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Suspension bridge over the Hudson...
Item #648921
October 28, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 28, 1868 The front page has "Francis' Car Heating and Ventilating Apparatus" and "Nagle's Patent Expanding Mandrel" with accompanying articles. Within the issue is "The Joy Patent Steam Hammer"; "Suspension Bridge Over The Hudson"; and additional articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages
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Complete in sixteen pages
Fish-Culture in America...
Item #659630
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, November, 1868. The front page has the beginning of a multi-page article: "FISH-CULTURE IN AMERICA", which has considerable text and related illustrations in regards to the controlled raising and breeding of fish. A background history of Pisciculture is included.Additional articles with associated prints include: "THE HANDEL FESTI... See More
1868 Sacramento California...
Item #211200
November 04, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, CA, November 4, 1868. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Articles in this iss... See More
Its history tied to the California Gold Rush...
Item #644261
November 05, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 5, 1868 Although known to all as the current capital of California, this city got its start thanks to the protection of Sutter's Fort, which was established by John Sutter in 1839. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial and agricultural center, and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riv... See More
Thomas Nast's: 'Wilkes Booth the Second'...
Item #173250
November 07, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1868 The front page of this issue features a political illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "Wilkes Booth the Second" with an associated article "The Policy of Assassination". Inside is a very nice full page illustration: 'At the Market, Richmond, Virginia.' Two half-page illustrations are from the Earthquake at Ica, Peru. A fu... See More
Early 1868 Madison Wisconsin Wisconsin...
Item #213847
November 07, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, Wisconsin and dated November 7, 1868.
* Early Madison Wisconsin
* 1868 Wisconsin
* Original News
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue i
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* Early Madison Wisconsin
* 1868 Wisconsin
* Original News
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue i
The cause of earthquakes...
Item #682741
November 10, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare publication
* Post Civil War
Among the articles in this issue are: "A Hypothesis as to the Cause for Earthquakes" "Political Changes in California" "Woman's Rights" "The Loss of Hooker - A Touching Tribute to a Stricken and Bereft Soldier".
Four pages, great condition... See More
Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, New York...
Item #173252
November 14, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1868 Terrific full front page political cartoon: 'Victory!' shows U.S. Grant on horseback cutting off the head of the K.K.K. on horseback as well. A halfpage illustration of the ''Court House, San Jose, California'. A great and displayable fullpage: 'Duck Shooting' shows 6 scenes. 'Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, Corne... See More
Perry and Goddard's perpetual revolver...
Item #657811
November 18, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Perry and Goddard 'Double Header,' or 'Perpetual Revolver'", and "Double Seated Lock Safety Valve".
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New York City's YMCA...Adirondacks...
Item #173254
November 21, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1868 The front page features a half-page illustration "Petroleum V. Nasby, Ex-Postmaster" with an accompanying article. "Murder of the Rev. B. F. Randolph" (Black American Methodist Minister) article also features a 1/4 page illustration of him as well. A half-page illustration of the "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Building ... See More
Brick & tile machine...
Item #204945
November 25, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 25, 1868 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: BRICK & TILE MACHINE - WAGON BRAKE - CARRIAGE POLE - STEAM PUMP & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Thanksgiving dinner... Fulton ferry-boat collision... San Francisco earthquake......
Item #173256
November 28, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1868 The front page shows a 1/4 page illustration: 'Punishing Slaves in Cuba' as well as nearly 1/2 page: 'El Moro Castle at the Entrance to Harbor of Havana, Cuba' with text. A full page illustration is "French Council of Ministers Held at St. Cloud, Presided over by the Emperor". A halfpage illustration is of 'Trapping Wil... See More
Washing Machine...
Item #644251
December 02, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 2, 1868. The front page features "Reynolds' Steam Condensing and Water Elevating Engine". Inside the issue are: "Selfridge's Patent Washing Machine"; "Gear's Variety Planing and Molding Machine"; "Hattan's Patent Fireplace"; "Dimock's Thermo-Annuciator"; and additional illustrations, artic... See More
Early depredations in Texas...
