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1873 Los Angeles, California...
Item #648988
May 5, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 5, 1873
* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early
... See More
* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very early
The California bandit is finally captured...
Item #648982
May 15, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1874 The front page has a report of the capture of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez. Vasquez was a Mexican bandit who was active in California from as early as 1857 until his capture. The Vasquez Rocks, the steep, sloped rocks about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, were one of his many hideouts and received their name from him.
Near the top of the front page is the... See More
Early Los Angeles...
Item #647240
May 7, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 7, 1873 An early issue from this now-huge West Coast city containing various news of the day & a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, small edge tears, otherwise in very good condition.
1871 Chinese massacre....
Item #647065
October 26, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1871
* Anti- Chinese riot massacre
* Chinatown hangings
* Los Angeles, California
Page 8 has a one column heading: "Terrible Anti-Chinese Riot in Los Angeles, California" with small one column subheads: "War Of Races: "Riot at Los Angeles, Cal.--The Chinese Murder a Citizen and are Attacked by a Mob" (see) First report coverage on th... See More
Arizona in 1883 ... Gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #639435
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, bound volume for December, 1882 thru May, 1883 A great volume with much reporting on some of the romance of the Old West. Certainly the best item is the first article in the March issue, "Across Arizona", which takes 16 pages & is quite detailed with eleven prints including a: "Map of Southern Arizona" "Nortons Landing, On The Colo... See More
The Winton racing automobile...
Item #637248
October 28, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1899 Inside has a nice photo of: "The Winton Racing Vehicle" with a related article. Other prints include: "Wireless Telegraphy at the Yacht Races" "Great Pier at Pot Los Angeles" 'The Isthmus, Catalina Island".
Eight pages, perforated library stamp at the top, various mends near the margins some effecting prints... See More
Scenes of Alaska, and Los Angeles...
Item #634126
January 26, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 26, 1884
* SS City of Columbus shipwreck disaster
The full front page shows: "The Wreck of the Steamship 'City of Columbus' On the Rocks Off Gay Head...". Inside has: "Pennsylvania--Terrible catastrophe near Bradford...a Railway passenger train engulfed in burning oil..."; a half page with four: "Views in A... See More
1891 Los Angeles, California...
Item #632332
December 22, 1891
LOS ANGELES HERALD, Dec. 22, 1891 An early issue of this famous newspaper, filled with both local & national news reports and a great wealth of local advertisements.
Ten pages, very nice condition.
Execution of noted outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez...
Item #632179
March 20, 1875
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
A great issue as the first column of the front page is mostly taken up with: "TIBURCIO VASQUEZ" "The Noted California Bandit Executed at San Jose" "His Splendid Nerve Maintained Him to the Last" "History of His Life and Blood... See More
Bridge over Harlem River...
Item #631876
July 17, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 17, 1897 The front page has "Third Avenue Drawspan Across the Harlem River, New York" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "An Oil Field in the Suburbs of Los Angeles, California"; "The Denudation and Recovery of Farm Lands"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never b... See More
Otto von Bismarck death...
Item #631504
July 31, 1898
THE TIMES, Los Angeles, July 31, 1898
* Otto von Bismarck death (1st report)
* 1st Chancellor of Germany
* Unification of Germany mastermind
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "BISMARCK YIELDS TO DEATH" with subheads and illustration. (see)
First two sections of three with 20 pages, a few margin tears, nice for display as such.... See More
Seeking the $15,000 reward for the capture of Vasquez...
Item #619707
January 28, 1874
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, Jan. 28, 1874
* Rare Old West title
* Tiburcio Vasquez
The front page has a bring article: "After The Reward" concerning hopes of earning the $15,000 reward for the capture of the noted outlaw Vasquez (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #619409
March 20, 1875
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: ... See More
1874 Los Angeles, California...
Item #618441
January 26, 1874
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, January 26, 1874
* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very e
... See More
* Rare Old West title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
Very e
Train catastrophe... Alaska...
Item #616650
January 26, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, January 26, 1884
* Early Alaska scenes
* Los Angeles, California print
The front page features: "Pennsylvania - the Terrible Catastrophe Near Bradford, January 15th - a Railway Passenger Train Engulfed in Burning Oil - Passengers Escaping from the Flames" with text. Another full page: "New York City - Among the Studios" has sever... See More
Capture of the bandit Vasquez...
Item #616645
May 16, 1874
THE WORLD, New York, May 16, 1874
* Californio bandido
* Los Angeles outlaw
On the front page in the second column below the fold is rather inconspicuous report under "Crime" that is headed: "The Capture Of The Bandit Vasquez And Two Of His Gang--Vasquez Not Seriously Wounded."
The report, datelined "San Francisco, May 15", reads, in part: "Th... See More
1871 Chinese massacre....
Item #616113
October 28, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, October 28, 1871
* Chinese massacre
* Chinatown
* Brigham Young verdict
The front page has a very brief article with small heading: "Plundering The Heathen Chinee" Short coverage on the Chinese massacre of 1871 in Los Angeles, California.
