rare books, engraving

[Viticultural scenes - man offering another a cup of wine]

Illus. in: Latin ed. of Liber ruralium commodorum by Petrus de Crescentiis, printed at Spier by Peter Drach, 1493. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4434 I. See LCQJ Oct. 1966. This record contains unverified, old data f... More

[Viticultural scenes - man using two-pronged hoe in vineyard]

Illus. in: Latin ed. of Liber ruralium commodorum by Petrus de Crescentiis, printed at Spier by Peter Drach, 1493. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4434 I. See LCQJ Oct. 1966. This record contains unverified, old data f... More

[Earth-centered universe, with orbits of moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, J...

Illus. and text in: De caelo / Aristoteles. Venice : B. Locatellus for O. Scotus, 1495. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 255.

Henricus Cornelius Agrippa Lit. Feyerlein

Portrait print showing Agrippa von Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius, right profile. Reference print filed in BIOG FILE - Agrippa von Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius, 1486-1535 Published as frontispiece in: Henric... More

Hammock Between Two Trees - Public domain dedication image

Illus. in: Ramusio, G. Battista, Le Navigationi al Mondo Nuovo, III (Venice, 1556). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

1588. Deo trin-vni Britanniae bis ultori, In memoriam ..., British Car...

The destruction of the Spanish Armada, 1588, and the detection of the gunpowder plot, 1605. Print contains the irradiated name of Jehovah, under which is a tent with the Devil as president, holding a sealed pap... More

[Vue du Louvre] / Callot, fec. - Public domain book illustration, Libr...

The Louvre, Paris, France, with many boats on the Seine in foreground, during annual jousting contest.

Cette figure vous montre comme on imprime les planches de taille douce

Print shows three men working in a printshop preparing a plate for the press and operating the press. Le Blanc, 745 Duplessis, 1388 Forms part of: Gardiner Greene Hubbard collection (Library of Congress). Publ... More

Constantinopolitanæ urbis effigies ad vivum expressa, Constantinopolis...

Print shows bird's-eye view of Constantinople with prominent features identified by number, also shows two men walking with dogs in the lower right foreground; includes eight lines of verse in Latin, Dutch, and... More

Combattimento fattosi dalle Galeotte di S. M. Ces. condotte dal Capita...

Birds-eye view engraving shows large sail boats and smaller open rowboats on the Danube. In the forground are Turkish soldiers on horseback and cannons, tents an infantry are just below along the bank of the ri... More

Siegreiche und fast nie erhörte herzliche Victoria so Ihro Hochfl. Dur...

Birds-eye view print shows scene of battle between forces on horseback in battle on a large plain with view of hills, troop formations, wagons and encampments in the background. The Battle of Slankamen was foug... More

[The Buffalo]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a buffalo, a pelican, and a possum, hanging from a tree, in a forest Title devised by library staff. Illus. in: A new discovery of a vast country in America / Louis Hennepin. London : Printed for M.... More

[Map of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti & Dominican Republic)]

Illus. in: Jean Labat, Nouveau Voyage ... La Haye, 1724, v. 2, oppos. p. 199. Reference copy may be in SSF (Gr) - MAPS HISPANOLIA 1724. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card ... More

Major Stede Bonnet. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illus. in: The History and lives of all the most notorious pirates, and their crews. London, 1725. Reference copy may be in LOT 4248. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tr... More

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich - [Landscape with rough terrain and w...

Marsh Collection. LeBlanc, no. 4.

An abridgment of Mr. Pope's Essay on Man / Invented, drawn & engrav'd ...

This record contains unverified, old data from an unpublished P&P checklist, "British Political and Social Caricatures, 1655-1832 ... not in the published catalogs of the British Museum," compiled in 1968 (NC 1... 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 congress or the necessary politicians, British Cartoon Print

Print shows two men sitting in a privy, one uses pieces of the "Resolution[s] of the [C]ongress" to clean himself, while the other intently reads "P[amphlet En]titled Taxation [No] Tir[anny]", suggesting that w... More

America pois'd in the balance of justice

Print shows two despondent women, possibly Britannia and America, reclining on a cliff in the rugged landscape of the new world, behind them, ships sailing toward the horizon pass a burning city, and two gods, ... 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

Rocher volcanique de Saint-Michel au Puy en Velay / Veyrene, del. ; C....

Volcanic hill with church of Saint-Michel in Velay, France. Illus. in: Recherches sur les volcans eteints du Vivarais et du Velay / Barthelemy Faujas de Saint-Fond. Grenoble : J. Cuchet, 1778, pl. 15. Published... More

The European diligence. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Br...

