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Map of St. Augustine, Florida from the Jay I. Kislak Collection
This view of St. Augustine is the earliest engraving of any locality that is now in the United States. The English fleet lies at anchor, the infantry troops having disembarked and are attacking the Spanish settlement on May 28 and 29, 1586. To see more, visit the online exhibit of
The Cultures and History of the Americas; the Jay I. Kislak Collection.
The Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana
This extensive collection of Lincolniana is now available online from the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. |
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