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Reports from Charleston, South Carolina...
204710
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1742 * early 18th century British magazine
* report from Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word &qu... See More $22.00
Reports from Charleston, South Carolina...
214666
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1742 * early 18th century British magazine
* report from Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word &qu... See More $22.00
Battles of Trenton and Princeton... Washington crosses the Delaware...
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ABSOLUTELY GENUINE PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPER FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR !The PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, May 17, 1777
MENTION OF WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE !
Contains a terrific report announcing George Washington's victory at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.
Half of the ftpg. is taken up with a report concerning the laws regarding the destruction of the public street lamps of ... See More $720.00
Christmas, 1805...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1805.
* Christmas
On page 2 under Christmas Day is a message from the publisher: Mr. Russell---Should nothing more pertinent be offered you, for publication, on the Natal Day of our blessed Saviour, you will gratify an old friend by inserting the following selected Ode: Hereafter is a poem: Immanuel Born. Unusual to have a Christmas message in a
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$25.00
* Christmas
On page 2 under Christmas Day is a message from the publisher: Mr. Russell---Should nothing more pertinent be offered you, for publication, on the Natal Day of our blessed Saviour, you will gratify an old friend by inserting the following selected Ode: Hereafter is a poem: Immanuel Born. Unusual to have a Christmas message in a
1818 Northwest Expedition
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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 con
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$34.00
Early Christmas Poem in 1831....
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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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$15.00
* 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.
Washington Irving ...
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BERKS AND SCHUYKILL JOURNAL, Reading, Pa., Jan. 7, 1837.
* Poem by Washington Irving
* Poem by Washington Irving
* Reading Pennsylvania, 1837
Ftpg. poem: "Christmas In Olden Times. By Washington Irving". Pg. 2 has The News Boys Address To the Patrons of The Berks & Schuykill Journal", and the "Almanac For 1837" which includes a calendar and the "Moons Phases". Lite staining in the right margin, occas
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$30.00
Christmas in 1843...
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PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Dec. 25, 1843.
* Christmas
* Daniel Webster
On page 2 under Christmas is an editorial with a Christmas greeting. Also the lyrics of a Christmas Hymn and: A Speech By Mr. Webster New England Festival Society. Other news of the day includes: "From Barbadoes" "Terrible Suicide" "From Havana" and more. Lite margin staining, small areas of l
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$17.00
* Christmas
* Daniel Webster
On page 2 under Christmas is an editorial with a Christmas greeting. Also the lyrics of a Christmas Hymn and: A Speech By Mr. Webster New England Festival Society. Other news of the day includes: "From Barbadoes" "Terrible Suicide" "From Havana" and more. Lite margin staining, small areas of l
The above item in second rate condition. $28.00
Uncommon Sunday School issue....
219483
SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE, N.Y., Dec. 26, 1857.
* Jesus and the cross print
* Jesus and the cross print
Large front page illustration of Jesus carrying his cross with an article Jesus and His Cross. Inside pg. article about Christmas, plus religious and literary-related content, and several illustrations. Nice masthead. Quarto-size, 4 pages., lite wear, some foxing.
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$14.00
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Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 25, 1858 One-third pg. frontpg. print: "Santa
Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to his Young Friends" shows him
in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. Halfpg: "The Christmas
Tree" plus 3 more halfpg. Christmas-themed prints.
$80.00
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Homer Christmas print...
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Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 24, 1859 Two-thirds pg: "The Proposed New Parliament Buildings at Ottawa City, Canada". Decorative dblpgctrfld. is by W. Homer: "A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year" includes 4 vignettes.
$58.00
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Christmas Issue...
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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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$109.00
"Great Expectations" Collection I
206663
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 $322.00
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"Great Expectations" Collection II
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Harper's Weekly, 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 viewed ... See More $332.00
The above item in second rate condition. $26.00
General Stewart Found Dead...
Morris Island Lighthouse Destroyed...
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DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, Massachusettes and dated December 27, 1861.
* General Stewart Killed
* General Stewart Killed
* Morris Island LIghthouse Destroyed
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout. Headings include: "The Rebel Panic in Drainesville (Virginia)" with details stating that General Stewart was among the dead, "Christm
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$20.00
Homer Christmas print...
Charles Dickens' Christmas Stories...
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HARPER'S
WEEKLY Jan. 4, 1862 Full front page by Homer: "Christmas Boxes in Camp,
1861" does show some mild wear, as this was the first page in the
volume. Fullpg. with 3 scenes of "Ship Island". Fullpg: "Bird's-eye
View of the Coast from Savannah, Ga. to Beaufort, S.C." Nice
dblpgctrfld. is a large: "General Bird's-Eye View of Washington &
Vicinity". Small print of: "Green River Bridge, ... See More
$99.00
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Abraham Lincoln establishes the first national Thanksgiving...
