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Great CHRISTMAS DAY w/ Santa Claus Illustration HEADLINE 1928 Chicago Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373522580103
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 25, 1928 * Nice Christmas Day headline for display The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "CHRISTMAS! JOY RULES EARTH" with subheads and related illustration showing Santa Claus. A nice issue to be framed for a Christmas-time decoration. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Rare SANTA CLAUS Thomas Nast Engraving PRINT 1880 Old Harper's Weekly Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373449150974
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 * Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose. The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby. A full page shows: "Bringing Home Christmas Presents". Other prints include: "Edison's Electric Light--The Generator" "Edison's Home, Menlo Park, New Jersey" "A Guano Bed--Off the Coast of Peru" and: "General Grant's Reception in Philadelphia--The Procession Passing Independence Hall". Sixteen pages, foxing to the front page with some margin tears (not int... See More
Rare SANTA CLAUS Thomas Nast Engraving PRINT 1881 Old Harper's Weekly Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443794466
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881 * Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving The full front page is a great Santa Claus print by the famed artist Thomas Nast: "Caught!" showing Santa with a child's arms around him. Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus. The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Christmas Fancies - 'Don't You Wish You Wore Stockings?'" Other prints of various topics in this issue as well. Complete in 16 pages, good condition.
CHRISTMAS in Civil War Army Camp WINSLOW HOMER Print & More 1862 Harper's Weekly
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443794184
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862 * Winslow Homer Christmas print The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861". Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Coast from Savannah, Ga. to Beaufort, S.C."; nice doublepage centerfold is a large: "General Bird's-Eye View of Washington & Vicinity". Other prints include: "Green River Bridge, Kentucky" and two prints on: "Gen. Burnside's Expedition". This issue also contains "Charles Dickens' New Christmas Stories" taking nearly 5 pages. The back page has two cartoons, one a villainy rendition... See More
NEW YEAR'S Celebration w/ Color Cover Leslie's Illustrated PRINTS 1892 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393111574590
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,New York, Dec. 29, 1892 The issue still retains the typically elusive color front wrapper which shows a nice, wintry scene, captioned: "New Year 1893" see. Very nice for display. The inside ftpg. shows: "The Unique New Year's Festival in Philadelphia--A Procession of Masqueraders...". Other prints include: "The Columbian Exposition" "...An Egg Nogg Party in Richmond, Virginia..." "Impromptu Celebration of New Year's Eve in Front of Trinity Church..." "Christmas In the Holy Land--Scenes in Bethlehem & Jerusalem" "The Florida Phosphate Industry" which has 4 prints. Sixteen pages plus the wrappers. The back color wrapper is present as well. Very nice condition, bit irregular at the blank spine ma... See More
BATTLE OF NASHVILLE & First Fort Fisher Wilmington NC 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373404510978
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 29, 1864 * First Battle of Fort Fisher * Wilmington, North Carolina * Battle of Nashville, Tennessee * William T. Sherman's march to the sea Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack On Fort Fisher" "Bombardment On Christmas Day" "The Flag of the Fort Captured" "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Fruits Of Gen. Thomas' Great Victory" "Latest From Sherman" "A New Movement On Foot" "Expedition into Southwestern Georgia" "Branchville the Next Point to Fall" and more. Eight pages, damp stain to a lower corner, good condition.
WINECOFF HOTEL FIRE Deadliest (Ellis) Disaster Atlanta GA Georgia 1946 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393048827323
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1946 * Winecoff Hotel fire * Atlanta Georgia GA * Early 1st report on same day The front page has a six column heading: "Hotel Fire Toll 116; Cause Mystery" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 6 with a small related photo. Larger photos are on page 4 with a somewhat famous photo of a Woman falling to her death. Complete 1st section with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, a light black streak printing flaw, generally nice. wikipedia notes: Hostelry Winecoff is best known for a fire that occurred there on December 7, 1946, in which 119 people died. It remains the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, and prompted man... See More
Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY w/ Cleveland, Tennessee Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392825993914
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863 * From the capital of the Confederacy The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia; which concerns Roanoke College; "Alleged Yankee Spy" and other war-related reports. The back page includes the always interesting editorial, this one beginning: "Christmas & the Confederate States seem at first to be contradictions in terms. It would scarcely be supposed either by our enemies, who have been gloating over the prospect of our impending starvation..." with much more. Also on the back page: "Reading For Congress" "The Averill Raid" "Latest New... See More
THE GREAT DEPRESSION Severe Economic Gloom Christmas w/ Prints 1936 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373035799139
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, December 25, 1938 * The Great Depression * Several case examples * Christmas time The front page of this section has a banner headline: "ON CHRISTMAS, REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration. Lengthy text with many cases continues on page 2 with 2 more related prints. Nice for display. Other topics throughout. Complete section 9 only with all 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
WILLIAM ALLEN ROGERS Harper's Weekly Christmas SANTA CLAUS 1902 Illus. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372926270301
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1902 * William Allen Rogers * Santa Claus - Christmas The front page is a ice duo-tone print by the famed artist W. A. Rogers, captioned: "Here We Are Again" showing Santa Claus atop a chimney, with reindeer. A wealth of Christmas-related prints within, a few in full color, too many to list here. See the photos. Complete in 98 pages, 9 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Early CHRISTMAS Children w/ Toys Color PRINT World War I Era 1914 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372926270028
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LESLIE'S, New York, Dec. 17, 1914 A terrific color cover showing two children in bed with toys, etc. A perfect display item for Christmas. With the color back cover as well. Complete issue, great condition.
