Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Early Auburn, California newspaper...
Item #538109
November 29, 1890
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, November 29, 1890
* Auburn California original 19th century...
* Old West...
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... See More
Dancing satire...
Item #560423
December 01, 1890
LIFE magazine dated December, 1890. (print only)
This is a single-page print from the issue. This print is entitled "A Social Sin" is of a dance with the caption reading... "He (after the waltz): Now do you think dancing is wicked? She (sweetly): Yes; if one dances as badly as you do."
The page is approximately 8.75 x 11. inches and is in good condition. Please s... See More
Sleigh Ride with cupid...
Item #560425
December 01, 1890
LIFE magazine dated December, 1890. (print only)
This is a double-page print from the issue. This print is entitled "A Critical Moment". This is of a couple in an open horse-drawn sleigh where the horses are being brought back into control by cupid.
The page is approximately 17 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Archival tape mending has been applied on the reverse of t... See More
Edison Toy Company meeting...
Item #152254
December 06, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 6, 1890 This paper has an article: EDISON TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING. The article details the annual meeting. This paper is in very nice condition measures about 11 by 15.5 inches and has some minor edge tears with no loss.(see picture).
Six years before Utah statehood...
Item #581713
December 12, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 12, 1890
* Rare Utah pre-statehood title
The ftpg. includes: "Indians Starving--They Receive Only Rations Enough for Two Days of the Week" "No Danger of an Outbreak" "The Irish Troubles" "Fatal Duel" and many other items. Indian content inside as well.
Six pages, large folio size, never ... See More
Great Cotton Tree... Salt Industry in New York...
Item #577345
December 13, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1890 The front page features "The Salt Industry of Onondaga County, N. Y." Also within the issue is a nice half page photo/illustration captioned: "The Great Cotton Tree Of Nassau" with a related article on this tree as well, and yet another illustration of the great tree; The Hudson River Bridge; New Water Velocipede Recently T... See More
Item #203888
December 20, 1890
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1890. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Three color political prints...
Item #593509
December 20, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Dec. 20, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More
The New York "tenderloin" district...
Item #615229
December 23, 1890
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Dec. 23, 1890 Inside has a full page print of: "New York--The Tenderloin Club" with a related article inside (see). The doublepg. centerfold shows: "Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, Quitting his prison Cell for the Place of Execution." and a halfpg. has a hunting scene.
Sixteen pages, very nice, clean condition.
Three color political prints...
Item #593510
December 27, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Dec. 27, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling t... See More
Item #562979
January 01, 1891
PUCK'S LIBRARY, New York, 1891
* Rare illustrated issue
This issue is titled: "Togs" with the inside title page noting: "Togs' Being Puck's Best Things About Rags, Tags, and Velvet Gowns."
An odd publication with a two-color cover, complete in 32 pgs. plus cover, minimal wear, generally nice.
Great title from the Old West...
Item #130067
January 01, 1891
THE DAILY BOOMERANG, Laramie, Wyoming, 1891 A fascinating newspaper from this much romanticized Old West town. As for the unusual title? It was named for the editor's mule. This issue was printed just one year after statehood.
Laramie was founded in the mid-1860's as a tent city near the Overland Stage Line route and the Union Pacific portion of the first transcontinental railroad. ... See More
Founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush...
Item #130181
January 01, 1891
THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, 1891 Founded by Mexican miners—reminiscent of the state of Sonora, Mexico—during the California Gold Rush, Sonora was once a booming center of industry and trade in California's Mother Lode. Sonora & other mining towns of the era experienced economic hardship when the value of gold decreased. As "gold fever&quo... See More
Item #152961
January 01, 1891
MARYSVILLE WEEKLY ADVANCE, Marysville, Perry Co., Pennsylvania, 1891. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these speci... See More
Item #152972
January 01, 1891
GOLDEN DAYS, Philadelphia, PA, 1891. "For Boys and Girls". See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing light reading for children. 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. Even browning. 14x11 inches, 16 pages.
Item #152994
January 01, 1891
THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD'S FAIR, Chicago, Illinois, 1891. A newspaper formatted much like "Harper's Weekly", this title focused entirely on the construction & related events of the Chicago Columbian Exposition, consequently having a very short life. 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... See More
Newspaper from Japan, 1891...
Item #695745
January 01, 1891
A Japanese newspaper from 1891. This issue--single sheet, folded in half--is entirely in the Japanese language. Not even a date can be detected. The only information is penciled in a margin: "Newspaper - Japan. Uncle Wallace brought from Japan, 1891".
I have no idea if it is complete. Offered as a curiosity. Nice condition.
Oberammegau... Arlington Bridge...
Item #175566
January 03, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1891 Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Departure from Bethany" and a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Christus (Josef Maier). Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Proposed Arlington Bridge Across the Potomac at Washington D.C." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Henry B. Brown of Michigan, the New Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Sta... See More
Lick Monument, San Francisco...
Item #175570
January 17, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 17, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "The Lick Monument, San Francisco." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "East Side Merchants of the Sidewalk." Full pg. illus. containing several portraits including "Captain George D. Wallace."