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 5, 1863 The ftpg. is mostsly taken up with events surround the Civil War. Included as well is: "A Proclamation by President Lincoln" for setting aside a day of thanksgiving. This was the very first "official" national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, issued by Lincoln as a result of recent editorials by Sarah J. Hale for Godey's Lady Book and... See More
$255.00
Nast Santa Claus...
Emancipation Proclamation (in year-end review)...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 26, 1863 Within there is a fullpg. print: "Capture of Rebel Works at the White House on Lookout Mountain" & a fullpg. with 5 scenes captioned: "Capture of Lookout Mountain" & yet another fullpg. print on this capture. But the feature of this issue is the very displayable doublepg. centerfold titled: "Christmas, 1863" which includes 6 vign... See More
$112.00
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Rare "Loyal Georgian" issue from Savannah...
205324
SAVANNAH DAILY LOYAL GEORGIAN, Dec. 26, 1864 The motto just above the dateline reads:
"Redeemed, Regenerated and Disenthraled! The Union, It Must and Shall be Preserved!"
This is an extremely rare and short-lived newspaper published just four
days after the Yankee soldiers captured and moved into Savannah
(Sherman's Christmas present to Lincoln). This is volume one, number
two, jus... See More
$1,250.00
172846
Harper's WEEKLY Dec. 31, 1864 Full ftpg: 'Christmas Morning'. Three 1/2 pg. illus. of: 'General Warren's Raid' near Jarret's Station. 1/4 pg. illus: 'Chase And Capture Of The Blockade Runner 'Armstrong' By Our Gunboats'. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'The Union Christmas Dinner' shows President Lincoln welcoming in the Rebels. Halfpg: 'Nashville and It's Fortifications'. Halfpg: 'U.S. Monitor 'Neosho' Engagin... See More
$54.00
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The above item in second rate condition. $28.00
172854
Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 28, 1865 Fullpg: ''Tween Decks After Action' shows sailors reading newspapers--including a Harper's Weekly. Halfpg: 'Christmas Day In Savannah--Sherman's Christmas Dinner' Nice foldout centerfold: 'Bombardment of the Fortifications on Federal Point' shows 5 great naval scenes.
$42.00
The above item in second rate condition. $22.00
The above item in second rate condition. $22.00
Post Civil War 1865 Christmas....
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NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1865.
* Post CiviL War Christmas
* Full front page reports on it
Headlines on the front page: CHRISTMAS A Day Of Gladness And Festivity Joyous Observance of the Anniversary in the Metropolis A Cloudless Sky And A Happy City Interesting Religious, Charitable, and Secular Exercises Thronged Streets, Smiling Faces and Crowed Churches Santa Claus Among the Soldier
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$26.00
* Post CiviL War Christmas
* Full front page reports on it
Headlines on the front page: CHRISTMAS A Day Of Gladness And Festivity Joyous Observance of the Anniversary in the Metropolis A Cloudless Sky And A Happy City Interesting Religious, Charitable, and Secular Exercises Thronged Streets, Smiling Faces and Crowed Churches Santa Claus Among the Soldier
172950
Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 30, 1865 Terrific doublepage centerfold by Th. Nast shows Santa Claus, along with 6 other Christmas scenes. One of the better Nast Santas!
$102.00
The above item in second rate condition. $52.00
The above item in second rate condition. $52.00
The Philadelphia Collection I
206228
Harper's Weekly, various dates from September 1, 1866 through November 18, 1876. This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This is a great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, early U.S. archit... See More
$222.00
Great Nast Santa Claus...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY Dec. 29, 1866 Ftpg. includes: "The Setter's Christmas Eve". Fullpg: "Hauling Home the Christmas Boughs" halfpg. "Scene of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem" & "The Wise Men Following the Star in the East". Great Th. Nast dblpgctrfld: "Santa Claus & His Works" includes over a dozen vignettes, or which show Santa Claus! Very displayable. Halfpg: "John Surratt" & Wreck of the Steamship... See More
$191.00
The above item in second rate condition. $97.00
173158
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 decorated Chris... See More
$50.00
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The above item in second rate condition. $26.00
173160
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 4, 1868 Front 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Sisters of Mercy." (Man in Prison). Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Funeral of Chief Engineer Lyle of Philadelphia." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Tenement House Fire in Second Avenue, N.Y." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Railroad Disaster Near Northfield, Vermont." Also, a full pg. illus. of "Not for Us." Full pg. illus. "The Bachelor's Christmas Dinner.... See More
$29.00
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173264
HARPER'S WEEKLY Dec. 26, 1868 Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "Winter Sports-Fishing for Pickerel Through the Ice." Inside is a full pg. illus of "The Steamboat Disaster on the Ohio River, Near Warsaw, Kentucky, December 4, 1868." Full pg. illus. of "The Holy Family." Full pg. illus. of "The Indian Campaign-Prisoners Captured by General Custer." There are also four 1/2 pg. illus. entitled: "Morning ... See More
$43.00
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Homer...