Item #602518
December 04, 1868
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 4, 1868
* Early crimes in Texas
* Joseph J. Reynold
The front page has one column headings: "WASHINGTON" "Reign Of Terror In Texas" "Major-Gen. Reynolds Corroborates With Tribune's Reports...." Text takes up a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
The indian war of 1868/1869... Baron James De Rothschild...
Item #173258
December 05, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1868 The front page of this issue features a nearly full page portrait of "The Late Baron James De Rothschild", with an accompanying article [Note: at the time of his death, the Jewish Baron was estimated to have amassed a fortune, separate from his family holdings, valued at more than five times the wealth of Bill Gates]. Inside is a 1/2 pg. il... See More
Whipping Post in 1868....
Item #219389
December 07, 1868
NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 7, 1868.
* The whipping post - Flagellation
The back page has a detailed report: The Whipping Post Another Revolting Exhibition at New Castle, Del.--Two Men Pilloried and Three Flogged--Public Opinion in the State Regarding the Law. Other news of the day includes: "Georgia" "The Preisdent's Message" "The Union Pacific Railroad" and much more. Minor printin
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* The whipping post - Flagellation
The back page has a detailed report: The Whipping Post Another Revolting Exhibition at New Castle, Del.--Two Men Pilloried and Three Flogged--Public Opinion in the State Regarding the Law. Other news of the day includes: "Georgia" "The Preisdent's Message" "The Union Pacific Railroad" and much more. Minor printin
1868 Wisconsin Badgers...
Item #200162
December 09, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, WI and dated December 9, 1868. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early Wisconsin.
President Johnson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #691200
December 10, 1868
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, Dec. 10, 1868 All of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson.
This was the annual state-of-the-union address in which Johnson reviewed the events of the year and plans for the future.
Four pages, some minor margin tears, good condition.... See More
Whipping post in New Castle, Delaware... Negro newsboys in Richmond...
Item #173260
December 12, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1868 The frontpage of this issue is of 'The Whipping Post and Pillory at New Castle, Delaware'. An article "H. Rives Pollard" also features an illustration of him. A nearly 1/2 page illustration entitled "Scene of the Philadelphia tragedy, Corner of Tenth and Pine Streets" A halfpage 'Alaska--Interi... See More
1868 Madison, Wisconsin...
Item #222086
December 12, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, Wisconsin and dated December 12, 1868.
* Early Madison Wisconsin
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue includes: "Lynch Law I
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* Early Madison Wisconsin
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue includes: "Lynch Law I
A magazine devoted to shorthand...
Item #601000
December 14, 1868
STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, Dec. 14, 1868 This is a very curious little periodical themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, as that invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand. The front page article is: "Phonography--A Beautiful Art".
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inc... See More
President Johnson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #683292
December 15, 1868
THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Dec. 15, 1868
* Andrew Johnson State of the Union Address
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Fully half of the front page and a third of the back page are taken up with the: "MESSAGE of PRESIDENT JOHNSON" being his annual state-of-the-union address to the nation, a tradition begun with Washington & which continues to this d... See More
Post-Civil War from Madison, Wisconsin...
Item #598866
December 22, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin, Dec. 22, 1868 Among the front page items: "News from Washington" "Cuban Revolution Declining" "Rumors About Gen. Grant's Cabinet" "A Proposed Amendment to the Constitution".
Complete in four pages, a wealth of advertising with many illustrated ads, nice condition.
Pardon is offered to all former Confederate soldiers...
Item #693484
December 25, 1868
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson proclamation 179
* Amnesty & full pardon for treason (Confederates)
The middle of the front page has: "A PROCLAMATION" "Amnesty Proclamation by the President--Pardon of All Rebels Without Distinction" which is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
This was the last of several Proclamations by both Li... See More
Indian prisoners captured by General Custer...
