Johann Reis - inventor of the first "make-and-break telephone"...
Very early report on the "telephone"...
Item #661063
March 22, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1876
* Johann Philipp Reis
* Very early telephone experiments
Page 4 has a very early article on: "The Telephone" which takes most of a column. Although this article talks about the work of a "Professor Reuss", the inventor it apparently was actually referring to was named Philipp Reis. The Reis telephone actually turned out to be too ... See More
Nellie Bly leaves for famous trip...
Item #661060
November 15, 1889
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1889
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
* Augusta Victoria ocean liner
Page 5 has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "Flying Trips Of Two Young Women". See image for 1st report coverage on Nellie Bly leaving for her famed trip around the World. Unfortunate for such a small report here, maybe beca... See More
Nellie Bly returns from her trip around World...
Item #661056
January 25, 1890
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25, 1890
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
* Returns home
The back page has one column heads: "Miss Nellie Bly" "At Harrisburg This Morning on Her Return Trip Around the World" which reports on her arrival at Harrisburg and Philadelphia following her record-breaking trip around the world (see).
Four pages, large f... See More
Printed during the Philippine-American War...
Item #661028
December 31, 1898
THE AMERICAN, Manila, P.I. (Philippine Islands), Dec. 31, 1898 A rare title published during the Philippine-American War, or the Philippine War for Independence. Reports include; "The Expedition to Iloilo" "Spanish Revolution Denied in Madrid" "The Buffalo Arrives at Port Said" "The Presidential Proclamation" and more. The large masthead features a hug... See More
Extremely lengthy coverage of Mormons & the Indians...
Item #661026
July 8, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1858 The ftpg. has two full columns of text under the headings: "Interesting From Utah" "Preparations of the Army for the March on Salt Lake City" "Provisions Plenty & Transportation Ample" "The Burning of the Supply Trains in October--Other Mormon Outrages" "Interesting Particulars of Capt. Marcy's Trip to New ... See More
Great print of Clumber Spaniels...
Item #661012
November 9, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, dated November 9, 1872 The prominent feature of this issue if the well-known print by G.B. Goddard, "Dog Boy and Clumber Spaniels", taking two full pages (of a scene of a boy surrounded by several dogs, with related article). Other prints include: "The Frontier of British Columbia", a mail steam ship, "Looshais On The ... See More
Famous Homer print... "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow"...
Item #661011
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874 Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" (see image).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The Y... See More
Mormons & Utah... The pros and cons of polygamy...
Item #661007
June 20, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 20, 1866
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Brigham Young - polygamy
The front page has a one column heading: "Utah and the Mormons". The article is over a full column in length and provides great details of the life-styles of the Mormon life, including the pros and cons of polygamy; how some of the wives get along and where others ... See More
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #661006
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
Nellie Bly's trip around the world...
Item #660998
January 14, 1890
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 14, 1890
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
* Best title to have
Page 2 has the report on the return home of Nellie Bly from her round-the-world trip, an excursion which was sponsored by this newspaper. It also ran a contest to guess to exact length of time for her trip (see photos).
The report is headed: "Guess Early & Often" which... See More
The first appearance of Mark Twain in a national magazine...
Item #660984
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1866 This issue carries the first appearance of Mark Twain in a national magazine with the story "Forty-Three Days In An Open Boat. Compiled from Personal Diaries".Also within the issue is "Ballad of Uncle Joe"; "A Reminiscence of Sleepy Hollow" and many more and illustrations.
This contains 136 pages, wi... See More
Frederic Remington illustrations...
Item #660983
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England"; "An Australian's Impressions of America&qu... See More
See the nice masthead...
Item #660955
August 13, 1846
THE WEEKLY CHRONOTYPE, Boston, August 13, 1846
* Uncommon title
See the great, early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead. An interesting array of news tidbits of the day.
Four pages, a few foxing sports within the masthead, nice condition. This is the vol. 1 number 12 issue of a title which lasted about 4 years.... See More
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #660911
August 8, 1895
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, August 8, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* America's 1st serial killer trial ending
* Murder Castle in Chicago
The front page has small one column headings: "Have Struck Another Clew" "Hotel Clerk Identifies Woman Who Accompanied Holmes to Canada" (see) See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light... See More
Death & funeral of President Harrison...
Item #660888
April 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841 Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars (see for portions). Additional details carry over to the following pages with: "Report of the Ph... See More
The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
Item #660781
April 11, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 11, 1866
* Civil Rights Bill becomes law
* Post Civil War - slavery
Under "XXXIXth Congress: is a tiny heading: "The Civil Rights Bill" with brief text. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #660766
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 27, 1817 Certainly the best report in this issue is headed "Of Galveston" which is concerning, among other items about Galveston, Texas, the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous ... See More
Lewis Cass for President... Many illustrated ads...
The first election held on same day in all states...
