Turn of the century medicine...
Item #567269
January 01, 1904
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRACTITIONER magazine dated in 1904. Over 60 pages, plus many pages of some fascinating, illustrated medical-related advertisements. The issue still has the original outer wrapper, measures 6 by 9 inches, has an inked library stamp in the title (rather discreet), generally in nice condition, but some wear and dirtiness is to be expected (see images). Unusual & early!&nb... See More
Late 1800's medicine...
Item #567268
January 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS COURIER OF MEDICINE, St. Louis, Missouri, 1884 -1899 An interesting 75+ page magazine for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various medical reports and articles, with many period medical-related advertisements, most of which are illustrated & several of which are seen in the photos below (as examples). This issue still has the original outer wrapper... See More
Eddie Rickenbacker plane crash...
Item #567024
February 27, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 27, 1941
* Eddie Rickenbacker airplane crash disaster
* World War I ace pilot
This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "New York Airliner Overdue at Atlanta; Rickenbacker and 15 Others Are Aboard"
Report continues on page 15 with list of the passengers. Nice to have in this famo... See More
Color cover... The New York horse show...
Item #566162
November 21, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, November 21, 1891
* Color cover... The New York horse show...
This is one of the very few front page color prints, titled: "A Box Party at the Horse Show" (see photos). The double page centerfold shows: "Sketches at the Seventh Annual Horse Show...at Madison Square Garden, New York City" (see photos). There... See More
Eddie Rickenbacker plane crash...
Item #565773
February 28, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 28, 1941
* Eddie Rickenbacker airplane crash disaster
* World War I ace pilot
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "7 DEAD, 9 INJURED IN CRASH OF PLANE OUTSIDE ATLANTA" with subheads that include: "Rickenbacker Is Injured" "World War Ace in Serious Condition..." and more. (see)
Lengthy... See More
Death of the King... Special Number Issue...
Item #565768
February 16, 1952
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Special Number - The Death of King George VI", England, February 16, 1952 The cover features a photo of King George VI surrounded by a pint in purple ink. The pages within relate to the life of the king with a great wealth of photos.
Complete in 56 pages, very nice condition.
Literary Supplement...
Item #565753
July 31, 1852
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS SUPPLEMENT, from London, England, dated July 31, 1852. The Address to this issue indicates that this is "to be devoted exclusively to literature, the Fine Arts, Music, the Drama, and the general history and progress of Science, a few words in explanation of our design may be necessary." This contains several illustrations. This is a complete uncut Supplement... See More
Early James Garfield... Nice railroad print...
Item #565229
June 20, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 20, 1874 The front cover is a fullpage: "Ladie's Dress Reform Meeting At Freeman Place Chapel, Boston, Mass." Inside is a halfpage: "Gen. Grant Laying The Cornerstone Of The Museum Of Natural History, Manhattan Square". Another illustration is a fullpage: "Drinking Beef Blood Consumptives At The Brighton Abattoir, Bos... See More
Saratoga... Grand Union Hotel...
Item #565216
August 21, 1875
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated August 21, 1875 A fullpage inside: "Saratoga.--The Afternoon Promenade On Broadway In Front Of The Grand Union Hotel." Another illustration is a halfpage: "New Hampshire.--Summit House, & Mt. Washington Railroad." Also a 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 inch portrait: "The Late Hans Christian Andersen." which also has an accompanying ar... See More
The Great Flood In The Connecticut Valley, Massachusetts...
Item #565207
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated May 30, 1874 This issue features "The Connecticut Valley Flood" across the masthead. The full frontpage is: "The Flood In The Connecticut Valley" "Scene In Haydenville, Near The Brass Works Of Hayden, Gere & Co. At The Time The Flood Struck The Village." The tipped-in doublepage centerfold has six scenes: "The Great ... See More
Lumbering, Harrisburg, and other Pennsylvania prints...
Item #564972
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated, May 30, 1874 The full frontpage is an illustration entitled: "Fighting Their Battles Over Again - A Scene At Harrisburgh, Pa., During The Renuion Of The Army Of The Potomac." which shows Gen. Sherman shaking hands with another gentleman among several other notables. Other illustrations on this topic are inside the issue. Another ful... See More
The late Winfield Scott...
