Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #637724
July 01, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #637723
February 08, 1893
PUCK, New York, Feb. 8, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
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Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #637722
January 11, 1893
PUCK, New York, Jan. 11, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
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General Taylor & the Mexican War...
Item #637704
February 02, 1847
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847 The ftpg. has: "The Executive and the Army" concerning General Taylor (see). Page 2 has more content concerning General Taylor and the Mexican War, plus: "Arrival of the Remains of the Heroes of Monterey--Military Escorts--Departure of the Remains of Capt. Boyle..." and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #637694
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.There are various prints within ... See More
Inauguration and death of Pope John XXIII...
Item #637653
November 05, 1958
IL MESSAGGERO, Rome, Italy, a pair of issues dated Nov. 5, 1958
* Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the "Pope of the people"
* Pope John XXIII papal inauguration & death reports
and June 4, 1963 The first issue has considerable reporting on the inauguration of Pope John XXIII as Pope, and the latter issue of the same title reports his death. Great to have both reports in t... See More
Military punishments...
Item #637526
November 19, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 19, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The front page has: "The Campaign In The Shenandoah" "The Campaign In Virginia" and "The Campaign in Georgia" which carries over to pg. 2. Other war r... See More
The President on his tour... Site for a Naval Depot...
Item #637426
June 11, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 11, 1817 Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to the selection of a proper site for a Naval Depot, ... See More
Founding of television...
Item #637289
February 04, 1927
NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1927
* Early television tests
* John Logie Baird
Page 6 has one column headlines that include: "GLASGOW LISTENS TO SOUND OF FACES" "Television Inventor Shows How Image of Every Substance Emits Distinctive Refrain" "Baird Describes Research" and more. See photos for text.
This was a very significant report concerning the foundi... 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
The new bridge at Keokuk, Iowa...
Item #637245
May 23, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 23, 1874 Among the prints within is a very nice, full page print: "Road & Railway Bridge Over the Mississippi, at Keokuk, Iowa". Other prints include: "McGinty's Picket Fence" "Improved Work Holder for Lathes" "The Albion Boiler" and more.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Ice boating on the Hudon River...
Item #637244
February 03, 1872
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 3, 1872 Within this issue is a 3/4 page illustration: "Ice Boating on the Hudson River" which would be very displayable. Other articles and illustrations include: "Fitt's New Road Steamer" "The Shaw & Justice Dead Stroke Power Hammer" and much more.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large s... See More
Death of General Garcia...
Item #637222
December 12, 1898
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 12, 1898 The front page announces: "GEN. GARCIA IS DEAD" "Great Cuban Patriot Carried Off by Pneumonia" and more subheads which also includes an illustration of General Calixto Garcia.
Also some column heads on the end of the Spanish-American War: "STRAIN IS OVER" "U.S. Peace Commissioners Satisfied With Their Work" "... See More
Ford's Theater... Andersonville... Yale's Commencement...
Item #637221
July 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1865
* Government to buy Ford's Theater ?
* Andersonville Prison - Henry Wirz
Page 5 has an item with small head: "Ford's Theater" concerning the possibility of the government buying it or renting it (see). Also on pg. 5: "Base Ball" "Keystone of Philadelphia vs. Mutual of New York" with much text & a box score.
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The New York Fire Zouaves...
Item #172470
May 25, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1861 The full front page is a dramatic print: 'Willard's Hotel, Washington, Saved by the N.Y. Fire Zouaves' showing fireman battling the blaze.
Other prints within including a full page with 2 view of: "Camp Cameron, Georgetown, D.C.", a three-quarter page print: "Evening Parade at Fort Pickens--Col. Brown Announcing to His M... See More
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