Gunfight at the O.K. Corral... Earps are acquitted of guilt...
Item #653761
December 16, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 16, 1881
* re. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
* Wyatt, Virgil & Morgan Earp acquitted
Page 7 contains a nice report concerning the now iconic "gunfight at the O.K. Corral", from just a day after the conclusion of the trial of the Earps ended in their acquittal.
The article headed: "The Atchison & Topeka-Sonora railroad-... See More
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871...
Item #653759
October 10, 1871
DAILY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 1871 The front page first column has: "CHICAGO" "In One Red Burial Blent" A Wasted City" "The Fire Fiend Triumphant" "A Terror Stricken Population" "100,000 Persons Houseless & Homeless" "10,000 Buildings Destroyed" "Suffering & Starvation" "Fleeing Befo... See More
First person to die by means of the electric chair...
Item #653753
August 16, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 16, 1890 Page 2 has an entire column taken up with an historic report headed: "The First Electrical Execution" being a report of the electrocution of William Kemmler (see photos). A fascinating article with interesting & graphic details of the process, and even more significant to have this report in a science-related magazine.
Other articles are ... See More
Outlaw Sam Bass... Terrific account of his death ...
Item #653744
July 24, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 24, 1878
* Death of Sam Bass
* American train robber & outlaw
Looking over the several reports on the death of outlaw Sam Bass we have offered over the last ten years, none have come close to providing the detail & presentation found in this issue.
Taking the entire middle column of the front page (and a bit of the next) is a great acc... See More
Thomas Edison invention from 1891...
Item #653739
July 25, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1891
* Thomas Edison invention
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
... See More
* Thomas Edison invention
* Electric Motor & Dynamo
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
Two dramatic issues on the Chicago fire...
Item #653582
October 28, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21 and 28, 1871
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
A nice pair of consecutive issues on the Chicago fire, the Oct. 21 issue containing a very nice doublepage centerfold: "Bird's-Eye View of Chicago As It Was Before The Great Fire" as well other unrelated prints.
The Oct. 28 issues has a very dramatic doublepage centerfold: "Chicago I... See More
1899 Kirksville, Missouri tornado disaster...
Item #653554
April 28, 1899
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, April 28, 1899
* Kirksville, Missouri
* Tornado, cyclone disaster
The top of the front has a one column heading: "CYCLONE WRECKS HAVOC" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Kirksville, Missouri tornado disaster.
Other news of the day. Complete with 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margin... See More
Baseball prints... Canada... Shohola Glen...
Item #653472
May 23, 1885
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 23, 1885 The front page includes a print of: "Canada - Fighting in the Northwest - A Shell from the Winnipeg Battery Striking a House Occupied by Half-Breeds During Gen. Middleton's Attack Upon Batouche".
Pg. 3 has a very nice full page montage of 7 vignettes of: "New York City--The Baseball Season--Sketches at the P... See More
Tea culture in India...
Item #653251
June 10, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 10, 1876 The front page has "Balestrieri's System of Illumination" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Centennial Exposition"; "Walton's Turbine Water Wheel"; "The Culture and Preparation of Tea in Sikkim, India"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pa... See More
Silk industry in India...
Item #653248
November 2, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 2, 1895 The cover has "The Cotton States Exhibition, Atlanta, GA" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "Long's Machine for Sawing Mouldings"; "The Silk Industry in India"; "Fair Haven and Westville Electric Railroad"; "The Transsiberian Railway"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisem... See More
Several Southern States to be readmited to the Union...
Item #653155
June 11, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1868 Much of the front page is taken up with the discussion and vote regarding the re-admission to The Union of several southern states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana - which passed. Quite historic.
Other news of the day related to post-war activities, reconstruction and impeachment being among them, is found throughout.
Complet... See More
1909 Adana Massacre... Armenians...
Item #653114
April 22, 1909
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, April 22, 1909
* Adana massacres - Christians genocide
* Armenians - Ottoman Empire - Turkey
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "TURKISH RULER RETAINS THRON" with subheads. (See)
Complete in 12 pages, light toning, loose along the spine, a little margin wear, must be handled with care.... See More
General Grant's Order #11 re: Jews continues to haunt him...
