The last delivery of slaves to America...
Item #658454
December 16, 1858
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 16, 1858
* The Wanderer (slave ship) capture
The top of page 2 has a report with small heading: "The Slave Trade in 1858" This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it delivered the last load of African slaves to America.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine ... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President - advertisement...
Item #658452
October 7, 1872
DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant notice
* Civil War general for president
A pg. 2 ad endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. Also present is a list of the state and county Republican candidates. Also with in the issue is other news of the day and numerous advertisements.
Complete in four pages measuring approximately 20.25 x 13.5 inches with se... See More
1871 Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin...
Item #658451
September 16, 1870
THE FOND DU LAC DAILY, Wisconsin, Sept. 16, 1870
* Scarce title from the early Midwest
A rare volume 1 title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Was an early settlement for Native Americans next to Lake Winnebago.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Four page... See More
1859 Slavery in the South...
Item #658342
May 18, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1859
* Southern slavery - slaves
* Pre Civil War convention
Page 4 has an interesting reporting headed: "The Southern Convention" "The Opening Of The Slave Trade" and more. Text takes up over 8 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
From the San Joaquin Valley of California...
Item #658312
August 7, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, August 7, 1880
* Rare old West title
From this Tulare County city in the agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley of Central California. News of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete in 8 pages, some margin wear, mainly along the right side, light toning, should be handled with care.
The trial of Mary Harris - rare "insanity" plea by a female...
Item #658252
July 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1865
* The trial of Mary Harris
* a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...
* Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction
On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
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* The trial of Mary Harris
* a rare "insanity" plea made by a female...
* Post Civil War Mississippi reconstruction
On the front page under Mississippi is the Proclamation of Governor Sharkey to permit ...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..., signed in type by the provisional government W.
St. Louis, Missouri...
Item #658230
March 14, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 14, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Saint Louis, Missouri (5 scenes)" "New York Harbor Scene" "
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1857...
Item #658229
March 21, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Harrisburg PA (4 scenes)", "The Island of Nisida, Italy", "
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Bicycles... Marvin Safe Company...
Item #658227
February 13, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1886 The frontpage features an article "The Marvin Safe" which shows two different illustrations from the company with more coverage inside. Inside is an article inside: "Improved Treadle For Bicycles" includes a very nice 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 inch illustration of an early bicycle. Other articles are: "Wetmore's Improve... See More
Making incandescent electric lamps....
Item #658226
April 13, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1895 The entire front page is taken up with various aspects of: "The Manufacture of Incandescent Electric Lamps". There is a related article inside. Other prints & articles of science-related inventions & improvements.
Pittsburg Steel Works... Manufacturing of Steel...
Item #658224
August 14, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 14, 1880
* Early Pittsburgh Steel
* Manufacturing
* 1880 Original Prints
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: PITTSBURGH STEEL WORKS - FOLDING BOAT - CAR STARTER - SALT EXTRACTION MACHINE, and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes
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* Early Pittsburgh Steel
* Manufacturing
* 1880 Original Prints
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: PITTSBURGH STEEL WORKS - FOLDING BOAT - CAR STARTER - SALT EXTRACTION MACHINE, and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes
United States Post Office...
Item #658222
April 18, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 18, 1896 The ftpg. shows: "Letter Canceling Machines in the U.S. Post Office, New York City" with a related article as well.
Page 3 has a report on the 1896 Olympic Games, the first held after being abolished 15 centuries ago. Various prints of: "Gas Machine for Industrial & Domestic Uses" and various other prints... See More
Harris-Corliss Steam Engine...
Item #657960
August 12, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 12, 1876 A great issue, as the front page contains a nice article titled: "The Improved Harris-Corliss Steam Engine" which also contains a very large illustration. With the issue are articles: "Improved Fountain Pen"; "Window Grill at Ratisbon, Bavaria", "Thonger's Devise for Heating Air for Furnaces", "Be... See More
The financial panic of 1873..
Item #657954
October 15, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, Oct. 15, 1873
* Panic of 1873
* Wall Street - stock market
The front page has much reporting on the financial panic of 1873 with headings: "A Financial Cloud" and more. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns, all on the front page.
Eight pages, some staining near the bottom of the front page (see), a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Early Billiards in 1879...
Item #657953
January 23, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Jan. 23, 1879
* Early billiards - pool
* George F. Slosson
* William Sexton
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "SEXTON'S SCALP" with subheads. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
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.
Boston sleighing...
Item #657936
February 26, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, February 26, 1859 The front page has an illustration "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria" with an accompanying article. Inside has a nice print of: "Sleighing Scene on Boston Neck" and "Cuban Volante, for Ladies in Fashionable Drives in the Paseo de Isabel, Havana" with articles on both. The bkpg. show... See More
Early Dallas, Texas, newspaper...
