Colorful & dramatic naval print on the front page...
Item #700443
April 15, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, April 15, 1915 The full front page is a dramatic, color print captioned: "Launching the Bolt of Death" showing a submarine's torpedo heading to a battleship.
Other prints within: "Titanic Struggle of Czar and Kaiser" "Orphans Made by War Its Most Pathetic Feature" "How Germany Cares for War Prisoners... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #700355
March 08, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 8, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has: "Laws Of The Union" which notes: "An Act in Alteration of the Act Establishing a Mint & Regulating the Coins of the United States". The back page has 12 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, ... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, New Jersey...
Item #700298
July 28, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, July 28, 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
Oklahoma land rush... Cowboys in the Northwest...
Item #700297
May 18, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 18, 1889 The ftpg. has prints of General Benjamin Butler and Admiral David Porter.
Prints inside include: "The Occupation of Oklahoma--Would-be Setters in Line at the Land Office in Guthrie" "Ascent of Mount Ararat...". A full pg. shows a scene inside a circus, and a nice fullpg: "Ranch Life In The North-West--Bron... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700256
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700255
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...
Item #700254
September 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 10, 1851 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated News' w... See More
Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...
Item #700253
September 10, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 10, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British t... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700236
June 29, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, June 29, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, fu... See More
Full page print on the American Civil War...
Item #700140
April 19, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 19, 1862 Inside has a nice full page print: "The Civil War In America: Reconnaissance Made by General Stonemason, Accompanied by the Comte De Paris and the Doc De Chartres, to Cedar Run".
England had a vested interest in the Civil War, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for Southern cotton.
The complete is... See More
The Civil War in America: the historic Monitor vs. the Merrimack...
Item #700138
April 05, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 5, 1862 The front page has a print: "The Civil War Inn America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: The Confederate...Steamer Merrimack (or Virginia) Running Into the Federal Sloop Cumberland". This battle was part of the famous Monitor vs. Merrimack naval battle, a turning point in naval warfare because of the use of ironclad ships. The ... See More
The Civil War in America... Early prints of Sacramento, California...
Item #700137
March 29, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 29, 1862 The front page has a print: "Armstrong Guns Packed on Sleighs in the Ordnance Yard, St. John New Brunswick, in Readiness to be Taken Overland to Canada".
Among the prints within are two more prints on: "Reinforcements for Canada...". Also a full page print: "Breaking Up of the Ice at New York: A View ... See More
The Civil War in America... Color centerfold of Quebec...
Item #700136
March 22, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 22, 1862 Among the prints within is a full page with two prints on the American Civil War: "Attack of the Confederate Batteries at Roanoke Island...".
and; "General Burnside's Expedition: Fort Barrow, Roanoke Island After its Capture by the Federalists". There is also a full page: "General Burnside's Expediti... See More
With a great color centerfold on Canada...
Item #700135
March 15, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 15, 1862 Among the prints within are a half page pint; "View of Point Levi, From the Battlements of Quebec"; a full page: "The Falls of Montmorency Near Quebec".
Included is a doublepage color print: "British Troops On The March - Canada" which is in very nice condition (archival mend on the blank reverse.
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President Lincoln among others at the White House... A Civil War print, New Zealand, Australia...
Item #700131
February 01, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 1, 1862 Among the prints within are a full page: "St. Andrews Harbour & Bay New Brunswick" in Canada; "The Confederate Sloop of War Sumter Capturing Two Federal Merchantmen Off Gibraltar"; a full page of: "New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington" which includes President Abraham Lincoln in the print;... See More
Civil War battle scene... Canada prints...
Item #700121
January 18, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 18, 1862
This issue features a very nice foldout centerfold of: "The Great International Railway Suspension Bridge Over the Niagara River, Connecting the New York Central and the Great Western of Canada Railways". Also a nice view of: "Kingston, Canada West" and more.
A nice full page print of: "The Civil War in Ame... See More
Executing a deserter in the Civil War... Canada...
Item #700120
January 11, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 11, 1862
* American Civil War deserter execution by firing squad
Among the prints within: "The Natural Steps on the River Montmorency, Near Quebec" "The Civil War In America: Execution of a Deserter on the Federal; Camp, Alexandria" "Snow Plough on the Grand Trunk Railway, Canada" and more.
The comple... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
Item #700106
November 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 26, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of the: "Desperate Naval Engagement Between the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis".
Among prints within are... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Early view of Elmira...
Item #700105
November 12, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 12, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Firemen's Celebration - The Procession In Broadway".
