Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin...
Item #174912
September 27, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 27, 1884 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Grave Regrets." Inside are many portraits of "The American Association for the Advancement of Science at Philadelphia-Portraits of some Prominent Members." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. James W. Dawes, of Nebraska" and "The Late Robert Hoe." Full pg. Nast illus.... See More
Nice A. B. Frost hunting print... Icebergs off Newfoundland...
Item #174914
October 04, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 4, 1884 Front page print: "A Political Poser". Halfpg; 'Icebergs off the Harbor of St. John's, Newfoundland'. Displayable fullpg; 'Cruising Canoes--the Last Match'. Fullpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon shows James Blaine.
Nice A.B. Frost hunting illus: 'Unsportsmanlike Slaughter--No chance for Life' shows men in a... See More
The notorious Buzzard Gang of Pennsylvania...
Item #693111
October 08, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 8, 1884
* The Buzzard Gang - Welsh Mountain criminals
* Lancaster County PA Pennsylvania
Page 13 has a nice report on: "The Buzzard Gang" datelined from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, which mentions the release of: "Joe Buzzard, Wm. Welder and Tiller Clark, all notorious characters & members of the famous Buzzard gang o the Welch Mountains, w... See More
For the paper-making industry...
Item #702134
October 11, 1884
THE PAPER TRADE JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 11, 1884 The masthead notes: "The Consumption of Paper is the Measure of a People's Culture".
This was obviously a trade paper for the paper-making industry. The masthead includes an illustration of a paper-making machine.
Twelve pages, some disbinding residue at the spine of the back leaf, good condition.
Van Cortlandt Park...
Item #174916
October 11, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 11, 1884 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Stop Tickling Us, and Answer Without Dodging." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Views in Van Cortlandt Park." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Hugh J. Grant, Tammany Candidate for Mayor of New York."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Grand Popular Reception of Governor Cleveland in Buffalo ... See More
Mormons deny they supported the Democratic party...
Item #693114
October 13, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 13, 1884 Page 2 has a somewhat brief report: "Denied by Mormons" which is a report from Salt Lake, Utah, noting in part that: "President John Taylor...leaders of the Mormon Church...repudiated the statements...that the Mormon Church had appropriated money to aid in the election of the Democratic Presidential ticket...".
Among the page 3 art... See More
Item #553834
October 18, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 18, 1884. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Lashing Himself Into Fever Heat" -- 'Black-Law Reid "You are British Free-Traders, Dudes, Phariesees, Frauds, and Mugwumps - that's what you are!"'.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please... See More
Views of Pensacola...
Item #174918
October 18, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 18, 1884 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "The Self-Convicted Knight." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Great Cleveland Meeting of Business Men in Wall Street." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Shooting Pony - Useful Hints to Sportsmen." Two full pg. illus. of "On the Newport Sands" and "The 'Giants Causeway&... See More
Manhattan Beach, Coney Island... Washington Market, New York City...
Item #174920
October 25, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1884 Full ftpg. Nast illus. is a political cartoon: "A Job Lot". Nice fullpg: 'Among the Hop Pickers' halfpg: 'Waiting for the Cable to be Landed, Manhattan Beach, Coney Island'.Vvery nice Doublepage centerfold: 'Brooklyn's Welcome to Gov. Cleveland' is a good downtown scene. Fullpg: 'The New Washington Mark... See More
Batavia, Ohio...
Item #174922
November 01, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 1, 1884 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Blaine Tariff Fraud." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Day's Dishing on the Cholera Banks." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Ha, Here Comes the Tissue! Open It, Somebody, and Shout it Out." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Dr. C. C. Graham, Centenarian, of Louisville, Kentucky" and &quo... See More
Gamblers from the Wild West...
Item #638658
November 09, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 9, 1884 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West than found in eastern newspapers.
Page 7 has: "Frontier Gamblers" "The Games & Dealers of the Wild Southwest" & more. An interesting article on one of the iconic profe... See More
Reports from the Wild West...
Item #638659
November 09, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 9, 1884 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West than found in eastern newspapers. Page 2 begins with: "A CARNIVAL OF CRIME" "A Bloody Battle in the Streets of a Texas Town" "Half a Dozen Murders in as Many Different Dan... See More
Steam yachts...
Item #633797
November 15, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1884 The front cover has "American Steam Yachts -- The Atalanta and The Yosemite" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Coleman's Cane Planting Machine"; "The Electric Torchlight Procession in New York"; "The Woman Without A Body"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
C... See More
Yachting, The Defender...
Item #633801
November 15, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 25, 1895 The front cover has "The New American Yacht The Defender" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Schmitt's Life Line Throwing Apparatus"; "Radial Drilling, Tapping, and Studding Machine"; "Suspended Railway Systems"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixt... See More
Nice print of Tower Bridge when just built...
