Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Brooklyn Tabernacle fire...
Item #602511
December 23, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, December 23, 1872
* Brooklyn and the Central Presbyterian Church
* Thomas De Witt Talmage - fire disaster
The front page has one column headings: "TALMAGE'S TABERNACLE" "The Church Burnt To The Ground Yesterday" "A 'Fire Proof' Building Of The Period" and more. This contain lengthy text. Nice to have in this NYC title... See More
Portland, Oregon & Helena, Arkansas fires....
Item #614834
December 24, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1872
* Portland, Oregon
* Helena, Arkansas
* Fire disasters
The front page has one column headings: "Part of the Business Section of Portland, Oregon, Burned" "Reported Destruction of Helena, Ark., by Fire" "Fire In Portland, Oregon" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, generally nic... See More
Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire...
Item #622447
December 25, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1872
* Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire
The back page has an article headed: "NEW-YORK FIRES" "A Million Dollars' Worth of Property in Flames" "Barnum's Museum and Other Buildings Wholly Destroyed" "The Entire Collection of Wild Animals Burned to Death" and more. Lengthy text. Nice to have in this venerable ne... See More
1872 Portland, New York Christmas Eve train wreck disaster....
Item #688345
December 25, 1872
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, December 25, 1872
* Christmas Eve train wreck
* Cross Cut Railroad disaster - 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... See More
1872 Portland, New York train wreck disaster....
Item #700085
December 25, 1872
THE 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. (see images)
Other news of the d... See More
Williamsport (Newberry) PA church disaster....
Item #655065
December 27, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, Dec. 27, 1872
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania PA (Newberry)
* Lycoming County church collapse disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, irregular and some wear at the spine, otherwise good.... See More
The Lowry War in North Carolina...
Item #700084
December 28, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 28, 1872
* Andrew Strong killed
* Lowry's War - gang
* Pembroke, North Carolina
* Scuffletown
Page three has an article on the Lowery (Lowry, Lowrie) War in North Carolina.
The Lowry War is a notable event in North Carolina history. Led by Henry Berry Lowry, whose father and brother were murdered by men of the Confederate Home Guard, a band of American... See More
Christmas morning...
Item #173682
December 28, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 28, 1872 Full ftpg: 'Early Birds: or, Christmas Morning' shows two children playing with toys. Two fullpg. Nast cartoons. Halfpg: 'Wide Awake--Christmas-Eve' shows a Black family.
First European settlement in Utah...
Item #130003
THE OGDEN JUNCTION, Utah, 1873 The masthead features a nice illustration symbolizing the "junction" of the east & west railroads with the completion of the transcontinental railroad which happened not far from here in 1869.Ogden was originally named Fort Buenaventura, it was the first permanent settlement by people of European descent in what is now Utah. It was established i... See More
Very early Los Angeles...
Item #130178
WEEKLY EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, 1873 an uncommon and very early newspaper from Southern California. Four pages, nice condition.
Early Southern California...
Item #130222
SAN DIEGO UNION, California, 1873 A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some browning at the margins with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
The issue you receive will have the look and be of similar condi... See More
Visalia, California...
Item #130244
VISALIA WEEKLY DELTA, Visalia, California, 1873 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. Very early for California.The photo is re... See More
Item #130465
OGDEN JUNCTION, Utah, 1873 Here is a great paper from Ogden, which is rather close to Promontory Point where the completion of the transcontinental railroad was celebrated just five years previous. Signifying that event, this newspaper includes wood engravings of two trains coming together, head to head (see the photo below). A great piece of Western Americana! A 4 page issue of folio size, some l... See More
From Bakersfield...
Item #130501
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 1873
Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. I believe this is the only
title I have from Bakersfield. Various tears at the margins, never
bound nor trimmed, 4 pages, generally nice.
Item #151578
PACIFIC CHURCHMAN, San Francisco, 1873. Has religious-related news and content, and some ads. Some fold wear and light foxing to the ftpg., but otherwise nice. Provides a rather interesting perspective during this formative "Wild West" period. The actual date you will receive may be different, but the issue will have the look and condition of the one shown, and wi... See More
Item #152979
THE EVENING LEADER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1873. Varous news of the day both nationally and locally, plus a wealth of ads as well. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Pittsburgh... just before steel production...
Item #153013
THE PITTSBURGH LEADER, Pittsburgh, 1873 State, local and national news from this era. Interesting to have news of the day from just before steel production hit in full force. See the photo for an example of this title from our archives. 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 form... See More
Literature of the 19th century...
Item #153018
TO-DAY, Philadelphia, 1873 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Basically a literary newspaper of small size.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date.
Famous illustrated newspaper...
Item #153238
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, 1873 "An illustrated evening newspaper." as noted in the masthead. A nice, illustrated newspaper with a large, front page illustration and more inside as well.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 15 by 21 inches and contains 8 pages. Some fold &am... See More
On voice & speech...