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, very minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Arizona in 1883 ... Gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #615930
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, bound volume for December, 1882 thru May, 1883 A great volume with much reporting on some of the romance of the Old West. Certainly the best item is the first article in the March issue, "Across Arizona", which takes 16 pages & is quite detailed with eleven prints including a: "Map of Southern Arizona" "Nortons Landing, On The Colo... See More
Execution of the bandit Vasquez...
Item #615651
March 20, 1875
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
At the bottom of the front page is: Executions", an inconspicuous report headed: "Last of Vasquez--The Bandit Hanged At San Jose". The report, which describes the execution of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez., states in part: "The bandit Vasq... See More
Jesse James warns those who pursue him... The bandit Vasquez...
Item #611266
April 19, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1874
* Jesse James Gang murder
* Outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez
Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific report headed: "The Missouri Outlaws" which notes in part: "...particulars of the killing of another detective by the notorious James Brothers. The victim was found dead, covered with blood...A card crossed with blood was pinned to the c... See More
Capture of the bandit Vasquez...
Item #609689
May 16, 1874
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, May 16, 1874
* California bandido
* Los Angeles outlaw
The front page has an interesting report datelined "Los Angeles, May 15" which is headed: "Vasquez". The report begins: "The excitement which was created in our city yesterday afternoon on the capture of Vasquez has scarcely abated to-day..." with more (see)... See More
What is this?
Item #608670
July 8, 1899
THE EVENING EXCORD, Los Angeles, California, July 8, 1899 The subtitle is: "A fin de Siecle Twilight Organette" meaning the "end of the century...". The entire front page (save for the masthead) is printed in yellow ink, perhaps originally in gold ink which has faded to yellow? Various news reports on the ftpg. which likely cannot be seen in the photos, but held at the ri... See More
Funeral of poet Alfred Tennyson... 'Bad men' in Wyoming...
Item #608661
October 11, 1892
LOS ANGELES HERALD, Oct. 11, 1892 The top of the front page has: "TENNYSON'S OBSEQUIES" "American to Be Represented at His Funeral" and more concerning the funeral of famed poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Also at the top of the page: "Crime In Wyoming" "Two Bad Men Lynched in a Horrible Manner".
Eight pages, not pulpish nor fragile, nice condition.... See More
The small towns of Los Angeles and San Diego...
Item #604432
July 4, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1850 The front page is entirely taken up with reporting on the: "Debate In The Senate - The Compromise Bill" which happens to contain a interesting tidbit speaking of the size of what are now two of the largest cities in California: "...But again, Mr. President...I compare two towns for the purpose of illustrating that fact. Lo... See More
Victoria Woodhull is in jail...
Item #603855
November 16, 1872
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, Nov. 16, 1872
* Victoria Claflin Woodhull in jail
* Tennessee "Teenie" Celeste Claflin
* Women's suffrage movement leaders
An early newspaper from this now-huge city on the West Coast. The back page has: "Women Of The Period" which includes: "...The chaste & immaculate Woodhull is in Ludlow Street jail, New York, for libe... See More
Outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez guilty...
Item #602910
January 11, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez guilty
* Los Angeles, California
* Stage coach robbery
The last column of the front page has a small heading: "Vasquez, The Bandit, Found Guilty" A small item here but still a first report nonetheless.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with c... See More
The California bandit is finally captured...
Item #602868
May 15, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1874
* Californio bandido
* Los Angeles outlaw
The front page has a report of the capture of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez. Vasquez was a Mexican bandit who was active in California from as early as 1857 until his capture. The Vasquez Rocks, the steep, sloped rocks about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, were one of his many hideouts and received their ... See More
The White League... report to Congress...
Item #581242
January 23, 1875
LOS ANGELES WEEKLY STAR, Los Angeles, California, January 23, 1875 The front page of this issue features "The White League Vindicated" in which it reports "The committee were unable to find any evidence that Republican colored voters were intimidated during the last campaign in Louisiana, or that their civil or political rights were in any way interfered with: that so far as t... See More
Item #575343
January 1, 1901
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT, Los Angeles, 1901 Printed in the dateline is: "An Inter-Denominational Christian Newspaper" and in a banner which is part of the masthead: "Our Motto: Pure Religion, Pure Morals, Pure Government". As would be expected, the content is primarily religious in nature. Complete in 12 pages, 101/2 by 14 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Life in Japan... Southern California...
Item #177246
April 2, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1904
Item #177154
April 19, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1902 Frontpage illustration "'Stay with Him! Stay with Him!'"; fullpage photo The New President of Columbia; fullpage illustration Lunching of the Life-Boat; Something New in the Southwest with photos; "Home-Rule" in Irish Households; fullpage photo Lady Minto; doublepage centerfold "'Wall Street's' Famous U... See More
Destruction of St. Pierre... Our Last Day in Cuba...
Item #177148
June 7, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1902 Frontpage "Refugees Escaping From the Terrors of Mont Pelee"; The Destruction of St. Pierre with photos; Our Last Day in Cuba with photos; American Crews at Henley; doublepage centerfold "The Rebuilding of New York - The New Longacre Square" by Pettit; In the Jersey Pines; Mrs. Fiske and her Work; fullpage photo A Californ... See More
"Duck-Shooting: Starting For The Blinds" by Frost...
