Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Fraunces Tavern print...
Item #176176
November 07, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 7, 1896 Nice full ftpg: 'The Flag is Still There' is a patriotic illustration. Fullpg: 'The Marine Parade in N.Y. Harbor' several pages of photos of 'Historic New York Houses' including Fraunces Tavern. Fullpg: 'Excavating on the Common (Boston) for the new Subway'. Football photos.
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Horse show at Madison Square Garden...
Item #176178
November 14, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 14, 1896 Full ftpg: 'Congratulating a Winner at the Horse Show, Madison Sq. Garden'. Fullpg: 'Election Night in N.Y. City--The Crowd Watching the Returns at Madison Sq.'. Nice A.B. Frost dblpgctrfld: 'A Chance Shot While Setting Out Decoys'. Some college football photos.
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Castle Garden, New York...
Item #176180
November 21, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1896 Full front page illus. of "The Recall - 'Make the Best of Your Way to the Ship'." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Edward John Poynter, President of the Royal Academy." Full pg. illus. of "The New Aquarium in Historic Castle Garden, New York." Full pg. of illus. of "Our Pacific Squadron at Port Angele... See More
Cowboy in the Indian Territory...
Item #176184
December 05, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1896 The entire ftpg. is a very nice ftpg. of a cowboy on horseback about ready to lasso a turkey(!) captioned: 'Running the Wild Turkey in the Indian Territory'. Fullpg. on: 'American University, Washington, D.C.' Several photos of Harvard & Penn football games.
Complete issue.... See More
19th century Altamont, Illinois....
Item #613467
December 11, 1896
EFFINGHAM COUNTY OBSERVER, Altamont, Illinois, December 11, 1896
* Uncommon title
News and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear with some small tears, generally good.
Camp McIntire...
Item #176186
December 12, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 12, 1896 Nice full ftpg. Remington print: 'Leadville's Determined Strike--The Denver City Battery at Camp McIntire'. Inside has text & 3 photos on 'Leadville's Determined Strike', plus a fine dblpgctrfld. with 6 photos on the Leadville, Colorado, strike. ... See More
Color print from 1896, ready for display...
Item #644824
December 18, 1896
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, December 18, 1896 This is a single leaf "Extra-Supplement" only, a color print of: "Two Little Doves, From a Painting by B. Hall". A nice item for display in very nice condition. Measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches.
Too much Christmas...
Item #176188
December 19, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19, 1896 Full front page illus. of "Bringing in the Boar's Head." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Captain Malyoe Shot Captain Brand Through the Head." Full pg. illus. of "She Would Site Quite Still, Permitting Barnaby to Gaze."
Doublepage centerfold of "A Tall, Slender, Graceful form in Riding-Dress was outlined ... See More
A plantation Christmas...
Item #176190
December 26, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1896 Full front page illus. of "Father Knickerbocker's Christmas." Inside is a 1/2 pg. portrait of "Emma Eames as Elsa in 'Lohengrin'." Full pg. illus. of "The New Building for Columbia University in the City of New York."
Full pg. illus. of "Scenes at the Commercial Travellers' Fair, Madison Squa... See More
Magic Act Revealed... Steamer Adirondack...
Item #565757
December 26, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated December 25, 1896. The cover of the issue contains the "General View of the Simple Condensing Beam Engine of the Steamer Adirondack" with an article and additional photos of the interior of the steamer being shown inside the issue. "The Appearing Lady" magician act is revealed in both article and illustrations; "The Ancient City of... See More
Pre-1900 Medical Journal...
Item #567270
January 01, 1897
THE MEDICAL NEWS, New York, 1895-1899
* Early Medicine
An interesting 28+ page "Weekly Journal of Medical Science" for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various reports, technical articles, and a few medical-related advertisements. Each issue also contains a couple of illustrations (see images for examples) as well. Measures about 7 by 10 inche
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* Early Medicine
An interesting 28+ page "Weekly Journal of Medical Science" for doctors or anyone in the medical profession, filled with various reports, technical articles, and a few medical-related advertisements. Each issue also contains a couple of illustrations (see images for examples) as well. Measures about 7 by 10 inche
Ivory Soap advertisement...
Item #539205
January 01, 1897
Unknown Title, circa 1897. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue and date is unknown. The color print size is approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches and is a full-page ad for Ivory Soap.
