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(6) Harper's Weekly, various dates from July 21, 1877 through January 28, 1899. This is a six issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This is another great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, early U.S. architecture, or U.S. history.

The individual issues are described as:

Harper's WEEKLY, July 21,

Harper's Weekly, various dates from September 1, 1866 through November 18, 1876. This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.  This is a great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, early U.S. architecture, or U.S. history.

This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 1790

• United States Congress meets for 1st time
• Temporary nation's capital in Philadelphia

Page 3 has an article on the first meeting of Congress on December 6, 1790 at the temporary capital at Philadelphia since it's move from New York City. "...Monday last being the day appointed for the meeting of the National legislature, in this city, now the seat of government of the United States, thirty-one members of the House of Representatives

SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 30, 1876

• Centennial Exposition
• Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Hard to find in undamaged condition

This is a huge foldout print captioned: "The Centennial---Balloon View Of The Grounds" which gives a terrific overview of it and showing Philadelphia in the background.  Rarely do such large, foldout prints from Harper's Weekly survive intact, as they were typically removed for their displayability or damaged after many years of folding and unfolding

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1776

• Rare Revolutionary War era title
• Tory issue from Pennsylvania
• Great year to have (1776)

(editor's copy) This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page has a very detailed "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave named Caesar. Page 2 has a report concerning an expedition into the western portion of what

WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, March 17, 1804

• First Barbary War - Tripolitan
• Frigate USS Philadelphia captured

Page 3 has an historic report: "Loss Of The U.S. Frigate Philadelphia, Capt. Bainbridge". The report begins: "We are sorry to say that the above-mentioned frigate has been lost on the coast of Tripoli & the officers & crew, we fear, condemned to slavery..." and what followed are additional naval reports.
This was a notable event during the First Barbary War. The internet has much on the

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1798

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Beginning on page 1 and carrying over to page 2 are the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

Background: Philadelphia’s decade as the temporary capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800 was a vital period

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787

• Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States

This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created.
Comments from the Library Company of Philadelphia note that it cannot be definitively determined which of these two publications was the first to print, but

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 22, 1910

• Philadelphia general strike (1910)
• Trolley workers labor strike & riot

The front page has a nice banner headline: "100,000 MEN IN PHILADELPHIA ARE ORDERED OUT ON STRIKE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine,

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 29, 1947

• Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
• NFL championship title game

This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 8: "Cardinals Win Pro Grid Title On 'Fast Break'".

Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The 1947 National Football League

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1985

• MOVE - Black liberation advocate organization - cult ?
• Cobbs Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia bombing

The front page has a banner headline: "Warning From Cult Reported" with subhead and photo. Coverage continues inside with another related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, very light toning along the central fold, nice condition.

Background: The 1985 MOVE bombing stands out as a extraordinarily rare and unprecedented event in

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 17, 1911

• Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants
• World Series
• Eddie Collins, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on  the front page that include: "BAKER HERO OF GAME" "HOME RUN BEATS GIANTS" "PLANK HAS THE, BAFFLED" and more.

Continues on page 2 with a photo of Eddie Collins and box scores.

Other news of the day throughout.

This issue has some margin wear and tear but no text loss, otherwise good.

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 26, 1911

• Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants
• World Series
• Eddie Collins, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on  the front page that include:

• GIANTS GAME IN 10TH
• HEAVY HITTING DOES IT
• Doyle Fails To Touch Plate

and more with box scores. reporting continues onto page 2.

Usual browning with little spine wear. Should be handled with care.

In the 1911 World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics beat

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 25, 1911

• Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants - World Series
• Eddie Collins, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on  the front page that include: "GIANTS AGAIN TUMBLE" "MATHEWSON POUNDED HARD" "BENDER CUNNING AFTER START" and more. Reporting continues onto page 2 with box scores and photo of Chief Bender. (see)

Usual browning with little some wear. Should be handled with care.

In the 1911 World

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 19, 1949

• Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
• NFL pro football championship title game

Page 28 has a six column heading: "Eagles Dunk Rams in Mud, 14-0, Keep Title" with subheads related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The December 19, 1949 edition of The Detroit Free Press captures a defining moment in pro football history: the

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1930

• Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
• St. Louis Cardinals
• World Series final game

This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Athletics Win World Series Taking Fourth Victory Over Cardinals, 7-1; Simmons and Dykes Belt Homers," with subhead and inning by inning recap also on the front page.

Other news of the day throughout. Some binding holes along the spine with little browning around the margins, otherwise good.

THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, December 27, 1960

• Philadelphia Eagles win vs. Green Bay Packers
• NFL football championship title game

The top of page 5 has a four column heading: "Eagles Lose Coach and Star" with lead-in: "Championship Win, But" (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The 1960 NFL Championship Game, played on Monday, December 26, at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, stands as a landmark clash in football history.

