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Palladino valse par V. S. de Dobrowolski

Palladino valse par V. S. de Dobrowolski

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The wedding Ball; or Ma'am'selle M-rcandot-i's highland fling into high life.

The wedding Ball; or Ma'am'selle M-rcandot-i's highland fling into hig...

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Fanny Elssler's favourite dances. Lith. of E. Weber & Co., Baltimore.

Fanny Elssler's favourite dances. Lith. of E. Weber & Co., Baltimore.

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"Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name. arranged for the piano forte by W. H. Montgomery. Thayer & co., Lith.

"Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name. arranged f...

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Mr & Miss Marshall in their celebrated Pas styrien. As danced by them at the Theatres - Royal - Covent Garden & Drury Lane, London.

Mr & Miss Marshall in their celebrated Pas styrien. As danced by them ...

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Cover of published version of toy theatre script Black-Eyed Susan in The Model Theatre, No. 6
Hi-gelebt : muzik fun H. Kon.. Yiddish theater

Hi-gelebt : muzik fun H. Kon.. Yiddish theater

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Selected plates from Les maîtres de l'affiche

Selected plates from Les maîtres de l'affiche

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This Man Walked From New York to Governor's Island

This Man Walked From New York to Governor's Island

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Seafield Arms, northwest corner Broadway and 179th Street,

Seafield Arms, northwest corner Broadway and 179th Street,

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No. 535 Park Avenue. Northeast Corner Sixty-first Street.

No. 535 Park Avenue. Northeast Corner Sixty-first Street.

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No. 127 West 82d Street. Between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.

No. 127 West 82d Street. Between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.

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No. 33 West Fifty-first Street. Near Fifth Avenue.

No. 33 West Fifty-first Street. Near Fifth Avenue.

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The Strafford. Southwest Corner West End Avenue and 98th Street.

The Strafford. Southwest Corner West End Avenue and 98th Street.

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May Day - A poster with a picture of a group of men

May Day - A poster with a picture of a group of men

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Hotels Marlborough and Vendome.

Hotels Marlborough and Vendome.

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Alexander Hamilton Apartments, northeast corner Broadway and 161th Street; View looking north.

Alexander Hamilton Apartments, northeast corner Broadway and 161th Str...

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The Onondaga. South Corner Riveriside Drive and 152nd Street.

The Onondaga. South Corner Riveriside Drive and 152nd Street.

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The Yorkshire. Southeast Corner Broadway and 113th Street.

The Yorkshire. Southeast Corner Broadway and 113th Street.

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No. 1261 Madison Avenue. Northwest Corner Ninetieth Street.

No. 1261 Madison Avenue. Northwest Corner Ninetieth Street.

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The Paterno. Riverside Drive, West One Hundred and Sixteenth Street and Claremont Avenue (Block Front).

The Paterno. Riverside Drive, West One Hundred and Sixteenth Street an...

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The Zenobia. 215-221 West 110th Street - "Cathedral Parkway", opposite Central Park. Between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

The Zenobia. 215-221 West 110th Street - "Cathedral Parkway", opposite...

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The Bonavista. No. 362 Riverside Drive, between 109th and 110th [108th] Streets.

The Bonavista. No. 362 Riverside Drive, between 109th and 110th [108th...

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The Biltmore and The Blenheim. 56-62 West Fifty-eighth Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues.

The Biltmore and The Blenheim. 56-62 West Fifty-eighth Street, between...

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The West View, no. 342 West Seventy-first Street, between West End Avenue and Hudson River.

The West View, no. 342 West Seventy-first Street, between West End Ave...

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The Belvedere, Southwest corner 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue.

The Belvedere, Southwest corner 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue.

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Kriegstrauung des Prinzen Friedrich Sigismund von Preussen, eines Neffen des Kaiserpaares, mit der Prinzessin Marie-Luise zu Schaumburg-Lippe.

Kriegstrauung des Prinzen Friedrich Sigismund von Preussen, eines Neff...

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Der türkische Sultan bei der Rückkehr aus dem Selamlik.

Der türkische Sultan bei der Rückkehr aus dem Selamlik.

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The needy seldom pass'd her door, ...
Bark piles.; Interior of beam house.; J.B. and F.M. Weed & Co's Upper Leather Tannery, Binghamton, N.Y.

Bark piles.; Interior of beam house.; J.B. and F.M. Weed & Co's Upper ...

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Doctor Foster went to Gloster ; A diller, a dollar, a ten o'clock scholar ; There was a piper had a cow.

Doctor Foster went to Gloster ; A diller, a dollar, a ten o'clock scho...

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Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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Auction Sale of 26 Choice Bronx Lots formerly part of the Ogden Estate situate Commerce Ave-West 171st St.

