1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #671805
May 15, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 16 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
Pittsburgh's steel industry...
Item #671661
December 12, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN December 12, 1874 This famous title always featured the latest inventions and improvements of the day, many being illustrated. Included in this issue are: "Keokuk, Iowa, Railroad Bridge" "Hot Air Balloon" and a nice centerfold of the Pittsburgh steel industry. Descriptive articles accompany the prints as well.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Aerial balloon torpedo...
Item #671658
May 11, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878. This famous title always featured the latest inventions and improvements of the day, many being illustrated. Included in this issue are: "The Balloon Torpedo" "Eclipse Injector" "Saw Mill Head Block" "Galvanic Battery" "Tricycle" and so much more. Descriptive articles accompany the illustrations.
The 187... See More
Seed planter...
Item #671655
February 1, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, Feb. 1, 1873 This famous title always featured the latest inventions and improvements of the day, many being illustrated. Included in this issue are: "Testing Machine" and "Seed Planter" and so much more. Descriptive articles accompany the prints as well.
The 1870's was considered the heyday for new inventions which included the electric... See More
The Mareorama at the Paris Exposition...
Item #671612
September 29, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 29, 1900 The front page has an illustrated cover showing the Mareorama at the Paris Exposition. The inside includes a related article.
Other images and/or articles include: "A Japanese Trade Mark For Webster's Dictionary" "The New Army 16-Inch Gun" "A Toda Headsman, Southern India" and more.
Sixteen pages, very good... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #671577
October 16, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 16, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 5 runaway slave ads with 3 on the front page, one on page 3 and another on the back page.
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
Four very early issues from San Diego...
Item #671514
September 21, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
A lot of four issues which are very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisement... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #671513
September 21, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 21, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of ... See More
A handsome, 18th century displayable newspaper...
Item #671315
March 20, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 20, 1794
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, minor spine wear, a little light damp staining, generally very nice.... See More
John F. Kennedy is the democratic candidate for President...
Item #671207
July 15, 1960
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, July 15, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK
* Democratic nomination
The top of front page has one column headings that include: "If Kennedy Wins" "He'd Make Greater Use Of Presidential Power, Follow a New Deal Line" and more with small illustrated portrait of him. (see)
Complete with all 18 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, nice con... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #671118
December 5, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 5, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 16 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. The back page has 2 slaves for sale advertisements.
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #671021
July 27, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, July 27, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #671015
September 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 13, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 14 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. Three more slave ads are on page 3. And one more on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #670828
October 6, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 7 illustrated ship ads and 2 runaway slave ads. Two more slave ads are on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #670815
September 4, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave advertisement
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 18 illustrated ship ads. One runaway slave ad is on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
From Territorial Arizona...
Item #670781
April 5, 1890
MOHAVE COUNTY MINER, Kingman, Arizona, April 5, 1890 A very rare and early newspaper from the Arizona Territory, 22 years before it would become a state. Various news of the day with a great deal of fascinating, brief tidbits which provide a glimpse of life in the Old West during the 1890's A wealth of ads as well, some of which are illustrated. The back pg. includes the cattle brands of... See More
The Medicine Lodge Treaty...
Item #670769
November 16, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Nov. 16, 1867 The prime content concerns the Medicine Lodge Treaty, taking all of page 5 and includes 4 prints, the largest captioned: "Council of the Arapahoe & Comanche Indians on Medicine Lodge Creek, Arkansas...". The others show: "Comanche Indians on the Way to the Great Council on Medicine Lodge Creek", "T... See More
The first newspaper published in Wyoming...
Item #670734
August 27, 1875
CHEYENNE DAILY LEADER, Wyoming (Territory), Aug. 27, 1875 A very elusive title from 15 years before Wyoming statehood. The Leader was the very first newspaper published in the territory, having begun in September, 1867.
Typical news & ads of the day with page 3 beginning: "Cheyenne As An Outfitting Point!". Many of the ads are illustrated.
Four pages, in great condition.... See More
Bull Run... "The Surrey Eleven" cricket team...
Item #670731
August 31, 1861
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 31, 1861 Inside has: "The Surrey Eleven" with a full page portrait of the cricket team.
