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The recaptured Africans...
Item #690624
June 06, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1860 Inside page column heads include: "Debate on the Kansas and Army Bills in the Senate" "The Slave Trade" "The Recaptured Africans To Be Returned" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Camanche Iowa & Albany Il tornado disasters...
Item #660613
June 07, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1860
* Camanche, Iowa & Albany, Illinois
* Tornado disasters
The front page has a report headed: "The Terrible Tornado" "The Towns of Camanche, Iowa, And Albany, Ill., Entirely Destroyed..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice.... See More
Reacting to Sumner's "Barbarism of Slavery" speech...
Item #690615
June 07, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 7, 1860 Just a few days following Charles Sumner's historic & impassioned anti-slavery speech "the barbarism of slavery", reaction from fellow Congressmen is reported in this newspaper.
One article: "The Republican Press on Sumner's Speech" has near the beginning: "...all agree in opinion about Sumner's speech...With singular un... See More
Pyramid Lake War... On Lincoln's Presidential campaign...
Item #690616
June 08, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1860
* First Battle of Pyramid Lake
* Paiute Indians - William Ormsby
* Numaga - Nixon, Nevada
* Abraham Lincoln's campaign
Page 5 has reporting headed: "Additional From Carson Valley" "The Battle with the Indians at Pyramid Lake" and: "Lincoln & the Mexican War".
Page 10 has: "The Presidential Campaign" "... See More
Map of Two Sicilies, Italy... Cities of Messina and Naples...
Item #172370
June 09, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 9, 1860 Full front pg. illus. of "General Giuseppe Garibaldi." Inside contains a "Map of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The City of Messina, in Sicily." Large illus. spanning across the bottom of two pgs. of "General View of the City of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius in the Distance." 1/2 pg. illus. of the "E... See More
Japan visits the United States... Arctic expedition...
Item #676040
June 09, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 9, 1860 Not just the front page but several pages inside have prints concerning the visit of the Japanese Ambassadors to the United States and the White House.
Also within is an article: "Correspondence Between Heenan and Sayers", the famous boxers of the era. And several prints and an article concerning the Arctic Expedition, including a prin... See More
Capture of a slave ship... Lincoln offered as a compromise candidate for President...
Item #602895
June 21, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire"
* African slave trade print fame
Page 2 has small one column headings: "The Captured Slaver" "Reception Of The Negroes At Key West--How They Fare" This is a notable slave ship, made somewhat famous by the print of it found in the June 2, 1860 issue of Harper's Weekly.
Other news of the day. Com... See More
The Japanese Embassy...
Item #172374
June 23, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, June 23, 1860 Ftpg. has 6 comic scenes on: "The Derby Day" at Epsom Downs. Very nice fullpg. print: "Epsom Racecourse--The Coming In" showing the race in progress. Quarterpg: "Tommy" of the Japanese Embassy. Four dramatic illus. of: "The Great Tornado" in Camanche, Iowa & Albany City, Illinois. Fullpg. shows: '... See More
Garibaldi...
Item #172376
June 30, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, June 30, 1860 There is a fullpg: "Departure of Garibaldi & His Followers from Genoa". A decorative dblpgctrfld: "Ball Given by the City of New York to the Japanese Embassy". One-third pg has: "The Royal Palace at Palermo".
Complete in 16 pages.
Extolling the virtues of Abraham Lincoln, candidate for President...
Item #683313
June 30, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 30, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as a Republican candidate
Page 7 has: "Judge Bates's Letter In Support of Lincoln" datelined from St. Louis. It takes over two columns and is a great letter extolling the virtues of the Republican candidate for President. This is a wonderful and lengthy letter on how Lincoln's views differs from the Democratic platfor... See More
Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for the presidency...
Item #685015
June 30, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, June 30, 1860
* Stephen Douglas
* Democrat nomination
* vs. Abraham Lincoln
Page 3 has a nice report headed: "From the Pike's Peak Gold Mines" and page 5 has over a half column report headed: "Judge Douglas's Letter of Acceptance" which concerning his nomination for the presidency. It is signed by him in type: S. A. Douglas.
Eight pa... See More
Item #151292
July 07, 1860
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1860 A page 6 report headed: "From the Pike's Peak Region" gives details about the Indians, the topography, various communities, and the impact of the gold discoveries. Takes nearly a column. In good condition.
Great Eastern Steamship...
Item #172378
July 07, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 7, 1860 Dramatic dblpgctrfld: "Great Eastern Steamship Coming up the Narrows Into the Harbor of New York". Ftpg. shows: "Torture of the Tourniquet as Practiced in the Prisons in Sicily". On page has two illustrations: "The Boys of Palermo Welcoming Garibaldi" and "Garbaldi's Camp Near Palermo, In Sicily".
