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The waggoner and Hercules. Fable

The waggoner and Hercules. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The fox and the raven. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The fox and the raven. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-183...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The dying eagle. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The dying eagle. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

New South Wales Lancers. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Lancers. Cigarette Card

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[A frozen fountain in the square, with a church and other buildings visible beyond in New Britain.]

[A frozen fountain in the square, with a church and other buildings vi...

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Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet: [trading card]

Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet: [trading card]

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Portrait of Abigail Allen. Portrait of the female husband!

Portrait of Abigail Allen. Portrait of the female husband!

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Cincinnatus taken from the plough

Cincinnatus taken from the plough

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Scipio and Hannibal - A black and white drawing of a man on a horse

Scipio and Hannibal - A black and white drawing of a man on a horse

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Isabel pleads for the life of her brother.

Isabel pleads for the life of her brother.

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The frog and the ox. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The frog and the ox. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

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The lion and the man. - Public domain portrait print

The lion and the man. - Public domain portrait print

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Engraved "Shelley bookplate" of Harry Buxton Forman

Engraved "Shelley bookplate" of Harry Buxton Forman

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Photographic portrait of Paola Clairmont

Photographic portrait of Paola Clairmont

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The cock and the fox. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The cock and the fox. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

Public domain photograph of an album page related to Mary Shelley, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, bes... More

Autograph letter signed to Percy Bysshe Shelley, 26 January 1816
Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The weasel in the granary. Fable

The weasel in the granary. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The fox and the grapes. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The fox and the grapes. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-18...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The mouse, the cock, and the cat.

The mouse, the cock, and the cat.

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The travellers and the money-bag.

The travellers and the money-bag.

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The lion, the cock and the ass.

The lion, the cock and the ass.

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

Ancient Italy - Public domain vintage map
Nic Bottom & the queen of the fairies.

Nic Bottom & the queen of the fairies.

Public domain photograph of an album page related to Mary Shelley, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, bes... More

The dangers of partiality - Engraving, Public domain image

The dangers of partiality - Engraving, Public domain image

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Watercolor self-portrait of Edward Ellerker Williams

Watercolor self-portrait of Edward Ellerker Williams

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The stag drinking. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The stag drinking. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

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Lear and fool. - A man holding a bat next to a woman

Lear and fool. - A man holding a bat next to a woman

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Ink wash landscape with tree, foot-bridge, and castle, signed “Sep.er 19 1825, E.W.”, leaf 41 (recto)

Ink wash landscape with tree, foot-bridge, and castle, signed “Sep.er ...

Public domain photograph of an album page related to Mary Shelley, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, bes... More

Oil portrait of Mary Wollstonecraft

Oil portrait of Mary Wollstonecraft

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Photographic portrait of Wilhelm and Ottilie Clairmont

Photographic portrait of Wilhelm and Ottilie Clairmont

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Photographic  of Alma, Paul and Walter Clairmont

Photographic of Alma, Paul and Walter Clairmont

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The R.t Hon.ble Lady Caroline Lamb

The R.t Hon.ble Lady Caroline Lamb

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The herdsman and Jupiter. Fable

The herdsman and Jupiter. Fable

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Capt. Orson Shepard. ; F. G. Osborne, Wales, N.Y. ; Alvin Salisbury, Hamburg, N.Y. ; C. Wait, M. D., Springville, N.Y.

Capt. Orson Shepard. ; F. G. Osborne, Wales, N.Y. ; Alvin Salisbury, H...

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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. I

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. I

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Broadside playbill for William Godwin's Antonio (1800); with an autograph comment in the hand of Charles Lamb
Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

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Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

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The mice in council. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The mice in council. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The mountain in labour. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The mountain in labour. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-18...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The poor farmer and the justice.

The poor farmer and the justice.

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The lion and the gad-fly. Fable

The lion and the gad-fly. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The contractor and the cobler. Fable

The contractor and the cobler. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

[Fire in New Britain.] Connecticut. NYP Sterescope Card Collection.

[Fire in New Britain.] Connecticut. NYP Sterescope Card Collection.

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Leonora, Plate 5, opp. p. 33 - Engraving, Public domain image

Leonora, Plate 5, opp. p. 33 - Engraving, Public domain image

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Percy Bysshe Shelley, from the original picture by Clint

Percy Bysshe Shelley, from the original picture by Clint

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Autograph letter signed to Claire Clairmont, 21 December 1854
Villa Sanfranchi, Pisa: from a drawing by O. F. M. Ward

Villa Sanfranchi, Pisa: from a drawing by O. F. M. Ward

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The witches' cauldron. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The witches' cauldron. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph of an album page related to Mary Shelley, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, bes... More

The miser and his treasure. Fable

The miser and his treasure. Fable

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Mounted watercolor landscape with trees, lake and mountains, signed “M. Thornicraft 1822”, leaf 24 (recto)

Mounted watercolor landscape with trees, lake and mountains, signed “M...

