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Early reports from Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #589156
September 1, 1742
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1742
* 18th century British magazine
* early reports (2) from Charleston, South Carolina
There is a full page of text on an: "Extract of a Letter from Mr. John Smith on board the Success Frigate...dated at Charles-Town [Charleston] in S. Carolina" with some good reading (see photos for portions).
Among other items in th... See More
Revolutionary War original from London...
Item #557958
April 16, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1778
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 2 has an item noting: "The spirit of party seems entirely to have subsided here; the Americans & Anti-Americans, the minority & majority are now form but one party & their views only the good & safety of this kingdom...".
An inside pg. is mostly taken up with &quo... See More
1818 Northwest Expedition
Item #213486
December 1, 1818
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 1, 1818.
* Northwest Expedition
* Ship Isabella
* 1818
* Northwest Expedition
* Ship Isabella
* 1818
On page 3 under Northern Expedition is a very detailed letter from an officer aboard the ship Isabella, employed in the North-West Expedition. Mentions Wygatt Island, Greenland, Four Island Point, Disko, Riskoll, Woman Islands, Black Hook, and Sandersons Hope. Much about the weather c
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Christmas Day...
Item #555912
December 25, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, December 25, 1822
* Early 19th century Christmas Day
On page 2 under "Christmas" is a message from the editors of this newspaper that says: "This day is observed as a festival and high holy day throughout the Christian world. Public business is generally suspended and the churches are opened for divine worship. It is als... See More
Early Christmas Eve...
Item #574048
December 24, 1828
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 24, 1828
* Early 19th century
* Christmas Eve
Page 2 has a poem: "Christmas Reflections" and an article: "Christmas", which is a bit unusual as Christmas was not much celebrated at this time. Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
Early Christmas Poem in 1831....
Item #218166
December 30, 1831
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE AND JOURNAL AND ZIONS HERALD, N.Y., Dec. 30, 1831.
* Early christmas poem
On the back page under Poetry is a poem: Christmas Day that has a religious theme. Other news of the day (mostly religious). Dampstain in the upper right corner slightly affects the poem, fold foxing on the front page, occasional foxing.
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* Early christmas poem
On the back page under Poetry is a poem: Christmas Day that has a religious theme. Other news of the day (mostly religious). Dampstain in the upper right corner slightly affects the poem, fold foxing on the front page, occasional foxing.
Davy Crockett...
Item #541175
December 28, 1833
ATKINSON'S SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, December 28, 1833
* Rare Davy Crockett mention
Page 2 has brief item that says: "Davy Crockett is represented as being the greatest 'lion' at Washington--next to Major Downing."
Other news of the day includes: "Narrow Escape" "Robbery" "Christmas Day" and much more.
4 pages in good condition... See More
Illustrated publication... London from the Thames - ancient to modern....
Item #576354
December 28, 1844
THE PICTORIAL TIMES with SUPPLEMENT, London, December 28, 1844 The cover of the issue contains "The New Statue of William IV., London Bridge". Within the issue are "Pictorial History of Birmingham (continued story)" with illustrations; "Christmas-Tide and New Year's Day"; literary content with illustrations, other content and advertisements.
This issue ... See More
Early Santa...
Item #172112
December 26, 1857
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1857
Nice frontpage illustration and article on: 'The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas'.
A two page story entitled 'The Wonders of Santa Claus' includes eight illustrations, four of which show Santa Claus. Very early illustration of Santa.
Also included is text coverage of "The Mormon War". "American Homes in New York Hotel... See More
Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #172218
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have four prints by famed artist Winsl... See More
Christmas Supplement...
Item #580532
December 25, 1858
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, December 25, 1858 This is the Christmas Supplement with the front page of the issue containing "The Shepherd's Christmas: A Sketch on Brighton Downs". Within the issue are several Christmas related illustrations including a doublepage "A Christmas Play Before Queen Elizabeth"; "The Magic Lantern" (slide... See More
Homer Christmas print...
Item #172322
December 24, 1859
Harper's WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 24, 1859 The frontpage features a story "Hester Pratt's New-Year's Day" and has a nearly half-page illustration "The Blind Girl at Hester Pratt's Table". A two-thirds page "The Proposed New Parliament Buildings at Ottawa City, Canada" also has an accompanying article. A very decorative doublepage centerfold is by Winslow ... See More
Christmas Issue...
