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Late 1800's Druggist-themed publication...
Item #630569
THE DRUGGISTS CIRCULAR AND CHEMICAL GAZETTE, New York, NY, March, 1887 This 24 page monthly is exactly as one might expect - a publication pregnant with articles and discussion of interest to druggists from the mid-to-late 1800's. A sampling of the headings include: "Loaded Lime Juice", Gout From Starvation", Staining Tubercle Bacilli", "Tuberculosis and the Baci... See More
Earthquakes in Mentone...
Item #175166
March 05, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1887 Front full pg. portrait of "Professor James Strong, S.T.D." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "An Old London Street." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "James Russell Lowell in His Study" and "A Group of Representative Theosophists." Two full pg. illus. of "Sketches in the Riviera in the Area of Disturbance by the Rece... See More
Item #150231
March 05, 1887
LESLIE ILLUSTRATED, New York, Mar. 5, 1887 One-third pg. illus. of: "A View of Thomasville, Ga., the New Winter Resort". Nice illus. of "The Eruption of Mauna Loa, Hawaii--Lava Steam 20 Miles Long". One-quarter pg: "View of the City of Portland" & one of "Mount Hood". Halfpg: "The Wabash College Football Team" & halfpg. showing "Villag... See More
Item #151739
March 12, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887 This 16 page illustrated magazine is in nice condition and contains front page illustrated scenes of the College of New York City. This issue also contains other illustrations throughout.
The College of New York in 1887....
Item #658709
March 12, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887
* The College of the City of New York and much more in 19th century illustrated magazine
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/places: COLLEGE OF NEW YORK CITY - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DAMPER - CASK or TU
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* The College of the City of New York and much more in 19th century illustrated magazine
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/places: COLLEGE OF NEW YORK CITY - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DAMPER - CASK or TU
Item #203862
March 12, 1887
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Snow yacht sailing... Faust's Stove for railway cars...
Item #657813
March 19, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1887
* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
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* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
Funeral of Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #175170
March 19, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1887 Front full pg. illus. of "The Funeral Rites of Henry Ward Beecher - Lying in State in Plymouth Church." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Sketches and Memorials of Henry Ward Beecher." Full pg. containing three illus. of "The Funeral Rites of Henry Ward Beecher." Dblpgctrfld. of "Friedland, 1807.&quo... See More
The great fire in Buffalo...
Item #175172
March 26, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1887 The front page print: "Prince William, Now Emperor of Germany, Receiving His Baptism of Fire." Fullpg: "The Disaster At Bussey Bridge, Near Forest Hills, On The Boston And Providence Railroad". Halfpg: "The Great Fire In Buffalo". Halfpg: "A Winter 'Home Camp' In The Adirondacks". Fullpg: "The ... See More
Item #203934
March 26, 1887
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace...
Item #222402
March 26, 1887
This double-page centerfold, which forms the supplement to the March 26, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly, was drawn by Charles Graham and is titled: "The Great Industry of Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace." Although only the supplement is present, there are a total of three additional illustrations on the front/back of each page.
A collecting periodical from Mississippi...
Item #609692
April 01, 1887
THE SOUTHERN COLLECTOR, Hickory, Mississippi, April, 1887 A curious, small-size: "Monthly journal Devoted to Collecting of all Branches" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, #2 issue. An inked stamp at the top notes: "Sample Copy. Please Subscribe." Four pages, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, some wear at margins.
John L. Sullivan visits White House...
Item #585489
April 05, 1887
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, April 5, 1887
* John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing
Column three of the front page has headlines that include: "GROVER AND JOHN L." and "The Champion Prize Fighter Pays His Respects to President Cleveland".
Coverage on heavyweight boxer John L. Sullivan's visit to the White House to meet President Grover Cleveland.
Other news and a... See More
The Gatling gun...
Item #217239
April 09, 1887
The ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 9, 1887 Subtitled: "A Gazette of The Regular and Volunteer Forces." See the photo below for the terrific & quite large illustrated ad for "THE GATLING GUN" with some details. Loads of military news and ads throughout. You get the complete 20 page issue, which is in relatively good condition. However, a tear measuring app
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Raleigh and Charlotte views...
Item #578480
April 09, 1887
THE NEW SOUTH, Supplement to Harper's Weekly, April 9, 1887
* Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina prints
This is a four page issue with the front page having several scenes of "Raleigh, North Carolina" & the double page centerfold showing: "The Turpentine Industry--North Carolina" and the back page having 5 prints of "Charlotte, North Carolina" (see ph... See More
Yellowstone National Park...
Item #175176
April 09, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1887 Very nice full ftpg: "The Yellowstone In Winter--A Surprise" shows skiers coming upon a heard of elk. Nice doublepage centerfold: "Winter Scenes in the Yellowstone National Park" shows 8 scenes including 1 of "Old Faithful Geyser Going Off". Halfpg: "Catching Herring". Full page print by W.A. Rogers: "U... See More
Building lots in Naples, Florida, for $10 each...
