Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Artifical crowns...
Item #152163
December 06, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 6, 1873 The content of this issue includes the original patent for artificial crowns invented by J. B. Beers.
Winslow Homer Print...
Item #173780
December 06, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1873 Certainly the prime print in this issue is the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Last Days Of Harvest".
Other prints within this issue include a full ftpg. political cartoon: "Poor Old Spain!", a three-quarter pg: "Preparing for Thanksgiving--Flanking the Victim", seven small prints of: "North ... See More
Winslow Homer "The Morning Bell"...
Item #173782
December 13, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1873 By far the best & most desirable print in this issue is the nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Morning Bell", which has a related article on a preceding page.
But there are many other prints in this issue including a full front page illustration by political cartoonist Thomas Nast captioned: "Justice.... See More
1873 Congregation Emanu-EL of New York...
Item #669414
December 14, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 14, 1873
* Congregation Emanu-El of New York - temple
* First reform Jewish congregation of NYC
* Rabbi Gustav Gottheil - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Temple Emanuel" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 16 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
1873 Virginius surrenders to U.S. Navy...
Item #669974
December 18, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 18, 1873
* Virginius Affair - Ten Years' War
* Surrenders to United States Navy
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "SURRENDER" "The American Steamer Virginius Handed Over by Spain" "Bahia Honda's Famous Scene" "The Significant Ceremonies" "The Virginius In A Filthy Condition" and more. (see) Text tak... See More
Thomas Nast prints..
Item #173784
December 20, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1873 Full front page illustration entitled "Spain Accedes to Our Demands.";
Full page illustration of "Tracking Rabbits." (Hunting); Three illustrations pertaining to "The Loss of the Steamship "Ville Du Havre" including "The "Loch Earn," "The "Trimountain," "Captain W. W. Urquh... See More
Prisoners released from Cuba...
Item #615126
December 23, 1873
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 23, 1873 The front page as a report from Key West "The Agreement with Spain" with subhead "The Release of the Prisoners" "Their Sufferings and Destitution -- Insecurity of the Lives and Property of Americans At Santiago de Cuba". "The United States ship Pinta, Commander Garringe, arrived to-night from Santiago de Cuba with officia... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #173786
December 27, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1873 Front page illustration: 'Bond and Free'; Fullpage Thomas Nast illustration: 'The World's Grown Honest: Then Is Doomsday Near.'; Full page illustration: 'Salmon-Marking on the Tweed'; Doublepage centerfold: 'The United Services - Scene on the Deck of an English Troop-Ship'; Half-page illus... See More
Uncommon title from Vallejo, California...
Item #690694
December 27, 1873
THE PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT, Vallejo, California, Dec. 27, 1873
* Rare Old West publication
A quite scarce newspaper from this town in the northern portion of the San Francisco Bay. It was named after Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, the famed California general and statesman. He was a leading proponent of California's statehood and one of the first members of the California ... See More
Still publishing in Sacramento?
Item #130166
THE BEE, Sacramento, California, 1874 A very early issue of this title which I believe is still publishing in Sacramento(?) Never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition, nice print of the capitol building in the masthead, various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages.
Very early from Los Angeles...
Item #130174
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, 1874 An early issue from Southern California. It is difficult to find issues from Los Angeles with such an early date.Four pages, nice condition.
From this legendary town in California...
Item #130176
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, 1874 Few towns from the Old West are more legendary than San Francisco, springing to life with the nearby discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter's Mill. Its population of 1000 in 1848 swelled to 25,000 by December, 1849.This issue is four pages and contains various news and advertisements of the day, some 25 years after the beginning of the G... See More
From when Los Angeles had just 8000 people...
Item #130191
LOS ANGELES DAILY STAR, California, 1874 An early & quite uncommon newspaper from Southern California when the population of Los Angeles was about 8,000.Four pages, evenly browned and somewhat pulpish, but not as pulpish as many issues from this era. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual issues vary.... See More
Early from this now-famous city in Southern California...
Item #130246
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, 1874 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Early for California. Little mar... See More
Early Oregon...
Item #130294
SALEM DAILY RECORD, Oregon, 1874 Salem is the capital of Oregon, located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River. Salem was founded in 1842 & became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851.The photo is representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
Four pages, good condition.
Salt Lake City, Utah...
Item #130304
SALT LAKE CITY HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 1874 A rare and early issue from Utah.The photo is representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
With the name "Sutter" in the title...
Item #130473
WEEKLY SUTTER BANNER, Yuba City, California, 1874 Nice to have a newspaper from early California with the name "Sutter" in the title. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Some light foxing and minor edge wear, mostly nice.
