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The new Senate of the United States...
Item #174530
February 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1881 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Oh, The Degradation of It." Inside is a 1/2 pg. Nast illus. of "Our Refunding Will Astonish the World - When We Launch Our New Bonds." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The New Senate of the United States."
Doublepage centerfold of "Fourteenth Exhibition of the American Society of Pain... See More
Moose hunting in Canada...
Item #174532
February 12, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1881 Ftpg: "Death to Monopoly" Nast illus. "A diplomatic (Chinese) design presented to United States". Halfpg: 'The Obelisk In Central Park'. Most of the doublepage centerfold taken up with 6 scenes of: 'Moose Hunting in Canada'. Fullpg: 'Common Perils of Daily Life' 'The New Senate'.
Other news ... See More
Fiji Islands...
Item #609960
February 12, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 12, 1881
* Fiji Islands description
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 9 has an article headed: "The Fiji Islands" "Their Extent-Location, Population and Productions" "Their Value to the Commerce of the World, and Especially of the United States" and more. Len... See More
Amina Boschetti death...
Item #609925
February 13, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 13, 1881
* Amina Boschetti death
* Italian dancer ballerina
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 15 has an article headed: "A Famous Dancer" "Death of Amina Boschetti, the Beautiful Favorite of the Metropolitan Public" See image for text here.
Complete in 16 pages, mino... See More
Early Billiards... pool...
Item #605877
February 16, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, February 16, 1881
* Early billiards - pool
* Jacob Schaefer Sr. vs. William Sexton
The front page has small one column headings: "Billiards" "One of the Best Games Ever Played". See image for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care... See More
Paddy Ryan arrest and escape...
Item #603630
February 17, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, February 17, 1881
* Boxer Paddy Ryan
* Arrest for fighting
The front page has one column headings: "PADDY RYAN" "Arrested In Albany, New York, By Jim Sweeney" and more. See image for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular ... See More
Rare 19th century women's suffrage newspaper...
Item #714089
February 19, 1881
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1881
* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
Rare women's suffrage paper founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially to her right of Suffrage" as ... See More
Ice yachting on the Hudson...
Item #174534
February 19, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1881 Nice fullpg: 'Ice Yachting on the Hudson'. Fullpg with two prints: 'The New Union League Club House'. Doublepage centerfold: 'English Church Architecture--Chichester Cathedral'. There are 5 small prints: 'Lima Types' which show people from Peru. 1/2 page print: "The Stranded Steam-ship 'Roraima'&quo... See More
Ukiah, California...
Item #597490
February 25, 1881
UKIAH CITY PRESS, Mendocino County, California, Feb. 25, 1881
* Rare Old West title
From Northern California & the largest city in Mendocino County. Various news of the day both local & national, with a wealth of local advertising as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Valentine's Day... The Bowery of New York...
Item #174536
February 26, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1881 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "An Interior Investigation". Halfpg: 'A Race on the Ice--Bicycles vs. Skates'. Fullpg: 'St. Valentine's Day in the Morning' and 'Winter Amusements', by A.B. Frost. Fullpg: 'A Night Scene in the Bowery, New York' & 'The Streets of New York' is cartoonis... See More
Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein...
Item #610002
February 27, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 27, 1881
* Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein
* German Empress and Queen of Prussia
* Marriage to Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "BERLIN IN A BLAZE" "The Princess Augusta Warmly Welcomed to the Capital" "... See More
Scranton orphanage fire disaster...
Item #617821
February 28, 1881
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1881
* Scranton Pa Pennsylvania
* St. Patrick's orphan asylum
Page 2 has an article headed: "Burning of an Orphan Asylum--Loss of Seventeen Lives" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Mistick Krewe of Comus...
Item #603634
March 02, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, March 2, 1881
* Early Mardi Gras report
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
* Mistick Krewe of Comus
The front page has one column headings: "Rex At New Orleans" "Mardi Gras a Brilliant and Enjoyable Success" See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25... See More
James A. Garfield inauguration...
Item #585213
March 04, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, March 4, 1881
* James A. Garfield inauguration (day of)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INAUGURATION", "Washington a Wilderness of Flags of Every Kind", "THE CABINET", "Hotels, Boarding Houses and Legislative Halls", "Filled, Jammed and Packed with Visitors" and more ... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #174538
March 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1881 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Fishery Figures." Full page illustration of "The Great Thaw - Damage Done By Floods of Water and Rivers of Ice." Full page illustration of "Niagara in Winter Dress." Doublepage centerfold. of "English Church Architecture, No. 14 - Winchester Cathedral." Thre... See More
Scranton, Pennsylvania...
Item #594455
March 11, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1881
* American Indian War era
This 4 page newspaper measures 25 x 18 inches. News of the day includes: "Young Thieves" "A Woman's Revenge" "A Town In Ashes" and more with many interesting advertisements.
Very minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Thomas Nast prints... Garfield and Hayes...
Item #174540
March 12, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "Greeting and Farewell" which represents the retiring administration of President Hayes to President Garfield. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Politics in the Olden Time - General Jackson. President Elect on his way to Washington." Full pg. illus. entitled "1877 - 1881."
