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The history of Mason & Dixon's Line : contained in an address delivered by John H.B. Latrobe of Maryland, before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, November 8, 1854

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15107
Author
Latrobe, John H. B.
Date of Publication
1855.
Call Number
974.802 L364
  1 website  
Author
Latrobe, John H. B.
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia]
Publisher
The Society,
Date of Publication
1855.
Physical Description
52 p. ; octavo.
Subjects
Mason & Dixon's line.
Mason-Dixon Line - History.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland - History.
Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania - History.
Addresses - 1854.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.802 L364
Websites
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Holly leaves : Christmas carols and scripture greetings

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2014
Date of Publication
[1800s]
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
E. P. Dutton & Co.
Date of Publication
[1800s]
Physical Description
18 leaves ; color illust. 12.5 cm
Notes
Inscribed on flyleaf: "A[F?]S with HKH's love.
Gilded edges, printed with gold ink. Bound with gold thread.
Transferred from Objects collection 2023. Former accession number: 1977.055.1
Contents
Includes "Good Christian Men Rejoice" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing".
Subjects
Christmas poetry
Carols
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A new spelling book : adapted to different classes of pupils : compiled with a view to render the arts of spelling and reading easy and pleasant to children

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9141
Author
Comly, John,
Date of Publication
1824.
Call Number
810 P544c 1824
Responsibility
by John Comly.
Author
Comly, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Kimber & Sharpless,
Date of Publication
1824.
Physical Description
168 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Spellers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
810 P544c 1824
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The true glory of woman as portrayed in the beautiful life of the Virgin Mary, mother of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9170
Author
Harbaugh, Henry,
Edition
3rd ed.
Date of Publication
[1858?]
Call Number
813 H255
Responsibility
by H. Harbaugh.
Author
Harbaugh, Henry,
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Reformed Church Publication Board,
Date of Publication
[1858?]
Physical Description
263 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Mary, - Blessed Virgin, Saint.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
813 H255
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Guide to the oracles : or, The Bible student's vade-mecum

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9171
Author
Nevin, Alfred,
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
090 L244mu 1857
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Alfred Nevin.
Author
Nevin, Alfred,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
M. Young and Co.,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
341 p. : fold. maps ; 19 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244mu 1857
Websites
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The English reader : or, Pieces in prose and poetry, from the best writers; designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate the most important principles of piety and virtue

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9175
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
1826.
Call Number
817.5 M982e 1826
Responsibility
With a few preliminary observations on the principles of good reading. By Linsley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. Probasco,
Date of Publication
1826.
Physical Description
209 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Readers and speakers
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 M982e 1826
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Godey's lady's book and magazine

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9187
Date of Publication
1854-1882.
Call Number
815 G582
Alternate Title
Lady's book and magazine.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Louis A. Godey,
Date of Publication
1854-1882.
Physical Description
v. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Publication Frequency
Monthly
Dates of Publication
July 1854-Dec. 1882.
Notes
Founded and for many years edited by, L.A. Godey (with Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, 1837-77).
LCHS has vol. 28, 29 (Jan.-Dec. 1844), vol. 55, 56 (Jan. - Dec. 1857), vol. 72,73 (Jan.-Dec. 1866), vol. 80, 81 (Jan.-Dec. 1870).
Subjects
Costume
Additional Author
Godey, Louis Antoine,
Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 G582
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Sequel to the English reader : or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9188
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
1829.
Call Number
817.5 M982L 1829
Responsibility
by Lindley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. Probasco,
Date of Publication
1829.
Physical Description
244 p. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Readers and speakers
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 M982L 1829
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The illustrating mirror; or, A fundamental illustration of Christ's Sermon on the Mount. For all lovers of the truth to examine their faith and to promote their observance of the doctrines of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Translated from the German

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9193
Author
Herr, Johannes,
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
090 L244bar 1858b
Author
Herr, Johannes,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
E. Barr,
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
360 p. 16 cm.
Notes
The R. Theodore Bixlers' Collection of Lancaster Authors.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244bar 1858b
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Der Fröhliche Botschafter, : und vertheidiger der Allgemeinen, oder universal Erlösung

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9209
Date of Publication
1829-1838.
Call Number
090 L244gr 1829-33
Place of Publication
[Marietta, Pa
Publisher
Georg Grosch & Jacob Meyers,
Date of Publication
1829-1838.
Physical Description
8 v. ; 23 cm.
Publication Frequency
Monthly
Dates of Publication
1 Bd., no. 1 (May 1829)-8. Bd. (1838)
Notes
Caption title.
Editors: 1829-1838: G. Grosch and J. Myers.
LCHS has vol.1(May 1829) to vol. 4(April 1933) (4 vols.)
Published in Marietta, Pa. 1829-1834; published in Lancaster, Pa. 1834-1838. (Cf. Yoder, Donald Herbert. Der Fröhliche Botschafter: an early American Universalist magazine. The American-German Review, June 1944, p. 13-16)
Cataloging based on v. 1, no. 1 (May 1829)
Seidensticker p. 243.
Subjects
Universalism
Additional Author
Grosch, George,
Myers, Jacob Martin,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244gr 1829-33
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Introduction to the English reader, or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry : calculated to improve the younger classes of learners, in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virtue : with rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9212
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Edition
2nd Philadelphia ed.
Date of Publication
1803.
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1803
Alternate Title
Selection of pieces, in prose and poetry
Responsibility
by Lindley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Edition
2nd Philadelphia ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Printed by J. Bioren, for Benjamin Johnson, and Jacob Johnson,
Date of Publication
1803.
Physical Description
128 [i.e. 228] p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Readers
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1803
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Chambersburg in the colony and the Revolution : a sketch