Item #220962
December 24, 1859
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from London, December 24, 1859
* Several Christmas Prints
* Christmas Poems and Stories
* Several Christmas Prints
* Christmas Poems and Stories
* Christmas Songs
* Includes Christmas Supplement
* Includes Christmas Supplement
Complete issue formatted much like Harper's Weekly. Very nice condition. 38 pages total. See photos for more details.
A great issue for framing and displaying!
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"Great Expectations" Collection I
Item #206663
November 24, 1860
Harper's Weekly, November 24, 1860 through December 29, 1860. This is a six-issue set (part 1) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at w... See More
Item #172426
December 22, 1860
Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 22, 1860 Nice full front page illus: 'The Seceding South Carolina Delegation' is by Winslow Homer. Fullpg: 'Christmas-Day Then & Now' and fullpg: 'Santa Claus' is a small print of him & larger on people shopping. This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.
Item #172428
December 29, 1860
Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 29, 1860 Full ftpg: 'Christmas Day, 1860' shows a family at Christmas dinner. Nice fullpg: 'Christmas Chimes at Trinity Church, N.Y. This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. In addition, the 1st installment of "Dickens's Christmas Story - A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA" is also present, taking nearly 6 pages of ... See More
Two Winslow Homer prints, including a centerfold...
Item #172430
January 5, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1861 The full front page is drawn by Winslow Homer & has: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. Also done by Winslow Homer is the doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Old Year Out".
Also in this issue is: "New Year's Eve in the Country" plus there is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations"... See More
"Great Expectations" Collection II...
Item #206665
January 5, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1861 through February 9, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be v... See More
Fort Sumter...
Item #172432
January 12, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1861 Much of front page is taken up with a print of: "Major Anderson, U.S.A., Commanding At Ft. Sumter" with a biography of him. Also in this issue is a dramatic full page: "The Battle of New Orleans, Fought Jan. 8, 1815" & "Sketches of Ft. Moultrie" which has 5 prints; "Senator Seward's Arabian Horses--Maanak... See More
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #172534
January 4, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862 The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861", which does show some mild margin wear as this was the first page in the volume.
Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: &q... See More
"CHRISTMAS BOXES IN CAMP" by Winslow Homer
Item #555197
January 4, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862
* Winslow Homer print
* Christmas
Full front page illustration: "Christmas Boxes in Camp--Christmas, 1861"
Shows Union soldiers enjoying presents they received in a large trunk. Done by Winslow Homer, one of America's favorite illustrators.
This issue also contains "Charles Dickens' New Christmas S... See More
From Kentucky during the Civil War...
Item #559141
December 11, 1862
THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Kentucky, December 11, 1862
* Rare title from the Civil War
* Slave advertisement
Kentucky was one of the border states which shared allegiance depending on what the date was and in which town you were in. Officially Louisville was a Confederate city from April thru mid-September of 1861. This issue was published after Yankee occupation.
The front page... See More
View centerfold of Fredericksburg... Charles Dickens...
Item #172634
December 20, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1862 The full front page shows: "Identification of Indian Murderers in Minnesota by a Boy Survivor of the Massacre". Other prints inside include: "Belle Plains, on the Potomac--Burnside's Principal Commissary Depot" showing a long wagon train. Fullpg. has three prints: "Seminary at La Grange, Tennessee, Now Used as a Pr... See More
Thomas Nast's first Santa Claus for Harper's Weekly...
Item #172638
January 3, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1863 The full front front page is an illustration of "Santa Claus in Camp", this being the very first representation of Santa Claus by Thomas Nast in this publication. Inside the doublepage centerfold has two large illustrations of "Christmas Eve, 1862.", by Thomas Nast.
A full page illustration has two 1/2 pg. prints of: "T... See More
Nast Santa Claus...
Item #172740
December 26, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1863 The front page has two prints: "Hon. Schuyler Colfax, The New Speaker of the House" and "Capture of the Steamer 'Chesapeake' by British Pirates". Inside has a full page: "The Army of the Cumberland--Capture of Rebel Works at the White House on Lookout Mountain" and a full page with 5 scenes: "The Army... See More
The Christmas edition...