Item #657935
April 13, 1875
THE DALLAS DAILY HERALD, Texas, March 13, 1875 The ftpg. includes: "Volney Voltaire Smith, of Arkansas, Receives an Appointment - No Confirmation of the Battle at the Cheyenne Agency", "Reply of Emperor William to the Protest of the Catholic Bishops of Prussia - Sinking of an Ocean Steamer, With Great Loss of Life" with much other news of the day & a wealth of ads.
F... See More
Creating a provisional government for Texas...
Item #657934
May 15, 1868
FLAKE'S WEEKLY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, May 15, 1868 This is an early issue of this newspapers since the Yankees took over the port. Galveston was the site of the last naval battle of the Civil War, as the Confederates surrendered the city on June 2, nearly 2 months after the surrender of Lee to Grant at Appomattox. Not surprisingly much content relates to Reconstruction efforts after the e... See More
Columbian Exposition... The Indians... the Viking ship...
Item #657933
August 19, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 19, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - A View in Columbian Avenue Palace of Manufactures and Liberal Arts" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Chief Luther Jack and Squaw of the Six Nations" (at the Exposition); "The New Imperial Institute, London"; "Rolling Mill engin... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #657932
September 2, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New Protected Cruiser Detroit"; and more ... See More
Latest news from Texas, and the situation with Santa Ana...
Item #657930
December 3, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 3, 1836 The ftpg. has most of a column taken up with the latest reports from: "Texas" which includes: "...discussion on the liberation of gen. Santa Ana had taken place in congress, but it was resolved, by a large majority, to retain him as a prisoner for some time to come..." and then also: "Santa Ana & Almonte h... See More
New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...
Item #657929
October 15, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave (see photos); "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston&#... See More
Death of Buonaparte... Slavery... Norway... Coins...
Item #657927
August 25, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1821 The top of page 2 has a report with small head: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which begins: "The reported decease of this man is confirmed by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool. The particulars have been received direct from St. Helena...He died on the 5th of May after an illness of six weeks, the last two weeks only considere... See More
On the death of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #657926
August 5, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 5, 1826 All of pages 1 & 2 are filled with content on: "The Declaration of Independence", this being the 50th anniversary.
Inside has: "Interesting Collection of Articles - Relative to Revolutionary Events, & Persons, or More Especially Pertaining to the Lives and Characters of the Patriarchs, ADAMS and JEFFERSON..." th... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 8, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
Great issue with many prints of continental currency...
Item #657922
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1863 This issue begins with a 14 page article titled: "Continental Money" which offers a terrific history on the continental currency in use during the Revolutionary War. Included are 36 illustrations of many of the notes in use at the time. A wonderful article in understanding paper money from that era.This is followed by anoth... See More
Graphic Brooklyn Bridge issue...
Item #657921
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1883 This issue contains a nice 21 page article titled: "The Brooklyn Bridge" which includes many nice prints on its construction, etc., including a print of its designer, John A. Roebling (see the photos). A nice, displayable issue from the year it was dedicated. Over 160 pages, disbound without wrappers, measuring about 6 1/... See More
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #657913
March 23, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, March 23, 1836 A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most noted for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news.
The title translates to "Traveling News boy".
Four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition..
End of a Mormon publication...
Item #657912
October 8, 1857
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Oct. 8, 1857 This is an uncommon periodical published by the Oneida Community, a Utopian commune founded by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848 in Oneida. The community believed that Jesus Christ had already returned in the year 70, making it possible for them to bring about Christ's millennial kingdom themselves, and be free of sin and perfect in this world, not ... See More
Marcus Reno court of inquiry...
Item #657888
January 17, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 17, 1879
* Marcus A. Reno
* Battle of Little Big Horn
* Court of inquiry
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "The Reno Inquiry" with subheads. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Early Baseball... Described as "the National game of America"...
Item #657851
August 15, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, dated August 15, 1865 The backpage of this issue has an article: "The Field" "Base Ball--Grand Championship Match" which has a detailed summary about a match between the Atlantic and Mutual clubs at the Capitoline Ball Ground, in Brooklyn. This also describes the scene with much talk about the crowd estimated at about 20,000. The summary also ac... See More
Embargo Act Anniversary - Black-bordered mockery...
Item #657845
December 22, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 22, 1808.
* Embargo Act anniversary... mockery item
* black borders surround text
On page 2 under Embargo Anniversary is a mock-anniversary announcement marking one year since the passing of the controversial Embargo Law. Content is black-bordered like an obituary. News of the day with some advertisements. Ink is lite on each side of the text making some w
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* Embargo Act anniversary... mockery item
* black borders surround text
On page 2 under Embargo Anniversary is a mock-anniversary announcement marking one year since the passing of the controversial Embargo Law. Content is black-bordered like an obituary. News of the day with some advertisements. Ink is lite on each side of the text making some w
Alexander Graham Bell...
Teenage Walter Chrysler writes Scientific American...
