Just before joining the Southern Confederacy...
Item #695332
November 11, 1860
THE DAILY TRUE DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 11, 1860
* From the deep South
* Antebellum publication
This issue was printed just 2 1/2 months before Louisiana would secede from the Union and become part of the Confederacy.
Not surprisingly there are some war-related articles including: "The Policy of the South" "Important News From South Carolina" "Great Exciteme... See More
Handsome newspaper for display...
Item #695017
November 03, 1794
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Nov. 3, 1794
* Rare 18th century publication
* Illustrated shipping advertisements
Although we once had a volume of this title, this is the first we have offered in several years, having come from the private collection.
A great front page for display, as the masthead has ornate lettering and an engraving at the center, and the full page of ads includ... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
Indians are staking their claim...
Item #694556
April 17, 1819
THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819 This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.
Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More
"Old Glory" on the cover... quote from Woodrow Wilson...
Item #693844
June 03, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, June 3, 1915
* United States color flag
* World War I era
The color cover of this issue (see photos) features a very large and formal display of the American flag. Beneath the flag is a quote from Woodrow Wilson headed "Our Flag". The quote, delivered by Wilson at the Hotel Biltmore, New York, on May 17, 1915, begins: "WHEN I think of ... See More
Displayable mother and child... color print...
Item #693836
June 02, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892 Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is captioned: "Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.
Horse Racing...
Item #693637
September 19, 1891
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 19, 1891 The full front page is a great horse racing print: "The End Of The Racing Season--A False Start For The Mile Race."
Other prints include a full pg: "Devastating Prairie Fires i Dakota..."; a print of a famous baseball player: "Adrian C. Anson, Captain of the Chicago Base-Ball Club" with a related a... See More
Printed in seven languages... In 1916...
Item #693476
March 22, 1916
WELT IM BILD [WORLD IN PICTURES], Hamburg, Germany, March 22, 1916 A most unusual, profusely illustrated (photos) newspaper of folio-size, great coverage of WWI. Masthead title & all photos captioned in 7 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese & Arabic. Very unusual newspaper & a fine addition to any collection.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, good cond... See More
18th century Baltimore... 5 slavery advertisements...
Item #693318
September 10, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 7, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) runaway slave advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 9 illustrated ship & two runaway slave ads. Another one is on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in nice condition.... See More
Fascinating story of the ship Dunderberg, with a print...
Item #693160
July 24, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 24, 1865
* USS Dunderberg launching w/ prints
* Union Navy casemate ironclad
A great illustrated issue as the front page features two views of: "UNCLE SAM'S GREAT IRSON SEA DOG", one a cutaway cross-section view.
Then the related column heads: "THE DUNDERBERG" "The Great Iron Monster of the World!" "The Heaviest ... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #693131
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 * Culture of wine
* Rev. War in America
This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a... See More
Potential extermination of Native Americans...
Item #693094
February 11, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1840 Page 2 begins with a half-column article concerning: "Indian Affairs" which reports on the state of the Native Americans at that time. One bit notes: "...that some system should be established for the preservation of the Indian. The rapid advancement of white settlements threatened his race with utter extermination.... See More
Detailed "snake oil" advertisement...
Item #693093
March 24, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, March 24, 1840 Among the wealth of ads on the back page is an illustrated one for: "The Indian's Panacea for the cure of Scrofula, or King's Evil; incipient cancers, syphilitic and mercurial diseases, particularly ulcers and painful affections of the bones..." with much more. Today's world would call this classic "sna... See More
Supporting Van Buren for President...
Item #693090
October 07, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 7, 1840 Page 2 begins with an illustrated political notice supporting: "Democratic Nominations. For President, Martin Van Buren of New York. For Vice President, Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky..." with more.
Four pages, some creases, minor margin wear, good condition.
The Battle of Antietam...
Item #693086
October 25, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 25, 1862
* Battle of Antietam
* Sharpsburg, Maryland
* Bloodiest conflict of the war
The front page shows: "Major Joseph M. Bell" and a print of: "Indian Outrages in the North-West--An American Family Murdered by the Sioux Indians...Near New Ulm, Minnesota".
Other prints within include: "Women & Children of ... See More
The "War Supplement" issue of this famous illustrated newspaper...