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7226
Author
Garrard, Lewis Hector,
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
974.844 H673
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Lewis H. Garrard.
Author
Garrard, Lewis Hector,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott and Co.,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
16, 60 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Half-title: Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania...
Prefixed: Constitution of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, list of subscribers to the Publication fund, etc.
Subjects
Chambersburg (Pa.) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.844 H673
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A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7340
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1850.
Call Number
629.13322 W812
Responsibility
By John Wise ...
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.A. Speel,
Date of Publication
1850.
Physical Description
xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."
Access Restrictions
Restricted acess;
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloon ascensions
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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Map of the township of Manor, Lancaster County, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7488
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
974.815 MANO 102
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
R. & H. F. Bridgens,
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
1 map photograph 30 x 46 cm.
Notes
Includes inset map of Millerstown and Borough of Washington, and 13 pictures of area farms and buildings.
Has landowners' names.
This is a reduced photographic cop of original wall map.
Subjects
Landowners - Pennsylvania - Manor (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Real property - Pennsylvania - Manor - Manor (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township)
Manor (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - Maps.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 MANO 102
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[Court Records Dealing With Iron Industry (Coleman vs Grubb)]

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7519
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lebanon County)
Date of Publication
1858-1873.
Call Number
347.0770262 G855d
347.0770269 G855d
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lebanon County)
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.],
Date of Publication
1858-1873.
Notes
Also see volume with call number 347.0770269 G885 in the Rare Books Collection.
Also see volume with call number 347.0770269 G885e in the Rare Books Collection.
Between Robert W. Coleman, and Edward B Grubb and Clement B. Grubb.
Court records of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Lebanon Country and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Middle District,along with the will and codicil of Robert Coleman dated May 13, 1825.
Library has a second copy through page p. 299.
Subjects
Coleman family.
Grubb family.
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania
Additional Author
Coleman, Robert W.,
Coleman, William L.
Grubb, Edward B.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
347.0770262 G855d
347.0770269 G855d
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John Hoff, his book of new clocks made and sold Lancaster 1800

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7520
Author
Hoff, John,
Date of Publication
1800-1814.
Call Number
681 H698 Oversize
Author
Hoff, John,
Date of Publication
1800-1814.
Physical Description
59 p.; 33 cm.
Notes
Account book from 1800 to 1816.
Photocopy of original manuscript.
Pagination added by later hand.
Original in LCHS Archives.
Subjects
Hoff, John, - 1733-1816.
Clock and watch makers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
681 H698 Oversize
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Partition. Coleman vs. Grubb. Argued and decided in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg. June term, 1852

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12469
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court.
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
340 C692
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court.
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia]
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
168, 126 p. 24 cm.
Subjects
Cornwall Ore Bank.
Additional Author
Coleman, Robert W.
Coleman, William L.
Grubb, Edware B.
Grubb, Clement B.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
340 C692
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The American ladies and gentleman's manual of elegance, fashion, and true politeness

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12495
Author
Day, Charles William,
Date of Publication
1855.
Call Number
395 D273
Responsibility
by Charles William Day.
Author
Day, Charles William,
Place of Publication
Auburn : Rochester
Publisher
Alden ; Beardsley,
Date of Publication
1855.
Physical Description
154 p. ; 16 cm.
Notes
Cover title: The book of fashion, and true politeness; half-title: Hints on etiquette.
"This work was originally published in London, where it had gone through twenty-two editions, and has been made the standard of modern society in England."
Subjects
Etiquette.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
395 D273
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The knout, a tale of Poland

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12573
Date of Publication
[c1856]
Call Number
891.893 S125
Responsibility
Tr. from the French, by Mrs. J. Sadlier.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
P. F. Cunningham
Date of Publication
[c1856]
Physical Description
260 p. 17 cm.
Notes
Contains Mary Rettew bookplate.
Subjects
Poland - History - Revolution, 1830-1832 - Fiction.
Additional Author
Sadlier, Mary Anne Madden,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
891.893 S125
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Unpartheyisches gesang-buch, enthaltend geistreiche lieder und psalmen zum allgemeinen gebrauchen des wahren gottesdienstes. Auf begehren der Brüderschaft der Mennonisten gemeinen, aus vielen liederbüchern gesammelt. Mit einem dreyfachen register

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12654
Edition
3. verb. Aufl., mit einem anhang.
Date of Publication
1820.
Call Number
090 L244b 1820
Edition
3. verb. Aufl., mit einem anhang.
Place of Publication
Lancaster [Pa.]
Publisher
Gedruckt bey Johann Bär,
Date of Publication
1820.
Physical Description
2 v. in 1. 19 cm.
Notes
With music.
The psalter and the hymnal are separately paged; the hymnal has special t.-p.
Subjects
Mennonites
Hymns, German.
Additional Corporate Author
Mennonites.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244b 1820
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