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James Bruce of Kinnaird, Esq. From an original picture by Martin in the possession of Sir John Henderson of Fordel Bar't.

James Bruce of Kinnaird, Esq. From an original picture by Martin in th...

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Map of part of Central Africa: according to Clapperton, Denham, Richardson, Barth, Vogel & Baikie from original documents in possession of the Royal Geographical Society of London

Map of part of Central Africa: according to Clapperton, Denham, Richar...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, city plan, atlas, cartoghraphy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Possession by the spirit; [A Mississippi baptismal service.]

Possession by the spirit; [A Mississippi baptismal service.]

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Possession by the spirit; [A Mississippi baptismal service.]

Possession by the spirit; [A Mississippi baptismal service.]

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The midnight march : the American troops, under Colonel William Prescott, taking possession on Breed's Hill on the night of June 16th, 1775.

The midnight march : the American troops, under Colonel William Presco...

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Perspective view of His Majesty's land forces going in flat boats to take possession of the north gate of the city and Punto Castle [Havana, Cuba].

Perspective view of His Majesty's land forces going in flat boats to t...

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Miniature of John Parke Custis on ivory. (From original in the possession of Edmund Law Rogers.)

Miniature of John Parke Custis on ivory. (From original in the possess...

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Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of Mr. John Collett, in the possession of Mr. Smith

Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of...

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Castle Picnkey, Charleston Harbor, in possession of the South Carolina troops.

Castle Picnkey, Charleston Harbor, in possession of the South Carolina...

Picryl description: Public domain historical book on American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Picture in the Possession of Sir John Mildmay, Bart.

Picture in the Possession of Sir John Mildmay, Bart.

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Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of Mr. John Collett, in the possession of Mr. Bradford

Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of...

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An early Virginian colonist's parlour. Oak "drawinge" table, in the possession of the Pickering family, Salem, U. S. A., from 1636. Oak bible box, Connecticut Historical Society, U.S.A. Elder Brewster's chair, Pilgrims' Hall, Plymouth, Mass., U.S.A.

An early Virginian colonist's parlour. Oak "drawinge" table, in the po...

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The midnight march - the American troops, under Colonel William Prescott, taking possession of Breed's Hill on the night of June 16th, 1775

The midnight march - the American troops, under Colonel William Presco...

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Ruins of an aqueduct east of Akka. The position of the stork is quite characteristic, as storks instinctively take possession of lofty deserted structures, where they may build their huge nests in safety.

Ruins of an aqueduct east of Akka. The position of the stork is quite ...

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View of Flushing (Long Island) North America. Mr Bowne's house. It remains in the possession of his family ever since 1661 time when it was built.

View of Flushing (Long Island) North America. Mr Bowne's house. It r...

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Jonathan Carver From the Original Picture in the possession of J. C. Lettsom M. D..

Jonathan Carver From the Original Picture in the possession of J. C. L...

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Maj. Gen. John Sullivan from a picture in possession of his family

Maj. Gen. John Sullivan from a picture in possession of his family

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Ships in a breeze. (In the possession of the Earl of Egremont.)

Ships in a breeze. (In the possession of the Earl of Egremont.)

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Sir George Calvert Lord Baltimore; His seal & autograph from an original letter in the possession of John Thane.

Sir George Calvert Lord Baltimore; His seal & autograph from an origin...

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Classification of Negroes on Lataste Estate in possession of MC Mitchell, attorney

Classification of Negroes on Lataste Estate in possession of MC Mitche...

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68 CE: The Sicarii, a Jewish extremist group, take possession of the fortress of Masada. During the feast of Passover, they raid En Gedi, killing 700 women and children who are unable to flee.

68 CE: The Sicarii, a Jewish extremist group, take possession of the f...

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