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1876 opium craze... Creedmoor rifle match...
Item #589327
September 21, 1876
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 21, 1876
* 19th century opium addiction
The front page has one column headings that read: "Opium Eating" and "How the Influence is Felt--The Habit and the Dose--Some Individual Cases". See photos for text taking up a full column. Also page 3 has: "Creedmoor" and "Record of Today's Shooting&... See More
Thomas Nast prints... The Centennial...
Item #174072
September 23, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 23, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon showing Sam Tilden, '"Still Hunt"-Ing'; Full page Thomas Nast cartoon: 'Putting a Head On'; Full page illustrations: 'The Centennial--Egyptian Department.' 'Lafayette Statue, Union Square, New York'; Doublepage centerfold illustration: '... See More
Branch's diamond stone-sawing machine...
Item #210712
September 23, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 23, 1876 This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Branch's Diamond Stone-Sawing Machine; Thermo-Diffusion - a New Physical Phenomenon; Crystallized Glycerin; Apparatus for Lining Insoles of Boots; Improved Construction of Stables; The United States Patent Association; Honey Buzzards and their Prey; Gold in America -- Its First D... See More
Hell Gate explosion...
Item #615550
September 23, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 23, 1876
* Hell Gate explosion
* East River, New York City
* Thomas Henry Huxley - evolution
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE HINGE OF HELL GATE" "Dangers from the Explosion Decreased by the Character of the Surroundings" "Directions Of The Shock" "Description of the Great Exploding Electric Batteries" and more with t... See More
Thomas Nast prints... A. B. Frost prints... "The Centennial" print...
Item #174074
September 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "An Aggressive Still Hunt"; 3/4 page Thomas Nast: "Go On!" - U. S. Grant'; full page print: "The Battle of Harlem Heights, Sept. 16, 1776"; full page illustration by A.B. Frost: "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea"; doublepage centerfold by A.B. Frost: &quo... See More
Political Satire... A.B. Frost print...
Item #572834
September 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1876(print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Centennial Exposition in 1876... Coffer dam...
Item #581617
September 30, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 30, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: The Centennial Exposition - Drill Chuck - Leather Scourer - Steam Pump - Billiard Table Leveler - Removal of the Hell Gate Rocks (Coffer Dam) and much more. These illustrations a
... See More
Inventions... Singer book sewing machine...
Item #152127
October 07, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 7, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SINGER BOOK SEWING MACHINE - CAR TRUCK FRAME DRILLING MACHINE - IMPROVED LINK BLOCK FOR LOCOMOTIVE & Much More (SEE PHOTOS). These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very i... See More
The capture of Boss Tweed... Thomas Nast prints... The Centennial...
Item #174076
October 07, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: '"Croppies, Lie Down"'; Full page scenes from The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia; Half page: 'The Capture of Tweed--The Bay of Vigo, Spain, and Fort San Sebastian', with a very famous three-quarter page Thomas Nast cartoon showing the print (seen by o... See More
Literary publication... Illustrated...
Item #576269
October 07, 1876
FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, October 7, 1876 This is mostly literary content with various illustrations. The front of the issue contains an Indian illustration entitled "The White Bisons" which is associated with the story of the same title. Within the issue are numerous stories, some with illustrations, including "The Self-made Men of Our Times - Alexander K. McCl... See More
A sewing machine for book binders...
Item #589000
October 07, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 7, 1876 The front pages features a nice print and article on: "The Singer Book-Sewing Machine, the article headed: "A Bookbinder's Sewing Machine.
A wealth of other inventions and innovations reported as well.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
From Eastern Illinois...
Item #690536
October 07, 1876
IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1876
* Rare publication from the Midwest
From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day including: "Nebraska as She Really Is" "Ash Grove's Third Tragedy - Two Prominent Men Suspected of Murder or Manslaughter" & much more.
Also of interest is most of a column ta... See More
James Lick death...
Item #608750
October 12, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 12, 1876
* James Lick funeral - burial
* California baron
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Last Rites" "Obsequies of the Late James Lick--Procession of Pioneers--Memorial Address" Text takes up a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint b... See More
Thomas Nast print... The Centennial...