Co... See More
Fourth of July...
Item #172380
July 14, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 14, 1860 Nice ftpg. illustration: "Diagram of the Eclipse of the Sun on July 18, 1860" plus text. Nice fullpg: "Uniforms of the 7th Regiment N.Y. State Militia". Fullpg: "The 4th of July--80 Years Ago" & "The 4th of July--Nowadays", both being displayable.
Complete in 16 pages.
A "steam-wagon" in 1860...
Item #557538
July 14, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1860
* Early steam wagon
* Pre civil war from our nation's capital
On page 2 under "Steam-Wagon In San Francisco" is a vivid account of a demonstration of a "steam-wagon" in San Francisco. The account also describes the steam-wagon in detail, mentioning that the vehicle "...weighs about ten tons. The driving w... See More
Boxing champion John C. Heenan...
Item #617381
July 16, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1860
* American boxer John C. Heenan
* Boxing champion welcome home
The front page has an article headed: "The Return Of Heenan" "The Champion Of The World At Home" "The Bencia Boy On Staten Island" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Premier lodging at Cape May...
Item #621145
July 18, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1860
* Cape May, New Jersey ad
* Pre-civil war era
* Premier lodging at the Jersey Shore
The front page has an ad headed: "Columbia House, Cape Island, Cape May, New Jersey". The ad says: "This large, first class Hotel, will be open for the reception of guests on 25th, June, 1860. The house has been comple... See More
Proposals sought for expanding the Capitol...
Item #557500
July 20, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1860
* United States Capital building extension notice
* Pre civil war original
* From our Nation's captial
A front page notice headed "United States Capitol Extension" states that proposals "...will be received...until noon...the 21st of August...for furnishing and putting up the iron ceilings of... See More
1860 Great Meteor shower... Fireball meteors...
Item #686830
July 22, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1860
* Earth-grazing meteor procession
* Fireball meteors
The front page has an article headed: "The Meteor Of Friday Night" "Its Brilliancy and Its Great Distance from the Earth" "All Sorts Of Accounts" and more with small illustration. Text takes up 4 full columns on the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
City of Messina... Chicago Zouaves...
Item #172384
July 28, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 28, 1860 Very nice fullpg: "The Chicago Zouaves Executing Their Drill in New York". Two fullpg. prints: "The Spirits Abroad--The Spirit of Disunion" and "The Spirit of Union". Great fullpg. view of: "The City of Messina, Sicily". Bkpg. cartoon concerning the Chicago Zouaves.
Complete in 16 pages.
Summer Resorts... Mauch Chunk & more....
Item #617382
July 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1860
* Summer resorts in America
* Early Mauch Chunk description
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Watering Places" with many subheads including: "Mauch Chunk" and much more. Text takes up over 3 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More
The meteor of July 20...
Item #172386
August 04, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, August 4, 1860 Three large front pg. illus. pertaining to "The Meteor" including "The Meteor of July 20, as seen by J.A. Adams, Esq., at Saratoga Springs," "The Meteor as seen by S.P. Avery, Esq., at Brooklyn," and "The Meteor as seen by J. M'Nevin, Esq., Near Bedford, Long Island." Inside: Two diagrams Pertaining... See More
The Great Eastern...
Item #172388
August 11, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 11, 1860 Inside: 18 small illus. pertaining to "Reminiscences of a visit to the "Great Eastern," by Our Artist July 28, 1860." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The City of Halifax, Nova Scotia." Full pg. illus. containing five smaller illus. pertaining to "Stray Leaves from the Sketchbook of a Lady at Newport." Seven small illus... See More
Montreal, Canada...
Item #172390
August 18, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1860 Ftpg. shows: 'Our Central Park--The Iron Bridge over the Skating Pond'. Halfpg: 'Dheir-El-Kamar, In Syria' Dblpgctrfld. has three: 'General Views of the City of Montreal, Canada' with text. A full page has an illustration: "A Horse Congress--Delegates From the Four Quarters of the Globe".
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Brooklyn vs. New York - Baseball in 1860...
Item #222042
August 21, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1860 This issue features the reviews of two games between Brooklyn and New York (Excelsior vs. Empire, and Mutual vs. Atlantic). A box score for each event accompanies the text. Additional articles are printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the time.
Complete in 8 pages, gen
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Complete in 8 pages, gen
The slave trade in 1860...
Item #649871
August 25, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1860 The front page has: "The Slave-Trade" "Case of Achorn--Decision Rendered--The Captain and Mate Discharged." The report includes the text of the decision (see).
