Neujahrs-Wunsch des Herumträgers des Lancaster Adlers, an seine Kunden, bey dem Eintritt des Jahrs 1829.
Title
Neujahrs-Wunsch des Herumträgers des Lancaster Adlers, an seine Kunden, bey dem Eintritt des Jahrs 1829
Description
Verse in ten unnumbered stanzas; first line: Glück zu! ihr Werthen Kunden mein,., Caption title., Presumably printed late in 1828 by Jacob Baab and Herman W. Villee, printers of the Lancaster Adler, for distribution on or about New Year's Day., Verse printed in two columns divided by a column of type ornaments; printed area, including arched ornamental border, measures 35.7 x 23.3 cm., Not in Shoemaker., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1828]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1828 Neujahrs 9519.F (Roughwood)
Geburt- und Tauf-zeugniss. : Den beiden christlichen Ehegatten: [blank] und seiner ehelichen Hausfrau [blank] geborne [blank] ist ein [blank] zur Welt geboren, den [blank] Tag im [blank] im Jahre unseres Herrn ein tausend acht hundert und [blank] (18[blan
Title
Geburt- und Tauf-zeugniss Den beiden christlichen Ehegatten: [blank] und seiner ehelichen Hausfrau [blank] geborne [blank] ist ein [blank] zur Welt geboren, den [blank] Tag im [blank] im Jahre unseres Herrn ein tausend acht hundert und [blank] (18[blank]). Dieses Kind ist geboren in [blank], in [blank] County, im Staate [blank] Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika, und erhielt durch die heilige Taufe den Namen [blank] am [blank] Tag im [blank] im Jahre 18[blank] von [blank] Namen der Tauf-Zeugen: [blank]
Description
Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 33.3 x 23.2 cm, Library Company copy completed in MS. for Maria Wetzel, born Feb. 17, 1860 in Mahatongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Regina Schneider Wetzel, baptized March 18, 1860 by Rev. Isaac Stiely., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[not after 1860]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare $Am 1860 Gebur 11397.F (Doret)
The Pennsylvania cyclone. / Composed and sung by Bessel and Harvey, authors of Mud Run disaster, Whitechapel murders, Wreck of the Allentown, Whiteling poisoning case, Fairmount Park mystery, &c.
Title
The Pennsylvania cyclone
Description
Verse in four unnumbered stanzas; first line: The shadows of death are upon us, and a calamity has occurred,., On Jan. 9, 1889, a tornado swept over Reading, Pa., destroying the Grimshaw Silk Mill and the Reading Railroad paint shop, killing 17 and injuring more than 100 people., Printed area, including mourning border, measures 25.3 x 19.8 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Bessel, Fred
Date
[1889?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1889 Bessel 112042.O (Roughwood)
Sunday school hymns. To be sung by the children at the grand gathering, June 13th, 1868.
Title
Sunday school hymns. To be sung by the children at the grand gathering, June 13th, 1868
Description
Caption title., Without music., Hymns printed in two columns divided by a single rule; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 31.0 x 14.2 cm., Contents: The happy land -- The Sunday school army -- Beautiful river -- Dismission., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1868]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1868 Sunday 17239.Q (Roughwood)
Teachers' local institute.
Title
Teachers' local institute
Description
Signed: J. O. Knauss, County Superintendent and Chairman Ex. Committee., Printed area measures: 15.8 x 11.1 cm., Held at Seiberlingsville Church, Weissenberg Township, Lehigh County, on Saturday December 22nd, 1877., "Members will be at liberty to express their views in either the English or the German language.", Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1877.]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1877 Teachers' 106024.D (Roughwod)
Record of birth & baptism : Unto these two parents: [blank] and his wife [blank] a daughter of [blank] was born a [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year of our Lord 18[blank] This child was born in [blank] county of [blank] state of [blank] was
Title
Record of birth & baptism Unto these two parents: [blank] and his wife [blank] a daughter of [blank] was born a [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year of our Lord 18[blank] This child was born in [blank] county of [blank] state of [blank] was baptized by [blank] and received the name of [blank] Witness: [blank]
Description
At foot: +27., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 23.5 x 31.0 cm., Library Company copy hand-colored; completed in MS. for Lydian Wolfskill (later Artz), born Dec. 13, 1866 in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, Pa., daughter of John and Elizabeth Mesner Wolfskill, baptized by Daniel Hertz, witness Elizabeth Wolfskill., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[not after 1866]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1866 Record 9533.F (Roughwood)
Record of birth & baptism. : To these two parents: as [blank] and his wife [blank] a daughter of [blank] was born a [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year of our Lord 18[blank] This child was born in [blank] in [blank] county, in the state of [