Doublepage centerfol... See More
The assassination of Alexander II of Russia...
Item #594948
March 14, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, March 14, 1881
* Alexander 11 of Russia assassinated (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page that include: "The Murdered Czar", "Assassins", "Accomplish Their Designs Upon The Life Of The Czar", "Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, Fatally Injured...&q... See More
Item #552876
March 14, 1881
STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, March 14, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."
This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This also contains a few advertisements. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some mar... See More
1881 Jamaican Voodoo... Black magic...
Item #586216
March 18, 1881
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, March 18, 1881
* Jamaican Voodoo - black magic
* Alexander II of Russia assassination
This 8 page newspaper has a very interesting article on page 3 regarding the practice of Voodoo or black magic in Jamaica with small one column headings: "Nassau Negroes" and "And Some of the Hair-Raising Yarns They Tell to Strangers". See photo... See More
Inauguration of Garfield...
Item #174542
March 19, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1881 Full ftpg. Nast: 'The Fair in the Central Park' shows Grant. Fullpg: 'The Inauguration of Pres. Garfield--Scenes in Washington' shows 5 scenes. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Inauguration of Pres. Garfield' is very displayable. Another fullpg. Nast political cartoon.
Other news and advertisements of the day are include... See More
Singer Sewing Machines...
Item #610008
March 22, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, March 22, 1881
* Singer Sewing Machines
* Manufacturing Co. vs. Stanage case
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The back page (page 10) has an article headed: "Singer Sewing Machines" "Judge Treat Decides That Anybody Can Manufacture and Sell Them" "The Name 'Singer' Co... See More
1881 Nice, France opera house fire...
Item #666845
March 25, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, March 25, 1881
* Nice, France fire disaster
* Opera de Nice theatre
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BURNED ALIVE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Opera de Nice fire disaster in France.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Alexander II, Czar of Russia, assassinated...
Item #174544
March 26, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "The Connecting Link - This Looks Like Business." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "One Reason Why There Are So Many Idle Young Men: Cause and Effect." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Alexander II., Czar of Russia - Assassinated March 13, 1881." Doublepage centerfold of "English Church Architecture, ... See More
Typical Victorian era design and artwork with the outer wrappers...
Item #701240
April 01, 1881
THE AMERICAN HOME MAGAZINE & ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY, Portland, Maine, April, 1881 One of many such publications that were popular post-Civil War, typically with literary content and various illustrations. This issue is particular in still having the very ornate, green outer wrapper. Typically the wrappers were removed when bound into annual volumes, but this issue was never bound.
The fron... See More
Thomas Nast prints... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #174546
April 02, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1881 This issue includes a full front page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "U.S. Circus" and a full page illustration by W.A. Rogers entitled "The Old Way and The New". A double page centerfold by Thomas Nast shows a morbid Statue of Liberty as a 'Warning Light', symbolizing the dangerous & unhealthy conditions of t... See More
Mormons...
Item #603648
April 04, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 4, 1881
* Mormon 47th Congress dispute
* Allen G. Campbell
* George Q. Cannon
The front page has one column headings: "THE MORMONS" "The Campbell-Cannon Congressional Contest" and more. See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 in... See More
The new capitol at Albany...
Item #174548
April 09, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1881 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon "What We Must Do About it". Full page of 2 scenes: 'An Unjust Law'. Full page of 2 scenes: ' A Humiliating Contrast' shows a street scene in Paris, and a street scene in New York.
Doublepage centerfold: 'New York Mounted Police--Services & Adventures'. Full page i... See More
Latest inven tions of the day, from 1881...
Item #152641
April 09, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 9, 1881 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "FLOUR MILLING - THE ELECTRIC MIDDLINGS PURIFIER."
Hernando, Mississippi tornado....
Item #603677
April 14, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 14, 1881
* Hernando, Mississippi
* Tornado disaster
The front page has small one column headings: "Horrors At Hernando" "A Mississippi Town Almost Annihilated by a Tornado". See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a littl... See More
Ike Stockton gang....
Item #603678
April 15, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 15, 1881
* Isaac 'Ike' Stockton
* Durango, Colorado
The front page has small one column headings: "At The Mercy Of Outlaws" "The Notorious Ike Stockton and His Gang Again Operating". See image for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/... See More
An interesting velocipede from 1881...
Item #696440
April 16, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 16, 1881
* Sheffield's Velocipede Hand Car
* Manufacturing in New York - Otis Brothers & Co.
* The latest inventions of the day
Page 12 has: "Sheffield's Velocipede Hand Car", with a photo and corresponding article. Other inventions of the day and considerable science/invention, and discovery-themed coverage. See photos fo... See More
Bee ranch in California...
Item #174552
April 23, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1881 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled "Hair-Splitting Among Repudiators". Full page Thomas Nast illustration "The Political Ajax Defying the Gods". Full page: 'A California Bee Ranch' shows 10 scenes. Full page illustration by W.A. Rogers "Arrareek Farm". Half page: ' The Missing Mail--An... See More
Negro Woman execution...