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 31, 1871

• National Association of Professional Baseball Players
• End of inaugural season w/ Philadelphia Athletics (winner)

Page 5 has a small yet historically significant report of the very first pennant race  in professional baseball, some five years before the formal organization of the first professional league.

Headed: "Base-Ball--The Whip-Pennant Won by the Athletic Club of Philadelphia" with a brief report.

The front page has: "Great Stampede of the Ku-klux

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1753  Near the back is a terrific--yet inconspicuous--report which is part of various news items under the heading: "America" and dateline of Philadelphia, June 7.
It reads: "Last week was raised and fixed, in the State-House Steeple, the great bell, weighing 2080 lb. cast here, with this inscription, 'Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, to the inhabitants thereof'".
This is how they reported the installation of which would become known as the

GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1796

• Rare 18th century American publication

A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Page 3 has a chart of election results for President & Vice President, by county in Penna. And a note that: "...informed that the returns of

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 5, 1798

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796, in which the Charge of Speculation Against Alexander Hamilton, Late

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 1, 1938

• Baker Bowl last game
• Philadelphia Phillies
• MLB baseball

The sport's section (page 28) has one column headlines: "Giants' Heaviest Barrage of Year Sinks Phils, 14-1" "Bang Out 19 Hits for 29 Bases; Now Lead by Four Games" with box scores.

Though not mentioned, coverage of the very last MLB game ever played at the 51-year old Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies team decided after the game to move down the street to rent the

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, October 2, 1950

• Philadelphia Phillies win National League pennant
• The Whiz Kids
• MLB baseball

This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Sisler's Homer Gives Phillies First League Pennant In 35 Years".

Tells of the Philadelphia Phillies winning the National League pennant for the MLB baseball 1950 season.

This issue has a damaged front page which is unrelated to the mentioned report though make this issue disfigured regardless

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 23, 1947

• Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State)
• Wins the 1st NBA basketball title

The sport's section (Page 14) has a brief and discrete report at the bottom of the page headed: "Philadelphia Bags BAA Crown" (see) I assume the small report here is because basketball wasn't a popular sport at the time. It is what it is, still a 1st report though.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, 1831-1835  (sample issue). A nice antebellum period newspaper from Philadelphia, PA. The 4 page issues have multiple folds with some wear and/or browning at the folds, but are not pulpish or heavily stained. News of the day and period advertising throughout.The image shows an example of what you will receive.

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1792  Page 2 has an illustration of "Thirty-Six Lots of Ground" to be sold in Philadelphia, bounded by Spruce, Madison, & Twelfth Streets, as well as Twenty-Feet Alley. Other news of the day and many ads, including a back page "War Department" notice signed by: H. Knox, Secretary at War.
Four pages, nice condition.

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; half-page  "Turner's Falls, on the Connecticut River"; "The Bosphorus" includes two illustrations. Additional illustrations, articles and advertisements are

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1930.

• Cornelius McGillicuddy (Connie Mack)
• Wins "The Philadelphia Award"
• Baseball manager for the Athletics

The front page has two column heading: "Connie Mack Wins Philadelphia Award For Most Outstanding Service' to the City" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 17, 1867

• Early post Civil war baseball
• Philadelphia Athletics

Page 2 has a report headed: "Out-Doors Sports" "Base Ball--Athletic of Philadelphia, vs. Atlantic, of Brooklyn" with reports on 2 games (see). The first notes:

• It is not an over-estimate in placing the assemblage at 20,000 gathered at the Union Ball Grounds yesterday to witness the most eventful & exciting contest yet played this season... (see).

Other news of the day, complete in 8 pages,

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 7, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Pages 2 & 3 have much reporting from Congress. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States" listing the various cities for delivery by state.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 15, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 2 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 13, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1934  This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 22: "Phils Defeat Athletics, 8-1 in Inaugural Of Legal Sunday Baseball in Pennsylvania" with box scores. (see)

Tells of the very first legal MLB baseball game in Philadelphia on a Sunday. This was an exhibition game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Athletics at Shibe Park. See photos for text. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 9, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 14, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with the latest reports from Congress. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1797

• Rare 18th century short-lived publication

A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year. Various news reports and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Background: Published in Philadelphia during its tenure as the nation's capital, this January 30, 1797 issue of The New World is an exceptionally scarce piece of

Theater broadside for the presentation of several shows from 1833. Note that: "Mr. Booth" will appear in the tragedy "Apostate", and then again will appear in "Rhyme & Reason".
This would be Junius Brutus Booth, father to John Wilkes Booth. This was the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, founded in 1808, and is the oldest operating theater in America. Julius Booth, John Wilkes' brother, would appear here in 1863.
Measures 5 1/2 by 17 1/2 inches, blank on the reverse, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1876  Nice full front page Thomas Nast: 'Columbia, Beware Of Harboring A Viper In Your Bosom'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Philadelphia - From the West End Of Callowhill St. Bridge' is displayable. Full page on the 'Centennial' in Philadelphia.' Full page of 6 scenes and text: 'The Andes & The Amazon'.  1/4 page portrait of 'The Hon. Edwards Pierrepont.'
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1872  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Stand By Your Guns, Men!" plus another fullpg. inside: "Played Out!".
Doublepage centerfold: "The National Republican Convention in Session, Phila.". A full page print: "Broad St., Phila." is a good street scene.
Complete in 16 pages.
Note:  The four panel supplement, "Bird's-Eye View of Philadelphia" is hard to find, and is not included with this issue.  However, if desired, please be in touch to check

