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Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradicted...
Item #220526
August 20, 1894
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1894.
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos).
* Jabez Spencer Balfour to be Extradited
The front page has a very brief yet significant report concerning one of the largest financial disasters in Britain, headed: "Jabez S. Balfour To Be Extradited" (see photos).
1894 newspaper & Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #571775
August 21, 1894
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, August 21, 1894
* Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show ad
On page 11 of this complete, 12 page newspaper is a nice, illustrated one column advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show, with a small likeness of Buffalo Bill (see the photo below). The rest of the issue is filled with various news of the day & a wealth of ads. Several illust... See More
Minnesota State University...
Item #175946
August 25, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 25, 1894 Full page with 9 photos of: 'The Minnesota State Univ.' Full page: 'The Proposed Improvements in Copley Square, Boston'
Complete issue.
Ad for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #604769
August 27, 1894
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1894 Page 9 has a nice, illustrated advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show with a small likeness of Buffalo Bill (see). Just above it is an ad for "Sousa's Band", being the famed John Philip Sousa.
Complete in 10 pages, lightly browned, some small margin tears, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Rikers Island...
Item #175948
September 01, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 1, 1894 Full ftpg. shows 'Sunset Ceremony on Board a Man-of-War--Evening Colors'. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of 'Random Sketches of the N.Y. Harbor Traffic' Six Remington prints on the military. Fullpg. with 7 prints on 'The Japanese Army' 'Deodorizing Experiment at Rikers Island'
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Union Railway Station... Picturesque Minnesota...
Item #631951
September 06, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 6, 1894 The front page features a full illustration of: "The New Union Railway Station at St. Louis, Missouri". Inside includes a full page "Picturesque Minnesota Summer Resorts" with five photos. A full page: "Maneuvers of the Detachment of the Regular Army Under General Miles, in Camp Near Evanston, Illinois" has... See More
Tennis players at Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #175950
September 08, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY,, New York, Sept. 8, 1894 Full page: 'The Great Soda Lake in Inyo Co., Calif'. Three-quarter page: 'A Prayer For Rain' shows a farmer and a thirsty cornfield, done by A.B. Frost. Full page: 'The Sutro Baths, San Francisco' three photos of: 'The Foremost Players in the Tennis Tournament at Newport'
Complete issue.
1894 Scenes from Texas...
Item #591444
September 08, 1894
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Sept. 8, 1894 Page 4 has a full page with 8 prints captioned: "Along Our Frontier--Scenes Among Our Mexican Citizens In Texas." which has a related article on page 15. Other prints include: "Life Savers At Rockaway..." and "On Bayou St. John, New Orleans" among others.
Sixteen page, some tears at margins, generally nice.
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #575547
September 12, 1894
PUCK, New York, Sept. 12, 1894
* 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its polit... See More
1894 Altoona, Pennsylvania...
Item #684237
September 13, 1894
MORNING TRIBUNE, Altoona, Penn. Sept. 13, 1894
* Uncommon title
This 4 pages newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Large size issue measuring 28 x 20 inches, 4 pages, light even toning, a little wear at the folds, generally good. Should be handled with care.
Around San Francisco Bay...
Item #175952
September 15, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 15, 1894 Fullpg. of 6 photos: 'New Union Station at St. Louis'. Fullpg. of 6 illus: 'Around San Francisco Bay' is nice. 2 fullpgs. with many photos of: 'The Disastrous Forest Fires in Minnesota' (Hinckley)
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Ducks on Long Island...
Item #175956
September 29, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1894 Full ftpg. illus: 'Back From Europe--The First Ashore' shows people coming off the boat. Nice fullpg: 'How Ducks Are Raised on Long Island' shows 4 scenes. Fullpg: 'Irrigation in Southwestern Kansas' shows 7 scenes.
Complete issue.... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #592458
October 03, 1894
PUCK, New York, Oct. 3, 1894
* 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
Lobster fishing on the Grand Manan Banks...
