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This is complete in 16... See More $46.00
Inside has an article: "Telephony" "Audible Speech By Telegraph" which reports on ... See More $88.00
A report headed "The New Bell Telephone" describes the improvements made in the telephone, stating, in part: "P... See More $105.00
Complete 16 page iss... See More $52.00
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$32.00
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when... See More $28.00
Also on the front page is an article "The Inventor of the Polka."
The issue also contains other articles and advertisement.
This is... See More $30.00
The front page has an article:
* "Improved Portable Photographic Apparatus" which 2 illustrations of: "Houston's Portable Photographic Camera" (see).
But the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 article headed:
* "Type Writing Machine" which begins: "A machine by which it is assumed that a m... See More $96.00
* Sholes receives patent for first practical typewriter
Near the back of this 16 page issue is a lengthy list of the: "Official Report of Patents and Claims Issued by the United States Patent Office for the week ending June 23, 1868."
One of these is the patent for the very first practical typewriter, given to C. Latham Sholes, h... See More $59.00
587157
NEW YORK DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, May 12, 1866 A rabidly racist newspaper, as noted at the top of page 5: "White Men Must Rule America!" with more information on their stance (see). The front page has: "The Last Wound of the Late General Jackson" "His Last Moments & Death" "The Distinctions Of Race" with other content inside.
Eight pages, never bound n... See More $28.00
587141
OUR OWN JOURNAL, Brooklyn, May to July, 1879 A small-size newspaper from the amateur press, very popular at the time. Basically literary content but other tidbits as well. Small size as done by hobbyists rather than professional printers. Eight pages, 7 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
$17.00
Sixteen pages, good condition. $36.00
There are related front page one column headlines including: " MEXIC... See More $63.00
Complete in 16 pages, with some light damp staining & minor edge wear throughout, but the Homer print is quite nice (see photos).... See More $108.00
587059
THE CAPE FEAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 1876 A rather scarce title from the reconstructed South with various news of the day and ads as well. This is one of the very few remaining in our inventory. Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, generally nice condition.
$36.00
The front page ... See More $75.00
587026
THE GREENVILLE DEMOCRAT, East Tennessee, Aug. 18, 1887 A 19th century title I believe we've never offered before. For pages, many archival mends at folds, various tears at the margins, yet a scarce newspaper.
$47.00
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After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very si... See More $27.00
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very sim... See More $27.00
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very s... See More $27.00
Ronetgen & the discovery of the x ray...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 22, 1896 Page 3 has a lengthy article, taking a full column, headed: "Roentgen's Discovery" which is concerning the x ray. Ronetgen is credited with discovering it & its properties which would be of profound benefit to the health field & other applications. This page also has at the very center a nice print of him: "Wilhelm C... See More
$75.00
Photographs of x-rays... Motor Carriages...
589079
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 15, 1896 The front page of this issue contains two photos "Ray Photographs Taken By Prof. A. W. Wright at Yale University" and "Prof. A. W. Wright's Apparatus for Roentgen Photography" which a lengthy article inside the issue "Roentgen or X Ray Photography". Additional articles are: A Direct-Connected Motor and Lathe; ... See More
$55.00
Roentgen's x-ray discovery...
589078
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 8, 1896 The second page of this issue contains "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is of the further reporting of his discover of the x-ray. The frontpage of this issue contains "New Harlem River Bridge and Park Avenue Improvement, New York City" which contains an accompanying article inside. Additio... See More
$65.00
The discovery of x-rays by accident... Mr. Vanderbiltos' Estate, The Biltmore...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 1, 1896 The 3rd page of this issue contains a report "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" which is the accounting of how the discovery of x-rays was made by accident. The frontpage of this issue is of the United States Navy yard in New York. Also within the issue are articles: The Bassett Curtain Fixture; An Electric Welding Machine for Use on Bicycle ... See More
$72.00
Daguerreotypy...
589076
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 22, 1887 The frontpage of this issue contains several illustrations on "Daguerreotypy" along with an accompanying article. Within the issue are articles: Improved Metallic Printing Block; The Saint Malo Rolling Bridge; Dr. Church's Steam Omnibus; The St. Paul Ice Palace; and additional articles and advertisements.This is complete in 16... See More $46.00
Steam fire engine... Electric light...
