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Massacre at Cawnpore...
Item #172122
January 23, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1858 The full front page illustration is entitled: 'In The Bitter Cold'. "Hon. Charles O'Conor" with an accompanying article. "The Great Massacre at Cawnpore" also features two illustrations; "The House in Which the Women and Children were Slaughtered at Cawnpore" and "The Arrest of the Missionaries by ... See More
Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #172116
January 02, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
Meeting of Congress...
Item #172108
December 12, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1857 The front page features 'Our Mayors' and the half-page illustrations of 'Hon. Fernado Wood, Mayor of New York' and 'Hon. Daniel F. Tiemann, Mayor-Elect'. An article "Rev. William R. Williams, D.D. - Pastor of Amity Street Baptist Church, NY' also features a small illustration of him. 'Travel Notes in Bible ... See More
Charles Dickens... Rev. Spugeon...
Item #172100
November 14, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1857 Front half page illustration of "The Sovereigns at the Theatre at Stuttgardt" with an accompanying article.
Inside contains two large illustrations of "Rev. Charles Haddon Spurgeon" and "Rev. Charles Haddon Spurgeon Preaching to Thirty Thousand People at the Crystal Palace, England." Also inside, two illustration... See More
Charles Dickens...
Item #172096
October 31, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 31, 1857 The front page shows: 'The Dry Goods Epidemic, Broadway at Three p.m.' Over one-third page shows: 'Run on the Seamen's Savings' Bank During the Panic', in Wall Street. Two pages with five illustrations: 'What to See at Manilla' in the Philippines. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features several small illustra... See More
Financial panic on Wall Street... Brigham Young...
Item #172090
October 10, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1857 Front page features an article: "A Panic in Wall Street" plus a cartoonish illustration captioned: "The Panic in Wall Street". 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features two scenes in Damascus. 'The Woman-Artist' article also features a small illustration of 'Madame Rosa Bonheur' as well as 'A Rough S... See More
One of the more rare Winslow Homer prints...
Item #689890
October 03, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 3, 1857
* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very early illustration in a periodical
Winslow Homer prints are very desirable and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is this one, as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue with a Homer print on the front
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* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very early illustration in a periodical
Winslow Homer prints are very desirable and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is this one, as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue with a Homer print on the front
The 'Central America' disaster...
Item #172086
September 26, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1857 This issue contains the first report of 'The "Central America", the great ship wreck: "...The catastrophe which we all deplore -- which in the midst of panic strikes a deeper thrill... we can only sympathize and bow in humility, confessing human weakness, and saying, 'Thy will be done!'"
The front page feature... See More
Brigham Young... Malay pirates...
Item #172084
September 19, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1857 The front page "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features close to half page illustration 'View of Nazareth' and a smaller illustration entitled 'Shrine of the Annunciation'. "The Candidates for the Governorship of Pennsylvania" features the illustrations of 'Hon. Isaac Hazlehurst', "Hon. David Wil... See More
The Holy Lands...
Item #172080
September 05, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1857 The front page features: "Princess Charlotte of Belgium" with the accompany article; "The New Archduchess of Austria". Three prints of "The Hair, and Styles of Wearing it". Small print of "Rev. Eugenio Kincaid, Missionary to Burmah". "The Valley of the Amazon" features several smaller illustrat... See More
Dr. Livingstone... What a Jew may do...
Item #172078
August 29, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1857 The front page has an illustration of: 'Broadway, Opposite the St. Nicholas at Four of the Afternoon' which is somewhat cartoonish. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features illustration of 'Sidon' and 'Grave-Yard'. 'Our Watering-Place Correspondence' features several small illustrations. 'Dr. Livingstone... See More
Life in the Washington Territory...
Item #172076
August 22, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1857 The front page features the article "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" and features three small illustrations plus a half page illustration "Tyre From the Isthmus". One page has 4 illustrations of 'Frontier Life In Washington Territory'. 'A Trip to the White Mountains' includes 8 comic illustrations. Full pag... See More
The Holy Laands & much more...
Item #172072
August 08, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1857 Front page illustration of "An Arab Council" and "Service in the Greek Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre" features an accompanying article "Travel Notes in Bible Lands". Many inside illustration of "Our Excursion to the Fishing Banks." Also a small illustration of "Hon. Henry C. Murphy, U.S. Minister ... See More
Five Winslow Homer prints...
