proofs

[The Waltham Bank five hundred dollar private bank note proof]

Print shows vignette of Civil War soldiers with cannon, American flag, and fort in the background. On verso: Deposited April 8, 1862. The Waltham bank, proprs. See vol. 37, p. 172.

[The Waltham Bank one hundred dollar private bank note proof]

Print shows vignettes of sailors on wharf with steamship; girl and boy with grazing cows and sheep; and factory. On verso: Deposited April 8, 1862. The Waltham bank, proprs. See vol. 37, p. 173.

Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commis[sion]

Print shows letterhead for the Great Central Fair in Philadelphia showing scenes in which members of the Sanitary Commission help soldiers on battlefields; includes letter notifying the recipient of being appoi... More

A night march Plate 16. - A black and white drawing of a train in a fo...

Print shows Union soldiers marching through a pine forest at night by the light of a burning tree. Signed on plate on lower left corner. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Printed at bottom... More

While newsmen take notes, Chairman Dies of House Committee investigati...

A group of men sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

News room of the New York Times newspaper Right foreground, city edito...

Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress). Public domain photograph related to development of telegraph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The hermitage, Landscape view print, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a distant view of the Hermitage, with trees on the left and horses in a fenced pasture in the foreground. Proof with unfinished sky. Trimmed to within plate mark.

Ulysses S. Grant / C. Schussele 1863 ; eng. by William Sartain, Philad...

Print shows Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, sitting on a horse, among soldiers during a battle, with a broken cannon and ramrod in the lower right corner. X33569 U.S. Copyright... More

Village politicians / painted by D. Wilkie, R.A. ; etch'd by A. Raimba...

Print showing two groups of men discussing politics in a dwelling or public house. Library has three impressions of different states, one dated "First proof, Augt. 30th 1813." Inscribed in ink on undated proof... More

Alice Barber Stephens - John Dalziel, English wood engraver, my teache...

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The Biglin Brothers turning the stake, after painting by Thomas Eakins

"Wood engraving proof by Alice Barber of large painting by Thomas Eakins." Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Spring Hereab... More

St. Patricks day in America / designed by Hogan ; drawn by Lucian Gray...

Print shows portion of a parade with float in the center bearing a bust of Daniel O'Connell, Saint Patrick's day in New York City, at Union Square with the German Savings Bank in the upper right corner and Trin... More

The very revd. Theobald Mathew - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows Theobald Mathew, half-length portrait, facing slightly left. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Easter morning of the north - Public domain graphic arts, Library of C...

Print showing a winter scene with snow-covered cross on a tiered pedestal, birds, and greenery (possibly morning glory). Includes verse. E6965 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright number taken from b&w copy. Entd.... More

The Tioga Navigation Company - office 21 Merchants Exchange - acknowle...

Print shows a sample bond note in the amount of $50 to be issued by the Tioga Navigation Company at 6% interest, stating that "This loan is convertible into stock, receivable for tolls or redeemable in coin at ... More

[Edward Everett, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing sligh...

Public domain image of an engraving, male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Shakespeare courtship scene(?)] / E.A. Abbey 1889.

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph of erotic art, sexuality, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Good-bye Lucile (before 1920)

Man and woman at gate to house. H103631 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, In my merry Oldsmobile. Copyright by Tom M. Phillips.

[Red plate proof for: Lest liberty perish from the face of the earth--...

Red plate proof for poster showing Statue of Liberty in ruins and the New York Skyline in flames.

This portrait of Captn. Isaac Hull, of the United States Navy: ... / G...

Print showing Captain Isaac Hull, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform, and holding hat under left arm. Caption continues: also the representation of the most interesting... More

The British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their ...

Print showing British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American officers, center and left, with George Washington holding his hat in his left hand. Officers identified... More

Village politicians / painted by D. Wilkie, R.A. ; etch'd by A. Raimba...

Print showing two groups of men discussing politics in a dwelling or public house. Library has three impressions of different states, one dated "First proof, Augt. 30th 1813." Inscribed in ink on undated proof... More

These are all breaker-boys. (See photos taken at Ewen Breaker, later.)...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The battle of Cold Harbor (Bomb proofs)

Picryl description: Public domain book scan - American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Daniel O'Connell. The great Irish liberator

Print shows Daniel O'Connell, half-length portrait, seated, facing slightly left, holding papers labeled "Repeal". Includes two quotes. E7880 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statemen... More

Grant and his family / original picture by W. Sartain, Philadelphia. ;...

Print showing General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife sitting in a room with their four children standing around them. Library has two proof impressions, proof with title, and proof before letters signed by Sart... More

[Landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock, 1620] / P.F. Rothermel pain...

