Coat of Arms, Mexico

The Great Seal of Mexico

Coat of Arms, Mexico

Mexico Stamp (100 cents) from 1868

Mexico 100 Cent Stamp, 1868

Mexico Stamp (100 cents) from 1868

Mexico Stamp (100 centavos) from 1872

Mexico Cien Centavos Stamp, 1872

Mexico Stamp (100 centavos) from 1872

Mexico Unpaid Letter Stamp (8 cts) from 1891-1892

Mexico 8 Cts Unpaid Letter Stamp, 1891-1892

Mexico Unpaid Letter Stamp (8 cts) from 1891-1892

Coat of Arms, British Guiana, British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, since 1966 known as the independent nation of Guyana.

The Great Seal of British Guiana

Coat of Arms, British Guiana, British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British colony…

British Guiana Stamp (1 cent) from 1862. British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, since 1966 known as the independent nation of Guyana.

British Guiana One Cent Stamp, 1862

British Guiana Stamp (1 cent) from 1862. British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British…

British Guiana Stamp (6 cents) from 1863. British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, since 1966 known as the independent nation of Guyana.

British Guiana VI Cents Stamp, 1863

British Guiana Stamp (6 cents) from 1863. British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British…

British Guiana Stamp (2 cents) from 1889. British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, since 1966 known as the independent nation of Guyana.

British Guiana 2 Cents Stamp, 1889

British Guiana Stamp (2 cents) from 1889. British Guiana (also spelled Guyana) was the name of the British…

New York City Stamp (3 cent) from 1842. This stamp was acknowledged and ordered by the United States Government, but was issued by and at the expense of the Postmaster of New York City, New York.

New York City Three Cent Stamp, 1842

New York City Stamp (3 cent) from 1842. This stamp was acknowledged and ordered by the United States…

Providence Stamp (10 cent) from 1846. This stamp was acknowledged by the United States Government, but was issued by and at the expense of the Postmaster of Providence, Rhode Island.

Providence Ten Cent Stamp, 1846

Providence Stamp (10 cent) from 1846. This stamp was acknowledged by the United States Government, but…

