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697373

The Chicago Fire...

Item #697373

October 14, 1871

THE EVENING NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1871  



* The Great Chicago Fire



The top of the front page has a column with heads: "THE CHICAGO FIRE!" "Measure For the Relief Of The Sufferers" "The Chicago Fire" with related reports taking over a full column. Also on the ftpg: "FROM CHICAGO--Plenty of Rain--No More Fires Apprehended--Excitement Over Report... See More  

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697367

Skating... Cotton plantation scenes...

Item #697367

February 02, 1867

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1867  The front page features two views of the: "St. John, New Brunswick, Skating Rink" building.

A great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Scenes on a Cotton Plantation" includes twelve prints, most showing Blacks at various chores including picking, hoeing & with the cotton gin.

Other prints include: &... See More  

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$101.00
697365

Nast political cartoons...

Item #697365

March 09, 1878

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1878  The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Crescit Sub Pondere Virtus." 

Inside has a full page Nast illus. entitled: "That Dollar"; a quarter-page portrait of: "Pope Leo XIII."; a half page: "Ice Boating at Madison, Wisconsin"; most of a tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage... See More  

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697352

This title existed for just twelve issues...

Item #697352

June 01, 1876

THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, Portland, Maine, June, 1876  A



* Rare publication



n uncommon and short-lived newspaper that existed for just 12 issues, from January thru December, 1876. This is the number 6 issue.

A very decorative masthead themed on this 100th anniversary of the nation, with many of the pages within containing prints of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Sixteen pages... See More  

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697349

A prohibition-themed newspaper from Pittsburgh...

Item #697349

October 24, 1884

THE PROHIBITION BANNER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1884  



* Rare temperance movement publication

* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor




As the title would suggest, this is a prohibition-themed newspaper. Among the articles; "The Drink Demon" "The Wheels of Time "Blaine and Whisky" "Notice to Prohibition Voters" "A Call to Prayer" &... See More  

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697348

Newspaper for the "Native Sons"...

Item #697348

May 01, 1886

THE GOLDEN WEST - Official Organ Of The Native Sons, San Francisco, California, May, 1886  



* Rare old West publication



This is the volume 12, number 2 issue of this organization which still exists.

The primary purpose of the Native Sons of the Golden West The primary mission of the Native Sons of the Golden West is to preserve the spirit of the "Days of' 49" and the... See More  

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697310

Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #697310

April 23, 1870

LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, April 23, 1870 



* Very rare publication from the deep South



A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.

Folio size, wide margins, very nice condition.... See More  

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697299

Very rare & desirable Maxfield Parrish Christmas cover...

Item #697299

December 14, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS,  New York, Dec. 14, 1895



* Maxfield Parrish

* Christmas illustration




Certainly the feature of this issue is the great Maxfield Parrish front cover which shows a waiter delivering a plate with Christmas pudding. Typically this desirable cover is lacking as they were extracted from volumes over the years. Rare to find an issue with this cover intact.

Alt... See More  

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697296

Print of the first African-American to serve in the House...

Item #697296

January 14, 1870

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1870



* Joseph Rainey sworn in w/ illustration

* 1st African American to serve in U.S. Congress




Inside has a nice pint captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a related article: "The Hon. Joseph H. Rainey" which notes in part: "...who was sworn i... See More  

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697293

Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...

Item #697293

January 01, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast print




Although there are several Christmas-themed print,  perhaps the best  is the  large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by ... See More  

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697290

Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...

Item #697290

January 03, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 



* Thomas Nast

* Santa Claus

* Christmas




The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep."  This is one of Nast's more iconic Santa images, often reproduced for advertising, promotions, etc. in recent years.

Thomas Nast ... See More  

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697289

Santa Claus on his sleigh...

Item #697289

December 26, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.

Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.

The great, tipped-in (no binding holes),  doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas... See More  

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697287

Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...

Item #697287

December 30, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1865 



* Santa Claus - Christmas

* Thomas Nast illustration




This issue features a great, tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand.

Thi... See More  

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697285

Clark Thread Works' Chimney...

Item #697285

October 20, 1888

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888  The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Errected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying te
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697271

Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...

Item #697271

January 04, 1873

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 



* Caricaturist Thomas Nast

* Christmas - Santa Claus




Certainly the most notable print is the great tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.

The front pa... See More  

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697263

1869 Gold Hill, Nevada mine fire dsaster....

Item #697263

April 10, 1869

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1869



* Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada

* Comstock Lode - Virginia City

* Yellow Jacket Mine fire disaster




Page 7 has an article headed: "The Mining Disaster In Nevada" "Forty Lives Lost" "The Disaster In Nevada" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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697220

Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...

Item #697220

January 24, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891  An inside page has a novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of... See More  

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697204

First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...

Item #697204

December 19, 1870

THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870  Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."

Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.

This w... See More  

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697197

From Scotland...