Item #628306
April 11, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, April 11, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
An inside page has a full column advertisement for: "NAPLES ! The Most Southern City of Florida...20,000 City Lots...An I... See More
1887 Binghamton New York...
Item #562571
April 13, 1887
BINGHAMTON DAILY REPUBLICAN, New York, April 13, 1887
* 19th century original
This 4 page newspaper measures 32 x 24 inches.
Has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Little foxing with some fold wear, otherwise good.
Item #203935
April 16, 1887
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Bowling Green, OH gas boom....
Item #585233
April 16, 1887
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 16, 1887
* Bowling Green OH Ohio
* Oil and gas boom
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GAS AT BOWLING GREEN", "The Wonderful Resources of the Chief Town of Wood County" and more. The text takes up over two full columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear,... See More
Admiral Porter... Monterey, California..
Item #175178
April 16, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1887 Front pg. illus. pertaining to the front pg. poem "Farmer Stebbins Toboggans." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Admiral of the Navy."
Doublepage centerfold containing many illus. pertaining to "Monterey and the Hotel Del Monte." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Latest Chicago Idea: Tossing t... See More
Cliff House & Sutro Park, San Francisco...
Item #175182
April 30, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1887 Full ftpg. Roger's: 'Around Columbia's May Pole' is a political cartoon. Halfpg: 'Children's Park & Play Ground, San Francisco' Beautiful fullpg: 'The Cliff House & Sutro Park, San Francisco' & a fine fullpg: 'Mt. Shasta, Calif.' Halfpg: 'The Fish Landing Slip at Fulton Market, N.Y.'... See More
Poetry...
Item #544927
May 01, 1887
PLAIN TALK, Brooklyn, New York, May, 1887.
* Poetry
* Ornate Front Cover
This 8 page magazine contains many interesting poems, including: "Vivid Verses", "The Drummer", "The Spring Tramp", "A Day Dream", and much more. However, the prime feature of this issue is the front cover page, which is quite ornate and original.
Other various tid... See More
Item #203895
May 07, 1887
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
James A. Garfield monument...
Item #585237
May 13, 1887
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 13, 1887
* James A Garfield monument
* Washington D.C. unveiling
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GARFIELD", "The Memory of the Martyred Son of Ohio Honored at Washington", "The Unveiling of the Heroic Bronze Statue Erected By the Brave Veterans", and more with illustratio... See More
The Garfield monument...
Item #175186
May 14, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1887 Full ftpg: "The Garfield Monument Unveiled At Washington, D.C." Full page wit 3 prints of: "Symbolical Figures at the Base of the Garfield Monument at Washington, D.C." Doublepg. centerfold: "Pictures Recently Given To The Metropolitan Museum Of Art". Fullpg. of portraits of Yacht Club houses plus much more.
Other new... See More
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...
Item #695896
May 16, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 16, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #613874
May 18, 1887
PUCK, New York, May 18, 1887
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
European Steamer Day...
Item #175188
May 21, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1887 Full front pg. illus. of "European Steamer Day-"The Last Bell-All Ashore"." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The United States Armored Cruiser "Atlanta"."
Doublepg. centerfold of "Horse Artillery Going into Action." Four small portraits of "The Late Washington C. De Pauw, of Indiana," &quo... See More
A journal of agriculture in Florida...
Item #674784
May 23, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 23, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, minor binding slits at the blank spine, very nice condition.
Auction in rural Pennsylvania...
Item #175190
May 28, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1887 The front page print: "Bridged--A Familiar Chicago Experience". A half page print: "The Funeral Services of Vicar-General Quinn".
Doublepg. centerfold: "Decoration Day" is displayable. Three-quarter pg: "Grand Completion of the Broadway Elevated Railroad System" by W.A. Rogers. Fullpg: "Spring Auction i... See More
From 1887 Florida: the navel orange, and Florida & California compared...
Item #691229
May 30, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 30, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Inside includes an interesting report: "The Naval Orange" which notes in part: "...the general reader knows very little... See More
Children's illustrated issue...
Item #548971
May 31, 1887
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, from New York, dated May 31, 1887.
* Uncommon title
* Children's magazine
* Contains prints
Described as "An Illustrated Weekly " in the masthead. Has a variety of content for young readers, with some illustrations. A report about "The Game Of Ringoal" includes two illustrations.
Full front page illustration. Other topics and prints throughout... See More
Silver dollars at the Treasury... The West...
Item #175192
June 04, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1887 Full ftpg. shows: 'Redeeming Trade Dollars in the N.Y. Sub-Treasury' showing many bags full. Halfpg: 'The Vassar Brothers Hospital at Poughkeepsie. Great doublepg. centerfold is a fine Western scene: 'With a Paymaster's Escort' showing soldiers escorting a pay wagon thru the West.