Auction Sale of 26 Choice Bronx Lots formerly part of the Ogden Estate...

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Auction Sale by order of the City of New York, by order of Hon. John H. Delaney, Transit Construction Commissioner

Auction Sale by order of the City of New York, by order of Hon. John H...

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Res. of A. Yund Mill Grove, N.Y. ; Graded School, Alden, N.Y. ; Emile Yund, Mill Grove, Erie County, N.Y. ; J. Parker. ; Medical Office and Residence of Dr. O. P. Crane, Akron, N.Y. ; Res. of Franklin Dole Eden, N.Y. ; Residence of Mr. Isaac N. Fisher, Town of West Seneca.

Res. of A. Yund Mill Grove, N.Y. ; Graded School, Alden, N.Y. ; Emile ...

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Buffalo Fertilizer Works, Babook Street, East Buffalo. ; Iron Sleigh Runners; Hardware Store Tin Shop and Residence of Joseph Kronenberg, N.Y. ; Res. of John Eshelman ; Res. of A. G. Eshelman ; Res. of Alex Burns, Clarence Center ; Res. of Charles Burns, Clarence Center ; Store of J. Eshilman & Co., Dealers in General Mdse. ; Clarence Center Mills, Proprietor, Alexander Burns, Clarence Center, N.Y.

Buffalo Fertilizer Works, Babook Street, East Buffalo. ; Iron Sleigh R...

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A black and white photo of a store window, Small town tackle store. Ohio

A black and white photo of a store window, Small town tackle store. Oh...

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London Terrace news, Vol. 1, no. 4

London Terrace news, Vol. 1, no. 4

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Executor's Sale: Estate of Mary G. Pinkney, by Instructions from Curtis B Pierce, sole surviving Executor

Executor's Sale: Estate of Mary G. Pinkney, by Instructions from Curti...

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London Terrace tatler, Vol. 2, no. 8

London Terrace tatler, Vol. 2, no. 8

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Program for the 1958 revival of Oklahoma!

Program for the 1958 revival of Oklahoma!

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle Long Island automobile guide

Brooklyn Daily Eagle Long Island automobile guide

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Loie Fuller Dance Programme Boston Theater. (p. 13?)

Loie Fuller Dance Programme Boston Theater. (p. 13?)

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The ideal tour: [New England] - Public domain map

The ideal tour: [New England] - Public domain map

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White route book - An old black and white photo of a building

White route book - An old black and white photo of a building

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White route book (before 1920). 1900s Japan, public domain image.

White route book (before 1920). 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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White route book - Public domain vintage travel book

White route book - Public domain vintage travel book

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Umělecký list, Roč. II, čis. 1-2

Umělecký list, Roč. II, čis. 1-2

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The ideal tour: [New England] - Public domain map

The ideal tour: [New England] - Public domain map

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The ideal tour: [New England] - Public domain map

The ideal tour: [New England] - Public domain map

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Locke's good road maps of local and transcontinental automobile routes

Locke's good road maps of local and transcontinental automobile routes

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Helena Modjeska scrapbook Volume 2

Helena Modjeska scrapbook Volume 2

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Helena Modjeska scrapbook Volume 2
Locke's good road maps of local and transcontinental automobile routes

Locke's good road maps of local and transcontinental automobile routes

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History of the New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations

History of the New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Founda...

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The "Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name.: arranged for the piano forte by W. H. Montgomery. Thayer & co., Lith.

The "Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name.: arran...

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Esméralda, musique de Pilati. Valse dansée dans le ballet de La Foire de Beaucaire par Melle. Féli

Esméralda, musique de Pilati. Valse dansée dans le ballet de La Foire ...

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Brigand polka. Composed by Anton Wallerstein. [Lithograph] Bufford & Co's lith. Boston.

Brigand polka. Composed by Anton Wallerstein. [Lithograph] Bufford & C...

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The grotto known as "The School of the Prophets", pt. 6, p. 85

The grotto known as "The School of the Prophets", pt. 6, p. 85

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Arrow collars and Cluett shirts.

Arrow collars and Cluett shirts.

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Old english curve cut pipe tobacco

Old english curve cut pipe tobacco

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Hans Makart: Erste Internationale Kunstausstellung im Künstlerhause, Wien 1882, Pl. 1, [Frontispiece]

Hans Makart: Erste Internationale Kunstausstellung im Künstlerhause, W...

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From 1864 to 1914 ; Fifty years in the Gospel Ministry; Twenty-seven years in the pastorate; sixteen years' active service as Chaplain in the U. S. Army; seven years professor in Wilberforce University; two trips to Europe; a trip in Mexico; By Theophilus Gould Steward; Author of Genesis Re-read, The Colored Regulars, The Haitian Revolution, and other works. [Title page]

From 1864 to 1914 ; Fifty years in the Gospel Ministry; Twenty-seven y...