Item #575588
December 24, 1864
CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 24, 1864
* Rare Christmas edition
This issue has a nice Christmas-themed masthead (see). The ftpg. print: "A Visit to the Old Folk on Christmas Eve" is accompanied by an article of the same title. Inside has a fullpg: "Carol-Singing in Yorkshire" & another fullpg: "King Cheer". Great conditi... See More
Signed by Beauregard and Lincoln...
Item #583508
December 24, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 24, 1864 Not just a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The War News--Affairs In the Valley & Around Gordonsville" which includes a dispatch signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, General (see photos). Also: "City Intelligence" "The New Year's Dinner to Gen... See More
Finding a bright spot in the loss of Savannah... Sherman moves through the South...
Item #567143
December 27, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 27, 1864 Not just a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy and from quite late in the war.
The front page includes: "The War News" with various items including subheads: "From Georgia" "Southwestern Virginia" and "Colonel Mosby". Also: "City Intelligence" "The... See More
Nashville, Tennessee victory... William T. Sherman...
Item #570382
December 29, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 29, 1864
* Nashville, Tennessee victory
* William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
Among the front page column heads are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack On Fort Fisher" "Bombardment On Christmas Day" "The Flag of the fort Captured" "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Fruits Of Gen. Thom... See More
Item #570383
December 29, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 29, 1864
* Nashville TN victory
* William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack On Fort Fisher" "Bombardment On Christmas Day" "The Flag of the fort Captured" "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Fruits Of Gen. Thomas' Great Victory" "Latest From Sherm... See More
Item #570384
December 29, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 29, 1864
* Nashville TN victory
* William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack On Fort Fisher" "Bombardment On Christmas Day" "The Flag of the fort Captured" "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Fruits Of Gen. Thomas' Great Victory" "Latest From Sherma... See More
General Sherman's march to the sea...
Item #579980
December 29, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1864
* Nashville, Tennessee victory
* William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
Among the front page column heads are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack On Fort Fisher" "Bombardment On Christmas Day" "The Flag of the fort Captured" "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Fruits Of Gen. Thomas' Great Victory" &quo... See More
Nast print: Lincoln invites Confederates to the Christmas table...
Item #172846
December 31, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 31, 1864 The full front page shows children in a bedroom playing with Christmas gifts and toys while the parents watch from the doorway.
The very ornate doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast is titled: "The Union Christmas Dinner" and shows President Lincoln welcoming Confederates to dinner, with a long table in the background and empty chair
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The very ornate doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast is titled: "The Union Christmas Dinner" and shows President Lincoln welcoming Confederates to dinner, with a long table in the background and empty chair
General Sherman dines in Savannah...
Item #172854
January 28, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1865 The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full page print: " 'Tween Decks After Action--News From Home".
Other prints include: "New Year's Day in Savannah--General Sherman's... See More
From Savannah before the end of the Civil War...
Item #553843
April 2, 1865
SAVANNAH DAILY HERALD, Savannah, Georgia, April 2, 1865
* Very rare civil war era issue from the Southern coast
* Sherman's captured city
A scarce title from this Confederate stronghold until it fell to the Yankees on Christmas Day, 1864, just over 3 months prior to the printing of this issue.
The front page has a "Congratulatory Letter" from General Howard to Major General... See More
Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #172950
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1865 This issue features a great doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand. One of the better Nast Santa Claus prints and very displayable.
The full front page is a prin... See More
The "new" Fire Department for New York City...
Item #560311
December 30, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, December 30, 1865
This issue has a nice full frontpage illustration entitled: "Buying The Christmas Turkey". Inside is a 1/4 page illustration "The New Building Of The New York Stock Exchange -- Board Of Brokers" and a halfpage: "The New Room Of The Board Of Brokers -- The Board In Session". The sewn-in doublepage centerfold ha... See More
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #173054
December 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1866 The front page has a lengthy poem withi related print titled: "The Setter's Christmas Eve". Inside contains a full page: "Hauling Home the Christmas Boughs"; halfpg: "Scene of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem" & "The Wise Men Following the Star in the East". Also: a halfpg: "John Surratt"... See More
Great for Christmas gifts...
3 19th century issues from "Bethlehem"...