Item #175962
October 20, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 20, 1894 Over one-third pg: 'Lobster Fishing on the Grand Manan Banks'. Nice fullpg: 'The Water Supply of San Francisco' 'Flashing a Message 183 Miles from Colorado to Utah'. Several small golf photos from Yonkers, New York.
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The American infantry rifle...
Item #700935
October 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Oct. 20, 1894 The front page is taken up with text and prints of: "The United States Infantry Magazine Rifle". Pages within have many articles and illustrations on the latest inventions and improvements of the day.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Lumbering in the Sierra Mountains...
Item #175964
October 27, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 27, 1894 Full front page illus. of "Welding Steel Rails by Electricity." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Monument to the Late J. Marion Sims." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The Action Between the 'United States' and the 'Macedonian,' October 25, 1812."
Several small portraits of "Leading M... See More
Helena, Montana...
Item #175966
November 03, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1894 Full front page illus. of "The Proposed Design for the New Library Building of Columbia College." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Potato Day at Greeley, Colorado" and "The Salvation Army Meeting at Carnegie Music Hall, New York - General Booth Addressing the Audience."
Full pg. illus. of "Columbia College, ... See More
1894 colorful political cartoons...
Item #588526
November 07, 1894
PUCK, New York, Nov. 7, 1894
* 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politica... See More
Metropolitan Museum of Art...
Item #175968
November 10, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1894 Full front page portrait of "Alexander III, the Late Czar of Russia." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Loan Bureau of St. Bartholomew's Parish." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Major-General Oliver O. Howard, U.S.A., Retired." Several pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Metropolitan Museum of Art."
Complete i... See More
1894 colorful political cartoons...
Item #588527
November 14, 1894
PUCK, New York, Nov. 14, 1894
* 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
General Nelson A. Miles... The Tammany tiger caged...
Item #175970
November 17, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1894 The full ftpg. is a portrait of: "William L. Strong." Prints inside include a fullpg. portrait of "Major-General Nelson A. Miles, U.S.A."; fifteen small portraits of: "Some of the Successful Candidates in the Recent Elections."; full pg. political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "The Tammany Tiger Caged - Now ... See More
Burglar proof vault maufacturing...
Item #671653
November 17, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1894 The front page features seven illustrations concerning: "The Manufacture Of Burglar-Proof Vaults". A related report inside with another illustrations.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
1894 colorful political cartoons...
Item #588525
November 21, 1894
PUCK, New York, Nov. 21, 1894
* 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
Columbia University...
Item #621048
November 22, 1894
ONCE A WEEK--An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, New York, Nov. 22, 1894 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly but much more scarce. Full ftpg. shows: "Dr. Knickerbocker Parkhurst". Doublepg. centerfold shows: "English Sport In China: Paper-Chasing at Shanghai is Locally Much Resented". Also halfpg: "Launching of the American Liner 'St. Louis' " and: &quo... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #592459
November 28, 1894
PUCK, New York, Nov. 28, 1894
* 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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More
Item #152253
December 01, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY December 1, 1894. This paper has a print and article: THE AMERICAN TYPEWRITER (see picture). This typewriter was the simplest yet created but was equally as good as the more complicated, larger more expensive models. This paper is in very good condition with some minor foxing and edge tears with no loss. About 11 by 15.5.
Steel foundations of tall office buildings...
Item #633383
December 08, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 8, 1894 The front page has an article with illustrations "Steel Foundations of Tall Office Buildings" which continues inside the issue. Also in the issue is: "The Ancient Roman Bridge at Mostar"; "The Compass Field Glass"; "The Plaster Center Piece Industry"; "The Eastern Power Station of the Brooklyn City R... See More
Christmas... Santa Claus by Remington... wintry prints...
Item #175978
December 15, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1894 The full front pg. is an illus. of: "The Holy Family." Inside has a full pg. illus: "How Santa Claus Comes in Canada." which is by the famed artist Frederic Remington. Also a full pg. illus. of "Two's Company." (ice skaters), and another fullpg: "In Old Virginia - 'De Christmas Dinner Am Safe Fo' ... See More
Santa Claus political cartoon on the front page...