Item #174078
October 14, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1876 One-third page illustration: 'Hell Gate Destroyed--The Explosion'; Full page illustration by Thomas Nast: 'Between Two Fires'; 3 full page scenes on The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.; Halfpage illustration: ' To the Black Hills, Or Bust' shows a cowboy struggling with his horse.; Halfpage il... See More
Inventions and vintage ads... Steam Fire Engines...
Item #678126
October 14, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 14, 1876 The front page has: THE CENTENNIAL - TRAIL OF STEAM FIRE ENGINES. Additionally, the issue has many of the latest inventions of the day including: POCKET LUNG TESTER - AIR PUMP - IMPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS - ELECTROPLATING and more. Furthermore, there are 2 pages of vintage ads including: U.S. Piano Company from New York & J.A. Fay &... See More
Capture of the outlaw Frank James...
Item #689266
October 15, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 15, 1876
* Jesse James Gang
* Outlaw Frank captured
The top of page 4 has column heads including: "FRANK JAMES" "The Notorious Outlaw in the St. Louis Calaboose" "The Police of This City Effect the Capture in a Creditable Manner" "Frank Denies His Identity as a James boy--But He is Certainly the Northfield Robber Wounde... See More
Thoughts on the capture of Jesse James...
Item #624730
October 16, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 16, 1876
* Outlaw Jesse James captured ?
Page 4 has an interesting editorial headed: "Our Outlaws" which begins: "The story of the capture of Jesse James as told in our local columns of yesterday, reads more like a tale of Apulia or Calabria, or a reminiscence...it is also possible that some of the dangers of his capture may have been exagg... See More
Thomas Nast prints... A.B. Frost print... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174080
October 21, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast: 'The Solid South--Gaunt & Hungry'.; Full page illustration A.B. Frost: 'Of Course He Wants to Vote the Democratic Ticket' shows a black man with 2 guns to his head.; Three fullpage prints on The Centennial.;
Full page Thomas Nast illustration: 'Struck - At Sea'; Hal... See More
Car steam brake... Shoemaking...
Item #202335
October 21, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 21, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: CAR STEAM BRAKE - SCROLL SAW - SHOEMAKING & more, including related text.
Cainhoy, South Carolina riot...
Item #606320
October 21, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 21, 1876
* Cainhoy, South Carolina
* Race riot - civil disturbances
The front page has an article headed: "THE FIGHT AT CAINHOY" "Report From The Marshal" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.
The invention of the telephone... Alexander Graham Bell...
Item #678408
October 21, 1876
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 21, 1876 Page 8 has a report of an invention that would change society forever: the telephone. From this humble beginning the world of communication was born (although the telegraph preceded this), one which dominates our world to this day.
The article, near the top of the page, is headed: "Audible Speech By Telegraph" with subheads: "Prof. A. Graham Bell... See More
Baseball games and drugs that intoxicate...
Item #612865
October 22, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 22, 1876 Page 2 has a nice report of a baseball game (see for portions). Also inside: "Drugs That Intoxicate" "Fashionable Stimulants & Their Insinuating Effects" "The Padre's Poker Game" "Women In India" "Doomed" "The Arctic Fleet Surrounded by Icebergs" and much more.
Complete in... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #597009
October 24, 1876
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 24, 1876 From this "territory" 20 years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Indians--300 Lodges Captured, Disarmed & Dismounted" "The Express Robbery" "Killed by a Train" & much more. A wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Deadwood...
Item #174082
October 28, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1876 Famous full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'Willie, We Have Missed You!', and another great fullpg. Nast cartoon shows a large Republican elephant "The Elephant Walks Around - and the Still Hunt is Nearly Over". A famous Black-related Nast doublepage centerfold: "He Wants A Change Too" showing a Black with... See More
Tobacco Leaf Stringer.... Fish Hooks...
