Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Cornelius Vanderbilt's Death...
Item #217003
September 15, 1899
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1899
* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
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* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
The Transvaal Crisis at Johnnesburg...
Item #176474
September 16, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 16, 1899 The front page is a full page illustration of "The Transvaal Crisis--President Kruger Entering the Central Bureau at Johannesburg." Fullpg. with 5 photos: "Homeward Bound with Adm. Dewey" & fullpg: "Mounted Troops for the Philippines--embarkation at Seattle of the 3rd U.S. Cavalry for Manila". There is anothe... See More
William Preece wireless telephony....
Item #589642
September 17, 1899
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 17, 1899
* Sir William Henry Preece
* wireless telephony invention - telegraph
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "RIVAL OF MARCONI", "Sir William Preece Conducts Experiments in Wireless Telephony", "Sound Transmitted Without A Wire", "Results Are Successful and the Inventor W... See More
1899 Carterville mine riot.. Negro strikebreakers...
Item #680059
September 18, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 18, 189
* Carterville Mine Riot
* Illinois coal wars
* Negro strikebreakers
* Race riot - war
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MURDEROUS RIOTERS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
Carterville, Illinois race war...
Item #638002
September 18, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1899
* Carterville IL Illinois
* Mining race war (1st report)
* Negroes lynchings
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGROES SHOT DOWN" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, should be handled with care.
1899 Key West, Florida yellow fever pandemic...
Item #680158
September 19, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 19, 1899
* Key West, Florida
* Yellow fever - jack
* Epidemic - pandemic
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AN AWFUL EPIDEMIC" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete wi... See More
Carterville, IL negroes lynchings....
Item #591170
September 19, 1899
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 19, 1899
* Carterville IL Illinois
* Mining race war (1st report)
* Negroes lynchings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SIX NEGROES KILLED", "Shot to Death By Whites at Cartersville, Illinois", "Riots Of The Miners Resumed" and more. 1st report coverage on the Cart... See More
Governor Teddy Roosevelt...
Item #176476
September 23, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 23, 1899 The front page has an illustration titled: " A Second Degradation" by W. A. Rogers. There is a fullpg. illustration with 5 scenes of: "Gov. Roosevelt (Teddy) at the St. Lawrence Co. Fair". There are also four fullpg illustrations of: "Aboard the Cup Defender 'Columbia'". Under the article "Amateur Sp... See More
The three admirals of the U.S. Navy...
Item #176478
September 30, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1899 The front page has three photos of "The Three Admirals of the United States Navy" which includes Farragut, Dewey & Porter.
Doublepage centerfold : 'Battle of Manila, as seen from the Bow of the 'Olympia' '. Article: 'Notes on the Food Value of Cocoa & Chocolate'. Great fullpg. illus. ad for the '... See More
America's Cup... Admiral George Dewey...
Item #176480
October 07, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Admiral Dewey and Mayor Van Wyck Reviewing the Parade at the Triumphal Arch." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Course for the America's Cup Races." Small portrait of "William Marconi." Six small portraits pertaining to "Two International Church Councils."
Full pg. illus. o... See More
The island of San Nicolas... Yacht racing...
Item #646311
October 07, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 7, 1899 The full ftpg. is taken up with two prints of: "Fifty Years of International Yacht Racing" with a related article inside. Other articles with photos/prints include: "Electrographs of the Electro-Static Current made Without a Camera" "A New Chainless Bicycle" "A Courthouse Going to Court" "Electrically
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1899 Second Boer War begins...
Item #680060
October 11, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 11, 1899
* Second Boer War begins
* South African Republic
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BEGINS IN EARNEST" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complet... See More
1899 Siege of Kimberley begins...
Item #680061
October 14, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 14, 1899
* Siege of Kimberley begins
* Cape Colony - South Africa
* Second Boer War
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MORE TRAINS BLOWN UP BOER ATTACKS REPULSED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile f... See More
Salmon fishing on the Columbia River... Admiral Dewey...
Item #176482
October 14, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Boder Scouts on the Natal Border." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "A Thorn in the Hand of Destiny - President Kruger As He is Today: An Autograph Portrait." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Boers in Camp." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Washington - The Reception to Admiral Dewey at the National Capital.&... See More
Early motocycle... The Philippines...
Item #176484
October 21, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1899 full front page illus. of "The Philippines - Maddened Carabaos Charging Our Advanced Firing Line." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant-General Sir Redvers Henry Buller." Three small portraits of "Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M. T. Steyn, and General Piet Joubert." 1/3 pg. "Map Showing Position of Natal... See More
1899 Battle of Talana Hill...
Item #701181
October 21, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 21, 1899
* Battle of Talana Hill - Glencoe
* Second Boer War - South Africa
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE BRITISH AND BOERS FOUGHT FOR EIGHT HOURS" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fr... See More
Taos, New Mexico... The war in South Africa...
