American Forefathers
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Lincoln's funeral and more...
Item #172888
May 27, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1865 The front page features "Lewis Payne the Assassin" under guard, with text headed: "Capture of Davis", "Payne the Assassin" and "President Lincoln's Burial".
Inside includes a dramatic full page: "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865". A full page features a half page ill... See More
End of the Civil War... Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #578577
June 11, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Ending the Civil War
From shortly after the end of the Civil War, with ftpg. heads including: "The War In The Southwest" "Occupation of Alexandria & Shreveport" "The People Rejoice Over the Close of the Rebellion" as well as: "Trial of The Assassins&q... See More
Sherman's march to the sea, in his own words...
Item #581813
June 25, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea official accounts
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
The front page has last column heads at the top: "OFFICIAL REPORTS", "Sherman's March from Atlanta to Savannah", "His Own Account of the Grand Campaign", "Gen. Hooker and the Army of the Potomac", &qu... See More
Sherman's march to the sea, in his own words...
Item #581998
June 25, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea official accounts
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
The front page has last column heads at the top: "OFFICIAL REPORTS", "Sherman's March from Atlanta to Savannah", "His Own Account of the Grand Campaign", "Gen. Hooker and the Army of the ... See More
The Reconstruction era...
Item #556528
June 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1865
* Reconstruction of the South
Front page has headlines including:
* VIRGINIA
* The Right to Vote Extended to the Virginia Rebels
* The Status of the Negro Established
* THE HEALTH OF JEFF. DAVIS
* Georgia
* The New Governor--Reopening of the Railroads
* WASHINGTON
* The Reconstruction of South Carolina
* FREEDOM OF TRADE
Also: "Proclamation ... See More
On the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #582451
July 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1865
* Trial of Miss Harris : on the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln
The front page has two columns taken up with reports on the trial of Miss Harris, with heads including: "Washington News" "Progress of the Trial of Miss Harris" "Conclusion of the Testimony--Long Arguments to Come" "Restoration of the Mails and Post O... See More
Miss Harris not guilty...
Item #578391
July 20, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 20, 1865
* Miss Harris not guilty
* Abraham Lincoln's murder trial
Front page has: "Miss Harris Acquitted", "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial", "A Court of Justice Rivaling a Political Causus", "Browbeating and Bullying the Public Prosecutor", "The Jury Make a Show of Deference and Retire", &qu
... See More
* Miss Harris not guilty
* Abraham Lincoln's murder trial
Front page has: "Miss Harris Acquitted", "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial", "A Court of Justice Rivaling a Political Causus", "Browbeating and Bullying the Public Prosecutor", "The Jury Make a Show of Deference and Retire", &qu
1865 Civil War reconstruction...
Item #584364
July 29, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 29, 1865 The front page has much talk of the scaling down of the military. Other content within includes: "Letter from Newport, R.I." "Status of the Rebel States" "Orders Of Battle" "The Cavalry at Five Forks" "A Monument to President Lincoln by the Army & Navy" "The Dept. of Georgia"... See More
1865 Civil War reconstruction...
Item #584365
July 29, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 29, 1865 The front page has much talk of the scaling down of the military. Other content within includes: "Letter from Newport, R.I." "Status of the Rebel States" "Orders Of Battle" "The Cavalry at Five Forks" "A Monument to President Lincoln by the Army & Navy" "The Dept. of Georgia"... See More
Celebrating the success of the Atlantic telegraph cable...
Item #172910
August 12, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 12, 1865 The front page shows: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia" as well as: "Terminal Station of Collins's Overland Telegraph, New Westminster, B.C."
Inside has prints captioned: "The Indo-European Telegraph--Landing the Cable in the Mud at Fao, Persian Gulf" "Trial of Mowing Machines...at West Mount Ver... See More
Mary Harris trial...
Item #571865
August 14, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 14, 1865
* Mary Harris trial
* re. Abraham Lincoln's murder
Page 2 has: "The Mary Harris Case" concerning her involvement in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy; and "Grant's Sayings & Doings In Canada". The back page has: "The Disaster on Lake Huron" with much on a ship collision. Eight pages,... See More
A statement from Laura Keene... infringement...