Item #638657
November 15, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 15, 1884 The back page features a nice & rather large print of: "London's New Bridge Across The Thames" which is now known as Tower Bridge, the iconic bridge so closely associated with any view of London (see). This is when it was just built. Much related text.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Dinner at historic Delmonico's... Election returns....
Item #174926
November 15, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 15, 1884 Front full pg. Thomas Nast illus. of "What It Means." Inside is a full pg. containing three large illus. pertaining to "Opening of the American Art Galleries, Madison Square, New York." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rt. Rev. William Paret, D.D., Bishop of Maryland" and "Leopold Damrosch."
Doublepage cen... See More
Item #203874
November 15, 1884
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, November 15, 1884. A great issue for framing and displaying!
World's Exposition in New Orleans...
Item #174928
November 22, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1884 Full ftpg. Nast: 'One of the First Fruits of the Victory' shows a white man & a black man shaking hands. Fullpg: 'The Presidential Election--Counting the New York City Vote'.
Fullpg: 'The World's Exposition at New Orleans--Scenes in the City Park' shows Blacks. Nice fullpg. by A. B. Frost: 'Watering Deer--W... See More
Lake scene.. A.B. Frost print...
Item #572833
November 22, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1884 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Watering Deer -- Watching the Lake" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 10.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Fox hunting... colored print.
Item #570402
November 29, 1884
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 29, 1884 (print only)
This is a double print illustration of "Hunting Sketches" by G. L. Harrison is from the extra supplement to this publication. The one is entitled "I'd a lead of them all when we came to the brook, a big one -- a bumper -- and up to your chin" and the other "Who -- Whoop!".
The print a... See More
Construction of the Washingon Monument...
Item #174930
November 29, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 29, 1884 Fullpg: 'Members of the Plenary Council in Baltimore'. Nice Nast double page centerfold: "Beware! For He Is Very Hungry And Very Thirsty".
Fullpg. on the Washington Monument includes: 'Present Appearance of the Monument' showing it 3/4 complete. Full page print: "Just Missed His Thanksgiving Dinner". Half p... See More
Mormon ethics...
Item #638662
December 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1884 Page 7 has: "Mormon Ethics" "Some of the Practical Results of the Utah System" which takes two-thirds of a column. This was still 12 years before Utah would become a state.
Ten pages, very nice condition.
Forests in the Adirondacks... Cowboy cattlemen at St. Louis...
Item #174932
December 06, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 6, 1884 (with supplement) Full ftpg: 'Destruction of Forests in the Adirondacks'. Fullpg: 'First National Convention of Cattlemen at St. Louis' shows many cowboy-types.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Destruction of Forests in the Adirondacks' Halfpg: 'Big Guns in the Brooklyn Navy Yard' The Supplement has a full pg. with 6 sce... See More
"Under the Mistletoe - A Test of Courage."...
Item #174934
December 13, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1884 Front full pg. illus. of "The Goddess of Our Kitchen." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Why We Spent Last Christmas in Town" and "Mr. Merridew's Gold Piece - He Seized and Held the Treasure Near the Light."
Doublepage centerfold of "A Christmas Memory." Full pg. illus. of "Under the Mistletoe... See More
Louisiana Centennial Exposition...
Item #635501
December 13, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, December 13, 1884 The front cover is entitled "Louisiana -- Preliminary Views of the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition at New Orleans" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is: "New York City -- Cutting 'The Cleveland Gem' -- The Stone in the Rough and as Cut"; "Mexico -... See More
A prohibitionist newspaper...
Item #150726
December 17, 1884
THE LEVER, Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 17, 1884 The motto under the title reads: "No License for the Liquor Traffic in Any Form or For Any Price.". The masthead mentions: "General News, Probibition and Moral, Social, and Political Reform"
This is a complete 8 page issue, full size, loose at the spine, some minor edge wear, generally good.
The New Orleans Exposition... Miners' strike at Hocking Valley...
Item #174938
December 27, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1884 Front full pg. Nast illus: "On Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Opening the New Orleans Exposition - Ceremonies in the East Room of the White House, Washington." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Orleans Exposition - Planting Trees."
Doublepage centerfold of "Opening the New Orlea... See More
Medical science in 1885...
Item #153024
January 01, 1885
THE NEW YORK MEDICAL TIMES, New York, 1885 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. As the title would suggest, primarily medical-related items and advertisements.
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.
Has 32 pages, 11 by 8 inches, tiny bi... See More
Steelplate engraving of John C. Fremont...
Item #662808
January 01, 1885
HISTORY OF THE WAR FOR THE UNION..., a series of pamphlets done in the latter years of the 19th century. Not our normal fare, however this issue still has the nice steel plate engraving of: "J.C. Fremont". (John C. Fremont)
All of the text recounts events from the Civil War. Complete in 48 pages plus a decorative wrapper, masking tape at the spine, nice condition.
