Witnessing the birth of Bob Dylan's extraordinary career...
Item #702451
April 13, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 13, 1961
* Bob Dylan - Robert Allen Zimmerman
* Very 1st public performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village
An exceedingly significant newspaper which offers witness to the birth of the music career of the legendary Bob Dylan. And perhaps no better title exists for this content. Indeed, this notice may only hav... See More
Print of the Mormon city of Nauvoo...
Item #697683
July 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 22, 1854
* Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois view
* The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
* Mormons - Mormonism &n... See More
Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #696676
May 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851
* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the... See More
Very ornate masthead... Harvard University...
Item #695841
April 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 30, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "Chalk-Sunday in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland"; an early view of: "Harvard University Cambridge, Mass." "The Ship 'Bleroie Castle' i... See More
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #694921
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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
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
First Winslow Homer print in a periodical...
Item #689878
June 06, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 6, 1857
* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very first illustration in a periodical
This periodical was formatted much like Harper's Weekly but predated it by 6 years (started as Gleason's Pictorial).
Certainly the most significant print in this issue is that of: "Captain J. W. Watkins", significant because it was the very fir... See More
Death of Jackie Gleason in a L.A. paper...
Item #688932
June 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987
* Jackie Gleason death (1st report)
* American film T.V. comedian actor
* "The Honeymooners" Ralph Kramden
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Jackie Gleason, 'Great One' of Many Talents, Dies at 71" with photo. (see) Reporting continues inside with a "Honeymooners" scen... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #688002
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Ita... See More
Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...
Item #687919
December 25, 1858
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More
Early scenes of Indianapolis...
Item #685988
April 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 22, 1854 The ftpg. has an allegorical print of "April". Prints inside include: "The New Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina"; four prints of Indianapolis buildings including the "State House" & "Insane Hospital"; a back page print of "Market Square, Melbourne" and "Prince's Bridge, Melb... See More
Large and decorative masthead...
Item #684672
July 02, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859 The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".
A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large ... See More
Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...
Item #684668
August 06, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.
The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation.
The back pag... See More
Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...
Item #684666
July 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of Montebello. Also a print of: "the Late Hon. Rufus Choate".
Ot... See More
Decorative masthead, view of Naples & Mt. Vesuvius...
Item #684665
July 23, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".
Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the Late King of the Two Sicilies" "Occupation of Caste... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684663
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684662
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #683116
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More
Early California prints from the Gold Rush era...
Item #680960
November 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1852 Of interest is the nice page 4 half page print of: "Sutter's Mill With a View of Coloma, California" and the facing page half page print: "Mission of San Carlos, California".
There is a related article: "California Views" which mentions in part: "...This as the spot where the first discovery of gold was mad... See More
Patriotic & decorative masthead...
Item #680031
March 03, 1866
FLAG OF OUR UNION, Boston, March 3, 1866 This was a popular weekly which in the early 1850's claimed to have the largest circulation of any newspaper in the United States. It was begun by the famed publishers Gleason & Ballou, who lent their names to titles which were much like the later Harper's Weekly. Mostly literary content with a very ornate, displayable masthead.
Sixteen p... See More
Kate Gleason's death... The "Madame Curie of machine tools"...
Item #679341
January 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1933
* Catherine Anselm "Kate" Gleason death
* American engineer & businesswoman
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "KATE GLEASON, ENGINEER, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Kate Gleason, american engineer and businesswoman known both for being an accomplished woman in the predominan... See More
Short story by Horatio Alger... Rulers of the day...
Item #674861
January 07, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 7, 1854 Inside has a short story "written for Gleason's Pictorial" entitled: "The Veiled Mirror: Or, Pictures Of The New Year. By Horatio Alger, Jr." Quite early for Alger who was just twenty-two at the time.
The back page has a print showing variations of the: "New Regulation Uniform Of The New York Police" with a deta... See More
A fleet of U.S. men-of-war...
Item #674721
June 11, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859 The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War" showing the Susquehannah, the Saratoga, the St. Marys, the Supply, the Plymouth, the Perry, the Mississippi, and the Princeton.
Prints inside include: "Sheep Shearing i... See More
Two prints of early fine engines... Missions near San Antonio...
Item #673912
February 18, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1854 This was one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time as the famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857.
Perhaps the best prints of of early fine engines: "Hope Hose Carriage, of Philadelphia, at the Crystal Palace" and: "Representation of Fire Engine No. 38, of New York City".
Other prints include: "I... See More
One of the more decorative newspapers of the era...
Item #672826
May 07, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, May 7, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This is one of the more ornate & beautiful masthead, featuring a 3 masted ship with several embellishments.
The ftpg. shows: "Iron Bridge Across the Goomtee, at Lucknow, India" and: "Princess Frederick-William of Prussia & the Infant Prince".
Eight pages, nice, dis... See More
Prints of the new President and Vice President...
Item #663226
December 04, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1852 The ftpg. has text and portraits of: "Gen. Frank Pierce and Hon. William R. King, President & Vice President Elect of the United States".
Prints inside include a scene of "Third Street, Phila." and several prints of hunting dogs.
Sixteen pages, a British Museum inked stamp in the dateline, great condition.
A fleet of U.S. men-of-war...
Item #662977
June 11, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War".
Prints inside include: "Sheep Shearing in Australia" "Transport of Wool From the Blue Mountains, Australia" and two... See More
Portraits of various dog breeds...
Harlam River... Fishing... Lake George, New York...