Item #693083
May 31, 1862
WAR SUPPLEMENT to FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, May 31, 1862 A very war-themed masthead which features a four page foldout: "Bombardment of Forts Jackson & St. Philip...Under the Command of Flag-Officer Farragut, Engaging the Rebel Forts...On its Way to New Orleans...". This print is cut at the middle due to the binding & trimming process so disfigured as such wi... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #693053
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least 5 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.
Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #692756
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 10, 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
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* 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
Early from Salinas, California...
Item #692534
October 16, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Oct. 16, 1880
* Rare publication
* Old Wild West
An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated. The top of page 2 has a notice supporting: "Winfield Scott Hancock&qu... See More
From Nebraska during the Wild West era...
Item #692524
March 24, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 24, 1883
* Rare publication
* Lancaster County
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this... See More
Battle of Mill Spring... Nice foldout Civil War map...
Item #692097
February 08, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1862
* Battle of Mill Springs - Kentucky
* General Felix Zollicoffer killed
The front page shows: "The War In Kentucky--Battle of Mill Spring--Conveying the Dead Body of the Rebel General Zollicoffer...". The doublepage centerfold is a dramatic print of: "Battle of Mill Spring...Near Jamestown...".
Other prints within in... See More
One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #692095
June 15, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 15, 1861 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.
The front page shows: "Shackles & Handcuffs Used by Slave Drivers in Virginia" and: "Brilliant Exploit...in the Rescue of Two of Their Comrades who were to be Hung by the Rebels at the Village of Fairfax, Va."; a full-page p... See More
One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #692089
May 18, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 18, 1861 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.
The full front page shows; "Shooting a Rebel Who Was Caught Tampering With the Rails...". Prints within include: "General View of Annapolis" "Passage of Troops en Route from Annapolis to Washington..." "Recruiting ... See More
Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...
Item #691898
September 17, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement h
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"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...
Item #691890
June 01, 1896
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More
One of the more rare illustrated Civil War newspapers...
Item #691853
May 24, 1862
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 24, 1862 Formatted much like 'Harper's Weekly' but a much more rare title.
The front page shows: "Commodore Farragut" "General Hancock..." and a war scene: "Dashing Charge of the Hawkins' Zouaves...Near Elizabeth City, N.C...". Inside shows: "Scene at Yorktown..." "Professor Lowe's Balloon Intrep... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
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* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* Authentic 19th century newspaper
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An authentic issue of this famous illustrated newspaper selected by our staff and guaranteed to be complete (16 pages), in good condition, and to contain a variety ... See More
A Nazi illustrated newspaper... Adolph Hitler...
Item #691465
October 27, 1938
JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, Oct. 27, 1938 The entire front page is taken up with a photo that includes Adolf Hitler. A wealth of Nazi propaganda reporting, with many photos, in this 48 page, tabloid-size newspaper;
An inside page has an ad clipped, otherwise very nice condition.
Supporting Grover Cleveland for President...
Item #691405
September 25, 1884
THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1884 The top of the first column has an illustrated campaign notice supporting the "Democratic Natn'l Ticket" showing Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks.
Eight pages, great condition.
With a small broadside "leaflet" issue...
Item #691353
March 05, 1892
THE MERCURY, Coronado, San Diego County, California, March 5, 1892
* Uncommon title
* Hotel del Coronado fame
A very rare newspaper from this island community in San Diego Bay, famous for the Hotel del Coronado which is its prime feature. Indeed, a pg. 2 item notes: "A visit to San Diego without seeing the Hotel Del Coronado would be like going to Washington without seeing ... See More
One of the earliest prints of a cricket match to appear in a newspaper...
Item #691038
September 04, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 4, 1795
* 18th century cricket
* Bat-and-Ball game
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
The front page has an illustrated advertisement headed "Cricketing" which must being one of the earliest prints a cricket match to appear in a newspaper.
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Early city view of Auckland, New Zealand...
Item #690572
May 19, 1846
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 19, 1860 Among the prints within is a nearly half page: "View of the City of Auckland, New Zealand, With the New Commercial Embankment" and another print; "East View of Auckland" with a related article.
A full page print shows: "French Bayonet Practice" with 19 prints.
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Coronation of the King & Queen of Romania...
Item #690570
June 11, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 11, 1881 Inside has a full page print: "Coronation of the King and Queen of Roumania at Bucharest" which was when King Carol I became the king of Romania. There is an accompanying article.
