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A variety of handwritten letters from different historical periods, featuring ink writing in different languages, discussing personal and political topics.

Letter from George Lee Turberville, December 11, 1787, Madison, James, 1751-1836, 4 pages

Design for a Display Stand, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, German, 1781-1841, Pen and black ink, brush and watercolor on paper, A stand with four circular tiers to display crystal objects. On margin, explanations of the drawing. It is a folded sheet of paper. On the second page explanatory letter by Schinkel dated Febr. 16, 1812. Explanation of drawing (in transl.): From the gilt rim of each disc a, b, c, d hangs a fringe of glass prisms which diminish in their size in the upper tiers. A, b, c, d: circular discs, mirror-glass covered, and with a fine and narrow gold edging. On these stand the various glass objects which--through the reflection of the mirrors--appear double and so to speak will seem to be swinging between the outer borders. If the reverse of each of the discs would also be covered with mirror-glass, the effect of the mirror, placed back to back, would still be more striking. The octagonal center column consists also of mirror-glass panels joined at the corners by very narrow

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Eleazor Rogers of Harwich by Nathaniel Stone and Thomas Higgins of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

George Coffin to Daniel Rose, 11 February 1831 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

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Le sourire: Journal sérieux, Oct. 13, 1899. Paul Gauguin; French, 1848-1903. Date: 1899. Dimensions: 375 × 260 mm (sheet); 32 mm (diameter of printed monogram); 24 × 94 mm (title block). Mimeograph in brownish-black ink, with wood-block prints in black ink on cream wove paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, FLORENCIA, USA.

Outward Letter: Mackay, Mr; Page 110: Mr Nelson, 06 October 1870, by Sir James Hector.

Letter to Christiaan Immerzeel, Marinus Jacobus Stucki, in or after 1835 - in or before 1886 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen education, tuition of the artist (in general). painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). drawing. distribution of awards ~ art contest. architecture

Uddeholmsverkens chronology.uddeholms ab.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

CONSEJO 4437-45-AÑO 1661-. Location: ARCHIVO HISTORICO NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Document signed by David Stockbridge, 1773-01-06

George Washington Parke Custis, Alexandria, VA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 10 March 1853 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Magdalena's letter (Nina) Dziaszewska to M A daughter; Zadzewska, Magdalena (1806-1869); 6.02.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);

Leaf with handwritten descriptions of scenes from 'Keur van Medenwijkige scenes from the Patriotic History', Johan Huizinga, 1893 - 1895 text sheet Part of the folder with 18 drawings reproduced in Johan Huizinga's 'Keur van Memberswijke scenes from the Vaderlandsche Historiën' from 1950. Netherlands paper. ink pen

Outward letter: Superintendent of Auckland : Page 91: letter description currently not available, 22 September 1865, by Sir James Hector.

Letter from Friedrich Teck to August Wilhelm Schlegel, inside

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Unknown architect, commercial building for the court authorities, Cologne (1889): Program and special conditions for project planning and execution of the heating and ventilation system. 29-page report, 34.7 x 22.2 cm (including scan edges)

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Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Sketch book for "Travel for the Eternity" Folio 47 verso (text page) Jean-Jacques Grandville (1803-1847). Sketch book for Travel for the Eternity Folio 47 verso (text page). Ink.

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; April 24 Monday noon 1848; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Benjamin Franklin's Exhibit, Bibl. Nationale. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Baptism certificate,attested copy from the baptism protocol for Aloisa daughter of Agnes, widowed Demleitner, born Resch, born on April , Exhibited from the parish of Siering in Lower Austria on February ,

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Commercial certificate - testimony of the marriage between Franz Windischbauer and Aloisia Resch through the parish on Rennweg in Vienna, January ,

