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An engraving depicting the arrest of Andries Langedul. The image shows Langedul seated on a porch witha Bible open on his lap, the open door behind him showing his family inside the house, as a man accompanied by guards approaches him from the street.

An engraving depicting the arrest of Andries Langedul. The image shows Langedul seated on a porch witha Bible open on his lap, the open door behind him showing his family inside the house, as a man accompanied by guards approaches him from the street.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of a figure, possibly of Martin Luther, dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of a figure, possibly of Martin Luther, dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book. Surrounding the monk is a separate woodcut border featuring cherubs and Wild Men in trees and the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire at the bottom.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book. Surrounding the monk is a separate woodcut border featuring cherubs and Wild Men in trees and the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire at the bottom.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A decorative woodcut depicting a cherub surrounded by a globe, paper, a bust, books, an artist's palette, and plants.

A decorative woodcut depicting a cherub surrounded by a globe, paper, a bust, books, an artist's palette, and plants.

An engraving depicting a portrait of Poggio Bracciolini hanging in a window above a stack of books on the windowsill with the city of Florence in the distance.

An engraving depicting a portrait of Poggio Bracciolini hanging in a window above a stack of books on the windowsill with the city of Florence in the distance.

An engraving depicting the angel, Gabriel, appearing to Mary and informing her that she is carrying the child of God.

An engraving depicting the angel, Gabriel, appearing to Mary and informing her that she is carrying the child of God.

An engraving depicting a portrait of John Wycliffe framed in a laurel wreath with a pile of books and papers being burned, representing the declaration by the Council of Constance that his works should be burned.

An engraving depicting a portrait of John Wycliffe framed in a laurel wreath with a pile of books and papers being burned, representing the declaration by the Council of Constance that his works should be burned.

A note from Robert Paine to Thomas Stringfield directing Stringfield to preach in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro before attending the Quarterly Meeting, requesting that he manage Paine's Black class in Shelbyville, directing him to collect (but not read) any correspondence directed to Paine, providing directions for accounting for and selling an order of books, and requesting that Stringfield arrange for some of Paine's clothes to be sent to him.

A note from Robert Paine to Thomas Stringfield directing Stringfield to preach in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro before attending the Quarterly Meeting, requesting that he manage Paine's Black class in Shelbyville, directing him to collect (but not read) any correspondence directed to Paine, providing directions for accounting for and selling an order of books, and requesting that Stringfield arrange for some of Paine's clothes to be sent to him.

An engraving depicting the execution of Joriaen Simons, Clement Dirks, and Marie Joris. The image shows the two figures being burnt at the stake (left) and a crowd of people rescuing books, which had belonged to Simons, from a fire.

An engraving depicting the execution of Joriaen Simons, Clement Dirks, and Marie Joris. The image shows the two figures being burnt at the stake (left) and a crowd of people rescuing books, which had belonged to Simons, from a fire.

An engraving depicting a portrait of Jean Gerson placed above a pen and ink well, a galero, a dog, a book, and a crest featuring a cherub, stars, and moon.

An engraving depicting a portrait of Jean Gerson placed above a pen and ink well, a galero, a dog, a book, and a crest featuring a cherub, stars, and moon.

A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.

A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway returning a book she had borrowed, sharing her thoughts on the contents, and asking if Miss Galloway would like to visit the following day or if Sarah might visit her instead.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting her know how the rest of their trip went, asking if they could pass along her thanks to Esther (sister) for the book on tropical medicine, describing Esther Louise and Steed's well being and development, mentioning a visit to the Milk family to celebrate their daughter Ann's second birthday, sharing some of the movies she and Morrell have seen recently (The Bigamist and The Rose Tattoo), and reporting on how their garden is faring.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting her know how the rest of their trip went, asking if they could pass along her thanks to Esther (sister) for the book on tropical medicine, describing Esther Louise and Steed's well being and development, mentioning a visit to the Milk family to celebrate their daughter Ann's second birthday, sharing some of the movies she and Morrell have seen recently (The Bigamist and The Rose Tattoo), and reporting on how their garden is faring.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible. This woodcut appears on the title page of the German translation of Luther's work De captivitate Babylonica ecclesiae praeludium.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible. This woodcut appears on the title page of the German translation of Luther's work De captivitate Babylonica ecclesiae praeludium.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible. This woodcut appears on the title page of Luther's work De captivitate Babylonica ecclesiae praeludium.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible. This woodcut appears on the title page of Luther's work De captivitate Babylonica ecclesiae praeludium.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, and flanked by two decorated pillars. Appears to be done after the woodcut portrait by Hans Baldung.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, and flanked by two decorated pillars. Appears to be done after the woodcut portrait by Hans Baldung.

A woodcut full-body portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.