Item #590781
October 2, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 2, 1865 Under the "Amusements" on page 7 is a "Card From Laura Keene" which was sent to J. S. Clarke, Leasee of Winter Garden, for his infringement of the using of the play "Our American Cousin" for which they had already been previously to court about and she had won the rights to. Laura Keene was the first producer and star of "Our ... See More
Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #180007
December 2, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage centerfol... See More
Lincoln being celebrated in Richmond... The Life of George Washington...
Item #172966
February 24, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 24, 1866 The entire ftpg. features nine: "Portraits of Washington" at various times in his life. Inside contains an article with nine illustrations on: 'The Birthplace, Home & Tomb of Washington'.
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice & large print captioned: "President Lincoln Entering Richmond, April 4, 1865" showing him surrounded... See More
Philadelphia massacre... Dearing family murders... Anniversary of the death of President Lincoln...
Item #576485
April 14, 1866
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1866
* The Philadelphia massacre
The front page of this contains the headline "ABRAHAM LINCOLN", "Anniversary of the Murder of our Nation's Chief", "Retrospect of the Scenes Attending the Mournful Event"; "Character and Services of our Beloved President as shown in Funeral Orations Pronounced... See More
The Reconstruction era... Cornerstone for a new Jewish synagogue...
Item #594108
April 19, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1866 Most of the front page is taken up with Reconstruction item with first column heads: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "Speech of President Johnson to the Soldiers & Sailors" "He Reiterates His Views on the Reconstruction Policy of Congress" "His Efforts for the Restoration of the Southern States" "The Rewards for Arresting ... See More
Item #172982
April 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 21, 1866 Ftpg: 'Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans'. Terrific fullpg: 'On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach' is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico' Great issue!
Notable death... Winfield Scott...
Item #551393
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
* Post civil war original
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott
* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career
* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats
* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More
The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
Item #583010
June 1, 1866
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, & LIFE ILLUSTRATED, New York, June, 1866
* Phrenology Theory
Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
The front page has a portrait of: "Solomon Foot&qu... See More
Item #173014
August 11, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 11, 1866 Front page: 'Review of the N.J. State Militia at Long Branch'. One-third pg: 'The Atlantic Cable--View of Heart's Content, Newfoundland'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'the Girdler's of the Earth: The Atlantic Cable Laid' shows vignettes on the Atlantic cable, including a print of Ben Franklin & Prof. Morse, and a... See More
Item #173036
October 27, 1866
Harper's WEEKLY, Oct. 27, 1866 Half of ftpg. shows: 'Lady Lobbyists at the White House'. 'Sinking of the Daniel Webster' & 'Sinking of the Evening Star'. Nice dblpgctrfld. by Th. Nast is a montage of political cartoons on Andrew Johnson. A fullpg. of four nice scenes in Texas, including Houston and Galveston. Halfpg; 'Faneuil Hall, Boston. Bkpg. political cartoon on Andrew Johnson.
Abraham Lincoln's life....
Item #563961
March 10, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, March 10, 1867
* Abraham Lincoln's personal life
Page 8 has: "Domestic Life Of Abraham Lincoln" (see)
Page 5 has: "A Letter from Brigham Young"
Other news of the day throughout. 8 pages in good condition.
Item #173088
April 27, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1867
Ftpg. shows: 'Daniel Drew'. Great fullpg. by Th. Nast: 'Abraham Lincoln & the Drummer Boy'. Nice fullpg: 'U.S. Supreme Court Room, Washington' is a great scene of the interior. One-quarter pg: 'The Indian Expedition--Gen. Hancock's Encampment at Fort Harker, Kansas'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in... See More
New York City Fire Department...
Item #588406
September 14, 1867
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
... See More
Item #173176
February 29, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 29, 1868 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration '"Don't Go Yet!'' Dramatic fulnlpage 'Scene In the Hospital For Incurables on Blackwell's Island.' Beautiful print: 'The New Suspension Bridge Over the Ohio River At Cincinnati'. A 1/4 page illustration 'Stuart's portrait of George Washington' ... See More
Lincoln's burial place... Great dog print...