589075
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 23, 1878 The frontpage of this issue features an illustration of "The Moorlen Steam Fire Engine" which also has an accompany article. Also in this issue are articles "'Forney' Locomotive for the New York Elevated Railroad"; "French Wheelbarrows"; "The Electric Light"; "A Novel Egg Opener" and ad... See More
$50.00
Landmark event in the creation of the telephone...
589002
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 25, 1876 This was a separate, stand-alone publication initially created to report on the Centennial Exposition in 1876 but which lasted through the 20th century, and not a supplemental issue to the more famous "Scientific American".Inside has an article: "Telephony" "Audible Speech By Telegraph" which reports on ... See More $88.00
Printing and folding press
589001
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN July 22, 1876. This contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: The Campbell Perfecting Printing and Folding Press - Steam Jet Pump; Coal Hod; Car Box Grinder; Saw Gumming Machine; Megascope and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the da... See More
$32.00
The Great Telescope...
589000
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN October 7, 1876. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SINGER BOOK SEWING MACHINE - CAR TRUCK FRAME DRILLING MACHINE - IMPROVED LINK BLOCK FOR LOCOMOTIVE and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the no... See More
$36.00
Mr. Bell's improved telelphone...
588999
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 6, 1877 The front page of this issue features a nice illustration of "Bell's New Telephone", plus "Applications Of Professor Bell's New Telephone" which shows individuals using the improved device.A report headed "The New Bell Telephone" describes the improvements made in the telephone, stating, in part: "P... See More $105.00
The Statue of Liberty when completed...
588977
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 13, 1885 The entire ftpg. is a great, detailed illustration captioned: "The Statue Of Liberty As It Will Appear When Completed" showing it on its pedestal on Bedloe's Island, New York harbor. Inside are 1 1/2 pgs. of text and prints on the Statue, several showing the: "Elevation, Plans, and Sections of Pedestal, Showing Method of Anchori... See More
$140.00
Cornell University in 1885...
588976
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 17, 1885 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: Sibley College & Cornell University - Iron Holder - Hame Fastener - Photographic Apparatus - Kneading Machine - Bread Oven & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting adv
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$48.00
Great for the telephone collector...
588974
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1886 The front page has a nice print showing "Early Telephones" from before Alexander Graham Bell's invention, with each of the 6 models labeled by date, name, and inventor. Also a nice ftpg. article titled: "Early Telephones". Other articles are: "Badia's Improved Life Preserver"; "The Lemurs in the Berlin Zoologica... See More
$45.00
The Mechanics of Batting a Baseball... Mummy or Rameses II...
588973
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 11, 1886 An inside page has a detailed article titled: "Baseball--Scientific Batting" by the famed Henry Chadwick, which includes 3 illustrations of how to swing at a baseball. Other articles include: The Shadow Bird and Its Nest"; "Mummy of Rameses II - 3,200 Years Old" and other articles and advertisements.Complete 16 page iss... See More $52.00
The very beginning of the motion picture industry...
588972
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 31, 1896 The entire frontpage features a great article with 7 illustrations on: "The Kinetoscope Stereopticon" as the article is headed, with the caption at the bottom of the page: "Apparatus For Projecting Kinetoscopic Pictures", and near the top a series of 15 photos captioned: "Kinetoscope Pictures--Practicing Putting
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$93.00
Sinking of the battleship 'Maine'...
588971
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1898 The entire ftpg. is taken up with six photos captioned: "The 'Maine' Disaster", concerning the sinking of the battleship 'Maine' which caused the United States to enter the Spanish-American War. Each photos has its own caption. There is a related article headed: "The 'Maine' Disaster" taking half a page... See More
$65.00
Niagra Falls Power Plant... Tesla generators...
588831
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1896 The front page has four illustrations showing different parts of "The Niagara Falls Power Plant". An inside page has greater than a full column of text dedicated to the power plant, including the Tesla generators, manufactured by Westinghouse. Considerable details are present. Other news/inventions of the day along with period adverti... See More
$89.00
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 un-cut 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 un-cut 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 Ba
New York City Fire Department...