Print shows a Dutchman rolling a wheelbarrow over Britannia; along for the ride are France represented by a man leaning over the front of the wheelbarrow with a sword ready to stab Britannia, America represente... More

De'Estaing at spa or the French Admiral in all his glory / Colley, inv...

Admiral seated and being served fricasse of frogs and soup meager. Engraving by Thomas Colley. Not found in the British Museum Catalogue (BMC). Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Con... 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

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

General Putnam, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Israel Putnam, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing military uniform, facing slightly left; in oval. Engraved for Murray's History of the American War. Illus. in: An impartial history of the war in... More

The American general Lee taken prisoner by lieutenant colonel Harcourt...

Print shows Charles Lee at his capture by British troops. Engraved for Barnard's New complete & authentic history of England. Illus. in: The new, comprehensive and complete history of England : ... / By Edward... More

Le grande Bretagne mutilé Das verstümmelte Britanien., British Cartoon...

Print shows the head and torso of Britannia chained to a hillside, her arms and legs, representing the American colonies, have been cut off and lie on the ground before her; a sailor in chains stands among arti... More

Cut and come again / S. Collings, delin. ; JT, sc., 1790., British Car...

"Two men sit opposite each other at a sparsely laid table. A grinning waiter stands behind the table holding two tumblers on a salver..." (Source: George) This record contains unverified data from George. Catal... More

Thomas Paine / Romney pinxt. ; W. Sharp sculpt.

Print shows author and philosopher Thomas Paine, half-length portrait, facing left. Engraving of a 1792 painting by George Romney.

Benjamin Rush, M.D. Professor of Medicine, in the University of Pennsy...

"Painted and engraved by by Wm. Haines." This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions.

A Dutch gin merchant - Public domain book illustration

[French actress, full-length portrait, seen from behind, right hand ra...

Inscribed in ink on lower right: Le Gateux. Inscribed in ink in upper right corner: 68. No. 44044 21.

A perspective view of the loss of the U.S. frigate Philadelphia in whi...

Photograph shows Tripolitan gun boats firing on the U.S.S. Philadelphia and during the Tripolitan Wars, 1803. Original engraving by Charles Denoon not in LC collection, which has only a black-and-white reproduction.

The rival gardeners. Book illustration from Library of Congress

King George III of England and Napoleon I tend to their respective plants on opposite sides of a stream labeled "The Channel." Napoleon bends over his drooping potted plant, surmounted by a crown, supporting i... More

Wealth and respectability. Book illustration from Library of Congress,...

Negro servant with gun and dogs accosting old woman for poaching a small bundle of twigs. Hand-colored etching by Vain Right after drawing by Ambery. Published by S.W. Fores. Forms part of : British Cartoon Pr... More

Gentlemen a Bumper. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows five men raising glasses in a toast. Engraving by Piggott. Illus. in: The Toast Master's Guide ... London: T. Hughes, [1806], frontis. and title page. No reference copy. This record contains unverif... More

Yellow Springs in Pennsylvania - Public domain scenic engraving

Engraving by Murray; Andrews, del. Illus. in: The Portfolio Magazine, 1810-1815. Reference copy may be in LOT 4385A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Transport... More

[Broadside]: Hat Manufactory. William H. Hamer respectfully informs......

Reference copy may be in LOT 4397A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: RBD; BI BUSINESS; Hats; Ad. Clothing; Broadsides 1810; Shelf.

A map of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia establishe...

Illus. in: A map of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia established as the permanent seat of the government of the United States of America / Robert King. Washington, D.C., 1818.

William Blake - [Four wood engravings illustrating Ambrose Phillips' I...

Illustrations showing pastoral scenes. Illus. in: The pastorals of Virgil, with..., / Publius Vergilius Maro. 1821, vol. 2., p. 16.

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.

Letter from Thomas Jefferson, to Mr. Weightman, late Mayor of Washingt...

An allegory of printing and liberty, illustrating a broadside of a June 24, 1826, letter from Thomas Jefferson on American democracy. The female figure of Liberty displays to the Four Continents the art of prin... More

Title page, with no illus., in Nat Turner, The confessions, Richmond, ...

Illus. in: The confessions of Nat Turner... Richmond : Thomas R. Gray, 1832, title page. No file print. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: US Hist 1831 (Sothampt... More

$200 Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber, on the night of Thursday, th...

