An illustration of judge putting a law book on a scale.

Judge

An illustration of judge putting a law book on a scale.

Man and child with books in the library.

Library

Man and child with books in the library.

Man and woman with books in the library.

Library

Man and woman with books in the library.

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

Library, Black and White

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

Library, Color

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

Library, Outline

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

Library, Silhouette

This sign indicates that a library is located nearby.

An illustration of three men looking at a book.

Three Men Looking at Book

An illustration of three men looking at a book.

An illustration of a man and woman leaning over a stream and holding a book.

Man and Woman Leaning Over Stream

An illustration of a man and woman leaning over a stream and holding a book.

Man standing and reading a book.

Man reading

Man standing and reading a book.

An illustration of a older man reading a large book set upon a stand on a table.

Man Reading Book

An illustration of a older man reading a large book set upon a stand on a table.

An illustration of a young man sitting on a fence reading a book aloud and using a noise instrument.

Man Reading Book

An illustration of a young man sitting on a fence reading a book aloud and using a noise instrument.

An illustration of a man reading a book.

Man Reading Book

An illustration of a man reading a book.

Man standing at a writing desk entering notations into a ledger.

Man writing

Man standing at a writing desk entering notations into a ledger.

Illustration of a monk, displaying an open book. His hood is pointed and appears to be unattached from his habit. His habit includes a robe-like undergarment with a short tunic on top. Crosses appear in a vertical line down the center of the front of the tunic.

A Monk with a Pointed Hood and Crosses on His Habit

Illustration of a monk, displaying an open book. His hood is pointed and appears to be unattached from…

An owl perched on a book, with a branch in the background.

Owl and Book

An owl perched on a book, with a branch in the background.

A padded chair next to an end table with a lamp and a book.

Padded Chair

A padded chair next to an end table with a lamp and a book.

One side of a leaf of a book or manuscript.

Page

One side of a leaf of a book or manuscript.

Saint Paul and Saint Peter in prison, one seated, both bound in chains. One man has a book on his lap. Five prisoners come before the two apostles, kneeling or holding their arms out to them. A small fountain erupts from the floor when Peter prays. The prisoners are able to be baptized in the fountain.

Paul and Peter in Prison, Baptizing Other Prisoners

Saint Paul and Saint Peter in prison, one seated, both bound in chains. One man has a book on his lap.…

Father Time reading

Pictorial banner

Father Time reading

A pictorial banner featuring the image of an oil lamp and a book on a scroll.

Pictorial Banner with an Oil Lamp and a Book

A pictorial banner featuring the image of an oil lamp and a book on a scroll.

A cartoon of a pilgrim standing in front of a statue of a turkey, with a sign saying Plymouth Rock underneath it.

Pilgrim at Plymouth Rock

A cartoon of a pilgrim standing in front of a statue of a turkey, with a sign saying Plymouth Rock underneath…

Three puppies looking at a book.

Puppies

Three puppies looking at a book.

Quills, a crown, olive branches, and books

Quill doodad

Quills, a crown, olive branches, and books

A girl looking out the window as a book sits on the sill.

Reading at Window

A girl looking out the window as a book sits on the sill.

A girl sitting at a window reading a book. There is an apple beside her.

Girl Reading

A girl sitting at a window reading a book. There is an apple beside her.

An illustration depicting the fictional children's storybook character Rip Van Winkle.

Rip Van Winkle

An illustration depicting the fictional children's storybook character Rip Van Winkle.

An armed rocking chair next to an end table with a lamp and book.

Rocking Chair

An armed rocking chair next to an end table with a lamp and book.

A example of a Roman books, which were made out of rolls of papyrus.

Roman Book Papyrus Roll

A example of a Roman books, which were made out of rolls of papyrus.

An illustration of a Pompeiian wall painting of school materials, including scrolls, books, writing utensils, coins, and purses. The illustration is divided into six sections.

Roman School Materials - Based on a Wall Painting from Pompeii

An illustration of a Pompeiian wall painting of school materials, including scrolls, books, writing…

Saint Augustine, bishop of Hippo in Africa, sits among various other clergy and teaches from his writings. He is dressed in a bishop's cassock. His head is surrounded by a halo. Some of the men surrounding him are holding books.

