson & Mrs. Mary Stetson, his wife on the death of their son Isaac Stetson, who perished in the mighty waters November 7th, 1718. Aged 22. [1718].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1718/01/01/words-of-consolation-to-mr-robert-stetson-and-mrs-mary-stetson-his-wife-on-640.jpg "Words of Consolation to Mr. Robert Stetson & Mrs. Mary Stetson, his wife on the death of their son Isaac Stetson, who perished in the mighty waters November 7th, 1718. Aged 22. [1718].")
![By His Excellency Samuel Shute, Esq. Captain Ganeral and Govenour in chief in and over His Majesty’s Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. &c. a proclamation [to apprehend seven escaped transported felons] Given under my hand … in Bo](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1718/01/01/by-his-excellency-samuel-shute-esq-captain-ganeral-and-govenour-in-chief-in-640.jpg "By His Excellency Samuel Shute, Esq. Captain Ganeral and Govenour in chief in and over His Majesty’s Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. &c. a proclamation [to apprehend seven escaped transported felons] Given under my hand … in Bo")
![A poem on the much-lamented death of Mr. Edmund Titcomb, who died May 26, 1722, in the 31st year of his age. By Jonn Calef. [Massachusetts 1722].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1722/01/01/a-poem-on-the-much-lamented-death-of-mr-edmund-titcomb-who-died-may-26-1722-640.jpg "A poem on the much-lamented death of Mr. Edmund Titcomb, who died May 26, 1722, in the 31st year of his age. By Jonn Calef. [Massachusetts 1722].")
![These presents witness, that we the subscribers, as neighbours and friends do mutually agree to the following articles. [1724].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1724/01/01/these-presents-witness-that-we-the-subscribers-as-neighbours-and-friends-do-640.jpg "These presents witness, that we the subscribers, as neighbours and friends do mutually agree to the following articles. [1724].")
![Province of the Massachusetts Bay. Jeremiah Allen, Esq; Treasurer and receiver general for His Majesties said Province. To [blank] constable or collector of the Town of [blank] Greetings, &c. … Given under my hand & seal at Boston, the fifth day](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1727/01/01/province-of-the-massachusetts-bay-jeremiah-allen-esq-treasurer-and-receiver-640.jpg "Province of the Massachusetts Bay. Jeremiah Allen, Esq; Treasurer and receiver general for His Majesties said Province. To [blank] constable or collector of the Town of [blank] Greetings, &c. … Given under my hand & seal at Boston, the fifth day")
A covenant for reformation assented to in Long-Meadow, in Springfield,...
Not in Evans.; Imprint 2. 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 34, Folder 6.
Boston, April 10, 1729. Reverend Sir, The New-England chronology stayi...
Positive Photostat. 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 34, Folder 7.
![A country treat upon the second paragraph in His Excellency’s speech, Decemb. 17, 1730. [Boston, 1730] [Positive Photostat].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2019/09/14/a-country-treat-upon-the-second-paragraph-in-his-excellencys-speech-decemb-e1aaf2-640.jpg "A country treat upon the second paragraph in His Excellency’s speech, Decemb. 17, 1730. [Boston, 1730] [Positive Photostat].")
A country treat upon the second paragraph in His Excellency’s speech, ...
92 lines of verse in two columns signed S. M.; The speech referred to was that of Governor Jonathan Belcher before the Legislature Dec. 17 1730.; Ford 588.; Holmes 64.; Not in Evans. Available also through the ... more
![The Catholic remedy. An excellent new ballad To the tune of, To all you ladies now at land, &c. [Boston] America: Printed in the year 1732.](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1732/01/01/the-catholic-remedy-an-excellent-new-ballad-to-the-tune-of-to-all-you-ladies-640.jpg "The Catholic remedy. An excellent new ballad To the tune of, To all you ladies now at land, &c. [Boston] America: Printed in the year 1732.")
The Catholic remedy. An excellent new ballad To the tune of, To all yo...
Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Verse. 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 34, Folder 25.
![[Bird's-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts, with two vignettes of Natives hunting] / J. Turner, Boston, sculpt.](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1740/01/01/birds-eye-view-of-boston-massachusetts-with-two-vignettes-of-natives-hunting-640.jpg "[Bird's-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts, with two vignettes of Natives hunting] / J. Turner, Boston, sculpt.")
![This indenture made the ninth day of September Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and forty … by and between [blank] on the one part … Directors of the Manufactory Company of Boston … [Boston? 1740] [Positive Photostat].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1740/01/01/this-indenture-made-the-ninth-day-of-september-anno-domini-one-thousand-seven-640.jpg "This indenture made the ninth day of September Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and forty … by and between [blank] on the one part … Directors of the Manufactory Company of Boston … [Boston? 1740] [Positive Photostat].")
![[View of Boston] / J. Turner.](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1745/01/01/view-of-boston-j-turner-640.jpg "[View of Boston] / J. Turner.")
[View of Boston] / J. Turner.
Print shows bird's-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts, with view of Native hunting and a palm tree in the foreground.