Reward offered by Wm. Russell for apprehension of the slaves, St. Louis, 1 Oct. 1847. Reference copy may be in LOT 4422-A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI;... More

See our torn flag still waving - Public domain book illustration

An illustrated sheet music cover glorifying the nativist cause, produced shortly after the bloody anti-Catholic riots in Kensington, Philadelphia, of May 1844. The song was composed and arranged by James W. Po... More

[Title page and last page of Strange Phenomena of New England in the 1...

last page, with "confession of Salem jurors". Illus. in: Strange Phenomena of New England in the 17th Century including the "Salem Witchcraft, 1692", from the writing of Cotton Mather, New York, 1846, last page... More

Fliegende Fisch im Meer - Public domain dedication image

Flying fish seen at sea fourteen days out of the Canaries by Girolamo Benzoni's sailing ship going to the New World. By Theodor de Bry. Illus. in: [America, pt. 4]. Reference copy may be in LOT 4409A. This reco... More

L'air. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows balloon floating in background near a windmill, while in the foreground a man plays the piano for a woman (singer?), and children play with a kite and other toys. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical... More

Edmondi Halleii, Tabulae Astronomical, 1749

Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. Half length portrait, facing left. Repro. of engraving by Vertue, after pa... More

Vue des restes de quelques tombeaux antiques à Syracuse

Illus. in: Jean Claude Richard de Saint-Non, Voyage Pittoresque; ou Description des Royaumes de Naples et de Sicile; vol. 4, 1785, plate 120. Reference copy may be in LOT 4614. This record contains unverified, ... More

An Indian warrior entering his wigwam with a scalp / Barlow, sc.

Print shows a Native warrior holding a scalp in right hand and a tomahawk in left hand. Illus. in: Travels through the interior parts of America : In a series of letters / Thomas Anburey. London : Printed for ... More

Mechios River near the mills A sketch of Mechios mills.

Prints show the Machias River along the coast of Maine and the mills (under construction) on the river. Illus. in: The Atlantic Neptune, published for the use of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, by Joseph F.W.... More

[Socrates] seated, holding cup of hemlock

Engraving by L.P. Boitard. Illus. in: Cooper, The Life of Socrates, London, 1750, p. 155. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

The manual exercise of the Foot Guards

12 sequences illustrating the loading and rammimg of a musket charge: seq. 19 to 24. Illus. in: London Magazine, 1746, v. 15. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Belager- und Eroberung der Kön. Ungarischen Haupt-Stattt Ofen durch di...

Print shows birds-eye view of the city of Ofen [Buda] on the banks of the Danube under siege in 1686. Includes views of troops in battle, explosions and smoke rising from the city with its numerous towers. In t... More

[Three panel cartoon representing the change in condition of French pe...

Print shows a three panel cartoon representing the change in condition of French peasants, union of the Three Orders (clergy, aristocracy, and people), and miserable plight of peasants Possibly purchased by Ge... More

Expérience du parachûte. Le 1er Brumaire an 6 (22 octobre 1797. v.f.) ...

Print shows André Jacques Garnerin, first man to descend in a parachute, standing in the gondola of his parachute waving a French flag after release from his balloon (shown deflated at left). His balloon had as... More

[Title page of De revolutionibus orbium coelstium, with statement that...

Title page in: De revolutionibus orbium coelestium / Nicolaus Copernicus. Norimbergae : Apud I. Petreium, 1543. Published in: The tradition of science/ Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, ... More

The section and plan of a blockhouse

Print shows a cross-section and the plan for the ground and upper floors of a blockhouse. Illus. in: Travels through the interior parts of America : In a series of letters / Thomas Anburey. London : Printed fo... More

[Insignia for various orders of the Austrian Empire, including medals ...

Illus. in: Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art / by J.G. Heck. New York : Published by Rudolph Garrigue, 1851, plates, vol. II, division V, plate 30. Detailed explanation of figures is in... More

Théodore Rousseau - [Landscape with thatched hut]

Title, attribution, date, subject, and physical description by Diane de Grazia, 2014. Date based on Schulman citation. A similar drawing in the Library of Congress (DRWG/MA no. 66), also by Rousseau, is dated b... More

Kansas - Col. Sumner arriving at Constitution Hall. Col. Sumner dispe...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 July 26 , p. 105.

[Three illustrations: Denver City, K.T.; The Rocky Mountain News Offic...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1859 Aug. 20, p. 186.

Action between the Constitution and the Guerriere / Chapin ; Rogers.

Print shows HMS Guerriere without masts in the aftermath of battle with the USS Constitution.

[Women and girls, outside a building, washing clothes in a stream by p...

Inscriptions on back are difficult to decipher. Blind stamp in upper left corner: Bristol [Crown] Paper. Reference copy in LOT 5090, no. 51. Purchase; G.V. Yudin; 1906. Forms part of: Yudin Collection (Library... More

[A casual encounter]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Paris of The Three Musketeers" by E.H. and E.W. Blashfield, Scribner's magazine, 8:144 (Aug. 1890).

The Famous jackass "New York City" preparing for another two years' jo...

