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  • The Philadelphia Collection II
    Item #206229
    (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... Read full description  
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  • The Philadelphia Collection I
    Item #206228
    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... Read full description  
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  • British to attack Philadelphia...  John Hancock... Creating battalions...
    Item #715771
    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... Read full description  
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  • Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
    Item #696414
    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... Read full description  
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  • 1910 Philadelphia general strike & riot...
    Item #685285
    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... Read full description  
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  • Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants...
    Item #571950
    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"... Read full description  
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  • Baseball's very first pennant race won by Philadelphia...  Mormons...   Ku Klux Klan...
    Item #707061
    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... Read full description  
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  • Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants...
    Item #566041
    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... Read full description  
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  • Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants...
    Item #550362
    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... Read full description  
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  • Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles...
    Item #560086
    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'".

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  • Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions...
    Item #654647
    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... Read full description  
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665583
    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.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665566
    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.
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  • Baker Bowl in Philadelphia last MLB game...
    Item #600759
    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. 

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  • Springfield, Massachusetts... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
    Item #614084
    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... Read full description  
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  • The 1914 World Series: Boston Braves vs. Philadelphia Athletics...
    Item #698591
    THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, October 8 - 10, 12-13, 1914  

    * Boston Braves (Atlanta)
    * Philadelphia Athletics
    * World Series of baseball
    * Complete set for all games


    This is a five-issue set (the 11th was a Sunday, no issue was printed) covering the 1914 World Series between the Boston Braves and... Read full description  
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665585
    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.
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  • Philadelphia Phillies in 1950 pennant...
    Item #566729
    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... Read full description  
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  • 1st legal Sunday baseball in Philadelphia....
    Item #566783
    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... Read full description  
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  •  - 1863 Philadelphia & Tennessee...

    Item #213775
    THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 28, 1863  

    * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    * Battle at Corinth
    *

    This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting Civil War reports from the time... Read full description  
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  • A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
    Item #705078
    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... Read full description  
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  • Connie Mack receives "The Philadelphia Award".......
    Item #618537
    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.... Read full description  
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  • Selling 18th century land in Philadelphia...
    Item #594497
    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.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #705439
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1798  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.

    Item from our most recent catalog - #366 - released for May, 2026

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  • Early post Civil War baseball...     Philadelphia Athletics...
    Item #561999
    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... Read full description  
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  • Philadelphia Eagles win NFL football championship over Green Bay Packers...
    Item #641391
    FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 27, 1960

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


    The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Eagles Win First NFL Crown In 11 Years" with caption: "Pro Football" (see)
    1st report coverage on the... Read full description  
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  • Philadelphia Eagles win 1949 NFL football championship...
    Item #712537
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 19, 1949 

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


    The top of page 31 has a seven column heading: "Eagles Win Second Straight National Football League Title in Rain" with subheads, stats and two related photos. (see images) First report coverage on... Read full description  
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  • From Philadelphia, PA...
    Item #592781
    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.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665582
    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.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665581
    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.
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  • Philadelphia Warriors win the first NBA title...
    Item #675887
    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... Read full description  
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #698611
    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... Read full description  
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #705588
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 15, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the... Read full description  

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  • Philadelphia and the Centennial...
    Item #174042
    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... Read full description  
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  • Broad Street, Philadelphia...
    Item #173626
    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... Read full description  
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  • Cricket in Philadelphia...   The Cuban insurgents...
    Item #176238
    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,'... Read full description  
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  • The Great Whiskey Conflagration in Philadelphia...
    Item #173332
    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... Read full description  
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  • Bombs at Philadelphia's Bank....
    Item #177428
    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... Read full description  

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  • Philadelphia street characters...
    Item #174024
    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... Read full description  
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  • Fire-fighting scene, Philadelphia...   Chicago River tunnel...
    Item #173274
    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... Read full description  

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  • Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...   The Philadelphia Library...
    Item #173330
    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... Read full description  
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  • 1861 Civil War...  Philadelphia...
    Item #591120
    THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 31, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Gen. McClellan Commanding Strict Discipline" "From Harper's Ferry" "General Banks Being Rapidly Reinforced" "From Richmond Va." "From Missouri" "Resignation of a Rebel General" "Conflagration at Pittsburg" and more.
    Eight pages, minor... Read full description  
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  • 1861 Philadelphia...  Civil War....
    Item #588465
    PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 2, 1861  Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "General McClellan's Position" "The Death of Filibuster General Wheat" "From General Rosecranz's Division" "A 'Wise' Retreat of a Rebel Leader" "The Kanawha Valley Free From Rebels" & more.
    Eight pages, some foxing near the central fold, generally nice condition.
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  • Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
    Item #650691
    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... Read full description  
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  • Bi-Centennial Celebration of Philadelphia... President Arthur...
    Item #649012
    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.
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  • 1931 Philadelphia Athletics World Series...
    Item #642314
    THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1931

    * Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    * World Series of baseball (game 6)


    The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "MACKS WIN, 8-1; TYING SERIES AT 3-ALL" with subheads and inning by inning description. (see) Nice for display.
    Complete in 26 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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  • Philadelphia Phillies...
    Item #660931
    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.
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  • Scenes from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition...
    Item #636366
    THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 13, 1876  

    * Centennial International Exposition
    * 1st ever World's Fair prints


    The full front page is a print; "Opening of the American Centennial Festival Exhibition: A Street in Philadelphia" showing Indians & others. Two more pages of prints of the Centennial. Many other prints... Read full description  
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  • The Bahamas, St. Augustine, Oakland... Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia...
    Item #649011
    FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 11, 1878  The ftpg. shows: "President Hayes...A Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia". Inside ha a full page of 4 scenes of: "...From Lathrop, on the Central Pacific Railroad to Oakland, in San Francisco Bay" & a fullpg. with 7 scenes of: "Incidents of a Trip from New York to Nassau & Havana...& Military Post of St. Augustine, Florida".
    Sixteen pages, in very good condition.
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  • Huge eagle in the masthead...  Philadelphia, 1811...
    Item #688349
    COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 5, 1811 

    * Great heraldic eagle masthead engraving

    See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. The ftpg. has various "Foreign Intelligence" including: "Confirmation of Massena's Defeat" with more news &... Read full description  
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