Harriet Beecher Stowe
An abolitionist, and writer of more than 10 books. Her most famous piece was Uncle Tom's Cabin…
Mesosomatic
"The first three pairs of mesosomatic appendages of Scorpio and Limulus compared. VII. The genital operculum;…
Thelyphonus assamensis
"Thelyphonus assamensis, Ventral surface of the anterior region of the opisthosoma, the first somite…
Liphistius Desultor
"Liphistius desultor. Under side of the uplifted genital or first opisthosomatic somite of the female;…
Marjorie and Her Papa
A scene from the story, Marjorie and Her Papa, How They Wrote a Story and Made Pictures For It.
Bookbinder Press
"When force is applied at bar P which turns the screw. The plate B moves vertically with the screw,…
Child Counting Books
Illustration of a child counting books by twos that can be used to write mathematics story problems…
Book Binding
When binding books they are "sewed on a frame, each sheet being attached by a thread to cords across…
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
(1859-1930) English novelist best known for writing the Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis
An engraving from the block book, Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis, one of the earliest block books.
Poliphilo in the Garden
The engraved illustration of Poliphilo in the garden from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, one of the first…
Tintern Abbey, Cisternian
Tintern Abbey was founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, on May 9, 1131. Situated on the River…
Caxton in the Almonry, Westminster
William Caxton (c. 1415~1422 – c. March 1492) was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer.…
The Congressional Library
The Library of Congress is the de facto national library of the United States and the research arm of…
Border Typographical Frame
This border typographical frame was designed during the Renaissance period between 1550-1560. It was…
Border Typographical Frame
The border typographical frame was used as a decoration for books and documents.
Border Typographical Frame
This Flemish border typographical frame was designed during the Renaissance period in the 16th century.
Renaissance Elliptic Panel
This Renaissance elliptic panel is a German design that was typically found as a design on the covers…
Renaissance Elliptic Panel
This Renaissance elliptic panel is a German design that was typically found as a design on the covers…
Renaissance Elliptic Panel
The Renaissance elliptic panel is a German design block found on a book-cover.
Renaissance Elliptic Panel
The Renaissance elliptic panel is a German design block found on a book-cover.
Renaissance Elliptic Panel
The Renaissance elliptic panel is a German design block found on a book-cover.
Renaissance Elliptic Panel
The Renaissance elliptic panel is a German design block found on a book-cover.
White-Washing Committee's Reports
Criticism for the "White-Washing Committee's report on the "ring's" accounts. The "White-Washing Committee"…
New York New Board of Education
Nast shows New York corruption as Tammany Ring orders the Board of Education to destroy all Harper's…
Girl Reading Book & Holding Doll
An illustration of a young girl reading a book and holding a small doll.
Child Running Through Gate Holding Books
An illustration of a young child running through a gate while holding two school books.
Chimney-Piece and Bookcase
The chimney-piece and bookcase is intended for the side of a Library. It is inlaid with green and red…
Album Cover
This album cover was designed in London, England. It is a small quarto (bookbinding technique), richly…
Album Cover
This album cover is a royal quarto (bookbinding technique). It is colored in brown and inlaid in black.…
Book Cover
This book cover has a design of the four great seasons. It is stamped in the center with a circle that…
Religious Books
These religious books are used for devotional reading. They are christian books due to the crosses on…