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Love the heading: 'dead as a door nail'...
Item #648167
December 03, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 3, 1879 The front page has a column headed: "DEAD AS A DOOR NAIL" "The Four Murder of Marshal Culver Near Cameron" Shot from His Horse While Chasing Two Desperadoes" "The Assassins Subsequently Captured & Locked Up".
Eight pages, very small water stain near at the heading, nice condition.
General Grant in a Nevada mine...
Item #174406
November 29, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 29, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "None But the Brave Deserves the Fair." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Three Wrecks." (Ships). 1/2 pg. illus. of "past and Present War Craft - An Old Three-Decker and a New Torpedo-Boat." 1/5 pg. illus. of "General Grant in a Nevada Mine."
Dblpgctrfld. of "General Gra... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #674529
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery. Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at the Tab... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #675021
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery. Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at the Tab... See More
A sporting tour of China...
Item #174404
November 22, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Eve After Adam's Death." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late General Hooker" and "The Late Senator Chandler." 1/2 pg. portrait of "Jacob Abbott." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Now Then, Butt Away." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "The Rough is Re... See More
A different side of Jesse James & his gang...
Item #648169
November 21, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 21, 1879 Page 3 has almost half a column headed: "The James Boys" "An Instance Where Jesse James Was Moved from His Purpose by the Voice of Prayer". It begins: "The famous detective, Pinkerton, has given the James boys the name of being blood thirsty wretches who could never be moved from their purpose of killing, when once they made up... See More
Is Jesse James dead or alive?
Item #700277
November 08, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 8, 1879
* Outlaw Jesse James
* False death report
Page 4 has: "The United Bandits" which is a follow-up to a report that Jesse James had been killed. One bit notes: "...has before, fully satisfied that a struggle had taken place...No traces of blood could be seen, however & nothing was learned of the disposition of the remains of the ... See More
Jesse James was murdered?
Item #648174
November 04, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 4, 1879
* Jesse James killed ?
* Outlaw - train robber
The last column of the ftpg. is taken up with a very interesting, although erroneous, report of the death of Jesse James with heads: "A CORPSE AT LAST" "The Bandit King Slain In His Saddle" "Jesse James Killed By a former Friend" "The Assassin Escapes After a Runni... See More
Indian chiefs in the Ute War...
Item #174396
October 25, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1879 Full ftpg Nast: 'Reducing the U.S. Army Again--Let all Savages Rejoice'. Halfpg: 'Prospecting on the Ute Reservation' shows a miner meeting an Indian. Great fullpg. with 10 illustrations of: 'The Ute War--Portraits of Chiefs'. Four half page prints of: 'Gen. Grant at San Francisco'.
Other news and advertisements... See More
Fishing on the coast of Maine...
Item #174386
September 20, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Speak Out, or Resign." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New Union League Club House, Corner of Fifth Avenue and Thirty-Ninth Street, New York." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Late Sir Rowland Hill." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Menhaden Fishery on the Coast of Maine." 2/3 of a dblp... See More
Murder of the Shellenbach brothers by renegade Apache Indians...
Item #675625
August 07, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Aug. 7, 1879 The front page has over half a column taken up with: "Arizona" "The Murder of the Shellenbach Brothers by Renegade Apaches". The article is quite detailed.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
Kate Webster hanging...
Item #605463
July 30, 1879
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, July 30, 1879
* Kate Webster hanging - execution
* Murder of Julia Martha Thomas
* "Barnes Mystery" - "Richmond Murder"
The front page has one column headings: " A WOMAN ON THE GALLOWS" "Kate Webster Hanged In England" "The Story Of The Murder Of Mrs. Thomas...." and more (see photos).
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
Indian village near Standing Rock...
Item #174368
July 19, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon shows Nast himself: 'Our Artist Trying to Think of Something Funny'. Nice fullpg. with 7 scenes: 'An Indian Village near Standing Rock' is displayable.
Great fullpg: 'Gateway to the Garden of the Gods', just south of Pike's Peak. Fullpg: 'Landlord & Tenant' and halfpg:'The Chines... See More
College boat race on the Schuylkill River...