THOMAS NAST Christmas Santa Claus Route PRINT Harper's Weekly 1885 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372926269860
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 19, 1885 * Thomas Nast * Christmas Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great Thomas Nast double page print: 'Santa Claus's Route' showing two children marking out his route from the North Pole. Very displayable. Other prints as well, several shown in the photos. The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
SANTA CLAUS Christmas X-Mas Thomas Nast PRINTS 1878 Harper's Weekly Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392652947226
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1878 * 2 Thomas Nast prints * Santa Claus - Christmas The full ftpg. is taken up with: "The New Comer--A Sketch in the Depot of an Importer of Animals" by famed artist F.S. Church. There are two very nice Thomas Nast Christmas prints, one a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" by Thomas Nast, showing a full-figure Santa Claus with toys, next to a fireplace. "Father Time" is there as well. The other Nast Christmas print is: "A Christmas Sketch--Five O'Clock in the Morning" showing two young, very excited girls anticipating Christmas morning. Many other prints as well. The complete issue, very small binding holes at the center fold, good condition.
Great SANTA CLAUS Christmas Thomas Nast PRINT Harper's Weekly 1879 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392652946875
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879 * Thomas Nast * Santa Claus * Christmas The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hanging on a jolly Santa Claus. Other prints in this issue as well, some shown in the photos. Sixteen pages, some foxing and toning, good condition.
Rare CONFEDERATE Houston TX Texas w/ Jefferson Davis Civil War 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392649316190
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864 * Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years. The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jefferson Davis headed: "The President's Speech at Augusta" and addressed to the: "Ladies and gentlemen, friends and fellow-citizens of Georgia:...". The speech was intended to boost the sagging spirits of the Georgians, as Atlanta had fallen in early September & Savannah would fall before Christmas. Following Davis's speech there is: "Genera... See More
Rare MAXFIELD PARRISH Harper's Weekly Christmas Plum Pudding PRINT1895 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 391962779422
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS, Dec. 14, 1895 * Maxfield Parrish * Christmas Certainly the feature of this issue is the great Maxfield Parrish front cover which shows a waiter delivering a plate with Christmas pudding. Typically this desirable cover is lacking as they were extracted from volumes over the years. Rare to find an issue with this cover intact. Although the prints within pale in comparison, they include a full pg: "The Christmas Season in the Shopping District."; a 1/4 pg. portrait: "Madame Calve as Anita in 'La Navarraise'."; full pg: "Buying Christmas Presents." 2/3 pg. illus: "Maternity."; full pg: "Je Vous Salue, Marie (Hail Mary)."; doublepg. centerfold: "An Unwelcome Toast... See More
CHRISTMAS Prints Thomas Nast SANTA CLAUS Harper's Weekly 1876 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392640046951
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 * Santa Claus - Christmas * Thomas Nast print Although there are several Christmas-themed print, perhaps the best is the large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by a fireplace. Small binding holes at the central fold. And equally as nice, and also by Thomas Nast, is the three-quarter page in the "Supplement" captioned: "Seeing Santa Claus" showing a young boy watching Santa Claus about to come down the chimney. This is a rather famous print. Complete in 20 pages with the Supplement, nice condition. The Santa Claus print in ... See More
Best NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION Movie Opening Day AD1989 LA Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392615246034
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 1, 1989 * Best "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * American Christmas comedy film - Chevy Chase A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from the Los Angeles Times' own collection? It simply doesn't get any better! In o... See More
WARSAW KY Gallatin County Kentucky Warehouse EXPLOSION Disaster 1959 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392610347134
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Dec. 26, 1959 * Warsaw, Kentucky - Gallatin County * Christmas day warehouse explosion The front page has a one column heading: "BLAST INJURES 14 IN KENTUCKY; HOMES GASHED" with subhead. (See) Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margin, nice condition.