The Cuban Insurrection...
Item #176194
January 09, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1897 Full front page illus. of "With the Cuban Insurgents - A Lookout Tower in the Maestra Mountains." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Cuban Insurrection - In the Camps of the Insurgents." Full pg. of illus. of "Recent Sculpture for the Congressional Library, Washington, D.C." Full pg. illus. of "A Visit to the ... See More
Tennessee Centennial at Nashville...
Item #631402
January 16, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 16, 1897 The cover has "The Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville, 1897 -- Bird's Eye View" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "Manufacture of Papier Mache Busts"; "Reno Inclined Elevator at the Brooklyn Bridge"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bo... See More
The Congressional Library, Washington, D.C...
Item #176198
January 23, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1897 The front page of this issue has a full page illustration which shows: "3rd U.S. Cavalry--Military tournament, Madison Sq. Garden" plus another full page inside which has 3 illustrations of the same.
The double page centerfold has 6 illustrations of "The Evolution of a Book--John W. Alexander's Decorations for the New Congre... See More
Item #202475
January 23, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January 23, 1897, from New York, New York. This issue contais the following prints, articles, and/or ads: A Theater in New York City with Two Auditoriums; Bell's Household Refrigerator; Irrigation Work on the Navaho Reservation; The Walhalla at Ratisbon; Logging Locomotive for Wooden Track; other articles and many ads. In good condition. See photos for additional details.... See More
Graphic & sensationalized reporting...
Item #638233
January 25, 1897
THE WORLD, New York, January 25, 1897 As was the style for this period when newspapers were very competitive, this issue is filled with a wealth of illustrations accompanying the varied articles, an attempt to make newspapers more graphic & appealing. And the reports are somewhat sensationalized, this issue showing "Henry Barnard Arrested In His Home For Counterfeiting", "... See More
Honoring scientists...
Item #644365
January 30, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Jan. 30, 1897 The front pages is taken up with 9 portraits of: "Illustrious Philosophers of a Bygone Era" which include John Dalton, Edward Jenner, Sir William Herschel, James Watt, and Michael Farady among others. Inside has 5 prints of: "The Prince of Wales Opening the Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory, Adjoining the Royal In
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The Lick Observatory...
Item #176200
January 30, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1897 The front page has an illustration by W. A. Rogers titled: "The Treaty for Peace". There are two pgs. with 5 photos and an article of: "The Lick Observatory". There is also a full page with 4 photos of "Jessop and Stanford's Romantic Irish Opera 'Shamus O'Brien,' as Performed at the Broadway Theatre.&quo... See More
New York's underground and elevated railroad...
Item #176202
February 06, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Jean De Reszke as Siegfried Forging the Sword 'Nothung'." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Rapid transit for New York - The Proposed Underground and Elevated Railroad." Eight small portraits of "The New Senators." Full pg. illus. of "Dr. Nansen's Voyage and Adventures i... See More
Adams Square, Boston...
Item #176206
February 20, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Senator from Kansas Preparing an Oratorical Eruption." Inside is a 1/2 pg. of illus. of "The Cuban Insurrection - With the Florida Filibusters." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Adams Square, Boston, Looking Up Washington Street on a Stormy Night - Ames Building in the Background."
Doublepage cen... See More
Lake Michigan...
Item #176208
February 27, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Armed Peace of Europe." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chicago's Water Supply - Winter Difficulties at the Cribs in Lake Michigan." Three small portraits of "King George of Greece, Crown Prince Konstantine of Greece and His Brother Prince George, and Queen Olga of Greece." 1/2 pg... See More
Removing snow by melting it...
Item #151999
February 27, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 27, 1897 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "REMOVING SNOW FROM STREETS BY THE PROCESS OF MELTING". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
1897 William McKinley inauguration...
Item #591387
March 05, 1897
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, March 5, 1897
* President William McKinley
* Inauguration - inaugural
The front page has nice coverage of the inauguration of President William McKinley with column 1 headings: "Columbia's New Chief", "Wm. McKinley Now Guides the Ship of State", "Inaugural Kaleidescope" and "The Display ... See More
"Inauguration Day in Washington"... Mining in Randsburg, Californi...