Caricature showing man on donkey carrying baby, bags "taxation, aldermanic jobs, bribery and corruption", and sign "Fernando Wood", etc. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861, p. 104.

The Army of the Potomac - at and on the way to Fredericksburg

Composite of scenes showing Warrenton Junction, Va.; Calett Station, Va.; and railroad bridge over Cedar Run. Reference copy in LOT 4420T. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Dec. 13, p. 792.

Pay-day in the Army of the Potomac / drawn by Mr. Homer.

Composite of scenes of soldiers getting paid, sending money home, buying food and liquor, and two women reading letter. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Feb. 28, p. 136-137.

[Men on bicycles]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Part of series; cf. CAI - Frost, no. 3 (B size), CAI - Frost, no. 4 (B size), CAI - Frost, no. 5 (B size), and CAI - Frost, no. 6 (A size). (DLC/PP-1934:0... More

[View looking East, near the music stand, in the interior of the main ...

Wood engraving drawn by Schell and Hogan, from photographs and sketches. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly (1876 July 8). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Chinese immigrants at the San Francisco custom-house / P. Frenzeny.

Customs officers inspecting belongings of Chinese immigrants as others enter the room from ship; with insert of Chinese on wagon. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 Feb. 3, p. 81.

Finis. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as tailpiece in: "A Sparrow Tragedy."

[Robinson Crusoe pushing barrel up hill]

Title devised by cataloger. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1982:125.33). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Robinson Crusoe, Chapt. IX, p. 118.

[Gertie]. Dig out your wad old scout said she and slip that dame five ...

Preparatory sketch for "Gertie" cartoon strip. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Frances Wright / J. Gorbitz ; J.C. Buttre.

Frances Wright, half-length portrait, seated, facing front with left elbow resting on table. Illus. from: History of woman suffrage / Elizabeth Cady Stanton. New York : Fowler & Wells, 1881-1922, v. 1, frontispiece.

[Man with fishing pole and basket looking at two soldiers, woman]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Leaves and moonlit beach scene around musical notation for "The Voice...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Voice of the Sea" by T. B. Aldrich and W.W. Gilchrist, Harper's Christma... More

[Cherub lighting firecracker with torch as stars fly through word "Lif...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece in: Life, 8:1 (July 1, 1886).

Astronomer (to prospective customer): Laze an Gemlen, nows de time to ...

(DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "An Astronomical observation," Harper's bazaar, 19:444 (July 2, 1886).

Camille Pissarro - [Man and couple]. Book illustration from Library of...

Sketch of a man with a large nose, top hat, and walking stick and another man and a woman engaged in conversation. Inscribed on verso of ivory, wove paper mount (now removed from drawing): Ces croquis a la plum... More

Little but ambitious party: if they had only let him alone, I would ha...

"Legislature, Albany" on sign; "prohibition" on sword; man in chains possibly James Blaine; Cf. CA1-A-Rogers 8. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Co... More

Why, they were nothing but rabbits

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 97.

Audi Alteram. Book illustration from Library of Congress

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 149.

Jackie can't be put into an ideal environment -- that is impossible

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Head of a pirate with a ship in background]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Spanish Gold.

It was apparent that some terrific storm was shaking the core of Gran'...

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Golden eagle]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Stern of a square-rigger with full sails]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The sheriff, two deputies, and Miller

(DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "'Zeki'l" by Matt Crim, Century, 42:728 (Sept. 1891).

"Chamber music". Book illustration from Library of Congress

5 small children playing musical toy instruments. Photo copyrighted by Ehrlich. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Charles Stanley Reinhart and Charles Dudley Warner

Title on verso. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1938:0023). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

We come 'way next morning - A couple of men standing next to each othe...

(DLC/PP-1933:0011). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: In Ole Virginia / Thomas Nelson Page. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1895, p. 69.

[With pony and cart] - Public domain dedication image

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Rhyme of the Two Little Browns" by Mary Elizabeth Stone, St. Nicholas, 2... More

Music's charms. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Woman playing piano and man listening. Photo by Leo D. Weil. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Music Piano; Sentimental; Aged; Birthdays.

[N.Y. (City) Harbor: SS ST. LOUIS - full, broadside view]

Photo copyrighted by A. Loeffler. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC Statues; New York NYC Waterfront; Ships; Shelf.

If flowers have a language as hath often times been said, I wonder if ...

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's round table, 17:812 (June 16, 1896).

[A prophet was among them] - Public domain dedication image

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Kentuckians" by John Fox, Jr., Harper's magazine, 95:242 (July 1897).

Bright! she remarked--bright as a new dollar

(DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Bishop's Memory" by Marguerite Merington, Harper's magazine, 96:897 (May 1898).