From the Lake Tahoe area...
Item #130495
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, Truckee, Nevada County, California, 1874 From the
mining area in northwest California, very near Lake Tahoe. Various news
of the day and a wealth of ads which take most if not all of the front
page. Never bound nor trimmed. All issues have damage.
Uncommon title from the Old West...
Item #130556
THE PLACER WEEKLY ARGUS, Auburn, Placer County, California, 1874 A quite rare title from this town in Northern California, with a wealth of various local and national news of the day, and an interesting wealth of advertisements, many of which have the "typical Old West" look to them. A fascinating look at life in the Old West from a genuine newspaper of that day. You get the comple... See More
Item #152965
THE YOLO DEMOCRAT SUPPLEMENT, Woodland , Yolo County, California, 1874 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of ... See More
Rare title from Long Island...
Item #204264
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, 1870's. This is the first time in 29 years as a dealer I have had the good fortune to find any newspaper from this small town near the tip of Long Island, not far inland from Montauk. In the 19th century it was a well known whaling town but is now known more as a playground for the rich & famous. Complete in four pages with ... See More
Sacramento, California...
Item #204779
THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, 1874. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for California. Nice condition.&n... See More
Gleason's Monthly Companion magazines with wrappers...
Item #210473
January 01, 1874
Here is a collection of seven issues of GLEASON'S MONTHLY COMPANION magazine, Boston, all dated from 1874-1875, six of which still have the original pink or yellow outer wrappers (rarely found as such) with the remaining issue having the outer wrappers lacking. All issues have some edge wear as is typical, and all issues contain about 50 pages. A nice group of never-bound magazines. Each measu... See More
Early Stockton newspaper...
Item #222388
DAILY EVENING LEADER, Stockton, California, 1874 Stockton came into existence primarily due to the Gold Rush of the mid-19th century as was the case for many towns in Northern California. It is the county seat of San Joaquin County with a population of nearly 300,000 today.During its early years, Stockton was known by several names, including "Tuleburg", "Fat City," and... See More
Delinquent Levee Tax banner...
Item #572645
January 01, 1874
Here is a "Delinquent Levee Tax" for real estate from Sutter California for the years 1873-4, issued as a "Supplement" to the SUTTER BANNER newspaper. It lists all the names, the property descriptions and various other details--terrific item noting the previous owners of property in Sutter!
Great for genealogical research. Four pages and measures about 12 by 22 inches and is... See More
Religious Christian reports...
Item #575357
THE CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER, New York, 1874 * Rare title
A small size newspaper with primarily religious news and reports, complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. An address latest near the masthead. Measures 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches.
Early from the wine country of California...
Item #609204
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, 1874 Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber & cattle ranches.Various news & ads of the day, 4 pages, ne... See More
Annexation of the West Bronx to NYC...
Item #616072
January 01, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1874
* West Bronx annexed - annexation
* New York City
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Annexed Westchester Towns" "The Police And Fire Organizations--Meeting Of The Two Commissions Yesterday" 1st report coverage on the annexation of the West Bronx to New York City. Nice to have in this venerable title
Other news of the day. Complete in ... See More
1874 Evansville, Indiana
Item #620399
January 01, 1874
Here is a lot of 15 issues of the EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, January-June, 1874 Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements from just nine years after the Civil War.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #173788
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see photo). Nast Santa Claus prints are very desirable as he is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is found a w... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #697290
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." This is one of Nast's more iconic Santa images, often reproduced for advertising, promotions, etc. in recent years.
Thomas Nast ... See More
1874 Virginius Affair... diplomatic dispute...
Item #668755
January 06, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 6, 1874
* Virginius Affair dispute- Ten Years' War
* United States, United Kingdom and Spain
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE VIRGINIUS" "Message From The President" "Text of the Negotiations with Spain Regarding the Vessel" "and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 3 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12... See More
Brigham Young content... Age discriminiation???...
Item #581276
January 07, 1874
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, January 7, 1874 The front page carries a small article "Mr. Brigham Young true to his name, has ordered his missionaries in Europe to send over no more old maids. Female saints over 30 years of age, he regards as unprofitable converts". Other news and advertisements, some with illustrations, are within the issue.
This is complete in fo... See More
1874 Civil Rights... Virginia schools...
Item #668757
January 07, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 7, 1874
* Civil Rights Act of 1875 debated
* Schools in Virginia - segregation ?
Page 7 has an article headed: "Civil Rights In Virginia" "Spicy Legislative Debate on the Mixed Schools and the Wants of the Black and White Races" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Third Anglo-Ashanti War in 1874...