Early reactions to the 1st official Memorial Day... Southern opinion...
Item #653064
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
California Wine-Making... Napa Valley...
Item #652921
March 9, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY (with California Wine-Making Supplement), New York, March 9, 1889 The four page "Supplement" issue is titled; "California Wine-Making," with 3 1/2 of the 4 pages devoted to the topic (with six photos/illustrations). Also present is the regular weekly issue which includes: Full ftpg: 'The Arrival of Troops--A Scene on Penna. Ave. Before Inauguration... See More
Jesse & Frank James captured?...
Item #652906
February 1, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1875
* Great Jesse James report
* Raid on his home (birthplace)
* Kearney, Missouri
The top of page 2 has a rather lengthy & interesting article headed: "THE JAMES BOYS" "The Attempt To Capture Them At Kearney" with subheads: "Strange Acts of the Detectives--A Bombshell Thrown Into Mrs. Samuels' House--A Child Killed An... See More
Jenny Lind and P.T. Barnum - tour details...
Item #652747
September 28, 1852
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, September 28, 1852
* Jenny Lind and P.T. Barnum tour revenue
* Swedish Nightingale
* P.T. Barnum tries to book other reputable singers
Page 7 has, "BARNUM AND JENNY LIND," followed by text describing the amount of money made through their tour, and included a letter from him signed in block type: P.T. BARNUM. Another article on the same page has the heading, ... See More
Walt Whitman's "To Those Who've Fail'd"... 1st appearance...
Item #652738
January 27, 1888
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 27, 1888
* Walt Whitman's "To Those Who've Fail'd"
* 1st appearance - quite rare
Page 6 has Walt Whitman's "To Those Who've Fail'd," which was a piece written exclusively for the New York Herald. The entire text reads:
To those who've fail'd in aspirations vast,
To unnamed soldiers, fall'n in fro
... See More
Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)"... 1st appearance...
Item #652737
February 19, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 19, 1876
* Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)"
* 1st appearance - quite rare
Page 12 has Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)," which was a piece written exclusively for the New York Herald. While noteworthy, it is certainly one of his shortest poems. The entire text reads: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BOR... See More
An early flying machine (1874).......
Item #652593
December 5, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN December 5, 1874
* Early flying machine
Page 7 (357) has a great sketch of a: "PROPOSED FLYING MACHINE," followed by text which begins: "Cannot we arouse a little more spirit and inquiry regarding the subject of a practical flying machine, and keep the ball rolling until the aim is accomplished?" - with more. Other period-themed unrelated images and ar... See More
1882 River Falls, Wisconsin....
Item #652579
February 16, 1882
THE RIVER FALLS JOURNAL, Wisconsin, February 16, 1882
* Pierce & St. Croix County
Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements. A large sized issue measures 28 x 22 inches.
Complete with 4 pages, a little wear at the folds, generally nice.
Beecher-Tilton scandal...
Item #652561
April 3, 1875
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, April 3, 1875
* Henry Ward Beecher
* Elizabeth Tilton
* Adultery trial
* Victoria Woodhull
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "FRENZIED TILTON" "A Startling and Desperate Sequel to the Great Scandal" "He Challenges Beecher to Fight a Duel&qu... See More
Early Fire Escape...
Item #652553
February 23, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February 23, 1889. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: GUN FACTORY - WIRE TIGHTENER - BRAKE SHOE - EAR PIERCER - FIRE ESCAPE - STEP LADDER & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when ... See More
For the ballooning enthusiast... Failed attempt to cross the Atlantic...
Item #652384
September 13, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 13, 1873 A nice issue for any ballooning enthusiast as the front page is taken up with 3 prints, the largest captioned: "The Great Transatlantic Balloon" with prints of its "aeronauts" and a detailed article. In reality they were forced to land in New England, never making it across any water, however this was the first attempt to cros... See More
"Proud Music of the Sea Storm" -by Walt Whitman - submitted by Ralph Waldo Emerson...
Item #652371
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, February, 1869* Walt Whitman's "Proud Music of the Sea Storm" - 1st appearance
* submitted to The Atlantic Monthly on behalf of Whitman as a favor
Pages 199-203 have Walt Whitman's, "Proud Music of the Sea Storm," which, according to the Walt Whitman Archive, has the distinction of being a poem submitted to The Atlantic Monthly by Ralph Wal... See More
Walt Whitman's "Two Rivulet's"... 1st appearance (extracts)...