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Oswiecim, camp of death, Front cover

Oswiecim, camp of death, Front cover

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A sketch from God's description of the " Consequences of Emancipation." Isa.58

A sketch from God's description of the " Consequences of Emancipation....

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Probably the best Negro home in Athens.

Probably the best Negro home in Athens.

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A cluster of blossoms from "Les Sylphides"

A cluster of blossoms from "Les Sylphides"

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The Telephone review, Vol. 20, no. 8, [Front cover]

The Telephone review, Vol. 20, no. 8, [Front cover]

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SEE poster - A red and white poster with the words see

SEE poster - A red and white poster with the words see

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1921 thirty sixth annual exhibition of the architectural league of New York

1921 thirty sixth annual exhibition of the architectural league of New...

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The Chicagoan, July 15, 1926. [Cover]

The Chicagoan, July 15, 1926. [Cover]

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Mrs. Maria P. Williams and her husband.

Mrs. Maria P. Williams and her husband.

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This World Cannot Exist Half Slave And Half Free –  Buy War Bonds

This World Cannot Exist Half Slave And Half Free – Buy War Bonds

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Ringling Bros presenting Schuman's German horse circus poster

Ringling Bros presenting Schuman's German horse circus poster

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The garden from the veranda. The garden façade

The garden from the veranda. The garden façade

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A Harlem "Back to Africa" announcement, Negro Club, New York

A Harlem "Back to Africa" announcement, Negro Club, New York

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Affiche pour le journal illustré "l'Escarmouche".

Affiche pour le journal illustré "l'Escarmouche".

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"How the Balloon Was Launched" - Drawing. Public domain image.

"How the Balloon Was Launched" - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Affiche pour une fabrique de cigares, "Frossard's Cavour Cigars".

Affiche pour une fabrique de cigares, "Frossard's Cavour Cigars".

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TheIncomperable Albini Theatrical Poster

TheIncomperable Albini Theatrical Poster

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Chapter VIII. "The Deadly Poppy Field."

Chapter VIII. "The Deadly Poppy Field."

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Nouvelle affiche pour le "Palais de Glace".

Nouvelle affiche pour le "Palais de Glace".

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Three of diamonds:  Gauger.

Three of diamonds: Gauger.

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The Cleveland leader. Sunday, March 8th, 1896.

The Cleveland leader. Sunday, March 8th, 1896.

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Home of Liberty Life Insurance Company.

Home of Liberty Life Insurance Company.

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Provident Hospital and Nurse-training School, founded in 1891, in the interests and welfare of colored people of Chicago, is the second largest institution of its kind in the north.

Provident Hospital and Nurse-training School, founded in 1891, in the ...

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Publicity photograph of Gracie Emmet as published in the New York Dramatic Mirror, December 23, 1905.

Publicity photograph of Gracie Emmet as published in the New York Dram...

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Affiche pour la "Librairie Romantique".

Affiche pour la "Librairie Romantique".

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Will H. Hendrickson; De Koven Thompson.

Will H. Hendrickson; De Koven Thompson.

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New York Sunday herald. May 24th 1896.

New York Sunday herald. May 24th 1896.

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Der kleine Kreuzer Königsberg, welcher nach tapferem Ringen gegen eine grosse Uebermacht in Ostafrika wrack geschossen wurde.

Der kleine Kreuzer Königsberg, welcher nach tapferem Ringen gegen eine...

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Die Hauptstrasse des Städtchens Sochaczew von wo aus der Vormarsch der Deutschen auf Warschau begann.

Die Hauptstrasse des Städtchens Sochaczew von wo aus der Vormarsch der...

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Baker electric vehicles; Runabout; S chassis.

Baker electric vehicles; Runabout; S chassis.

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Greenbacks. Book magazine poster

Greenbacks. Book magazine poster

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Affiche italienne pour l' "Incandescence par le Gaz, Système Auer"

Affiche italienne pour l' "Incandescence par le Gaz, Système Auer"

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Edward Penfield, Harper's April

Edward Penfield, Harper's April

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Edward Penfield, Harper's May

Edward Penfield, Harper's May

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Fatima opens the blue-closet, and drops the key in her terror.

Fatima opens the blue-closet, and drops the key in her terror.

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Affiche pour Mlle "Camille Stéfani".

Affiche pour Mlle "Camille Stéfani".

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Affiche pour la "Fête des Fleurs de Bagnères-de-Luchon".

Affiche pour la "Fête des Fleurs de Bagnères-de-Luchon".

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