Handbill Collection (page 4)

Recruiting broadside for a Loyalist regiment in Pennsylvania during the American Revolutionary War, 1777
REVOLUTIONARY WAR POSTER. Recruiting broadside for a Loyalist regiment in Pennsylvania during the American Revolutionary War, 1777

American lithograph cartoon, c1832, satirizing the autocratic ways of President Andrew Jackson
KING ANDREW THE FIRST. American lithograph cartoon, c1832, satirizing the autocratic ways of President Andrew Jackson

Presidential Election, 1788
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, 1788. Broadside announcing the resolution of the U.S. Congress, 13 September 1788, calling for the first presidential elections to be held under the newly adopted federal

CIVIL WAR: RECRUITNG, 1861. Civil War recruiting poster, 1861, appealing to recent immigrants to U. S
CIVIL WAR: RECRUITNG, 1861. Civil War recruiting poster, 1861, appealing to recent immigrants to U.S

LEEs SURENDER, 1865. Broadside announcing a victory celebration on Campus Martius in Detroit to celebrate General Lees surrender, 9 April 1865, in the American Civil War

ANTI-DEMOCRAT CARTOON. The Soaped Pole. Satirical cartoon critical of the Democratic Party of Pennsylvania during the gubernatorial election of 1817, published by George Helmbold of Philadelphia

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1840. Broadside for a rally in support of presidential candidate William Henry Harrison, 1840

CIVIL WAR: RECRUITING. Broadside calling for volunteers for the Union Navy

CIVIL WAR: LEEs CAMPAIGN. Poster, June 1863, calling on members of the Pennsylvania Militia to report in Philadelphia in defense against the approaching Confederate army

CHARLESTON: SECESSION 1860. Broadside published by the Charleston Mercury announcing the unanimous adoption by South Carolina of an ordinance of secession, 20 December 1860

SECESSION BROADSIDE, 1860. Broadside published by the Charleston Mercury announcing the unanimous adoption by South Carolina of an ordinance of secession, 20 December 1860

CIVIL WAR: BROADSIDE, 1863. Civil war Union Army recrutiment poster, 1863

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS. Broadside calling for merchants and clerks to defend their shops on the second day of the New York City Draft Riots, 14 July 1863

RECRUITING POSTER, 1861. Broadside calling for volunteers for the Union Army from Rensselaer County, New York, at the outbreak of the Civil War, 1861

LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE. Announcement of the seventh and closing debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, to be held at Alton, Illinois, on 15 October 1858

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1836. An 1836 election broadside from New York State

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1828. One of the anti-Jackson Coffin Handbills

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1840. A handbill of the Freemans ticket of the Liberty Party, 1840

CIRCUS HANDBILL, c1884. Jumbo the elphant featured on an American handbill for Barnum, Bailey and Hutchinson Circus. Wood engraving, c1884

SHORTHAND, 1779. Short Hand made easy. Handbill published by Robert Baldwin, London, 1779

LONDON: DYERs HALL, 1830. View of Dyers Hall on College Street, London, England. Steel engraving, English, 1830, after Thomas Shepherd

ENGLAND: PURITANS, 1647. A religious dissenter (Puritan) and a Presbyterian agree to lay aside the sword. Broadside engraving, 1647

ADVERTISING AGENT, 1888. American engraving, 1888

FRANCE: REVOLUTION OF 1830. French broadside published shortly after, and in commemoration of, the events of 26-29 July 1830

ADVERTISER, 19th CENTURY. The Shirt Man. 19th century English engraving

MORTISED CUT, 19th CENTURY. American typefounders cut for a meeting announcement, 19th century

MINERs TEN COMMANDMENTS. Broadside by James M. Hutchings, 1853, on the California Gold Rush

Balloon event, Charles Green, Macclesfield
Charles Green ballooning poster advertising his 74th ascent, under the patronage of the Mayor and Magistrates, from the Gas Works near Waters Green, Macclesfield

Handbill advertising a silhouette artist
A handbill advertisement promoting the services of Mr Seville, available to cut striking likenesses cut with common SCISSORS in a few seconds, without either Drawing or Machine