Item #564526
June 16, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 16, 1866 The full frontpage portrait is "The Late Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott." Portrait of Scott is in an oval frame draped in black. Fullpage prints inside: "Funeral Ceremonies Of The Late Lieutenant-General Winfield Scott, At The Cemetery At West Point--Bearing The Body To The Grave" and "The Chapel At West Point--Th... See More
View Of Goat (Yerba Buena) Island...
Item #564525
July 20, 1872
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated July 20, 1872 The front of the issue features a fullpage political satire "Direct Damage As The Result of Consequential Claims". Inside the issue is a halfpage: "California.--View Of Goat Island, In The Bay Of San Francisco." (Note: This island is now called Yerba Buena Island.) The tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "The National D... See More
Yellowstone... the Geysers Of The Fire-Hole Basin prints...
Item #564524
January 06, 1872
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 6, 1872 Taking half of the tipped-in doublepage centerfold is a scene: "The Yellowstone Region--The Great American Geysers Of The Fire-Hole Basin." The centerfold has an archival mend to a tear in the unrelated print below the Yellowstone scene. The front cover features a large illustration "Life Sketches in the Metropolis - t... See More
Waco, Texas and Long Island prints...
Item #564523
January 07, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 7, 1871 An inside page has a 3 by 9 1/4 inch view: "Waco, Texas--Suspension Bridge Over The Brazos River" and an illustration: "Long Island--The Hermit-Woman Of Cold Spring Harbor." The fullpage cover is "Happy New Year: A Basket of Good Things". Inside is a fullpage "A Prayer for Peace" which also has an ac... See More
Steinway Hall... Cooper Institute...
Item #564519
June 22, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated June 22, 1867 The full frontpage has nine portraits: "Mr. L. F. Harrison & the Conductors Of The Grand Festival Concerts Given At Steinway Hall, N.Y." Fullpages inside: "Modeling Room Of The Female Pupils Of The School Of Design Cooper Institute, N.Y." and "Grand Musical Festival, Given Under The Direction Of L. F. Harrison, a... See More
Equestrian interest... Great Atlantic Cable...
Item #564513
August 12, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 12, 1865 The full front page has two scenes: "The Horse Market and Stables, New York City, Where The Weekly Sale of Government Horses Takes Place" with a related print inside.
Prints inside include 3 pages on: "The Great Atlantic Cable--Constructing The New Telegraph Line From Dublin To Valentia." "...The Union Hotel, S... See More
Pennsylvania...
Item #564259
March 12, 1891
BRADFORD REPUBLICAN, Towanda, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1891
* Rare title from small town Pennsylvania
Actually a rare title from this small town in northern Pennsylvania, with a wide variety of local, national, and international news. A wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight pages, never trimmed nor bound, very nice condition.... See More
Oaks Colliery...
Item #564012
December 29, 1866
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, from London, England, dated December 29, 1866
* Oaks Colliery explosion prints
This issue contains several full and partial page illustrations of the Oaks Colliery, Barnsley, disaster in which 321 men and boys were killed by an explosion of gas. More men were killed the following day due to a second explosion.
Many other prints in this issue and matters ... See More
Single sheet newspaper... Circus Advertisement...
Item #563960
July 19, 1873
TOWANDA BUSINESS ITEM, Towanda, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1873 This single sheet issue has news of the day with several advertisements including a very nice illustrated circus ad on the reverse side.
Not sure if this issue was meant to be a single sheet issue or is missing a second leaf in a 4 page paper.
Little staining with some fold wear near the top, otherwise good.... See More
Uncommon from Topsfield in 1897...
Item #563608
August 14, 1897
THE TOPSFIELD TOWNSMAN, Massachusetts, August 14, 1897
* 19th century original
Interesting local paper from this town, with various news of the day and many illustrated ads.
Complete in 4 pages, full size, has many folds but not fragile. some wear at the folds.
Nice reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #563568
September 16, 1847
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, September 16, 1847 Page 2 has the last column headed: "Later From Scott's Army" "Two Bloody Battles" "Names of Officers Killed, etc." This detailed report takes almost the entire column (see for portions).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, many back page illustrated ads, some various browning, generally nice.
Item #562979
January 01, 1891
PUCK'S LIBRARY, New York, 1891
* Rare illustrated issue
This issue is titled: "Togs" with the inside title page noting: "Togs' Being Puck's Best Things About Rags, Tags, and Velvet Gowns."
An odd publication with a two-color cover, complete in 32 pgs. plus cover, minimal wear, generally nice.
