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PUCK, New York, Jan. 24, 1883  

* Color political prints

Puck was a highly influential illustrated satirical magazine, famous for pioneering colorful political cartoons and sharp commentary on American politics, religion, and society. Founded by Joseph Keppler, the magazine used humor and elaborate chromolithographs to criticize corruption, political machines, monopolies, and cultural controversies. 
The key priunt is the doublepage centerfold cartoon “Gambling with Death,” which depicted a…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, June 21, 1862

* Memphis Tennessee

This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
 
* Interesting From Memphis
* Gen. Lew. Wallace in Command of the City
* Tyranny of Memphis Under Rebel Rule
* Interesting From Gen. Dix's Division
* Opening Of The Nansemond River
* Trade With New Orleans
* Important From The Peninsula
and much more.

This…

STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, March 14, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."

This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This also contains a few advertisements. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some marginal tears and minor wear. See photos for detail.

STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, May 23, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."

This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some marginal tears and minor wear. Page 5 does have a lower corner missing.  See photos for detail.

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 13, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration by A.B. Frost entitled "Charles O'Connor and Reverdy Johnson on the Louisiana Imbroglio." Other illustrations within the issue include "Horse Racing - The Finish"; "The Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia on Saturday Last"; and "The public Library of Kentucky".

Uncut and complete in 8 pages, measuring approximately 21 by 14 1/2 inches.…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 31, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 16 --- 'This Is One Of Those Things That No Fellah Can Find Out". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Late Earl of Zetland"; "New Fashions"; "Haydee from a Painting by M. Chaplin"; and "Summer from a Painting by M Veyrasset".

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins tears, lite staining…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, July 16, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 19 -- The Sun and The Shepherd". Other illustrations within the issue include "Ellis War"; "John Biglin"; "The French Section of the Vienna Exhibition" and "The Old Bachelor's Sorrows".

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins tears, lite staining and some folds in the issue. The prints within the…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 2, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Board of Police Commissioners". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Boston Fire of Friday Last"; "'Decoration Day' Illustrated" and "General Ronald McKensie, Leader of the Recent Raid Into Mexico".

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins tears, lite staining and some folds in the issue. The prints within…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 24, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "One Good turn Deserves Another" by A. B. Frost. Other illustrations within the issue include "Meeting of the Anthropological Congress at Stockholm, Sweden'; "Sketches at the Autumn Floral Exhibition Held at Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia"; "The French Mission to the Cambodian Ruins - Transporting Sculptures in the Rapids of the Prakan";…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 9, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Sketches at Central Park - No. 1 -- On the Bridle Path". Other illustrations within the issue include "Silver Service, Manufactured by Tiffany & Co., to be Presented by the United States Government to Each of the Arbitrators at Geneva"; and "Of Unsound Mind, Though Harmless".

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins tears,…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 17, 1881.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Opening of the Dramatic Season 1881 - 82". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Saxon Housewife in the middle Ages"; "A Letter for Papa"; "Sports of the Season"; and "Driving Sketches".

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins tears, lite staining and some folds in the issue. The prints within the issue are…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 22, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Proposed Reciprocity Treaty". Other illustrations within the issue include "Mr. Minot A. Osborn, Editor of the New Haven 'Register'"; "Procession of the Corpus Christi Festival from the Church of St. Stephen, Vienna"; "The Regatta of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia, on Wednesday and Thursday Last"; and "An Innocent Hint".

Uncut and 8…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 18, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "A Scene in the Pool-Room -- Selling the Entries for the Jerome Park Races". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Hint to Employers of Girls" by Bellew; "The Vessels of War Now in the Harbor, including the 'Juniata,' About to Sail in Search of the 'Polaris'"; and "The Coronation of Oscar II., the New King of Sweden".

Uncut and 8…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 16, 1874

The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The front page features an illustration entitled "Metropolitan Candidates for Official Prizes". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Foster Mother"; "The Phantom Carriage" and "The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins - Embarkation of Sculptures to the Sent to France".

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins tears, lite staining and some folds in…

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 27, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features a portrait of "George W Childs". Other illustrations within the issue include "Place for Holding Competitive Examinations at Pekin"; "Competing Student in his Cell"; "Gen. Sickles Congratulating the Spanish Ministry on the Establishment of the Republic"; and  "A Scene on the Slippery Streets Yesterday"

Uncut and 8 pages.Tattered and/or worn at the edges, margins…

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS SUPPLEMENT, from London, England, dated July 31, 1852. The Address to this issue indicates that this is "to be devoted exclusively to literature, the Fine Arts, Music, the Drama, and the general history and progress of Science, a few words in explanation of our design may be necessary."  This contains several illustrations. This is a complete uncut Supplement in 8 pages and has some scattered foxing. See photos for details.

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 7, 1873  The full frontpage is comprised of several illustrations and is entitled "'The Races' --- On the Road to Jerome Park." Inside the issue is a portrait style illustration of "Count Andrassy" which someone had tried to color the lapel of the suit coat and his eyes. "The King in Hyde Park" features six illustrations. Two half-page illustrations are "The Fashions" and "A Scene in Strawberry Time". This contains other articles and advertisements.