Item #660722
November 2, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, September 28, 1848
* First election held by all on the 1st Tuesday of November
* Illustrated ads - one of a mermaid
The United States Presidential election of 1848 was the first election in which all states held their election on the same day. This also marked the 1st Tuesday of November as the fixed date for the national election.
This i... See More
The first train robbery in America...
Item #660687
January 9, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1866
* 1st train robbery in America
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The top of the front page has nice headlines on: "The Railroad Robbery" with also: "Over Half a Million Dollars Stolen from the Adams Express Company" "Escape of the Thieves" "Interesting Particulars of the Crime".
What is notabl... See More
Slaver Erie captured... Nathaniel Gordon....
Item #660684
September 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 27, 1860
* Slaver ship Erie
* Captain Nathaniel Gordon
Page 7 has one column headings: "Activity In The Slave Trade" "Capture of Two More Slavers--The Erie and Storm King" "Nearly Fifteen Hundred Negroes Found on Board" (see photo).
This slaver Erie has historical significance as the Captain, Nathaniel Gordon, is only American sl... See More
1871 Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin...
Item #660682
September 15, 1870
THE FOND DU LAC DAILY, Wisconsin, Sept. 15, 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
Death of "The Leatherman"......
Item #660657
March 25, 1889
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1889
* The death of "The Leatherman"
Page two has a a small report headed: "THE OLD 'LEATHERMAN' DEAD", followed by a brief report on the demise of a well-known vagabond of the late 1800's. See photo for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.
Eight pages, toning throughout, partially loose a... See More
Camanche Iowa & Albany Il tornado disasters...
Item #660613
June 7, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1860
* Camanche, Iowa & Albany, Illinois
* Tornado disasters
The front page has a report headed: "The Terrible Tornado" "The Towns of Camanche, Iowa, And Albany, Ill., Entirely Destroyed..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice.... See More
Battle of the Big Hole, Montana...
Item #660549
August 14, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1877
* Battle of the Big Hole - Montana
* Nez Perce Indians - Native American
* Chief Joseph - Looking Glass
The front page has an article headed: "THE RECENT INDIAN FIGHT" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete in 8 pages, toning and minor wear at the margins, should be han... See More
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #660547
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Edison invents the phonograph... Baseball science...
Item #660545
November 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1877
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
... See More
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
Mary Todd Lincoln declared insane...
Item #660425
May 20, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1875
* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife
The front page has one column headings: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" "Trial Of The Question Of Her Sanity In Chicago--A Verdict That She Is Insane Rendered" See image for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition. Should be handled with care.... See More
Mrs. O'Leary's cow and the Chicago Fire...
Item #660395
November 29, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1871
* Catherine O'Leary's cow legend
* Chicago fire started from her barn
Page 3 has a very interesting article headed: "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" "Attempt to Get at the Truth as to the Origin of the Chicago Fire--Statement of Neighbors". Keep in mind that this was just 7 weeks after the fire, and it is rare to find contemporary ... See More
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone...
Item #660382
March 1, 1877
THE REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 1, 1877
* Alexander Graham Bell
* Telephone invention
The top of page 3 has: "Voice Telegraphy" "Prof. Bell's Invention of the Telephone" "Another Practical Test of Its Merits" which is datelined from Salem & begins: "Lyceum hall has been crowded this evening with an audience of 500 which had assembled t... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #660381
November 8, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., November 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected
* Presidential election
This is the tri-weekly edition of this famous newspaper which is perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
The front page has a report: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "As it has be... See More
Early ballooning in 1859... John Wise...
Item #660367
July 10, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1859
* John Wise (balloonist)
* Ballooning - "Atlantic"
* Mississippi River to Lake Ontario flight & more
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "Sailing In The Air" "The Balloon Voyage from the Mississippi to Lake Ontario" and more. Lengthy text takes up full column on the front page and 3 columns on ... See More
Transcontinental Railroad completed...
Item #660323
May 29, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1869
* Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
* Great double-page print with article
The key print in this issue is a fine double page centerfold on "Completion Of The Pacific Railroad - The Great Link Connecting Europe With Asia Across the American Continent", which is a great scene of the Transcontinental Railroad with vignettes around... See More
1856 "Bleeding Kansas"...
Item #660321
May 31, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, May 31, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 3 has a report headed: "THE KANSAS WAR" "Further Particulars of the Attack on Lawrence" and more (see) which is concerning the trouble in Kansas over the slavery issue.
Eight pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
1898 Oakman, Alabama...
Item #660318
July 1, 1898
THE OAKMAN NEWS, Alabama, July 1, 1898
* Uncommon title
This 4 page issue has news of the day, literary content and advertisements.
Complete, light toning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
"Lively Turtle" by Charles Dickens...
Item #660279
October 26, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, October 26, 1850
* Charles Dickens original writing within his own publication
Starting on the front page is "Lively Turtle", an original writing by Charles Dickens. While Household Words was a Dickens' publication, most of the literary contributions were made by others. Although he did make ongoing contributions, nearly all are unattributed.