J. M. Flagg illustrations...
Item #562266
April 28, 1904
LIFE, New York, April 28, 1904
* James Montgomery Flagg illustration
Humerous Tipped-in double page centerfold has 24 caricatures of various folks illustrated by "J. M. Flagg", & captioned: "Some Bits Of American Scenery." Other topics throughout.
Quarto-size 14 pages, in very good condition.
25th anniversary of the accession of King George V...
Item #562128
May 04, 1935
THE SPHERE, from London, England, dated May 4, 1935 Calling itself: "The Empire's Illustrated Weekly".
* 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V to the throne
As the very colorful outer cover notes this is the: "Silver Jubilee Number" celebrating the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V of England to the throne.
A large number of photos and art... See More
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561791
June 20, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 20, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Hurricane Agnes leaves death path". Tells of Hurricane Anges causing havoc after hitting Florida.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hurr... See More
Beautiful & colorful front cover...
Item #561718
March 03, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1892
* Rare 19th century use of color
The front page of this issue is very colorful and shows several art admirers, captioned: "Reception Day at An Artist's Studio". Done in full color--unusual for front pages at this time--it makes a very nice display item.
Among the many photos and prints within inclu
... See More
* Rare 19th century use of color
The front page of this issue is very colorful and shows several art admirers, captioned: "Reception Day at An Artist's Studio". Done in full color--unusual for front pages at this time--it makes a very nice display item.
Among the many photos and prints within inclu
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561548
June 24, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 24, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Flood misery soaks northeast" with caption: "Worst in region's history"
Tells of the remnants of Hurricane Agnes causing havoc in the Northeast portion of United States.
There is other news of the day including various perio... See More
Buckin' Bronco... 'Nap' Lajoie Story...
Item #561247
May 14, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 14, 1911. The cover of this issue features a cowboy holding on tight as he is riding a buckin' bronco. Within the issue is an article entitled "A King Among Swatters - Larry Lajoie's Own Story" which includes photos, and other stories and advertisements.
This is complete in 20 pages and is ... See More
On the Range... Baseball...
Item #561245
August 17, 1913
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated August 17, 1913. The cover of this issue features a cowboy enjoying his smoke while relaxing in the grass with his horse close by. Within the issue are articles entitled "The Trail of the Vanishing Herd", "Pitching in a Pinch" which shows Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Joe Wood, Dema... See More
King George V and Queen Mary...
Item #561075
May 11, 1935
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS -- SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION NUMBER", England, May 11, 1935
* Beautiful color plates on the reign of King George V and Queen Mary
A very nice pictorial history of King George V and Queen Mary with several beautiful color prints, and a wealth of black & white prints as well (see photos for some). A very nice color cover features "St. Pa... See More
Blackwell's Island... The Union Pacific Railroad...
Item #560822
September 05, 1868
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated September 5, 1868 The large frontpage illustration is concerning a famous prison van: "The Black Maria -- Prisoners Leaving The Van At The Foot of 26th Street, New York, To Embark For Blackwell's Island". Inside the issue is a halfpage illustration "Progress Of The Union Pacific Railroad -- Mrs. Clayton Planting The National Flag On T... See More
Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter...
Item #560821
January 25, 1868
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated January 25, 1868 The front page contains a large illustration "Testimonial to Mr. Ned O'Baldwin, The Irish Giant and Prize Fighter, At The Casino, E. Houston St., N.Y." A fullpage inside has a view of: "The Town & Harbor Of St. Thomas, West Indies", plus a 5 by 9 1/4 inch "Map of St. Thomas", and related text.... See More
Rowing on the Hudson...
Item #560306
August 05, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated August 5, 1865 An inside fullpage has two large prints: "Paul Falk's Lion Park, 8th Avenue and 110th Street, New York -- View Of The Hotel" and "View Of Lion Park and Belvedere". Also included is a halfpage: "The Great Rowing Match On The Hudson River At Poughkeepsie, New York". The issue contains other news items and a... See More
Illustration of New York City...
Item #557174
November 18, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, November 18, 1871 (print only)
This print is a singlepage illustration containing an engraving entitled "New York City - Representation of the Cautionary Signals of Approaching Storms, Now in Operation at No. 120 Broadway."
The approximate size is 11 x 15.75 inches. See photos for details.... See More
Gatling Gun...
Item #557000
August 24, 1872
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, August 24, 1872
* Gatling gun
* Woman's archery
* Prints
Inside has a half page illustration of: "The Gatling Gun".