Carriers' Stamp (1 cent) from 1849

Carriers' One Cent Stamp, 1849

Carriers' Stamp (1 cent) from 1849

Virginia Confederacy Envelope (5 cent) from 1861

Virginia Confederacy Five Cent Envelope, 1861

Virginia Confederacy Envelope (5 cent) from 1861

Tennessee Confederacy Stamp (5 cent) from 1861

Tennessee Confederacy Five Cent Stamp, 1861

Tennessee Confederacy Stamp (5 cent) from 1861

Louisiana Confederacy Stamp (5 cent) from 1861

Louisiana Confederacy Five Cent Stamp, 1861

Louisiana Confederacy Stamp (5 cent) from 1861

Virginia Confederacy Stamp (5 cent) from 1861

Virginia Confederacy Five Cent Stamp, 1861

Virginia Confederacy Stamp (5 cent) from 1861

Confederacy Stamp (1 cent) from 1863-1864

Confederacy One Cent Stamp, 1863-1864

Confederacy Stamp (1 cent) from 1863-1864

Hawaiian Island Stamp (13 cents) from 1851-1852

Hawaiian Island 13 Cents Stamp, 1851-1852

Hawaiian Island Stamp (13 cents) from 1851-1852

Hawaiian Island Stamp (2 cent) from 1862

Hawaiian Island 2 Cent Stamp, 1862

Hawaiian Island Stamp (2 cent) from 1862

Hawaiian Island Stamp (25 cent) from 1883-1884

Hawaiian Island 25 Cent Stamp, 1883-1884

Hawaiian Island Stamp (25 cent) from 1883-1884

Hawaiian Island Envelope (1 cent) from 1884

Hawaiian Island Envelope 1 Cent, 1884

Hawaiian Island Envelope (1 cent) from 1884

Porto Rico Stamp (1/2 mila de peso) from 1882

Porto Rico 1/2 Mila de Peso Stamp, 1882

Porto Rico Stamp (1/2 mila de peso) from 1882

United States Telegraph Stamp (value unknown) from 1870

United States Telegraph Stamp Unknown Value, 1870

United States Telegraph Stamp (value unknown) from 1870

United States Telegraph Stamp (25 cents) from 1885

United StatesTelegraph Stamp 25 Cents, 1885

United States Telegraph Stamp (25 cents) from 1885

United States Telegraph Stamp (1 message of 20 words) from 1892

United States Telegraph Stamp One Message of 20 Words, 1892

United States Telegraph Stamp (1 message of 20 words) from 1892

United States Telegraph Stamp (5 cents) from 1888

United States Telegraph Stamp 5 Cents, 1888

United States Telegraph Stamp (5 cents) from 1888

United States Flag, 23-stars, 1820-1822 Alabama and Maine were added as states in 1820, two stars were added to the flag, which increased the number of stars to 23. Thirteen stripes represent the thirteen original colonies. There is rumored to have been a 23-star flag with the stars arranged in the shape of one large star; however, there are no surviving copies.

United States Flag, 23 stars

United States Flag, 23-stars, 1820-1822 Alabama and Maine were added as states in 1820, two stars were…

Coat of Arms of the United States first appeared publicly in 1782.

The Great Seal of the United States

Coat of Arms of the United States first appeared publicly in 1782.

The Big Dipper is used to find the North Star.

Big Dipper

The Big Dipper is used to find the North Star.

The diagram shows how to determine North using a watch and the location of the sun.

Watch Compass

The diagram shows how to determine North using a watch and the location of the sun.

The diagram shows how to determine North by sun and plumb line.

Determining North

The diagram shows how to determine North by sun and plumb line.

Finding the north star with the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia.

North Star

Finding the north star with the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia.

This figure "shows the cotidal lines and the lines of equal rise and fall for a diurnal component in latitude 30 degrees north." -Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1901

Cotidal Lines

This figure "shows the cotidal lines and the lines of equal rise and fall for a diurnal component in…

This figure shows "the cotidal lines and lines of equal amplitude for a diurnal tide in a circular sea of 20 degrees radius, the latitude of the center being 30 degrees north." -Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1901

Diurnal Cotidal Lines

This figure shows "the cotidal lines and lines of equal amplitude for a diurnal tide in a circular sea…

This figure shows "the cotidal lines and lines of equal amplitude for a diurnal tide in a circular sea of 20 degrees radius, the latitude of the center being 30 degrees north." -Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1901

Diurnal Cotidal Lines

This figure shows "the cotidal lines and lines of equal amplitude for a diurnal tide in a circular sea…

Of the lily family (Liliaceae), Veratrum viride.

V. Viride

Of the lily family (Liliaceae), Veratrum viride.

The bayberry or Myrica cerifera is small tree native to North America and used in candlemaking and for medicinal purposes.

Bayberry

The bayberry or Myrica cerifera is small tree native to North America and used in candlemaking and for…

"Generalized schematic of the hydrogeology of the study area. 1, unconfined conditions (Hawthorn Formation absent or very thin); 2, semiconfined conditions (Hawthorn Formation less than 100 feet thick); 3, confined conditions (Hawthorn Formation greater than 100 feet thick)." -Hatzell, 1995

Upper Floridan Aquifer

"Generalized schematic of the hydrogeology of the study area. 1, unconfined conditions (Hawthorn Formation…

"The gar-pike (Lepidosteus osseus), a Ganoid fish, now living in North American rivers." -Taylor, 1904

Gar-Pike

"The gar-pike (Lepidosteus osseus), a Ganoid fish, now living in North American rivers." -Taylor, 1904

A paleozoic crinoid, Ichtyocrinus laevis found in Silurian limestone in North America.

Ichtyocrinus

A paleozoic crinoid, Ichtyocrinus laevis found in Silurian limestone in North America.

"Terraced Hills of the Burren, as seen from the north of Galway Bay." -Taylor, 1904

Terraced Hills

"Terraced Hills of the Burren, as seen from the north of Galway Bay." -Taylor, 1904

Stone mallets and the North American Indian method of mounting. A Neolithic age implement. Not drawn to scale.