588406
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, September 14, 1867
* New York City Fire Department
* New York City Fire Department
This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine...", "Howard's Patent Horse Rake", "Young's Packed Pipe Joint","Croley's Improvement in Window Frames&qu
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$64.00
Latest inventions from 1876...
588404
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 19, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: Dumping Cart - Variety Wood Worker - Bolt Cutter - Sewer Ga Trap & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when... See More $28.00
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of Polka...
588401
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, October 12, 1895 This paper has a front page print and article of: LOUIS PASTEUR. This moving article highlights not only this amazing man's life work but his character as well. A very good insight into a remarkable man.Also on the front page is an article "The Inventor of the Polka."
The issue also contains other articles and advertisement.
This is... See More $30.00
On the invention of the typewriter...
588399
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1867The front page has an article:
* "Improved Portable Photographic Apparatus" which 2 illustrations of: "Houston's Portable Photographic Camera" (see).
But the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 article headed:
* "Type Writing Machine" which begins: "A machine by which it is assumed that a m... See More $96.00
First practical typewriter...
588397
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 8, 1868* Sholes receives patent for first practical typewriter
Near the back of this 16 page issue is a lengthy list of the: "Official Report of Patents and Claims Issued by the United States Patent Office for the week ending June 23, 1868."
One of these is the patent for the very first practical typewriter, given to C. Latham Sholes, h... See More $59.00
The Eiffel Tower, Paris...
587858
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT: June 15, 1889.
* The Eiffel Tower
* The Eiffel Tower
* The Collection and Preservation of Plants
* Gustavo Eiffel
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "Gustavo Eiffel, Projector of the Eiffel Tower, at Paris"
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$72.00
Urbana Wine Company...
587684
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY September 16, 1893. This paper has a front page prints and article of THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXSPOSITION - EXHIBIT OF THE URBANA WINE COMPANY, URBANA, N.Y. (see picture). This wine company was known for good, pure wine, well aged and low in price. This paper is in very good condition.
$27.00
Grover Cleveland wins second Presidential election... very displayable issue...
587216
PLAIN WEEKLY DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 11, 1892 The front page of this issue contains a column headline "TRIUMPH!" with subheads "Cleveland Chosen by the People - Harrison Badly Defeated - New York Rolls Up a Plurality of 45,000 - Illinois Falls Into Line - Not a Single Break in the Democratic Column - The South Is Still Solid - Republican Rule Rebuked by the Voters&qu... See More
$70.00
Death of President Garfield...
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THE CHRISTIAN UNION, New York, Sept. 21, 1881 The front page begins: "Long before this paper reaches our readers the telegraph will have conveyed to them the sad news of President Garfield's death, which occurred Monday night..." with more. Plus another article beginning: "The President's death was quiet & peaceful. It had not been thought by the physicians that th... See More
$39.00
Eight pages, never bound n... See More $28.00
For and about the military...
587124
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 30, 1875 Over half of the front page is taken up with a nice illustrated ad for the: "Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn." (see). Contents within are all about the military including reports from the West.Sixteen pages, good condition. $36.00
Jewish Temple is dedicated...
587121
THE CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1866 The front page has nearly two lengthy columns headed: "The New Jewish Temple' "Holy Congregation of the Children of Israel" "Another Magnificent Church Edifice" "The Splendor of Its Decorations" concerning the Holy Congregation of the Children of Israel at Eighth & Mounds Streets (see for beginning).... See More
$47.00
The Bahamas, St. Augustine, Oakland...
587120
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 11, 1878 The ftpg. shows: "President Hayes...A Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia". Inside ha a full page of 4 scenes of: "...From Lathrop, on the Central Pacific Railroad to Oakland, in San Francisco Bay" & a fullpg. with 7 scenes of: "Incidents of a Trip from New York to Nassau & Havana...& Milita... See More
$48.00
The Statue of Liberty arrives...
