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658709

The College of New York in 1887....

Item #658709

March 12, 1887

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887



* The College of the City of New York and much more in 19th century illustrated magazine



This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/places: COLLEGE OF NEW YORK CITY - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DAMPER - CASK or TU
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$36.00
657937

Early British Columbia, Canada...

Item #657937

April 24, 1879

MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 24, 1879  A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.

Complete in four pages, typical folio size, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, very minor margin wear, nice condition.

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$46.00
657500

Georgia gold mines... Sandy Hook Lighthouse...

Item #657500
HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1879 This issue is comprised of various articles, some of which is on gold mining at Dahlonega, Georgia which includes several small illustrations: "Newport Society in the Last Century" with illustrations including that of George Washington; "The King Collection of Engraved Gems" which includes several illustrations of coins; ... See More  

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$48.00
656936

Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...

Item #656936

May 06, 1915

LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915



* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad



The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.



There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More  

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$50.00
656907

Chinese bound for San Francisco...

Item #656907

April 29, 1876

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 29, 1876  Inside are several prints on "The War in the Herzegovina", a full page: "Map of a Portion of Africa" and a doublepg. centerfold: "Chinese Emigration to America: Sketch on Board the Steamship Alaska, Bound for San Francisco".

Complete in 24 pages, very nice, clean condition.

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$38.00
656882

Houdon's Statue of Washington... Barnum's paper..

Item #656882

February 26, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 26, 1853 



* Published by P. T. Barnum



P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" these latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.

The ft... See More  

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$34.00
656859

From Arizona 17 years before statehood...

Item #656859

November 10, 1893

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, April 9, 1895 



* Rare old West title

* Maricopa County




This issue is from the Arizona Territory, 17 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: "The Rio Verde Outfit in the Field" "Many Men & Horses to Be Employed&... See More  

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656837

Great views of Little Rock and Mobile...

Item #656837

March 15, 1890

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 15, 1890  Full ftpg. shows: "...Mid-day Lenten Services in Trinity Church..."; a page with 3 prints of: "A Trip Through the Canal & Sounds from Norfolk, Virginia to New Berne, N.C."; a photo of: "The Chicago World's Fair Committee..." "Alabama--Views in & About the City of Mobile"; a fullpg. wi... See More  

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$58.00
656335

Theatrical special effects... Indian motorcycle...

Item #656335

April 26, 1913

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1913  The full ftpg. shows: "A Fireless Fire on the State - 16 Men & Elaborate Devices are Required to Produce the Effect". More inside with article: "The Elements on the Stage - Thunder Lightning, Wind, Rain and Fire" with 5 additional prints on how those effects are produced.

Near the back is a nice, illustrated advertisement... See More  

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656211

Making Ivory Soap float... A new fire escape...

Item #656211

April 01, 1882

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, April 1, 1882  Amongst the vast variety of inventions and mechanical improvements which are found throughout this issue--many of which are illustrated--is a  fascinating little article titled: "Floating Soap".

Portions of it include: "...the peculiarity of the soap they were using. When one of the men had soaped himself he would drop th... See More  

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656187

Great prints of Peoria and Hannibal... Indian life...

Item #656187

October 25, 1890

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 25, 1890  Among the prints within are a halfpg: "Incident of Indian Life--The 'Squaw Man' Visited by His Wife's Relations--Scene in the Indian Territory". Also: "Big Trees in Humboldt County, California". A nice fullpg; "A Duck Farm at Eastport, Long Island...".

Also two great full pages with many prints... See More  

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$54.00
655545

Beginning of World War I in Europe...

Item #655545

November 04, 1915

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915  The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding World War I including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".

Complete in 24 pages with the colo... See More  

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655427

The Indians in Kansas...

Item #655427

July 18, 1885

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 18, 1885  Inside has a full page with 3 prints of: "Scenes & Incidents of the Strike of Iron-Workers in Cleveland" and other fullpg. has 4 prints of: "The Indian Troubles--Types & Incidents In Southwestern Kansas & the Indian Territory." A fullpg. has  8 scenes of: "The Manufacture of Lager Beer..." ... See More  

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654418

Dr. Solis Cohen, a notable Jew... Columbian Exposition...

Item #654418

August 17, 1893

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 17, 1893 



* Jacob da Silva Solis-Cohen



Full ftpg. shows a scene at: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Also a great doublepg. centerfold: "The Architecture of the World's Columbian Exposition--Striking Panoramic Effect of the Fair Buildings as seen from the South Colonnade".