Item #659736
September 23, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, September 23, 1854
* Images of various dog breeds
* View of Lake George, New York
This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in these issues give the public a sense of what was going on around America at the time. This particular issue has the follo... See More
1852 view of Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #659734
July 24, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 24, 1852
* Newport, Rhode Island prints
* Boston's asylum for the blind
Nice ftpg. portrait of Henry Clay seated at a chair with a dog resting on the floor, plus text. Two page article inside has nearly a halfpg. view of Newport, Rhode Island plus a "View Of the First Beach" and four smaller illus. of notable landmarks. Bkpg. has two ... See More
Boston sleighing...
Item #657936
February 26, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, February 26, 1859 The front page has an illustration "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria" with an accompanying article. Inside has a nice print of: "Sleighing Scene on Boston Neck" and "Cuban Volante, for Ladies in Fashionable Drives in the Paseo de Isabel, Havana" with articles on both. The bkpg. show... See More
Scenes of Indianapolis...
Item #654090
April 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 22, 1854 The ftpg. has an allegorical print of "April". Prints inside include: "The New Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina"; four prints of Indianapolis buildings including the "State House" & "Insane Hospital"; a back page print of "Market Square, Melbourne" and "Prince's Bridge, Melb... See More
Panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
Niblo's Garden... Interior views...
Item #651257
May 14, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 14, 1853
* Interior views of Niblo's Garden, Broadway, New York
* Multiple panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
This issue contains: "Views of the Interior of the Opera House at Niblo's Garden, New York," and the double-page centerfold "Grand Panoramic view of the West Side of Washington St., Boston, Massachu... See More
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #650691
September 03, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853 The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
Australia's gold fields...
Item #648611
January 08, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 8, 1853
* Early gold mining print
Half the ftpg: "View Of The Old Dutch Church at Sleepy Hollow, N.Y." Half page: "Off To The Diggins--Scene Illustrating The Gold Fields Of Australia" Nearly a halfpg: "View Of The City Of Providence" plus slightly smaller illus. of the Arcade, Railroad Depot, & Market Square, all in Prov... See More
Woodcut Newspaper... views of cities...
Item #647464
April 23, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 23, 1853
Two halfpg. illus. inside: " View Of the Main Street, Richmond, Virginia" & "Church Of St. James The Less, Near Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia". Nearly halfpg: "View Of The City Of Hartford, From The River--Showing An Old-Fashioned Steamboat". Almost a fullpg: "Madam Josephine Fortune Clofullia , The Bearde... See More
Scenes of West Point & the Military Academy...
Item #646377
May 07, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 7, 1853 Inside has several prints of West Point, captions including: "Interior View of Old Fort Putnam, at West Point, New York" "View from Fort Putnam...Looking Up the Hudson River" "View of the U.S. Military Academy & the New Barracks..." "Uniforms of the Cadets at the Military Academy..." plus two more. Also ... See More
With a print of Benedict Arnold...
Item #645953
June 20, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, June 20, 1863 The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Mostly filled with literary items including a ftpg. story: "The Omen-Ring, or The Traitor of the Revolution" which has a print showing Benedict Arnold. Another page has some tidbits relating to the Civil War.
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Early print of Pittsburgh...
Item #644513
April 30, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 30, 1853 The front page shows: "Representation of the Royal Guards, of Cincinnati, Ohio" Inside prints include: "View of the City of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania" (with textual description), "View of Indian Falls, near Cold Spring, New York", "New badge of the Boston Police" "View of Font Hill, Forrest Castle, at ... See More
Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...
Item #639845
August 06, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.
The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text on it, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation. The back page h... See More
"The Hustler" movie debut ad...
Item #635993
September 19, 1961
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, September 19, 1961
* "The Hustler" movie debut ad
* Paul Newman & Jackie Gleason
A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being a full back page advertisement for the upcoming movie "The Hustler", starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason. This famous film would make it's debut a week lat... See More
Very decorative masthead...
Item #633008
November 12, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Nov. 12, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise (see).
The front page has prints of: "Madam Novello, the Celebrated English Singer" and a: "View In Calcutta, East Indies"... See More
Dartmouth College... Mount Vernon...
Item #632838
October 29, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1853 The front page features a nice print of: "Mount Vernon, the Birthplace & Residence of George Washington" with related text. Among many prints inside are: "Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire with a nice article as well, and: "The Capitol of Rhode Island, at Newport"; a full page print: "Leviathan Clipper S... See More
See the masthead...
Item #630765
April 18, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, April 18, 1863 The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Although mostly filled with literary items there are some columns with news of the day, including Civil War-related items.
Sixteen pages, great condition.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands... fire engine...
Item #629761
April 10, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1852 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: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
View of Camp Seco, California...
Item #621300
December 24, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1853 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: "Camp Seco California" "Tonawanda, or Waite's Island, Niagara Riv
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Springfield, Massachusetts... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Item #614084
August 26, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 26, 1854 The front cover is a half-page "Philadelphia" which includes an illustration of William Penn and an accompanying article "City of Philadelphia". Inside the issue is a half-page "Don Pedro II., Emperor of Brazil"; an article "Springfield, Mass." which includes three illustrations; h
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Print of the oldest ship in the United States...
Item #613691
February 12, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Feb. 12, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
One of the more decorative front pages to be seen with the very ornate masthead (see), plus each page is bordered in a patriotic theme. The front page shows the: "New Post Office, Summer St., Boston" . Two other prints inside plus the back page shows: "Ship Maria, of New Bedfor... See More
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