Item #174366
July 12, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 12, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'Fourth of July morning--the First Shot' (Black). Fullpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'The College boat race on the Schuylkill. Suppl. dblpgctrfld: 'A Country Cricket Match'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Asa Packer... Mauch Chunk, PA (Jim Thorpe)...
Item #174356
June 07, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1879 Front full pg. illus. of "Sad Memories - Decoration Day." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Robin's Vefper." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Left to Perish." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Hon. ASA Packer" and "Louis Auguste Blanqui." Dblpgctrfld. of "Decoration Day." 2/3 pg. illus. of "... See More
Sam Bass gang member is hanged...
Item #646723
May 17, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 17, 1879 Page 6 has column heads: "SURE TO MEET SAM" "The Scaffold Awaiting a Member of the Bass Gang" "Henri Stewart, the Half-Breed, Convicted of Murder". See the web for more on the notorious Sam Bass gang of outlaws.
Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More
John 'Red' Leary escapes jail...
Item #605506
May 08, 1879
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, May 8, 1879
* John 'Red' Leary escapes jail
* Famous bank robber
Page 5 has one column headings: "'RED' LEARY AGAIN FREE" "He Escapes From Ludlow-Street Jail" and more. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice. Should be handled with care.... See More
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
Item #683560
April 25, 1879
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination
* Mark Gray
The top of page 2 has an article headed: "The Booth Shooting" with subhead. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Mark Gray (attempted assassin) was a traveling salesman from Keokuk, Iowa who fired two shots fro... See More
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
Item #601895
April 24, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination (1st report)
* Mark Gray
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "TRYING TO KILL MR. BOOTH" "A Starting Scene At M'Vicker's Theatre" "two Shots Fired At Edwin Booth During The Last Act of... See More
Tenement life in New York City...
Item #174336
March 29, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1879 Nice fullpg: 'The Great International Walking Match at Gilmore's Garden' 'Dismal fullpg: 'Tenement Life in New York--Sketches in the 4th Ward'. Fullpg. Nast cartoon shows a Black man 'Waiting' at the Freedmen's Savings Bank.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pa... See More
Academy of Music, New York City...
Item #174332
March 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1879 Full ftpg. by Th. Nast: 'Coming Back to Mother England's Apron Strings'. Halfpg: 'Indian Chief Having His Hair Dressed' & 'Across the Missouri by Rail, at Bismarck, Dakota Terr.' Fullpg. Nast: 'A Matter of Taste'. There is a full page print: "The Martha Washington Reception, Academy of Music, New York-... See More
Lynn, Massachusetts trunk murder mystery....
Item #604755
March 01, 1879
EASTON EXPRESS, March 1, 1879
* Jennie P. Clark trunk murder (1st report)
* Lynn, Massachusetts mystery
Under "This Morning News" on page 2 is a brief report that begins: "The mutilated dead body of a young woman was found in a trunk...." (see)
Other news of the with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Shooting cattle at Standing Rock Indian agency...
Item #174324
February 22, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879 Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many Indians. Full page: 'Sketches at the New York Pigeon Show'. 3/4 page illustration: 'The Execution of Moncasi for an Attempt on the Life of King Alfonso'. Full page ... See More
Not "the" Wild Bill...
Item #611697
February 03, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 3, 1879 The top of the last front page column has: "Wild Bill's Last Shot" "The Career of a Desperado Cut Short by a Bullet" "He Wounds a Gambler and Then Drops Out of Existence" is a report from Denison, Texas of: "...a desperado from the Indian Territory named William Worts, alias Jack Murray, alias Wild Bill, ... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174314
January 18, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1879 Front full page Nast illustration. of "The Lone Fisherman (From Mass.) or, the Bulldozed Old Man." Inside is a full page portrait of "H. R. H. Alice Maud Mary, Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (Princess Alice of Great Britain and Ireland)." 2/3 page illustration of "In for a Scrape." Full page illustration of "... See More
Red Leary shootout...
Item #608439
December 17, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 17, 1878
* John 'Red' Leary
* Famous bank robber
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "RED KEARY'S RIOT" "A Battle With his Gang in the Streets of Gotham" and more. See image for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, nice conditio... See More
Nast prints... Cape May fire disaster...