Item #657821
November 5, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 5, 1892 An inside page has a photo captioned: "Professor Bell Talking By Telephone From New York To Chicago" with a related article (see), but the most intriguing content in this issue is extremely inconspicuous and would never be noticed for what it is. Near the back of the issue the editor would answer various questions of writers, and this iss... See More
Dedication Of The Antietam National Cemetery...
Item #657815
October 5, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated October 5, 1867 The frontpage 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 Cemetery, At Sharpsburg, Maryland, On Tuesday, Sept. 17". The issue contains oth... See More
Thomas Edison Electricity in 1893...
Item #657814
February 18, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 18, 1893
* Thomas Edison new art of electricity
* Thomas Edison new art of electricity
* Prints - Illustrations
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: Thomas Edison - Electricity - Bath Maine ship yard - Railway Coach - Fire Escape - Sugar Mill in Cub
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Snow yacht sailing... Faust's Stove for railway cars...
Item #657813
March 19, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1887
* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
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* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
Edison's method for powering light bulbs...
Item #657812
October 13, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 13, 1883
* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs
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* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs
* The Brooklyn BridgeThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Edison Twelve Hundred Electric Light Machine", "Deep Rock Cuts on Pennsylvnia Railroad Near New York", "B
Perry and Goddard's perpetual revolver...
Item #657811
November 18, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Perry and Goddard 'Double Header,' or 'Perpetual Revolver'", and "Double Seated Lock Safety Valve".
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Electric Club House of New York City...
Item #657810
March 3, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 3, 1888 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Electric Club House of New York City", "Car Coupling", "Portable Bath", "Thermo-Motor", and much more.
These illustrations also have text that goes
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These illustrations also have text that goes
Rare title from New Hampshire...
Item #657809
February 1, 1838
N.H. PATRIOT--EXTRA, Concord, New Hampshire, Feb., 1838
* Rare title
Just below the dateline is "Incontrovertible Facts - Democrats, Read ! " with most of the content being politics and finance reports. Four pages, very nice condition.
Molly Maguires... Anarchy In The Coal Regions Of Pennsylvania...
Item #657808
February 6, 1875
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated February 6, 1875 A fullpage inside has seven illustrations: "Anarchy In The Coal Regions Of Pennsylvania.--Scenes About Pottsville Among the 'Molly Maguires.'" Shows Mt. Laffey Road where many of the Molly murders occurred, plus one of the "Miners' Homes, Neat Mine-Hill Gap". Also a halfpage "A Drinking-Saloon In M... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #657807
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 11, 1882 Among the prints in this issue are: "The Legislative Train, from Albany to New York" "Duck Shooting Near the Capes of Delaware" "The New Fatigue Uniform--Infantry" "Mole, Ferry Slip, and Depot, Oakland, California" and "The New Fulton Market, New York City".
But perhaps the most interesting item is just a ... See More
1875 Moody and Sankey...
Item #657769
February 12, 1875
NEW YORK WITNESS, Extra # 1, Feb. 12, 1875
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
* Ira D. Sankey - Number "one" issue
This uncommon temperance issue is entirely focused on the Moody and Sankey meetings at the New York hippodrome. All the text on the front and back pertain to this. Includes a diagram of the hippodrome on the top front... See More
Yellow Fever cured by ketchup?...
Item #657758
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1802 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes a brief report on the possible cure for yellow fever by eating regular ketchup. A strange though... See More
America's first circus goes up in flames...
Item #657757
February 1, 1800
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "American News" which reports: "...the city of Philadelphia was alarmed by the cry of fire. It proceeded from Rickett's Circus, which in a few minutes after the discovery was enveloped in flames..." and more (see).
Rickett's Circus was the first circus in the United States, estab... See More
Texas... Wall Street...
Item #657716
December 14, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 14, 1844 The last page of this issue features a report on the "Annexation of Texas" "On the 10th instant Senator McDuffie, introduced into the United States senate joint resolutions for the annexation of Texas to the Union, corresponding with the project of the treaty for that purpose rejected at the last session by... See More
Results of the presidential election...
Item #657698
November 23, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1844 The top of the first column of the front page has the results of the Presidential election, headed: "Presidential" with a count by state for Henry Clay and James K. Polk. Much more on the results of the election on inside pages. Page 2 has a letter from President Tyler to H. M. Kamehameha III, king of Hawaii (see photos). Also ... See More
The Mormon war ends... Mormons to dissolve the church?...
Item #657696
October 26, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 26, 1844
Over a full column is taken up with a report with a small head: "Illinois. The Mormon war" which is mostly taken up with a letter which begins: "The war is ended and the troops are en route for home. This day the Governor held a treaty with the individuals against whom writs had been issued for being engaged in ... See More
Mormonism... Millerism...
Item #657695
February 18, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 18, 1843 The bkpg. has a brief item: "Mormons" noting: "A late number of the Nauvoo Wasp contains an account of four cargoes, amounting in all to 801 emigrants--'Latter Day Saints' ' having sailed from Liverpool for that region..." with a bit more, and ending with: "...stated that Smith has sent out a num... See More
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