Other news and advertisements of the day ar... See More
From 1887 Florida: the navel orange..
Item #691230
June 06, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, June 6, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Inside includes several articles concerning the then-new variety: the navel orange. The navel orange came from Brazil. ... See More
1887 Niagra Falls print....
Item #576568
June 20, 1887
THE GRAPHIC, London, January 15, 1887
* Niagara Falls scene print
A great wealth of prints within which includes a 9 x 6 inch scene: "NIAGARA FALLS, Showing The Tunnel By Which It Is Proposed To Utilize The Force OF The Cataract For Commercial Purposes". Shows the view of the American Falls - as viewed from Canada
Complete in 12 pages, very nice condition. ... See More
Yachting...
Item #175198
June 25, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1887 Fullpg: 'Four View of the Yacht Thistle' is nice. Nice double page centerfold: 'A Voudoo Dance' is very displayable. Fullpg: 'Dedication of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument at New Haven'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
A self-righting lifeboat...
Item #633464
June 25, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 25, 1887 Among the articles is: "An Unsinkable, Self-Righting Lifeboat" which has a nice illustration (see). Other prints include: "Rohling's Cotton Picker" "Weaver's Fly Net for Horses" "Sattes' Saw Filing Machine and much more.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Item #203937
July 02, 1887
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Yacht club on Long Island Sound...
Item #175200
July 02, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1887 Fullpg: "The Seventh Regiment in the State Camp at Peekskill". 1/3pg: "The New Clubhouse of the American Yacht Club, on the Sound" & fullpg: "The Auditorium Building, Now Being Constructed in Chicago, Illinois". Double page centerfold: "The Trial of Jacob Sharp in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, New York City&... See More
Item #151130
July 09, 1887
OUR SECOND CENTURY, NY, July 9, 1887. An uncommon title with bits of news, topical reports, ads and a few literary items. Light fold wear, a few mild stains on the front page, otherwise good. Uncut.
The Battle of Gettysburg reunion...
Item #175204
July 16, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1887 Nice full ftpg: "Art & Nature at the West End of Coney Island". Nice fullpg: "Boston Harbor and Its Islands". Very nice double page centerfold: "The Scene of the Reunion of Union & Confederate Veterans on the Field of Gettysburg". Halfpg: "Sketches From the Jubilee Yacht Race" plus much more.
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Buffalo Bill Cody letter...
Item #594469
July 21, 1887
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 21, 1887
* Buffalo Bill Cody
* Wild West Show goes abroad
Page 5 has one column headings: "Buffalo Bill's Bonanza", "A Show Business of $10,000 Per Day" which is a letter from Buffalo Bill while touring in Great Britain. The letter is signed in type: Bill Cody.
Other news and advertisements of the... See More
FDNY in 1887...
Item #220148
July 30, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1887.
New York City Fire Department Headquarters
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: "New Headquarters of the Fire Department of New York", "Tobacco Pipe", "Feed Cooker", "
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New York City Fire Department Headquarters
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: "New Headquarters of the Fire Department of New York", "Tobacco Pipe", "Feed Cooker", "
Death of the president of the Mormon Church...
Item #175210
August 06, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1887 Fullpg: 'The Completed Building of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, N.Y.' includes 9 scenes. Nice & displayable double page centerfold: 'Around Cape Ann', Mass. Small illus. of: 'The Late John Taylor, President of the Mormon Church'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Item #203939
August 13, 1887
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1887. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Great Chatsworth train wreck...
Item #606571
August 13, 1887
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 13, 1887 The front page that include: "FIENDS!" with subheads "Suspicion that Train Wreckers Caused the Railroad Horror", "Various Theories Advanced, but Nothing Yet Developed", "Additional Details of the Most Frightful Disaster of Modern Times", "The Coroner Begins the Taking of Testimony in the Offic... See More
The Illinois Railroad disaster... Kennebcunk...
Item #175214
August 20, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1887 Front page print: "The Illinois Railroad Disaster--Views of the Wreck and the Broken Bridge".
Very nice fullpg. print: "In A Cotton Field" shows several Blacks picking cotton. Great fullpg: "Around Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach" shows 9 scenes. Fullpg: "Loading an Ocean Steamer at Night". Another page o... See More
Memphis, Tennessee...
Item #175216
August 27, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1887 Nice full ftpg: 'Protecting The Bluffs At Memphis, Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'At Narragansett Pier--Views of the Casino'. Great double page centerfold: 'Views In Memphis, Tenn.' ' shows 5 scenes. 'Interior View of the New York Clearing House' is in the Supplement issue.
Other news and advertisements of the day are ... See More
Thomas Edison Electricity From Fuel...
Item #674271
August 27, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN August 27, 1887. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EDISON'S ELECTRICAL DISCOVERIES - HORSE COLLAR - ODOMETER - WATER WHEEL & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well.
Complete in 16 pages, archivally repaired at... See More
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