Still with the red postage stamp from having been sent through the mail...
Item #597884
October 10, 1874
THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Oct. 10, 1874 An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a cancellation and the mailing address handwritten ... See More
Report of the Secretary of the Treasury...
Item #597601
January 13, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 13, 1802 Most of the front page is taken up with a continued: "Report from the Secretary of the Treasury...". Other various news & ads of the day including 22 illustrated ship ads on the back page.
Four pages, very nice condition.
From Utah before statehood....
Item #597185
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 From 6 years before Utah would become a state. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, some browning at folds, some archival mends at the margins of folds, generally nice condition.
Group of 3 sporting newspapers...
Item #597019
March 13, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1847 A group of 3 issues from March 13, July 10, & Sept. 4, 1847, each filled with various sporting and entertainment reports plus some news of the day. A nice, sporting-themed masthead (see). Each back page has an illustrated chess article.
Each complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
Franco -Prussian War...
Item #596769
October 01, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 1, 1870 The doublepg. centerfold shows: "The Unconditional Surrender...of the French Army of Marshal McMahon to the Commander of the Prussian Forces...". There is a full page : "Bird's-eye View of the Fortified City of Metz, France"; a fullpg. cartoon: "Out of the Depths"; a small print of "The Cathedral of... See More
The Santa Barbara flower parade...
Item #596400
May 31, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1894 Inside has a full page of 7 photos & prints on: "The Flower Carnival at Santa Barbara, California" and a full page: "Caught: Enforcing the Law Which Prohibits Seining on the Mass. Coast", plus other prints.
Sixteen pages, bit of light dirtiness to the front page only, nice condition.
Along the Colorado in Arizona...
Item #596394
December 11, 1886
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886 The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside includes a full page with 9 scenes of: "Club Life in Baltimore--Interior &I Exterior Views of the Crescent Club House"; a fullpg; "Blizzard in Dakota--Caught in Snowdr... See More
Along the Colorado in Arizona...
Item #596393
December 11, 1886
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886 The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside includes a full page with 9 scenes of: "Club Life in Baltimore--Interior &I Exterior Views of the Crescent Club House"; a fullpg; "Blizzard in Dakota--Caught in Snowdr... See More
Still with the red postage stamp from having been sent through the mail...
Item #595108
January 12, 1875
THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Jan. 12, 1875 An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a partial cancellation (see).
Complete in 16 pages, dirt... See More
Celebrating the new year 1894...
Item #594728
December 29, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 29, 1883 The full ftpg. is an illus: "Twenty-Four O'Clock, or, Father Time Perplexed." Prints within include: "Opening of the Cantalever Bridge Across the Niagara River..." "Scenes At the Foundling Asylum of the Sisters of Charity..." and "Grand Calico Costume Tea Party & Ball..." and several scene... See More
Christmas in 1893...
Item #594710
December 23, 1893
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 23, 1893 The full front page is a print of: "More Explosions Expected! Startling Reports!!" which shows children playing with Christmas gifts & with a Christmas tree in the background. Other prints within inc lude: "The 'Truth' Toy & Doll Show at the Royal Albert Hall"; a full page: "The Pantomime Pudding: A ... See More
18th century Philadelphia....
Item #594495
March 07, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 7, 1794 Page 3 has an: "Extract of a Letter from the Island of Bermuda" plus various other news of the day. A large number of ads including 5 illustrated ship ads on the front page.
Four pages, light foxing, very nice condition.
Heraldic eagle....
Item #594184
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Coca-Cola advertisement...
Item #593968
August 11, 1912
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit Michigan, August 11, 1912 The cover of this issue contains a cameo of a lady. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
This also contains a half-page advertisement inside the issue for Coca-Cola and a colored advertisement on the back page for Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes.
This is complet... See More
Thomas Edison advertisement...
Item #593966
October 01, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1, 1911 The cover of this issue contains a young lady outside in the woods. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
The of the issue is a full page advertisement for the General Electric Company on "Edison's Dream Comes True" and contains a photo of Thomas Ediso... See More
Middletown, Connecticut...
Item #592596
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
This town is now known as Elmhurst...
Item #592203
February 28, 1884
THE NEWTOWN REGISTER, Long Island, New York, Feb. 28, 1884
* Rare title
* Now known as Elmhurst, Queens County
Today Newtown is known as Elmhurst, located in the borough of Queens just below LaGuardia airport. This is a 12 page newspaper which the line in the masthead notes is: "Devoted to Home Interests, Political, General and Local News". It contains a wide variety of news... See More
Early prints of 1881 Leadville, Colorado...
Item #592082
May 28, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 28, 1881
* Leadville, Colorado
* Mining scenes - prints
The front page shows: "Irish Harvesters on Their Way to England". Inside has 2 pages of prints of: "The American Franklin Search Expedition", and a nice full page "Matting-Weavers" showing use of a spinning wheel as well. Perhaps the best print ... See More
Sinking of the Maine...
