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Tiny newspaper...
Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
Much on the Johnson impeachment trial...
Item #666773
April 3, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1868 The entire front page is taken up with proceedings on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson.
The first column heads include: "IMPEACHMENT" "Further Examination of Witnesses for the Prosecution" "The President's Attempt to Obtain Control of the Treasury Department" "The Defeat of the Constitutional Amendment in ... See More
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad...
Item #665884
May 11, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1869 A great issue celebrating the completion of the historic transcontinental railroad. East meets West.
The first column begins with nice heads: "THE PACIFIC RAILROAD" "The Last Rail Laid and the Last Spike Drive" "San Francisco and New York Linked to Each Other" "Celebration of the Event Throughout the United States" with a... See More
Meeting of women's suffragists...
Item #665842
June 9, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, June 9, 1869 Page 5 has one-third of a column headed: "Women's Suffrage Association" beginning: "The strong-minded, strong-bodied members of the 'Women's Suffrage Association' met at the 'Women's Bureau' in solemn conclave yesterday..." with much more, including mention of Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony.
Twelve pages, gre... See More
Memories of Mormondom...
Item #668368
November 18, 1869
WATCHMAN & REFLECTOR, Boston, Nov. 18, 1869 The front page begins with over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Memories Of Mormondom" by Rev. Wayland Hoyt. Photos show just portion.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition.
Latest inventions of the day... 1870's...
Item #649217
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive. Actual issues vary, but will ... See More
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From the Oneida Community...
Item #649272
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.
From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...
Item #649290
RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition. Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".
Discounted 19th century illustrated issues...
Item #649297
WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of fifty 2nd rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles, all 19th century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues which may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, etc. Well over 100 displayable prints will be found within this lot. The issues may include any combination ... See More
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First of this title we've encountered in our 44 years...
Item #665768
April 30, 1870
THE NEW YORK STANDARD, April 30, 1870 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue of a title we've never encountered in our 44 years. According to Gregory it lasted only until June, 1872.
Typical news reports and ads of the day, four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor loss at the blank spine, a few margin archival mends. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Graphic issue on the Chicago Fire...
Item #668484
October 11, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1871 A very nice & graphic issue on the Chicago Fire, with a front page map headed: "DEVASTATED CHICAGO. Sectional Diagram, by Miles, Showing the Burned District of the City."
First column heads include: "THE RUINED CITY" "Terrible Condition of the City of Chicago" "Further Details of the Appalling Conflagration" "The... See More
A Long Island whaling town...
Item #649288
SAG HARBOR EXPRESS, Long Island, New York, 1870-1874 A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $28+ each. You get 5 for less than half price.... See More
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Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #666528
April 3, 1875
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, April 3, 1875 From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor tears at the margins, a news agent's stamp at the top, good condition.
General Crook battles the Sioux, just before the Custer massacre...
Item #669340
July 6, 1876
NEW YORK HERALD, July 6, 1876 Page 3 has some very fine reports with one column heads on the fate of the soldiers in the Sioux Indian campaign: "BATTLE OF ROSEBUD CREEK" "First Fight of the Campaign Against the Sioux" "The Attack & Retreat Described" "A Terrible Slaughter of the Sioux Warriors" "The Scalping of United States Skirmishers Told b... See More
Centennial of the 4th of July...
Item #174052
July 15, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1876 The full front page is a print of a Revolutionary War era soldier in uniform & with a tricorne hat, captioned: " '76". Inside prints include: "The Poet & Orator of the Centennial Fourth of July" showing Bayard Taylor and William Evans; a full page: "Reading the Declaration of Independence by John Nixon, from th... See More
The Hamburg Massacre... Sinking of the Mohawk...
Item #668390
July 22, 1876
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, July 22, 1876 The front page has a report; "The Hamburg, S.C., Massacre" "A Remarkable Circumstance Noted by Col. Higginson--A View of the Affair Which Impartial Citizens Must Adopt".
The Hamburg Massacre was the first of a series of civil disturbances planned and carried out by white Democrats in the majority-black Republican E... See More
Custer's Massacre... Stanley in Africa: full page map...
Item #666486
July 26, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 26, 1876 Page 6 has: "Custer's Last Battle" which introduces the report of the Crow Indian "Curley" who was the only survivor of the Custer Massacre, providing some editorial comment concerning Custer's bravery, etc.
The actual article is found on page 3 and takes 2 2/3 columns with some nice heads including: "CUSTER'S LAST FIGH... See More
Criminal career of Texas outlaw Sam Bass comes to an end...