Hometown reporting from the Capital of the United States.....
Item #662922
January 01, 1885
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., 1885-1887
One of our staff members recently wrote a post on the History's Newsstand Blog regarding this title, and in part described it as "a paper packed full of everyday life," and although published at the seat of government, she continued: "The newsy, small town tone reminds me of my recent time in New England, with the strange fa... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #559576
DESERET NEWS (Daily, Weekly, and/or Semi-Weekly), Salt Lake City, Utah, 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570260
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "A Study of Action".
The print size is approximately 5.25 x 5.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9.25 x 9.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570261
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "The Administrador of San Jose de Bavicora".
The print size is approximately 5 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9. x 9.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570262
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "el Patron".
The print size is approximately 4.5 x 6.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570263
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "My Comrade".
The print size is approximately 2 x 6 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.25 x 10.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570264
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "Specimen Jones".
The print size is approximately 2.5 x 5.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 6.5 x 9.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570265
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "The Blue-China Cossack".
The print size is approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 10.5 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570266
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "A Forester".
The print size is approximately 5.25 x 6.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 9.25 x 10.25 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Frederic Remington print...
Item #570267
January 01, 1885
Unknown title, 1885 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. This print by Frederic Remington is entitled "Coming to the Rodeo".
The print size is approximately 8.25 x 4.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 12.25 x 8.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of blue/grey color.... See More
Sheet music...
Item #590125
January 01, 1885
This is sheet music (piano and lyrics) entitled "Mother Dear has gone to Heaven" by George Pitt. This was copyrighted in 1885 by W. F. Shaw. Complete in 6 pages with the music printed on 3 pages, with archival mends in the margin area, measuring approximately 14 x 11 inches. Some lite dirtiness on the outer cover, otherwise in good condition.
Hppy New Year... Miners' strike at Hocking Valley...
Item #174940
January 03, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1885 Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "The Strange Adventures of Carl Spich." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Strike in Hocking Valley." Two full pg. Nast illus. entitled "A Happy New Year to You, and May You Fill Your New Office as Successfully as Your Old One" and "A Happy New Year to You, and Cong... See More
New Orleans Exposition... Winter scenes in the Northwest...
Item #174944
January 17, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1885 Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "Adrian Vidal." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Taking Toll." Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "General Porfirio Diaz, the New President of Mexico" "The Late Dr. Noah Hunt Schenck," and "The Hon. George Z. Erwin, Speaker of the Assembly."
Full pg. illus. o... See More
Locomotive steam bell...
Item #631819
January 17, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 17, 1885 The front page has "The Stiles Improved Press" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Smith's Ice Planing and Ridging Machine"; "Road Bridge Over the Ouse at Bedford"; "Locomotive Steam Bell"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound,&nb... See More
Signal for railroad crossings...
Item #631805
January 24, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 24, 1885 The front page has "Bridge with Movable Floor System" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Jenkins' Check Billiard Marker"; "Tregea's Automatic Signal for Railroad Crossings"; "Improved Hyraulic Dredger"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixtee... See More
Quite rare labor-themed newspaper from Colorado...
Item #678376
January 31, 1885
THE LABOR ENQUIRER, Denver, Colorado, Jan. 31, 1885 This is the first of this title we have seen, a weekly which existed from 1882-1888.
As noted at the top of page 2 this newspaper is: "...devoted to the discussion of all subjects which tend to educate, elevate and advance the laboring classes. Politically it will support only the friends of labor."
Complete in four pages,... See More
The Jews & the Mormons...
Item #595842
February 04, 1885
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Feb. 4, 1885
* Judaica - Jewish
* Mormonism
The front page has various: "Territorial Items". Inside has: "A Significant Movement Among Jews", followed by: "The 'Mormons' Are Not Gone Yet" (see photos).
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one huge sheet, staining at the ftpg. fold, ... See More
Item #203891
February 07, 1885
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1885. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Tobogganing at Saratoga... Hunting on snow shoes...
Item #174950
February 07, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1885 Full front page of the issue features a Thomas Nast cartoon: 'Dynamite and Panic in the Air!' Inside is a full page 'Unveiling at Baltimore of the Barye Group'. Other full page illustrations are 'Tobogganing at Saratoga' and 'Hunting on Snow-shoes'. Two half-page illustrations are "Brutal Outrage will not Fr... See More
The New York Athletic Club...
Item #174952
February 14, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1885 Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "Jonas Grappitt's Valentine." Inside are two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Yseult Dudley" and "Chinese Gordon, The Defender of Khartoom."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Siege of the Loves - Capitulation Imminent." Full pg. illus. of "The New York Athletic Club, ... See More
Item #203931
February 14, 1885
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1885. A great issue for framing and displaying!
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