Title
Record of birth & baptism To these two parents: as [blank] and his wife [blank] a daughter of [blank] was born a [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year of our Lord 18[blank] This child was born in [blank] in [blank] county, in the state of [blank] in North America; was baptized by the Rev'd. [blank] and received the name of [blank] Witnesses: [blank]
Description
Printed area, including color-printed ornamental border, measures 35.5 x 26.4 cm., Library Company copy completed in MS. for Tyrus Franklin Zerbe, born Aug. 8, 1873 in Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pa., son of George and Mary Donmoyer Zerbe; he was baptized by Rev. Elias S. Henry Oct. 26, 1873, with Adam and Sarah Donmoyer Lengel as witnesses., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[not after 1873]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1873 Record 9637.F (Roughwood)
Certificate of promotion. : This may certify, that [blank] by diligent attention to study, and punctual attendance at school, has made such proficiency in the studies of [blank] department as entitles [blank] to a promotion to a higher grade; and by [blan
Title
Certificate of promotion This may certify, that [blank] by diligent attention to study, and punctual attendance at school, has made such proficiency in the studies of [blank] department as entitles [blank] to a promotion to a higher grade; and by [blank] correct deportment and exemplary conduct, has merited the esteem and affectionate regard of [blank] teachers. In consideration of which, this certificate is granted by the board of directors, as a testimonial of their approbation and favour
Description
Printed on rose-colored paper; printed area, including ornamental border, measures 16.4 x 22.2 cm., Library Company copy completed in MS. May 24, 1840 for Miss Mary Shertz, signed by John Mathiot., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Lancaster (Pa.), School Board
Date
[1840]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1840 Lanca 112040.O (Roughwood)
Geburts und Taufschein. : Diesen beyden Ehegatten, als: [blank] und seiner ehelichen Hausfrau [blank] geborne [blank] ist ein [blank] zur Welt geboren, den [blank] Tag [blank] im Jahre unsers Herrn, 18[blank] Diese [blank] ist geborne in [blank] in [blank
Title
Geburts und Taufschein Diesen beyden Ehegatten, als: [blank] und seiner ehelichen Hausfrau [blank] geborne [blank] ist ein [blank] zur Welt geboren, den [blank] Tag [blank] im Jahre unsers Herrn, 18[blank] Diese [blank] ist geborne in [blank] in [blank] Caunty, im Staat [blank] in Nord Amerika; und erhielt durch die Heil. Taufe den Namen [blank] den [blank] Tag [blank] im Jahre 18[blank] von dem Ehrw. Hrn. [blank] Die Tauf-Zeugen waren: [blank] [blank]
Description
Putto with letter and posthorn at head; angels and birds flanking text; with type-set verse; printed area measures 36.9 x 30.5 cm, Library Company copy hand colored; completed in MS. for Martin Kelchner, son of Jacob and Anna Sheirer Kelchner, born April 11, 1841 in Richmond Township, Berks Co., Pa., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[not after 1841]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare $Am 1841 Gebur 11405.F (Doret)
Doctor Laroch's von Paris, ächte Pillen für die rhumatischen Uebel, &c. : Das schäzbarste Hülfsmittel fur Rhumatismus, rhumatische Gicht, scorbutische Umstäde, &c. Auszug ans einem Brief des Doctoren Laroche in Paris, an den Doctor M. Lechleitner in Lanca
Title
Doctor Laroch's von Paris, ächte Pillen für die rhumatischen Uebel, &c Das schäzbarste Hülfsmittel fur Rhumatismus, rhumatische Gicht, scorbutische Umstäde, &c. Auszug ans einem Brief des Doctoren Laroche in Paris, an den Doctor M. Lechleitner in Lancaster, Pa
Description
Advertisement, testimonials, and directions for use of Dr. Laroche's rheumatism pills, available from his agent, Dr. M. Lechleitner, in Lancaster, Pa., Dated from typographic evidence., Printed area measures 20.3 x 18.2 cm., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Laroche, Dr.
Date
[between 1830 and 1850?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1830 Laroche 15124.Q(Roughwood)
Watchman's address on the return of Christmas, 1851.
Title
Watchman's address on the return of Christmas, 1851
Description
Verse in fifty-six lines; first line: Now Christmas dawns, the season dear., Caption title., At head of title is a woodcut eagle with the banner: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year., The poems is printed in two columns divided by a wavy rule., At foot is a woodcut of a watchman on a snowy night, along with "Counting house almanac" for 1852, "Solar and lunar eclipses for the year, 1852," and "Regulations of the state house bell in case of fire.", Printed area, including arched ornamental border, measures 43.5 x 26.6 cm., Library Company copy pasted to a 20th-century hand-painted sign advertising: Sermons by the Redemptorist preacher Rev. Andrew L. Doran, ..., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
[1851]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1851 Watch 9521.F (Roughwood)