This is…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 13, 1867  The front page begins the coverage of "MISSISSIPPI INJUNCTION CASE - The Constitutionality of the Military Reconstruction Act Contested in the Supreme Court" and then continues to the page 8 for a total text length of 5 1/2 columns. This is verbiage mostly between Mr. O'Conor, Mr. Sharkey and The Chief-Justice. Other news and advertisements of the day are present.

This is an uncut issue in 8 pages measuring approximately 23.5 x 18.5 with a lite…

THE CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, Ohio, February 14, 1868 

* Alabama Negroes 
* Post Civil War 

The front page has one column headings that include: "CONGRESS" "Remonstrance From Alabama Whites Against Negro Rule" "Protection of American Citizens Abroad" and more.

Other news of the day throughout with many ads. Little foxing, uncut & unbound, generally nice. 8 pages.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 5, 1859  The front page of the issue features a large illustration of "Adam's Rope-Making Machine" with an associated article. Within the issue is "Hildreth & Bailey's Slitting Machine" and other various articles and advertisements.

This is complete in eight pages, unbound and uncut, with a small piece missing at the bottom of the spine margin, otherwise in very nice condition.

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 22, 1874 This issue carries numerous illustrations, including many pertaining to "the Terrible Calamity at Fall River, Massachusetts". Also included are "an Autumn Tour in Switzerland - Life on the Rhine Boat"; "The Catholic Pilgrimage to Pontigny"; "The Episcopal Academy of Connecticut Located at Cheshire" and the large frontpage "The Man on Horseback". Other stories and advertisements are included within.

This is complete in 8 pages, uncut, with some…

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1857  This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, primarily contains literary works along with some news of the day. There are some engravings including: "The Gloria Hill at Rio, from the Passeio Publico", "A Cruel Proscription", "The Shuttle-Cock Nuisance" as well as some illustration advertisements.

This is complete in eight pages, uncut, with some scattered lite foxing, otherwise in nice condition.

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 6, 1817  This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, carries reward notices on the front page for men who had deserted from the 6th U. S. Infantry. Also on the front page is an "act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen and marines who were lost in the United States' brig Epervier...". The backpage features an Act of Congress for the "sale and disposal of the lands of the United States south of Tennessee..."…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1862 

* First Battle of Winchester 
* Nathaniel Banks vs. Stonewall Jackson 
* Virginia, Map 

The front page has a very nice and very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Line Of Gen. Banks' Retreat Into Maryland" which includes Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Hagerstown, Fredericksburg & much in between (see photos). There are also nice one heads on the war including: "The Retreat of Gen. Banks", "The Retreat Conduced in a Most…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1862 

* Fredericksburg Virginia map
* Rappahannock River
* Yorktown - Old Point VA

The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Movement Of Gen. McDowell Against Fredericksburgh." Plus there are various one column heads: "Old Point & Yorktown" "Another Unpleasant Storm  on the Peninsula" "The Capture of Apalachicola" "Action of the Government Relative to Mr. Cameron's Arrest" and more.

Complete in eight pages, uncut, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1861

* Washington D.C & Memphis Tennessee

The issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports which includes the following small front page map: "The Defenses Of Washington".  Additional headlines within this issue include:  "THE SECESSION REBELLION", "Highly Important From Washington",  "Troops Under Orders for a Long March", "Entrenchments Being Thrown Up Outside of Alexandria", "Strength Of The Rebels At Memphis", and much more.
…

IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, September 1, 1877

* Rare title for the Midwest

News of the day with interesting advertisements throughout.
Complete in 8 pages, unbound & uncut, minor fold wear, generally in nice condition.

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 23, 1873  The front page as a report from Key West "The Agreement with Spain" with subhead "The Release of the Prisoners" "Their Sufferings and Destitution -- Insecurity of the Lives and Property of Americans At Santiago de Cuba". "The United States ship Pinta, Commander Garringe, arrived to-night from Santiago de Cuba with official reports for Admiral Scott in regard to the surrender of the Virginius prisoners, which took place in the harbor of Santiago on the 18th…

THE MILLERS JOURNAL, New York, February 28, 1875  This has a subtitle "Hydraulic Engineer" and features a very graphic and displayable masthead as it features a grindwheel, waterwheel, barrels, ships, grains, and windmill. The issue features articles, some with illustrations and numerous advertisements.

Complete in eight pages, uncut, with scattered lite foxing, never bound, in good condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 12, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Tennessee" "The Pursuit Of Van Dorn" "The Rear Guard Overtaken" "Reported Escape of Col. Coburn and 2,000 Men" "The New British Piratical Fleet".
Eight pages, uncut, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 12, 1865 

* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz

The back page has nearly two columns of reporting headed: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "More Witnesses for the Defense Demanded" "Passage at Arms Between Counsel" "Evidence of Major-Gen. Wilson". (See)
Eight pages, uncut and never bound (uncommon), nice condition.