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Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 2, 1869 Full ftpg: 'A Merry Christmas & a
Happy New Year' shows a full-figure Santa Claus carrying a Christmas
tree. Winslow Homer fullpg: 'Christmas Belles'. Fullpg: 'Home for the
Holidays'.
$76.00
The above item in second rate condition. $39.00
173368
HARPER'S WEEKLY Dec. 25, 1869 Front full pg. illus. of "Home for the Holidays" (Christmas). Inside are five illus. pertaining to "The War in Cuba." (Trinidad Mountains, General Adolph Cavada, Military District of Cienfuegos). Full pg. Nast illus. of "Excommunication of Modern Civilization: Galileo of the 19th Century: But Never the Less it Does Move." Full pg. illus. of "The Economical Coun... See More
$29.00
The above item in second rate condition. $16.00
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Harper's WEEKLY,
*Frontpageillustration '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'
*1/2 page illustration 'Homeless and Hungry'
*1/3 page illustration 'Quee
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173474
Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 31, 1870 Great fullftpg: A Merry Christmas & Happy New Years' shows an 'old' version of santa Claus (not by Nast). Halfpg: 'Selling Fish at Auction in Paris'. The Supplement includes a fullpg. by Thomas Nast which is very displayable, including a Santa Claus Jack-In-The-Box.
$53.00
The above item in second rate condition. $28.00
The above item in second rate condition. $28.00
173478
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 Christmas Pantomine at the Tammnany H... See More
$33.00
The above item in second rate condition. $18.00
The above item in second rate condition. $18.00
173578
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 in the Cathedral Plaze, Havana" and "Innocenc... See More
$230.00
The above item in second rate condition. $116.00
The above item in second rate condition. $116.00
Santa Claus...
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HARPER'S MONTHLY, Jan., 1872 Nice ftpg. illus. of Santa Claus (shown in
the inset) takes much of the ftpg. and measures 4 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches.
The words of a lengthy poem called "The Legend Of The Mistletoe" begins
below the illus. and concludes on the fifth page. Octavo-size, disbound
without wrappers, in very good condition.
$39.00
Santa Claus...
205513
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1872.
*Santa Clause
*Santa Clause
This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue is an interesting print of an early Santa Claus on the front page. There is lengthy text associated with these prints as well. Reader's digest sized issue i
173580
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 6, 1872 Front full pg. illus. of "New Year's Day-The First Caller." (Homeless girl). Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Christmas Waits." Full pg. illus. of "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room." Full pg. Nast illus. of "Can the Law Reach Him?-The Dwarf and the Giant Thief." Full pg. illus. of The Dawning of the New Year." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "The March Past." Als... See More
$29.00
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173682
Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 28, 1872 Full ftpg: 'Early Birds: or, Christmas Morning' shows two children playing with toys. Two fullpg. Nast cartoons. Halfpg: 'Wide Awake--Christmas-Eve' shows a Black family. 19
$35.00
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Thomas Nast's first Republican elephant print...
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Harper's WEEKLY, Nov. 7, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Another full
page is by Thomas Nast titled: 'The 3rd term Panic' which shows the
Republican elephant for the first time. Thomas Nast was the creator of
both the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey, as well as the
modern version of Santa Claus. Dblpgctrfld. shows German immigrants
heading for New York. Fullpg. Homer: 'Camping in ... See More
$193.00
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Santa Claus...
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Harper's WEEKLY, Dec. 26, 1874 Full ftpg: 'Faith--Waiting for Santa
Claus' shows a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store. Nice
fullpg: 'Santa Claus is Coming!' showing him on his sleigh being pulled
by 4 reindeer. Dblpgctrfld: 'A Dream of a Christmas Dinner in 5 Parts'.
Poem with illus: 'The Christmas Baby'
$62.00
The above item in second rate condition. $32.00