![At a great and General court of Assembly for the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, begun and held at Boston the 27th day of May 1747, and continued by adjournment and prorogation to the 3d of February following. March 2d 1747 [-48] The followin](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1747/01/01/at-a-great-and-general-court-of-assembly-for-the-province-of-the-massachusetts-640.jpg "At a great and General court of Assembly for the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, begun and held at Boston the 27th day of May 1747, and continued by adjournment and prorogation to the 3d of February following. March 2d 1747 [-48] The followin")
![[Title page of "The Independent Advertiser, Boston, May 22, 1749"]](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1749/01/01/title-page-of-the-independent-advertiser-boston-may-22-1749-640.jpg "[Title page of \"The Independent Advertiser, Boston, May 22, 1749\"]")
[Title page of "The Independent Advertiser, Boston, May 22, 1749"]
Illus. of Brittania? cutting string, releasing bird to fly over water; text is "a recapitulation of the affairs of Europe for the year 1748". Reference copy may be in LOT 4625. This record contains unverified, ... more
![To the sheriff or marshall of the said County of [blank] or either of their deputies or constables of the town of [blank] within the said County or to any or either of them greeting. In his Majesty’s name you are required to attach the goods or](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1750/01/01/to-the-sheriff-or-marshall-of-the-said-county-of-blank-or-either-of-their-deputies-640.jpg "To the sheriff or marshall of the said County of [blank] or either of their deputies or constables of the town of [blank] within the said County or to any or either of them greeting. In his Majesty’s name you are required to attach the goods or")
A mournful lamentation for the sad and deplorable death of Mr. Old Ten...
Positive Photostat.; Verse.; Title.; On verso of copy 2: Source unknown, Sep. 18 1943.; Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 35, Folder 2a. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 35, Folder 2a. Availabl... more
![From the Boston Weekly News-Letter. Feb. 7, 1751. [Boston, 1751].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1751/01/01/from-the-boston-weekly-news-letter-feb-7-1751-boston-1751-640.jpg "From the Boston Weekly News-Letter. Feb. 7, 1751. [Boston, 1751].")
![Anno regni Regis Georgii Secundi vicesimo septimo. A bill for further ascertaining the descent of real estates of persons dying intestate without issue. [Boston, 1754].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1754/01/01/anno-regni-regis-georgii-secundi-vicesimo-septimo-a-bill-for-further-ascertaining-640.jpg "Anno regni Regis Georgii Secundi vicesimo septimo. A bill for further ascertaining the descent of real estates of persons dying intestate without issue. [Boston, 1754].")
![By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; Captain-General and Governour in chief in and over the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. To [blank] Sir, As you have received beating-orders from me to enlist men into His Majesty’s service](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1755/01/01/by-his-excellency-william-shirley-esq-captain-general-and-governour-in-chief-640.jpg "By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; Captain-General and Governour in chief in and over the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. To [blank] Sir, As you have received beating-orders from me to enlist men into His Majesty’s service")
![A few lines on occasion of the untimely end of Mark and Phillis, who were executed at Cambridge, September 18th for poysoning their master, Capt. John Codman of Charlestown. [Cut] [Boston 1755].](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1755/01/01/a-few-lines-on-occasion-of-the-untimely-end-of-mark-and-phillis-who-were-executed-640.jpg "A few lines on occasion of the untimely end of Mark and Phillis, who were executed at Cambridge, September 18th for poysoning their master, Capt. John Codman of Charlestown. [Cut] [Boston 1755].")
![Spencer Phips, Esq; Lieutenant-governour and commander in chief in and over his Majesty’s province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. To [blank] Greeting. Whereas notwithstanding the repeated orders issued to the several colonels in the Pr](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1756/01/01/spencer-phips-esq-lieutenant-governour-and-commander-in-chief-in-and-over-his-640.jpg "Spencer Phips, Esq; Lieutenant-governour and commander in chief in and over his Majesty’s province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. To [blank] Greeting. Whereas notwithstanding the repeated orders issued to the several colonels in the Pr")
![Mr. [blank] You being a training soldier in the Company of militia under the command of [blank] are hereby required in His Majesty’s name, to appear at your colours upon Thursday the 22d current [blank] at nine o’clock in the morning, on the sec](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1756/01/01/mr-blank-you-being-a-training-soldier-in-the-company-of-militia-under-the-command-640.jpg "Mr. [blank] You being a training soldier in the Company of militia under the command of [blank] are hereby required in His Majesty’s name, to appear at your colours upon Thursday the 22d current [blank] at nine o’clock in the morning, on the sec")
By the honourable Spencer Phips, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor and commande...
Imprint 3.; Proclamation.; Not in Evans. 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 35, Folder 20.
A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England, in North Amer...
Print shows view of Boston, Massachusetts, from Cambridge looking across the Charles River; a shortened view with reduced skyline.
Blazing-stars passengers of God’s wrath: in a few serious and solemn m...
Positive Photostat.; Verse.; Comets.; 2-86-231.25 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Col... more
![Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. By His Excellency the Governor, To [blank] I do hereby authorize and impower you to beat your drums any where within this Province, for inlisting able-bodied effective persons (and none other) for His Majesty’s](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1760/01/01/province-of-the-massachusetts-bay-by-his-excellency-the-governor-to-blank-i-640.jpg "Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. By His Excellency the Governor, To [blank] I do hereby authorize and impower you to beat your drums any where within this Province, for inlisting able-bodied effective persons (and none other) for His Majesty’s")
![Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, By the Honourable [blank] Judge of the Probate of wills, &c. for and within the County of [blank] in the Province aforesaid. To [blank] of [blank] in the County and Province aforesaid, [blank] Greeting. [Appoin](https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1760/01/01/province-of-the-massachusetts-bay-by-the-honourable-blank-judge-of-the-probate-640.jpg "Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, By the Honourable [blank] Judge of the Probate of wills, &c. for and within the County of [blank] in the Province aforesaid. To [blank] of [blank] in the County and Province aforesaid, [blank] Greeting. [Appoin")
To His Excellency Francis Bernard, Esq; Captain-general and Governor i...
Ford 1264.; Not in Evans.; On verso: Exchange, Mass. Hist. Soc., July 25 1916. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ep... more