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545615

Andrew Jackson...

Item #545615

March 19, 1833

EVENING POST, New York City, New York, March 19, 1833



* Andrew Jackson... 

* re:
invitation to visit Hartford, Connecticut...



Page 2 has a reply from the President concerning an invitation from the citizens of Hartford, stating he would visit there soon when his schedule would permit, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.



Other news of the day with ads. 4 pages in nice condition.... See More  

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545214
Item #545214

July 20, 1827

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1827. Page 3 features a report * Hampton Beach--A Hotel has been erected on Boat's Head, near Hampton Beach, in New Hampshire... similar...to ...the Hotel at Nahant ....On the 4th of July...300 persons were provided a... sumptuous dinner at the hotel



Other news of the day includes: "Indians In Canada" "S... See More  

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545211

Future President resigns from the Senate...

Item #545211

March 03, 1836

NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, March 3, 1836.



* John Tyler resigns senate

* Future President

* Early 19th century original




On page 3 under "Mr. Tyler's Resignation" is the text of John Tyler's letter informing the Senate that he has resigned his seat as a Senator from Virginia, signed in type: John Tyler.



Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "The Brooklyn Fire" &q... See More  

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545209
Item #545209

July 08, 1834

ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834



Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of respect..."



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544777

Drownings in the Schuylkill River...

Item #544777

June 20, 1828

BOSTON RECORDER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1828 



* Drowning tragedies...  Schuylkill River... 

* Creek Indians of Georgia... 




Page 3 has a report: "Solemn Warnings.--Nine young men were drowned in the River Schuylkill, near Philadelphia, on the Lord's day, June 1st, while out in a boat on a party of pleasure. On the 8th inst. (Sabbath) Henry Demeritt, aged... See More  

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544766

Collecting newspapers... reference book...

Item #544766

January 01, 1990

"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990)  192 pgs. with dust jacket

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544701

Indian content...

Item #544701

June 14, 1836

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated June 14, 1836.



* Chief Schachipkaka death

* Winnebagoes Indians




A page 2 article reports The Green Bay Intelligencer announces...the death of Schachipkaka, or Decari the White Head, Chief of the Winnebagoes...



It also mentions that 3 days prior to his death he asked to be baptized.



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544660

Civil War era boxing and chess...

Item #544660

May 24, 1862

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 24, 1862.



* Boxing

* Chess




This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "The Ring in England" features the "Conclusion of a Fight Between Gannon and Hatton".  An additional subhead discusses a fight between Cook and Kenny.



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544497

Chess..

Item #544497

March 28, 1857

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.



* Chess




As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled:  "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More  

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544325
Item #544325

June 11, 1817

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 11, 1817



* Long Island Navy depot sought



Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to th... See More  

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544209

Military Journal...

Item #544209

December 20, 1845

MILITARY JOURNAL, New York, December 20, 1845



* Uncommon title...

* United States military periodical...




A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title "Devoted to the interests of the Military Institutions of the Republic" as stated in the masthead. Has various military-related content. Octavo-size, 16 pages.

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542294

John Quincy Adams...

Item #542294

June 19, 1827

NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington D.C., June 19, 1827



* President John Quincy Adams testimonies



Page 2 has an ad headed: "Wanted--300 Cords Of Wood". Ad says proposals "...will be received by the Superintendent of the Treasury Building..." for 150 cords each of Ash and Black Jack wood, plus a few other details.



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542122

Before Carrie Nation...

Item #542122

March 29, 1854

INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, March 29, 1854  Page 2 has a report that says: "The cause of Woman's Rights is making rapid progress in Jeffersonville...On Friday night a number of women broke open a grocery and coffee-house...and demolished all the bottles and barrels containing liquor."

Other news of the day with several ads.

First leaf has a small piece missing i... See More  

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541764

Remains of Stephen Girard to be transferred...

Item #541764

October 29, 1833

EVENING POST, New York City, Oct. 29, 1833



* Stephen Girard remains moved

* Girard College founded




A page 2 report from Philadelphia says:



* "A resolution was adopted by both Councils...instructing the building committee of the Girard College, to cause a vault to be constructed on the premises of that edifice...for the reception of the remains of Stephen Girard; and furthermore, t... See More  

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541668

Famous Methodist minister attracts large crowds...

Item #541668

January 28, 1840

THE MADISONIAN, Washington D.C., Virginia, January 28, 1840 



* John Newland Maffitt...  Methodist preacher... 

* From the Nation's Capital... 




