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Tiny newspaper...
568216
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, its 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.
$20.00
1877 Crazy Horse Death...
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THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, September 13, 1877
* Death of Crazy Horse in original report
* Lakota... Sioux Indians
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition and contains news of the day, stories and Advertisements with the following featured material: article on the death of the famous Indian Chief Crazy Horse.
* Death of Crazy Horse in original report
* Lakota... Sioux Indians
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition and contains news of the day, stories and Advertisements with the following featured material: article on the death of the famous Indian Chief Crazy Horse.
Historical Background: Dr. Vale
Third Party Convention...
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NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 23, 1872* Third Party Convention
The front page of this issue has several headings: "Prohibition And Labor" and "The Convention at Columbus, Ohio--A New Party to be Formed". Contains the resolutions that were endorsed at the convention, and that David H. Davis of Illinois, was nominated for President, and Joel Parker, of New Jersey,... See More $27.00
Third Party Convention...
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NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 5, 1872* Third Party Convention
There are many headings on the front page of this issue including: "The Louisville Convention", "Second Days Proceedings of the National Democrats", "Enthusiastic Nomination of Charles O'Connor and John Quincy Adams--O'Conner Declines and Convention Adjourns till Monday to Name Another Candidate... See More $30.00
Lawmen pursue the James Gang...
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THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 23, 1873 * Jesse James gang
* 1st Train Robbery
* Adair Missouri
On the front page under "Daring Railway Robbery" is a report: "A train thrown from the track--The Engineer Killed--The express car robbed by armed guerrillas".
Although not named in the report, this was the first train robbery executed by the James Gang.
Othe... See More $39.00
Edison's Phonograph... receives a patent...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, New York, March 30, 1878* Thomas A. Edison (Inventor)
* Invention of the Phonograph
Appearing on inside page is a nice 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch illustration of Edison's recent invention the phonograph. Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins:
* It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impa... See More $290.00
Published by the Shakers... John Bunyan...
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THE SHAKER MANIFESTO, Shaker Village, New Hampshire, January, 1878 This was the "Official Monthly" published by the "United Societies".This issue contains a Shaker-themed coverage on "The Source of Happiness", "Original Sin", "Christian Culture", "The New Year", "The Dignity of Humanity", "Procrastination", e... See More $40.00
W.A. Rogers print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf double-page print taken from this issue entitled "Sketches in Fulton Market" by William A. Rogers which is comprised of several scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 21.5 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illus... See More
$19.00
Horse and carriage illustrations...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sketches on the Road" drawn by Thomas Worth and is comprised of several illustration of horse and carriage scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on t... See More
$18.00
Marking charcoal illustrations...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Charcoal Burning" drawn by S. G. McCutcheon and is comprised of several illustrations showing the life and procedure of charcoal. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge ... See More
$15.00
Dairy Fair illustration...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only)This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Dairy Fair, New York" from sketches by Rogers and Davis. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice ... See More
$18.00
First appearance together... Thomas Nast...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue of the famous Thomas Nast print containing the first appearance together of the Republican elephant & Democratic donkey. Thomas Nast was the creator of these two famous political symbols making this a very significant print. The caption reads: "Stranger Things Have Happened."... See More
$120.00
Thomas A. Edison...
Print of the inventor with his Phonograph...
567661
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1878 The ftpg. has a large illustration captioned: "Electrical Indicator for Showing the Rotation of the Earth" with a related article (see images). But the prime content of this issue is the nice one-third pg. illustration captioned: "The Phonograph and Its Inventor, Mr. Thomas A. Edison." showing a young Edison with his newly inven... See More
$160.00
First ever automobile advertisement...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, August 13, 1898* 1st automobile advertisement (historic)... 3rd appearance...
* Horseless carriage
This is a very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" notes that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad ever published in America.
A back page adver... See More $85.00
Pre-1900 Medical Journal...
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THE MEDICAL NEWS, New York, 1895-1899
* Early Medicine
An interesting 28+ page "Weekly Journal of Medical Science" for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various reports, technical articles, and a few medical-related advertisements. Each issue also contains a couple of illustrations (see images for examples) as well. Measures about 7 by 10 inche
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$21.00
* Early Medicine
An interesting 28+ page "Weekly Journal of Medical Science" for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various reports, technical articles, and a few medical-related advertisements. Each issue also contains a couple of illustrations (see images for examples) as well. Measures about 7 by 10 inche
Jefferson Davis Captured...
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THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New Y
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$37.00
Early mention of Roosevelt's...
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AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York October 18, 1877. An inside report features "The President has determined on Theodore Roosevelt of New York for collector...". This is Teddy Roosevelt's father. This is complete in 8 pages measuring 11.5 x 16 inches and is in good condition. See photos for details.
$27.00
Death Of Brigham Young...
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AMERICAN SOCIALIST, from Oneida, New York, dated, September 6, 1877 Inside the issue is a small but 1st report of the death of Mormon Leader, Brigham Young. This publication is from a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well.