Eight pages, binding slits at the spine, minor printing flaw to the ftpg., otherwise good.
Prince of Wales' visit to Canada... Honors to boxer John Heenan...
Item #675098
August 25, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 25, 1860 The full front page is a print of: "Sir Edmund W. Head, Governor-General of Canada". Additionally, inside has 5 prints relating to the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada.
A very nice full page print: "Grand Festival Reception to John C. Heenan, at Jones's Wood...On His Return to America After His Celebrated Conte... See More
Much on the Presidential election of 1860... The Pony Express...
Item #693435
August 25, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 25, 1860 Page 4 has a lengthy list of news items under: "THE PONY EXPRESS" with a dateline of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Over half of page 7 is taken up with much on the: "Political War" which has much commentary on the coming Presidential election, presented state-by-state, with much mention of Abraham Lincoln as well.
Eight pages, slightly irregul... See More
Manhattan vs. Harlem - Baseball in 1860...
Item #222045
August 31, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1860 This issue features the reviews of three Baseball games: Manhattan vs. Harlem, Eckford vs. Newburgh, and Brooklyn vs. New York. A box score for each event accompanies the text. Additional articles are printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering events of the time.
Complete in 8 pages, gene
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Complete in 8 pages, gene
The Ohio Holy Stone...
Item #172394
September 01, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1860 Ftpg. has three small prints re: "The Ohio Holy Stone--Great Circular Mound Near Newark, Ohio". Two-thirds pg: "City of Damascus, Syria". Fullpg. shows fireworks upon completion of the Victoria Bridge in Montreal, Canada. Fullpg: "Durham & Devon Cows". Another print is: "Proposed New Parliament Buildings ... See More
Sam Houston withdraws as a candidate for President...
Item #223024
September 03, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1860
* Letter signed by Sam Houston withdrawing from the Presidential race
* Letter signed by Sam Houston withdrawing from the Presidential race
Page 2 contains an article headed:
* "Letter from Sam Houston Withdrawing from the Canvass" datelined Austin, Aug. 18. The letter begins: "To my friends in the United States. I withdraw my name from the list of candidates for the Presidency..." with the full text shown
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* "Letter from Sam Houston Withdrawing from the Canvass" datelined Austin, Aug. 18. The letter begins: "To my friends in the United States. I withdraw my name from the list of candidates for the Presidency..." with the full text shown
City of Toronto, Canada... Public Square at Cleveland...
Item #172396
September 08, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1860 The ftpg has: "A Group of Druses in Lebanon". Fullpg. with 3 "Panoramic Views of the City of Toronto, Canada". Nice dblpgctrfld. has various vignettes on "Public Sq. at Cleveland, Ohio with the Perry Statue" & more on O.H. Perry. Small illus: "The Virgin, an Instrument of Torture", halfpg print: The ... See More
Tragedy of the steamer Lady Elgin...
Item #685016
September 10, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 10, 1860
* Lake Michigan disaster
* Steamship PS Lady Elgin
Page 4 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report on the sinking of the Lady Elgin with column heads: "FEARFUL CALAMITY" "Collision on Lake Michigan" "The Steamer Lady Elgin Sunk" "300 Lives Lost" and more.
This was was called "one of the greatest marine ... See More
William Hazard Perry monument...
Item #617715
September 11, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 11, 1860
* William Hazard Perry
* Battle of Lake Erie victory
* Monument dedication
Page 11 has an article headed: "OUR NAVAL VICTORIES" "Inauguration of the Perry Monument at Cleveland, Ohio" "Thirty Thousand People on the Ground" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up over three full columns.
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Item #539029
September 15, 1860
The Illustrated London News, London, dated September 15, 1860 (print only)
This is a print only entitled "Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia."
The map size is approximately 22 x 15.5 inches.
Two items on Abe Lincoln...
Item #691148
September 18, 1860
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, Sept. 18, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln for President notice & MORE
The front page has a curious article: " 'Old Abe' and 'Valentine' " which begins: "I trust it will not bee necessary for friend Jones to fall witnesses to prove that Mr. Lincoln did not steal sixteen dollars worth of steel pens when he removed from Indiana... See More
Great account of early travel in Colorado...
Item #693479
September 20, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 20, 1860 Page 3 has most go a column taken up with: "From The Rocky Mountains" which is a great letter from Tarrygall, Colorado, reading much like an early travelogue on a journey from near Pike's Peak. Very descriptive.
Also on page 3 is: "Gen. Walker's Filibuster Expeditions" which relates to the Filibuster War involving American merc... See More
Francesco II., The King of Naples...
