Catalog 270 - released for May, 2018...
Catalog 270 (for May) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of nearly 350 new items, a selection which includes: a rare “Royal Gazette” from New York, Washington’s inauguration & inaugural address, a handwritten newspaper from a prison camp, the Battle of Lexington & Concord, a Paul Revere engraving in a Boston newspaper, the Death of Bonnie & Clyde, and more. The following links are designed to help you explore this latest edition of our catalog:-
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Catalog 270 (for May) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of nearly 350 new items, a selection which includes: a rare “Royal Gazette” from New York, Washington’s inauguration & inaugural address, a handwritten newspaper from a prison camp, the Battle of Lexington & Concord, a Paul Revere engraving in a Boston newspaper, the Death of Bonnie & Clyde, and more. The following links are designed to help you explore this latest edition of our catalog:
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Life in Savannah is "splendid" under General Sherman...
Item #647127
January 13, 1865
THE WORLD, Jan. 13, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "SAVANNAH" "Gen. Sherman Sends the 17th Corps to Beaufort" "The Advance On Grahamville" "Rebel Speculations as to Sherman's Future Movements" "Our Troops Advancing Into Southwester Georgia" "Life In Savannah" "Splendid Condition of the City Under Ge... See More
How the Yankees failed to capture Fort Fisher...
Item #647129
January 14, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 14, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Secret of the Failure to Capture Fort Fisher Let Out" "Telling Words From Gen. Grant" "Butler Never Thought of to Command the Expedition" "Ridicule of the Great Powder Boat" and more.
Eight pages, excellent condition.
A major setback for General Meade's army...
Item #647126
February 9, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 9, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "VIRGINIA" "Later Reports of the Advance of Gen. Meade's Army" "The Movement A Failure" "The Result A General Panic" "Our Forces Driven Back in Great Confusion" "THE DRAFT" "The Conscription to Go On" "Mr. Lincoln's View of th... See More
Civil War map in this partisan newspaper...
Item #647050
February 14, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 14, 1865 The ftpg. features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE DEFENSES OF PETERSBURG - Diagram of the Fight at Hatcher's Run Showing the Position of the Union & Rebel Forces." Nice ftpg. column heads as well including: "Further Discussion of Lincoln's Peace Terms" "Pathetic Pictures of Subjugation" "The S... See More
Was General Sherman captured?
Item #647125
March 4, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 4, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "THE CAROLINAS" "Wild Rebel Reports Concerning Gen. Sherman" "Reported Union Defeat & Capture of the General & Staff" "Goldsboro & Kinston to be Fortified" "THE SOUTH" "Suspicious Rumors Circulating in Richmond" "Speculation on the... See More
Lincoln's inaugural & inaugural address on the front page... Biting editorial...
Item #647047
March 6, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 6, 1865 The front page has nice & detailed reporting on the inaugural of Abraham Lincoln with column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Inauguration Day in the National Capital" "Bad Weather & a Tame Affair" "Second Inaugural of Abraham Lincoln" "Speech of Vice-President Johnson" & a bit more. Included on the ftpg. is... See More
The pursuit of Jefferson Davis... He is implicated in Lincoln's assassination...
Item #647046
May 4, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, May 4, 1865 The ftpg. features a map headed: "The Scene of the Recent Pursuit" referring to the pursuit of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Nice first column related headlines: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Important Proclamation by the President" which is signed in type: Andrew Johnson & includes in part: "It appears from evidence...that... See More
The Brother Jonathan disaster... The Atlantic Cable...
Item #651582
August 28, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, NY, August 28, 1865 The front page has a wonderful graphic of the Atlantic Cable showing the proposed terminus, and more. Also included are additional front page details regarding the Brother Jonathan disaster. Headlines include: "THE CABLE" "Further Particulars of the Loss" "Mr. Russell's Journal" "A Trip to Newfoundland" "T... See More
Yosemite diagram and discoveries...