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$36.00
Charles Darwin from his "Origin of Species"...
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THE CIRCULAR, from Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated March 27, 1865 An inside page contains two interesting and rather lengthy articles, one titled: "Improved Breeding By Selection" and the other "Darwin's Principles of Breeding" the latter taking nearly a full page, and as noted at the bottom of the article it is from "Darwin on the Origin of Species". This is complete i... See More
$26.00
Statement on Jefferson Davis...
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THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY, March 28, 1878 An inside page features a small report on Jefferson Davis "Jefferson Davis lives in Memphis, Tenn. He is said to be very thin, and to look very old and broken... But did you ever think what a pair of skinny invalids that Confederacy had to preside over it?" This is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early
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$32.00
Reporting the death Of Robert E. Lee...
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THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY, October 17, 1870 This issue contains a very brief report on the death of General Robert E. Lee. Although a small report, it is still a 1st report which is located on the last page of the issue. This is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content
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$32.00
Ulysses S. Grant President advertisement...
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DAILY CHRONICLE, from Allentown, Pennsylvania, dated October 5 1872 A pg. 2 ad endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. Also a list of the state and county Republican candidates. Also with in the issue is other news of the day and numerous advertisements.Complete in four pages measuring approximately 20.25 x 13.5 inches with several very small binding holes along the left spine, otherwise in nice con... See More $18.00
Republican Nominees...
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ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, from Wellsville, New York, dated October 21,1880 Page 2 of the issue features the endorsement supports for the Garfield-Arthur ticket re. the "National Republican Nominees", and a list of Republican state nominations. Also included is other news of the day and numerous advertisements. Complete in four pages with an irregular left spine, otherwise in good conditi... See More
$30.00
A great Western-themed cover print... The Mornom Way...
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THE DESERET WEEKLY, from Salt Lake City, Utah, dated January 14, 1893. This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty". See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon temple, an early train, etc. This issue contains the following articles: "Lett... See More
$32.00
The most famous newspaper from the Old West... Johnny Ringo & Ike Clanton...
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THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Tombstone, Arizona, Cochise County, February 21, 1882 Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in our popular culture.This issue was publish... See More $2,575.00
Very early issue of a scarce women's suffrage newspaper...
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THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Dec. 30, 1871 Rare women's suffrage paper founded just the year prior, edited by Mary Livermore, Lucy Stone and Julia Ward Howe. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, &... See More
$37.00
Large foldout print of New York City...
566296
Here is a large foldout city scene of New York City from the November 26, 1853 (supplement) issue of Illustrated London News.This 36 x 24 inch print shows the city of New York (Manhattan) as it was just 8 years prior to the civil war. Nice river front detail showing many paddlewheel and sail boats.
Also two smaller scenes along the top and bottom margins. (see)
Such prints are rarely ev... See More $60.00
Dion O'Banion assassination funeral...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 14, 1924 * Dean O'Banion death funeral
* Chicago mobster
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "CHURCH RITES DENIED FOR CHICAGO GUNMAN" and "But Cardinal Permits O'Banion in $10,000 Coffin to Lie in Consecrated Ground".
Tells of the recent assassination of Chicago mob boss Dean O'Banion.
Other news of... See More $33.00
Milneville, Louisiana print... Pickpockets at work...
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LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, NY, September 21, 1867The full front page illustration is entitled "Pickpockets At Work On The City Railroad Cars, New York" Inside the issue contains two half page illustrations: "View Of Bay Street, Savannah, GA" and "Summer Resort At Milneville, LA., On Lake Pontchartrain". The issue contains other news items and advertisem... See More $52.00
Brooklyn Bridge anchorage...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 8, 1876 The front page includes a print of: "The New York Anchorage of the East River Bridge" plus two smaller prints as well. This was the Brooklyn Bridge. There is a related article as well. The balance of the issue has various illustration and articles on the latest inventions of the day. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice conditi... See More
$29.00
Five issue lot of an uncommon "graphic" newspaper... The Columbian Exposition...
566270
THE GRAPHIC, Chicago, 1893, "An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" as noted in the masthead, much in the style of "Harper's Weekly" but for a more mid-Western audience. A group of five issues dated July 1, 8, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16, 1893. A wealth of photos and illustrations in these issues, including: "The Spanish Caravels Passing Down Lake Michigan" "A Mode... See More $46.00
The Railroad at Philadelphia...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
The issue is in good condition and is nice for display.... See More $32.00
Thomas Alva Edison on the front page...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 2, 1879 The full front page is a print captioned: "Edison In His Workshop" showing him at work on an experiment. Very displayable. An inside page has a related article on him, taking 1 1/2 columns.Other prints within including a full page of: "The Saratoga Regatta", a full page of: "Lake George, Looking Southwest from Black Mountain&... See More $105.00
Death of Jefferson Davis, from the city one the capital of the Confederacy...