Item #176486
October 28, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1899 The front page has a battle scene: "The War in S. Africa--British Troops Rebelling a Boer Attack". There is a full page with 2 illustrations of "The Return of the Kansas Volunteers Under General Funston" and a full page with one photo and one illustration of "The Inauguration of President Hadley at Yale University."... See More
The Winton racing automobile...
Item #637248
October 28, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1899 Inside has a nice photo of: "The Winton Racing Vehicle" with a related article. Other prints include: "Wireless Telegraphy at the Yacht Races" "Great Pier at Pot Los Angeles" 'The Isthmus, Catalina Island".
Eight pages, perforated library stamp at the top, various mends near the margins some effecting prints... See More
1899 Battle of Ladysmith, Natal...
Item #693044
November 02, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1899
* Battle of Ladysmith
* Second Boer War
* Colony of Natal
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENGLISH OVERWHELMED LADYSMITH INVESTED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...
Item #638007
November 04, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1899
* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* 1st ever on film - motion pictures
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "VICTORY FOR JEFFRIES" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey...
Item #591492
November 04, 1899
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, November 4, 1899
* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* 1st ever on film - motion pictures
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TWENTY-FIVE ROUNDS", "Fight Between James J. Jeffries and Tom Sharkey", "Decision Given To Jeffries" a... See More
The Pan-american Exposition at Buffalo, New York...
Item #176488
November 04, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Democratic Donkey." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Judge Nash Holds a Reception in a Hotel Lobby at Newark, Ohio." Full pg. of ills. of "The Gratitude of a Republic - Admiral Dewey's New Residence in Washington, D.C., Presented to Him by Popular Subscription." 1/2 pg. illus. of &q... See More
1899 James J. Jeffries heavyweight boxing...
Item #680111
November 04, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 4, 1899
* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* 1st ever on film - motion pictures
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A TERRIFIC BATTLE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
Admiral George Dewey gets married in 1899...
Item #682650
November 09, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 9, 1899
* Admiral George Dewey's gets married
* United States Navy - Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DEWEY AGAIN A VICTOR MARRIED THIS MORNING" with subhead and two small illustrations. (see) Surprisingly these issues are in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find... See More
The Boer War... The South Bank of Paris...
Item #176490
November 11, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Brigadier-General Frederick Funston, U.S.V." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The War in South Africa - Birds-Eye View of Ladysmith, Natal, Defended by Lieut.-Gen. White, Around Which the Boers are Concentrating." Full pg. illus. of "Sir Henry Irving as 'Robespierre." 1/2 pg. illus. of... See More
Trouble in the Philippines...
Item #176492
November 18, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1899 The front page has a political cartoon: "A Fair Field and No Favor!--Uncle Sam: 'I'm Out for Commerce, Not Conquest'" by W. A. Rogers.
There is a scene on the troubles in the Philippines called: "The Philippines--Thirty Insurgents Wreck a Train Near Angeles, and are Driven off by Four of Lowe's Scouts". The... See More
The Boer War in South Africa... The West Point football team...
Item #176494
November 25, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Why They Waited for News From Mafeking." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The War in South Africa - Points of Interest in the Two Republics and Natal." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Commandeering Horses for the Boer Army." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Loading Refugees on Coal Trucks at Johannesburg.&q... See More
Romer Shoals Lighthouse...
Item #631795
November 25, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 25, 1899 The front page has "Present Condition of the Paris Exposition of 1900" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "Romer Shoals Lighthouse, New York Harbor"; "The Gypsy Moth"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, a nickel-size hole in the front cover,... See More
1899 Battle of Modder River...
Item #680207
November 29, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 29, 1899
* Battle of Modder River - South Africa
* Second Boer War
* Lord Methuen - British Army victory
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "BLOODIEST BATTLE OF THE CENTURY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not ... See More
1899 Wisconsin Badgers football victory...
Item #680149
November 30, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 30, 1899
* 1899 Wisconsin Badgers college football
* Victory over the Michigan Wolverines
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHAMPIONSHIP GAME" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era ... See More
Children's Newspaper...
Item #208569
December 03, 1899
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1899 Has Sunday-school related content with a few illustrations, obviously for youngsters. Quarto-size, with four pages. Minor fold creases.
The Philippine insurrection...
Item #176498
December 09, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The British Naval Brigade Passing Through Ladysmith." Inside are four small portraits of "Some Probable Leaders in the Coming Congressional Debate." 1/2 pg. illus. of "U.S.S. 'Kentucky' Crossing the Line at the Finish of Her Trial Run." Full pg. illus. of "The Arrival of Gene... See More
1899 Battle of Magersfontein...
Item #680199
December 13, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 13, 1899
* Battle of Magersfontein - South Africa
* Second Boer War - "Black Week"
* Lord Methuen - British Army defeat
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "METHUEN REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... See More
1899 Battle of Colenso, South Africa...
Item #680153
December 16, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 16, 1899
* Battle of Colenso - South Africa
* Second Boer War - "Black Week"
* Redvers Buller - British Army defeat
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENGLAND PANIC STRICKEN OVER BULLER'S DEFEAT" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. V... See More
1899 Henry Ware Lawton killed...
Item #680154
December 19, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 19, 1899
* U.S. General Henry Ware Lawton killed
* Battle of Paye - Philippine-American War
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GEN. LAWTON KILLED SHOT IN THE BREAST" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
1899 death of Dwight L. Moody...