Another full-page print has: "The Civil War In America: Engagement Between The 71st New York And An Alabama Regiment At The Battle Of Bull Run".
Other prints include: "Regatta at Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia" "General View of Syd... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #670672
July 10, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 7 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
Lewis Cass for President... Southern slaves...
Item #670203
September 21, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Sept. 21, 1848
* Lewis Cass Political Ad
* Arrival of slaves in Louisiana
The United States Presidential election of 1848 was the first election in which all states held their election on the same day. This also marked the 1st Tuesday of November as the fixed date for the national election.
This issue in particular has, at the top of the ... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #669966
August 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 30, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (4) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 10 illustrated ship ads and 2 runaway slave ads. One more on page 3 and another on page 4. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
Six issues of a failed publishing venture by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669902
March 5, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 A lot of six different issues of this scarce title, all from the first 6 months of its existence.
P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach bro... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #669882
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #669789
September 12, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 12, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (4) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 9 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. Three more slave ads are on the back page. (see) News of the day with several other advertisements.
Four pages in good condition.... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #669471
July 17, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) July 17, 1889
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old Wes... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #669260
December 22, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877 Page 2 has an extremely significant article headed: The Talking Phonograph" which begins: "Mr. Thomas Edison recently came into our office, placed a little machine on our desk, turned a crank, and the machine inquired as to our health, asked how we liked the phonograph, informed us that it was very well, and bid us a cordial good night. ... See More
A handsome, displayable newspaper...
Item #669035
May 29, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 29, 1794
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, in very nice, clean condition.... See More
A captain is tarred & feathered...
Item #669019
May 22, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 22, 1794
* 18th century American publication
A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
The middle of page 3 has an interesting item from Baltimore: "We have tarred & feathered the Captain of a vessel here for imprudently reversing the colours of the United States and placing the British above. It is said th... See More
The original Westminster Clock Tower bell...
Item #668540
September 13, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 13, 1856 Certainly the most noteworthy print is that of what we know as the original "Big Ben", the largest of the bells in the Westminster clock tower. Although technically Big Ben is just the bell, the name is often used for the iconic clock tower.
This bell would crack before being mounted in the clock tower requiring another to be ca... See More
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered... King Kong...
Item #668258
March 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1933
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression - Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Early King Kong movie advertisement
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROOSEVELT EXTENDS THE NATIONAL BANKING HOLIDAY; CONGRESS EMPOWERS HIM TO REOPEN SOUND INSTITUTIONS" with many subheads. Much more on page 2 & 3 with complete text of ... See More
Frederic Remington illustrations...
Item #667924
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England"; "An Australian's Impressions of America&qu... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #667793
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and he... See More
A very early baseball board game...
Item #667757
December 8, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 8, 1866 The full front page has 3 prints of: "Laying the Corner Stone of the New Masonic Temple at Baltimore, Maryland.
Inside has a fascinating halfpg. print of: "The New & Beautiful Parlor Divertisement of Base-Ball." showing a family playing a board game themed on baseball. There is also a related article: "The Parlor... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #666815
August 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 13, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, several il... See More
Daniel Frohman, a notable Jew...
Item #666772
November 2, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1893
Of special note is an article: "Notable Jews--Daniel Frohman" which includes a photo of him & an article on his life.
The ftpg. has an illus: "Farewell to the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Inside has two pages taken up with bird's-eye views of the Columbian Exposition.
The Union League Building, Philadelphia, PA...
Item #666770
August 19, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 19, 1865 The ftpg. has a financial scene on Bleecker St. in New York City. Other prints inside include the; "Union League Building, Broad St., Phila." "The Hospital Buildings & Ferry, Ward's Island, East River"; a fullpg. of the scene where the "...Powder Mine, under the Rebel Entrenchments Before Petersburg, Was... See More
Recaptured slaves near Charleston...
Item #666769
October 9, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 9, 1858 Inside has a nearly half page print: "Shipping the Recaptured Africans on Board the U.S. Steam Frigate Niagara, At Charleston, S.C." along with a smaller print of a: "Group of African Negroes on Board the Niagara." There is also a related article on the captured slaves: "African Negroes on Board the Frigate Niaga... See More
19th century Danville, Illinois
Item #666598
December 16, 1880
THE DANVILLE DAILY NEWS, Illinois, December 16, 1880
* Uncommon title
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, many illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
Great Smith & Wesson article, from their headquarters...
