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Item #602470NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, Aug. 3, 1841 A broadside issue (single sheet, printed on one side only) printed upon the arrival of news from Europe, as noted at the top of the first column: "Arrival Of The Acadia At Boston" "Six Days Later From Europe" with further subheads (see). The content is nothing but news from Europe, no advertisements. Some light fold foxing. -
Item #644851NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, May 6, 1842 A single sheet broadside (printed on one side only), that has at the top of the first column: "Arrival Of The Steamship Caledonia", plus a nice woodcut of steamship, and: "18 Days Later From Europe". Says the ship arrived at Boston, has news from Europe, plus a list of the passengers who were on the ship, and a few ads. Nice condition. -
Item #675748THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 9, 1873
* James O'Kelly arrested in Cuba
* Irish nationalist journalist
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "IMPRISONED" "Interest Excited by the Arrest of Jas. J. O'Kelly at Manzanillo" and more. (see) Text takes up about 2 full columns.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition. -
Item #668533NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1875
* Monticello, Sullivan County, New York execution
* Hanging of Mark Brown for murder
Page 6 has an article with headings: "THE GALLOWS" "Hanging of Mark Brown for the Murder of Sylvester Carr" "Sad Parting Between the Condemned and His Wife and Child" and more. Text text up over a full column.
Complete with 10 pages, nice condition. -
Item #176306HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1898 The front page has a full page illustration of "Chicago's Eyes 'Wide Open'" by W. A. Rogers. There is a nice full page illustration of "The Dreyfus Scandal in France". The doublepage centerfold has four illustrations that show: "The New Grand Central Station, N.Y." There is also an article on... Read full description -
Item #616901THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 4, 1859
* Schaghticoke, New York
* Nothern Railroad bridge
* Train wreck disaster
Page 4 has an article headed: "Another Railroad Slaughter" "Fifteen or Twenty Persons Instantly Killed" and more. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition. -
Item #669001THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1869
* Monticello, Sullivan County, New York execution
* Hanging of Noah Bigelow for murder
Thew back page has an article headed: "THE DEATH PENALTY" "Execution in Sullivan County of Noah Bigelow for the Murder of His Niece" "The Scene At The Gallows" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine, nice condition. -
Item #669414THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 14, 1873
* Congregation Emanu-El of New York - temple
* First reform Jewish congregation of NYC
* Rabbi Gustav Gottheil - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Temple Emanuel" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 16 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition. -
Item #668536NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1875
* Croton water supply system for New York City
Page 10 has an article: "THE WATER WE DRINK" "Croton Lake a Summer Reservoir of Filth" "A Remedy Wanted" and more.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition. -
Item #668498THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1869
* Henry Jarvis Raymond death (1st report)
* New York Times co-founder - journalist
* "Godfather of the Republican Party"
Page 3 has an article headed: "Obituary" "Henry Jarvis Raymond" "Editor Of The New York Times" (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages,... Read full description -
Item #698507NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Remains in New York City
* Civil War closing events
All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Two-thirds of the first column are taken up with nice heads concerning the funeral of Abraham Lincoln including: "HONORS To the MARTYR... Read full description -
Item #669104THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 31, 1869
* Streets of New York City
* Pavement - road surface
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "STREETS OF NEW YORK" "Present Condition of the Pavement in Different Parts of the City" "How Repairs Are Conducted" and more. Text takes up just over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day.... Read full description -
Item #681788NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads relating to the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT" "The Drawing of Names in this City to Begin on Wednesday Next" "Official Notice of the Draft" "The Draft Elsewhere" and more.
Inside pages have much reporting on war events.
Eight pages, very nice condition. -
Item #618290THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 13, 1860.