Item #615968
April 23, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 23, 1881
* Lunenburg County, Virginia
* Negro Woman hanging - execution
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "A Hanging Horror" "The Execution of a Colored Woman in Virginia" and more with smaller subheads.
Complete in 12 pages, a little ma... See More
Farragut Square dedication...
Item #605884
April 25, 1881
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, April 25, 1881
* Admiral David G. Farragut
* Washington D.C. square dedication
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "UNVEILING" "Of the Statue of Admiral Farragut" and more. (see) See images for text here.
Complete, a little margin wear, o... See More
1881 Fitchburg, Massachusetts...
Item #622220
April 25, 1881
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 25, 1881
* 19th century New England
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, some that are illustrated.
Complete issue, very minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
Elgin, Illinois ferry boat disaster....
Item #603680
April 29, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, April 29, 1881
* Elgin, Illinois
* Fox River
The front page has one column headings: "A Watery Grave" " A Ferry Laden With Human Freight Capsizes" and more. See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular along spine, oth... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174554
April 30, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1881 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Our Stumbling Block." Inside is a full pg. containing six illus. pertaining to "Snow Blockade on the Minnesota Railways." Full pg. containing three large illus. pertaining to "The Earthquake in the Island of Ischia." Full pg. illus. of "Shad Fishing on the Lower Delaware at N... See More
Musicians Of New York... 1881...
Item #659683
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, May, 1881. Featured in this issue are interesting prints showing a number of the era's musicians from the New York region, which includes lengthy supporting text. See images for details. Other articles with related prints are found throughout.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/out wrappers. A Reader's Digest-sized issue in nice condition.... See More
Gaston Maspero exlpores pyramids....
Item #600893
May 04, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, May 4, 1881
* Gaston Maspero - French Egyptologist
* Early Egyptian pyramids exploration
The front page has one column headlines: "THE PYRAMIDS" "Excavations by the Explorer Maspero" "The Tombs of Egypt's Kings of the Fifth Dynasty Invaded" and more. See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Chicago's old water tower... Survived the Great Chicago Fire...
Item #597469
May 07, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1881
* Chicago's old water tower
* Survived the Great Chicago Fire
Almost the entire front page is taken up with 2 prints captioned: "North Side Waterworks, Chicago" and an inset showing the "Pumping Engine Room".
There is a related article on the front page as well, continuing on an inside page.
This now-famous Water Tower is ... See More
New York Dog Show...
Item #174556
May 07, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1881 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration "New York Must Go - Down". One-third page illustration: 'Buildings for the International Cotton Exposition, Atlanta, Ga.' Full page illustration: 'The American Horse Exchange'. Full page illustration "The Luck of Roaring Camp". Full page illustration: 'The Dog Show in N... See More
Item #554333
May 07, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 7, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "New York Must Go -- Down" with caption "Scum: 'When this law is passed, you will be so disorganized that you will not be able to muster a corporal's guard against me.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. ... See More
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #683405
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881
* Early baseball team illustration
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?"
But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton College Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher&... See More
Senators Conkling & Platt resign....
Item #603689
May 17, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, May 17, 1881
* Thomas C. Platt
* Roscoe Conkling
The front page has one column headings: "THE WAY OUT" "Conkling Finds Avenue of Retreat" "And He Hastens to Avail Himself of it" and more. (see photos). This contains lengthy.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper me... See More
On Kit Carson's trusted companion...
Item #615159
May 21, 1881
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, May 21, 1881
* Albert H. Pfeiffer death
* Kit Carson
Page 3 has a nice article: "Kit Carson's Companion" "A Picturesque Story of an Old Pioneer" which is actually an article on Col. Albert H. Pfeiffer who had recently died. See the web for much on his life and his relationship with Kit Carson.
Four pages, small address... See More
1881 Dr. Scott's electric hair brush...
Item #694635
May 21, 1881
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1881
* Dr. George A. Scott
* Electric hair brush
* Quack invention
* Politically approved ?
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDISON OUTDONE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition, should be handled with care.
Floods in St. Paul, Minnesota......
Item #174560
May 21, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1881 Full front page political cartoon by Thomas Nast: 'Citizen Beaver & Statesman Sloth'. Half page illustration: 'A Bookstall on a Paris Blvd.' Fullpage illustration: 'The Floods in the West' shows 4 scenes in the St. Paul, Minnesota, area. Nice double page centerfold: ' Musical Festival in the 7th Regiment Armory'.... See More
Item #552878
May 23, 1881
STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, May 23, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."
This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some marginal tears and minor wear. Page 5 does hav... See More
Steamer Victoria disaster...
Item #600719
May 25, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 25, 1881
* Excursion steamer Victoria disaster
* London, Ontario, Canada
The front page has one column headlines: "APPALLING", "Terrible Disaster Near London, Ont.", "An Over-Crowded Excursion Steamer", "Suddenly Collapses and Sinks to the Bottom" and more. Other news and advertisemen... See More
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