Historic Newspapers: Post-Civil War
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Item #152633SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1875 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page:... Read full description -
Item #152632SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: October 2, 1875. This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being... Read full description -
Item #152614SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 9, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "EMERY... Read full description -
Item #152612SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 28, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "THE... Read full description -
Item #152611SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 7, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. This particular issue has on the front page: "ENGRAVING PRECIOUS STONES". -
Item #152610SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 4, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "CURIOUS... Read full description -
Item #152608SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892 The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at... Read full description -
Item #152600SCOTT VALLEY NEWS, Fort Jones, Calif., Sept. 23, 1880 Numerous "Local Bits" of news on pg. 3. Many ads, including one on the bkpg. for a "Photographic Gallery" which has a small illustration of a photographic studio. A few minor edge tears at the bottom of each leaf, ink advertising stamp in the upper margin of the ftpg., occasional foxing. -
Item #152588Here is an interesting full page "Supplement To The Republican" newspaper from Coldwater, Michigan, being the "Speech of J. H. Bennett..." which takes nearly both pages of this singlesheet, save for a few ads on the back page. Their is no Coldwater imprint, but this broadsheet was taken... Read full description -
Item #152576OUR 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. -
Item #152573ESSEX COUNTY MERCURY SUPPLEMENT MA Janaury 5, 1887. This 4 page newspaper contains news & stories of the day. Historic. Great reading. SEE PHOTOS -
Item #152488SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1882. This issue has much invention news and illustrations including illustration(s) headed: "Progress of the New East River Bridge at Blackwell's Island". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152398SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY June 4,1898. This paper has an internal article & print of THE SITUATION AT SANTIAGO DE CUBA. This paper is in very good condition with some minor edge tears. About 11 by 15.5 inches. -
Item #152392SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1891 Ftpg. illus. and article on the Broadway and Seventh Avenue cable road. Some dirtiness and margin wear. -
Item #152337SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY August 2, 1884. This paper has internal prints and article of: A PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY BEING LIGHTED BY THE SUN LAMP (see picture). This paper is in nice condition with minor foxing. -
Item #152294SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 2, 1886 This paper has front page prints and inside article: HYDRAULIC MACHINERY FOR OPERATING THE DRAWBRIDGE ACROSS THE HARLEM RIVER AT SECOND AVE. N.Y. CITY. The internal article describe and bridge and how it functions. There is also an article on the Invention of Bell's Phone. This paper is in... Read full description -
Item #152277SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY September 7, 1889. This paper has a front page article and print concerning: THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL AND THE WORK IN PROGRESS UPON IT(see picture). There is also an internal article and more prints. This paper is in very nice condition with minor foxing. It... Read full description -
Item #152254SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 6, 1890 This paper has an article: EDISON TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING. The article details the annual meeting. This paper is in very nice condition measures about 11 by 15.5 inches and has some minor edge tears with no loss.(see picture). -
Item #152253SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY December 1, 1894. This paper has a print and article: THE AMERICAN TYPEWRITER (see picture). This typewriter was the simplest yet created but was equally as good as the more complicated, larger more expensive models. This paper is in very good condition with some... Read full description -
Item #152250SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 19, 1890. This paper contains print and article of: Durrin & Sheldon's Type-writer Attachment. There is also an article and print detailing a New Apparatus for Supplying Compressed Air to Locomotives. Also included are four ftpg. illustrations captioned: "Climbing the Great Chimney Of The Clark Thread... Read full description -
Item #152240SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY May 6, 1893. This paper has a front page article and print: 'THE COLUMBIAN NAVAL FESTIVITIES, NEW YORK - THE PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW'(see picture). The internal article and print of THE STATUE OF LIBERITY is especially stunning. This paper is in very nice condition... Read full description -
Item #152222SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 28, 1877 This paper contains front page prints and article of: THE MANUFACTURE OF SHOT. POURING THE MELTED LEAD. -
Item #152221THE WEEK'S SPORT, New York, July 9, 1890 "A Journal Devoted to the Sports & Amusements of Amateurs" Has a full title page which is very ornate and shows several sports. Inked: "Sample Copy" on the cover. Upper corner clipped off, edge wear, 16 pages, quarto-size. Very uncommon. -
Item #152220SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 20, 1875 Detailed full ftpg. illustrations and article (see photo) shows and describes the process of: PORCELAIN MANUFACTURING. There is also an article on The American Crane. In good condition. -
Item #152215NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1868 Ftpg. has: "Grant And Colfax" "The Letters Of Acceptance". Includes Grant's letter accepting the nomination which is signed in type: U. S. Grant, as well as a letter of acceptance signed in type by Schuyler Colfax. Excellent condition. -
Item #152212SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 13,1886 This paper, measing about 11 by 15.5 inches, contains front page prints and an article on: HOUSE'S MONDERN PHONETIC TELEGRAPH & ROYAL E. HOUSE'S TELEPHONE. Save for some slight staining which does not cause any loss, this issue is in good condition. -
Item #152195SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 11, 1890 This issue has an article:" EDISON'S ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERIES". Dr. William D. Gentry, a life-long friend reminisces about Thomas Edison. This article gives an interesting look into the man
. This paper is in very nice condition measures about 11 by 15 1/2 inches and has some minor edge tears... Read full description -
Item #152182THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Aug. 24, 1881 "Indian Troubles" "The Battle With Nana's Band" "Details Of The Conflict--Death Of A Brave Officer--Capt. Parker's Fight". -
Item #152171THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, PA Sept. 3, 1881 "Indian Outbreak" "The Apache Country Uneasy" "White Mountain Indians On The War Path--Troops Protecting the Settlers--Gen. Wilcox Takes The Field In Person--Fighting Near Fort Apache--Several Soldiers Killed". -
Item #152163SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 6, 1873 The content of this issue includes the original patent for artificial crowns invented by J. B. Beers. -
Item #152151SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 18, 1882 This issue includes four front page illustrations concerning: "The Manufacture Of Soap--Factory Of Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio." Three additional illustrations can be found inside as well as a related article.