Item #173264
December 26, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1868 The front of the issue is of a 1/2 page illustration entitled "Winter Sports-Fishing for Pickerel Through the Ice." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Steamboat Disaster on the Ohio River, Near Warsaw, Kentucky, December 4, 1868." which also has the accompanying front page article regarding the collisions of the ste... See More
David Ross Locke...
Item #549359
December 28, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin, December 28, 1868
* David Ross Locke...
* Petroleum V. Nasby...
Page 2 has: "Nasby" "Mr. Nasby and His Friends Discuss the Message--The Financial Policy of the President Particularly is Approved of at the Beginning, But--"
Takes 3/4 of a column, signed in type: Petroleum Nasby. A humorous item using ma... See More
Just 20 years after the Gold Rush...
Item #130338
OAKLAND DAILY TRANSCRIPT, California, 1869 From this now-large city in Northern California, here is an issue just 20 years after the famous Gold Rush.Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many still relating to gold mining in one way or another. A four page issue, somewhat irregular at the spine, some edge tears, generally good condition.
Item #152978
EVERY SATURDAY, London, 1869. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing mostly literary item plus many ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #153020
STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, 1869. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. An interesting, small publication themed on shorthand--unusual as such. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. About 20 pages and measuring about 5 by 7 inches.
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #153239
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Manchester newspapers from the decade after the Civil War...
Item #211963
UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., dated 1866 - 1870. This is a typical newspaper of the day, each issue having 4 pages, with various news of the day & a wealth of advertising as well, several of the ads being illustrated. The contents within give a good sense of the concerns & attention of the nation the decade after the Civil War. Some margin tears and scattered foxing. Generally in rathe... See More
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Carrier's Address...
Item #555606
January 02, 1869
COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, January 2, 1869
* Carrier's Address
* Uncommon title
The front page has the "Carrier's New Year's Address" taking 2 1/2 columns.
Uncommon to have a carrier's address from this period.
News of the day with many interesting advertisements throughout. Ink is a bit lite in the text of the address.... See More
1869 Women's Suffrage... Susan B. Anthony...
Item #714058
January 09, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1869
* Early Women's suffrage meeting in Manhattan
* Susan B. Anthony as chairwoman - Ernestine Rose
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Working Women's Association. (see images)
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, good condition.... See More
New Orleans, Louisiana....
Item #636371
January 20, 1869
NEW ORLEANS COMMERCIAL BULLETIN, Louisiana, January 20, 1869
* Uncommon title
* Eventually merged with the New Orleans Prices Current
Page 2 has: "Amnesty Proclamation" and "John H. Surratt" among other items. The back page has no fewer than 60+ illustrated steamboat and ship ads.
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the blank spine, generally good.... See More
Fire-fighting scene, Philadelphia... Chicago River tunnel...
Item #173274
January 30, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration of 'Great Fire in Philadelphia - Destruction of Caldwell's Jewelry Establishment on Chestnut Street' shows a large building in flames, with a fire engine and fire fighters. Inside is 'The Chicago River Tunnel' which shows 5 views. 'View of the New Hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio... See More
Police boat... Velocipede riding school...
Item #173278
February 13, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1869 The front page of this issue features a full engraving entitled "Modeling a Homestead" which shows a father & children building a model home. A nearly half-page illustration of "Hon. John Scott, Senator from Pennsylvania" and "The Bay of Samana, San Domingo". A very nice fullpage illustration &quo... See More
The bicycle..
Item #649006
February 13, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1869 The front page has "The Gerner Patent Boiler" with accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Douglas' Patent Hay Loader"; "Appegate's Patent Cart Catch"; "Notes on the Velocipede"; "Weston's Patent Improved Centrifugal"; and additional illustrations, articles and advertisements
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Early issue of the Saturday Evening Post...
Item #700945
February 13, 1869
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1869 From when this was a newspaper more than a magazine, but mostly taken up with literary content.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, one page inside has browning.