Of special note is an art... See More  

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654411

U.S. Grant in death... Riel Rebellion...

Item #654411

April 18, 1885

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York April 18, 1885  the full ftpg. shows a street scene in Colombia: "Burning of Colon by Revolutionists." Prints inside include: "Canada--The Riel Rebellion--Convoy of Northwest Police" "Wedding of Mrs. Tom 

Thumb & Count Magri..."; a doublpg. centerfold: "Our Old Commander--Visions of the Past" shows U.S.... See More  

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654405

From Arizona 19 years before statehood...

Item #654405

November 09, 1893

ARIZONA DAILY GAZETTE, Phoenix, Nov. 9, 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.

Among the articles: "A Peculiar Find - A Box Full of Dynamite Found"  Eight pages,  nice c... See More  

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652068

From the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #652068

August 21, 1861

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 21, 1861 



* From the Confederate capital



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Much of the front page is taken up with: "Finances Of Confederate Government" taking over 2 1/2 columns. Also on the ftpg: "The Call for Militia", "Hessian Deviltry at Harper's Ferry, Va." and "A Call Upon the Ladi... See More  

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652024

Guthrie, Oklahoma... Horse racing in New York...

Item #652024

May 25, 1889

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 25, 1889  The full ftpg. shows: "Opening of the Racing Season of the Brooklyn Jockey Club...The Brooklyn Handicap: Scene at the Finish.  Among many prints inside are: "Progress In Oklahoma--Two Typical Views in the Town of Guthrie". Also: "Tragic Death of Washington Irving Bishop, the Mind-Reader...".

Sixteen pag... See More  

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651868

Large color print perfect for the beer connoisseur...

Item #651868

October 05, 1867

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 5, 1867  This is a terrific and quite rare full color print captioned: "Hop Picking". This foldout has an image measuring 16 1/4 by 21 3/4 inches, with the entire print with borders measuring 20 1/2 by 26 3/4 inches. This print is rarely available as it was typically removed from the volumes years ago, and even when found the ... See More  

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$138.00
651615

Stagecoach advertisements....

Item #651615

April 15, 1828

AMERICAN TRAVELLER, Boston, April 15, 1828



* Early American stagecoaches



The back page has two illustrated advertisements for stagecoaches. (see)

News of the day with other ads as well. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

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651254

Baseball player print... The 'Black Crook'...

Item #651254

October 06, 1866

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 6, 1866 



* "The Black Crook" at Niblo's Garden

* The 1st modern-day musical

* Baseball player portrait... The Johnstown Flood




Page 41 has a full page print of the "Great Scene Of The Second Performance Of The 'Black Crook,' Spectacle Now Performing At Niblo's Garden," This would eventually become genera... See More  

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650954

Early prints of Jamaica and Hong Kong...

Item #650954

October 14, 1843

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 14, 1843  Prints inside include a nearly half page: "View Of Kingston, Jamaica" with a related article. Also prints of: "Harbour of Hong Kong".

Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, handwritten address on ftpg. margin: "Mr. Cartwright, Sing Sing, New York", a few archival mends near margins, some light dirtiness.

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650328

Concerns for political troubles in creating a new government...

Item #650328
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1784 

Among the articles are: "Ancient Customs Elucidated--The Feast of Yule" "History of the Race of Gypsies Further Illustrated" which takes nearly 3 pages; "An Account of the Experiments Made by the Aerostatic Machine of M.M. Montgolfier" the famous balloonist (see); and more.

There is over half a page on the Q... See More  

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649951

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...

Item #649951

April 23, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853  Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".

Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More  

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649945

Charcoal making prints...

Item #649945

September 20, 1873

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,from New York, dated September 20, 1873 An inside page features six scenes: "Making Charcoal.--A Night In The Jersey Highlands." Fullpage "Burning Charcoal--Repairing A Break In A Pit--Midnight Scene In The New Jersey Highlands." Full page has six illustrations of Buffalo, N.Y., the largest showing Niagara Square, plus one showing a view of Buffalo from... See More  

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649077

Published by P. T. Barnum...

Item #649077

April 16, 1853

THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, April 16, 1853  The cover has: "Arthur Spring - The Philadelphia Murderer", with related text regarding the murder which contains considerable discussion regarding capital punishment. Inside has content with related images of: "The Baltimore Shot Works", "The Baltimore Lottery", "Accident on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad"... See More  

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649014

The Modoc War... The tobacco trade prints...