Item #173234
September 12, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, New York, September 12, 1868 The full front page of this issue shows: 'Tomb of Abraham Lincoln at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois' a has an accompanying text article inside. A full page features 7 views of 'Camp Meeting, Martha's Vineyard' also with text. Nice full page with 8 displayable scenes of: 'Prospect Park, Brooklyn, Ne... See More
General Custer attacks the Cheyenne...
Ku-Klux Klan...
Item #173262
December 19, 1868
Harper's WEEKLY, from New York, New York, dated December 19, 1868 The frontpage of this issue features "The 'Kelly Medal'" which shows the front and back of the medal as well as a 1/2 page illustration of the "Presentation of the 'Kelly Medal' at the Public Grammar-School No. 45, New York City". An article "Burning of Fort Lafayette" also features two 1/3 ... See More
Mention of Custer... brutal attack on settlers...
Item #556283
June 3, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, dated June 3, 1869
* Rare General George Custer mention
* Cheyennes Indians on the warpath
On the front page under The Indians is a report:
* War to be Renewed--The Cavalry in the Field--The Sioux and Cheyennes the Principal Marauders
Report states that a squad of cavalry led by Col. Weir was scouting Saline River, and that: Colonel Merrill will take the field fro... See More
Early baseball...
Item #547563
June 10, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1869 Page 10 has: "The National Game Mutual vs. Yale--The Champions in the Elm City". Summary describes the arrival and greeting of the Mutual club at the train station, and the excursion to the field. Says that the game was played at Hamilton Park in New Haven with about 3000 in attendance. Nice details about the game and several specific plays, the Mutua... See More
1869 Yale University Baseball Game...
Item #200251
June 10, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1869 Ftpg. has: "Yale" "The Mutuals vs. Yale--Exciting Game--Amateurs Compared with Professionals" which includes a nice summary and box score of a game played at Yales Hamilton Park, the summary mentioning that "...the park was filled with the most numerous delegation the City of Elms had ever sent to a contest of this kind, including numbers of t... See More
Abraham Lincoln stops an execution...
Item #173386
February 26, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1870 The front page of the issue features an illustration entitled "For I Was Ahungered, and Ye Gave Me Meat." in which a hungry man is being feed in the entrance area of the home. A full page illustration of "Burial of Mr. Peabody's Remains in Harmony Grove Cemetery." A third-page illustration of "The New Lincoln Statu... See More
Montauk Point... Utah... death of Tad Lincoln...
Item #600467
September 1, 1871
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1871 Featured in this issue is an article "Montauk Point, Long Island" which takes 12 pages and includes 22 illustrations. Another nice article is: "The Reformation in Utah" which takes over 8 pages & has a great wealth of information about this Territory. Near the beginning is: "When Utah was first settled,... See More
Very rare ghost town newspaper from Nevada...
Item #569273
April 19, 1872
WHITE PINE DAILY NEWS, Hamilton, Nevada, April 19, 1872
* Very rare ghost town newspaper from Nevada
* Silver mining boom
A very rare newspaper from this ghost town in the remote central portion of Nevada.
Hamilton began in 1868 as a boom town that resulted in 25,000 people migrating to the area where silver ore was for the taking. Or so it was thought. The boom last... See More
Item #173654
September 21, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY Sept. 21, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "General Orders." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm." (Andersonville Prison). Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S. Grant." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Wreck of the "Metis"-Thrown Up on the Beach." Three 1... See More
Thomas Nast prints..
Item #174020
March 25, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1876
*Full front-page Thomas Nast: 'Fixing Things - A Proper Steering Apparatus Found'. This print includes "The New Democratic Slate... For President, Jefferson Davis, of the South, For Vice-President, Fernando Wood, of the North."
*Full-page: 'The Martha Washington Reception, New York Academy of Music'
*Doubl... See More
Item #211364
February 16, 1878
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, February 16, 1878. A great issue for framing and displaying! "Cartoons on Current Topics" "The Uncrushed!" "Exposition of South American Antiquities at the Palais de Undustrie, Paris" "The Crisis in the East - Views in the Dardanelles" "Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Washington, D.C. - College Building, Opened To-Day" "The Late Gideon Welles" "... See More
Centerfold print of George Washington...