Item #177099
June 1, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1901 Illustration "Sunday Morning On Riverside Drive"; The Army and Its Rulers; The Pan-American Exposition; fullpage illustration "Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem" by Abbey; Two Lessons in Colonial Government; doublepage centerfold "In Memoriam" by Keller; "Duck-Shooting: Starting For The Blinds" by Frost; The ... See More
Item #130174
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, CA. 1874 An early issue from Southern California. Rare to find issue from Los Angeles this early.
Item #130177
EVENING REPUBLICAN, Los Angeles, CA. 1877 An early issue from Southern California. Rare to find issues this early from California. Ths image shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you wil receive (not volume 1). The actual issue will vary, but will be from 1877, and will be in equal or better condition.
Item #130191
LOS ANGELES DAILY STAR, CA 1874 Rare and early from Southern California. Evenly browned and somewhat pulpish, but not as pulpish as many issues from this era. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual issues vary.
Item #130199
MORNING JOURNAL, 1879 Los Angeles, CA. Rare issue from Southern California. Hard to find issue this early from Los Angeles.
Early Los Angeles...
Item #130489
LOS ANGELES WEEKLY STAR, California, 1875 A quite early title from Los Angeles, and with a nice engraving in the masthead (see photo). Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Some tears at the margins and the central fold but no text loss. Slightly fragile.
Thomas Nast print... Yachting... A.B. Frost cartoon
Item #174060
August 12, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 12, 1876 Full front page illustration: 'Struck It Rich! Prospecting in the Black Hills' shows two men examining a piece of ore.; Fullpage Thomas Nast cartoon: 'The "Blood Shirt" Reformed'; 1/2-page illustration: 'The Yacht "Mohawk"'; Doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: 'Declaration of Equa... See More
View of Los Angeles...
Item #175544
October 18, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, October 18, 1890 Nice double page centerfold: 'The City of Los Angeles, California' shows 11 scenes. Terrific half page print: 'A Rush to Death' shows an Indian, in full warfare regalia, charging through the fire of soldiers (see the inset). Nice full page shows 6 scenes of 'The Newly Completed Mussel Shoals Canal'
Pueblo Indians...
Item #175856
October 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893. Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside is a 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs." Full pg. of illus. of "The Centenary of Williams College" including a 1/3 ... See More
Edison's invention... University of Nebraska...
Item #175902
March 24, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1894 Fullpg. with 9 scenes of: 'The House of Refuge, Randall's Island, N.Y.' Fullpg: 'A Reception at the White House'. Great halfpg: 'Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze' showing 81 frames. Fullpg. with 4 scenes of: 'The University of Nebraska'.
Complete issue.... See More
New York Stock Exchange...
Item #175926
June 16, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 16, 1894 Full pg. with 6 photos: 'The Whittier State School, Los Angeles'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'On The Floor of the New York Stock Exchange' shows many of the key 'players' as well.
Complete issue.... See More
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #175944
August 18, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 18, 1894. Full front page is nice: 'Sunday Afternoon in Chinatown, Los Angeles--Singing Hymns in the Street'. Full page with 5 photos of: 'The Penna. Institution for the Deaf & Dumb at Mt. Airy'. Great three-quarter pg. illus. with 9 illus. of: 'Social Studies Behind the Scenes at Buffalo Bill's' is a Remington, and includes several India... See More
Item #175964
October 27, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 27, 1894. Front full pg. illus. of "Welding Steel Rails by Electricity." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Monument to the Late J. Marion Sims." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The Action Between the 'United States' and the 'Macedonian,' October 25, 1812." Several small portraits of "Leading Members of the American P... See More
Scenes of Venezuela...
Item #176090
January 11, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1896. Front full pg. illus. of "The Dunraven Investigation." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Trial of the 'Katahdin'." 1/2 pg. of portraits of "The Members of the Venezuela Boundary Commission." Full pg. illus. of "A New England Wood Auction." Full pg. illus. of "The Isthmus of Panama." Dblpgctr... See More
Incredible bicycle issue... illustrations by A.B. Frost...
Item #176116
April 11, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1896 Front full pg. illus. of "A Drill Ride at the Michaux Club, New York." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Logging Railroad Ravages Around the Head Waters of the Mississippi - Loading a Train on One of the Spurs." Full pg. of illus. of "British Claims in Venezuela - Scenes in the Disputed Territory." Full pg. of illus... See More
Item #176126
May 16, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 16, 1896. Front full pg. illus. of "President Low Delivering his Address at the Dedication of the New Site of Columbia University, New York, May 2, 1896." Full pg. of illus. of "La Fiesta De Los Angeles, California." Three small illus. of "Columbia University and the City of New York." 2/3 pg. portrait of "George Washington." Two full... See More
Item #176468
August 26, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1899
Front full pg. illus. of "Captain Alfred Dreyfus." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Dreyfus Trial - Prominent Figures at the Hearings." Full pg. of illus. of "Smitten Puerto Rico - Havoc Wrought by Cyclone and Flood in Our New Posession." Four portraits of "Commanding Officers of Volunteer Regiments No... See More
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