Item #678124
October 28, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1876 The front page of this issue has images and content for: TOBACCO LEAF STRINGER and MAIN'S MILLING ATTACHMENT FOR LATHES. Additionally, the inside pages contain many inventions of the day including: FISH HOOKS - ENGINE INDICATOR and more. The last 2 pages have vintage ads including: The Bigelow Engine, The Trade Engine, The Quarrying... See More
New England broadside from 1876...
Item #693636
November 01, 1876
An interesting broadside advertising: "NEW ENGLAND AT HOME. Ye Supper Of Ye OLDEN TYME." noting that: "A New England Supper will ben gvven by ye Damyseies and ye maydens of ye Young Ladyes' Social, for ye benefit of Grace Church Great Bend, on Wednesday eve, in ye month of November Day the 1st, MDCCCLXXVI in LENHEIM'S HALL." The text also includes a little poem (see pho... See More
Early boats of the world...
Item #152610
November 04, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 4, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "CURIOUS BOATS AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION 1876"... See More
Thomas Nast prints... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174084
November 04, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1876 Front page Thomas Nast illustration of "This Will Be A Change."; Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial - A Group from the Tiffany Exhibit, Main Building."; Full page illustration of "The Centennial - Specimens from the Horse Show."; Doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast entitled "... See More
Granite Iron Ware.... Iron Pot...
Item #557329
November 04, 1876
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 4, 1876
* Granite iron ware
* Uncommon title - Nice advertisements
Taking more that 1/4 of the front page is a bold ad for "Granite Iron Ware" available at Zion's Co-Operative Mercantile Institute.
Includes a large illustration of an iron pot.
News of the day with many advertisements. 4 pages in nice... See More
Hayes-Wheeler ticket... Wyoming Seminary (SEM) advertisement...
Item #629532
November 06, 1876
THE MORNING REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1876
* The Hayes-Wheeler ticket
* Wounded vets to not receive promised compensation
* Illustrated Wyoming Seminary advertisement from the Levi Sprague era
This interesting report on the front page regarding wounded soldiers not receiving their promised compensation, multiple reports on the election 1876 throughout, a printin... See More
1876 Kaufman, Texas hangings...
Item #575113
November 07, 1876
THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876
* Kaufman, Texas
* Executions - hangings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherw... See More
Samuel Tilden elected... False report...
Item #689664
November 08, 1876
THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, Nov. 8, 1876
* President Rutherford B. Hayes
* Presidential election false victory reporting
Page two of this issue contains the column headline "THE NEXT PRESIDENT" and reports "If he shall live until that time Samuel J. Tilden will become President of these United States on the 5th day of March as appears by the election returns at hand as w... See More
Thomas Nast prints... A.B. Frost print... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174086
November 11, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1876 Full front page Thomas. Nast political cartoon: "The Prospect in New York". Inside includes a full page A.B. Frost print: "The Democratic Team". There are many Centennial prints & a doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "The Political Lottery" and a full page: "The Republican in Brooklyn" which has two s... See More
Glass making... Centennial Exhibition...
Item #678125
November 11, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 11, 1876 The front page has several images and details concerning "GLASS MAKING AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION". Additionally, there is coverage for the latest inventions of the day including: "FLOUR BOLT", "ELECTROMAGNETIC ENGINE", "BALE TIE", and more.
This 16 page issue is in nice condition.... See More
The Centennial...
Item #174088
November 18, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1876 Full front page: 'Arctic Perils--Recent Disaster to the Whaling Fleet'.; Several scenes from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition; Half page: 'The Whipping Post & Pillory in Delaware'.
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.... See More
1876 Scientific American...
Item #202331
November 18, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: PORTABLE SAWMILL - SHOE SCOLLOPING - TOOL GRINDING MACHINE & more, including related text.
Thomas Nast print... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174090
November 25, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1876 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Waiting." Full page illustration of "The United States Steam Ship 'Ossipee' in a Cyclone."; 2/3 page illustration of "The Centennial - The Evening Rush for the Cars."
Full page illustration and two 1/2 page illustration pertaining to "The C... See More
William "Boss" Tweed in jail...
