by Henry W. Longfellow. Poetry. Within red double line border on pages [2]-[4] Caption title. Poem on pages [2]-[4] At end of text: Presented to the public by a member of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. On page [1] illustration of village scene with horse ringing bell, signed Hollis; at end of text on page [4] illustration of bell, seated man and horse.
Within border of type ornament sections. At head of text wood-engraving of woman with sheaf and man plowing. Poem in ten four-line stanzas.
Pages [2]-[3] blank. Caption title. On page [1] text of two songs, each of four numbered four-line stanzas. To be sung to the tune: Ortonville. On page [4] prose account of Jacob Hersey, a bookseller for the Massachusetts Bible Society and later the Tract Society. Publication date suggested because of the statement that Hersey has sold books for 13 years beginning in 1856.
1 broadsheet. Text and music of prayer on recto; pledge form with name list of Committee of National council on verso.
Within decorative border. Poem in five four-line stanzas. At end of text: These lines were written and intended for Deacon Joseph Wilson a few months before his death, which took place at Merrimack, N.H., September 10th, 1866, at the age of 81 years and 28 days. By I.C******.
Poetry. Border of type ornaments at left and right curvilinear line on top, double rule on bottom; printed vertically in right margin: 497. At end of text above double rule: Sold by Horace Partridge, 105 Hanover St. up stairs, Boston. Song sheet praises India rubber as "new invention" used in many products; inclusion of judges' wigs and seats in Parliament and reference to American users of rubber as "they" suggest English origin. Partridge used this address between 1857 and 1860.
Broadsheet. Poetry. Second poem, The confession of the old priest, on verso. Each side printed in two columns divided by curvilinear lines. Both poems tell story of removal of child from loving mother by husband's brother-in-law, a married Protestant minister, from viewpoints of mother and brother-in-law. At end of text on recto: Price 12 1-2 cents. Date from appearance of item and price.
Balloonist plans trip to moon but lands on Salisbury Plain. Balloonist plans trip to moon but lands on Salisbury Plain. By Jane Taylor. Broadsheet. At end of text: Published at the Book Rooms, 805 Broadway, New York. No. 20, two copies. Publisher suggested because similar item, The Lord's Prayer in verse by John Mason Good (Brown University copy HB31381) is published by the Tract Society at the same address.
Page [4] blank. Prose and poetry. This is the supplement to the official program for the National Public School Celebration of Columbus Day in 1892.
Page [4] blank. Prose and poetry. This is the supplement to the official program for the National Public School Celebration of Columbus Day in 1892.
Page [4] blank. Prose and poetry. This is the supplement to the official program for the National Public School Celebration of Columbus Day in 1892.
Page [4] blank. Prose and poetry. This is the supplement to the official program for the National Public School Celebration of Columbus Day in 1892.
Within ornamental border.
Printed in black and green on heavy ivory paper. Cover title. Program of tribute at the Donnell Library Center May 17, 1994 includes poem by Howes and information about participants and academy.
Within single line border.
Within single line border.
1 broadsheet. Within border of evergreen sprays and chickadees. Positive photostats pasted on front and back of cardboard. On verso: alphabet chart. At head of text: From The merry out-of-doors by Lila Hurley.
French fold.; printed on double pages Edition for Albert M. Bender who lived in the Bay area of California Printed in brown and grey with blue-green initial block at head
By the Lightning Poet. Poem about the 47th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, raised in 1862; written at the time of Thnaksgiving, 1862. Printed area: 21 x 71 cm. First line: Busy in the barracks--rushing to and fro.
By the Lightning Poet. Poem about the 47th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, raised in 1862; written at the time of Thnaksgiving, 1862. Printed area: 21 x 71 cm. First line: Busy in the barracks--rushing to and fro.
By the Lightning Poet. Poem about the 47th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, raised in 1862; written at the time of Thnaksgiving, 1862. Printed area: 21 x 71 cm. First line: Busy in the barracks--rushing to and fro.
Within border of type ornaments. At head of text: Composed by J.E. Doak late of Company "K", 4th Marine Vol. Infantry, for the encampment at Luverne.
words and music by Mrs. L.B. Bent. For voice and piano. Cover title. Cover illustration: insignia of 26th Infantry Division.
Recounts victory on May 31, probably at the battle of Fair Oaks in 1862.
Pages [1, 4] blank. Within ornamental border.
Cover features Abraham Lincoln, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, in oval. Cover features Abraham Lincoln, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, in oval. Caption continues: Dedicated to the Republican Presidential Candidate. Hon. Abrm. Lincoln. Also published by: C.C. Clapp & Co., Boston ; Beck & Lawton, Philada. ; Firth Pond & Co., N. York ; John Church Jr., Cinn. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1860 by Oliver Ditson & Co. in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Mass. Inscribed on item: Depos. July 9, 1860 see vol. 35, page 496 Oliver Ditson & Co.
Poem about stay of ten girls, along with boys and "matron," in Northport seaside cottage. Poem about stay of ten girls, along with boys and "matron," in Northport seaside cottage. Printed in two columns divided by single line. Poem in 24 four-line stanzas. Type signed at end: R. Budd. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.
W.C. Handy For voice and piano Caption title "The first successful 'blues' published"--Cover "As played by Handy's orchestra" Advertisements for another song: p. [6] Melody of chorus from "The Jogo blues"
Printed in two columns divided by double lines. At end of second column on page 3 wood-engraving of head and shoulders of woman. Published for charity fair at Newburyport to raise money for Greek relief. Includes poem.
Printed in two columns divided by double lines. At end of second column on page 3 wood-engraving of head and shoulders of woman. Published for charity fair at Newburyport to raise money for Greek relief. Includes poem.