Print showing a woman being helped ashore from a small boat held in position against a rock or ledge by men with ropes and poles; in the background on the right, other Pilgrims kneel in prayer. Entered Accordi... More

Gen. Washington (on the battle field at Trenton) / engraved by W. Warn...

Print showing General George Washington, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing military uniform; he is holding a telescope in his right hand while an aide manages his horse behind him; shown in t... More

Washington delivering his inaugural address April 1789, in the old cit...

Print showing George Washington delivering his inaugural address before members of the Congress. Includes text of speech. Key that identifies people in the image is in LOT 11507. Caption continues: From the ori... More

East front of the Capitol / W.I Stone aquat.

Print shows an exterior view of the east front of the U.S. Capitol, with view of the north facade. Printed at bottom: Engd. for the National Calendar, 1823.

Vanity fair H.L.S. monogram ; Wevill sc

Print shows a cover design for Vanity Fair magazine showing a harlequin standing on the left gesturing toward a theater stage for a puppet show and a large audience at his feet, in the foreground. 317 U.S. Copy... More

Each day they spoon (before 1920)

Man and woman riding in automobile. H103626 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, In my merry Oldsmobile. Copyright by Tom M. Phillips.

New York, New York. News room of the New York Times newspaper. Right f...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

These are all breaker-boys. (See photos taken at Ewen Breaker, later.)...

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

My protector - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print showing a young boy holding the leash of a large dog. D14236 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright number and date taken from b&w copy. Library has two impressions, one color and one b&w proof.

Public bath at Simoda from nature by W. Heine ; Js. Queen delt. ; P.S....

Print shows an interior view of a public bathhouse in Shimoda, Japan, with men and women bathing. Inscribed in pencil on verso: "This was the 'suppressed' plate for the government publication of the Perry Expe... More

[The Waltham Bank fifty dollar private bank note proof]

Print shows vignettes of women symbolizing knowledge and medicine in front of a factory; a Native American man; and a man filing metal.

Andre Vesale, portrait print - Public domain portrait drawing

Print shows Andreas Vesalius, three-quarter length, standing, facing slightly left; he appears to be looking at a crucifix hanging on the wall on the left as he reaches for a scalpel or other surgical instrumen... More

[Whistler ephemera, "Songs on Stone" announcement]

Text only proof for an announcement of the publication of Whistler's first four lithographs in the series, "Songs on Stone," to be issued by William Heinemann, with Whistler's corrections to the layout and his ... More

As they go flying along / Copyright 1907 by Tom M. Phillips.

Photograph showing an affectionate woman and man driving an early Oldsmobile automobile. H103624 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, "In my merry Oldsmobile."

Me-Na-Wa. A Creek warrior - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows Me-Na-Wa, half-length portrait, facing left, wearing a hat with plume, a striped garment, and a shoulder bag.

The battle of Gettysburg / P.F. Rothermel 1870 ; P.F. Rothermel pinx. ...

Print showing artist's rendition of clash between Union and Confederate troops, possibly during Pickett's charge, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Caption continues: From the original picture painted for the State... More

Proofs of the corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson and of his connection...

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Proofs of the corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson and of his connection...

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Alice Barber Stephens - [The chess players, after painting by Thomas E...

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Younger Painters of America" by William C. Brownell, May 1880. Thomas Eakins (July 25, ... More

Edward Everett / painted by T. Hicks N.A. ; engraved by H. Wright Smit...

Print showing Edward Everett, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, with left hand resting on a book on a table.

Easter morning of the north - Public domain graphic arts, Library of C...

Print showing a winter scene with snow-covered cross on a tiered pedestal, birds, and greenery (possibly morning glory). Includes verse. E6965 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright number taken from b&w copy. Entd.... More

Samuel Prout - Brussels Sam'l Prout ; E.J. Roberts

Print shows a street scene with pedestrians along the front of the Brussels town hall (Hôtel de Ville). Published title: Hotel de Ville at Brussels. Stamped at bottom center: Library of Congress City of Washin... More

Fanny Elssler music sheet cover

Print shows ballerina Fanny Elssler, full length portrait, facing front, as the character Sarah Campbell in the ballet "La Gypsy" where she danced the cracovienne (krakowiak). Inscribed in pencil across top: I... More

[Bank note illustration showing colonists praying for deliverance from...

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Label for druggist P.S. Duval & Son's Lith. Philadelphia.

Print shows a design for a druggist's label with an oval frame resting on a pedestal draped with an American flag, with flowers, caduceus, mortar & pestle at top, and other vessels common to the druggist trade;... More

["The day we celebrate" 1876] / painted by F.A. Chapman ; engraved by ...