Item #172070
August 01, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1857 The front page has illustrations of" "Tomb of Joseph (at Shechem)" and "Approach to Samaria" with an article: 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands'. The double page centerfold is taken up with five prints by famed artist Winslow Homer: "The Match Between Sophs and Freshman -The Opening" "Freshmen"... See More
Cincinnati and St. Louis...
Item #172062
July 04, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1857 The front page features an article 'Travel Noted In Bible Lands' with a half page illustration 'Keeping the Fourth on Holy Ground'. Inside contains an illustration of the: 'Henry Clay Column to be Raised at Lexington, Kentucky.' An article on 'How To Spend The Fourth' with several small illustrations. Nice one-... See More
Winslow Homer Print...
Item #216508
July 04, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 4, 1857
* Winslow Homer Print
* "Hon. William Haile"
Winslow Homer prints are very desirable, and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is "Ballou's Pictorial", as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue, with a Winslow Homer print on ... See More
Early Winslow Homer print...
Item #689882
July 04, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 4, 1857
* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very early illustration in a periodical
Winslow Homer prints are very desirable, and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is "Ballou's Pictorial" as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue, with a Winsl... See More
General Warren's monument.. The Bible lands...
Item #172058
June 20, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857 The full front page features "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.
"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of the... See More
Very early Winslow Homer print...
Item #689880
June 13, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 13, 1857
* Early Winslow Homer print
* Boston street scene
The front page features one of the earliest Winslow Homer prints to appear in a periodical, in fact just one week after the very first. It is captioned: "Corner of Winter, Washington & Summer Streets, Boston". The initials "WH" are at the lower left of the print. C... See More
First Winslow Homer print in a periodical...
Item #689878
June 06, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 6, 1857
* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very first illustration in a periodical
This periodical was formatted much like Harper's Weekly but predated it by 6 years (started as Gleason's Pictorial).
Certainly the most significant print in this issue is that of: "Captain J. W. Watkins", significant because it was the very fir... See More
Actor Edwin Booth... Montreal, Canada...
Item #603236
May 30, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 30, 1857
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Sumo Wrestling
* Montreal, Canada
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints
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* Actor Edwin Booth
* Sumo Wrestling
* Montreal, Canada
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints
General Walker in Nicaragua... New York Bay...
Item #172050
May 23, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1857 One page has: 'The Quarantine Station, Staten Island' 'Map of New York Bay' 'Site of the Proposed Fever Station, Sequine's Point, Staten Island.' with accompaning article. Eight illustrations of a journey in 'Zulu Land - A Journey Thither', one showing an African's leg being eaten by an alligator.
An article... See More
The Great Eastern...
Item #172046
May 09, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1857 From its first year. An article entitled: "The Old Brick Church And Its Pastor" with two illustrations "Gardiner Spring, D.D." and "The Old Brick Church". Methods of punishment in China "Celestial Jurisprudence" which features several small illustrations. "The Opening of the Burdell Murder Trial".
A... See More
On Dred Scott... Rothschild Family...
Item #172040
April 18, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1857 Relatively few illustrations, but including an article headed: "Dred Scott in the Legislature", being text only, concerning the objections of the New York Legislature to the Dred Scott decision and their actions. A nearly 1/4 page illustration of "John A. King, Governor of New York".
Also featured in this issue is the coverag... See More
The Dred Scott decision... General Walker...
Item #172034
March 28, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1857 The volume 1 #13 issue. The front page has some discussion on "The Dred Scott Case" with talk on the supposed decision (which was accurate), and some editorializing on it. No illustrations regarding the Dred Scott decision.
A few small illustrations on Nicaragua with a separate small article of coverage on General Walker's movement... See More
Inauguration of President Buchanan... Dred Scott Decision...
Item #172030
March 14, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1857 A vol. 1 issue. Inside has 8 illustrations regarding 'Our 18th Inauguration Day', including an illustration of George Washington, Mount Vernon, & James Buchanan & John Adams. But the prime content here is the text of the Dred Scott decision given by Chief Justice Taney. Very significant.
Also featured is an article on A Nutmeg Pl... See More
Map of Southern Africa... Costa Rica...
Item #172022
February 14, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1857 Just the 7th issue of this title. Two-thirds pg: "Map of the African Continent" showing the bottom half of it. Two pages with 8 prints of: "A Tramp Through the Backwoods of Costa Rica".
Complete in 16 pages, in good condition as shown and contains additional prints and/or related text.
Very early typewriter, with an illustration...