Nice tipped-in double page centerfold shows well-dressed women shooting bows and arrows at an archery meet.
Other topics with prints throughout this 26 page issue including a nice co... See More
Bound too tightly...
Item #556936
July 08, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 8, 1829
* Lacing clothes too tight causes death ?
Page 2 has a report about the death of a "colored woman" from New York who died suddenly while ironing clothes. An inquest was held and a physician examined the body. It was determined by the physician
* ...that the deceased had been in the hab... See More
Baseball...
Item #556897
May 06, 1909
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1909
* Baseball
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "The Modern Marathoners".
There are several pages with photos including "Pictorial Bulletin of Recent Noteworthy Events" (8 photos), Civil War and Frightful Massacre in the Turkish Empire" (9 photos), "Our Amateur Photo Pri... See More
Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #556892
July 03, 1913
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 3, 1913
* Battle of Gettysburg photos, map and illustration
* Kemble illustration
The front page of this has a nice color illustration called "No More Shall The War Cry Sever" by Gerrit A. Beneker.
There is a full page illustration titled "The Cause!" by Kemble, a well known artist.
The double page center f... See More
Arctic exploration...
Item #556891
July 10, 1913
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 10, 1913
* Arctic exploration
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Captain Robert Falcon Scott" by E. Flohri. There is a full page called "In Washington With the 'Lid On'" which has many different cartoons by Kemble.
On the opposite page, there is an article titled "Terrible Hardships of th... See More
London Bridge... a great print...
Item #556824
November 16, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 16, 1872 The prime content within this issue is the doublepage print captioned: "London Bridge". Many more interesting prints within including: "Railway Bridge Destroyed by Floods in Ceylon" "Changmaunna, in the Looshai Country" " "Entrance Court of the Brighton Aquarium" & more. The Supplement is includ... See More
The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
Item #556608
April 01, 1882
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, April 1, 1882
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
The front page of this issue has a full page, black-bordered portrait of "The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow". Inside, there is a full page illustration of Longfellow in his library at a desk.
One page has 4 illustrations of flooded towns in Missouri. There is a page of photos titled &... See More
New Two-Foot Guage Railroad print...
Item #556476
May 07, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, New York, dated May 7, 1870 This issue contains an article entitled "A Railroad Two Feet in Width" with an accompanying quarter-page illustration "Great Britain - a New Two-Foot Guage Railroad, in the Principality of Wales".
This is a complete issue in 16 page issue. This has a small tear in the upper left corner of the front ... See More
The circus is coming to town!...
Item #555881
September 25, 1869
COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, September 25, 1869
* Uncommon title
* Post civil war illustrated circus ad
The back page has an ad for "Levi J. North's Circus & Performing Animals".
Has details about the main attractions & performers. Includes an engraving of two bears performing on ladders & directed by a clown, & one of "The Soa... See More
Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print...
Item #555877
December 24, 1903
LIFE, New York City, December 24, 1903
* Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print
Full front page profile of a woman with mistletoe in her hair, captioned: "Mistletoe." illustrated by C. Allan Gilbert.
Other prints and text throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, in very good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929) was a U.S. artist and illust... See More
Booth Tarkington...
Item #554741
May 03, 1914
The New York Tribune's GOTHAM WEEKLY GAZETTE, New York City, New York, May 3, 1914
* Booth Tarkington
* Uncommon title
This is an uncommon title published "Every Sunday" by the New York Tribune as stated in the dateline.
Mostly has local bits of news, including a pg. 2 item that says: "Booth Tarkington is contemplating to go to the State of Maine the end of the present mon... See More
Item #554715
June 02, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 2, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Board of Police Commissioners". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Boston Fire of Friday Last"; "'Decoration Day' Illustrated" and "General Ronald McKensie, Leader of the Recent Raid Into Mex... See More
Prints, prints, prints... All from the 19th century...
Item #553244
January 01, 1880
A Wholesale Lot of 25 damaged/incomplete 19th century illustrated issues which contain over 100 prints (in all) suitable for framing. A few 2nd-rate issues are included as well. If you are a reseller, or enjoy the beautiful woodcut prints found in issues of Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Illustrated, etc., this lot is a perfect way to obtain many usable prints for less than a ... See More
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The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Winslow Homer print from 1874...
Item #552129
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer print from the desirable year of 1874
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street"
Many other prints in this issue as well but they pale in comparison in terms of desir... See More
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