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Print Depicting the Famous Fight at Odiham Between Humphreys and Mendoza Print Depicting the Famous Fight at Odiham Between Humphreys and Mendoza

Print depicting the famous fight at Odiham between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza. The print shows the fighters and their seconds, and is credited with revolutionizing boxing technique. It is dated circa 1790.

Print of Temple Adath Israel, Louisville, Kentucky Print of Temple Adath Israel, Louisville, Kentucky

Print depicting Temple Adath Israel in Louisville, Kentucky. Created by E. Klauber. A handwritten note on the print indicates it was entered according to the Act of Congress by E. Klauber. The print shows the synagogue as it appeared after it was rebuilt in 1868 following a fire in 1866. The print measures 3.5 x 4.5 inches, excluding borders. It may have been published in *The Occident*.

Simons Brothers Trade Card: 618 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, circa 1885 Simons Brothers Trade Card: 618 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, circa 1885

Trade card for Simons Brothers, located at 618 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Established in 1840. The card features a design including a prince-like boy, two cherubs holding a ring, a coat of arms, and a clock with the numbers 12 and 20. The reverse side includes a calendar for 1890. Circa 1885.

Woodblock Print: Mazeppa Bound to a Horse Woodblock Print: Mazeppa Bound to a Horse

Woodblock print depicting Mazeppa bound to the back of a horse, a scene made famous by Ada Menken's stage performance. Published by Turner & Fisher in Philadelphia and New York, circa 1855.