Item #646409
December 06, 1856
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 6, 1856 An inside page has a fascinating article and illustration of: "Cooper's Hand Printing Machine" with a descriptive article headed: "Hand Printing Machine". The "Virtual Antique Typewriter Museum" notes that this is a unique piece; only one example of this machine is known to exist. This may well be the earliest prin... See More
Terrific slave auction illustration from 1856 - one of the most desirable...
Item #704979
November 29, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 29, 1856 The most notable item within this issue is the very nice full page print captioned: "Slave Sale, Charleston, South Carolina, From A Sketch By Eyre Crowe", which depicts the sale of over a dozen slaves.
This woodcut print of Eyre Crowe's painting remains one of the most desired on the slave trade as only rarely are... See More
Item #151606
November 09, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES ,Nov. 9,1856 An early sporting journal subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." Taking nearly a fullpg. inside are the lyrics and music for the "Lager Bier Song." Small tears at the top affect each leaf, otherwise good.
Naval Review Supplement... Florence Nightingale song...
Item #580530
April 26, 1856
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, April 26, 1856 This is The Grand Naval Review Supplement. The issues contains a large amount of illustrations and articles pertaining to Naval review at Spithead. Included is a fullpage song entitled "Florence Nightingale".
This is complete in 32 pages and is in very good condition.
George Christy, of the Christy Minstrels...
Item #700690
November 25, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1854 A title much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. The masthead features a very decorative engraving of Boston Harbor.
Perhaps the most notable prints are the 3 on the back page, with an ar... See More
A publication for the music world...
Item #698953
December 03, 1853
THE MUSICAL WORLD & NEW YORK MUSICAL TIMES, Dec. 3, 1853 As the title suggests, a little paper focused on the world of music from before the Civil War.
Twelve pages plus the 4 pages of the outer wrapper, 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...
Item #650691
September 03, 1853
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 the Palace"; ... See More
Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...
Item #691009
August 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a full page with 4 prints showing the skulls of various types under the heading: "The N... See More
Panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
Niblo's Garden... Interior views...
Item #651257
May 14, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 14, 1853
* Interior views of Niblo's Garden, Broadway, New York
* Multiple panoramic views of Washington Street, Boston
This issue contains: "Views of the Interior of the Opera House at Niblo's Garden, New York," and the double-page centerfold "Grand Panoramic view of the West Side of Washington St., Boston, Massachu... See More
Ornate masthead takes over half of the front page...
Item #209739
April 30, 1853
DODGE'S LITERARY MUSEUM, Boston, April 30, 1853 See the photo below for one of the more detailed and certainly one of the largest masthead illustrations to be found. As the title suggests this 16 page issue has mostly literary content but there is some current news near the back, including "Santa Anna in Mexico". Measures about 10 1/2 by 14 inches, just a bit of light foxing, general... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704191
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704500
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704831
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #704926
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum... Scenes in Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #689512
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum... Much on Franklin Pierce...
Item #698181
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum... View of Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #669880
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Among the prints in this short-lived paper (lasted just 48 issues) are: "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ladies Presenting the Great Temperance Petition at Albany" "The Seals of Jerusalem".
Also a nice nearly half page overview of the city of: "Concord, New Hampshire" "... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #647597
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Prints of the new President and Vice President...
Item #663226
December 04, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1852 The ftpg. has text and portraits of: "Gen. Frank Pierce and Hon. William R. King, President & Vice President Elect of the United States".
Prints inside include a scene of "Third Street, Phila." and several prints of hunting dogs.
Sixteen pages, a British Museum inked stamp in the dateline, great condition.
How P. T. Barnum bought his museum...
Item #688254
September 10, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1852 Page 2 has an interesting article: "How Barnum Purchased The Museum".
The front page has a small notice for the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Four pages, some loss at the blank spine but not affecting any text, otherwise nice.
P. T. Barnum made Tom Thumb wealthy...
Item #606783
September 07, 1852
THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Sept. 7, 1852
* General Tom Thumb - dwarf
* P.T. Barnum circus attraction
The front page has: "Barnum and Tom Thumb" which includes a letter from Bridgeport, Ct., noting in part: "Barnum's chief sources of income...are his Museum...among his incidental expenses are $200 a week or $10,400 a year for Tom Thumb..." with more on... See More
From its first year of publication... Early Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #690526
August 21, 1852
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 21, 1852
* 1st year of this famous publication
* Early Uncle Tom's Cabin mention
Rare to find this venerable newspaper from its first year of publication. This is the vol. 1 number 289 issue.
Page 2 has a report of a: "Frightful Accident" "Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie" "250 Lives Lost". But the more notable content is ... See More
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