This issue is in good condition except for a small library stamp along the upper... Read full description -
Item #152150PACIFIC RURAL PRESS, San Francisco, Nov. 6, 1886 Ftpg. has a 6 by 6 inch illus. of the "New Building Of The Wilson Or Central School, Pasadena, Calif." Article about the school as well. Some foxing, with a bit in the print, light wear. Tabloid-size with 24 pages. Detailed masthead. -
Item #152145SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 16, 1878 This issue has front page illustration(s) headed: "CAPTAIN ERICSSON'S NEW TORPEDO BOAT, THE DESTROYER". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152143SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1878 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "NEW STETHOSCOPIC MICROPHONE". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice... Read full description -
Item #152142SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 19, 1870 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "THOMSON'S PATENT ROAD STEAMER". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152141SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN,New York, February 11, 1899 This issue has much invention news and photos including inside page photos(s) headed: "A NORWEGIAN SKATE SAILOR". These photos(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152137FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER from New York, dated Aug. 10, 1867. See the photo below for the terrific full page print captioned:"Fork Grinders, Sheffield, England" is a great print on how silverware was made in the 19th century--great print for any collector of early flatware!... Read full description -
Item #152127SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 7, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SINGER BOOK SEWING MACHINE - CAR TRUCK FRAME DRILLING MACHINE - IMPROVED LINK BLOCK FOR LOCOMOTIVE & Much More (SEE PHOTOS). These... Read full description -
Item #152107THE NEW-YORK TIMES, July 20, 1865 First col. heads on the ftpg: "Miss Harris Acquitted" "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial" "A Court of Justice Rivaling a Political Caucus" "They Return in Five Minutes and Pronounce a Verdict of Not Guilty"... Read full description -
Item #152100GARDINER HOME JOURNAL from Gardiner, Maine, dated Jan. 21, 1891. See the photo below for the nice front page article titled: "Meerschaum Pipes--From Lumps of White Clay to Artistic Bowls". This interesting and very detailed article takes over a full column of text! Great reading. You get... Read full description -
Item #152070SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 24, 1883 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "THE 'BOSS CLIPPER' VERTICAL ENGINE - MADE BY THE TAYLOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY" These illustration(s) also have related... Read full description -
Item #152065SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 9, 1889 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "WORKS OF THE BALL ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, NEW YORK". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16... Read full description -
Item #152031SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 15, 1879 See the photo below for the very nice full front page article with 8 illustrations captioned: "Faber's Gold Pen and Pencil Factory". A very displayable front page! You get the complete 16 page issue which is in great... Read full description -
Item #152023SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 16, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) of the: "BORING THE TRUNNION COIL OF AN EIGHTY-TUN GUN". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152022SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 30, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) of the: "YOUNG'S DIAMOND STONE SAWING MACHINE". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152021SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) of the: "MEWBORNE'S IMPROVED POTATO PLANTER". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152018SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 12, 1894 This issue has two front page illustrations of the: "THE PARK AVENUE IMPROVEMENT IN NEW YORK CITY - MOVING THE MOTT HAVEN STATION". These illustration(s) also have related text as well.
This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152017SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 30, 1898 This issue has illustrations of the: "THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPER". These illustrations also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #152016THE CLEVELAND LEADER newsppaer from Ohio, dated May 12, 1883. See the photo below for the one column front page heads (in the bottom half of the page) concerning troubles with the Apaches. This article takes about 6 column inches. YOu get the complete 8 page issue which is in nice... Read full description -
Item #152015NEW YORK TRIBUNE newspaper dated Feb. 15, 1867. See the photo below for the interesting front page one column heads (at the top of the last column) announcing that "Phineas T. Barnum Nominated for Congress in The Fourth District" in Connecticut, plus some related text including a chart... Read full description
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