Page 3 has a report: "Religious Excitement in Cincinnati" which says: "Since...early...December, the Rev. J. N. Maffit has been preaching in the Wesleyan Chapel of this city. He delivers four or five sermons...e... See More  

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541667

Early Toledo...

Item #541667

October 26, 1833

EVENING POST, New York, October 26, 1833



* Early Toledo Ohio

* Fort Wayne Indiana




Page 2 has report:



* "Valley Of The Maumee.-- We are informed that the number of emigrants who have settled on the rich lands along the Maumee river...is unprecedentedly great.



We learn by a gentlemen from Vistula, M.T. (a town near the mouth of the Maumee) that the Buffalo and Detroit steamboats... See More  

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541620

Equal Rights...

Item #541620

July 21, 1836

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated July 21, 1836.



* President Martin Van Buren

* Newly formed towns in Mississippi




Page 2 has a letter from the "Democratic Party" of New York to the Vice President concerning "Equal Rights" and opposition to monopolies, containing a "Declaration of Principles", with a reply signed in type: M. Van Buren.



Also a r... See More  

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541513

Discover of lead near the Platte River...

Item #541513

May 14, 1833

EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 14, 1833



* Mississippi River

* Missouri Territory

* Van Buren, Missouri




A page 2 report states that: "...new...discoveries of lead ore have been made upon the east bank of the Mississippi, between the Platte and Grand Rivers, in Iowa County, M.T." Says the ore is of the "best quality" and that 400,000 pounds of lead ore have b... See More  

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541332

Captain Ford... United States Dragoons...

Item #541332

November 18, 1833

EVENING POST, New York, November 18, 1833



* Captain Lemuel Ford

* United States Dragoons of Indiana

* Rocky Mountains expedition




A page 2 report from "Fort Wayne (Ind.)" says that Captain Ford was appointed Captain of the "U. States Dragoons" and directed to raise a company of 70 men in Indiana. Mentions that "next summer" the regiment will be sent on an expl... See More  

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541330

Famous sculptor dies... did reliefs in Capitol building....

Item #541330

September 14, 1833

EVENING POST, New York, September 14, 1833.



* Italian sculptor Enrico Causici death

* 19th century original




On page 2 under "Obituary" is a report stating that the famous sculpture Enrico Causici died at Havana from the Asiatic cholera. Describes him as the "...most successful pupil of the renowned Canova..." and says in part that he "...executed the two basso reli... See More  

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541280

Military Academy at West Point...

Item #541280

January 11, 1827

NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, January 11, 1827



* West Point Military Academy

* Band instructor Willis




A page 3 report says that:



* "...Mr. Willis, the leader and instructor of the Band at the Military Academy at West Point arrived in this city, and he...intends giving a Concert this evening. The musical talents of this gentlemen have been universally admired and particularly his... See More  

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541250

GROWTH & EXPANSION... Indianapolis, Indiana...

Item #541250

April 08, 1826

NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, Virginia, April 8, 1826 



* Early Indianapolis, Indiana population... 

* 19th century original reporting... 




A front page report says: "The town of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, which was laid out in October, 1821, contains, according to a late census, a population of seven hundred and sixty souls; of which, two hundred are le... See More  

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541249

GROWTH & EXPANSION... Cincinnati, Ohio...

Item #541249

May 03, 1833

EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 3, 1833 



* Early Cincinnati, Ohio population...  

* Progress of  the West... 




Page 2 has a report: "Progress Of The West.--The section of land on which Cincinnati is laid out, was bought for forty-nine dollars worth of land warrants! This was in December, 1788. Its population in 1795, was 500; in 1813, 4000; now in 1832... See More  

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541167

Tunnel along the Whitewater Canal...

Item #541167

January 21, 1840

THE MADISONIAN, Washington DC, Jan. 21, 1840.



* General William Henry Harrison for President

* Whitewater Canal tunnel




A page 3 item from a Cincinnati paper says that Gen. Harrison was seen for the first time since the nomination, and that he was involved in the contract of a tunnel along the Whitewater Canal that passes through his farm at North Bend. Mentions that: "We have never se... See More  

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541062

Mummies discovered in Mexico?...

Item #541062

August 04, 1848

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848.  Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become anot... See More  

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540306

Covington & Newport, Kentucky Prints in 1856...

Item #540306

December 20, 1856

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, December 20, 1856  This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Covington KY (2 scenes)" "Newport KY (2 sc
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539430

Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...

Item #539430

September 18, 1839

THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839 



* Charles Dickens... 