Item #651585
October 18, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 18, 1865 The front page has a detailed diagram (5 by 2 1/2 inches) and a wonderful account of a visit the Yosemite Valley and surrounding region: "From The Missouri To The Pacific...XVI" "Yosemite--Its Discovery--Our Party--View From Inspiration Point--Entering the Valley" & more. The report begins: "See Yosemite and die! I shall not try to descr... See More
Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #180007
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage centerfol... See More
Niblo's Garden... The "Black Crook"...
Baseball player (Dr. William H. Bell)... The Johnstown flood...
Item #651254
October 6, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 6, 1866
* "The Black Crook" at Niblo's Garden
* The 1st modern-day musical
* Baseball player portrait... The Johnstown Flood
Page 41 has a full page print of the "Great Scene Of The Second Performance Of The 'Black Crook,' Spectacle Now Performing At Niblo's Garden," This would eventually become genera... See More
Tiny newspaper...
Item #568216
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.
The solomn events at Arlington Cemetery...
Day 1 reports of the 1st official Memorial Day...
Item #651768
May 31, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1868 Page 5 has, under the heading "THE UNION DEAD," multiple, 1st day reports regarding the 1st official Memorial Day celebrations from throughout the country. Locations include Cypress Hill Cemetery & Greenwood Cemetery - both in New York, Flushing, Philadelphia, Augusta, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, etc.. However, the most desirable coverage as that ... See More
Contrasting views of the 1st (official) Memorial Day...
Item #651765
June 7, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1868 Page 3 has an article related to the 1st official Memorial Day which includes a touching letter from a young girl who had lost her father during the war, addressed to Col. Leaming: "Will you please put this wreath upon some rebel soldier's grave? My dear papa is buried at Andersonville, and perhaps some little girl will be kind enough to put a few fl... See More
General Grant's Order #11 re: Jews continues to haunt him...
Early reactions to the 1st official Memorial Day... Southern opinion...
Item #651748
June 12, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1868 Page 5 has a brief "SOUTHERN OPINION" of the 1st official Memorial Day, which includes in part: "Today thousands of Southerners maids and matrons in this city [Petersburg] will throng about the spots hallowed by the dust of Southern chivalry, bearing their tender offerings of violets and roses... The sweet perfume of their noble sacrifice shal... See More
Lot of six New York Times with early baseball reports...
Item #647157
NEW YORK TIMES, a lot of six issues of this famous title all from 1868 each containing an inside page a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues complete in 8 pages, good condition.
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #153239
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.
Very unusual bicycle "improvement"...
Item #647218
May 29, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1869 The front page features an interesting print of a rather wacky bicycle called: "White's Improved Bicycle" which has a related article: "A New Style of Velocipede". Obviously it never caught on.
Many other articles & prints of inventions & improvements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minima... See More
Discounted 19th century illustrated issues...
Item #559184
(Illustrated) 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 combi... See More
From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...
Item #559570
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".
Edison described...
Item #647316
June 4, 1870
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1878 Page 7 has an article: "Edison's Inventions" noting in part: "...last night Mr. Edison gave an exhibition of the phonograph...A carelessly dressed man of medium height, he has a long, pale face..." with more (see).
Sixteen pages, tabloid size, bit of very light staining, good condition.
The Great Chicago Fire...
Item #646994
October 16, 1871
ONEIDA CIRCULAR, New York, Oct. 16, 1871 Page 4 has over one-third of the page on: "The Great Fire" which begins: "Chicago in Ashes -- Fire and death sweeping everything before them - 150,000 people houseless & homeless - Hundreds of millions of property burned - Fearful loss of life apprehended. These are the announcements that have struck every ear and saddened every
... See More
A Long Island whaling town...
Item #559610
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
Death of desperado Sam Hildebrand...
Item #646762
March 29, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, March 29, 1872 Page 4 has an article headed: "An Outlaw's Doom" with subheads: "Death of the Missouri Desperado Hildebrand--Escape of the Outlaw from Missouri--Raid on an Illinois Village--A Walking Arsenal--Arrest of the Murderer---Attempt Upon an Officer's Life--Hildebrand Killed at Last". The article begins: "One of the greatest villains t... See More
Modoc Indian War... The 'Bloody Benders'...
