BOOK
Title:
Whereas the bells of Independence hall ... have been symbols of liberty to all men in the world ... therefore be it known to all men that ... is hereby and henceforward proclaimed a master bell ringer of Independence hall
Creator:
Independence hall bell ringers society
Extent:
Broadside ; 13 1/2" x 17"
BOOK
Title:
At a general meeting of the merchants and traders of this city ... [A form of non-importation agreement, dated November 7, 1765]
Creator:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Publication:
Philadelphia, 1765.
Call #:
973.2 M31 V.2, NO.4
Extent:
Broadside ; 6 1/2 x 7 1/2.
BOOK
Title:
A Proclamation [enjoining the keeping of the peace in Philadelphia] ; Philadelphia, March 31, 1729
Creator:
Pennsylvania Governor (1726-1736 : Gordon)
Publication:
Andrew Bradford, Philadelphia, 1729.
Call #:
974.8 P365 V.III, NO.25
Extent:
Broadside ; 14 x 12 1/2.
BOOK
Title:
Facsimile on parchment
Publication:
Davis Store, Portsmouth, Virginia, n.d.]
Extent:
Broadside ; 18 1/2" x 13".
BOOK
Title:
Scientia in bello pax: The United States military Philosophical Society instituted for the purposes of improving and disseminating military science, which the association of men distinguished for talents, zeal, and patriotism, is eminently calculated to effect, have elected Jo
Creators:
United States Military Philosophical Society | Simond, L. (Louis), 1767-1831 | Leney, William Satchwell, 1769-1831 | Vaughan, John, 1756-1841
Publication:
S.l.], 1805.
Notes:
[Membership certificate of John Vaughan]
Extent:
Broadside : Engravings ; 21 1/2 x 27 1/2.
BOOK
Title:
Ye Olde Inquirer, Monday, May 15 [1950]
Publication:
Philadelphia, 1950]
Notes:
11" x 16". Printed by The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 15, 1950 for the opening to the 1950 Savings Bond Independence Drive of the United States. Oversize.
BOOK
Title:
[Loan certificate]
Creators:
Pennsylvania | Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia
Publication:
F. Bailey, Philadelphia], 1786.
Extent:
Broadside ; 12 x 7 1/2.
BOOK
Title:
[Fragment of a French song]
Extent:
Broadside ; 5 1/2 x 8.
BOOK
Title:
The way to wealth, as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pensylvanian almanack, intitled, Poor Richard Improved
Creator:
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Publication:
Printed by T. Wood, Birmingham, [ca. 1810]
Notes:
Not in Ford. Not in Sabin.
Extent:
Broadside : illus. ; 23 cm. x 36 1/2 cm.
BOOK
Title:
Proclamation convening an extra session of Congress on April 16, 1917
Creator:
United States President (1913-1921 : Wilson)
Publication:
Washington, 1917.
Notes:
At head of title: Extra session of Congress, 1917. "Given under my hand and the seal of the United States of America the ninth day of March... "
Call #:
353.03 UN3PR NO.35
Extent:
[1] p. ; 33 x 20 cm.
BOOK
Title:
Le sieur J. Cusson aîne, négociant de la Ville de Carcassonne ... [advertisement]
Publication:
Carcassone, n.d.]
Notes:
Earlier acquisition; probably with Fox gift. Copy 2. Formerly in the Franklin Papers, v.73, no.135.
Call #:
973 C683 NO.460 C.2
Extent:
Broadside ; 5 x 7 1/2.
BOOK
Title:
Proclamation setting aside Sunday, October 28 as a day of supplication and prayer
Creator:
United States President (1913-1921 : Wilson)
Publication:
Washington, 1917.
Notes:
At head of title: Supplication and prayer. "Done in the District of Columbia this ninteenth day of October ... "
Call #:
353.03 UN3PR NO.41
Extent:
[1] p. ; 33 x 20 cm.
BOOK
Title:
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin, Paris; Lausanne, Dec. 28, 1783
Creators:
Société typographique de Paris | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Notes:
End. in Benjamin Franklin's hand (?) In French. Sends prospectus of supplement to their encyclopedia and solicits his order. Duplicate: Film 54 Reel 50.
Extent:
Printed L. 1 p. and add. ; octavo.
BOOK
Title:
Te Deum à l'occasion de la paix
Notes:
Duplicate: Film 54-49.
Call #:
973 C683 NO.464 C.1
Extent:
Broadside ; 5 1/2 x 7 3/4.
BOOK
Title:
"Sir:- I have the honor to inform you that at a recent meeting ... ": [Form letter]
Creators:
American Association for the Advancement of Science | Leidy, Joseph, 1823-1891
Publication:
Philadelphia, 1884.
Extent:
Broadside ; 21 cm. x 14 cm.
IMAGE
Title:
A Descriptive catalogue of Mr. Peale's exhibition of perspective views, with changeable effects; or, nature delineated, and in motion
Creator:
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
Publication:
Francis Bailey, Philadelphia, [1785]
Notes:
Authority for date, see: Sellers, C.C. ... Charles Willson Peale, 1939, p.245; also Penn. packet, July 28, 1785. Reproduced in: Sellers, C.C. APS Library Bulletin, 1944, p.19. Cannot locate in Evans or Sabin. Not in Evans. Duplicate: Film 54 Reel 50.
Call #:
B F85 V.76, NO.35
BOOK
Title:
Arator ... ; [1814]
Creator:
Taylor, John, 1753-1824
Publication:
Georgetown, 1814]
Notes:
Propectus. On same sheet as letter from O. Rich to J. Vaughan; March 12, 1814.
Extent:
Broadside ; quarto.
BOOK
Creator:
London Provident Institution
Publication:
London, <1838-1841>
BOOK
Title:
A Proclamation [enjoining the keeping of the peace in Philadelphia] ; Philadelphia, March 31, 1729
Creator:
Pennsylvania Governor (1726-1736 : Gordon)
Publication:
Andrew Bradford, Philadelphia, 1729.
Notes:
Manuscript copy, no.24.
Extent:
Broadside ; 14 x 12 1/2.