Item #174222
March 2, 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
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--Ta... See More
Item #174348
May 10, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1879
Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Bulldozer' shows the Democratic tiger. Nice fullpg: 'View from Ft. Hamilton, New York Harbor--the Sunset Gun' is displayable. Another Nast cartoon shows "The Democratic Dilemma" and a full page print: "The Good Old Times".
Other news and advertisements of the day are includ... See More
Item #557055
September 1, 1879
HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1879 This issue is comprised of various articles, some of which is on gold mining at Dahlonega, Georgia which includes several small illustrations: "Newport Society in the Last Century" with illustrations including that of George Washington; "The King Collection of Engraved Gems" which includes several illustrations of coins; ... See More
Item #174402
November 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 15, 1879
Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The North the Money, & the South the Honor'. Fullpg: 'Artillery School for Militiamen at Ft. Hamilton'. Terrific halfpg: 'Colorado Sketches--The City of Denver' is a good city view. Also: 'Colorado Sketches--Forest on Fire'. Dblpgctrfld: 'The Celebration at Yorktown' is a fine ... See More
James A. Garfield elected...
Item #561030
November 3, 1880
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 3, 1880
* James Abram Garfield elected President
* 1st report
Front page report:
* The Elections Yesterday
* Gen Jas. A Garfield Elected President
* There Is No Doubt About This
Report includes the results of the electoral vote, which shows Garfield with 210 votes. Another column has: "James A. Garfield of Ohio, Presid... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174514
December 11, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1880
Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "The People's Pleasure-Ground Appropriated." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Central Park." Several small portraits of various men. 2/3 pg. portrait of "Cardinal Newman." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Sailor's Return - Home Once More." 2/3 pg... See More
President Garfield shot, still alive... Lincoln article...
Item #570817
July 5, 1881
LEAVENWORTH DAILY STANDARD, Leavenworth, Kansas, July 5, 1881 A column headline reads "THE PRESIDENT -- He Hovers Between Life and Death During the Day, -- But Rallies During the Night, -- And Hopes Are Now Entertained of His Recovery. -- Dispatches Up to 3:30 This Morning - The Arrangements at the White House" with the column and half giving periodic reports of the Pre... See More
Garfield lying in state...
Item #559612
September 23, 1881
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination death
The front page has a detailed report: "The Dead President Lying In State In The Rotunda Of The Capitol" "His Features Viewed By 80,000 Persons--The Coffin Closed To The Public."
The report, datelined "Washington, D.C., Sept. 22", describes the scene... See More
President James Garfield assassination death...
Item #560963
September 23, 1881
THE BOSTON HERALD, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination death
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* OUR MARTYR
* Pilgrimage of Thousands to the Capital
* To View the Remains of the Late President
* Splendid Display of Floral Pieces
* Great Preparations for the Obsequies at Cleveland
* How the Pr... See More
Atlanta International Cotton Exposition...
Item #174608
October 29, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1881
Front full pg. illus. of "Egyptian Priest and Sacred Scribe." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Yorktown Centennial." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, United States Minister to Spain," "The Hon. Lionel Sackville West," "The Hon. Ripley Ropes," and &qu... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #174632
January 21, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1882
Front full pg. portrait of "Daniel Webster." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Richard H. Dana" and "The Late Hon. Edwin W. Stoughton." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Ruins of Havemeyer & Elder's Sugar Refinery, Williamsburg, Long Island." 1/2 pg. Nast illus. of "Innocence Abroad." Full pg. i... See More
Ice yachting...
Item #540450
February 9, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 9, 1884
* Ice Yachting
* Global Warming
This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: Ice Yachting on the Hudson - Watching a Regatta", "Hamilton's Improved Gate", "Isolating Pavilion for Contagious Diseases", "Modern and Ancient Rainfall", and much more.
This issue is in good condition, save for ... See More
Black Bass Fishing... Alaska...
Item #174904
August 30, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 30, 1884 Nice full ftpg: 'Black-Bass fishing in the Adirondacks' by Zograum. Good fullpg: 'The Ice Industry of New York' shows 8 scenes. Full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "A Feather That George Washington Never Had In His Cap". Full page print: "The New Steel Cruisers for the United States Navy". Fullpg: 'Sk... See More
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