Item #666273
June 18, 1893
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1893
* Smith & Wesson gun factory
* Revolver industry w/ prints
Page 5 has a great, detailed, and illustrated article on the Smith and Wesson company. Column heads: "Springfield News & Comment" "The Smith & Wesson Revolver" "The Invention and Manufacture" with considerable detail, plus there is a... See More
Nice print of the Chicago baseball team...
Item #666214
June 6, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885
* Chicago White Stockings w/ Cap Anson
The front page shows the parade of 60,000 Sunday school children in Prospect Park. Page 3 has a very nice half page print captioned: "Illinois--The Chicago Baseball Club" showing the entire team in uniform, with a nice article on them on another page (see). Another print shows childr... See More
Very rare print of Kit Carson...
Item #666039
April 20, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 20, 1867
* Kit Carson - frontiersman
In 33 years of selling rare newspapers I recall only seeing one image of Kit Carson in a newspaper, and this is it. See the photos for the nice front page image captioned: "Kit Carson, the Celebrated Explored & Indian Agent...". On an inside page is an article on him headed: &qu... See More
Newspaper from the ghost town of Crystal, Colorado...
Item #665950
October 27, 1888
CRYSTAL RIVER CURRENT, Crystal, Colorado, Oct. 27, 1888 A rare newspaper from a bonafide ghost town.
Crystal was a mining camp established in 1881 & after several decades of robust existence, was all but abandoned by1917. Many buildings still stand in Crystal, but its few residents live there only in the summer.
This is a volume 3 issue, formatted like most newspapers of the day with a... See More
Item #665936
October 3, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 3, 1795
* 18th century American title
Page 2 includes: "Naval Action in the Mediterranean" between the English & the French; also: "Republic of France - National Convention" "Annihilation of the Emigrants Lately landed in France" & other items.
Page 3 includes 7 illustrated ship ads, with 6 on the back page. Four pages, ... See More
Bride of Frankenstein opening night ad...
Item #665402
May 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1935
* "Bride of Frankenstein" horror film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actor Boris Karloff as The Monster
Page 25 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch illustrated advertisement for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "The Bride OF Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. This was the day this famous movie opened in New... See More
An advertisement concerning the "President's Household"... Famed cabinet makers Thomas Burling...
Item #665341
May 22, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 22, 1789
* President George Washington
* Steward for his house advertisement
* Thomas Burling, furniture & cabinet maker
* Slavery - slaves - Negroes advertisements
Being from the nation's capital at the time, and from the very beginning of the new federal government (Washington was inaugurated April 30) it is not surprising this newspape... See More
1880 Findlay, Ohio....
Item #665041
November 17, 1880
FINDLAY DAILY JEFFERSONIAN, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1880
* Uncommon title
* "Flag City, USA"
The 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, some illustrated.
Complete, a little irregular along the spine, light damp staining, generally in good condition.
Death of Garfield... Arthur takes oath...
Item #664788
October 8, 1881
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 8, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* Chester A. Arthur takes oath
* Prints - illustrations
Full front page: "The Death of President Garfield--Judge Brady Administering The Presidential Oath To Vice-President Arthur." Inside page has 3 illustrations about Garfield's death: "Embalming The Body Of The Deceased" &... See More
From Territorial Arizona...
Item #664666
December 7, 1889
MOHAVE COUNTY MINER, Kingman, Arizona, Dec. 7, 1889
* Very rare title from the Arizona Territory
A very rare and early newspaper from the Arizona Territory, 23 years before it would become a state. Various news of the day with a great deal of fascinating, brief tidbits which provide a glimpse of life in the Old West during the 1880's A wealth of ads as well, some of which are illus... See More
Great color cover of a baseball player...
Item #664649
April 2, 1914
LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 2, 1914 See the photo for the terrific, color cover on this issue, featuring a baseball player at bat. A terrific item for display. Such color covers rarely survived, hence quite scarce.
Very nice condition, although with a rather discrete inked stamp near the top just under the wing of the eagle--almost unnoticeable. Complete with all 20 pages.... See More
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