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1865

* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz

The top of the front page has one column headings: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial On Saturday" "Evidence Closed On Both Sides" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut and unbound (uncommon), nice condition.

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1865 Ftpg. has: " The Writ Of Habeas Corpus" It is Restored at the North" "The South Not Yet Granted Its Privilages" "Proclamation By The President". Proclamation is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut, a little light staining near dateline, nice condition.

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, dated July 31, 1865

* Post civil war baseball
* Early Coney Island
* Commencement at Franklin & Marshall College

The front page has: "The College Regatta" "Yale Wins again on Saturday in the City Races" "Accounts of the other Races & the Baseball Match" Concludes on the back page with a summary & box score of baseball match between Harvard & the Charter Oak (Yale) clubs.
On the back page under "The Field" is a summary & box score of a baseball match…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1868  Most of the front page is taken up with: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL" "The Field Not Lost!" with various subheads (see). The is concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson.
Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, crease and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice..

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 5, 1865  

* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - conspirators

Among the front page column heads on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators: "THE REBEL LEADERS" "Their Complicity in the Assassination" "Very Important Suppressed Testimony" "The Murder of Our Principal Men Arranged in Canada" "The Murderers to Receive Commissions from Richmond" 'Booth Specially Authorized" "A Scheme to Cut the Croton Dam" "Another to Poison our Reservoirs"…

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 9, 1864 (however, see note below). Among the front-page head column heads on the Civil War are: "ON TO RICHMOND" "Federal Troops Again at Fair Oaks" "BATTLE ON THE BIG BLACK" "Continued Bombardment of Charleston" and more.

However, this issue was misprinted as the backside run is of the day-prior's front page and includes: "The Rebels Very Active" "Affairs at Knoxville, Tenn." "Battle of Powell's River Bridge" "Rebel. Gen. Jones With Longstreet" "The War In…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1985

* Historic "Star Wars Trilogy" screening at RKO Warner Theatre 
* "Star Wars" "The Empire Strikes Back" "Return of the Jedi" 
* Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader - Princess Leia - Han Solo 
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ****

Page 46 has a historic advertisement for: "The Star Wars Trilogy" screening at the RKO Warner Theatre in Manhattan.

Background: On March 28, 1985, the RKO Warner Theatre in New York City hosted a special…

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865

* Horace Greeley letter - his opinion of African Americans
* Andersonville prison trial... Henry Wirz

The most historically significant content is the intriguing letter on page 4: "A Letter To the Hon. A. O. P. Nicholson", signed in type: H. G., for Horace Greeley.
Following the end of the Civil War, this discussion addressed the physical, intellectual, and emotional condition of African Americans now that they were free. The exchange with Nicholson, often…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1865

* Civil War reconstruction era
* Negroes in the Southern States

The top of the back page has a small heading: "From Mississippi" "Southern Opinion of the Negro..." (see images) 
The front page column heads include: "FROM TEXAS" "Proclamation by Gov. Hamilton" "Recent Order to Gen. Sheridan" "Two-Thirds of His Army to be Mustered Out" "SARATOGA RACES" "The Cup Won by Kentucky" and much more. The back page has a report of a baseball game, with the box…

OUR SECOND CENTURY, NY, July 9, 1887. An uncommon title with bits of news, topical reports, ads and a few literary items. Light fold wear, a few mild stains on the front page, otherwise good. Uncut.

THE NEW-YORK EVANGELIST, Aug. 19, 1880 Has religious news and content, some ads. Wear causes a small hole along the central fold, residue from a label causes loss of a few words on the ftpg. Uncut.

NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 5, 1875 The ftpg. has: "Inauguration Of Governor Tilden" "The Ceremony Simple and Impressive--Scene In The Assembly Chamber--Speeches Of The Two Governors--The New Oath Administered". Light fold foxing, uncut.

OUR SECOND CENTURY, N.Y., May 11, 1889 Has mostly topical reports and ads, but some commentary as well. A few edge tears, lite wear. Uncut.

LUTHERAN OBSERVER, Phila., Oct. 26, 1877. Has two mastheads, one for the section containing religious-related content, and the other for the section containing secular news and content. First leaf has an archival mend in the right margin, small address label in the second masthead, minor edge wear, otherwise in good, uncut condition.

EDUCATIONAL GAZETTE, Phila., July 1869 A monthly with mostly education-related content and a nice masthead. A volume I issue (number 5). Has a small hole at the fold juncture, lite rubbing, lite corner stain. Uncut.

BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Aug. 19, 1865 Ftpg. has an article and a small illustration: "Corbins Nonpareil Butter-Worker". Mostly agricultural related content. Tabloid-size, 8 pgs., some lite rubbing, occasional foxing. Uncut.

 LUTHERAN OBSERVER, Phila., Oct. 26, 1877.

* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's morning routine

Has two mastheads, one for the section containing religious-related content, and the other for the section containing secular news and content. The front page contains a paragraph concerning the morning routine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The first leaf has an archival mend in the right margin and another to an inside unrelated page.  This issue has a small address label in the second masthead…