"From annulus, a ring. A mark of difference of the fifth son."—Aveling, 1891

Annulet

"From annulus, a ring. A mark of difference of the fifth son."—Aveling, 1891

<i>Tremarctos ornatus</i>. "The only South American bear, having a light-colored mark on the face, like a pair of spectacles." &mdash;Whitney, 1889

Spectacled Bear

Tremarctos ornatus. "The only South American bear, having a light-colored mark on the face, like a pair…

The present invention relates to a stamp dispensing and envelope handling device. Permits a user to stick a stamp cut from a continuos roll and affix it on an envelope without the need of individual handling of the stamp by the user.

Stamp Affixing Device

The present invention relates to a stamp dispensing and envelope handling device. Permits a user to…

"Using the "stick" to mark size for which slate must be cut."—Finley, 1917

Marking Slate

"Using the "stick" to mark size for which slate must be cut."—Finley, 1917

A postage stamp is adhesive paper evidence of a fee paid for postal services. Usually a small rectangle attached to an envelope, the stamp signifies the person sending it has fully or partly paid for delivery.

Fish Design Postage Stamp

A postage stamp is adhesive paper evidence of a fee paid for postal services. Usually a small rectangle…

An illustration of a Urbino potter's mark.

Urbino Potter's Mark

An illustration of a Urbino potter's mark.

An illustration of a Venetian Majolica potter's mark.

Venetian Majolica Potter's Mark

An illustration of a Venetian Majolica potter's mark.

The trademark for works printed by Richard Pynson.

Richard Pynson

The trademark for works printed by Richard Pynson.

"In entomology, shaped like the longitudinal half of a barbed arrow-head, or like the barbed end of a fish-hook; accuminate, rectilinear on one side, and spreading to a sharp projection on the other: noting color-marks, especially on the wings of <i>Lepidoptera</i>." &mdash;Whitney, 1889

Semisagittate Mark

"In entomology, shaped like the longitudinal half of a barbed arrow-head, or like the barbed end of…

Sign where the sign face is illuminated in some manner. Also called backlit sign. See also internally illuminated sign and exterior illuminated sign.

Illuminated Sign

Sign where the sign face is illuminated in some manner. Also called backlit sign. See also internally…

A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received as an exchange for goods or services . The receipt acts as the title to the property obtained in the exchange .

Sales Slip

A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received as an exchange for…

The seal of the War Office of the United States of America. The term "War Office" used during the Revolution, and for many years afterward, was associated with the Headquarters of the Army.

United States of America War Office

The seal of the War Office of the United States of America. The term "War Office" used during the Revolution,…