Item #151644
February 18, 1869
WATCHMAN & REFLECTOR, Boston, Feb. 18, 1869 Mostly religious-related content. Non-religious content on the bkpg., plus various ads. Rejoined at the spine, otherwise good.
KKK attack in Tennessee...
Item #599557
February 22, 1869
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 22, 1869
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK
* Negroes attacked in Tennessee
The front page has small one column headings: "The Southern States" "The Ku-Klux-Klan Again At Work In Tennessee". See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Remains of executed Henry Wirz are reinterred, without the head...
Item #693454
February 25, 1869
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1869 The front page has a report concerning the reinterment of the infamous Henry Wirz, the "demon" warden of Andersonville Prison Camp who was tried & convicted of war crimes and was hanged on Nov. 10, 1865. He was only two men tried, convicted, and executed for war crimes during the Civil War.
The front page report concerning his reinterment... See More
View Of Havana, Cuba... Union Pacific R.R: Echo City & Weber Canon, Utah...
Item #173282
February 27, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1869 The front page of this issue features an article on Washington's Resignation and illustration "Original Portrait Of Washington" from a painting executed by Polk at Valley Forge. Also a nice full page illustration "General Washington Resigning His Commission To Congress At Annapolis". Large view of "Panoramic View O... See More
Preparing for Grant's inauguration... Andrew Johnson's exit...
Item #682722
March 04, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1869 The front page begins with much reporting on the inaugural ceremonies of U.S. Grant as President, which occurred on the date of this issue (hence nor reported here).
Heads include: "WASHINGTON" "A Day of General Excitement at the Capital" "The City Crowded with Visitors From All Parts" "Increased Curiosity Regarding Gen. Grant... See More
Indian burial on Deer Creek near Fort Laramie... The country doctor...
Item #173284
March 06, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1869 The front page is a nice displayable illustration entitled "The Country Doctor" which shows him having arrived at a woman's home on horseback. A half-page illustration with related article "Mr. Paul Du Chaillu Lecturing to the Young Folks of Boston", the celebrated African explorer. A half-page illustration "Grand ... See More
Velocipede...
Item #564387
March 13, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated March 13, 1869. A primary reporting article in this issue is of "The Topliff and Ely Adjustable Velocipede" which features three illustrations.
This is a complete issue in 16 pages measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches and does contain an archival mend on the page of the velocipede and a small piece missing in the left margin area of the fron... See More
Inauguration of President Grant... Howard University...
Item #173288
March 20, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1869 The front cover of this issue features "Vice-President Wade Administering the Oath to Schuyler Colfax". Also there is a nice doublepage centerfold of "The Inauguration of President Grant, March 4, 1869" which is very is displayable. A half-page illustration "Howard University, Washington D.C." A full page illus... See More
Hand-crank velocipede...
Item #631955
March 27, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 27, 1869 The front page has "Maurice's Patent Autographic Press" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Davis' Patent Culinary Steam Generator"; "Samuels' Patent Hand Crank Velocipede"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, a couple non-archival ... See More
Grant's Cabinet... Fish Stands in Fulton Market... Sing Sing prison revolt...
Item #173292
April 03, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1869 The cover of the issue features the illustrations of new appointments of office. A nice full page illustration entitled "Reception of Army and Navy Officers, Washington, D.C.". A page consist of two halfpage engravings, "The Sparrows' Home, Union Square, New York City" and "Fish Stands in Fulton Market, N.Y."... See More
Suspension bridge over the Ohio River...
Item #222793
April 03, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 3, 1869
* Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River
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* Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River
* Kerosene lamp
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Soule's Simultaneous-Movement Velocipede", "Suspension Bridge Over the Ohio River, Connecting Ohio With Kentuck
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Soule's Simultaneous-Movement Velocipede", "Suspension Bridge Over the Ohio River, Connecting Ohio With Kentuck
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