Charles Dickens... Race Horse Cresceus...
Item #177181
March 15, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1902 Frontpage photo Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt; several pages of photos of Prince Henry's American Tour; full page photo Memorial Services for President McKinley; Cresceus's Wonderful Campaign; The Tammany Man; fullpage illustration "American Editors. XII.-Charles Emory Smith" by W.A. Rogers; fullpage photo The Railroad Nearest the No... See More
Item #177193
March 14, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1903
Boxers, lightship, & Presidential cabinet prints...
Item #177195
March 28, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1903
Charles Dickens...15th Amendment Ratified 1870...
Item #537747
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY, April 4, 1870
* Charles Dickens decides to become an author
* Charles Dickens decides to become an author
* 15th Amendment Ratified
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community
Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...
Item #539430
September 18, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839
* Charles Dickens...
* Uncommon title...
Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More
The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played ~ Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...
Item #177012
October 17, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Giddap, Bill!' "
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
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This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
Charles Dickens... Five issue set...
Item #551084
October 31, 1857
Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens. This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price. The issues are individually described as follows:
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First synagogue in Texas... cornerstone laid by Masons...
Item #556862
June 10, 1870
DESERET EVENING NEWS, from Salt Lake City, Utah, dated June 10, 1870
* 1st Jewish synagogue in Texas
* Charles Dickens death (1st report)
On page 2 under "Texas" is a report headed: "Corner Stone Laid".
The brief but historic report, datelined "Galveston", reads:
* The corner stone of the first Jewish Synagogue in the State, was laid today by the Grand Lo... See More
From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...
The Charles Dickens Collection...
Item #576239
The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!
Charles Dickens... John Tyler...
Item #597365
February 03, 1842
SALEM REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Feb. 3, 1842 Page 2 includes a letter concerning "Temperance" signed in type by: John Tyler, followed by a letter signed in type by: Charles Dickens, prefaced with: "Mr. Dickens believes in Animal Magnetism. Here is the evidence..." (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some light dirtiness or staining, generally good.... See More
Charles Dickens & Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #599295
July 15, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 15, 1870
* Charles Dickens
* Henry Ward Beecher
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings that include: "Summer Dinners" "By Henry Ward Beecher" "Charles Dickens" and more.
Complete in 4 pages, n... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #604843
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
Charles Dickens... Slave ship captured...
Item #615503
May 22, 1841
THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841
* Charles Dickens
* African slave trade
Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).
Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, n... See More
Disposing of Charles Dickens' household goods......
Item #615834
July 25, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1870 Page 5 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Charles Dickens' Art Relics - The Sale of the Great Novelist's Household Art Relics--Interesting Sketches of Objects Associated with the Author". He had died five weeks from the date of the article.
Eight pages, small piece from the blank spine margin, light foxing, generally nice.... See More
Prints of Memphis & vicinity...
Item #626262
September 23, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, Sept. 23, 1871 The full ftpg. shows: "Hannah Binding Shoes". Inside has a nice fullpg. print of: "Ratisbon Cathedral" and: "Charles Dickens as Capt. Bobadill" "The Four-in-Hand Club, St. James's St., London. But perhaps the best print is a very nice full page; "A View of Memphis, Tennessee" showing the river as well, wi... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #633480
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #636642
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
Great issue on the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645757
May 21, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 21, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Pages 2, 3 & 4 contain a great deal on the Dorr Rebellion, including a lengthy "statement" to President John Tyler concerning the state of affairs in Rhode Island as a result of the Dorr Rebellion, with his response signed in type: John Tyler. Including as well are documen... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
Short story by Charles Dickens... News from the California gold fields...
Item #652693
May 18, 1850
BOSTON MUSEUM, May 18, 1850 Page 6 has: "A Short Story by Dickens" contained here in its entirety (see). The back page has over 2 column headed: "Arrival of Three California Steamers" with much news from there including much on gold mining.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #671838
January 04, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862
* Winslow Homer Christmas print
The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861".
Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Coast from ... See More
Charles Dickens' upcoming 100th birthday...