Item #649014

May 10, 1873

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York May 10, 1873  Full frontpage: "Oregon--The Modoc War--Schonchin and His Associate 'Bucks' Killed By An Exploding Shell In The Lava Beds." Inside are: fullpage has two halfpage illustration "Kentucky--The Tobacco Trade--Scenes In The Louisville Market." Another fullpage illustration is "New York City - The Great Musical Festiv... See More  

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649012

Bi-Centennial Celebration of Philadelphia... President Arthur...

Item #649012

October 28, 1882

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 28, 1882  The full front page is a print of: "President Arthur Registering as a Voter...". Among the many prints inside are: "The Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of Philadelphia..." with a related doublepg. centerfold (see); a full page print: "Texas--Herders Driving Their Sheep Menaced by a Prairie Fire". ... See More  

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649011

The Bahamas, St. Augustine, Oakland... Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia...

Item #649011

May 11, 1878

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 11, 1878  The ftpg. shows: "President Hayes...A Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia". Inside ha a full page of 4 scenes of: "...From Lathrop, on the Central Pacific Railroad to Oakland, in San Francisco Bay" & a fullpg. with 7 scenes of: "Incidents of a Trip from New York to Nassau & Havana...& Milita... See More  

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649010

George McClellan becomes governor of New Jersey...

Item #649010

January 26, 1878

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, January 26, 1878  This issue contains a full page coverage on "George B McClellan, Governor of New Jersey" with several illustrations and an additional inauguration illustration on another page as well. Other articles include halfpage illustration "Massachusetts - the Wedding at Cambridge, Last Week, of Richard H Dana, Jr., to... See More  

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648785

A series on "Notable Jews"...

Item #648785

July 06, 1893

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, July 6, 1893 



* Czech Jewish-American physician



Of special interest is item #IV of "Notable Jews - Dr. Joseph Lewi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.

Among many other prints & photos is a full page: "Trout Fishing In Canadian Waters", a montage of 11 photos of: "The Season of Summer Outings" in th... See More  

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648501

Nellie Bly and her competition in 1890...

Item #648501

January 18, 1890

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Jan. 18, 1890 



* Nellie Bly - American journalist print

* Around the World (during)




Inside has a nice 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch portrait of "Nellie Bly", plus a similar-sized portrait of  "Miss Elizabeth Bisland", and caption: "The Attempt To Make The Circuit Of The Globe In Seventy-Two Days--Portraits Of The Rival ... See More  

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648402

Preparing for the inauguration... Chester Arthur on the front page...

Item #648402

March 07, 1885

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1885 The full ftpg. is a print of: "The Last Days of President Arthur in the White House--Father & Daughter." Inside has a doublpg. centerfold of: "The Grand Sham Battle...at Prospect Park, Brooklyn...The Mob Breaking in on The First Line of Defense". A nice fullpg. print shows the west front of the Capitol in advance of th... See More  

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648400

Nice prints of Detroit & St. Louis...

Item #648400

January 04, 1890

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, January 4, 1890  A fullpg. has 3 prints on: "Features of the Land 'Boom' In the South". Fullpg: "Celebrating the Advent of the New York--In front of Trinity Church on Broadway" and a fullpg. with 5 prints of: "The Leading Financial Institutions of the West" showing banks in Kansas City, Omaha, & Tope... See More  

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$47.00
648351

Atlantic City beach... Baseball...

Item #648351

April 14, 1910

LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 14, 1910  Te cover is a very nice color illustration of a woman wearing an Easter bonnet, by Arthur Jameson. The centerfold has a double page photo:"The Most Famous Seashore Resort in America...Atlantic City beach during the early summer vacation days...". The bottom of one of the page has 6 photos of baseball players and owners. The ... See More  

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647986

Harper's Weekly newspapers reviewed...

Item #647986

February 13, 1867

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, February 13, 1867



* Harper's Weekly Illustrated newspapers reviewed

* Is highly acclaimed




The front page, under "BOOKS, AUTHORS AND ART," has a rather lengthy positive review of Harper's Weekly Illustrated. A portion states: "The Harpers offer their Weekly in bound volumes for the year 1866 for $7. As a record and i
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647597

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #647597
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 



* Published by P. T. Barnum



Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More  

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647276

Firemen at work in 1856...

Item #647276

April 26, 1856

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 26, 1856  The ftpg. shows: "The Great Fire at Philadelphia" and another on the back page, showing fire fighters at work. Prints inside include: "Infantry of the French Imperial Guard" showing various uniforms; "The Punishment; of the Wheel" "Railway Celebration, Buffalo" "School For The Blind, Ninth A... See More  

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647248

The new Indian Head penny... Mormon Temple in Nebraska...