Brief Aan Héloïse Bernard -Bodin, Émile Bernard, 1878 - 1941 letter Letter dated Mai - Juin 94 in a later hand. paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Netherlands, Rhyming poem about the Vryagie van de Hollandtsche Bruydt, Copy of the missing text sheet with the print Vrijage om de Hollandse Bruid, ca. 1647-1648, taken from the copy in the collection of the Atlas van Stolk. Manuscript on several sheets pasted together with the verses belonging to the print 'Vryagie van de Hollandtsche Bruydt' (RP-P-OB-68.295). Also included is a legend belonging to the representation., manuscript, handwriting, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 414 mm, width 412 mm, writer, 1800 - 1900, 19th century, paper, writing (processes), writing

Letter from Marie Schiele to Egon and Edith Schiele dated June 10, 1916, written in black ink on paper, containing personal family correspondence.

bake Stanis Miej Skki, Stanis Aw (1732-1799); 1789 (1789-00-00-1789-00-00);

Answer of Mr. John Quincy Adams.. Stone, William L. (William Leete) (1792-1844). Prints, Illustrations. 1825. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Erie Canal (N.Y.), Correspondence

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Unknown, call in favor of the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, signed by Victor Hugo and different personalities (dummy title), 1842-05-31. Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Skvelbergs Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin mountain historical collection.

Portrait of Marie Crouzet (-1895), (Operetta singer) Portrait of Marie Crouzet (deceased in 1895), Operette singer. Business card (verso). Draw on albuminum paper. 1895. Photograph of Lear.

Sermon over Vanitast themes (part 10). Continued from Sermon about Vanitastshamen.

Last page of the will of King Frederick William I. from 1722, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Autograph manuscript of Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Illustrated travel story in the Chenay album. Folio 1, five manuscripts by Victor Hugo ". Paper. 1860-1862. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. 100147-24 Chenay album, album, correspondence, letter, drawing book, manuscript, travel trip

Transcription of an explanation of the screenings during the arrival of Queen Henrietta Maria in Amsterdam, 1642, 1875 - 1899 Transcription of an explanation of the impressions on the visit of English queen Henrietta Maria to Amsterdam, 20-22 May 1642. Handwriting on two pages in Dutch with short descriptions of the screenings numbered 1-6. paper writing (processes) Amsterdam

Mann, Mary Tyler Peabody, ALS to SAPH, Nov. 12, 1832., 1832-11-12, Boston, MA, Letters, 1 double leaf, 4 written pages, including address mutilated

Text about Anselmus de Bijt. Different texts about Anselmus de Bijt in Latin. Part of the first album with drawings of four-legged friends. First of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, made by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French.

Explanation With a drawing of the troop movements in Flanders in 1703. Handwriting with an explanation in French associated with a drawing of the troops of the Allies in Flanders in the summer of 1703. sheet with handwriting in pen on both sides.

Mrs. Anna Cora (Ogden) Mowatt Ritchie manuscript biography , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Handwritten entry by Johann Forster

Letter to Mr. Bos, Johannes Hendrik Knoop, in or after 1785 - 1833 letter paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). money

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), COPEAU (various note including a conscript at the Feuillantines) (dummy title). Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Letter from Jadwiga Zatywska (Deotymy) and Wac Dziaszewski to Magdalena Poradzewska; Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908), Dziaszewski, Wac AW (1806-1867); 7.10.1864 (1864-00-00-1864-00-00);Dar, Buchner Władysław

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). Manuscript for the preface to the "Cabinet des Ancienne". Black ink on filgrated vellum paper "Whatman", 1839. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 50435-1 French writer, black ink, manuscript, literary work, handwritten page, raure, novel

Luigi Balugani, 1737-1770, Italian, Mimsuops Kummel, undated. Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper.

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Large copper mountain chronology. From Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

Fragments of a speech delivered by Duke Decazes at the session of the Chamber of Deputies of December , Ausschnitte einer Rede von Decazes Während einer Sitzung IM Abgeordnetenhaus, Unknown

Portrait of Angelo, Marie-Anne, (1847-), (Actress) Georges Mathurin Leg�. Portrait of Marie-Anne d'Angelo (born in 1847), actress. Business card (verso). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.

