Odd Fellows... 60th Anniversary...

THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAM, Portland, Oregon, April 26, 1879  Page three reports "Sixtieth Anniversary - The Odd Fellows Unite in Commemorating the Natal Day of Their Order - Interesting Proceedings. The Line of March, Procession and Exercises - Reception and Ceremonials. Oration by Hon. J. N. Dolph, P.G.M. - Sociable and Ball Close the Celebration". This report is over two columns ... See More  

From 1879 Nashville, Tennessee...

THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 29, 1879



* Early Southeastern United States publication



 We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. Very small "Library of Congress" label within the masthead, irregular along the spine, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the... See More  

The Tobacco market...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1879  The front page of the issue features a full illustration entitled "The Goose-herd" from a painting by G. Wertheimer.  Thomas Nast political full page cartoon is "Canada's Real Home Rule". A full page illustration "A Tobacco Mart in Lynchburg, Virginia" shows six scenes in the tobacco making process and features... See More  

Fort Hamilton in New York harbor...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1879  Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Bulldozer' shows the Democratic tiger. Nice fullpg: 'View from Ft. Hamilton, New York Harbor--the Sunset Gun' is displayable. Another Nast cartoon shows "The Democratic Dilemma" and a full page print: "The Good Old Times".

Other news and advertisements of the day are inclu... See More  

Sidney, Nebraska lynching...

THE NEW-YORK TIMES, May 12, 1879



* Sidney, Nebraska lynching

* Masked lynch mob



The front page has a small one column heading: "Hanged To A Telephone Pole". See image for text.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

Woodford Mambrino death....

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 16, 1879



* Jacob Schaefer, Sr.

* Billiards - pool



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "THE WIZARD'S WAND" "Schaefer's Marvelous Performance with the cue" "The Western Wonder Retains the Championship" and more. (see) Text takes up over a full c... See More  

From Sag Harbor... Thomas Edison & his light...

THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, May 17, 1879  A very uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.

The front page has a lengthy article: "Pike's Peak Signal Station", calling it the "...highest inhabited portion of the ... See More  

Electric light experiments...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 21, 1879



* Early electric light

* Gas light



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has small one column headings: "The Electric Light" "Its Failure Abroad--The Cost of the Light in This City"

See images for text here. Complete, a little irregular at the... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 24, 1879 (print only)



This is a single-page framed print. This is a full page engraving of "Fox-Hunting in Blackville - Mrs. Johnson is Entitled to the Brush" .



The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 26, 1879.  A great issue for framing and displaying!  "In the Park" "The Dedication of the New Roman Catholic Cathedral Yesterday Morning" "Too Late" "The Nihilist Troubles in Russia" "The Tables Turned"

Niagara Falls mishap.....

THE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, May 27, 1879



* Niagara Falls takes local to death

* Hot Springs, Arkansas silver discovery



This uncommon 4 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "Arkansas" "Reported Discovery Of Rich Silver Ore Near Hot Springs..." Also: "Over The Falls" &quo... See More  

Death of anti-slavery publisher William Lloyd Garrison...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California May 28, 1879  The front page includes: "Death Of Lloyd Garrison", who was publisher of the famous anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'. Much on his life.

Four pages, tiny binding indents at the blank spine, slightly fragile, very nice condition.

Hagerstown, Maryland hotel fire...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, May 29, 1879 



* Hagerstown, Maryland 

* Washington House hotel fire 



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has small one column headings: "Conflagration" and "The Washington House, Hagerstown, Md., Destroyed..."

See image for text here. Complete, a lit... See More  

The Zulu War...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1879  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Step Toward Civilization." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Sunset Hour." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Village Scene in South Germany." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A City Ambulance." Two 1/4 portraits of "Cardinal Newman" and "Robert Browning." Full pg. illus. of &quo... See More  

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 4, 1879.  A great issue for framing and displaying! "The Decoration Day Parade" "Whe Wall of Lamentation in the Ruins of the Temple at Jerusalem" "The Veteran" "Sketches in Cairo, Egypt" "The Zulu War" "The Strike of the 'Longshoremen - A Sketch along the Docks"

Unknown Confederate dead monuments....

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 7, 1879



* Civil War memorials



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 2 has small one column headings: "Confederate Dead" "Unveiling of Two Monuments at Winchester, Va.- Oration by Senator Morgan". See images for text.

Complete, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

Asa Packer... Mauch Chunk, PA (Jim Thorpe)...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1879  Front full pg. illus. of "Sad Memories - Decoration Day." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Robin's Vefper." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Left to Perish." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Hon. ASA Packer" and "Louis Auguste Blanqui." Dblpgctrfld. of "Decoration Day." 2/3 pg. illus. of "... See More  

From this exclusive Long Island community...

THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, June 14, 1879 



* Rare high class community title



An uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. 

Various local and national news of the day, plus a great wealth of advertisements. Nev... See More  

1879 Emmitsburg, Maryland...

EMMITSBURG CHRONICLE, Maryland, June 23, 1879



* Uncommon title

* Frederick County



This uncommon title contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

Complete with 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 28, 1879. (print only)



This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The 'Ohio Idea' of Baby-Farming" which includes a small chorus under the illustration title.



The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More  

On an interview with Sitting Bull...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 3, 1879  Near the bottom of the front page is: "Sitting Bull" "The Herald Prints a Sensational Story". It mentions in part: "...prints...interview...just from Sitting Bull's camp...reciting the story of their wrongs under the treaty of 1868; furnishing new particulars of the Custer massacre..." and more.

Four pages, a bi... See More  

A farming community for the Jews...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1879  Page 2 has an interesting & quite lengthy article: "COLONY FARMING FOR JEWS" "A Project Favored by the Hebrew Convention" "Land to be Bought For Fifty Families With Money Raised by Subscription--Five Hundred Acres Offered as a Gift."

An interesting program of which we were not familiar. Eight pages, 4 binding holes near the spi... See More  

Drag Saw...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN July 12, 1879. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: GAS EXHAUSTER GOVERNOR - CUFF HOLDER - SEWER TRAP - DRAG SAW & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of t... See More  

Indian village near Standing Rock...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1879  Full ftpg. Nast cartoon shows Nast himself: 'Our Artist Trying to Think of Something Funny'. Nice fullpg. with 7 scenes: 'An Indian Village near Standing Rock' is displayable.

Great fullpg: 'Gateway to the Garden of the Gods', just south of Pike's Peak. Fullpg: 'Landlord & Tenant' and halfpg:'The Chines... See More  

Indian relationships...

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, July 20, 1879  Page 5 contains two Indian related articles under the heading of "The Indians." The first article pertains to a telegram that the Indian agency had received that the chiefs who had recently visited Washington were helping to keep peace and also telling of the experience of recent visit of other Indians to the city. The other is a "Letter from a ... See More