Item #176210
March 06, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1897 Full ftpg. shows: 'Skating at Van Cortlandt Park, New York City'. Nice fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'The New Mining town of Randsburg, in Southern Calif.'. Terrific doublepage centerfold : 'Inauguration Day in Washington' is an elevated view of the Washington skyline. A serialized story entitled "The Pursuit of the ... See More
Corbett - Fitzsimmons heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #621510
March 17, 1897
DAILY GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1897
* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. "Jim" Corbett
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight (eve)
* Fight of the century (19th)
Page 3 has one column headings: "THE BIG PRIZE FIGHT" "Ex-Senator Ingalls on Hand to View the Contest" "His Interview With Corbett" and more. (see)
Complete in 4 pages, light br... See More
New York skyscrapers...
Item #176214
March 20, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Seventh Power of Europe." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Zoological Gardens of Europe." Full pg. of illus. of "Scenes from the New Play 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' as Performed at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York."
Doublepage centerfold of "New York Sky S... See More
Arlington, GA tornado disaster....
Item #591297
March 23, 1897
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1897
* Arlington, Georgia
* Tornado disaster
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "A FATAL CYCLONE VISITS GEORGIA", "Eight Children Killed In A School House", "And Fifteen Others Badly Hurt" and more. 1st report of the torn... See More
Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. Corbett...
Item #591671
March 24, 1897
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, March 24, 1897
* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. "Jim" Corbett
* Heavyweight boxing title
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FITZ AND JIM HAVE QUIET TALK", "After Taking Soft Drinks They Sit Down in a Corner", "Each Shows His Wounds", "Corbett Asks Fitz... See More
The new Congressional Library at Washington, D.C...
Item #176216
March 27, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Dead Man's Curve - New York's Most Dangerous Crossings." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Colonel John Hay" and "General Horace Porter." Four small portraits of "New United States Senators." Three small portraits of "The German Opera Season in New York." 1/2 ... See More
Washington and Lee University...
Item #176220
April 10, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Senator From Massachusetts Interrupts." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "From the Nineteenth Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists."
Full pg. of illus. of "Scenes from Moliere's 'Bourgeois-Gentilhomme,' Produced by Le Cercle Francais of Harvard University."... See More
Easter issue...
Item #538613
April 15, 1897
YOUTH'S COMPANION from Boston dated April 15, 1897.
* Easter issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
* Easter issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
Views of Manhattan and the Bronx...
Item #176222
April 17, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The United States Battle Ship 'Iowa' Making Seventeen Knots an Hour." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "From the Seventy-Second Annual Exhibition of the National Academy of Design." Full pg. illus. of "Scenes at the Unveiling of the Monument to Emperor William I., At Berlin, March 22&qu... See More
Mississippi River floods...
Item #176224
April 24, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Two Scenes in Front of Greenville, Mississippi." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Scenes and Incidents Along the Levees." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Public Library and Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin." 1/2 pg. ilus. of &... See More
Grant's tomb...
Item #151947
May 01, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 1, 1897 This issue has inside page illustration(s) headed: "RIBBON PHOTOGRAPHY - A NEW CAMERA". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Grant's monument on Riverside Drive...
Item #176228
May 08, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Dedication of the Grant Monument - The Parade Coming Up Riverside Drive." Inside are three full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Dedication of the Grant Monument." Full pg. illus. of "The Greco-Turkish War - Places of Present Interest."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Dedication of th... See More
Early artist view of the Blackwell's Island Bridge...
Item #674687
May 08, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, May 8, 1897 The prime feature of this issue is the front page artist's rending of the planned: "THE NEW YORK AND LONG ISLAND BRIDGE AT BLACKWELL'S ISLAND, NEW YORK CITY" (aka, 59th Street Bridge or Queensboro Bridge). Additional topics and illustrations include: "A BICYLCE BRIDGE AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON", "THE NAVAL PARADE AT THE ... See More
The Sequoia trees of California...
Item #176230
May 15, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1897 Full front page portrait of "Henry Eugene Phillippe Louis D'Orleans, Duc D'Aumale." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - The New Wing and Some Recent Acquisitions." Full pg. of illus. of "With the Cuban Insurgents - In Search of Gomez."
Full pg. of illus. of "The T... See More
Greco-Turkish War... W.A. Rogers print... John S. Mosby letter...