Item #677565
January 29, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1912
* Charles Dickens 100th birthday celebrated
* English writer novelist - fictional characters
The top of page 2 has a three column pictorial showing some of Dickens' fictional characters with heading: "Dickens' Famous Characters Come To Life on Centenary of Master's Birth" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good... See More
Charles Dickens... Defends attacks on his personal life...
Item #682129
June 21, 1858
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, June 21, 1858
* Letter from Charles Dickens defending his character
Page 4 has a letter from Charles Dickens which is quite out of the ordinary. Although he states he rarely publicly defends against attacks on his personal life, recent accusations have led him to make an exception, the exception being this letter.
Other news of the day is found thro... See More
Very early review of Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'...
Item #683705
November 20, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1839
* Early Charles Dickens
* "Oliver Twist" review
Of special interest is a page 3 article: "Review of Dickens' "Oliver Twist" which is quite early, as this famous novel by 27 year-old Charles Dickens was just his second. It printed in book form in 1838, and was serialized from 1837 to 1839.
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Charles Dickens is feted prior to his historic trip to America...
Item #688819
November 19, 1867
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1867 Page 2 has over a full column report headed: "Charles Dickens - Complimentary Dinner Given to the Distinguished Author Previous to His Departure for the United States".
This is a report from the London Times and is mostly taken up with the: "Speech of Lord Lytton" followed by the lengthy: "Speech by Mr. D... See More
From North Carolina, 11 years before the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #689251
June 01, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June 1, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Most of the front page is taken up with the printing of the short story: "Lizzie Leigh, by Charles Dickens" this being chapter 1 (of 4). Page 2 has a full column on a: "California Letter" from the Gol... See More
Item #689561
August 19, 1854
Bound volume of the periodical "HOUSEHOLD WORDS conducted by Charles Dickens" (as noted in the masthead of each issue), London, containing 26 weekly issues dating from March 5, 1853 thru Aug. 27, 1853.
Household Words was published every Saturday from March 1850 to May 1859. Theoretically the paper championed the cause of the poor and working classes, but in fact it addressed itse... See More
From North Carolina, 11 years before the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #689707
June 08, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June 8, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Most of the front page is taken up with the printing of the short story: "Lizzie Leigh, by Charles Dickens" this being chapter 2 (of 4).
Four pages, very condition.... See More
Charles Dickens... Autopsy of the Siamese Twins... Pueblo Indians are citizens...
Item #691740
February 20, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874
* Chang and Eng Bunker
* Official autopsy report
The front page has: "New Mexico - Pueblo Indians Declared to Be Citizens--Outlaws In Lincoln County".
The Lincoln County War would take more prominence in a few years, with Billy the Kid being one involved. Following this is; "The Subjection of Women--They Refuse to Pay Taxes" because w... See More
1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...
Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860 This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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Nice Charleston issue...
Item #697089
January 26, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 26, 1861 The front page shows: "The Prayer at Sumter".
Other prints inside include: "Firing on the 'Star of the West' from the South Carolina Battery on Morris Island" "Group of Guns & Gun Carriages Dismantled by Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie" "Battery at Fort Moultrie, Bearing on Fort Sumter", a full ... See More
1871 Magazine By Author Charles Dickens...
Item #699095
December 30, 1871
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, Dec. 30, 1871
* Ornate Masthead
* 1871 Original
* Charles Dickens
This 24 page issue is in great condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. Some of the stories in this particular issue are titled: "THE WICKED WOODS OF TOBEREEVIL" and more. This magazine has mainly literary rea... See More
Two full page Thanksgiving prints... Nice portrait of Charles Dickens...
Item #700269
November 30, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1867 This issue has several desirable prints: The front page has:" 'The Soldier's Friend' - An Incident in General Grant's Life", with a related article. The inside contains: "Thanksgiving--A Thanksgiving Dinner Among the Puritans" along with: "Thanksgiving--A Thanksgiving Dinner Among Their Descendants", a... See More
1850 Magazine by the famed Charles Dicken...
Item #701927
August 10, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Aug. 10, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dick... See More
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