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH, Virginia, Dec. 7, 1889 The entire front page and most of page 3 are taken up with reports concerning the death of Jefferson Davis, once the President of the Confederate States of America. Over half of the first column on page 1 is taken up with a host of heads, including: "PRESIDENT DAVIS" "Dying Hours of the Heroic Confederate Chieftain" &quo... See More
$72.00
Four issue lot on Guiteau's trial & the assassination of Garfield...
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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, 1881 A lot of four issues, each with front page column heads concerning the Guiteau trial for assassinating President Garfield as well as the hoped for recovery & funeral plans for the President.The ftpg. heads include for Aug. 11: "The President" "Disappearance of the Fever"; Aug. 29: "Guiteau" "The Assassin to ... See More $38.00
Nice baseball print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 26, 1867 The front page shows; "The Music of the Street--The Organ Grinder". Other prints within including: "National Cemetery at Fredericksburg, Virginia, a nice full page: "Gathering Grapes--An October Scene on the Hudson". "The Seal Rocks & Cliff House near San Francisco, California" "San Francisco and Its O... See More
$89.00
First automobile advertisement...
566179
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York., Aug. 6, 1898 A very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the reference book "Kane's Famous First Facts" notes that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad published in America. It's very first appearance was in the issue of a week prior, but the ad is very similar.A back page advertisement is headed: "Bet... See More $88.00
First automobile advertisement...
566178
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York., Aug. 6, 1898 A very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the reference book "Kane's Famous First Facts" notes that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad published in America. It's very first appearance was in the issue of a week prior, but the ad is very similar.A back page advertisement is headed: "Bet... See More $92.00
First automobile advertisement...
566177
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York., Aug. 6, 1898 A very significant magazine in the history of automobiles, as the reference book "Kane's Famous First Facts" notes that the mentioned advertisement was the very first automobile ad published in America. It's very first appearance was in the issue of a week prior, but the ad is very similar.A back page advertisement is headed: "Bet... See More $92.00
Significant comic newspaper...
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ALLY SLOPER'S HALF HOLIDAY, London, Sept. 11, 1897 This interesting newspaper was a British comic, first published in 1884. It has a legitimate claim to being the first comic magazine named after and featuring a regular character, star Ally Sloper, a blustery, lazy schemer often found "sloping" through alleys to avoid his landlord and other creditors. The issue is filled with many ... See More
$58.00
Color cover... The New York horse show...
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FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 21, 1891 This is one of the very few front page color prints, titled: "A Box Party at the Horse Show" (see). The doublepg. centerfold shows: "Sketches at the Seventh Annual Horse Show...at Madison Square Garden, New York City" (see). There is also a fullpg. with ten prints & photos of: "The Game of Football--Scenes on th... See More
$56.00
A bell within a base...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 4, 1876 An inside page contains a fascinating baseball-related article, titled: "Novel Base-Ball Base" which includes beneath the base, submerged a bit into the ground, a bell which signals when a base runner has touched the base. Includes a diagram of how it works (see). The article notes this devise would: "...clearly ann... See More
$38.00
Wine-making in Ohio...
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LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 31, 1866 Inside has a nice two page report about wine-making in Ohio. The first page headed: "The Great Workshops Of America" has a nice half page view of "Longworth's Vineyards On The Ohio River", plus a report: "A Bottle Of Wine" "How It Is Made". Continuing on the opposite page is: "Longworth's Vineyard &a... See More
$58.00
Last bare knuckles title fight...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 8, 1889 * John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain
* Last bare knuckles boxing match
This issue reports a signal event in the history of boxing, and is on the front page no less.
The front page has one column headlines that include: "On the Eve of Battle"; New Orleans Crowded With Visiting Pugilistic Celebrities"... See More $65.00
Arizona in 1883 ... Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...
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HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, March, 1883 One of the articles within is titled: "Across Arizona", takes 16 pages, is quite detailed, and has eleven prints, including: "Norton's Landing, On The Colorado River", "Pasqual, the Yuma Chief", "Yuma Indians At Home", a distant view of "Tombstone", a "Street View In Tucson", "An Arizona ... See More
$225.00
Five issue Civil War Reconstruction lot...
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A group of five issues of THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER from the Reconstruction era shortly after the end of the Civil War. Dates are June 16, 30, July 20, Aug. 1 and Sept. 19, 1865. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition. A fine lot of issues providing a perspective of life in America as it struggled to content with the issues at the conclusion of the Civil War.... See More
$33.00
Early talk of Babe Ruth...
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 9, 1914 The sports page, page 14, contains a report which mentions that Babe Ruth is about to be traded, including: "Connie Mack is planning big changes...if Mack turned one of his outfielders, most likely Walsh, over to Baltimore, & in return received Ruth or Shore, or both...Jack Dunn is Ruth's guardian & this would be turned o... See More
$73.00