* Uncommon title... 




Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More  

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539417
Item #539417

January 01, 1843

Collection of seven receipts dated 1843, most from the "corporation of New York" for various services rendered. Most measure about 3 1/2 by 8 in. some wear at edges, mostly good (see photos).

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539259

From when it was a newspaper... 1829-1830...

Item #539259
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1829-30  This very famous title--much more famous from its 20th century life than its 19th century beginnings--actually started as a newspaper. It wasn't until close to the turn of the century that it became a magazine, filled with photos and illustrations. It began in 1821 making this issue from the earliest period of its life which would end... See More  

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538969

Swiftest steamboat in the world... Robert L. Stevens...

Item #538969

September 08, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 8, 1826

* Steamboat Philadelphia - fastest of its kind

* Harvard Commencement - Luther S. Cushing


Page 3 has a notable report: "The new Steam Boat Philadelphia.--This boat, which was built during the present season...under the supervision of Mr. Robert Stevens, of Hoboken, is the swiftest steam boat in the world. A few days si... See More  

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538726

First baseball game on ice...

Item #538726

February 05, 1861

NEW-YORK TIMES, February 5, 1861  On the back page under Brooklyn News is a report: "A Game of Base Ball Played on Skates Great Crowd Of People--Exciting Scenes." The summary begins: "The long-talked contest for a silver ball, between the Charter Oak and Atlantic Base Ball Clubs, on skates...came off yesterday, on the skating pond in the Eighth Ward, between the Third and ... See More  

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538699

Early Pittsburgh... Smithfield Street Bridge opens...

Item #538699

December 21, 1818

BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, December 21, 1818 



* Very early Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

* Smithfield Street Bridge




A page 2 report says: 



* "A splendid Bridge has been erected over the Monongahela, near Pittsburg. On the first day of its being opened for passengers, the flooring was covered with several thousands delighted inhabitants of Pittsburg. This was the Monongahela Brid... See More  

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538588
Item #538588

February 22, 1816

BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1816.

 

* Early Cincinnati Ohio population increase

* Early 19th century original




A page 2 item headed Population Of Cincinnati says: 



* The population of the town of Cincinnati in Ohio, according to a Census lately taken, is 6498, including 247 blacks and mulattoes. The population in 1810 was only 2320. 



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538548
Item #538548

February 05, 1858

NEW-YORK HERALD, Feb. 5, 1858.

 

* Santa Anna 

* General Gideon Johnson Pillow




The front page has: 



* General Santa Anna And Pillow 

* The Reply of Santa Anna to Pillows Charges--He Reserves the Right to Challenge Pillow. 

Lengthy reply is signed in type: A. L. De Santa Anna. 



Other news of the day includes: "News From Havana" "Spirit

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538373

William Hogarth print...

Item #538373

January 01, 1807

"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra

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538372

William Hogarth print...

Item #538372

May 01, 1807

"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1807



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai

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538371

William Hogarth print...

Item #538371

January 01, 1807

"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1807



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".





William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p

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538319

Another Tenement House Destroyed by a Fire...

Item #538319

March 29, 1860

NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, March 29, 1860



* Another Tenement House Destroyed by Fire...  

* Holocaust To Grasping Landlords... 



Page 3 has: "Shocking Calamity," "Ten Human Being Consumed," "Wild and Frantic Scenes at the Fire," "Melancholy Facts for Consideration at Albany," "Are Not Tenement Houses Full of Voters or V... See More  

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538315

William Hogarth print...

Item #538315

January 01, 1809

"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".





William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p

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538314

William Hogarth print...

Item #538314

November 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po

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538313

William Hogarth print...

Item #538313

July 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra

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538311

William Hogarth print...

Item #538311

May 01, 1809

"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1809



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".

 

William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic

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538310

William Hogarth print...

Item #538310

March 01, 1809

"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".



 

William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realis

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538309

William Hogarth print...

Item #538309

May 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".



 

William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti

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538308

William Hogarth print...

Item #538308

March 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".



 

William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti

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538306

William Hogarth print...

Item #538306

September 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".

 

William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent real

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538305

William Hogarth print...

Item #538305

March 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai

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538304

William Hogarth print...

Item #538304

March 02, 1807

"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 2, 1807



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Evening".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comi

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538301

William Hogarth print...

Item #538301

January 01, 1807

"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1807



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Noon".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comic

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538300

William Hogarth print...

Item #538300

November 01, 1808

"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808



NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry and Idleness".



William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po

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