Item #652366
February 19, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 19, 1876
* Pre-publication extracts of "Two Rivulets" - 1st appearance
* Much on and by Walt Whitman
* 1st major works since "Leaves of Grass"
Page 4, under the heading, "WALT WHITMAN'S POEMS," has per-publication extracts from "Two Rivulets," and are believed to be their 1st appearance. Included are "Eidolons,&quo... See More
80th birthday tributes to John Greenleaf Whittier...
Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, & George Child's all contribute...
Item #652358
December 15, 1887
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1872
* "As The Greeks Signal Flame" - Walt Whitman writes a poetic tribute to his friend...
* written for the New York Herald
* Mark Twain's eloquent tribute also included
Page 3 is almost entirely dedicated to tributes and accolades for James Greenleaf Whittier in recognition of his 80th birthday. "As The Greeks Signal Flame" is a Walt... See More
"As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"...
Walt Whitman writes a poem for Dartmouth's Commencement......
Item #652355
June 26, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1872
* Walt Whitman
* "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"
* Considered the 1st publication
Page 3 has Walt Whitman's, "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free," which was a poem he wrote and delivered at the 1872 Commencement at Dartmouth College. This printing was actually from the day prior to the Commencement, making it one of the earliest i... See More
Government of Ireland Bill of 1886...
Item #652304
April 9, 1886
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1886
* Government of Ireland Bill 1886
* First Home Rule Bill
* William Gladstone
The front page has one column headings: "ERIN'S DELIVERANCE" "Gladstone, in a Most Eloquent Speech, Proposes a Parliament for Ireland" "and more with illustration of Gladstone. (see) Lengthy text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Com... See More
1873 Colfax, Louisiana massacre.....
Item #652286
April 21, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, April 21, 1873
* Colfax massacre - riot
* Grant Parish, Louisiana
* The Modoc War - Lava Beds
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Great Parish Massacre" (see) Coverage on the Colfax massacre (riot) in Louisiana.
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
Reading, Pennsylvania tornado...
Item #652173
January 11, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 11, 1889
* Reading, Pennsylvania
* Grimshaw Silk Mill tornado disaster
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "THE GREAT STORM" "The Full Extent of the Disaster Becoming Apparent" "From Forty to Fifty Lives Lost in the Wreck at Reading" and more. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, light toning and minor... See More
19th century Danville, Illinois
Item #652080
December 9, 1880
THE DANVILLE DAILY NEWS, Illinois, December 9, 1880
* Uncommon title
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, many illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.
P. T. Barnum death funeral...
Item #652074
April 11, 1891
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., April 11, 1891
* Phineas T. Barnum death funeral
Page 3 has an article headed: "Funeral Of Phineas T. Barnum" with subhead. (see) Page 5 has another related article headed: "The Great Showman's Will" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the death and funeral of circus icon Phineas T. Barnum.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light... See More
The Haggadah details - Jewish Passover... NYT 1st mention...
Item #652072
January 27, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1878
* Jewish Festivals & Rituals
* 1st NYT mention of The Haggadah Service with details
* The Passover, The Sabbath Day, The Feast of Tabernacles
Background: In 1840, as a partial response to what is now called the Damascus Blood Libel (accusation against the Jews regarding their rituals/practices), the London Times printed a detailed description of the... See More
Early baseball championship series in 1872...
Item #651986
September 18, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, September 18, 1872
* Early baseball (game 8)
* Brooklyn - Philadelphia - New York
* Championship series
The back page has small one column headings: "The Ball Field" "The Mutuals Again Victorious--They Defeat the Athletics Easily After a Fine Game--Score 10 to 3" with box scores (see photos).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More
1880 Circus ad.... Human cannon ball....
Item #651937
July 30, 1880
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 30, 1880
* Circus ad
* Human cannonball
The last column of page 8 has a full length circus advertisement titled the "Greatest Show on Earth" which features: "A Human Being Shot From a Monster Cannon" "15 Trained Elephants" "Zuila, the Female Blondin" and more (see photos).
