Suggestions for Novices

We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers.  To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices. 

Suggestions for Novices

We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers.  To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices. 
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218391

Children's periodical in 1898....

Item #218391

July 31, 1898

LESSON FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, July 31, 1898.

 

* 19th century Children's periodical



Has Sunday school-related content for youngsters, plus a few illustrations. Quarto-size, 4 pgs., small hole at the fold juncture, lite fold creases, lite wear. 4 pages.

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$14.00
209933

Uncommon from Topsfield in 1898...

Item #209933

October 08, 1898

THE TOPSFIELD TOWNSMAN, Massachusetts, October 8, 1898. Interesting local paper from this town, with various news of the day and many illustrated ads. Some of the headlines in this issue include: "War News of Local Interest" "Fall Field Day Of Knights Templar" "Seeding Grass Land" and much more. Complete in 4 pages, full size, has many folds but not fragile. little wear at the folds.

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161498

For the little child in all of us...

Item #161498

January 01, 1900

THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, 1900-1905. A charming newspaper with several short stories for children, featuring several illustrations, an ornate masthead, and plenty of advertisements. Note: the photo is "generic". The issue you will receive will be of the same "look" and condition, but actual dates vary within the range of 1900-1905.

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161487

Item #161487

January 01, 1901

NEW YORK WEEKLY WITNESS, New York, NY, 1901. Subtitled: "An Exponent of Applied Christianity--Undenominational in Religion--Independent in Politics." which pretty much sums up the content within. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be of a slightly different date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 17"x13", even browning.

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$12.00
575343
Item #575343

January 01, 1901

CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT, Los Angeles, 1901  Printed in the dateline is: "An Inter-Denominational Christian Newspaper" and in a banner which is part of the masthead: "Our Motto: Pure Religion, Pure Morals, Pure Government". As would be expected, the content is primarily religious in nature. Complete in 12 pages, 101/2 by 14 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More  

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552247
Item #552247

May 19, 1901

LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, May 19, 1901



* Uncommon title




Has Sunday school content for young folks.



Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.

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$13.00
221868

1902 Kids newspaper...

Item #221868

July 27, 1902

LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 1902.

 

* Early children's periodical



Sunday school content for young folks. Full front page photo, a few illustrations inside. Octavo-size, 4 pages, lite general wear, fold creases.

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552178

Children's periodical.....

Item #552178

August 03, 1902

LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1902



* Uncommon



Has Sunday school content for young folks. Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.

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561292

Exposition...

Item #561292

September 03, 1904

SUPPLEMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated September 3, 1904. (print only)



This is a double-page print of "The Festival Hall and Colonnade of States --- The Architectural Masterpiece of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition".



The page is approximately 15.75 x 21.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More  

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538783

Automobile advertisement...

Item #538783

January 01, 1905

HARPER'S WEEKLY, circa 1905.  (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: The exact date is not known. The print is the backcover of an issue and is an automobile ad for Columbia 2 Electric Vehicle Company.



The size is approximately 9.5 x 13.5 inches.

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538279

William Taft...

Item #538279

January 01, 1905

Life magazine, circa 1905.  (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: The exact date is unknown. The print is by Albert Levering and is that of "William H. Taft". The print size is approximately 8.5 x  10.75 inches.

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538283
Item #538283

January 01, 1905

Life magazine, circa 1905.  (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: The exact date is unknown. The print is by Allan Gilbert and is entitled "Becky Sharp - Life's Gallery of Heroines". The print size is approximately 8.5 x  10.75 inches.

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212242

Religious newspaper from council Bluffs, Iowa...

Item #212242

March 10, 1905

THE WORD AND THE WAY, council Bluffs, Iowa, March 10, 1905. A small-size religious newspaper with a very decorative masthead featuring a lighthouse by the seashore (see photos). Tis title was published semi-monthly as a "...religious, family newspaper...". Never bound nor trimmed, a bit of light dirtiness to the front page, mostly nice. Measures about 9 by 12 inches.

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161482
Item #161482

January 01, 1907

THE COMMERICIAL AND FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, NY, 1907. An interesting finance and investment-related periodical mostly taken up with finance-related advertisements within its 20 pages, but there are some news reports near the back. Nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the... See More  

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543066

USS North Dakota...

Item #543066

April 03, 1909

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 3, 1909



* The USS North Dakota



The front page of the this issue shows an illustration of a battle scene, which reads:  "The Use of Aerial Artillery in Warfare".  Additional content includes:  "The Latest United State 'Dreadnought'...", "Night Sky: March and April", and much more.



This issue is damag... See More  

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538777

Automobile advertisement...

Item #538777

August 07, 1909

HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 7, 1909.  (print only)



The color print size the backcover of this issue and is an advertisement for The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company. The size is approximately 11 x 16 inches.

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625706
Item #625706
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is a self-portrait "Newell Convers Wyeth". The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 x 6 1/2 inches and the dark grey matting measures 10 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches. Very nice condition.

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$10.00
625752
Item #625752
(unknown) This print is of flying ducks. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 6 x 4 1/4 inches and the grey matting measures 9 3/8 x 11 1/4 inches. Very nice condition.

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$10.00
625699
Item #625699
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is of a colonial men. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches and the burnt orange matting measures 10 1/4 x 12 7/8 inches. Very nice condition.

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$11.00
625735
Item #625735
(unknown) This print is of whalers in a boat with a whale in the distance. The publication is unknown. The print measure 7 x 4 1/2 inches and the bluish/grey matting measures 9 7/8 x 12 1/2 inches. Very nice condition.