Item #668763
January 08, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 8, 1874
* Third Anglo-Ashanti War - 1st expedition
* Cape Coast Castle - Gold Coast - Africa
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE ASHANTEE WAR" "Letter from the Special Herald Correspondent at Cape Coast Castle" "Full Description of the King, His Army, People and Customs" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 4 1/2 columns
Other news... See More
Molly Maguires?...
Item #600149
January 09, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1874
* Pottsville, Pennsylvania
* Prelude to Molly Maguires?
The front page has small one column headings: "THE COAL TRADE" "Action Of The Mining Districts" "Meeting of the Operators And Working Men's Committees At Pottsville Yesterday--A Proposition Submitted to eh Miners"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor li... See More
Thomas Nast...
Item #173790
January 10, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 10, 1874 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Obey the Law of Necessity." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Tableau." Small portrait of "Captain Joseph Fry." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Surrender of the "Virginius" in Bahia Honda." (Boats). Dblpgctrfld. of "The Collision Between the "Ville Du Havre" and "... See More
Nantick, Massachusetts fire disaster....
Item #602387
January 14, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, January 14, 1874
* Nantick, Massachusetts fire disaster (1st report)
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "DISASTROUS FIRES" "Destruction of Nantick, Massachusetts--Loss Half a Million..." See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, a little ir... See More
1874 Natick, Massachusetts fire disaster...
Item #674842
January 14, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 14, 1874
* Downtown Natick, Massachusetts fire disaster
Near the bottom of page 7 has are one column headings: "The Business Center Of Natick Destroyed" "Two and One-Half Acres Burned Over..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Susan B. Anthony heads the national convention...
Item #691737
January 16, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1874
* Early Women's suffrage
* Susan B. Anthony
The front page has an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "Meeting of the National Convention In Washington" which was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. There is also mention of Elizabeth Cady Stanton among other suffragists leaders.
There are several mentions of Susan B. Anthony in her ro... See More
The Washington Market...
Item #173792
January 17, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 17, 1874 Ftpg: 'Justice Cheated Again & Again' is by Nast. Nice fullpg: 'Holiday Greens--A Scene in Washington Market'. Qtrpg "Th Hon. Caleb Cushing"; fullpg: 'Turkey-Shooting'; Halfpg "The Lost 'Virginus' -- Transfer of the Crew to the 'Ossipee'"; Dbpg centerfold "'The Black Bench" -- Scene in ... See More
Yuba City California...
Item #204764
January 17, 1874
WEEKLY SUTTER BANNER, Yuba City, California, January 17, 1874. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for ... See More
From Quebec, Canada...
Item #666138
January 17, 1874
MORNING CHRONICLE, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 17, 1874 We seldom acquire 19th century Quebec newspapers. A typical issue of the day, various news items and a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, large folio size, some perforated wear at the central fold. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #684585
January 17, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 17, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 2 issu... See More
Troubles between coal miners and mine owners...
Item #691738
January 18, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1874 The front page has nearly an entire column taken up with: "The Coal Miners" "Meeting at Wilkes Barre, Penna.--The Operators Refuse to Grant an Advance of Wages". This is a lengthy report on the growing conflicts between the miners and the mine owners. It would come to more of a head a few years later with the Mollie Maguire's.
Eight page... See More
Famous siamese twins death... in 1874...
Item #576103
January 20, 1874
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Nevada, January 20, 1874
* Rare Old West Title
* Chang & Eng Bunker deaths
Page 3 has: "Death of the Siamese Twins..." which tells of the death of Chang and Eng Bunker.
Other news of the day. A great wealth of ads, several of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound , generally in very nice condition.... See More
Early from Santa Barbara...
Item #608789
January 22, 1874
SANTA BARBARA INDEX, California, Jan. 22, 1874
* Rare Old West title
A very early & uncommon title from this well-known California city. Typical news & ads of the day. Page 2 has: "The Future Railroad System of Southern California".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one ink stain, a few small margin tears, generally good.... See More
An emigrant's life...
Item #173794
January 24, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 24, 1874 Full ftpg. Th. Nast political cartoon. Great fullpg: 'Scenes In Emigrant Life' shows 4 scenes, including: 'In The Emigrant Train'. Great fullpg: 'Examining Recruits for the Navy--A Knotty Problem' is nice & displayable by itself. Fullpg: 'Winter Sports'
Complete in sixteen pages.
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #682481
January 24, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 24, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 3 issu... See More
Item #208128
January 28, 1874
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, January 28, 1874
This issue has a full page illustration on the front page titled: "Grand Centennial Military Ball" and several other full page illustrations on the inside. A great issue for framing and displaying!
This issue is complete in 8 pages. The edges are a little irregular but otherwise in good condition.
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