Among prints within are: "The Orcas ... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Scenes of Tahiti... Notre Dame...
Item #700104
October 22, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 22, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Among prints within are: "Valparaiso and Santiago Railroad, Chili" "Entrance to the Bosphorus, Turkey" "The Carrollton Via... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
Item #700103
October 15, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem".
Among prints within are: "Imperial Pawnbroker's Shop,... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... The Japanese alphabet... Canada scenes...
Item #700102
October 08, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 8, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "The Captain General of Cuba, Gen. Canedo, in Council" with a related article.
Among prints within are: &q... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Jeddo, the capital of Japan... New Brunswick & Hartford...
Item #700100
September 24, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Sept. 24, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Jedo [Jeddo], The Imperial City of Japan" with a related article.
Among prints within are: "St. Jo... See More
China-themed prints... The historic Gale of 1861...
Item #700079
February 23, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 23, 1861 The front page is taken up with two interesting China-themed prints: "PEKING CAB" and "AMUSEMENTS ON ICE", with related text on page 171.
There are several prints with related articles regarding the Great Gale of 1861 off the English and Irish coasts. See images for details. Another full-page print is shows the executio... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Santa Anna on the front page... African church in Cincinnati...
Item #700071
April 30, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 30, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a nice print of: "Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna" with a related article. Prints within include: "Meeting in the African... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Cornelius Vanderbilt...
Item #700070
April 09, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 9, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Prints within include: "The Gardener Trial: Scene in the Courtroom, Washington"; 3 prints showing: "Illustrations of the Shad Fishery&quo... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
Item #700069
March 05, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 5, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Front page shows: "New Clipper Ship, Empress of the Sea'. Prints inside include: "Portrait of Sir John Franklin--Arctic Exploring Expediti... See More
Latest on the Civil War, with prints...
Item #700043
May 04, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 4, 1861 All of the front page text is headed: "The State of Affairs In America" which reports on the beginning events of the Civil War, which carries over to page 2.
Also on page twill are reports headed: "America" with even further derail on the early events of the war, including the bombing of Fort Sumter, etc.
Another p... See More
Lincoln is overwhelmed with "anxiety"...
Item #700041
April 20, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 20, 1861 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" which includes: "President Lincoln is severely indisposed, owing to incessant labour and anxiety..." and other items relating to the imminent Civil War.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton.
Complete in 24 p... See More
Differences between the United States and Confederate Constitutions... New flag of the Confederacy...
Item #700040
April 13, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 13, 1861 Page 2 has reports headed: "America" with the latest on the Civil War. Of note is text noting: "...the main points of difference between the United States Constitution and the new Southern Constitution...1. That African slavery in the Territories shall be recognized and protected by Congress...2. That the right to slaveholde... See More
Abraham Lincoln is formally elected... Fort Moultrie in Charleston...
Item #700039
March 02, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 2, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln's presidential election victory
Pages 2 and 3 contain an article headed: "United States" which has the latest news including a report that: "...the electoral vote for President...been formally counted... Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Hamlin were declared to be duly elected...Mr. Lincoln is on his way to Was... See More
The new flag of South Carolina... Scenes from Charleston...
Item #700038
February 02, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 2, 1861
* Seceded Charleston, South Carolina
Half of the front page is taken up with a print captioned: "The Secession Movement - Entrance Hall to a Hotel At Charleston, South Carolina" with related reports on pages 2 and 3.
Page 2 also has a nice print of: "The New Flag Of The State of South Carolina" with the related des... See More
Civil War is coming to America...
Item #700037
January 26, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 26, 1861 Pages 2 and 3 contain an article headed: "United States" containing the latest news on the events leading to the Civil War. The article begins: "The largest advices from New York show no signs of recon illation between the contending States. Indeed the breach is widening daily..." with more concerning the secession ... See More
Two slave prints from 1861... More prints and articles on America...
Item #700032
April 06, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 6, 1861 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 negro can afford it, he dresses well, sometimes quietly and in good ta... See More
Front page print of Jefferson Davis... More prints relating to America...
Item #700029
March 16, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 16, 1861 The front page has a nice print captioned: "The Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of the Southern Confederacy of America" with an article on him further into the issue.
England was a supporter of the South during the Civil War, primarily because the South was a source of cotton with the British mills desperately needed.
Page 2 ha... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced... Jefferson Davis is inaugurated...
Item #700028
March 09, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861
* Extradition case of John Anderson
* Canada West escaped slave w/ print
“The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters.
While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into h... See More
Notable American-Indian ball players... Jim Thorpe and more...