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Mrs. Wollstonecraft - Engraving, Public domain image

Mrs. Wollstonecraft - Engraving, Public domain image

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Mounted ink wash landscape with castle, trees and mountain, signed “E. Helm 1831”, leaf 47 (recto)

Mounted ink wash landscape with castle, trees and mountain, signed “E....

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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. III

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. III

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Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Sketchbook containing views recording a tour in Switzerland and France

Sketchbook containing views recording a tour in Switzerland and France

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Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. I

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. I

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The labourer and his sons. Fable

The labourer and his sons. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The goose with golden eggs. Fable

The goose with golden eggs. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The hermit and the bear. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The hermit and the bear. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The astrologer in a pit. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The astrologer in a pit. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The lynx and the mole. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The lynx and the mole. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-183...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The murderer and the moon. Fable

The murderer and the moon. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

New South Wales Mounted Rifles. Cigarette Card

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[Fire in New Britain.] Connecticut. NYP Sterescope Card Collection.

[Fire in New Britain.] Connecticut. NYP Sterescope Card Collection.

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Tales from Shakespear, [Title page]

Tales from Shakespear, [Title page]

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Vancenza, or The dangers of credulity. Frontispiece and title page

Vancenza, or The dangers of credulity. Frontispiece and title page

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Sylvia, Protheus & Julia - Engraving, Public domain image

Sylvia, Protheus & Julia - Engraving, Public domain image

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The lion and the mouse. - Public domain dedication image

The lion and the mouse. - Public domain dedication image

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The two jars. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The two jars. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

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Mounted watercolor scene with waterfall, signed “M.T.”, leaf 14 (recto)

Mounted watercolor scene with waterfall, signed “M.T.”, leaf 14 (recto...

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Autograph letter signed to Mary Shelley, 1-3 August 1817
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. II

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. II

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Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Sketchbook containing views recording a tour in Switzerland and France

Sketchbook containing views recording a tour in Switzerland and France

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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. I

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Vol. I

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The fly in the mail-coach. Fable

The fly in the mail-coach. Fable

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The good-natured man and the adder.

The good-natured man and the adder.

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The grass-green cat. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The grass-green cat. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-1836

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

Georgius III, Magn. Brit. Franc. et Hibern. Rex [...]

Georgius III, Magn. Brit. Franc. et Hibern. Rex [...]

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Photographic portrait of Thomas Medwin

Photographic portrait of Thomas Medwin

Public domain photograph of an album page related to Mary Shelley, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, bes... More

Title page, title page - A black and white book with a bat on it

Title page, title page - A black and white book with a bat on it

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Fragments of the skull of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Fragments of the skull of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Public domain photograph of an album page related to Mary Shelley, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, bes... More

Frankenstein: a romantic drama, in three acts, [Title page]

Frankenstein: a romantic drama, in three acts, [Title page]

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Frankenstein: The greatest horror story of them all, [Front cover]

Frankenstein: The greatest horror story of them all, [Front cover]

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Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron

Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron

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Caricature, The Irish Frankenstein, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The Irish Frankenstein, public domain cartoon image

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Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

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Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

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Julia Conyers album - Public domain  drawing

Julia Conyers album - Public domain drawing

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Sketchbook containing views recording a tour in Switzerland and France

Sketchbook containing views recording a tour in Switzerland and France

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Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

Julia Conyers album - Public domain dedication image

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The bear and the bees. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The bear and the bees. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-183...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The lion and other beasts hunting.

The lion and other beasts hunting.

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The dog and the shadow. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The dog and the shadow. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-18...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

The hart and the vine. Aesop Fable adopted by  Godwin William 1756-1836

The hart and the vine. Aesop Fable adopted by Godwin William 1756-183...

The Book of Fables is a collection of Aesop's fables that has been compiled and transmitted through the ages in various forms. Many of Aesop's fables have become well-known and have been translated into multipl... More

Georgius IIdus D.G. Mag. Brit. Fran. et Hib. Rex F.D. Brun. et Lunun. Dux S.R.J. Arch. Thesau. et Princeps Elector, etc.

Georgius IIdus D.G. Mag. Brit. Fran. et Hib. Rex F.D. Brun. et Lunun. ...

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