Item #647012
June 2, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, June 2, 1873 The top of the ftpg. has nice column heads on the Modoc Indian War in California with: "THE MODOC WAR" "An Exciting Chase" "Surrender of 15 More of the Band" "Boston Charley--Dr. Thomas's Murder..." "Escape of the Redoubtable Captain" "Supposed Capture of Two of the Bender Mu... See More
Famous Winslow Homer print...
Item #646904
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1874 (with Supplement) Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" which is in nice condition.
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A... See More
Classic stagecoach robbery in the Old West...
Item #646763
October 2, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 2, 1875 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Were They The James Boys? "Two Men Stop a Texas Express Wagon & Rob It of a Large Amount of Money". The article is very detailed and is a terrific account of a stage coach robbery (see), but this robbery was apparently not the work of Jesse & Frank James.
Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More
The Intelligent Voter (sarcasm alert)...
Item #651661
November 2, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 2, 1875 The entire front page has a graphic illustration: "THE GRAPHIC's ADVICE TO THE INTELLIGENT VOTER." While dripping with sarcasm, the cartoon clearly expressed the early frustration regarding the potential impact of an uninformed electorate. Also included are: "Our Soldiers, Past And Future," and "The City of New Bedfor... See More
The Custer Massacre, and more...
Item #646919
July 15, 1876
THE VENTURA SIGNAL, San Buenaventura, Ventura County, California, July 15, 1876 The front page has: "The Situation Grave" which concerns the recent Custer Massacre, beginning: "It is agreed on all hands that there must now be an Indian war, till hostile Indians of the Northwest have been chastised & subjugated. The cause & responsibility of the Little Big Horn massacre... See More
Nice tennis print... Great centerfold: "From Mine To Mill"...
Item #646990
September 14, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1878 The full front page illustration is captioned: "Is Sercierty to be Reorganized? Is the Wurkin'-man to Hev His Rights? That's Wot I Wants to Know!". Inside prints include a full page: 'Picking Peaches in Delaware'. There is a very dramatic and displayable doublepage centerfold captioned: 'From Mine to Mill'. G... See More
The outlaw "Doc" Middleton...
Item #646884
August 11, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1879 The top of page 2 has an interesting & lengthy article headed: "MIDDLETON, THE OUTLAW" "Something About The Bandit of the Niobrara" "How He Became A Robber & A Murderer--Incidents In His Career". The article takes three-quarters of a column with much on his notorious life and "career". He also went by many aliases ... See More
Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #180040
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.
Many scenes of Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory...
Item #647181
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1880 An article titled: "La Villa Real de Santa Fe" has many illustrations of the Santa Fe, New Mexico, vicinity.Other articles include: "Some Pennsylvania Nooks" with prints of Wayne's Homestead, the Chester Valley & Valley Forge; "An Irish Fishing Village"; "The Swiss Rhine" with many prin... See More
A science enthusiast's dream collection...
Item #180041
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.
James Garfield's inauguration and inaugural address...
Item #647289
March 9, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah (Territory), March 9, 1881 Page 8 has: "The Inauguration" with some details of it, followed by: "Garfield's Inaugural Address" which carries over to take more than half of page 9. Tragically, he would be assassinated less than 4 months later.
Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet,... See More
Attempting to capture the James brothers...
Item #646760
November 1, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 1, 1881 Near the bottom of pg. 2 has; "The James Boys in Kentucky" concerning attempts for their capture, noting in part: "....an organized effort was made Friday night to capture the James brothers in Logan County, near Adairsville. It had been rumored for several days that the robbers were in that neighborhood...".
Twelve pages, very nice... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #174646
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882 Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no... See More
Front page features an engraving of the mining town of Salida, Colorado...
Item #647280
July 1, 1882
MOUNTAIN MAIL, Salida, Colorado, July 1, 1882 Printed in the masthead is: "Colorado Produces Millions of Silver, and Silver Is King." A very rare title, as there are no institutions noted in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) which have any holdings of this title. The holdings of the only one listed (Kansas St. Hist. Soc.) was purchased by us. This newspaper would change i... See More
A woman is hanged for murder...