Item #647248

October 16, 1858

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 16, 1858  The ftpg. shows; "Conflagration of the Crystal Palace, New York" with more prints on this inside. Prints inside include: "Steamers at Anchor in Put-In Bay, Lake Erie" ""Picnic at Put-In Bay, Lake Erie"; a great numismatic item with obverse & reverse prints of the: "Proposed New Cent, U.S. Curr... See More  

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$74.00
647173

A series on "Notable Jews"...

Item #647173

June 22, 1893

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 22, 1893  Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Leo N. Levi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.

Among many other prints & photos is a full front page print of: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago", a full page of prints concerning fire fighting; full pg. print of the iconic "Wash... See More  

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646791

Baseball: nice print of John Montgomery Ward...

Item #646791

September 07, 1889

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 7, 1889 Inside has a nice 6 by 4 1/3 inch print of: "John Montgomery Ward, The Famous Short-Stop, New York Base-Ball Club."  Includes a brief biography of Montgomery, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Other prints include a full ftpg: "Scene at Quarantine..." "Lake George..." "Scene on the Grounds of the ... See More  

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$114.00
646786

Baseball... early spring training... Hot Springs, Arkansas...

Item #646786

March 22, 1890

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 22, 1890  An inside page has a nice 5 by 7 inch illustration captioned: "Opening Of The Base-Ball Season.--Game Between The Chicago And Brooklyn Clubs On The Flagler Grounds, at St. Augustine, Fla." with a view of the grandstand and portions of the seating along the baselines, with a game in progress. There is a related article on another pa... See More  

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$118.00
646421

Early Phoenix, Arizona...

Item #646421

October 06, 1887

ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, Oct. 6, 1887 



* Very rare issue from the Arizona Territory



This is an extremely early and uncommon newspaper from Arizona Territory (it wasn't a state until 1912). Filled with various news of the day both local and national, and a wealth of ads--most very "Western" looking and many illustrated.

The front page has almost a full column of: "Lo... See More  

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$125.00
646347

New Orleans... Texas cowboys... New Mexico...

Item #646347

December 01, 1883

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 1, 1883  Full ftpg. shows: "The Evacuation Day Centennial---Grand Marine Procession Passing Up the East River" showing the Brooklyn Bridge. Prints inside include: "Texas--Types of the Cowboys of the Plains" "Louisiana--Sketches in & About New Orleans"; great doublpg. centerfold shows view of the grand parade cele... See More  

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$59.00
646269

A series on "Notable Jews"...

Item #646269

June 08, 1893

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, June 8, 1893  Of special interest is item #11 of "Notable Jews - Isidor Bush" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.

Among many other prints & photos is a full page with 5 photos of: "The Columbian Exposition at Chicago".

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

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$40.00
645430

Nothing new under the sun...

Item #645430

June 21, 1793

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 21, 1793  Page 2 has a curious & lengthy letter which begins: "The prevailing opinion in the minds of many, that so great a length of time has elapsed since the creation, that every discovery & improvement which the human intellects are capable of, has been made, and that 'there is no new thing under the sun', has... See More  

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$45.00
645009

James Garfield with print...

Item #645009

September 23, 1880

FRIENDSHIP WEEKLY REGISTER, New York, September 23, 1880



* Uncommon title

* James Garfield w/ print



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.



Page has a illustrated notice: "Republican Nominees, For President, James A. Garfield....etc." (see photos)



Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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$22.00
644854

The HMS Resolute... The Westminster Clock Bell...

Item #644854

December 27, 1856

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, December 27, 1856  Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the frontpage 9 x 8 inch print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text (see images).  Significant as well are the two prints related to the famous arctic exploring vessel "The HMS Resolute". Other prints include:  "The Rev. Dr. Livings... See More  

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$62.00
644826

Great for a horse racing fan... Football prints...

Item #644826

November 21, 1891

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York,  Nov. 21, 1891  The full ftpg. is a duo-tone print of: "A Box Party at the Horse Show" which is quite displayable. Other prints inside include: "St. Bartholomew's Parish House...Parochial Help for the Poor of New York City" "Offering Prayer in a Chinese Club House in Mott St." a fine doublepg. centerfold: "S... See More  

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$56.00
644824

Color print from 1896, ready for display...

Item #644824

December 18, 1896

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, December 18, 1896  This is a single leaf "Extra-Supplement" only, a color print of: "Two Little Doves, From a Painting by B. Hall". A nice item for display in very nice condition. Measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches.

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$28.00
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