Introductory issue from the 1800's...
Item #653556
An original issue from the 1800's to help jump start your collection... This issue is guaranteed to be original, complete, and to be dated in the 1800's. We do not offer reproductions of any kind! There is a limit of 10 issues per customer at this price. See the images for examples of the condition and look of the issue you will receive. The image shows severa... See More
Neat title...
Item #652390
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650873
May 18, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 18, 1945 Haling itself as the "most Bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title. The banner headline reads: "Another 500 Super-Fort Raid: Repeat Hit on Nagoya" with the balance of the 4 pages taken up with various WWII reports. An uncommon title, nice condition, some marg... See More
Early medical periodical...
Item #637486
September 23, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831 Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter"; & more.
Six... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #637341
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak (see).An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 3/4 by 5 1... See More
Item #625753
(unknown) This is a black and white illustration of a farm setting by Tim Cove. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 7 1/2 x 5 inches and the grey matting measures 11 1/8 x 13 3/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625752
(unknown) This print is of flying ducks. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 6 x 4 1/4 inches and the grey matting measures 9 3/8 x 11 1/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625751
(unknown) This print is of a city with a river flowing through it. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 6 1/2 x 5 inches and the linen matting measures 10 x 11 5/8 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625750
(unknown) This print is of a basket with flowers growing through it. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 7 1/2 x 6 inches and the tan matting measures 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625748
(unknown) This print is of a young lady. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 5 x 6 1/4 inches and the dark green matting measures 10 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625747
(unknown) This print is a winter scene of Notre Dame from along the Siene River. The publication and era is unknown. The print measures 5 1/4 x 8 inches and the linen matting measures 10 3/8 x 13 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625741
(unknown) This print is black ink of houses and trees. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches and the green matting measures 9 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625740
(unknown) This print entitled "La Devideuse" by Greuze is of a little girl with a basket of yarn and her kitten. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches and the green matting measures 9 1/2 x 11 5/8 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625737
(unknown) This print entitled "Summer" by Helen M. Turner and is of a lady with a parasail sitting outside. The publication and era is unknown. The prints measure 7 x 6 inches and the green matting measures 10 7/8 x 12 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625735
(unknown) This print is of whalers in a boat with a whale in the distance. The publication is unknown. The print measure 7 x 4 1/2 inches and the bluish/grey matting measures 9 7/8 x 12 1/2 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625734
(unknown) This print is of a lady with a bowl of flowers. The publication is unknown. The print measure 5 x 6 1/4 inches and the grey matting measures 10 1/2 x 11 7/8 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625706
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is a self-portrait "Newell Convers Wyeth". The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 x 6 1/2 inches and the dark grey matting measures 10 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625703
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is of a swashbucklers in a boat. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches and the tan matting measures 10 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625702
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is of an Eskimo with his dogs and sleigh. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches and the tan matting measures 10 1/2 x 11 7/8 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625699
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is of a colonial men. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches and the burnt orange matting measures 10 1/4 x 12 7/8 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625697
(unknown) This print by N. C. Wyeth is entitled "Christmas Morning" is of a father and son shoveling snow. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches and the tan matting measures 10 x 12 1/8 inches. Very nice condition.
'Newsies'...
Item #625689
(unknown) This print by Anna Whelan Betts is entitled "Easter in Paris" is a lady sitting among beautiful flowers. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches and the tan matting measures 11 x 13 3/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625680
(unknown) This print is entitled "The Captain's Walk" is of a lady with an spyglass on a rooftop. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 x 8 inches and the brown matting measures 10 x 13inches. Very nice condition.
Ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson...
Item #625677
(unknown) This is an ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson of a lady artist. The print measure 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches and the grey matting measures 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625675
(unknown) This is a lot of two matted colored prints from unknown publications and time era. The prints are of a man and a woman. The prints measure 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches and the beige matting measures 7 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Item #625658
(unknown) circa 1922 and 1923 This is a lot of thirteen single-page advertisements from various publications measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, all in nice condition. Suitable for framing.
Item #625657
(unknown) circa 1922 and 1923 This is a lot of thirteen single-page advertisements from various publications measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, all in nice condition. Suitable for framing.
Item #625655
(unknown) circa 1922 and 1923 This is a lot of fourteen single-page advertisements from various publications measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, all in nice condition. Suitable for framing.
Item #625499
(unknown) circa 1922 and 1923 This is a lot of fourteen single-page advertisements from various publications measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, all in nice condition. Suitable for framing.
2nd-rate (Used) Clear Storage Pocket (LARGE)...
Item #621917
Second-rate (used) Large Mylar Clear Storage Pocket - approximately 23 1/2 x 18 inches...We have an assortment of used storage pockets which have minor defects due to being used. They are not damaged, but are not new.
2nd-rate Storage Portfolio (Medium)...
Item #621915
Second-rate Medium Storage Portfolio - approximately 17 x 12.5 inches...We have an assortment of portfolios which have minor defects (small scratches, dimples, glue yellowing, etc.) making them not fully first-rate. They are being offered at below 50% of retail value.
Note: The S&H for this heavy storage option is $13 for the first portfolio, and $2 for each additional portfolio ordered... See More
2nd-rate Storage Portfolio (LARGE)...
Item #621914
Second-rate Large Storage Portfolio - approximately 24.5 x 18.5 inches...We have an assortment of portfolios which have minor defects (small scratches, dimples, glue yellowing, etc.) making them not fully first-rate. They are being offered at below 50% of retail value.