Item #175980
December 22, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1894 The full front page is an illus. captioned: "Christmas in Politics--A Few Things the People Wouldn't Have." which shows Santa Claus shaking various political figures out of his bag (see).
Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "Damascus and the Syrian Pilgrimage" and "Glimpses of the Japanese Soldier."
Two 1/... See More
Oliver Wendell Holmes on the front page...
Item #645218
December 22, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 22, 1894 Prints & articles include: "Recruiting for the Chinese Army", "French Methods of Electric Light Installation" "The Bank Vault Industry - Hardening the Plates in Salt Water" and "Three Hundred and Twenty Horse Power Gas Motor - Single Cylinder". The ftpg. is taken up with a nice print of: &q
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Scenes of Asheville, North Carolina...
Item #175982
December 29, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1894 Full front page illus. of "Now Kindly Go, Will You?" Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Life in the Foreign Settlements of Japan." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The 'Constitution' and the 'Java' after the Action."
Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Asheville, North Carolina, and Its Surro... See More
From Northern California, late 19th century...
Item #130182
January 01, 1895
SAN BENITO ADVANCE, Hollister, California, 1895 A nice & uncommon title from this Northern California agricultural town. Various local & national news reports of the day, plus a wealth of advertisements, several of which are illustrated.
In surprisingly nice condition for the age. This is NOT a pulpish newspaper.
Four pages, slight browning at the margins, various news of the d
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Four pages, slight browning at the margins, various news of the d
Working to abolish alcoholic beverages...
Item #652653
YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, January, 1895 * Young Women's Christian Temperance Union
An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.
Decorative title page, 12 pages, 9 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.... See More
The Dreyfus Affair...
Item #663185
January 12, 1895
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 12, 1895 Several items reported here concerning the Dreyfus Affair in France, with a full ftpg. print, a pg. 5 print captioned: "The Degradation of Captain Dreyfus..." and another print of him in uniform, with text.
Complete in 32 pages, some foxing within.
Mining for gold in California...
Item #175988
January 19, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1895 Full front page illus. of "The Latest Thing in Cuckoos." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Rear-Admiral Richard W. Meade, U.S.N." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Bridge Over the East River, New York." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Mining for Gold in California." Full pg. illus. of "A Royal Flush." 1/3 pg. il... See More
City views of Boston...
Item #175992
February 02, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 2, 1895 Dramatic full ftpg: 'The Strike in Brooklyn--Firing at the Mob'. Inside has five more pgs. of illustrations and photos on 'The Strike in Brooklyn'. Nice two-thirds pg. Remington military print: 'We Were Now Out of the Smoke' shows many soldiers with rifles. Dblpgctrfld. has 2 wide photos of: 'Panoramic Views of the City of Bos... See More
Fire apparatus...
Item #631499
February 02, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 2, 1895 The front page of the issue has "The Crossing of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and The Pennsylvania Railroad in Elizabeth, N.J." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Great Breslau Pump, Neisse, Silesia"; "Blake and Begiebing's Hose Bridge and Tower"; "The Metal Ceiling Industry"... See More
Winter Carnival in Ottawa...
Item #175994
February 09, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, Feb. 9, 1895 Full pg. with 2 view of: "Recent Additions to the Mass. State House, Boston". Nice fullpg: "Chilly Work" is a scene of a man hunting with his two dogs. Fullpg.w ith 5 scenes of: "The Winter Carnival at Ottawa, Canada". Fullpg. with 6 photos of "The Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium".
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Bicycles, bicycles, bicycles, and a motorcycle...
Item #681261
February 09, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 9, 1895 A great issue reporting on the bicycle "mania" at that time, with the full ftpg. taken up with text & 3 illustrations concerning: "The National Bicycle Exhibition In Madison Square Garden, New York", one print showing: "The Motor Cycle" which would appear to be an early version of a motorcycle. The text continues i... See More
Mount Vernon prints...
