Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Early Baseball... New Jersey Convention... "dead ball" favored...
Item #658740
November 10, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, November 10, 1870 On page 3 under "Base-Ball" is a report: "The New-Jersey Base-Ball Convention--Officers and Committees."
This report about the fourth annual Convention includes a list of the various clubs and their respective delegates who attended the convention, as well as the names of the new officers who were elected (at the convention).
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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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* 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
Seward's Folly... Purchase of Alaska...
Item #658707
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida NY April 15, 1867.
* Seward's Folly
* United States purchases Alaska
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition, contains news of the day and stories. The back page has a interesting report on the purchase by America of what we know now as Alaska from Russia.
* Seward's Folly
* United States purchases Alaska
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition, contains news of the day and stories. The back page has a interesting report on the purchase by America of what we know now as Alaska from Russia.
A 1905 school newspaper from Scotland, PA...
Item #658704
September 14, 1905
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pa., Sept. 14, 1905 Ftpg. has a nice 5 by 8 inch photo of the "Scotland School Base-Ball Team". Players are wearing neat period uniforms that feature pointed collar jerseys that lace up the front. Also present is an interesting article regarding Captain Wirz, and the Andersonville Prison atrocities.
Small-folio size, 4 pgs., on slick paper.
High Resolution Images... 600dpi...
Fairmount buries its hometown celebrity: James Dean...
Item #658407
October 13, 1955
High Resolution Images of: THE FAIRMOUNT NEWS, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1955
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you with a 600dpi image of the entire front page, the top-half of the front page, and a close-up of the image.
The original issue is ... See More
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
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #657913
March 23, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE ["The Traveling News Messenger"] Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 23, 1836 A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the quite large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news, hence the title.
Four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition.
Gen. McClellan nominated for President... Surrender of Fort Morgan, Alabama...
Item #657841
September 01, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 1, 1864
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHICAGO CONVENTION" "McClellan Nominated for President" "A Peace Horse and A
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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 03, 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 01, 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.
Civil War map - Corinth, Mississippi.....
Item #657802
October 06, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 6, 1862.
* Pittsburg, Tennessee
* Monterey, Tennessee
* Purdy, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
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This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
1916 color print of multiple locomotives...
Item #657742
July 01, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, July 1, 1916 The cover has a wonderful and highly displayable color cover of a set of three trains, as seen from the point of view of a 4th locomotive's engineer, with steam rising in the foreground. The print shows passengers standing at the back of the caboose of one of the trains the locomotive is trailing. Additional unrelated prints (automotive ads, ... See More
World War I themed illustration by Fortunino Matania...
Item #657738
August 26, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1915 The front page of this issue has a WWI-themed, color illustration: "Nosing Shells," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. The inside of the issue includes "A Day With French Soldiers at the Front"; "Our Greatest Exposition at a Glance Triumphs of the Builder's Art"; "Pictorial Digest of the World... See More
"Cut and Thrust," by Fortunino Matania...
Item #657736
August 19, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated August 19, 1915.
The front page of this issue is a dramatic, WWI-themed, color illustration: "Cut and Thrust," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania. This issue also includes "'War and Its Results Shown in Photographs"; "Foreign San Francisco"; "British Women Demand part in War"; "Pictorial Digest ... See More
Item #657735
February 11, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated February 11, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Truce of the Storm King," it being a WWI-themed color illustration by George D. Dannenberg. Also included are: "Scenes from the Great War Pictured by Special Artists"; "French and Germans on Two Battle Lines"; "Pictorial Digest of the Wor... See More
The Vanderbilt International Cup...
Item #657734
October 22, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 22, 1904
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Tasmanian Dasure
This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day accompanied by text, which include: The Vanderbilt International Cup Contest", "Steel Training Ship "Cumberland", Recently Launched at Boston Navy Yard", "Battleship "Ge
Early flight... The Curzon Bridge over The Ganges River...
Item #657733
September 26, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 26, 1908 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height," "The Construction of the West Aeroplane," "The Narrowing of the Ganges and Construction of the Curzon Bridge," and "Car Fen
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Very early on the motion picture industry...
Item #657732
July 16, 1921
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1921
The entire ftpg. is an interesting illustration captioned: "Reproducing the Naval Battle of Jutland for the Motion Picture Screen." with a related article within the issue. This is a early pictorial from the infancy of the motion picture industry. For any collection which related to early movies and motion pictures, this is a nice, displaya... See More
All Metal Diving Suit...
Item #657731
August 22, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 22, 1914
The front cover of the issue is entitled "A Week's Rations for the German Army". Within the issue is "An All Metal Diving Suit"; "this Month's Total Eclipse of the Sun"; "Glimpses of the European Fighting Machinery Now in Action"; "Russia's Giant War Flyers" and many more art... See More
First attempt to fly across the English Channel... Baseball at night...
Item #657730
July 31, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1909
* First attempt to fly across the English Channel
* Early airplane - aviation
The front page has two halfpg. photos: "The First Attempt to Fly Across The English Channel." The top photo shows Hubert Latham in flight above the English Channel, & the other Latham taking off from the cliff at Sangatte, France (see). There is a report i... See More
Pre-Stock Market Crash reports...
Item #657597
October 17, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 17, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929 beginning ?
* Pre initial great collapse
The front page has a one column heading: "Stock Selling Wave Washes 2 Billion In Quoted Values Away" (see)
Complete with all 48 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such.... See More
Andrew Jackson... Nullication Proclamation...
Item #657338
December 15, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 15, 1832 The key and historically significant content within this issue is the entire text of President Andrew Jackson's Nullification Proclamation, starting on page 12, and ending with his signature, Andrew Jackson on the back page.
The Nullification Proclamation disputed a state's right to nullify a federal law, an issue in South Car... See More
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
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Outlaw lynching....
Item #656840
December 11, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 11, 1880
* Belleville NV Nevada (ghost town)
* Outlaw - desperado lynching
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "LED OUT AND LYNCHED" "The Career of a Notorious Ruffian Cut Short"" "Hanged by a Mob for Committing a Brutal Murder&q... See More
Battle of Savannah... Captain Cook...
Item #653341
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1780 * Siege of Savannah - Georgia
* Benjamin Lincoln letter
* Captain James Cook - South Seas
Near the back is a section headed: "Advices Received from America" which includes: "Gen. Lincoln's Letter to Congress on the defeat of the combined Army before Georgia" with a dateline of Charleston, Oct. 22, 1779. This... See More
A nice set for a science enthusiast...
Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
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Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
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An eighty year span of news from England...
Item #649310
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Each is complete, but may exclude plates/maps (if called for). Nice condition.
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Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More
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Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 07, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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