Item #666450
July 21, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 21, 1878 The top of the front page has column heads: "THE JIG IS UP" "Sam Bass and His Gang Come to Grief" "A Running Fight With the Texas Desperadoes" "Their Attempt to Rob to Bank at Round Rock" "Barnes Shot Dead & His Chief Mortally Wounded" "Two of the Pursuing Party Also Bite the Dust&quo... See More
Six issues from this town founded during the California Gold Rush...
Item #666415
November 2, 1878
THE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, Downieville, California, 1878-1881. A lot of six issues but all are either damaged or "2nd rate" condition.
Downieville is a very small town at 3,000 ft. elevation in Northwestern California. It was founded in late 1849 during the Calif. Gold Rush. Each has four pages with various local news & ads.
From Elko, Nevada...
Item #667984
November 15, 1879
DAILY ELKO INDEPENDENT, Elko, Nevada, Nov. 15, 1879 Elko had a population of about 2000 during the late 19th century. Situated along the Humboldt River, it was along the route traveled by the ill-fated Donner Party and the many who ventured to the California hills in search of gold during the 1849 gold rush.
Completion of the Central Pacific Railroad gave the "official" birth to t... See More
Seven issues from the "Old West"...
Item #649238
A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.
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A great lot from the Old West... at a reduced price...
Item #649271
(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly red... See More
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Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
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Dr. Henry S. Tanner great fast....
Item #671367
August 4, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 4, 1880
* Dr. Henry S. Tanner
* Fasting for better health experiment ?
* Clarendon Hall, New York City
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE SPUNKY SKELETON" "Dr. Tanner Persists in His Perilous Undertaking" "His Rebellious Stomach in an Impr... See More
Inventions of the late 1800's...
Item #649278
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 36 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.
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A science enthusiast's dream collection...
Item #649312
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 25 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
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Assassination of President Garfield...
Item #666169
July 6, 1881
THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, July 6, 1881 The top of the middle column on page 6 is headed: "A National Calamity!" followed by a nearly half column article on the assassination of President James Garfield. One of the more subdued reports of this notable report we have seen.
Six pages, archivally repaired at the spine margins where there was some loss (no text loss), good conditi... See More
Dick Liddil, the notorious train robber...
Item #648195
January 27, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 27, 1883 The top of pg. 5 has column heads: "Chronicles Of Crime" "The Case of Dick Liddle [Liddil], the Train Robber, in Court" "...Blood-Thirsty Women--Frank James' Custodian--Drugged to Death...". Page 2 has: "Gallow's Scenes" plus there are many other crime-related articles.
Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More
Bat Masterson and the Dodge City War...
Item #668041
June 6, 1883
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 6, 1883 The front page has a nice account of the infamous Dodge City War, with a column head: "Dodge City" "The Disgraceful Gambling Troubles Renewed".
The report has a Dodge City, Kansas, dateline with rare mention of Bat Masterson, noting in part: "This city is much excited over a proclamation...stopping all gambling...The probable ... See More
Very scarce newspaper from Central Colorado...
Item #666431
January 12, 1884
THE SUN, Gunnison, Colorado, Jan. 12, 1884 This would seem to be an unrecorded title as Union List of Serials notes a "Sun" newspaper beginning in Sept., 1893 and lasting just one year. But I suspect the listing is in error and should have noted an 1883 beginning as this is the vol. 1 number 16 issue. In any case very rare as only one institution has any issues of this title record... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #649257
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
From world-famous Coronado, California...
Item #666585
February 11, 1888
CORONADO EVENING MERCURY, California, February 1, 1888 Very uncommon newspaper from this city in San Diego Bay. Considered an island, but technically a peninsula connected to the mainland by the "Silver Strand".
This was the year the world-famous Hotel Del Coronado opened, with a front page advertisement for it. It opened as the largest resort hotel in the world. It remains very f... See More
On the Johnstown Flood...
Item #666493
June 6, 1889
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1889 The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "HUNDREDS OF FUNERALS" "Burying The Dead at Johnstown" "Few Mourners and No Ministers Present" "Difficulties to Be Surmounted" "In Clearing the Streets of Ruins" and: "SAD WORK AT JOHNSTOWN" "The Search for the Dead Resumed" "Dynam... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #669471
July 17, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) July 17, 1889 This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed the... See More
From Alhambra, California...
Item #666576
April 25, 1890
ALHAMBRA REVIEW, California, April 25, 1890 This is the volume 1, number 24 issue of this scarce title from Los Angeles County. According to Gregory it only lasted about a year.
A four page issue of tabloid size mostly taken up with local tidbits and a wealth of advertisements. Minor fold wear, good condition.
Longest continuously published Mormon periodical...
Item #668471
August 22, 1892
THE LATTER DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, Nov. 20, 1846 This periodical, typically shortened to "Millennial Star", was the longest continuously published periodical of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being printed from 1840 until 1970. This is the earliest issue we have offered.