A doublepage centerfold showing: "Some of the Costumes in 'Ye Olde English Fayre' at the Albert Hall". Also a full page montage of: &... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #690480
August 07, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 7, 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 a continuation of: "History of Asbury
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* 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 a continuation of: "History of Asbury
Portrait and profile of an early baseball player...
Item #690426
October 27, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 27, 1866
* Early baseball player profile w/ portrait
An inside page of this issue has, under "Our Base-Ball Illustration", a 2 3/4 by 2 inch portrait of: "Chas. D. Walker, Active B.B. Club, N.Y."
Includes a biographical sketch of Walker, which states, in part: "...Mr. Walker, as a pitcher, has probably no superior... See More
Two slave prints from 1861...
Item #690330
April 06, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Apr. 6, 1861
* Great slave auction illustration
* Pre Civil War South - rare
Most of a page is taken up with a print: "The Dandy Slave: A Scene in Baltimore, Md." and "Slaves For Sale: A Scene in New Orleans", both showing slaves dressed in formal attire. A related article: "The Dandy Slave" begins: "Whenever a n... See More
Comments on Washington's speech...
Item #690296
May 09, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 9, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* re. Pres. George Washington speech
The front page features 22 illustrated ship ads. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with reports from the: "Congress of the United States". Page 3 has a comment concerning Washington's recent speech.
Included with this issue is the sing... See More
Prints of cowboys... How they made banknotes...
Item #690282
October 26, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 26, 1889 The full front page shows: "Dangers of Electric Wires in New York--Western Union Lineman burned to Death in Mid-Air."
A rarity is to find period prints of cowboys, but here is one. An inside page has 3 prints, captioned: "Life Among the Cow-Boys of Indian Territory" with a brief, related article on an inside page.
A very nic... See More
Execution of the Andersonville Prison warden...
Item #690273
November 25, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 25, 1865
* Warden Henry Wirz execution - hanging
* Andersonville Confederate Prison - Georgia
Several prints on the execution of Henry Wirz, the Andersonville Prison warden found guilty of cruelty. Among them are a ftpg. of: "Preparing the Prisoner For Execution--Putting on the Black Robe" and: "Interior of Wirz's Room... See More
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690133
March 07, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
From 1940 Nazi Germany...
Item #690132
March 21, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, ... See More
Print of San Francisco... The new Mormon Temple...
Item #689869
July 25, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 25, 1857
* Very early view of San Francisco
* Salt Lake Tabernacle under construction
Formatted much like the more common Harper's Weekly, this illustrated paper printed several years earlier.
The front page features a print of a: "View Of San Francisco, California" which a related article on it as well. Very early view of the young... See More
The captured Jefferson Davis en route... Sherman foraging in the Carolinas... Calamity at Mobile, Alabama...
Item #689852
June 17, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 17, 1865 The most sought after print is: Fugitive Slaves Escaping to Wilmington, N.C." by Joseph Becker. However, the dramatic double-page foldout: "Awful Calamity at Mobile, Ala. - Scene Among the Ruins after the Explosion of the Ordnance Depot and Magazine", is also quite nice.
The front page has an article headed: "Proclamation... See More
Ad for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show... John Philip Sousa...
Item #689785
September 01, 1894
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 1, 1894
* Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show advertisement
Page 11 has a nice, illustrated advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show with a small likeness of Buffalo Bill. Just above it is an ad for "Sousa's Band" being the famed John Philip Sousa.
Complete in 12 pages, toning, minor binding indents at the spine, good co... See More
Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #689708
July 20, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 20, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum... Scenes in Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #689512
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
Early print of the Yosemite Valley...
Item #689453
November 21, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 21, 1863 The front page has a print of: "The War in Tennessee--Attempt of the Rebels to Blow up a Supply Train near Cumberland Tunnel" and a small print of: "Rockville, A Deserted Village Near Charleston".
The tipped-in centerfold is a nice print of the: "Grand Ball at the Academy of Music, New York...".
Other pri... See More
An early image of city stickball...
Item #689444
October 30, 1869
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 30, 1869 Prints within include: "Playing Baseball Under Difficulties In The Streets Of New York" which shows youngsters attempting to play baseball on a busy street among the daily activities.
Other prints include: "A Scene on a Tributary of the Cape Fear River, North Carolina" "Steamers Bounding the Lightship Off the B... See More
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