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators

RECRUITING BROADSIDE, c1798. Take Notice. American recruiting broadside printed in New Jersey, c1798, encouring all brave, healthy, able bodied

CHOLERA BROADSIDE, 1849. Broadside issued by the New York Sanatory Committee during the cholera epidemic of 1849

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Handbill warning Boston patriots against buying tea, December 2, 1773. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

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Sons of Liberty handbill supporting boycott of British goods in Boston before the Revolutionary War. Woodcut reproduction with watercolor wash

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Paul Revere delivering handbills in a New England village for the Sons of Liberty protesting British colonial policies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

Follow the Swallows, Cooks World Travel Service
Poster or handbill design for Follow the Swallows, with the help of Cooks World Travel Service, showing a flock of swallows in flight

Best Through Cooks, rail and steamer services
Poster or handbill design for Best Through Cooks, travel by British Railways rail and steamer services, showing a Mediterranean beach scene with boats, two wine glasses and a bottle, a green shutter

Skiing on a Shoestring with Thomas Cook
A poster or handbill advertising Skiing on a Shoestring, new low-cost holidays through Thomas Cook. Ski boots, ski poles and skis are arranged in a cartoon-style image

Cooks Continental Coach Tours
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Continental Coach Tours -- see it all so easily! A roll of camera film shows colourful pictures of holiday resorts, and a coach travelling along a road

This way to winter sunshine through Cooks
Illustration on a Thomas Cook poster or handbill -- This way to winter sunshine through Cooks -- with a brightly coloured image of a Mediterranean village, with sea, villas, boats, and a palm tree

Cooks for Winter Sports
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks for Winter Sports, showing a cartoon of a couple skiing downhill, dressed in blue and red ski wear

Disobedience Forum
Handbill issued by the Committee of 100 inviting you to join Bertrand Russell at a Mass Forum on Civil Disobedience against Nuclear weapons

Davenport Leaflet Russia
A handbill for seances in Russia by brothers William and Ira Davenport who pretended to be spirit mediums but were actually clever stage magicians

Excursion Bill
Handbill announcing a two-day trip from Bradford to London, for the purpose of visiting the International Exhibition. A third class return ticket costs ten shilling

Ww2 Salvage Handbill
BOMBS AND BULLETS FROM YOUR DUSTBIN - Every Woman can help to Win the War - every Patriotic household is asked to save every scrap of paper, rags, bottles, empty tins

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"Handbills: A Glimpse into History's Vibrant Stories" Step back in time to the Temperance Movement of 1887, where a handbill published in Kalamazoo, Michigan rallied against the perils of alcohol. Meanwhile, Charles Green's balloon event in Stockport captured imaginations and soared through the skies. The Green brothers took flight with their daring balloon race, as a simple handbill spread excitement and anticipation among spectators. And speaking of journeys, "A Cooks Ticket will take you anywhere, " proclaimed an enticing handbill that promised unforgettable adventures. In darker times, a JFK Treason Poster circulated, fueling conspiracy theories and raising questions about one of America's most tragic moments. On a lighter note, Cooks Nile Steamers invited travelers to explore Egypt's majestic Nile River – an invitation not to be missed. Children became the focus on another poignant handbill from c1917 by the Anti-Saloon League. Titled "Daddys In There, " it shed light on how alcohol abuse affected innocent lives and called for change within society. During the Civil War era, recruitment posters like that of the 22nd Cavalry Regiment showcased patriotism and duty. These powerful handbills inspired brave souls to join forces at Rochester, New York. Humor found its place too when an anti-Russian map emerged in 1904 as part of A Humorous Diplomatic Atlas of Europe and Asia. This satirical piece aimed to entertain while highlighting political tensions during that time. Magic came alive through captivating performances announced on broadsides such as one from Hungary circa 1925 – promising enchantment beyond imagination. Lastly but significantly historic was Haymarket Square's mass meeting in Chicago on May 4th, 1886. An English-German bilingual handbill summoned people together for what would become a pivotal moment in labor history. These diverse glimpses into our past remind us of the power and influence that handbills held.