Item #646175
September 15, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 15, 1883 The top of page 7 has column heads: "On The Scaffold" "Barbara Miller Hanged for the Murder of Her Husband" "History of the Crime--Scenes in the Jail Yard--The Woman's Confession" with the text taking over half a column. Rare article on the hanging of a woman.
Twelve pages, rejoined at the spine, great condition.... See More
Steamboat fire engines....
Item #647200
February 16, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1884 The full ftpg. is a very dramatic print of: "The Floating Steam Fire Engines of New York--Burning of the Ferryboat Garden City" with an inset. Many other science-themed prints of inventions & improvements inside including; "A Snow Plow on te Grand Trunk Railway, Canada" "Terry's Boat Tricycle" & ma
... See More
Grant Grant, Mobile, Alabama; Chcago, Illinois...
Item #647246
May 2, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, May 2, 1885 The full ftpg. shows: "Baptismal Rites of the 'Church of God', as Performed at Saxton, Bedford County, Penna." with text inside. Other prints inside: "The New Produce Exchange Building, Chicago" "Scene at the Billiard Tournament in Irving Hall" "Alabama - The Interstate Drill at Mobile--View of the Camp&qu... See More
Movie prop newspaper for the film "Park Row"...
Item #630908
June 16, 1886
This is a quite rare movie prop newspaper, "THE GLOBE", a fictitious newspaper featured in the 1952 film "Park Row" directed by Samuel Fuller. The movie was based on early New York City newspapers with the prime character creating "The Globe", issue numbered vol. 1 no. 1.
The focus is the controversial leap by Steve Brodie from the Brooklyn Bridge. It shows Brodie le... See More
Very rare baseball newspaper...
Item #646896
July 9, 1886
OFFICIAL (Baseball) RECORD, New York, July 9, 1886 This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball.
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record&quo... See More
A periodical for spiritualists...
Item #647312
December 3, 1886
THE MEDIUM AND DAYBREAK, London, Dec. 3, 1886 A fascinating & unusual newspaper subtitled: "A Weekly Journal Devoted to the History, Phenomena, Philosophy & Teachings of Spiritualism" as noted in the masthead. Items include: "The Mind Not immortal" "Spirit Recognition" "Spiritual Experiences Cannot Be Recorded" "Mind Limits to Spirit Manif... See More
Jewish Quarter of New York...
Item #647243
September 21, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Sept. 21, 1889 A full page is taken up with 7 images captioned: "New York City--The Jewish Quarter on the East Side--Scenes In Ludlow Street Market" with another caption for each of the images (see). Some text as well.
A full page has nine: "Views of the City of Huron, The Probable Future Capital of the State--South Dakota&q... See More
Wealth of prints on Texas...
Item #647244
September 27, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPERS -- AN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 27, 1890 Contains a beautiful color cover in celebration of Texas. Noted as the "first edition" at the bottom. Inside the cover is: "The Interests Represented by Wright & Lenoir, Fort Worth, Texas" showing 6 scenes including cowboys.
Other prints within: "The Wane of ... See More
College football...Alaska scenes & Quincy, Illinois, San Antonio, Texas...
Item #647245
December 6, 1890
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, December 6, 1890 Nice full front page print: The Yale-Princeton Foot-Ball Game.--Yale Breaking Through The Princeton Rush Line. Also a tipped-in doublpg. centerfold: "A Game Of Football" which features a photo of the Princeton Eleven surrounded by eight prints of action from the game.
Other prints in the issue include: "...Expedition to Ala... See More
Death of President Rutherford B. Hayes...
Item #647057
January 18, 1893
LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, East Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jan. 18, 1893 The top of the first column has heads: "PRESIDENT HAYES DEAD" "The Only Ex-President Besides Grover Cleveland Passed Away Last Night" with the report being quite brief near the top of the 4th column: "Rutherford B. Hayes, ex-president of the United States, is reported to have died at his residence in Fr... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #647173
June 22, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 22, 1893 Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Leo N. Levi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full front page print of: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago", a full page of prints concerning fire fighting; full pg. print of the iconic "Wash... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #647175
August 9, 1893
PUCK, New York, August 9, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: &quo... See More
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