Print shows a large gathering of people picnicking, playing games, and enjoying the Independence Day celebration outdoors among large trees and open lawn, with a distant view of a railroad train passing and of ... More

Philadelphia in the olden time / D.C.

Print shows a bird's-eye view of Philadelphia from across the Delaware River, with pedestrians, carriages, horse-teams, and horseback riders in the foreground, as well as a horse-powered paddleboat taxi or ferr... More

William Hogarth 1764, portrait print

Print shows William Hogarth, full-length portrait, seated in a chair, facing right, before an easel with sketch labeled "Comedy 1764", he is holding a palette with brushes in his left hand and may be using a sh... More

[Proof for bank note vignette showing Afro-American men tapping sap fr...

Chickering Collection.

The director and prefect of the Sodality of St. Joseph's Church, Phila...

Print shows the Blessed Virgin Mary and scenes showing church services where young men and young women are "received into the Sodality" of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes pencil inscriptions that point out d... More

MCC / I.M. Gaugengigl. - Public domain portrait print

Print shows a man, full-length portrait, wearing 13th century clothing with bow and arrows and carrying a long staff. U30256 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on plate in lower right corner. Printed below image: "... More

"Mother's bread" pure as mother made it. Made by J.A. Dahn & Son, 15, ...

Print shows a well-dressed woman wearing an apron, baking bread in a home-style kitchen; she is standing, three-quarter length, facing front, holding a pan of fresh baked bread in an advertisement for the J.A. ... More

Automobubbling [sic] you and I

Couple riding in automobile. H103621 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, In my merry Oldsmobile. Copyright by Tom M. Phillips.

San Augustine, Texas. Harlan Hayes, son of the editor, reading proofs ...

Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President elect, Abraham Lincoln Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Presiden...

Print shows Abraham Lincoln (without beard), head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, after a photograph by Preston Butler, in large oval with vignettes of scenes from Lincoln's life. Caption from bound copy... More

Grant and his family / original picture by W. Sartain, Philadelphia. ;...

Print showing General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife sitting in a room with their four children standing around them. Library has two proof impressions, proof with title, and proof before letters signed by Sart... More

James R. Gilmore to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, August 03, 1864 (Send...

General Washington (on the battle field at Trenton) / engraved by W. W...

Print showing General George Washington, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing military uniform; he is holding a telescope in his right hand while an aide manages his horse behind him; shown in t... More

Bald, Cousland & Co. bank note engravers & printers, New York & Philad...

Print shows 13 vignettes depicting country scenes from animal husbandry to harvesting to building temporary shelters on the frontier. Publication date based on latest copyright statement on item. Several of th... More

[The White House, Washington, D.C.] / photo. by G.D. Wakely ; eng'd by...

Print shows a view of the north portico of the White House from the northeast, Washington, D.C.

[Palais royal] / Jo. Pennell del. sc. i[...] 1893.

Print shows people seated in plaza at the Palais-Royal, Paris, France. Title from Wuerth. Signed and dated in pencil. American prints in the Library of Congress : a catalog of the collection / compiled by Karen... More

New York, New York. New York Times newspaper syndicate. Proofs of Time...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph related to mass media, press, newspaper, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The battle of Gettysburg / P.F. Rothermel 1870 ; P.F. Rothermel pinx. ...

Print showing artist's rendition of clash between Union and Confederate troops, possibly during Pickett's charge, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Caption continues: From the original picture painted for the State... More

Proofs of the corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson and of his connection...

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Proofs of the corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson and of his connection...

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Lincoln and his family / painted by S.B. Waugh ; engraved by William S...

Print showing Abraham Lincoln, full-length portrait, sitting in chair at the left end of a table with Thomas sitting next to him, Mary Todd is sitting on the right, and Robert Todd is standing behind the table.... More

Daniel O'Connell. The great Irish liberator

Print shows Daniel O'Connell, half-length portrait, seated, facing slightly left, holding papers labeled "Repeal". Includes two quotes. E7880 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statemen... More

Robert Emmet, Irelands patriot martyr

Print shows Robert Emmet, half-length portrait, facing right, holding sword in left hand. Caption continues: When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth then and not till then let my epitaph... More

[Village politicians - preliminary proof]

Print showing two groups of men discussing politics in a dwelling or public house. Title from later edition. Library has two impressions of different states.

St. Patricks day in America / designed by Hogan ; drawn by Lucian Gray...

Print shows portion of a parade with float in the center bearing a bust of Daniel O'Connell, Saint Patrick's day in New York City, at Union Square with the German Savings Bank in the upper right corner and Trin... More

Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co

Print shows a specimen sheet of bank note vignettes depicting many female figures and some male figures as allegorical images representing commerce, industy, and abundance, also portraits, including George Wash... More

The illustrated book of Christian ballads

Print shows what appears to be a book cover for a possible second edition of the 1844 edition of "The Illustrated Book of Christian Ballads and Poems" edited by Rev. Rufus W. Griswold, published by Lindsay & Bl... More

The light house and bomb proofs of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), S.C.