CHRISTMAS Print Thomas Nast SANTA CLAUS 1873 Harper's Weekly - Children Dreams
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372575096314
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 * Caricaturist Thomas Nast * Christmas - Santa Claus Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well. There are many other prints in the issue but they pale in comparison to this great centerfold. And This issue was never bound nor trimmed, with wider margins than normal, no binding holes at the central fold. The condition of this Nast print is terrific.
CHRISTMAS Prints Thomas Nast SANTA CLAUS Harper's Weekly 1876 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392220624062
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 * Santa Claus - Christmas * Thomas Nast print The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others. But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" showing a child hanging a Christmas stocking at the fireplace, with a cameo print of Santa Claus in the fireplace screen. Nast is noted for creating the modern-day version of Santa Claus. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed with wider margins than normal, minimal margin wear, very nice condition.
Best HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Film Movie Opening Day AD 2000 LA Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372455221929
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 17, 2000 * Best "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" film advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * Christmas comedy w/ Jim Carrey - Ron Howard * Also opening for Arnold Schwarzenegger "the 6th Day" A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from ... See More
TOM RICKETTS Hollywood Film Movie Industry Pioneer DEATH 1939 Old NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392099290326
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1939 * Tom Ricketts death (1st report) * Stage & film actor and director * Hollywood movie industry pioneer The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "THOMAS RICKETTS, PIONEER OF MOVIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Thomas B. Ricketts (January 15, 1853 – January 19, 1939) was a London-born American stage and film actor and director who was a pioneer in the film industry. He portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge in the firs... See More
BABBS SWITCH FIRE Hobart Oklahoma School House Children Disaster 1924 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372295418317
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., December 25, 1924 * Babbs Switch, Oklahoma school house fire disaster The front page has a two column heading: "More Than Thirty Dead In Christmas Fire Horror" (see) First report coverage the Christmas eve fire at the Babbs Switch rural school house near Hobart, Oklahoma. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small library label near the top of the front page, generally good.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION Severe Economic Gloom Christmas w/ Prints 1936 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372287834604
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 11 only, December 20, 1936 * The Great Depression * Several case examples * Christmas time The front page of this section has a banner headline: "AT CHRISTMAS, REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST" with related illustration. Lengthy text with many cases continues on page 2 with 2 more related prints. Nice for display. Other topics throughout. Complete section 11 only with all 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
COVINA MASSACRE Christmas Eve Party Bruce Jeffrey Pardo SLAYINGS 2008 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392004699992
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 26, 2008 * Covina massacre - California * Christmas eve party slayings * Bruce Jeffrey Pardo The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Eight killed in shooting, fire at party" First report coverage of the Covina massacre continues on page 35 with related photos. Some light creasing here. Nice to have in this Los Angeles publication Complete with all 6 sections, nice condition.
SANTA CLAUS at Children's Hospital Passing Out Gifts PRINT 1882 Illus. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372196578634
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 16, 1882 The full ftpg. is: "Abandoned". A very nice doublepage centerfold: "Visions of Christmas-Tide" has four scenes including a central print showing Santa Claus, with his bag of toys, distributing dolls to a children's hospital (see). A few other Christmas related prints as well. Complete in 32 pages, nice condition.
Best BAD SANTA Christmas Comedy Movie Opening Day AD Review 2003 L.A. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 391883095078
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 26, 2003 * Best "Bad Santa" film advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * Christmas black comedy - Billy Bob Thornton A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Bad Santa" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from the Los Angeles Times' own collection? It simply doesn't get any better! In over 40 years of colle... See More
PORTLAND NY New York Cross-Cut Railroad X-Mas Eve TRAIN WRECK 1872 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 371454682144
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, December 25, 1872 * Christmas eve train wreck disaster * Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York The front page has a one column headings: "The Most Terrible Slaughter of the Year" "Horrible Railroad Casualties" "Two Trains Thrown Over Steep Embankments" and more. 1st report coverage on the Cross-Cut Railroad train disaster near Portland, New York. Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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