... See More
William Gannaway Brownlow & the Negroes...
Item #660168
May 25, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1867
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* Tennessee governor - anti-slavery abolitionist
The front page has a article headed: "Gov. Brownlow Addresses the [Blacks]" (see) Also front page reporting on the ongoing American Indian Wars.
Complete with all 8 pages, good condition.
End of the Civil War revisited 2 years later....
Item #660103
May 26, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1867
* Robert E. Lee's surrender to Grant
* Detailed account revisited
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "The Great Surrender" which gives an account on the final days of the Civil War with Lee's surrender. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, nice condition.
Jesse & Frank James captured?...
Item #660099
February 1, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1875
* Great Jesse James report
* Raid on his home (birthplace)
* Kearney, Missouri
The top of page 2 has a rather lengthy & interesting article headed: "THE JAMES BOYS" "The Attempt To Capture Them At Kearney" with subheads: "Strange Acts of the Detectives--A Bombshell Thrown Into Mrs. Samuels' House--A Child Killed An... See More
Early U.S. Socialism...
The Greenback, Labor, Socialist, Woman, Suffrage Party...
Item #660032
July 3, 1880
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 3, 1880
* Early Socialism in the United States
Perhaps the most notable feature is small illustration found on page 312: "THE FACTORS OF THE GREENBACK - LABOR - SOCIALIST - WOMAN - SUFFRAGE PARTY!" The cover has: "OHIO.--AFTER THE CONVENTION--POPULAR RECEPTIONS TO GENERAL GARFIELD AT CLEVELAND," which has related text a... See More
"Mitigation of slavery"...
Item #659987
January 1, 1819
(lot of 8 issues) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, 1819
* Slavery in America
* Emancipation hopes
Here is a group of eight issues of this title, each containing an installment of an editorial entitled the "Mitigation of Slavery".
In the "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 1 (May 8, 1819 issue) Hezekiah Niles, the editor and publisher of this title, explain... See More
Masons... The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts...
Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston)...
Item #659936
December 2, 1820
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 2, 1820
* The Historic Green Dragon Tavern (Boston).
* The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts
The first column of the front page has 2 wonderful advertisements: one for a meeting which was to be held at the (now) historic Green Dragon Tavern, and the other for a meeting to be held by The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts (Masons).
A... See More
Completetion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883....
Item #659934
May 23, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, May 23, 1883
* Brooklyn Bridge construction is complete
The back page has an article headed: "The Bridge Opening" & more. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.
Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
Item #659867
December 2, 1877
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, July Dec. 2, 1877
* Rare Old West title
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the... See More
Robert E. Lee, while a cadet at West Point...
Item #659801
August 29, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 29, 1829 Inside has over a full page taken up with: "Army of the United States - Promotions & Appointments", with one of the entries reading: "Cadet Robert E. Lee, to be brevet 2nd lieutenant 1st July, 1829". A very early report of the future & famous Confederate general. Also within: "The Creek Indians" which ... See More
re. African slave trade...
Item #659797
May 6, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1860
* African slave trade - Kongo
* re. Slaver Storm King escape
* Indictment of officers
The back page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade In New York" "The Escape of the Alleged Slaver Storm King...." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few printing flaw near beginning the mentioned report (see), otherwise nice.... See More
An anti-sea-sick ship... an elevated railway...
Item #659789
January 11, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1873 The issue features the latest inventions and innovations of the day including: "STEAM PRESS", "SALOON OF BESSEMER'S ANTI-SEA-SICK SHIP", "ELEVATED RAILWAY", "WATER WHEEL", and more, all of which include supporting text. A number of interesting advertisements are present as well, along with a sum... See More
Runaway slave advertisements from 1839...
Item #659775
July 26, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, July 26, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisements
A front page notice offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see)
Page 2 has a even more interesting ad headed: "Five Hundred Dollars Reward" which has descriptions of 4 runaway slaves. (see) Unusu... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...
Item #659766
September 23, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Salisbury Connecticut... Hunterstown, Canada...
Item #659742
June 10, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 10, 1854
* Andrew Jackson
* The Tocconuc Mountains
This particular issue has the following woodcuts: Monument to the late Richard Johnson, at Frankfort, Kentucky - Equestrian Statue of Andrew Jackson, at Washington - Tocconuc Mountains, and Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut - Site of the Revolutionary Foundry, Salisbury, Connecticut - Lumbering e... See More
"Douglass & Van Scoy"... Daguerreotypes advertisement...
Item #659740
May 2, 1855
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (Long Island), New York, May 2, 1855 Page 3 has a rare ad for "Photographs & Daguerreotypes... [by] Douglass & Van Scoy", noteworthy early American pioneers in photography. Other news of the day, including a thought provoking short story which tells of a young girl who leaves home to find a job in order to help support her widowed mother, is f
... See More
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