Note: The S&H for this heavy storage option is $16 for the first portfolio, and $3 for each additional portfolio ordere... See More
Item #619941
September 13, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Sept. 13, 1800 Although there are some news tidbits, there is much literary content. Four pages, loss to a lower corner affects 2 words on the ftpg., minor upper corner loss, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches.
Christopher Columbus...
Item #614980
May 30, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1868 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Columbus Explaining His Discovery of America to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella", which is also the cover page of the issue.
This measures approximately 10.75 x 15.75 inches and is in very nice condition.
Russo-Turkish War begins...
Item #608243
April 25, 1877
CELVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, April 25, 1877
* Russo-Turkish War begins
* Russian vs. Ottoman Empires
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "FOREIGN" "Russia Declares Herself in a State of War with Turkey" "Turkish Troops well Armed, Clothed, and in Good Spirits&quo... See More
Henry Flipper embezzlement trial...
Item #608240
December 9, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 9, 1881
* Henry Ossian Flipper
* 1st West Point African American graduate
* Embezzlement trial ends
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "End of the Flipper Trial" See image for text here.
Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, good co... See More
Prehistoric man found in Kansas....
Item #608218
August 4, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 4, 1881
* Prehistoric Man findings
* Big Blue River - Kansas
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "On The Big Blue" "Hunting for the Traces of Prehistoric Man on the Plains of Kansas" and more. See images for text here.
Complete in 10 pages, minor... See More
Blue Cut train robbery...
Item #608216
July 6, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 6, 1881
* President James Garfield shot (2nd report)
* Charles Guiteau - the assassin
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The Front page has an article headed: "GOOD NEWS" "Comparative Happiness at the Capital" "President Garfield's Condition Continues Favorable" &... See More
John Wilkes Booth.... Isaac Kalloch...
Item #608211
August 25, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 25 25, 1879
* Isaac Smith Kallock murder attempt
* San Francisco mayor election race
* The hunt for John Wilkes Booth story
The front page has an article headed: "THE MOB'S MASTER" "De Young's Fate Dependent on Kalloch's Recovery" "The Complete Details of the Tragedy" Lengthy text here. More on page 7 with... See More
Doc Middleton gang...
Item #608199
July 25, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 25, 1879
* Doc Middleton gang
* Outlaws - horse thieves
The front page has an article headed: "A Battle With Desperadoes" See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, otherwise nice condition.
Spiritualism...
Item #608198
July 18, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 18, 1879
* Spiritualism
The back page has an article headed: "Satan And Spiritualism" "One and the Same Thing, According to an Evangelist" "The Subject Viewed from a Scriptural Stand-point" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, otherwise n... See More
Negro lynching...
Item #608196
July 9, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 9, 1879
* Huntington - West Virginia
* Negro lynching
Page 3 has an article headed: "Hanged To An Elm Tree" "Judge Lynch Holds Court in West Virginia" "Mort Lee Strangled by a Merciless Mob" "The Officers Unable to Save Their Prisoner" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
Union County, North Carolina Negro lynching....
Item #608193
July 4, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 4, 1879
* Thomas Edison - telephone
* Menlo Park, New Jersey
Page 2 has an article headed: "Edison's New Telephone" "The Inventor's Latest Machine Exhibited at Menlo Park" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, otherwise nice condition.... See More
Early Cricket...
Item #608192
September 28, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 28, 1859
* International cricket match tour
* Montreal, Quebec
* Pre Civil War era
The front page has a report on the International cricket match in Montreal headed: "The Great Cricket Match" "Match Between the Eleven of England and Twenty-two of Canada...." Text takes up two full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice c... See More
Bismarck Grove, Kansas old settlers' meeting......
Item #608181
September 16, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 16, 1879
* Bismarck Grove KS Kansas
* Old Settlers' Meeting
Page 3 has an article headed: "KANSAS OLD TIMERS" "Thousands of the Oldest Settlers at Bismarck Grove" "The Celebration a Success in all Respects" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
Cabul massacre...
Item #608171
September 8, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 8, 1879
* Second Anglo-Afghan War
* Cabul massacre - Afghanistan
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A BLOODY BUTCHERY" "The Slaughter of the British at Cabul" "Thousands of Cut-throats Surround the Embassy" and more. See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty...
Item #608161
October 15, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 15, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty
Page 5 has one column headlines that include: "Guiteau Arraigned" "The Arch-Assassin Enters a Plea of Not Guilty" and more. (see) Text takes up 2 full columns. 1st report coverage on Charles Guiteau pleading not guilty for the assassination of Presid... See More
The great fires, and the Ku Klux Klan...
Item #608153
October 13, 1871
DAILY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1871 The ftpg. has column heads concerning the Chicago Fire as well as large fires in Michigan and Pishtego, Wisconsin. Also the top of the ftpg. has: "The Ku Klux War" "Proclamation by hte President" "Combinations & Conspiracies" "The South Carolina Kuklux Ordered to Disperse Within Five DAys & Su... See More
Tunica County, Mississippi race war...
Item #608139
August 12, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 12, 1874
* Austin, Mississippi
* Tunica County
* Race riot - war (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "A War Of Races In Mississippi" "The Town Of Austin Surrounded By Armed Negroes--The Whites Driven Into The Court-House--Several Negroes Killed And Wounded" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a... See More
A newspaper for the theater audience...
Item #608124
February 5, 1870
THE SEASON, New York, Feb. 5, 1870 A small-size newspaper of 4 pages obviously themed on the theater, with the entire filled with ads & various articles (& more ads) inside.
Measures 10 3/4 by 14 1/2, ornate masthead, very nice condition.
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