Item #591868
December 24, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 24, 1910 The front page of the issue is a full illustration: "How The Army Engineers Will Uncover The 'Maine.'" along with two small illustrated insets show a: "Longitudinal Section Through Cofferdam" & "Plain View of Cofferdam." which includes a report about this retrieval inside.
Within the issue is:"How Altitu... See More
If England would agree to the independence of America...
Item #591619
November 16, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Nov. 16, 1780
* Independence of America question
* Revolutionary War
A quote from the House of Commons report notes: "...He had said that if Parliament would agree to acknowledge the independence of America, we might begin a treaty to-morrow...Lord George Germaine said...that if we were inclined to acknowledge the independence of America, we might b... See More
Detecting conterfeit gold... a King's patent woodcut...
Item #591472
December 01, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, December 1, 1757 Within this issue is an ad for an instrument which helps detect fraudulent/counterfeit gold, which includes a nice illustrated woodcut of the patent for the device: "Bradford Darby & Hull's - by The Kings Patent". News of the day with reports from throughout the world along with period advertising are present throughout.&... See More
The sport of boxing in 1790...
Item #590354
October 30, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 30, 1790 Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" which is a very early report of the sport (see photos). Other items including a page 3 article on: "Duelling", "King of France's Demand", "the Art of Joking", "King of Sweden" and other items.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition. The back... See More
Port of Alexandria, Egypt...
Item #590280
October 21, 1840
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 21, 1840 Page 2 of this issue contains a map "View of the Port of Alexandria, In Egypt - with the position of the English Fleet and the Turco-Egytian Fleet" with accompanying articles pertaining to situation.
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
Complete in four pages with some small edge tears, otherwise in... See More
Message from President Monroe...
Item #590279
May 23, 1820
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 23, 1820 Page two of this issue contains a letter from President Monroe to both the Senate and the House of Representatives in regards to correspondence between the United States and Spain respecting the treaty which concluded on February 22, 1819. This is signed in typed: JAMES MONROE.
Other news and advertisements, inc... See More
Sportswoman of the Year, Chris Evert... Muhammad Ali...
Item #590105
December 27, 1976
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, Chicago, Illinois, December 20-27, 1976 This is a special year-end, double issue. The front cover of this issue features the photo Chris Evert dress in an old-fashioned tennis garment with the headline "Sportswoman of the Year - Chris Evert". Additional women photoed in the issue are Dorothy Hamill, Sheila Young and Nadia Comaneci. Also included is a "Throu... See More
Great CW-themed illustrations...
A single issue Harper's Weekly from 1862 - during the Civil War...
Item #588626
January 01, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January, 1862 - December, 1862
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive an original issue from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from January, 1862 through December, 1862, offered at a substantial discount (a minimum of 50% o... See More
In the Swedish language...
Item #588072
June 13, 1885
KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, June 13, 1885
* Rare title
A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America". A very decorative masthead (see photos), 8 pages, nice condition.
Nashville, shortly after the Civil War...
Item #587993
July 06, 1866
DAILY PRESS AND TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, July 6, 1866
* Uncommon title
A very nice, never-bound newspaper from shortly after the end of the Civil War. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, nice condition.
Red Wing, MN... the missing link is found!
Item #587093
January 14, 1882
THE REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, January 14, 1882
* Red Wing, Minnesota
* Dr. E.D. Cope finds human-like skull skull and declares it the missing link
Page 3 has a one paragraph article, "The Long Sought Missing Link", which tells of Prof. E.D.Cope (of Philadelphia and the Smithsonian Institute fame), discovering a small human-like skull near the Big Horn River, Wyoming Territo... See More
Newspaper from Middlesex, Connecticut... Runaway boy ad...
Item #587055
August 05, 1829
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 1829
* Rare title
* Runaway boy ad
Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (see photo),... See More
Circus advertisement....
Item #586788
September 12, 1881
FRANKFORT DAILY DISPATCH, Frankfort, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 1881
* Great circus advertisement
A typical newspaper of the day with various news and advertisements. The front page includes: "Attempt to Kill Guiteau", the assassin of President Garfield. Page 4 has a very large & great illustrated ad for the Forepaugh Circus (see photos).
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Pro-Union newspaper from this Civil War border state...
Item #586785
September 12, 1865
THE UNION STANDARD, Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 1865
* Rare post Civil War title
A scarce title from this border state, shortly after the end of the Civil War. The paper was formally titled "The National Unionist", obviously being pro-North during the Civil War. Page 2 has several items which relate to the conclusion of the Civil War including a Proclamation signed in type by th... See More
Great wealth of illustrated horse advertisements...
Item #586427
April 24, 1886
KENTUCKY GAZETTE, Lexington, April 24, 1886
* Rare title from Kentucky
* Illustrated horse ads
Being from horse country, it is not surprising that the advertisements are focused on horses, with the front page having a large, illustrated ad for one, and the back page entirely taken up with horse ads including 35 which are illustrated (see photos).
Four pages, various wear at the mar... See More
From territorial Utah...
