Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
From Elko, Nevada, on the route to the Gold Rush...
Item #209239
January 01, 1880
WEEKLY ELKO INDEPENDENT, Elko, Nevada, 1880 This town had a population of about 2000 during the late 19th century. Situated along the Humboldt River, Elko was along the route traveled by the ill-fated Donner Party and the many who ventured to the California hills in search of gold during the 1849 gold rush. Completion of the Central Pacific Railroad gave the "official" birth to the town in 1... See More
From the ghost town of Silver City, Nevada...
Item #209247
January 01, 1880
LYON COUNTY TIMES, Silver City, Nevada, 1880 From what I have been able to research Silver City is pretty much a ghost town today, with several old building still standing from its heyday during the mining era in the 1870's and 1880's. Located rather close to the more famous Virginia City, this newspaper began in Silver City in 1874 and relocated to nearby Dayton, Nevada, in December... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #221104
January 01, 1880
Unknown Title, 1880. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The is a Frederic Remington print entitled "The Ride Through the Wood with the Old Forester". The print size is approximately 5 x 3.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9 x 7.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.... See More
Before Utah became a state...
Item #130049
January 01, 1880
DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, 1880 Uncommon title from this Mormon city. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of what you will receive. While actual dates vary, the issue will be dated in 1880 and will have the look/condition similar to what is shown in the image. Due to the use of rag paper, the issue is in very good condition. ... See More
Old West mining town at the foot of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #130179
January 01, 1880
FOOTHILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, 1880 This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif.
A rare issue from the Old West with various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Early Santa Rosa...
Item #130213
January 01, 1880
DAILY REPUBLICAN, Santa Rosa, 1880 Santa Rosa was founded in 1833 and named after Saint Rose of Lima. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Santa Rosa Plain was home to a strong and populous tribe of Pomo natives. Upon the arrival of Europeans, the Pomos were decimated by smallpox brought from Europe.
The first known permanent European settlement of Santa Rosa was the homestead of the Car
... See More
Once a military outpost in far Northern California...
Item #130230
January 01, 1880
SCOTT VALLEY NEWS, Fort Jones, California, 1880 This small town has a population of just 839 and is located at the very top of California. It was once a military outpost--hence the name--protecting the various mining communities in the vicinity. A rare issue from the Old West.
Four pages, good condition.
First California town name not of Spanish or native American origin...
Item #130236
January 01, 1880
STOCKTON DAILY INDEPENDENT, California, 1880 Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
Four pages, ... See More
Item #130361
January 01, 1880
SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT, Stockton, Calif. 1880 a folio-size singlesheet with some literary content, items of topical interest and a few anecdotes; the bkpg. being mostly ads. In good condition.
Item #130450
January 01, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, 1880 A "typical" newspaper from this period with various news of the day and many ads. This issue is browning with some chipping at the margins. Folio-size, 8 pages. Must be handled carefully.
Item #130469
January 01, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, California, 1880 An uncommon title from this town. A four page issue with various news of the day and many ads. Some wear & minor tears at the margins, otherwise rather good. I only have a few issues.
From the mining district...
Item #130476
January 01, 1880
NEVADA DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Nevada City, California, 1879 This town (formerly known as Deer Creek Dry Diggins) was the most important mining town in California in the 1850's. It is situated close to the Nevada border a bit northwest of Lake Tahoe. The historic district today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This is a volume one issue with various news of the day and Western... See More
Item #130507
January 01, 1880
MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, California, 1880 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. A four page newspaper, never bound nor trimmed. Nice condition.
Ogle County, Illinois...
Item #150566
January 01, 1880
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, 1880 General news of the day, topical reports and ads, many which are illustrated.
Complete in eight pages and in nice condition.
In the native Indian language of the "Dakota Mission"...
Item #152993
January 01, 1880
IAPE OAYE, South Dakota, 1880 A newspaper from the "Dakota Mission" of native Americans with most of the front page taken up with an illustration. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date.
Item #153008
January 01, 1880
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, 1880. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of 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 but will have the format as shown. Small binding holes in margin. A 4 ... See More
Item #153019
January 01, 1880
STODDART'S REVIEW, Philadelphia, PA 1880. 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 but will have the format as shown. Measures about 14"x10".
Is Jesse James dead?
Item #616048
January 03, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 3, 1880
* Jesse James killed ?
* Outlaw - train robber
The top of page 3 has an interesting article: "IS JESSE JAMES DEAD?" "A Certificate for His Burial Alleged to Have Been Issued" "The Mystery Almost Certain to Be Cleared Up Within the Next Few Days". He would not die until over two years later.
Twelve pages, the back le... See More
Cleopatra's Needle...
Item #174418
January 10, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1880 Full ftpg: 'From the Land of the Nile to the Shores of the Hudson: Cleopatra's Needle'. Nearly halfpg: 'New Farmers' Market in New York'. Three-quarter pg: 'Some Early Inventions' shows five. Fullpg; 'Gen. Grant in Phila.' Fullpg: 'Christmas Dinner at the Five Points House'.