Item #573947
January 1, 1867
(3 issues) BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is a special offering for the month of August - a three issue set of original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA. Each issue contains a wealth of post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have mid-19th century issues from wh... See More
Item #173158
December 28, 1867
Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 28, 1867 Ftpg: 'The Wise Men Guided by the Star in the East'. Very nice halfpg: 'Santa Claus' show him with a bag full of toys sneaking by 2 sleeping children. Halfpg: 'An Early Christmas Call' shows children, with toys, waking up mom & dad. Fullpg: 'Christmas Toys--A Quiet Hint to Uncle John' & fullpg: 'Christmas Morning--Awaking' shows children looking at a decorat... See More
Item #173160
January 4, 1868
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1868
Front 1/3 page illustration of "The Sisters of Mercy." which is of a Man in Prison. Inside is a full page illustration of "Funeral of Chief Engineer Lyle of Philadelphia." 1/4 page illustration of "Tenement House Fire in Second Avenue, N.Y." 1/2 page illustration of "Railroad Disaster Near Northfield, Vermont.&... See More
Item #173264
December 26, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, New York, dated December 26, 1868 The front of the issue is of a 1/2 page illustration entitled "Winter Sports-Fishing for Pickerel Through the Ice." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Steamboat Disaster on the Ohio River, Near Warsaw, Kentucky, December 4, 1868." which also has the accompanying front page article regarding the coll... See More
Homer...
Item #173266
January 2, 1869
Harper's WEEKLY, from New York, dated January 2, 1869 The frontpage of the issue features a fullpage engraving 'A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year' which shows a full-figure Santa Claus carrying a Christmas tree. Inside the issue is a Winslow Homer fullpage 'Christmas Belles'. Another fullpage illustration is 'Home for the Holidays'. A fullpage features two half-page illustrations "The Ch... See More
Item #173368
December 25, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 25, 1869 The frontpage of the issue contains a fullpage illustration entitled "Home for the Holidays" (Christmas). Inside are five illustrations pertaining to "The War in Cuba." (Trinidad Mountains, General Adolph Cavada, Military District of Cienfuegos). Two full page Thomas Nast illustrations are of "Excommunication... See More
Item #173370
January 1, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY,
*Front page illustration 'Lord Lytton'
*2/3 page illustration 'The Nativity'
*2/3 page illustration 'The Christmas Tree'
*fullpage illustration 'Christmas-Eve Off The Coast'
*fullpage illustration 'A Rainy Sunday in Brittany'
*fullpage illustration 'An Attack'
First appearance of the Democratic Donkey... Nice Judaica print...
Item #173374
January 15, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 15, 1870 Certainly the most historic or noteworthy print in this issue is the somewhat nondescript political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast on the back page titled: "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion". Its significance is that this is the very first appearance of the Democratic Donkey, which has remained the image of the Democratic party to thi... See More
Funeral of Victor Noir... Mr. Peabody...
Item #173382
February 12, 1870
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1870 The frontpage features a fullpage "Christmas-Day in St. Peter's - 'Open the Gates and Let the King of Glory In'". Fine port scene is a fullpage print: 'Landing of the Remains of Mr. Peabody At Portland' Fullpage and 2 illustrations on: 'The Funeral Of Victor Noir' 3 scenes of: 'Aerial Voyages--Perilous Balloon Adventure' shows Th. ... See More
Christmas issue...
Item #173474
December 31, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1870 The front page features a great full page: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Years" which shows an 'old' version of Santa Claus (not by Thomas Nast). Within the issue are half page illustrations 'Selling Fish at Auction in Paris' and 'The Entente Cordiale - The Prussian Bugbear in the park of Versailles'. Fullp... See More
Item #173478
January 14, 1871
Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 14, 1871 Halfpg: "Burning of the Spottswood House, Richmond". Detailed dblpgctrfld: "Paris--Showing the Position of the Principal Buildings, Forts, Villages & Railways". Fullpg. Nast cartoon re. the Civil War. This issue contains the first Thomas Nast political cartoon with a Tammany Hall reference, being "Tweedledee and Sweedledum--A New Christma... See More
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #173578
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY December 30, 1871. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Santa Claus's Mail." Very Displayable. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to the 'Heathens' of America." Dblpgctrfld. of "Witchcraft in 1871." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chain Gang ... See More
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