587118
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 27, 1885 The full front page is an illustration of the huge crowd upon the arrival of the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty in New York harbor, & shows the pedestal at Bedloe's Island for the Statue. The centerfold has another print on the arrival of the Statue of Liberty (see), as well as six scenes of: "The State Camp of Instruction at ... See More
$55.00
President Johnson on the Civil Rights Bill...
587108
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, March 28, 1866 The front page has a very lengthy letter to the senate concerning his thoughts on vetoing the Civil Rights Bill, headed: "Our Vetoing President" "The Civil Rights Bill Returned to the Senate Without the Executive Signature" "His Objections to that Just and Patriotic Measure as set forth in His Message" "He Declares it... See More
$48.00
Assassination of President James Garfield...
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THE LOUISVILLE COMMERCIAL, Kentucky, July 5, 1881 The top of front page has column heads concerning the recent assassination attempt upon President James Garfield: "ALIVE ! " The President Living, & While There's Life There's Hope" "The Crisis at Hand & Today Will Foretell the Result" "The Gloomy News of the Early Part of the Night" and more... See More
$56.00
Grant's report on the Civil War...
587086
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 9, 1865 One column heads on page 8: "Grant's Report" "The Real Story Of The War" "Interesting Details of the Grand Co-operative Campaigns of 1864 and 1865" "Our Successes And Failures" "Who Succeeded and Who Failed" "Sherman, Sheridan, Meade Thomas, Canby and Others Highly Commended" "B
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$43.00
Map of Texas...
587085
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 28, 1865 The front page features a quite large map headed: " THE WAR ON THE RIO GRANDE. Scene of the Recent Movements of the Liberal & Imperialist Forces." which shows the area of Texas from El Paso to Brownsville, with much in between, including portions of Mexico (see photos).There are related front page one column headlines including: " MEXIC... See More $63.00
Famous Winslow Homer print...
587080
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 14, 1872 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "The Next In Order--Any Thing! Oh, Any Thing!" plus there is another full page Nast political cartoon inside; "The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" which shows Uncle Sam. Other prints include: "...Pope Pius the Ninth..." a full page: "Sunday Morning ... See More
$92.00
Desired Winslow Homer print...
587079
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1872 Although there are several Thomas Nast political cartoons in this issue, the most desired print is the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "On The Beach--Two Are Company, Three Are None."Complete in 16 pages, with some light damp staining & minor edge wear throughout, but the Homer print is quite nice (see photos).... See More $108.00
The Great Chicago Fire, with illustrations...
587078
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 1871 The full front page is a print captioned: "The Great Fire in Chicago--Group of Refugees in the Street" plus a full page within: "Chicago In Flames-The Rush for Life Over Randolph St. Bridge" and a doublepage centerfold showing: "Chicago In Ruins" which is quite dramatic. Inside has an additional two more pages w... See More
$116.00
San Francisco scenes... Hotel for miners... Jewish Synagogue...
587031
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 14, 1874 Inside has five illustrations of notable buildings in San Francisco: "The "What Cheer House, A Celebrated Hotel For Miners" "The Jewish Synagogue On Sutter Street" "The Merchant's Exchange" "The California Theatre" and the "Chinese Mercantile Houses In Dupont Street".The front page ... See More $75.00
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
587001
PUCK, New York, Jan. 24, 1894 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:front page: "... See More $24.00
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
587000
PUCK, New York, Jan. 31, 1894 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:front page: "... See More $27.00
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
586999
PUCK, New York, Jan. 17, 1894 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:front page: "... See More $27.00
Three color political prints...
586998
JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 11, 1890 Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very si... See More $27.00
Three color political prints...
586997
JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 4, 1890 Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very sim... See More $27.00
Three color political prints...
586996
JUDGE magazine, New York, Sept. 13, 1890 Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very s... See More $27.00
For stamp collectors...
586986
THE MICHIGAN PHILATELIST, Detroit, Fan., Feb., Mar. & April, (1876) The year is not in the dateline but is in the masthead engraving. A curious little periodical for stamp collectors, never bound nor trimmed so although it is 16 pages it folds out to be one sheet of paper. Very nice condition.
$9.00
