The upper half of the picture is a man sitting at a table with a skull in his right hand. Also on the table are several open books, a quill pen and other objects. A landscape scene is shown through an open window. On the left of the table are...
Picture of a man holding a flask in both hands. On the table in front of him are an hourglass and a skull. An owl is shown at the top of the sheet. A floral border incorporates grapes, a foxglove plant and a poppy. Drawn by P. P. D.
Picture of a nude woman lying on the ground holding her hands up, with a dog standing next to her and a tree stump in the background. Caption at top "Amo la vita". For Sabattini by A. Baldinelli.
Egyptian scene showing a man and a woman. A serpent is between them. The man is holding a fan and an ankh. A desert scene is shown in the background, and hieroglyphic designs are shown on the borders. Drawn by Uriel Birnbaum.
Publisher: College of...
Picture of a man sitting at a desk typing. On the floor are scattered papers and a wastebasket. To the right is a stack of papers and shelves of books. Two people are sitting in the background. "No. 186" appears at the bottom of sheet. Drawn by...
Picture of a semi-nude woman in a tub. Beside the tub is a pitcher of cold water. A man in a robe is looking at the woman. A salamander is also shown suspended from the roof. Various other objects are shown around the room. Text in German. Drawn...
Picture of the devil driving a plow. Tuberous vegetables are shown scattered on the ground. The plow itself contains a triangle with an eye inside. Drawn by K. R. S.
Picture of two angels holding an inner diamond showing a portal. Text in Spanish. Drawn by R. Abad. The number "101" is shown at the bottom of the sheet.
Picture of a man by a pool holding a fish. He is looking toward a winged woman as she approaches. There are hills in the background and palm trees in the foreground. Border consists of various symbols.
Portrait of an ordinary pharmacist serving people during the Renaissance. Hermann Gelder used a version of the old engraving appearing in Hans Sachs' "Ergentliche Beschreibung aller Stande auf Erden." The original has been attributed to Jost Aman....
Bookplate: Clothing is pulled over the head of a figure that is disrobing in front of an examining table illuminated by a ceiling light. Physician stands at right with his hands behind his back.
Bookplate: Winged cherub surrounded by a decorative frame of foliage holds aloft a candle in his right hand. He pries open the mouth of a serpent with his left hand and right foot.
Picture of a room filled with books (above). A lamp is shown on a table. Text on border: "The Night Is All My Own, Let The Day Be Another's." A caduceus is shown on each side of the border, along with various other objects. Below is a landscape...
Picture showing a rear view of a man bending over holding a rifle. Above the man's head is a goblet with a snake coiled around it. Several animals, including a dog, a rabbit, and a peacock are present. A quarter moon and the spire of a building...
Picture of greenery with sheets of paper in front. Three hands are shown at the top of the sheet. The upper pictures show landscapes scenes. The middle picture shows the owner's initials. Engraved by Fernique and drawn by Henry Andre. Text in...
Picture of a bearded man sitting at a table with an open book and a skull in his left hand. A coat of arms is shown on both sides of the picture. A torch and a caduceus are also present. Drawn by Henry P. Tracy.
Picture of a uroborus surrounding a lighted torch serving as the spine of a book. The book is opened to a page showing a roster of the members of the Book Club. Drawn by H. Tuaspern. Text at bottom: "Series of 1892."
Picture of a man and a woman in medieval dress walking down a street together with other people in the background. At top "Medioevo". Woodcut by Zetti for Gino Sabattini.