Annotations. Treatage about painting materials and the finishing of paintings. Leaf 18 Verso from a sketchbook with 23 sheets.

Letter from Cabeljau and other Alkmaarders to the Prince of Orange with a request for help, 1573, 1873 photograph Letter from Cabeljau and other Alkmaarders to the Prince of Orange with a request to come to the city, 1573. Signed with the names: Jacob Cabeliau, Wilhelm van Zon N Enberch, Jaques Hennbert, Jan Spiegel, Dirck Duvel, Floris van Teijlingen and Claes or Johan Hercxsz. Two identical specimens of the photo printed on the front and back. With the transcription of the text on the front and back on two pieces of paper. Alkmaar paper albumen print letter, envelope Alkmaar

Description of the Reling's attack on Amsterdam, 1577; Attack of Kapiteyn Slope on Amsterdam. Handwritten description In two columns of the lean attack on Amsterdam on November 23, 1577 and the emergency coins that were beaten in Amsterdam during the Siege in 1578.

Benjamin Franklin's Exhibit, Bibl. Nationale. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Salmon Stocks.Laxå Brukskensology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain history collection.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Benjamin Small by Silvanus Crosby of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Sermon about Vanitastshamen (part 1).

Dordrecht, Steuerwald & Co., Egyptian Views, Egyptian Views fourth set of six, Introductory text for: Egyptian Views fourth set of six, verso - stamped, print, prints, height 350 mm, width 252 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1830 - 1830, paper, papier, lithography (technique), printer, drukker

Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo; September 26 Thursday morning 8 a.m. 1850; Victor Hugo house - Paris Autograph letter

Partops at the portrait of Johan van Hemert, 1710 - 1720 manuscript. poem Cartoon of Johan van Hemert, judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Owl with pleated remedy around and on the chest a weapon, in wreath of flowers and leaves. Including Cartouche in which name and above No. 22. belonging to Serie Aquarellen in Book. Netherlands paper pen

Mrs. Mary (Howard) Schoolcraft, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 27 September 1854 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

George Washington's Farewell Address, created on July 5, 1796

Fragment d´un Discours de fabre d´eglantine, prononcé à la tribune de la convention , Extract from a speech by Fabre déglantine, held on the speaker stage of the national convention, Unknown

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Letter from Robert Schumann to Joseph Fischhof

Mrs. Mary (Howard) Schoolcraft, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 27 September 1854 , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter from Peter the Great, 9 June 1672, 8 February 1725, Tsar and Grand Duke of Russia, to Duke Carl Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf concern...

Letter to James Monroe, Oakhill, Va., 1829-06-29., Montpelier, Va. A.L.S. Endorsed. 1 page. 4o

Concluding sentence of Friedrich Wilhelm I, independent draft of the instructions for the Generaldirektorium, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880, Concluding sentence of Friedrich Wilhelm I, independent draft of the instructions for the Generaldirektorium, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

Three standing women. Draughtsman: George Hendrik Breitner. Dating: c. 1873 - 1923. Place: Netherlands. Measurements: h 164 mm × w 103 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Letter on the Elements of Etching 1864 France. Etching and drypoint on tan wove paper, folded in half to make a cover . Adolphe Martial Potémont

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Autograph manuscript of Victor Hugo (1802-1885) and Théophile Gautier (1811-1872). Illustrated travel story in the Chenay album. Folio 12 (Recto), ninth page of text and 2 documents. Paper. 1861. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. 100199-3 Chenay album, album, letter, drawing book, traveling trip, text

Sketch book for "Travel for the Eternity" Folio 4 verso (text page) Jean-Jacques Grandville (1803-1847). Sketch book for Travel for the Eternity Folio 4 verso (text page). Ink.

List Jadwigi Łuszczewskiej (Deotymy) i Wacława Łuszczewskiego do Magdaleny Łuszczewskiej. Łuszczewska, Jadwiga (Deotyma) (1834-1908), author, Łuszczewski, Wacław (1806-1867), author

Cesar Pflug

1841-1842, Letter, historical correspondence. Time captured in script.