Item #174300
November 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast shows Uncle Sam. Another Nast print: "Chained". Nice fullpg: 'On the War to the Yosemite Valley' is an outdoor scene. Fullpg: 'Theatrical Scene Painters at Work'. Another full page print shows: "The Failure of the City of Glasgow Bank" and much more. This issue also has a textual (no images) ... See More
Cleopatra's Needle...
Item #174290
October 26, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "In the Matrimonial Market Again." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "For the Fever Stricken-Collection of Clothing in New York." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Destroyer-Capeain Ericsson's New Torpedo Boat." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "A Lover's Tiff." Dblpgctrfld. of &... See More
Surveying in Colorado...
Item #174286
October 12, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1878 Nice full ftpg: 'Pack Mule Train Of A Govt. Surveying Party In Colorado'. Comic fullpg: 'The G. Washington Jones Family Return From Paris' Fullpg: 'Types Of Tramps'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
The Vintage in California... a highly sought after wine making print...
Item #174284
October 05, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1878 Certainly the most desired print in this is the terrific, hard to find, double-page centerfold captioned: "The Vintage in California--At Work at the Wine Presses", which is the quintessential print for any lover of American wines. A beautiful print for display.
Other prints in this issue include a full ftpg. cartoonish scene: "Th... See More
Hockley, Texas massacre...
Item #631463
September 20, 1878
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, September 20, 1878
* Hockley TX Texas murders
* Lynch Tragedy - children massacre
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "Foul Murder" "Account of a Terrible Affair in Texas" (see)
The front page has an article headed: "The Indians" "Burning Hou... See More
Bank robbery, then robbers caught... Broadside...
Item #680705
September 04, 1878
THE ADVANCE, Red Wing, Minnesota, Sept. 4, 1878 Page 2 has: "Treaty With Indians" which begins: "Generals Howard, Wheaton, Sawhille...met Indian chiefs at Umatilla, Oregon & had a general pow-wow...". Also: "A Missouri Daytime Bank Robbery" which has much on a robbery in Concordia, Minnesota including: "...three men entered the bank...jumped over the co... See More
Sam Bass gang death...
Item #608563
September 04, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 4, 1878
* Outlaw Henry Collins death
* Sam Bass gang member
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Collins, the Train Robber, 'Goes to Meet Bass'" "Collins Cashes His Checks" See image for brief text here.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice ... See More
Brothers in crime: the Hildebrands... Thomas Edison...
Item #633688
August 31, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 31, 1878
* Outlaw Bill Hildebrand
* Southeast Missouri Bushwhacker
* Inventor Thomas Edison
The top of page 3 has heads including: "BRED IN THE BONE" "Bill Hildebrand Following in Sam's Footsteps" which begins: "William Hildebrand, a brother of the renowned Missouri desperado, Sam Hildebrand, following the apparent instinct ... See More
Winthrop, Missouri train robbery...
Item #600379
August 14, 1878
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, August 14 , 1878
* Winthrop Junction, Missouri
* Atchison KS Kansas
* Train holdup robbery
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A Cool Train Robbery Near Atchison, Kansas" "A Surprise Party" "A Train Coolly Captured by Robbers and $5,100 ... See More
Scenes on Coney Island...
Item #174268
August 10, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Noble Red Man--The Annual Plague of Chief 'Bloody Murder' on the Borders' shows two Indians stalking a house. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of: 'Incidents of an Ocean Trip'. Great dblpgctrfld:' Scenes & Incidents on Coney Island' showing 6 scenes & is very displayable.
Other news and... See More
Criminal career of Texas outlaw Sam Bass comes to an end...
Item #666450
July 21, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 21, 1878
* Death of Sam Bass (1ST REPORT)
* American train robber & outlaw
The top of the front page has column heads: "THE JIG IS UP" "Sam Bass and His Gang Come to Grief" "A Running Fight With the Texas Desperadoes" "Their Attempt to Rob to Bank at Round Rock" "Barnes Shot Dead & His Chief ... See More
Indians... Murder and Arson...
Item #151527
July 15, 1878
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 15, 1878 Ftpg. heads include: "Indians On The Rampage" "Murder And Arson" "Three Miners Killed and a Station Burned by Retreating Redskins--Howard Follows the Fleeing Savages--Two Lodges of Cheyennes on the War Path" & more. Browned a bit at the edges.