Item #175998
February 23, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 23, 1895 Full front page illus. of "Hopelessly Blocked - The Great Frost of 1895." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Recent Storms at Sea - Arrival of Belated Steamships." Two small portraits of "Rev. Dr. William M. Taylor" and "Major General Thomas Howard Ruger, U.S.A." Full pg. of illus. of "Fi... See More
Bridge at Blackwell's Island (Queensboro)... very unique advertising tricycle...
Item #632064
February 23, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 23, 1895 The front cover has "The New Bridge Over the East River at Blackwell's Island, New York" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Clarke's Automatic Water Heater"; "The Roman Triumphal Arch at Timegatte"; "Advertising Tricycle"; "The Boring Woodpecker"; and more illustrations, arti... See More
1895 Turkey massacres... Armenians...
Item #619452
March 05, 1895
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 5, 1895
* Hamidian massacres
* Armenians - Ottoman Empire - Turkey
Page 7 has one column headings: "THREATS OF TURKS" with subheads "Another Massacre May Follow Retirement of Inquiry Commission" "Outrages Still Perpetrated" "Relatives of Victims Dare Not Speak of the Crimes". Covera... See More
Shanty boats of the Western rivers...
Item #176002
March 09, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1895 Full front page illus. of "After the Matinee." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Countess De Castellane, Nee Gould" and "Count Boniface De Castellane." Two small portraits of "Hon. Matt W. Ransom" and "Hon. William L. Wilson."
Full pg. illus. of "The Castellane-Gould Wedding Ceremony." Thre... See More
W.A. Rogers... North River Bridge... Boston Library...
Item #176004
March 16, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon on the "funeral" of the 53rd Congress, includes Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty entitled "Reading the Will - A Few Legacies Left by the Defunct Congress" and is by W.A. Rogers.
Inside the issue is a one-third page illustration of "The New Submarine Torpedo-Boat for the United State Navy&q... See More
Nice Phoenix newspaper from the 1890's...
Item #625501
March 21, 1895
THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, March 21, 1895
* Rare Old West title
* Maricopa County
Difficult to find 19th century newspapers from Phoenix but here is one. This was published 17 years before Arizona statehood.
Various news & ads of the day including a column of: "Local Briefs" with small news tidbits; "Rode With A Skull--Terrible Experience of an Arizona Cowboy Co... See More
Red Canon, Wyoming mine disaster...
Item #591572
March 22, 1895
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, March 22, 1895
* Red Canyon, Wyoming
* Coal mine disaster
This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Coal Mine Disaster" and "Explosion of Gas Entombs Half a Hundred Miners....". This is 1st report coverage on the Red Canyon, Wyoming coal mine explosion.
Other news and advertisements of t... See More
Tuxedo Park, New York...
Item #176006
March 23, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1895 Full ftpg. shows scenes on board a naval ship. Halfpg: A Trolley Ambulance Car'.
Doublepage centerfold with 7 photos of the 'Lenox & Astor Libraries'. Several scenes in Tuxedo, N.Y.
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The North Atlantic squadron...
Item #176008
March 30, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1895 Full front pg.illus. of "Gresham Fires Back." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Recent Rioting in New Orleans Levees." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Prince Bismarck." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The American Steamship 'Allianca,' Fired Upon by the Spanish Cruiser 'Conde De Venadito'." Small portra... See More
A temperance newspaper for youth...
Item #697186
April 01, 1895
THE YOUTH'S TEMPERANCE BANNER, "The National Temperance Society", New York, April 1, 1895 An interesting little newspaper meant for children, and focusing on the temperance movement (abstinence from alcohol) A very decorative masthead with several illustrations.
Four pages, never-bound, 11 by 16 inches, nice condition.
Metropolitan Opera House...
Item #176010
April 06, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1895 Full front page illus. of "Prisoners and Captives." Inside are two full pages of illus. pertaining to "From the Seventeenth Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists" and "From the Seventieth Annual Exhibition of the National Academy of Design." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Richard Vaux."
Doublepage cent... See More
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