Item #172400
September 22, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1860 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "Francesco II., The King of Naples." Inside: 1/4 pg. illus. of "Columbia Making Her Toilet to Receive the Prince" and 1/2 pg. of "Columbia's Welcome". 1/2 pg. illus. of "Rev. William Wood Stamp, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, England, for 1860-1861." 1/2 pg. ill... See More
Much baseball reporting... Planet, the famous race horse...
Item #675290
September 22, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 22, 1860 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. The front page has a nice print of the horse: "Planet...", the very famous race horse.
An inside page has a heading: "Base Ball" which contains 14 box scores.
Complete in 16 pages, decorative masthead, minor margin wear, good condition.... See More
1860 Wilmington, North Carolina... Period Ads...
Item #567352
September 24, 1860
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 24, 1860
* Pre Civil War Wilmington, North Carolina
* 1860 dental, housing, medicinal, etc. illustrated ads
This 4 page issue is in nice condition (except for little spine wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper. Included within is news of the day and several interesting illustrated advertisements, including one for "... See More
General William Walker...
Item #569437
September 24, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 24, 1860 Page one has an interesting article dated August 29, 1860, "Nicaragua-The American Minister-An Ultimatum-Walker And His Chances", which has about 10 linera inches of text regarding Walker, his arrival at Truxillo, and an encouragement to resist him. Two additional articles within the issue also provide comments on the last days... See More
Washington Aqueduct Bridge... Death of General William Walker...
Item #172402
September 29, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1860 Ftpg. has a one-third pg. illus. of: "The Washington Aqueduct Bridge" in Washington, D.C. Two fullpg. illus. showing: "The Treason of Arnold on the Night of Sept. 21, 1780" & "The Capture of Andre, Sept. 23, 1780". A 1/3 illus. of "Landing of a Party of Garibaldians in Calabria on the Night of August 9-1... See More
Prince of Wales, Albert Edward... General William Walker, death confirmed...
Item #172404
October 06, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1860 Full ftpg. shows: 'His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales'. Fullpg. shows: "Sheep Owned by Mr. Messenger". 3/4 print shows: "Robert Fleury's Great Picture of the Burning of Heretics by the Roman Catholics at an Auto Da Fe". Nice dblpgctrfld. view of: 'Broadway--Respectfully Dedicated to the Prince o... See More
Latest news from Mormondom...
Item #613398
October 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1860 Page 2 has almost the entire first column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah--Federal Officers in the Territory--The Weather, Crops, etc.--Criminal Incidents--General Intelligence, etc." This article begins: "Much as it may be regretted by the majority of the American people, still it does seem, after all the fuss & smoke, that the Mormon peo... See More
Edward VII visits New York City...
Item #618290
October 13, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 13, 1860.
* Edward VII - Prince of Wales
* North American tour - NYC visit
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Prince In The Metropolis" "Outrage of the Prince by an Insane Englishman" "THE DIAMOND BALL" "The Glitter and Glory of the Night" and much more. (see) Lengthy text, too much to photograph all
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* Edward VII - Prince of Wales
* North American tour - NYC visit
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Prince In The Metropolis" "Outrage of the Prince by an Insane Englishman" "THE DIAMOND BALL" "The Glitter and Glory of the Night" and much more. (see) Lengthy text, too much to photograph all
Winslow Homer print...
Item #172408
October 20, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Octobert 20, 1860 Full ftpg. cartoonish illus: 'Welcome to the Prince of Wales' is by Winslow Homer. Dramatic dblpgctrfld: 'Grand Ball Given by the Citizens of N.Y. to the Prince of Wales' & more on this.
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
The Prince of Wales at West Point...
Item #172410
October 27, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, October 27, 1860 Fullpg: "Britain Americanized" includes a pool table. Two nice fullpg. prints: "The Prince of Wales at West Point". "Grand Ball to the Prince at the Academy of Music, Boston" plus much more.
Complete in 16 pages.
City Hall Park baseball... Syrian massacres...
Item #671329
October 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1860
* Baseball games in New York's City Hall Park causing strife
* The Billiard Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms
* Syrian Massacres
The front page has news from Europe telling of Syrian massacres. A backpage report gives details regarding a Billiards Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms at Union Square (with mention of the famous match betwe... See More
Comments on Abraham Lincoln...
Item #603682
October 30, 1860
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, Oct. 30, 1860
* Peter Cartwright (revivalist)
* Abraham Lincoln for president
The front page has over half a column headed: "Peter Cartwright On Lincoln". Cartwright was himself a rather notable personage and he makes some observations on his political involvement with Lincoln.
Page 2 has a notice supporting: "For... See More
News from the Mormon capital...
Item #612917
October 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860 Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
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