Item #697197

May 10, 1889

THE ANNANDALE OBSERVER & ADVERTISER, Annan, Scotland, May 10, 1889  A typical newspaper of the day, added to the private collection because it was the first (and last) of this title we discovered.

Four pages, large folio size, good condition.

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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697192

Penmanship as an art...

Item #697192

December 01, 1884

THE PENMAN'S ART JOURNAL & TEACHERS' GUIDE, New York, December, 1884 As the title would suggest, this newspaper is focused on penmanship, as an art.  This issue begins with a full title page for the year 1884, with the December date on an interior page.

Twelve pages, 11 1/4 by 16 inches, a few minor archival mends at margins, good condition.

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697187

An amateur press newspaper...

Item #697187

January 01, 1878

THE PHOENIX Fire Fly, Brooklyn, New York, January, 1878  This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. 

Eight pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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697110

A product of the 'amateur press'...

Item #697110

February 01, 1879

THE VISITOR, Philadelphia, Feb., 1879  This is a small newspaper by the "amateur press", typically short-lived, done by hobbyists, typically with anecdotal content.

Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, a piece from an upper corner does not affect text, potion of postage stamp at the top, good condition.

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697094

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #697094

October 24, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 24, 1871  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 pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.

Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 ... See More  

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697009

1972 Battle of Springmartin... Belfast, Ireland...

Item #697009

May 14, 1972

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, May 14, 1972



* Battle of Springmartin

* Belfast, Northern Ireland

* Kelly's Bar car bombing

* Ulster loyalists - Catholics




The front page has a nice banner headline: "IRA, PROTESTANTS CLASH; 5 DIE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with all sections (60+ pages), light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice co... See More  

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696995

Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...

Item #696995

July 07, 1888

Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As... See More  

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696994

Indiana county seat war...

Item #696994

October 30, 1873

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1873



* Wayne County Seat War

* Centerville & Richmond Indiana




The front page has an article headed: "Mob Law In Indiana" with subhead. See image for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

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696947

Mormons & Utah... The pros and cons of polygamy...

Item #696947

June 20, 1866

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 20, 1866  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Salt Lake City, Utah

* Brigham Young - polygamy




The front page has a one column head: "Utah and the Mormons".

The article is over a full column in length and provides great details of the life-styles of Mormon life, including the pros and cons of polygamy; how some of the wives get along and o... See More  

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696910

Serial killer Edward H. Rulloff execution...

Item #696910

May 19, 1971

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1871



* Edward H. Rulloff execution (hanging)

* "The Genius Killer" "The Man of Two Lives"

* Had one of the largest brains on record




The top of page 5 has a one column headings that include: "RULLOFF" "The Sentence of the Law Executed Upon the Murderer" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up 2 1/2 columns.

Complete ... See More  

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696891

Lasted for just four issues...

Item #696891

October 14, 1882

THE LOAN DAILY, Waverly, New York, Oct. 14, 1882  



* Very short-lived publication



An extremely scarce newspaper that apparently lasted but four issues. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. it is not listed in Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers' nor in the 'Union List of Serials'. The front page features the "Salutatory" which discusses the plans for this ... See More  

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696887

With eight prints of Saratoga, New York...

Item #696887

September 09, 1871

EVERY SATURDAY - An Illustrated Weekly Journal, Boston, Sept. 9, 1871  An illustrated Harper's Weekly-like publication with many illustrations, amongst which are: "A View of Eloping Forest", a doublepage centerfold; "The City of Edinburgh, From the Castle" "In the Western Highlands--Among the Prairie Hens" and several pages with 8 prints and article: "Sa... See More  

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696883

Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

Item #696883

September 01, 1881

THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, September, 1881



* Very rare publication

* Mormons - Mormonism




 This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Impr... See More  

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696872

School for freed slaves at New Orleans...

Item #696872

April 21, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866   The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.

Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".

Sixteen pages, great condition... See More  

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696789

Winslow Homer's "Spring Blossoms"... Black man tending his garden...

Item #696789

May 21, 1870

(usually offered at a higher price) HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 (includes the Dicken's Supplement)



* Winslow Homer illustration



The most sought after prints within this issue are Winslow Homer's full-page: "Spring Blossoms" and the front-page: "A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.", which shows a black man tending his garden. This issue also has the uncommon Di... See More  

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696739

Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....

Item #696739

June 17, 1871

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871



* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death

* American lawyer and politician




Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.

Complete in 12 page... See More  

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696678

Women's suffrage... Mary Livermore...

Item #696678

October 26, 1870

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26, 1870  



* Women's suffrage advocate Mary Livermore address



The front page has column heads: "Woman Suffrage Bazaar" "What is proposed to be Done - The Meeting at Washburn Hall Yesterday - Address by Mrs. M. A. Livermore".

Mary Livermore was a noted American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate of women's ri... See More  

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696673

The wreck of the Atlantic...