Doublepage centerfold of "Proposed Plans and Sites for the Chicago Columbian Exposition.&quo... See More
Explosion on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad...
Item #222559
January 17, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 17, 1891
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
* Photography
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Explosion of a Locomotive on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad", "Portable Foot Bridge",
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Item #152100
January 21, 1891
GARDINER HOME JOURNAL from Gardiner, Maine, dated Jan. 21, 1891. See the photo below for the nice front page article titled: "Meerschaum Pipes--From Lumps of White Clay to Artistic Bowls". This interesting and very detailed article takes over a full column of text! Great reading. You get the complete, 4 page issue which is in nice condition save for some irregularity at the blank spine margin.
Item #203916
January 31, 1891
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1891. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Charles Goodyear & the rubber industry...
Item #644753
January 31, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Jan. 31, 1891 Among the articles is: "Charles Goodyear" which includes a print of him & a lengthy article on him and the rubber industry. Also within: "Flooding a Circus Ring" "A Theatrical Steamboat" "Water Softening and Purifying Apparatus" "Newer Physiology & Pathology" "Science in
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By a reformed Catholic Church...
Item #697193
February 07, 1891
THE PRIMITIVE CATHOLIC, Brooklyn, New York, Feb. 7, 1891
* For reformed Catholics
A curious newspaper "...edited & published by E. H. Walsh, Converted Trappist Monk, the Pastor of the First Reformed Catholic Church, Brooklyn...". The front page is mostly taken up with: "The Reformed Catholic Church In Brooklyn--A Brief History of Its Struggles and Triumphs"... See More
Great double page print...
Item #208026
February 14, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1891
This item is a double page centerfold print only. The print is titled: "Overland Route to the Pacific--A Stop for Dinner in New Mexico" drawn by W. H. Crane. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Gardiner Maine in 1891...
Item #538484
February 25, 1891
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, February 25, 1891.
* Baseball chewing tobaaco ad
* 19th century Gardiner Maine
This 4 page newspaper has mostly literary content with some news of the day and several interesting advertisements including one for chewing tobacco which has a baseball theme to it. (see photo)
Slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Item #203917
February 28, 1891
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, February 28, 1891. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Spanish language financial periodical...
Item #596358
February 28, 1891
THE MEXICAN FINANCIER, Mexico, Feb. 28, 1891 A magazine from Mexico, portions in both Spanish & English, focused entirely on financial matters. Still in original wrappers with a gold-inked coat-of-arms in the masthead. Complete in 24 pages, measures 10 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
General Sherman's funeral...
Item #175584
March 07, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 7, 1891 Dramatic full ftpg: 'The Rescue of the Jeansville Miners'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Progress of the Sherman Funeral Train to St. Louis'. Quarter-pg. illus: 'The Floods in Pittsburgh' shows a flooded street.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Pennsylvania...
Item #564259
March 12, 1891
BRADFORD REPUBLICAN, Towanda, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1891
* Rare title from small town Pennsylvania
Actually a rare title from this small town in northern Pennsylvania, with a wide variety of local, national, and international news. A wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated.
Eight pages, never trimmed nor bound, very nice condition.... See More
Views of Grand Rapids...
Item #175586
March 14, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "Lawrence Barrett." Inside is a full pg. containing nine illus. of "Prominent Workers for the Passage of the Copyright Bill." Full pg. illus. of "Views of and Around Grand Rapids." Full pg. illus. of "Gun Casting for the Government at the Bethlehem Iron Workers." 2/3 pg. illus. of &... See More
Washington Navy Yard...
Item #591867
March 14, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 14, 1891
* Heavy guns ordinance
* Washington Navy Yard
The front page has seven illustrations: "Manufacture Of Heavy Ordnance At The Washington Navy Yard", plus a report that concludes inside with two more illustrations. Other articles within the issue are: "Plate Flanging Machine for Marine Boiler Work"; "Lib... See More
Broadway and Sixth Avenue...
Item #175588
March 21, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 21, 1891 Front full pg. portrait of "Marshall Field, the Chicago Merchant." Inside is a full pg. containing several portraits of "Edward Harrigan and Members of his Company." Two full pg. illus. of "A Thursday Afternoon with the Germania Orchestra at the Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia" and "Jeu De Berre at the Riding Club, New ... See More
Scenes from Toledo, Ohio...
Item #175590
March 28, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1891 Full ftpg: 'The Killing of 6 of the Italians in the Parish Prison in New Orleans'. Halfpg: 'A Fox Drive in Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'The Empty Saddle'. Fullpg: 'Mass Meeting at the Clay Statue, New Orleans'. Nice fullpg: 'Sketches in Toledo, Ohio' includes 7 scenes & is displayable. Full page: 'Gathering Easte... See More
Early tin type camera...
Item #205036
April 02, 1891
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, April 2, 1891 Neart the back is a nearly half page promotion for "The Gem Tin-Type Camera and Outfit" which includes a nice photo of it as well as the other material required in the processing of tin types (see photo). Various text as well. You get the complete 12 page issue which is in very nice condition. Great issue for any camera buff.