Item #176232
May 22, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1897 The front page of this issue features a full page illustration entitled "The Greco-Turkish War - Greek Officers Signalling from the Heights Above Miluna." Inside the issue are three full pages of illustrations of "The Greco-Turkish War." A half page illustration is featured with a story "Jerome - A Poor Man".&nbs... See More
Very early toy railroad train ad... Columbia Motor Carriage...
Item #585414
May 22, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1897 Within the issue is a small but very early illustrated advertisement for a "Complete electric railway with battery and track..." from the Carlisle & Finch company. Ad measures about 1 by 2 1/2 inches on one of the back pages. Also in the issue is "Southern Station of Harvard Observatory, Peru"; The Anderson Typewriter (shorthand),... See More
The Grand Opera...
Item #590623
May 29, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1897 The front of the issue features a terrific full front page which is captioned: "Behind The Scenes At the Grand Opera" showing how the various scenes work, etc. There is a related article on this on an inside page, which includes two more illustrations. A nice, decorative item on opera from 1897! Additional articles and advertisements are ... See More
Color Ivory Soap ad...
Item #176234
May 29, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1897 Full ftpg: 'Starvation by Proclamation in Cuba'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'Typical Scenes of Tennessee Mountain Life'. Fullpg. with 7 photos: 'With the Cuban Insurgents--A Breakfast with Gomez'. Nice doublepage centerfold of a Memorial to Col. Robert Shaw, showing his black troops as well. The back pg. has a color "Ivory ... See More
Early work on using fingerprints to determine identity...
Item #645228
May 29, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, May 29 1897 The ftpg. has nice prints of the rules of various European countries, at the center being: "Queen Victoria".
Other prints inside include: "The Terrible Fire at the Charity Bazar in Paris" "The Centennial Jubilee of the High Hat" "Centrifugal Pumping Engines for the Union Dry Dock, Newport" &quo
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Other prints inside include: "The Terrible Fire at the Charity Bazar in Paris" "The Centennial Jubilee of the High Hat" "Centrifugal Pumping Engines for the Union Dry Dock, Newport" &quo
Short etory by Stephen Crane...
Item #153692
SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE, (New York), June, 1897 Inside has: "The Open Boat", the classic short story by Stephen Crane. 128 pages.
Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks...
Item #176236
June 05, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1897 Fullpg. with 9 illus. & photos of: 'With the Cuban Insurgents--Gomez Meets Gen. Banderas'. Nice fullpg. showing Blacks: 'Sunday Morning in the Virginia Pines'. Nice doublepage centerfold shows 9 photos of 'Our National Parks...' including Yosemite, Sequoia & others.
Other news and advertisements of the day are inclu... See More
Cricket in Philadelphia... The Cuban insurgents...
Item #176238
June 12, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Situation in Eastern Turkey." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Players in the International Chess Match Between the British of commons and the United States House of Representatives." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Scenes at the Launc;h of the 'Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse,' the Largest Ship in th... See More
Large fold-out map of the United States Navy...
Item #176240
June 19, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1897 The front page is an illustration of: "With the Cuban Insurgents - A Hurried Exit From the Government Workshop at Pico Blanco." Another full pg. illustration of "President McKinley's Visit to the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition" and a 1/2 pg. illustration of "With the Cuban Insurgents - Food Supplies ... See More
Tarpon fishing in Florida...
Item #176242
June 26, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1897 Full front page illus. of "To the Rescue." Inside has a full pg. of portraits of "The Harvard-Yale-Cornell Four-Mile Boat Race at Poughkeepsie, June 25 - The Crews."
Full pg. illus. of "The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria." Full pg. of illus. of "Andree's Attempt to Reach the North Pole by Balloon." F... See More
American History...
Item #205216
July 04, 1897
WELLSVILLE REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 4, 1897
This issue is the Independence Day Colored Number and is printed in red and blue inks. It is filled with American History facts on "Our Independence". This is evenly browned and has a slight irregular right and left spine and is the full issue. See photos for full details.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee...
Item #176246
July 10, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1897 Full front page portrait of "Queen Victoria, June 22, 1897." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee." Full pg. illus. of "Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Review of the British and Foreign War Ships at Portsmouth, June 26."
Full pg. illus. of "Mulberry Bend Park - A Favorite S... See More
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