Neolithic Implements Stone Mallets

Stone mallets and the North American Indian method of mounting. A Neolithic age implement. Not drawn…

"Leaves standing nearly vertical in compass-plant. (Silphium laciniatum). A, view from east or west; B, from north or south." -Bergen, 1896

Compass Plant

"Leaves standing nearly vertical in compass-plant. (Silphium laciniatum). A, view from east or west;…

Singular warfare of the American Indians. Caption below illustration: "I no longer hesitated; I took my aim; discharged ,y piece; and the animal was instantly stretched before me with a groan, which I conceived to be that of a human creature. I went up to it, and judge my astonishment when I found I had killed an Indian."

American Indians Warfare

Singular warfare of the American Indians. Caption below illustration: "I no longer hesitated; I took…

A portrait of Daniel Webster, A great statesman during the Antebellum Period of America. (1782-1852)

Daniel Webster

A portrait of Daniel Webster, A great statesman during the Antebellum Period of America. (1782-1852)

(1451-1506) Famous for his voyage to the New World in 1492.

Christopher Columbus

(1451-1506) Famous for his voyage to the New World in 1492.

"The great Bartholdi statue, 'Liberty Enlightening the World,' erected upon Bedloe's Island in New York Bay, was the gift of France to the American People."-Lupton

Statue of Liberty

"The great Bartholdi statue, 'Liberty Enlightening the World,' erected upon Bedloe's Island in New York…

Dressed in scarlet, and carrying the banner of the expedition, Columbus landed. He was followed by a priest with a cross and the men of the ships. All knelt upon the sandy shore and thanked God for his goodness. Then Columbus took possession of the land in the name of the sovereigns of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella.

Columbus Discovering Land

Dressed in scarlet, and carrying the banner of the expedition, Columbus landed. He was followed by a…

"A bird of the grouse family (Tetraonidae) distinguished from the true grouse by having the toes as well as the tarsi feathered. The willow-ptarmigan or willow-grouse occurs in great abundance in the arctic regions of America and in Norway, whence regions numbers are brought to the London market." -Marshall

Ptarmigan Bird

"A bird of the grouse family (Tetraonidae) distinguished from the true grouse by having the toes as…

"A climbing plant and its fruit, of the genus Cucurbita. The pumpkin is originally from India, but is at present cultivated in most parts of Europe and in America." -Marshall

Pumpkin

"A climbing plant and its fruit, of the genus Cucurbita. The pumpkin is originally from India, but is…

The Statue of Liberty in New York is the largest statue in the world, given as a gift from France to celebrate 100 years of United States independence.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty in New York is the largest statue in the world, given as a gift from France to…

(1815-1872) American soldier in the Mexican War and Union general in the Civil War.

George Gordon Meade

(1815-1872) American soldier in the Mexican War and Union general in the Civil War.

(1869-1919) American labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America.

John Mitchell

(1869-1919) American labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America.

(1861-1931) American educator serving as president of the University of North Carolina, Tulane University, and the University of Virginia.

Edwin Anderson Alderman

(1861-1931) American educator serving as president of the University of North Carolina, Tulane University,…

(1872-1928) Norwegian explorer most famous for first reaching the North and South Poles.

Roald Amundsen

(1872-1928) Norwegian explorer most famous for first reaching the North and South Poles.

(1475-1517) Spanish explorer, governor, and conquistador best known for being the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from America.

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

(1475-1517) Spanish explorer, governor, and conquistador best known for being the first European to…

A pirate ship of the Barbary Coast in North Africa.

Barbary Pirate Ship

A pirate ship of the Barbary Coast in North Africa.

"Bear Butte, from the North." -Walcott, 1901

Bear Butte

"Bear Butte, from the North." -Walcott, 1901

(1792-1840) John Lambton, the First Earl of Durham was an English statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General, and high commissioner of British North America.

John George Lambton, First Earl of Durham

(1792-1840) John Lambton, the First Earl of Durham was an English statesman, colonial administrator,…

These plants have adapted to continuous drought and are able to retain great amounts of water. These species are characteristic of the warm and dry regions of America.

Cacti

These plants have adapted to continuous drought and are able to retain great amounts of water. These…

A very large bird of prey found in South America, usually among the peaks of the Andes.

Condor

A very large bird of prey found in South America, usually among the peaks of the Andes.