Other news and advert... See More
Early Billiards... pool...
Item #613760
January 11, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 11, 1880
* Early billiards - pool
* Jacob Schaefer vs. William Sexton
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "THE WESTERN WIZARD" "Schaefer Hailed Champion, of the Billiard Champion" "Holding the Title at the Old Game and the New" "Sexton D... See More
Jews - Jewish trial & penalty...
Item #613761
January 13, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 13, 1880
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "CODE OF THE JEWS" "Trials in Capital Cases Among the Ancient Israelites" and more. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of c... See More
The "Germ" ?
Item #616710
January 14, 1880
THE SEMI-WEEKLY GERM, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Jan. 14, 1880
* Bizarre title
You have to love this newspaper for the title alone. What does it mean? There is 4 by 5 inch piece missing from the upper corner of the back leaf, but of course not noticeable when the newspaper is closed. Add a quirky titled newspaper to your collection!
Four pages, evenly toned, various margin tears, somewhat ... See More
Meridian, Mississippi...
Item #174420
January 17, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1880 Front page has two prints of: "The Late Attempt on the Life of the Czar of Russia". Very nice fullpg: "A Cotton Blockade at Meridian, Mississippi" includes 9 scenes. Fullpg: "The Bridge Over the Firth of Tay, Scotland". Halfpg: "The Kremlin at Moscow"plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the d... See More
Early newspaper from San Jose...
Item #695569
January 18, 1880
DAILY MORNING TIMES, San Jose, California, Jan. 18, 1880
* Rare old West publication
This is a volume 2 issue of this newspaper that existed under this title for about 6 years. Gregory notes only two institutions have any holdings of this newspaper.
Eight pagers, never bound nor trimmed, news agent's stamp above the masthead, great condition.... See More
Metropolitan Concert Hall, New York...
Item #174422
January 24, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 24, 1880 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Beware of Foreign Tramps." Full page illustration of "The Lebanon Club - New York Working Men's Coffee House." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Alonzo Garcelon Ceasar I."
Full page illustration of "The Mask Ball at the New York Academy of Music.&quo... See More
Harbor of Charleston...
Item #174424
January 31, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1880 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Another Investigation Committee' shows a Black man in Kansas holding a bag reading: 'Exodus from the South'. Nearly halfpg: 'Whale Captured in the Harbor of Charleston, S.C.'. Illus. of 'The Late Frank Leslie'. Several illustrations of: 'Paris Under the Snow'. Another fullpg. Nas... See More
Sighting of Frank James, brother of Jesse...
Item #646721
February 04, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Feb. 4, 1880 The ftpg. has a short article headed: "Frank James" which reports a local sighting of him (see).
Eight pages, good condition.
Murder mystery resolved: it was his son...
Item #683224
February 04, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 4, 1880
* A professional butcher slaughters his family
* John L. Soper - Kearney, Clay County, Missouri
The top of the front page has a column headed: "Criminal Matters" Theories as to the Recent Assassination Near Kearney, Mo."
The assassination of farmer John Soper was an interesting case. They had opinions on who the killer w... See More
Case of the Black Donnellys horror...
Item #682188
February 07, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 7, 1880
* Black Donnellys massacre
* Lucan, Ontario, Canada
Page 2 begins with an account of the "Black Donnellys' " funeral at Lucan, Ontario, Canada.
The "Black" Donnellys were an Irish Catholic immigrant family who settled in Ontario, Canada. The Donnellys' ongoing feuds with local residents culminated in an att... See More
Bicycles in America...
Item #174426
February 07, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1880 Full ftpg: 'The Call to Church: Early Colonial Times in New England'. Fullpg. with five scenes: 'Gen. Grant in Florida'. Halfpg: 'The Distress in Ireland: Peat Gatherers on the Moors'. Fullpg. Nast political cartoon. Fullpg: 'The Bicycle in America' shows 2 scenes.
Other news and advertisements of the day are in... See More
Details of a lynching in New Mexico...
Item #682307
February 10, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 10, 1880 The front page has a report headed: "Triple Lynching Affair" from Las Vegas, New Mexico, noting in part: "The cow boys...implicated in the shooting of Carson...were dragged from their cells this morning by a mob of 75 armed men...victims were dragged to the central plaza & ropes were thrown over the beams...West was hauled ... See More
Outlaw Frank James & Mardi Gras...
Item #614304
February 11, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 11, 1880
* Outlaw Frank James
* Mardi Gras carnival
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Frank James Again"
Page 4 has: "A Mimic Mardi Gras" "The Streets of the City in the Possession of Merry Masqueraders Last Night" and more. (see) Tex... See More
Unusual broadside issue...