Stereograph showing the entrance to a casemate beneath a beacon tower on the parapet of Fort Sumter. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright 1865 by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. Forms... More

Venus. Alexr. Cameron & Co. Richmond, Virginia

Print shows a partly nude woman with long, flowing hair, wrapped in a diaphanous garment, standing on clouds with a firery glow in the background; in an oval set on a background with scroll work at the corners.... More

The sculpture gallery / L. Alma Tadema A.R.A. pinxt. ; Augte. Blanchar...

Print showing men, women, and children admiring a sculpture set on wheels on a pedestal and rotated by a workman. H13281 U.S. Copyright Office. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1877 by M. Knœdl... More

Café barcadère restaurante, St. Germaine / Jo. Pennell.

Print shows horse-drawn carriages in front of the Café Barcadère in Paris, France. Signed in pencil. American prints in the Library of Congress : a catalog of the collection / compiled by Karen F. Beall... Bal... More

Icon Banquet hall at Hotel Waldorf, public domain photograph

Print shows the interior of a dining room with several men sitting around a long table, standing to the left is Chauncey Depew with right hand raised in toast to President Grover Cleveland sitting across the ta... More

She is the queen of his gas machine / Copyright 1907 by Tom M. Phillip...

Photograph showing a woman draped across a sofa, holding a book, looking pensive. H103633 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, "In my merry Oldsmobile."

You can go as far as you like with me

Man and woman riding in automobile. Public domain photograph of a car, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Composing room of the New York Times newspaper. Pr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

Advertisement Poster: Lewitzky. Public domain reproduction.

Print is a direct mail advertisement for the "Bella Lewitzky Dance Campany" that includes a poster on one side showing a reproduction of a photograph by Dan Esgro of two dancers wearing a costume in which they ... More

The battle of Gettysburg / P.F. Rothermel 1870 ; P.F. Rothermel pinx. ...

Print showing artist's rendition of clash between Union and Confederate troops, possibly during Pickett's charge, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Caption continues: From the original picture painted for the State... More

N. Chapman, M.D. J. Neagle pinxt 1830 ; engraved by T. Kelly from the ...

Print shows Dr. Nathaniel Chapman, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly right, standing next to a table with large books. 79 U.S. Copyright Office. Caption continues: Professor of the institutes & pr... More

Llamas traversing the Andes laden with silver Titicaca balsa off Puno ...

Print shows in the first illustration a packtrain of llamas loaded with silver in a valley in the Andes mountains; second illustration shows a small balsa boat on Lake Titicaca. Signed on stone in lower right ... More

Winter outing with people riding in horse-drawn sleighs across a snow ...

Print shows a Victorian trade card from a series of winter scenes with space for text advertising a particular product or service. For an example of how these cards were used for advertising, see: LOT 14100, no... More

Inclined way and bomb proofs, Ft. Marion

Public domain image of an arch structure, bridge, historic place ruins, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Young Johnnie Steele has an Oldsmobile / Copyright 1907 by Tom M. Phil...

Photograph showing a man driving an early Oldsmobile automobile. H103632 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, "In my merry Oldsmobile."

Ulysses S. Grant / C. Schussele 1863 ; eng. by William Sartain, Philad...

Print shows Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, sitting on a horse, among soldiers during a battle, with a broken cannon and ramrod in the lower right corner. X33569 U.S. Copyright... More

The British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their ...

Print showing British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American officers, center and left, with George Washington holding his hat in his left hand. Officers identified... More

Proofs of the corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson and of his connection...

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Lincoln and his family / painted by S.B. Waugh ; engraved by William S...

Print showing Abraham Lincoln, full-length portrait, sitting in chair at the left end of a table with Thomas sitting next to him, Mary Todd is sitting on the right, and Robert Todd is standing behind the table.... More

Robert Emmet, Irelands patriot martyr, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows Robert Emmet, half-length portrait, facing right, holding sword in left hand. Caption continues: When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth then and not till then let my epitaph... More

St. Patricks day in America / designed by Hogan ; drawn by Lucian Gray...

Print shows portion of a parade with float in the center bearing a bust of Daniel O'Connell, Saint Patrick's day in New York City, at Union Square with the German Savings Bank in the upper right corner and Trin... More

Sellers & Pennock 231 High Street Philadelphia

Print shows an advertisement for Sellers & Pennock showing several men operating a firehose water-pumping machine. Caption continues: Patent rivet hose, fire bucket and hydraulion manufacturers. Trimmed to wit... More