Saint Augustine of Hippo Teaches from His Writings

Saint Augustine, bishop of Hippo in Africa, sits among various other clergy and teaches from his writings.…

An illustration of a small toy schoolhouse sitting on top of a book.

Toy Schoolhouse & Book

An illustration of a small toy schoolhouse sitting on top of a book.

A cartoon of a schoolteacher and a young boy, who is holding open a book. A chalkboard decorates the background behind them.

Schoolteacher and Young Boy

A cartoon of a schoolteacher and a young boy, who is holding open a book. A chalkboard decorates the…

A signal book used in the United States Navy which includes a key to interpret messages.

Signal Book

A signal book used in the United States Navy which includes a key to interpret messages.

This decorated square panel is found on a 10th century book. This panel is divided into eight equal spaces that are decorated with a repeated design.

Decorated Square Panel

This decorated square panel is found on a 10th century book. This panel is divided into eight equal…

Gulliver on a contrived wooden ladder, built just for him so he could read the giant books of Brobdingnag.

Wooden steps

Gulliver on a contrived wooden ladder, built just for him so he could read the giant books of Brobdingnag.

Still life arrangement including a globe, telescope, book, right angle, rolled map, and dividers.

Still Life with Globe and Telescope

Still life arrangement including a globe, telescope, book, right angle, rolled map, and dividers.

A mother reading to her son

Story Time

A mother reading to her son

A boy studying at a desk.

Studying

A boy studying at a desk.

Decorative letter 't', with two books behind it.

T

Decorative letter 't', with two books behind it.

"Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting a Book of Romances to Queen Margaret and Henry VI. About A.D. 1450." —D'Anvers, 1895

Talbot

"Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting a Book of Romances to Queen Margaret and Henry VI. About A.D.…

An illustration of a divider decorated with torches on either side and a book in the center.

Torch and Book Divider

An illustration of a divider decorated with torches on either side and a book in the center.

A cartoon of a man being tripped by a dog on a leash. He drops his umbrella, hat, and book while a young boy cheers behind him.

Tripping Man

A cartoon of a man being tripped by a dog on a leash. He drops his umbrella, hat, and book while a young…

A winged doodad.

Winged doodad

A winged doodad.

An illustration of a woman reading a book.

Woman & Book

An illustration of a woman reading a book.

An adult woman dressed in Victorian era clothing holding a book.

Woman Holding Book

An adult woman dressed in Victorian era clothing holding a book.

An adult woman with braided hair reading a book.

Woman Reading

An adult woman with braided hair reading a book.

An elderly woman reading a large book.

Woman Reading

An elderly woman reading a large book.

A cartoon of a woman teaching to two bears, who are sitting on a bench and reading books.

Woman Teaching Bears

A cartoon of a woman teaching to two bears, who are sitting on a bench and reading books.

"A reduced copy of the 'Knight,' and is interesting as one of the first wood-engravings executed in Great Britain: several works followed, all, hoever, in the same rude manner." — Chambers, 1881

Wood Engraving

"A reduced copy of the 'Knight,' and is interesting as one of the first wood-engravings executed in…

"This wood-engraving represents St. Christopher carrying the infant saviour across the sea, and is dated 1423. The inscription at the bottom has been thus translated: 'In whichever day thou seest the likeness of St. Christopher, in that same day thou wilt, at least, from death no evil blow incur." — Chambers, 1881

Wood Engraving

"This wood-engraving represents St. Christopher carrying the infant saviour across the sea, and is dated…

"A copy of one of the cuts in the Apocalypsis. It represents St. John preaching to three men and a woman, with the inscription: 'By the preaching of St. John, Drusiana and others are withdrawn from their idols)." — Chambers, 1881

Wood Engraving

"A copy of one of the cuts in the Apocalypsis. It represents St. John preaching to three men and a woman,…

"From Biblia Pauperum, is curious as showing the general manner of representing the creation of Eve during the 15th century, the same subject frequently occurring previous to 1500. Both have the appearance of careful drawings." — Chambers, 1881

Wood Engraving

"From Biblia Pauperum, is curious as showing the general manner of representing the creation of Eve…

A writer trying to find inspiration.

Writer

A writer trying to find inspiration.

Young girls admiring their New Year's gift.

Young Girls

Young girls admiring their New Year's gift.