Item #153286
January 01, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, not dated but actually from 1873, which contains on the front page a lengthy article on "Sound and Hearing" which includes several related illustrations, plus another article: "Voice & Speech" with more related prints, carrying over to page 2 as well.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Uncommon California periodical from 1873...
Item #649229
SAN FRANCISCO NEWS-LETTER & CALIFORNIA ADVERTISER, 1873 The subtitle in the masthead notes: "Devoted To The Leading Interests of California and the Pacific Coast". The content is varied and includes a wide range of ads as well.An uncommon title with a displayable masthead featuring the seal of California, the seal of the city of San Francisco, and the seal of the county of Sa... See More
Lengthy letter by Mark Twain on Hawaii...
Item #678562
January 06, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1873
* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Hawaiian - Sandwich Islands
Pages 4 and 5 contain an extremely lengthy--almost two full columns--under the heading: "THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Schemes of Annexation" but mostly taken up with: "Views of Mark Twain" - A Characteristic Letter From; the Humorist, to the Editor of the Tribune". And what f... See More
Napoleon III death...
Item #613030
January 10, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, January 10, 1873
* Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte death
* 1st President of the French Republic
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Napoleon" "Announcement of His Death" "The Particulars Of His Last Hours" and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile a... See More
Burning of the Brooklyn Tabernacle...
Item #173686
January 11, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1873 The front page shows a half page 'Burning of the Brooklyn Tabernacle' along with a smaller illustration of the "The Brooklyn Tabernacle - Interior View' with an accompanying article. Half page illustration of 'Burning of Barnum's Hippodrome'.
A quarter-page illustration of 'The Late George P. Putnam"... See More
An anti-sea-sick ship... an elevated railway...
Item #659789
January 11, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1873 The issue features the latest inventions and innovations of the day including: "STEAM PRESS", "SALOON OF BESSEMER'S ANTI-SEA-SICK SHIP", "ELEVATED RAILWAY", "WATER WHEEL", and more, all of which include supporting text. A number of interesting advertisements are present as well, along with a sum... See More
Jews in Romania persecuted...
Item #599456
January 13, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1873
* Persecution of Jews in Romania
The front page has one column headings that include: "The Jews In Romania" and "Action of the United States Government In their Behalf". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
American brick making machine...
Item #613214
January 18, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 18, 1873 The front page has a large illustration "The Great American Brick Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "Emerson's Feathering Paddle Wheel"; "Nine Horse Power Compound Steam Engines"; "Design for Ball Ground Pavilion" and other illustrations, articles and advertisements.
This is ... See More
Ice bridge ove the Mississippi...
Item #173688
January 18, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1873 Full front page illustration of 'Gov. John A. Dix' in a military uniform; Half page illustration of ' Ice Bridge Over the Mississippi At St. Louis' also shows a bridge under construction and 'Railroad Accident at Prospect Station, Penna.'
Doublepage centerfold: 'A Snow Storm--Joys & Sorows'; Nea... See More
1st battle of the Stronghold... Modoc War....
Item #594370
January 21, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1873
* First battle of the Stronghold
* Modoc War - Captain Jack
The front page has one column headings: "The Modoc War" "An Eight-Hour Battle--The Troops Defeated with a Loss of Forty Killed" which is a 1st report on the first battle of the Stronghold during the Modoc War.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
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The Modoc Indian War...
Item #598463
January 21, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 21, 1873 The top of the first column has a nice stack of headlines, many concerning the Modoc Indian War, including: "DESPERATE BATTLE" "With the Modoc Indians" "Ten Hours of Conflict with a Concealed Foe" "Defeat of the Troops" "Outnumbered, Five to One" plus heads on other events of the day... See More
Modoc Indian War...
Item #600254
January 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1873
* Modoc War - California Indians
* Lava Beds - Captain Jack fame
The front page has small one column headings: "Indian Affairs" "The Battle With the Modocs--A Petition from Arizona" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Northfleet sinking disaster...
Item #613031
January 24, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, January 24, 1873
* British full rigged ship
* Northfleet sinking disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Most Terrible Marine Disaster" "A Ship Cut to the Waters' Edge" "Over 350 Persons Believed To Be Lost" and more. (see)
This issue is no... See More
Thomas Nast Print...
Item #173690
January 25, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1873 Full frontpage: 'The Labor Exchange at Castle Garden--Choosing a Girl'; Fullpage illustrations: 'The Water We Drink & Where We Get It' shows the Croton Reservoir in Central Park and 5 other scenes; Fullpage Thomas Nast: 'Unprotected Female at the Holy Sea Side'; Two half-page illustrations: 'Snow i... See More
The giant trees of California...
Item #173692
February 01, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1873 The front page features a full page illustration of 'The Late Right Hon. Lord Lytton, G.C.M.G.' Two pages features several illustrations on 'Life In China'. Very nice full page illustration 'The Sentinels--Gigantic Trees of California'. Full page with two scenes of 'Italian Immigrants in New York'. An article ... See More
Seed planter...