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625741
Item #625741
(unknown) This print is black ink of houses and trees. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches and the green matting measures 9 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches. Very nice condition.

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$11.00
625747
Item #625747
(unknown) This print is a winter scene of Notre Dame from along the Siene River. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 5 1/4 x 8 inches and the linen matting measures 10 3/8 x 13 inches. Very nice condition.

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$11.00
625748
Item #625748
(unknown) This print is of a young lady. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 5 x 6 1/4 inches and the dark green matting measures 10 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches. Very nice condition.

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$11.00
625703
Item #625703
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is of a swashbucklers in a boat. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches and the tan matting measures 10 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches. Very nice condition.

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$13.00
538272

Baseball print... "'Warming up' for the Commencement Week"...

Item #538272
Title unknown, circa 1910-1915 (?) - matted print



PLEASE NOTE: This exact date and issue of this print is unknown. The print is entitled "'Warming up' for the Commencement Week". A collector informed us that the June 1915 issue of "Scribner's Magazine" also contained this print, only a bit smaller in size.

This print is approximately 6.5 x  8 inches and the... See More  

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$15.00
625737
Item #625737
(unknown) This print entitled "Summer" by Helen M. Turner and is of a lady with a parasail sitting outside. The publication and era is unknown. The prints measure 7 x 6 inches and the green matting measures 10 7/8 x 12 inches. Very nice condition.

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$16.00
588521

Celebrating Flag Day... Red and blue ink...

Item #588521

June 09, 1910

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1910  An in-house school newspaper, this edition has the front page printed in red and blue ink for the patriotic theme as noted: "Flag Day Number of the School News" showing a woman holding a flag (see). Other decorative elements on the front page as well. Four pages, nice condition.

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$16.00
161495

In-house real estate periodical...

Item #161495

January 01, 1911

STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, Massachusetts, 1911. A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company, the "World's Largest Farm Agency". Printed on coated stock. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 10"x7", a ... See More  

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666944

Displayable color print of a young girl...

Item #666944

January 01, 1912

THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, January, 1912  The cover has a decorative, displayable, color cover of a young girl. It would look great framed. Additional color and B&W prints are found within. See images for details. For those who appreciate turn-of-the-century advertising, the full page Gold Medal flour ad is particularly nice. An interesting article for a Girl's Club s... See More  

Discounted by 50% (as shown) through Sunday, April 14, 2024!

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538775

Automobile advertisement...

Item #538775

January 01, 1913

Unknown Title, circa 1913.  (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The color print size is approximately 9 x 14 inches and is a full-page ad for Pierce-Arrow Car.

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538606

Pall Mall ad...

Item #538606

January 01, 1914

Unknown Title, circa 1914.  (print only)



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The print size is approximately 9 x 14 inches and is a full-page colorized ad for Pall Mall Cigarettes.

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544286
Item #544286

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Virginia Pearson



This is a black and white photo of Virginia Pearson from "Nearly Married".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544287
Item #544287

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Eleanora de Cisneros



This is a black and white photo of Eleanora de Cisneros from "Aida".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544288
Item #544288

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Mary Garden



This is a black and white photo of Mary Garden from "Carmen".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544289
Item #544289

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Zoe Barnett



This is a black and white photo of Zoe Barnett from "All Aboard".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544290
Item #544290

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Rose Stahl



This is a black and white photo of Rose Stahl from "Maggie Pepper".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544317
Item #544317

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.

  

* Burgesser Hat advertisement



This is a black and white advertisement for Burgesser hats which also features five actresses modeling the hats. The actresses are: Molly McIntyre; Frances Starr; Lydia Lopokova; Laurette Taylor and Blanche Ring.



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 in... See More  

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544292
Item #544292

February 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.

  

* Molly McIntyre



This is a black and white photo of Molly McIntyre from "Kitty MacKay".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544293
Item #544293

February 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.

  

* Edith and Mabel Taliaferro



This is a black and white photo of Edith and Mabel Taliaferro from "Young Wisdom".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544296
Item #544296

March 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.

  

* R.D. MacLean and William Faversham



This is a black and white photo of R.D. MacLean and William Faversham from "Othello".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544297
Item #544297

March 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.

  

* Chrystal Herne



This is a black and white photo of Chrystal Herne from "At Bay".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544299
Item #544299

April 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.

  

* Margaret Anglin



This is a black and white photo of Margaret Anglin from "As You Like It".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544300
Item #544300

April 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.

  

* Laurette Taylor and Hassard Short



This is a black and white photo of Laurette Taylor and Hassard Short from "Just As Well".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544301
Item #544301

April 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.

  

* Bertha Kalich



This is a black and white photo of Bertha Kalich.



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544302
Item #544302

April 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.

  

* Ethel Barrymore



This is a black and white photo of Ethel Barrymore.



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544304
Item #544304

May 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.

  

* William Hinshaw and Josephine Jacoby



This is a black and white photo of William Hinshaw and Josephine Jacoby from "H. M. S. Pinafore".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544305
Item #544305

May 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.

  

* Conway Tearle and Grace George



This is a black and white photo of Conway Tearle and Grace George from "The Truth".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544307
Item #544307

May 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.

  

* Johanna Gadski



This is a black and white photo of Johanna Gadski in "Tristan Und isolde".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544308
Item #544308

May 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.

  

* Florence Reed



This is a black and white photo of Florence Reed in "The Yellow Ticket".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544310
Item #544310

May 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.

  

* Lydia Lopokova



This is a black and white photo of Lydia Lopokova.



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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$15.00
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