Item #560623
February 11, 1880
ADVANCE SUPPLEMENT, Red Wing, Minnesota (though not noted as such on the issue), February 11, 1880
* Rare broadside issue
This is a very curious half-sheet which is printed on the front side only. Included are several news items headed: "Our City" "An Interesting Game" "Belle Creek" Hay Creek" and other tidbits (see). There is mention of Red Wing in o... See More
General Grant in Florida...
Item #174428
February 14, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1880 Front full pg. illus. by Nast entitled "The Invasion of Indiana - A Colored Amazon Legion." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "General Grant in Florida - A Trip on the Oklawaha." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Hot Lakes of New Zealand." Dblpgctrfld. of "Sketches from the Thirteenth Annual Exhibition of the American Wate... See More
1880 Leadville, Colorado booming...
Item #692860
February 15, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint bac... See More
Female duelists...
Item #604740
February 17, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 17, 1880
* Female duel in Virginia
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Female Duelists" "Two Virginia Girls Fight for the Possession of a Lover" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in... See More
New Bloomfield Pennsylvania...
Item #204978
February 18, 1880
THE PERCY COUNTY DEMOCRAT from New Bloomfield PA and dated February 18, 1880. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition (except for a few fold and margin tears) 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.
James Lenox death...
Item #604743
February 20, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 20, 1880
* James Lenox death
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "James Lenox" "The Senior Vice President of the American Antiquarian Society" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a... See More
Molly Maguires...
Item #606032
February 20, 1880
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, February 20, 1880
* Molly Maguires
* Tuscarawas Valley - Ohio
Page 6 has one column headings: "Molly Maguires" "A 'Warning' to Some Miners Employed by the O. Young Coal Company".
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Reports from the "wild" West...
Item #683228
February 20, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 20, 1880 The front page has a wealth of articles that are iconic of the Wild West, including: "Dangerous Freaks of a Colorado Cattle King" "He Attempts to Slaughter a Car Full of People" "Moonshiners Arrested" "Cattle Thieves Arrested" "Indicted for Murder" "Suffering Negroes--Distress Among the C... See More
Trial report, but more interesting is what happened later at their hangings...
Item #683225
February 21, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 21, 1880 Page 2 has: "The Criminal Record" "Execution of a Brace of Negro Murderers at Murfreesboro, Tenn." being John Hall and Burrell Smith, former slaves.
This was for the murder of Henry Pugh, and as website reports note, it took on a carnival atmosphere.
The article report includes: "The execution of Burrel Smith and Jo... See More
A Valentine's Day print... Nova Scotia...
Item #174430
February 21, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 21, 1880 Halfpg: 'Sketches on the Ice' shows ice skating. Halfpg: 'Gen. Grant In Florida--Reception at Key West' plus another of him: 'The Visit to Orange Park'. Fullpg. Valentine theme: 'A Romance of Other Days'. Very somber fullpg: 'A Negro Funeral in Virginia' is by A.B. Frost. Nearly fullpg: 'Canoeing In ... See More
Skating on the Schuylkill... A beer saloon...
Item #174432
February 28, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 28, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Herald of Relief from America." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Visit to Havana." Full pg. illus. of "Washington Relics, Purchased by the United States Government from the Lewis Family."
Dblpgctrfld. of "A Skating Party on the Schuyl... See More
1880 Visalia, California...
Item #571160
February 28, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, February 28, 1880
* Visalia, California
* Wild Old West - Rare title
This 8 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 ... See More
When St. Louis was the Old West...
Item #682176
March 02, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 2, 1880 The front page has a brief item: Killed His Step-Father" noting: "Enoch Willis, who was shot by his stepson...in the alleged act of whipping his wife, died last night. The young man is in jail."
Interesting articles include: "Saloon-Keeper Poisoned" "Leader of Texas Cattle-Thieves Killed by Texas Rangers&qu... See More
A trip to San Diego....
Item #174434
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880 Front full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession." Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America." Full pg. Nast il... See More
Item #552498
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&qu... See More
Remembering the discovery of gold...
Item #581274
March 06, 1880
THE OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, Oakland, California, March 6, 1880 The front page carries a report "The Discovery of Gold - An Interesting Account From One Who Was in California at the Time". "Albert N. Hatch, of Edgemont, Pa., writes the following to The Philadelphia Press: 'In looking over my note-book the other day, I came across something relating to the discover of gold in C... See More
Is the Universe Infinite ?....
Item #604818
March 11, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 11, 1880
* Early infinity of space study
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has one column headings: "Popularized Astronomy" "The Immensity of Space" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, oth... See More
Sideny, Nebraska gold robbery...
Item #600341
March 12, 1880
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, March 12, 1880
* Eureka NV Nevada
* Fore disaster
The front page has small one column headings: "Bold Robbers" "Bullion Worth $200,000 Stolen at Sidney, Neb.--The Greatest Excitement" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
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