Item #585930
November 13, 1872
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Nov. 13, 1872
* Rare Utah Territory title
A very nice territorial newspaper from 24 years before Utah statehood. Various news of the day with a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Illustrated runaway boy advertisement...
Item #585889
August 12, 1829
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 12, 1829
* Unusual runaway "apprentice" boy ad
Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints ... See More
Scarce illustrated newspaper...
Item #585825
May 13, 1890
ONCE A WEEK, New York, May 13, 1890
* Uncommon illustrated title
A newspaper much like Harper's Weekly but reasonably more scarce. Among the prints within are a doublepg. centerfold of: "Mr. J. W. Mackay", a two-thirds pg. print: "Trout, & the Fishers Thereof", a full pg. montage of: "The Brooklyn Navy Yard" & more.
This issue is complete wi... See More
Very early toy railroad train ad... Columbia Motor Carriage...
Item #585414
May 22, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1897 Within the issue is a small but very early illustrated advertisement for a "Complete electric railway with battery and track..." from the Carlisle & Finch company. Ad measures about 1 by 2 1/2 inches on one of the back pages. Also in the issue is "Southern Station of Harvard Observatory, Peru"; The Anderson Typewriter (shorthand),... See More
Territorial Washington...
Item #584615
January 01, 1879
WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, Washington Territory, Jan. 1, 1879
* Rare Old West title
Printed ten years before Washington became a state. Among the articles within are: "Radical Dirt Eaters" "Cariboo News" "Public Lands For Settlers Only" "Jefferson Davis--The Assassination Plot" and much more. A wealth of ads as well, several illustrated.
Four pages,... See More
Massive print of the 1862 International Exhibition...
Item #584596
October 04, 1862
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 4, 1862 This is an extremely large foldout print showing the; "Sectional View Of The Nave" of the Exhibition of 1862, as well as the "Sectional View Of The Eastern Transept". This print folds out to measure 31 1/2 by 43 1/2 inches and is in excellent condition. Typically such large foldouts are damaged due to consta... See More
1872 Hop picking print...
Item #584248
September 14, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 14, 1872 Inside has a full page print of: "Hop Picking in Germany" which is a nice wine related print. Also: "Dunrobin Castle..." and various prints from "Ghent" among other prints. The complete issue, great condition.
Pre-statehood New Mexico...
Item #583921
January 01, 1903
SANTA FE DAILY NEW MEXICAN newspaper dated 1903. A great issue, with a wealth of news of the day both local and national (and international) and a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages. Spine is somewhat irregular but causing no loss of text. Browned, mainly at the edges and some minor margin tears.
Runaway boy ad...
Item #583646
July 29, 1829
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, July 29, 1829
* Runaway boy reward advertisement
Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (... See More
Rewards for deserters.... United States selling land...
Item #583302
May 06, 1817
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 6, 1817 This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, carries reward notices on the front page for men who had deserted from the 6th U. S. Infantry. Also on the front page is an "act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen and marines who were lost in the United States' brig Epervier...". The backp... See More
1877 prints....
Item #583264
July 21, 1877
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1877 The full front page shows: "A Tramp's Morning Abutions--An Early Morning Scene in Madison Square" with more on this topic inside. Other prints: "...Three Days in the City of Chicago" "Celebration of the 4th of July at Woodstock" and more. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mend... See More
1894 Champs Elysee... Women's suffrage...
Item #583200
May 19, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York, May 19, 1894 Among the pages within are those with: "Some Pictures from the Salon of the Champs Elysee, Paris", a fullpg. showing: "Burning of the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans", the race horse "Ajax" and more. Plus there is an article: "Shall Women be Granted full Suffrage?"
The complete issue, 9 1/4 by 12 1/4 inc... See More
Rare old west title from Gridley, California...
Item #582791
March 22, 1883
THE GRIDLEY HERALD, Gridley, California, March 22, 1883
* Very rare Old West title
This could be the only issue of this title we have. Gridley is a small town north of Sacramento in Butte County. This is a four page issue with various news of the day & a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice, clean condition.... See More
The Bell Tower at Westminster...
Item #582625
February 02, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 2, 1856 Noteworthy content within this issue includes a small print of the new Bell Tower at the new Palace at Westminster, with supporting text. other prints include: "Balaclava Heights", "State Procession Of Her Majesty To Open Parliament" (being a doublepage print), "Wreck of the George Lord", "The P... See More
The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #582624
September 13, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, September 13, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the 4 x 5 inch print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text (see images). Other prints include: "The American Steamship Arctic", the emperor and empress of Russia, "Gloucester Cathedral", a State Carriage, and more (see images... See More
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #582460
This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More
Frontier life and Sporting scenes in America...
Item #581616
March 27, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 27, 1858 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "The East Gate - Canton". Within the issue is: "The New Ministry"; "Expedition to the Andaman Islands"; "Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D'Urban, Port Natal"; "Frontier Life in America" and "Sporting Scenes in America". Other il... See More
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