Articles include: "Imprisonment & Escape of P. P. Pratt... See More
Rare title from Sundance, Wyoming...
Item #668044
October 21, 1892
THE SUNDANCE GAZETTE, Wyoming, Oct. 21, 1892 We were fortunate to fine just three issues of this quite rare newspaper from the Northeast corner of Wyoming. The first we have seen. The first we have seen. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes only one institution has this title, it having just a single issue from 1884.
By the content and the advertisements Sundanc... See More
Nice reporting on the investigation into the Lizzie Borden murder case...
Item #666671
August 5, 1893
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 5, 1893 The front page has nearly a full column taken up with reports concerning the infamous Lizzie Borden murder case. Column heads: "NEITHER MOTIVE NOR CLEW" "Murderer of the Bordens Leaves No Trace" "Fall River Police Working in the Dark".
The detailed text is great, and is quite early in the investigative stage. One bit note... See More
Daniel Frohman, a notable Jew...
Item #666772
November 2, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Daniel Frohman" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Farewell to the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Inside has two pages taken up with bird's-eye views of the Columbian Exposition.
From the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles...
Item #666594
April 6, 1895
THE BOYLE HEIGHTS CRITERION, Los Angeles, California, April 6, 1895 Within the masthead are: "Brooklyn Heights and "Euclid Hill" as well. Boyle Heights is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The first of this title we have seen.
Four pages, good condition.
Broadside "extra" reporting the murder of Empress Elisabeth...
Item #667991
September 10, 1898
TAGBLATT, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 10, 1898 A quite rare broadside "Extra" distributed "Gratis" reporting the murder of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
The front page banner notice translates: "Our Empress - Murdered!" "Assassin An Italian Anarchist In Geneva". A bit more text as well.
Great to have this account from the city where it happened.
As a bro... See More
Very rare Territorial title...
Item #666433
May 26, 1899
THE BLAND HERALD, Bland, New Mexico, May 26, 1899 It is extremely rare to find 19th century New Mexico newspapers, and this issue is 13 years before statehood. A very rare from this small mining town with front page item: "Latest Mining News--Information Regarding Mining and Milling Operations in the Cochiti--The Golden Cochiti--Mining Items of Interest Gathered & Gleaned from Authe... See More
America at war: The Great War Collection...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get eleven original/authentic newspapers, one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.
The earliest two are British; all others ar... See More
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Now a Silicon Valley commuter town...
Item #666177
August 18, 1900
THE MOUNTAIN ECHO, Boulder Creek, California, August 18, 1900 This is a small town some 13 miles north of Santa Cruz, once a favorite tourist spot and increasingly becoming a commuter town for nearby Silicon Valley.
A small size newspaper of 6 pages with a variety of news tidbits and advertisements, typical of small towns from this period. Measures 10 1/2 by 15 inches, various tears at marg... See More
Country's leading women's suffrage publication...
Item #666776
December 8, 1900
THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1900 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish... See More
Very graphic announcement of the death of President McKinley...
Item #665955
September 14, 1901
THE TIMES, Los Angeles, California, Sept. 14, 1901 Avery graphic, broadside-like front page announcing the death of President McKinley.
The banner headline reads: "OUR GREAT PRESIDENT IS DEAD" with subheads: Nation's Martyr" "William McKinley the Victi of a Lawless Hatred" "With a Benediction In His Heart He Bows to the Divine Will ad Passes to His Eternal ... See More
Rare and early stock market title...
Item #649268
January 1, 1903
WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1903 This interesting & quite rare newspaper is subtitled: "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests", from over a century ago. This newspaper has a wealth of early stock market reporting & would be a great companion newspaper for any modern report on the stock market.
Four pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, re-joined at the spine, nice con... See More
Quaint, amateur newspaper from Brooklyn...
Item #667970
June 1, 1905
THE MAGNET, Brooklyn, New York, June, 1905 This is the vol. 1 #6 issue of a quite rare title not listed in Union List of Serials or Union List of Newspapers. A small-size, amateurish newspaper in which a previous issue noted: "The 'Magnet' publishes interesting stories, poems, jokes, notes of school & society...is published every two weeks." But the frequency would be f... See More
Great issue on the sinking of the Titanic...
Item #668718
April 16, 1912
OAKLAND TRIBUNE, California, April 16, 1912 One of the better issues on the Titanic tragedy we have offered in some time, as the banner headline announces: "868 RESCUED FROM WRECK; 1350 BRAVE MEN PERISH". There are four related front page photos including one of the Titanic and one of Capt. E. J. Smith. Plus various subheads on the tragedy include: "J.J. Astor And Isador Strau... See More
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