Item #699576
November 13, 1913
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 13, 1913 Inside has a full page that features a column called: "The Old Fan Says" by Ed A. Goewey, which discusses the world tour by the Giants and White Sox plus other baseball news of the day.
Also a report headed: "Three Noted Indian Baseball Players".
This article is about Charles (Chief) Bender, Jim Thorpe and John (Ch... See More
Portrait of Admiral Daivd Farragut... Natural Bridge, Virginia... Caledonian Games - Jones' Woods...
Item #699564
July 20, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 20, 1867 Inside is a very nice full-page portrait: "Frank Leslie's National Portrait Gallery -- Admiral David Farragut". Another page has a large illustration: "Natural Bridge Over Cedar Creek, Virginia", which is the preceded by the related article, "Summer Rambles Through the Country - A Trip to Lynchburg, Va, via James ... See More
Dedication Of The Antietam National Cemetery...
Item #699526
October 05, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated Oct. 5, 1867
* Antietam National Cemetery dedication
* Sharpsburg, Maryland union soldiers
The front page features a large illustration "The Remains Of Maximillian In The House Of Senor Don Munos Ledo At Queretaro, Mexico, Awaiting Removal To Europe". Inside the issue is a nice fullpage "The Dedication Of The Antietam National C... See More
The Ulysses S. Grant family...
Item #699147
January 11, 1903
THE ILLUSTRATED BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, Jan. 11, 1903 This was the illustrated insert in the "Omaha Bee" newspaper. Pages 4 & 5 are taken up with articles & 22 photo of: "Four Generations of the Grant Family", including a photo of: "General Ulysses S. Grant".
Eight pages, nice condition.
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #699037
February 01, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Feb. 1, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo which includes Hermann Goring, chief of the Nazi Air Force. Many war-related photos inside.
Complete in 20 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #699010
December 20, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pag... See More
One of the less common titles from antebellum Florida...
Item #698998
October 20, 1841
STAR OF FLORIDA, Tallahassee, Middle Florida, Oct. 20, 1841
* Rare antebellum publication
We have had a few titles from Florida before the Civil War, but this is more rare than the others. Various news & ads of the day. The back page has an illustrated runaway slave ad.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.... See More
Two firsts: ads for very first electric toy train, and first automobile ad...
Item #698980
October 22, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 22, 1898 For the model railroad hobbyist & car enthusiast this issue has two significant advertisements.
First, an illustrated ad for the very first electric toy train: "Carlisle & Finch Co." of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad is for their toy "Electric Railways, $3.50 to $7." Carlisle & Finch was the creator of the very fir... See More
Trouble with the miners at Cripple Creek, Colorado...
Item #698976
June 14, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 14, 1894 Inside has a full page with text and 5 illustrations/photos on: "The Strike at Cripple Creek" captioned: "The Miners' Murderous Outbreak at Cripple Creek, the Gold-Mining Camp of Colorado".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
One of the less common illustrated papers of the era...
Item #698955
April 07, 1860
ILLUSTRATED TIMES, London, England, April 7, 1860 An illustrated newspaper in the mold of the more famous "Illustrated London News" and later "Harper's Weekly" but this title is less common.
The front page print is: "New Uniforms of Metropolitan Rifle Vol. Corps" with several prints inside of Algiers; "The Metropolitan Railway" "Scarborough H... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum... Early view of Sydney, Australia...
Item #698866
June 18, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The text on the front page is: "The Pacific Railroad" and the print shows: "Thomas H. Be... See More
Reporting on the spirit world...
Item #698817
January 15, 1853
SPIRITUAL TELEGRAPH, New York, January 15, 1853
* Ghosts - mediums - spectre - apparition - spooks
The masthead notes; "Devoted To The Illustration of Spiritual Intercourse", focused on the spirit world. This is the volume 1, number 37 issue. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Among the articles: 'An Hour With the Spirits" "An Honorable Medi... See More
From Arizona 19 years before statehood...
Item #698773
May 02, 1893
ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, May 2, 1893
* Rare old West title
* Maricopa County
This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 19 years before it joined the Union. Varied news reports both local & national with a nice wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
The front page has: "Killed His Mother--The Act of a Young Man Crazed by Drink" and: "Her Skull... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #698749
February 27, 1827
SARATOGA SENTINEL, Saratoga Springs, New York, Feb. 27, 1827 This is the first of this title we have offered in our 50+ years. A typical newspaper of the day with a mix of news events and advertisements, some illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, an upper corner is torn away from the back leaf affecting some text, some front page foxing.
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