Item #606455
November 27, 1876
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 27, 1876
* William "Boss" Tweed
* Ludlow Street Jail
The front page has an article headed: "TWEED IN CONFINEMENT" "A Visit From Thurlow Weed" and more. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good.
Edwin Booth...
Item #606457
November 28, 1876
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 28, 1876
* Actor Edwin Booth
* The Fool's Revenge - Bertuccio
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Drama--Music" "Edwin Booth As Bertuccio" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Sitting Bull... Boss Tweed...
Item #150139
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, ONEIDA, N.Y., Nov. 30, 1876 Inside has one paragraph re: "The hostile Indians under Sitting Bull are hard pressed by the U.S. troops...Sitting Bull refused to surrender unless...". Item re. the imprisoning of Wm. Tweed as well. Tabloid-size newspaper, nice.
Item #151443
December 02, 1876
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Dec. 2, 1876 The bkpg. has a bold, fullpg. ad for "The Herald". Pg. 9 has a calendar, taking more than a halfpg., for the upcoming year of 1877. Good condition.
Thomas Nast prints... "The Centennial" print...
Item #174092
December 02, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1876 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration: "No Rest for the Wicked - Sentenced to More Hard Labor."; Full page illustration of "The Centennial - Diamonds and Jewelry."; 1/2 page illustration of "The Centennial - Art Furniture.; Two 1/4 page illustration of "Satin Wood Cabinet, Exhibited by Collinson ... See More
Early grinding knife machine...
Item #152614
December 09, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 9, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "EMERY WHEEL KNIFE-GRINDING MACHINE".
The Thanksgiving turkey...
Item #174094
December 09, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Ignorant Vote--Honors Are Easy' is Black-themed. A half-page illustration 'The Louisiana Returning Board - Taking the Oath' with an accompanying article.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The British Arctic Expedition - Sunday Morning on Board the Alert, in Midwinter... See More
Uncommon title from Washington DC...
Item #219730
December 09, 1876
THE DAILY CRITIC, Washington, Dec. 9, 1876.
* Uncommon title
Has bits of news, topical items and numerous ads. Some headlines include: "Burying of the Victims of the Brooklyn Fire" "Congress Yesterday" and more. An uncommon title. A few minor edge tears and slighly browned.
* Uncommon title
Has bits of news, topical items and numerous ads. Some headlines include: "Burying of the Victims of the Brooklyn Fire" "Congress Yesterday" and more. An uncommon title. A few minor edge tears and slighly browned.
President Grant's state-of-the-union address...
Item #691402
December 09, 1876
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1876
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
Almost all of page 3 is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is the state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion: U.S. Grant.
The lengthy report has many subheads, addressing various issues of the year 1876. There is reference to the Custer Mas... See More
1876 Brooklyn theater fire....
Item #689711
December 13, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 13, 1876
* Brooklyn theater fire
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "BROOKLYN'S NIGHT of HORROR" with subhead. Text takes up 2 fill columns. Nice to have in this NYC title.
Eight pages, light toning, a little margin wear, loose along the spine, fragile and must be handled with care.... See More
Fort Fetterman and Old Fort Reno.....
Item #174096
December 16, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast cartoon entitled 'Another Outrage at the Pole (Poll) - The British Lion Bear-Dozed.' Full page of 3 illustration of the Sioux War: 'The Powder River Expedition' and 'Gen. Crook's Hqts., Ft. Fetterman' and 'Old Ft. Reno'.
Four half-page illustrations 'The Louisiana Returning B... See More
Opening of the season at the North Pole...
Item #174098
December 23, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1876 (includes supplement with "Vanity Fair Christmas, 1683") Doublepage by Thomas Nast: 'Grant's Last Annual Message' shows a weeping Liberty figure; Full page: 'The Centennial--Wall paper Printing Press'; Front page: 'Burning of The Brooklyn Theatre - Scene at the Washington Street Entrance"; ... See More
Item #554332
December 23, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 23, 1876. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Caesar, Now Be Still" with caption quotes by Shakspeare and U.S. Grant.
The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
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