Item #696673

April 02, 1873

NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1873 



* Wreck of the RMS Atlantic (1st report)

* Ocean Steamer

* North American coast




Great reporting on the sinking of the ship Atlantic, with page 7 having the half of the first column taken up with related headings: "AWFUL CALAMITY" "Wreck of the White Star Steamship Atlantic" "Seven Hundred Lives Lost" "All the Women and... See More  

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696641

1877 death of Brigham Young...

Item #696641

August 30, 1877

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 30, 1877  



* Brigham Young death (1st report)

* Mormons - Mormonism




The front page has a report headed: "The Death Of Brigham Young" which begins: "Brigham Young was attacked with cholera morbus on Thursday night...continued swelling until respiration was stopped. He was conscious, but only briefly answered questions during the lat forty-e... See More  

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696635

The Spanish-American War begins...

Item #696635

April 27, 1898

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1898



* Spanish-America War begins

* United States declares war




The first column of page 2 is headed: "WAR DECLARED ! " "Hostilities Actually Begun" "Guns May Begin To Boom Any Day" "5,000 Regulars to be Sent to Cuba" "The State Troops Called" with the report are the full column.

Four pages, l... See More  

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696634

The Spanish-American War is over...

Item #696634

August 17, 1898

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17, 1898 The last column of the front page is headed: "THE WAR IS OVER" "Protocol Signed, and an Armistice Proclaimed" "Blockades Raised" 'Orders Sent to the Front to Suspend Operations" 'Spain Quits the New World".

The text takes most of the column and includes: "A Proclamation" concerning the en... See More  

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696619

Steamship Columbia... Novel swimming device...

Item #696619

May 22, 1880

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880  The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.

Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace" "Pease's Oil-Testing Apparatus" "The New Steamship ... See More  

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696615

Thomas Edison inventions...

Item #696615

October 31, 1878

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Oct. 31, 1878  This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "When Edison Was A Boy" with subhead.  Text takes over a full column.

Eight pages, nice condition.

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696613
Item #696613

July 29, 1865

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 29, 1865 



* "Old Melodies", by Mary J. Allen

* Ref. to "The Long Ago", by B. F. Taylor




Page 3 has: "OLD MELODIES", which was inspired by a single line from the poem, "The Long Ago", by B. F. Taylor, which is quite moving. Other poems and literary items are found throughout, as well as a few news items... See More  

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696447

Emancipation illustration... A letter on Frederick Douglass...

Item #696447

January 12, 1867

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1867  The front page is taken up with a print: "Isaac Watts and His Mother at the Prison-Gate" which has an accompanying article.

The feature of the issue is a letter to the editor headed: "Frederick Douglass" which provides some detail of a man who encountered him as a passenger on a railroad train. One portion notes: "...I be... See More  

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696445

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #696445

October 22, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 22, 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 w... See More  

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696440

An interesting velocipede from 1881...

Item #696440

April 16, 1881

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 16, 1881



* Sheffield's Velocipede Hand Car
* Manufacturing in New York - Otis Brothers & Co.
* The latest inventions of the day


Page 12 has: "Sheffield's Velocipede Hand Car", with a photo and corresponding article. Other inventions of the day and considerable science/invention, and discovery-themed coverage. See photos fo... See More  

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696281

The funeral of General Ulysses S. Grant...

Item #696281

August 05, 1885

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 5, 1885 



* Ulysses S. Grant funeral



The ftpg. is entirely taken up with report on: "GENERAL GRANT'S FUNERAL" with subheads including: "Services in Westminster Abbey" "The Services at Mt. McGregor" "Lying In State in Albany" "The Statesman" with reports carrying over to take most of page 4 as well.

Sixt... See More  

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696266

Alexander Graham Bell receives his patent for the telephone...

Item #696266

April 08, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 8, 1876 



* Alexander Graham Bell

* Patent issued for telephone




This is a very historic issue in the well-known struggle for the patent for the telephone. See the photo below for the very significant, yet quite inconspicuous, recording of the patent number to Alexander Graham Bell for "Telegraphy", with the patent number noted.

Al
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$128.00
696072

Interview with Frank James, brother of Jesse James...

Item #696072

October 13, 1882

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, October 13, 1882  



* Outlaw Frank James 

* Interview with the brother of Jesse James



Two-thirds of a column on page 2 is taken up with: "Frank James" and "The Notorious Outlaw Gives an Outline of His Checkered Career for the Past Few Years" which is very interesting reading (see photos).

Eight pages, minor spine wear, generally n... See More  

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$56.00
695896

From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...

Item #695896

May 16, 1887

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 16, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.

Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.

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695831

Souvenir "magazine" on the Old South Meeting House in Worcester...

Item #695831

January 01, 1887

A SOUVENIR OF YE OLD SOUTH MEETIN' HOUSE, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1719 - 1887  Not a newspaper but rather a souvenir as noted, celebrating the history and significance of the Old South Meeting House in Worcester. 

A great wealth of text and a wealth of illustrations as well, this piece also has much on the history of Worcester as well.

Complete in 24 pages, archival strength... See More  

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$38.00
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