Item #151768
April 02, 1891
THE LASSEN ADVOCATE, Susanville, California, Lassen County, April 2, 1891 This 4 page issue has various news of the day, including a wealth of ads--many of which are illustrated. A quite rare title from this northern California town. There are various tears at the margin, some into the text, but none cause any loss of text. Some light dirtiness, generally good. A rarity from the Old West!
Mr. Barnum's Death...
Item #616686
April 09, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, April 9, 1891
Back page article has headings: "No Pomp of Ceremony", "Barnum's Funeral Will Accord with His Oft Repeated Wish", "The Great Man's Career", with a small illustration of him in this article as well. This text takes up 2 full columns.
The issue is 4 pages in length. Brown around the edges and very... See More
John Philip Sousa as Conductor....
Item #222399
April 10, 1891
CLEVELAND LEADER AND MORNING HERALD, April 10, 1891.
* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
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* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
The revolution in Chilie...
Item #175594
April 11, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, April 11, 1891 Front full pg. portrait of "The Rev. James McCosh, D.D., LL.D., Ex-President of Princeton College." Inside are four small ilus. pertaining to "The European Powder Mine." 1/4 pg. illus. of "View of Pisagua, Chili, Where the Civil War is Going On." Dblpgctrfld. of "The Fountains at Versailles." 1/2 pg. illus. ... See More
P.T. Barnum... The Columbian Exposition in Chicago...
Item #175596
April 18, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1891 Fullpg: 'Interior of the 'Monument' which commemorates the Great Fire in London'. Very nice doublepage centerfold: 'Bird's-eye View of the Columbian Exposition', Chicago'. A one-eighth pg. illus. of 'Phineas T. Barnum' with an article on him, who recently died (see inset).
Complete in sixteen pages.
President Harrison passes through Texas...
Item #601859
April 19, 1891
EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, April 19, 1891 The front page has a column-wide headline "Tickled The Texans" "Harrison Passes from Arkansas to Texas" "Arkansas Delighted with the president's Visit -- Builds Bon-fires and Runs up the American Flag" "Texas In A Quiver of Joy".
Other news of the day and advertisements are within.
Thi... See More
Scenes of Sydney, Australia...
Item #175598
April 25, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1891 Full front page: 'The Observation Car of the Presidential Train'. Nice full page: 'The Columbian Fair, Chicago' shows 4 scenes. Full page with 6 scenes: 'Ship Building in Nova Scotia'. Supplement issue Has a great double page centerfold of eleven: 'Views of Sydney, Australia' which are displayable.
Complete in sixteen p... See More
Scenes of Central Park, New York... Scenes of Melbourne...
Item #175600
May 02, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1891 A full page shows two scenes of 'The Columbian Exposition'. Centerfold shows four photos of: 'Sketches in Central Park'. The Supplement has much text and 8 illustrations on 'Glimpses of Australian Life', with the scenes from Melbourne.
Much on the Columbian Exposition in Chicago...
Item #175602
May 09, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1891 Front full page portrait of "The Rev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., Bishop Elect of Massachusetts." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Carnegie Music Hall." Full page illustration of "The Agricultural Building, Columbian Exposition." Full page "Portrait of Miss Beatrice Goelet by John S. Sargent." 2/3 page il... See More
Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church...
Item #175604
May 16, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1891 Fullpg. view of the Columbian World's Fair. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Tandem Parade, Central Park, N.Y.C.' 1/4pg. illus: 'M. Tschaikowsky, The Composer' nice doublepage centerfold: 'Board Of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church' shows them all.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Item #152392
May 16, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1891 Ftpg. illus. and article on the Broadway and Seventh Avenue cable road. Some dirtiness and margin wear.
Tarrytown NY explosion...
Item #585626
May 20, 1891
THE WORLD, New York City, May 20, 1891
* Tarrytown, NY explosion disaster
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "THE EARTH SHAKEN", "An Appalling Explosion Of Dynamite", "Railroad Laborers Blown Into Atoms at Tarrytown" and more with related illustrations. There is lots of text which concludes on page 2. 1st report cover... See More
Scenes from Chicago parks...
Item #175608
May 30, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "Through the Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls." Inside is a full pg. of portraits of "The Manhattan Athletic Club's Team for the European Trip." Double page center fold of "The Machinery Hall of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Rev. Heber Newton, D.D.,&quo... See More
Scenes of Seattle & Puget Sound...
Item #175610
June 06, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1891 Nice & displayable doublepage centerfold: 'The City of Seattle & Vicinity on Puget Sound, Washington' includes 7 scenes. Additional prints are found throughout. Complete in sixteen pages.
W.A. Rogers...
Item #539104
June 06, 1891
Supplement to HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 6, 1891 (print only)
This is a double-page print. This W.A. Rogers engraving is comprised of several small sketches and is entitled "Sketches in the Chicago Parks". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 23 x 16.5 inches.
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