Item #671655
February 01, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, Feb. 1, 1873 This famous title always featured the latest inventions and improvements of the day, many being illustrated. Included in this issue are: "Testing Machine" and "Seed Planter" and so much more. Descriptive articles accompany the prints as well.
The 1870's was considered the heyday for new inventions which included the electric... See More
Captain Jack & the Modoc War..
Item #599458
February 01, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1873
* Modoc Indians War
* Captain Jack on peace
* Lava Beds
The front page has one column headings that include: "The Modoc War", "Capt. Jack Anxious for a Peace Conference-So Is the Government". See image for text. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania boiler explosion....
Item #612980
February 04, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, February 4, 1873
* Conshohocken PA Pennsylvania
* Factory - boilers explosion disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Terrific Boiler Explosion" "Four Immense Boilers Scatter Shafts Of Destruction And Bolts Of Death" "Buildings Shattered and Men Blow... See More
Nice article on "Mountain George"...
Item #615279
February 08, 1873
OAKLAND HOME JOURNAL, California, Feb. 8, 1873 Page 2 has an interesting article on: "Mountain George, the Hunter" who apparently was somewhat of a Grizzly Adams-type (see). A wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
1872 San Diego California...
Item #572659
February 09, 1873
DAILY SAN DIEGO WORLD, California, February 9, 1873
* Rare Southern California issue
* Wild Old West
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 & gunfights were often seen on a regu
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* Rare Southern California issue
* Wild Old West
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 & gunfights were often seen on a regu
Titusville, Pennsylvania oil discoveries...
Item #219388
February 10, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Feb. 10, 1873
* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster" "Dealings With the Modocs" and much more. Se
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* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster" "Dealings With the Modocs" and much more. Se
Very early from San Diego...
Item #677163
February 12, 1873
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, Feb. 12, 1873
* Rare Old West publication
A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.
Among the articles are: "The Murderer of Rodriguez--Another Shooting Affray--More of the Tin Mine..." "Our Julian Letter" and so much more.
Four pages, a small bit fr... See More
Valentine's Day theme to the front page illustration..
Item #173696
February 15, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1873 A Valentine issue with the front full page illustration: "Robbing the United States Mail." showing a women sneaking envelopes from an angelic "mailman".
Inside is a full page illustration of "Mount of Olives and Valley of Jehoshaphat." Full page illustration containing several smaller illustrations of "Knebworth P... See More
Pennsylvania coal mines...
Item #173698
February 22, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1873 Front page illustration with accompanying article: "Down Among the Coal Mines--Going Down the Slope" shows miners heading down a mine shaft in Pennsylvania. Another full page with 9 scenes on coal mining, & another 2 pages. with 3 prints on coal mining as well.
Doublepage centerfold: "Emperor Napoleon III After Death" ... See More
Ornate masthead with a farming theme...
Item #615386
February 22, 1873
MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, Boston, Feb. 22, 1873 The best part of this newspaper is the large & ornate farming-themed masthead, plus the ftpg. has an illustration of: "The Stock Barns of Hon. Wm. S. King at Minneapolis". Mostly farming-themed content.
Four age, large folio size, tears at margin and a small piece cut from the back leaf.
New York City's water supply system....
Item #612709
February 25, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1873
* New York City water supply system plan
Page 2 has an article headed: "OUR WATER SUPPLY" "Mr. Eastman's Plan for Bringing Water from Poughkeepsie--The Supply Practically Unlimited" with map. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Washington at Valley Forge...
Item #173700
March 01, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1873 Front full page illustration of "Washington at Valley Forge-Winter of 1777-8." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1732-Our Grandmothers."
Two 1/4 page portraits of "Hon. Samuel C. Pomeroy, United States Senator from Kansas" and "Hon. A. M. York, Mr. Pomeroy's Accuser"... See More
Meeting of "Professional Ball-Players"...
Item #220184
March 04, 1873
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, March 4, 1873 On the ftpg. under " Base-Ball" is a report from Baltimore, that begins: "The professional base-ball players held their annual convention at the St. Clair Hotel, of this city..." Lists the names of the teams that had delegates present at the meeting, the report continues, stating in part: "The Convention adopted a new consti
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The Modoc Indian War...
Item #540027
March 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, March 6, 1873
* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds
* Captain Jack
The front page has: "The Modocs" "The Terms of Peace Offered by the Commissioners"
Other news of the day throughout. 8 pages in nice condition.
New Orleans riot... Modoc War....
Item #599488
March 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1873
* New Orleans riot
* Modoc War
The front page has one column headings: "A Riot In New Orleans" "A Police Station Attacked by the Militia--Repulse of the Latter--Several Killed and Wounded" 1st report coverage on the political riot in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also on the front page is: "The Modocs".
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Fire Fighting Tank 1873...
Item #219661
March 08, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1873.
* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
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* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
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