Deed of property in Orleans sold to Ruth Mayo of Orleans by Abner Mayo, Theophilus Mayo, Aseph Mayo, Samuel Mayo, Alexander Mayo, Freeman Mayo, Henry D. Knowles, Robert Mayo, Ruth Knowles, and Susan Rebecca Mayo of Orleans; Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Explanation of the Drawing of the County of Holland versus Free Republic; Regtspleging Van Oldenbarnevelt. Two double-fold blades with a written explanation to the presentation of the Drawing of the county of Holland versus free republic. Associated with series of watercolors in book.

Letter from Jadwiga Zatywska (Deotymy) and Wac Dziaszewski to Magdalena Poradzewska; Zadzewska, Jadwiga (1834-1908), Dziaszewski, Wac AW (1806-1867); 22.02.1865 (1865-00-00-1865-00-00);Dar, Buchner Władysław

Letter of Duke Louis-Philippe I. 6 October 1773, 26 August 1850, in the so-called July Monarchy from 1830 to 1848 French King, dated 15 April 1791, Hi...

Historical manuscript, 1804, Mountain Song by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, from the Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, Illustrated Atlas of the History of German National Literature by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

A print of The Emancipation Act 1862, a law that ended slavery in Washington, D.C. Dated 19th century

Account regarding a house in Utrecht, Anonymous, in or after 1729 paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money Utrecht

Transcription of the verses in the political allegory from 1598; AEN Hollandt / Antwoort on 't Voengaande Ghedicht / Some questions: Welcke began ultrasound. Transcription of three different verses in the anti-Spanish political allegory on the deceptive peace proposals in Spain in 1598. Handwriting in three columns in Dutch.

Text about Trijn van Leemput and the wording of Vredenburg Castle, 1577. Text about Trijn van Leemput and the wording of castle Vredenburg, 2 May 1577. Perhaps a copy of the manuscript in the Koninklijke Bibliotheek stated by Muller.

List Jadwigi Łuszczewskiej (Deotymy) i Wacława Łuszczewskiego do ciotki Konstancji Wodzińskiej. Łuszczewska, Jadwiga (Deotyma) (1834-1908), author, Łuszczewski, Wacław (1806-1867), author

Poem on the sword with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 would have been beheaded. Fresh from Bernardus de Bosch. Part of the book with poems from the years 1743-1745 on the sword with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt would have been beheaded in 1619. The sword was owned by Frans Greenwood.

Brief Aan Héloïse Bernard -Bodin, Émile Bernard, 1878 - 1941 letter Letter dated 1899-1900 in a later hand. paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

CARTA AUTOGRAFA. Author: TOMAS IRIARTE (1750-1791). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Poem on the sword with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt would have been beheaded in 1619, 1745 manuscript Fresh from Mattheus de Ruuscher. Part of the book with poems from the years 1743-1745 on the Zwaard with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt would be beheaded in 1619. The sword was owned by Frans Greenwood. Netherlands paper. ink writing (processes)

Franco-American Relations. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Letter from Voltaire to Frederick the Great dated 7 August 1755, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

Letter from Empress Maria Theresa to the State Chancellor Wenzel Anton Count Kaunitz-Rietberg, from 1764 Imperial Prince of Kaunitz-Rietberg, Historic...

Ballon in the form of a house on a boat, 1784, Anonymous, 1870 - 1877 drawing Sketch of a hot air balloon in the form of a house on a boat, the release that was originally planned for December 29, 1783 but shifted to January 19, 1784. Cover of a sketch and transcription of two texts in the possession of Prof. J.F. Hennart in Utrecht. Two double -folded sheets, both described on three pages. Netherlands tracing paper balloon (aviation)

B.35 / XVIIth Century: 1670 / Colbert's Memory in Louis XIV (IT)

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