Complete in 10 pages, news of th... See More
Modoc Indian War...Captain Jack....
Item #651932
June 6, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, June 6, 1873
* Modoc Indians War - lava beds
* Captain Jack & Black Jim
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "The Last of the Modocs--The Triumphant Militia to be Mustered Out" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete with 8 pages, some spine wear, ot... See More
Panic 0f 1873...
Item #651931
September 23, 1873
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1873
* Panic of 1873 (early reporting)
* Start of the "Long Depression"
Front page has: "THE PANIC SUBSIDING" "Condition Of Affairs In The Street Yearterday". Various related reports take most of the ftpg.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condition.
1909 Pine River, Minnesota...
Item #651915
March 5, 1909
THE PINE TREE BLAZE, Minnesota, March 5, 1909
* Rare title
* Brainerd MN
A Uncommon title from Cass County which contains news of the day and some advertisements with a front page map/diagram of Chickamaw Beach, Minnesota. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, minor wear at the central fold, generally in good condition.
Large color print: "Hop Picking"...
Item #651868
October 5, 1867
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 5, 1867 This is a terrific and quite rare full color print captioned: "Hop Picking". This foldout has an image measuring 16 1/4 by 21 3/4 inches, with the entire print with borders measuring 20 1/2 by 26 3/4 inches. This print is rarely available as it was typically removed from the volumes years ago, and even when found the ... See More
1875 Independence, Missouri...
Item #651866
June 12, 1875
INDEPENDENCE SENTINEL, Missouri, June 12, 1875
* Uncommon title
This rare title from Jackson County has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Large sized issue measures 26 x 20 inches.
Complete with 4 pages, some spine wear, otherwise quite nice.
1888 Des Moines, Iowa...
Item #651855
September 19, 1888
IOWA TRIBUNE, Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 19, 1888
* 19th century Iowa
The uncommon title from Polk County has news of the day with some advertisements
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning, some archival mending to a few margin tears, generally good.
1876 Olathe, Kansas....
Item #651849
April 13, 1876
MIRROR AND NEWS LETTER, Olathe, Kansas, April 13, 1876
* Uncommon title
This rare title from Johnson County has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all 8 pages, small hole in the middle of the back page, otherwise very nice.
1877 Bloomville, Ohio...
Item #651842
April 11, 1877
THE BLOOMVILLE BANNER, Ohio, April 11, 1877
* Rare title
Uncommon title from this small village in Seneca County. Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all 4 pages, a little light damp staining, nice condition.
1867 Staunton, Virginia...
Item #651819
July 16, 1867
STAUNTON SPECTATOR, Virginia, July 16, 1867
* Uncommon title
* Washington County
A rare title that contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, some creasing, a little margin wear, generally good.
Working to abolish alcoholic beverages...
Item #651806
YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, December, 1894 An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.Decorative title page, 12 pages, 9 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
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
Day 2 reports of the 1st official Memorial Day...
Item #651767
June 1, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 1, 1868 Page 5 has, under the heading "Our Dead Heroes," multiple, day 2 reports regarding the 1st official Memorial Day celebrations from throughout the country. Locations include Jersey City, Newark, Nashville, Providence, Hartford, Portland, St. Louis, Dayton, and more. Nice to have these early reports. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complet... 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
Execution of Captain Wirz... Andersonville prison...
Item #651758
November 11, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, November 11, 1865 The top of the front page has: "WIRZ", "Details Of His Execution", "The Parting of the Prisoner with Winder", "He Charges His Old Companion in Crime to Redeem His Character from the Stain Upon It" "Gloomy Scene at the Scaffold", "The Prisoner Persists in Declaring His Innocence to the End", "D... See More
Radiography and X-Rays... Photos of the Cheyenne Indians...
Item #651720
April 11, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 11, 1896 The full ftpg. is a nice print: "M. De Morgan's Discoveries at Dahshur - Morgan Lifting a Golden Crown from the Mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur". Page 2 has more on this with: "Ancient Egyptian Goldsmith's Work Discovered at Dahshur".
Other prints include: "With the Northern Cheyennes" "
... See More
Other prints include: "With the Northern Cheyennes" "
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