* Edward VII - Prince of Wales
* North American tour - NYC visit
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Prince In The Metropolis" "Outrage of the Prince by an Insane Englishman" "THE DIAMOND BALL" "The Glitter and Glory of the Night" and much more. (see) Lengthy text, too much to... Read full description -
Item #700085THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 25, 1872
* Christmas eve train wreck disaster
* Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York
* Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "RAILROAD HOLOCAUST" with subheads. (see images)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BURNING OF BARNUM'S" with subheads.... Read full description -
Item #704758NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1865
* 1st Hebrew free school in NYC
* Post Civil War reconstruction
The front page has a great amount of content on the Reconstruction process in the South including: "Reconstruction Gossip at the National Capital" "The People of the South Converted by the Sword to the Northern Version of... Read full description -
Item #681782NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Draft" "The James River Ascended to Within Six Miles of Fort Darling" "Firing Upon the Gunboats from the River Banks" "News From the Southwest" and more. The back page has: "Trial Of The Rioters" "Two Convictions & Three Pleas of Guilty" and more.
Eight pages, some pre-printing creases, nice condition. -
Item #177012HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Giddap, Bill!' "
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth... Read full description -
Item #598411NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "SEVERAL COLORED MEN DRAWN" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition. -
Item #681792NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "Several Colored Men Drawn" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
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Item #705263THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 8, 1858 The front page has: "MORMON FESTIVAL IN WILLIAMSBURG", followed by several paragraphs providing details of the festival which make reference to the singing being of a "good old Methodist tone". See images for details. Also on the front page is: "NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA", which includes an... Read full description -
Item #550810THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, May 11, 1862
* Bridgeport, Alabama map...
* Lebanon, Tennessee... New Orleans, Louisiana...
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "General Mitchel's Successes,"Interesting From... Read full description -
Item #538319NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, March 29, 1860
* Another Tenement House Destroyed by Fire...
* Holocaust To Grasping Landlords...
Page 3 has: "Shocking Calamity," "Ten Human Being Consumed," "Wild and Frantic Scenes at the Fire," "Melancholy Facts for Consideration at Albany," "Are Not Tenement Houses Full of Voters... Read full description -
Item #557564NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated December 5, 1865
* Post civil war United States Congress
* Rebellious States Ruled Out
The front page has: "The New Congress" "Convening of the Two Branches Yesterday" "Hon. Schulyer Colfax Elected Speaker" "All Representatives from the Rebellious States Ruled Out" "The Radicals Early at Work in... Read full description -
Item #558084NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated June 26, 1869
* Post civil war execution
* Hanging- detailed report
Page 4 has report:
* The Scaffold
* Execution of Hiram Miller, in Vermont
* Particulars of the Crime, Trial & Conviction
* Condition & Appearance of the Condemned
* He Dies Protesting His Innocence
Text takes most of four... Read full description -
Item #724780THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 29, 1891
* Stephen Crane
* Writer and illustrator (unsigned)
* Only 19 years old
Nearly all of page 23 is dedicated to: "TENT LIFE AT OCEAN GROVE". Subheadings include: "Old Ways and Amusements of the People Who Spend the Summer at the Great Camp Meeting Resort", "UNDER IRON-CLAD... Read full description -
Item #577038THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 12, 1842
* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water
Page 2 has a small report headed: "Grand Croton Celebration--General Illumination of New York" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.
Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, minor creasing, generally in nice condition. -
Item #205273THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 28, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE... Read full description -
Item #576352THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842
* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water
Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a New York City title.
Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition. -
Item #576680THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842
* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water
Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.
Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition. -
Item #585809THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 8, 1862
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Battle of Williamsburg, VA
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Capture Of New Orleans", "Progress of Operations to the 26th Ult.", "Fort... Read full description -
Item #585805THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, May 23, 1862
* New Orleans Louisiana LA
* Fort Wright & Randolph
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Interesting From New Orleans", "Operations of the Department of the Gulf", "Military... Read full description -
Item #585806THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 21, 1862
* Richmond VA Virginia
* New Orleans LA
* Pensacola Fl
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important from the Peninsula", "Advance of the Union Army Towards the Rebel... Read full description -
Item #713666NEW YORK HERALD -- EXTRA, not dated but a Boston report is dated Jan. 21, 1841 An uncommon single sheet issue printed upon the arrival of news from Europe as taken from the steamship Columbia. This news takes over half of the front page, the balance of the issue is taken up with ads. The reports note: "The British Royal... Read full description -
Item #727205NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1863
* First Battle of Charleston Harbor
The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE FIGHT AT CHARLESTON - Opening Fire at the Rebel Stronghold...Position of the Rebel Batteries". (see image)
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs only (pages 1-2 & 11-12) piece torn away at the top... Read full description -
Item #174562HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1881 Great full ftpg: 'The Mounted Policeman--Object of Ardent Admiration' shows a policeman arriving in a Western-looking town. 2 full pages: "The 'Oedipus Tyrannus'--Scenes and Characters From the Greek Tragedy as Performed at Harvard" which includes 6 prints.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The Water Supply of New York' shows... Read full description -
Item #693865NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1863
* New York Harbor defenses
* Battle of Chancellorsville - Virginia
* Four American Civil War maps
The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "DEFENSE OF NEW YORK HARBOR" which shows Sandy Hook, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Staten Island and more.
A smaller map is on page 3:... Read full description -
Item #698150This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:
* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable... Read full description -
Item #582460This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:
* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable... Read full description -
Item #616782THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 6, 1865 The front page carries "The Peace Conference" "the Negotiations Not an Entire Failure" Opening of the Door to Reconciliation" "Submission to the Union and the Constitution the President's Terms to the Rebels" "Rumors Regarding a New Amnesty Proclamation, Etc, Etc, Etc".
Other articles include "The South" "Arming... Read full description -
Item #549804THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, April 19, 1863
* Carthage, Mississippi
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Kelly's Ford
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "News from the South" "New Carthage Occupied by Union Troops" "Destruction of... Read full description -
Item #221004THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 7, 1862.
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
* Warrenton, Virginia
* Pirate Alabama
This 8 page newspaper has a few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. . This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map:... Read full description -
Item #563646THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, December 9, 1862
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* General Ambrose Burnside
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
* News From The South
* The Armies Before Fredericksburg
* Narrow Escape from... Read full description -
Item #570359NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 14, 1864
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
Among front page items are: "Important From Kentucky" "A Battle Going On At Columbus" "The Surrender of Fort Halleck Demanded by the Rebels" "3000 Furloughed Veterans & a Battery Landed at the Town" "Gunboats Proceeding to the Scene of Action" "News From... Read full description -
Item #220766THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 1, 1862 This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout and includes the following headlines: "Interesting From The South", "The Efforts Of The Rebels", "News From Tennessee", "Brisk Cavalry Fight near Brownsville", "Interesting From Missouri", "Defeat of the Rebels Near... Read full description -
Item #563297THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 24, 1862
* Confederate built Fort Wright
* Memphis, Tennessee map
Although the front page is mostly taken up with advertisements, the prime feature is certainly the nice Civil War map headed: "FORT WRIGHT ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Its Position & Strength--Important Section of the River--Commodore... Read full description -
Item #567063THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, February 12,1863
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
* USS Queen of the West steamer
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM VICKBURG" "Return of the Union Ram Queen of the West from... Read full description -
Item #220003THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, January 14, 1842
* Texan poem - "Oh, Texas!"
* 1842 U.S. census - state by state data
The front page has a six stanza poem: "Oh, Texas!", one of the stanzas reading: "Should a man be harrass'd with a wife that wears away his very life, Thou bid'st him to hasten from the strife, Oh, Texas!"
Page 2 has the... Read full description -
Item #562740THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, June 7, 1863
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* General Nathaniel Banks
* Franklin, Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has a nice map titled: "THE INVESTMENT OF PORT HUDSON"
Among the one column headlines on the Civil... Read full description -
Item #563098THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, July 1, 1862
* Richmond, Virginia... Seven Days battles
* 2 front page maps
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has two maps titled: "THE BATTLE-FIELDS BEFORE RICHMOND" & "THE BASE OF OPERATIONS OF JAMES RIVER"
Among the... Read full description
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