Item #680155
December 22, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 22, 1899
* Dwight L. Moody death
* American evangelist
* Moody Memorial Church
* Henry Ware Lawton funeral
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DWIGHT MOODY DEAD" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally frag... See More
1899 Braznell mine explosion... Brownsville...
Item #680164
December 23, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec.. 23, 1899
* Braznell Mine Explosion - Stockdale Coal Co.
* Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MINERS ENTOMBED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this er... See More
The Boer War...
Item #176502
December 23, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1899 Front full pg. illus. of "The Last Message." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Major-General John R. Brooke, U.S.A" and "Major-General Leonard Wood, U.S.V." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The British Military Observation Balloon at Ladysmith." 1/3 pg. illus. "The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Drill... See More
1899 USS Maine victims final burial...
Item #680156
December 28, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 28, 1899
* re. USS Maine United States Navy battleship disaster
* Final burial of the victims at Arlington Cemetery - Virginia
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HONOR THE DEAD" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are n... See More
Christmas Eve in New Orleans...
Item #176504
December 30, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Major-General Henry W. Lawton, U.S.V." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Lord Roberts of Kandahar" and "Major-General Lord Kitchener." Full pg. of illus. of "The New Court House, Baltimore, Maryland." Full pg. of illus. of "Pretoria - Pictures of Recent Events in the Bo... See More
Early 20th century science-themed prints & ads at a reduced cost...
Item #180045
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1900-1911 A mixed lot of ten 2nd-rate and damaged issues from the early 20th century, with fascinating content, period advertising, and plenty of illustrations suitable for framing.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Inventor's & Inventions Collection II
The Early 1900's Set
Item #180181
January 01, 1900
Inventors & Inventions Collection II The Early 1900s Set - Each set contains 5 issues of The Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. With the industrial period as a foundation, follow the inventors and inventions of the first half of the 20th century. An interesting technological look at this rapidly changing period in history.
Item #161208
January 01, 1900
PRETORIA FRIEND from present-day South Africa, dated 1900. From during the Borer War period, the front page contains a "Proclamation" with other war-related reports on the inside pages. This is a complete, 4 page issue measuring about 16 by 11 inches, in very nice condition and printed on thick, very high-quality paper. Not the least bit pulpish nor fragile! A nice rarity.
On the Boer War...
Item #161476
January 01, 1900
BLACK AND WHITE BUDGET, London, 1900 An interesting and uncommon periodical, published in London, but concentrating its coverage to events of the Boer War in South Africa. There is other content present as well. Many photos within. 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... See More
For the little child in all of us...
Item #161498
January 01, 1900
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, 1900-1905. A charming newspaper with several short stories for children, featuring several illustrations, an ornate masthead, and plenty of advertisements. Note: the photo is "generic". The issue you will receive will be of the same "look" and condition, but actual dates vary within the range of 1900-1905.
Item #560761
January 01, 1900
THE IRISH WORLD, New York, 1900
* Rare title
* Great masthead engraving
Given the large number of Irish immigrants arriving in America in the 19th century it is not surprising there were newspapers focused on their interests, yet they are difficult to find. Here is one.
This newspaper features a large and very ornate masthead. Nor surprisingly the content focuses on Irish & other... See More
Boer Commando...
Item #177027
January 13, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, January 13, 1900 (does not include 4-panel Supplement) Front page illustration of "The War In South Africa - Boer Pickets Reading The Bible" along with another full page illustration of "A Boer Commando On Parade". See photos for full details.
Note: The Supplement, oddly paginated as pgs. 33-40, containing the Four-Panel Panorama of Manila is rarel... See More
1900 Dawson City fire disaster... Klondike fame...
Item #682387
January 16, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 16, 1900
* Dawson City, Yukon Territory fire
* Klondike gold rush fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DAWSON FIRE SWEPT" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4... See More
Mural Decorations for the Appellate Court...
Item #177028
January 20, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1900 The doublecenterfold shows 8 mural decorations for the Appellate Court in New York City as well as 3 additional scenes on the next page. This also contains numerous news articles of the day. A small golfing cartoon "Caddy Conversation". See photos for full details.
1900 Battle of Spion Kop...
Item #682389
January 26, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 26, 1900
* Battle of Spion Kop - Second Boer War
* South African Republic & Orange Free State
* British forces loss - Ladysmith
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SPIONKOP ABANDONED BY THE BRITISH FORCES" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard... See More
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