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1897  Full front page illus. of "The Situation in Eastern Turkey." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Players in the International Chess Match Between the British of commons and the United States House of Representatives." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Scenes at the Launc;h of the 'Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse,' the Largest Ship in the World."
Full pg. of illus. of "With the Cuban Insurgents - The Battle of La Majagua." Full pg. illus. of "Irrigation in Colorado -

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1869  This issue features a great full front page of the 'Great Whiskey Conflagration in Philadelphia, on the Night of August 4, 1869' shows firemen fighting a fire.  There are four small illustrations showing the phases on "The Eclipse." There is a half page illustration 'Harvesting on the Battlefield of Bull Run'. A full page consist of text and 6 illustrations on the climb up Mt. Washington. Great full page illustrations are 'The Sail Boat' and "Hen

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1869 The front page features a halfpage illustration of "The New Mercantile Library Building, Philadelphia." Also, two small illustrations of the "Medal Presented to Midshipman T. B. M. Mason by the Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York." Inside is a nearly full page illustration is of "Henry Wadsworth Longfellow," three one-third page illustrations entitled "Cable House, Rouse's Hummock, Duxbury, Massachusetts," "Landing of the French Cable at

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration of 'Great Fire in Philadelphia - Destruction of Caldwell's Jewelry Establishment on Chestnut Street' shows a large building in flames, with a fire engine and fire fighters. Inside is 'The Chicago River Tunnel' which shows 5 views. 'View of the New Hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio' also has an accompanying article. 'Little Street Peddlers Before the Commissioners of Charity, New York City', 'The Franking

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1907   There is a front page illustration, "May Learn a Few Points From His Uncle Before Long" by W. A. Rogers. There are many photos of "The Bomb-Throwing Outrage in Philadelphia's Richest Bank"; "The Miner Who was Entombed for Sixteen Days" and there is a double page illustrations of "Celebrating the Discovery of the Hudson River--The Proposed Tercentennial Exposition" by H. M. Pettit and a full page illustration of "The Village Post-Office--Her Letter"

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1876  Front full page illustration of "The Lexington of the Sea."
2/3 page illustration of "The Phul-Bagh, or Flower Garden Palace, Gwalior, India."; Two full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "The Haunted House; or, the 'Murdered' Rag Baby Will Not Be Still" and "The Reign of the Press."; Full page illustration of "Philadelphia Street Characters."; 2/3 page illustration of "Cross Purposes." (Pig).
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and

SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 23, 1980

• Angelo Bruno assassination (1st report)
• Philadelphia crime family mob boss
• Sicilian-American mobster - gangsters

The top of page 12 has a banner heading: "Crowd Cheers death of crime boss Bruno" with small photo. (see images) A somewhat infamous photo of Bruno inside a car, shot in the mouth, made it's way in a few publications.
Complete Sunday edition with 148 pages, minor margin wear, generally very nice.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 12, 1989

• Mike Schmidt retires from baseball.

This issue features the retirement of Michael Jack Schmidt, super-star 3rd-basemen for the Philadelphia Phillies (and now a member of the Hall of Fame).

This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in nice, clean condition. See images for details.

THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 10, 1724  The front page has a report from Philadelphia mentioning: "...a violent Hurricane in that Country...in the Great Valley, where it tore up the Trees by the Roots..." and a bit more. The back of the issue is comprised of various advertisements.
Two nice engravings in the masthead make this a very displayable newspaper.
Complete as a single sheet issue 8 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, in nice condition.

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPTIAL, October 15, 1929, from Topeka, Kansas. Column headline "Macks' Bats Sound Taps For Bruins" with subhead "Staging a Sensational Ninth Inning Rally, Philadelphia Athletics Win World's Championship, Defeating Cubs 3 to 2 - Snatch Victory From Defeat" along with an article "How a President Acts At World Series Game" with subhead "Altho Showing No Partiality, Hoover's Eyes Sparkle And He Jumps to His Feet at Critical Moments of Classic Battle". This is a full issue and has

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 28, 1882  The full front page is a print of: "President Arthur Registering as a Voter...". Among the many prints inside are: "The Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of Philadelphia..." with a related doublepg. centerfold (see); a full page print: "Texas--Herders Driving Their Sheep Menaced by a Prairie Fire". Other prints as well.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.