Columbia University regatta...
Item #174248
June 01, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 1, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The "Internationalists" are to Make the World all one Millennium." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Columbia College Regatta-The Henley Four." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C." 1/6 pg. portrait of "The Late Professor Joseph Henry." Small... See More
Classic train robbery by masked men: right out of Wild West lore...
Item #675634
May 31, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, May 31, 1878 A great pair of issues on a train robbery, and the capture of the bandits.
The front page of May 31 has a classic report of a train robbery, headed: "Salt Lake" "The Union Pacific Train Robbed Again". It notes in part: "About ten o'clock last night a party of masked men boarded the west-bound passenger train just aft... See More
The fire of Minneapolis...
Item #174246
May 25, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 25, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: "Revenge is an expensive luxury". Fullpg. scene of the Minneapolis fire. 3/4 pg. scene of a dog show. Fullpg. scene in Philadelphia. Fullpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Quack Frog'.
Ostrich farming in South Africa...
Item #174240
May 04, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 4, 1878 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Giving U. S. Hail Columbia." Inside is a full page illustration of "Tramps and Their Ways." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "The Tramp Period." Full page illustration of "Ree Indians Crossing the Missouri in Bull Boats." 2/3 page illustration of "Sketches of Russian... See More
Chasing the train robber Sam Bass...
Item #649390
May 01, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 1, 1878
* The hunt for Sam Bass
* American train robber & outlaw
The bottom of page 3 has a small item: "A Fight With Train Robbers" datelines from Texas & noting in part: "...sheriff of Denton County & a posse with Peak's Rangers chased the train robbers Sam Bass, Frank Jackson and Bill Underwood from Denton Cross Tim... See More
Centerfold print of George Washington...
Item #174222
March 02, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Natural History." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "General Grant's European Souvenirs." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Stanley in Africa - Naval Battle Between the Waganda and Wavuma." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Stanley in Africa - Burmish Hospitality." Full pg. Nast illus. of "Will... See More
Wagon trains at Helena, Montana...
Item #174214
February 02, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 2, 1878 Great dblpgctrfld. by Nast: 'Italians, Your 1st King is Dead'. Great fullpg: 'Wagon Trains at Helena, Montana' shows a typical western street scene. Nice shape.
Fireless locomotive...
Item #611414
October 20, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1877 The front cover continues a halfpage illustration "Fireless Locomotive For Street Railways" which has an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Baromotor"; "Root's Blower for Mine Ventilation"; "Automatic Fire Extinguisher"; "Small Geared Locomotives"; and more illustrations, articl... See More
The Big Springs, Union Pacific Railroad robbery...
Item #671936
September 29, 1877
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 29, 1877
* Union Pacific Big Springs robbery
* Old West outlaw - train robber Sam Bass
The front page has over a full column taken up with reports of the Big Springs train robbery of the Union Pacific Railroad, with heads including: "Daring Detectives" "How the Western Train Robbers Were Hunted Down" "The Leader Identified in Sp... See More
Dead Mule Trail, Idaho...
Item #174178
September 29, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY September 29, 1877. Front full pg. illus. of "Dead Mule Trail, Idaho." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Bennett Medalists." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Croker Fishing in the Delaware." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Yachting - A Heavy Sea." Dblpgctrfld. of "Creedmoor - The International Rifle Match." Full pg. illus. of "Pike's Peak at Su... See More
Pair of issues on the Big Springs train robbery...
Item #675566
September 20, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 20 and 28, 1877
* Union Pacific Big Springs robbery
* Old West outlaw - train robber Sam Bass
A pair of issues with the front page of the 20th including over a full with reports of the Big Springs train robbery of the Union Pacific Railroad, with heads including: "Great Train Robbery" "Express Train on the Union Pacific Railroad St... See More
Nevada silver mines...
Item #174168
August 25, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 25, 1877 Full ftpg: 'A Nevada Silver Mine--Changing the Shift'. Fullpg: 'The Bennington Centennial' & nearly halfpg: 'Life Saving Precautions at Rockaway Beach'. Fullpg: 'The Great Blackville Regatta--Grand Spurt at the Finish'. Fullpg: 'Anticipation--Return from a Melon Scout'
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