Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Meeting of Congress...
Item #172108
December 12, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1857 The front page features 'Our Mayors' and the half-page illustrations of 'Hon. Fernado Wood, Mayor of New York' and 'Hon. Daniel F. Tiemann, Mayor-Elect'. An article "Rev. William R. Williams, D.D. - Pastor of Amity Street Baptist Church, NY' also features a small illustration of him. 'Travel Notes in Bible ... See More
Pre-Civil War prints of Columbus and Xenia, Ohio...
Item #690017
December 12, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1857 Two pages with text includes four prints of: "Columbus and Xenia, Ohio" including: "View of the Lunatic Asylum, Columbus" "Bridge Over the Big Darby, Ohio" "Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus" and; "Railroad Station at Xenia". A few other prints as well.
Sixteen pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
Dogs... India...
Item #172110
December 19, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19,1857 Front half-page illustration of "General Sir Henry Havelock at the Head of His Staff." Inside two illustrations of dogs including "The Great American Dog, 'Prince' and 'Bill' the London Fire-Escape Dog." Two illustrations pertaining to "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" including "The Tomb of Saint ... See More
Temperance magazine...
Item #153053
THE CRUSADER, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1858 This is a temperance magazine with a focus on prohibiting the sale of alcohol.Complete in 32 pages, disbound, minor foxing, mostly nice.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 6 by 9 inches.
An early illustrated newspaper...
Item #153068
January 01, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS OF THE WORLD, London, 1858 Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly, with an ornate masthead and several illustrations throughout. Basically British content and scenes, although other content as well.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 11 by 16 inches and cont... See More
Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #172116
January 02, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
General Walker...
Item #172120
January 16, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1858 The front page shows: 'Coming Out of a Fashionable Church'. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' includes two views of Antioch. "Dogographs" features two comical illustrations of "The Low Dog" and "The Fast Dog" of society. Nice illustration of 'The Central Market at Paris'.
Text article "The... See More
Massacre at Cawnpore...
Item #172122
January 23, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1858 The full front page illustration is entitled: 'In The Bitter Cold'. "Hon. Charles O'Conor" with an accompanying article. "The Great Massacre at Cawnpore" also features two illustrations; "The House in Which the Women and Children were Slaughtered at Cawnpore" and "The Arrest of the Missionaries by ... See More
Early plans for a channel tunnel connecting England & France... New York firemen...
Item #636440
January 23, 1858
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 23, 1858 Inside includes a few prints of: "The Great Earthquake at Naples" "Sketches of Native Life In India" "American Firemen" which includes 3 prints, one a nice full page; "Torchlight Procession of the New York Firemen" pulling a fire engine.
Perhaps the most interesting content is the: "Proposed Tunnel ... See More
William Walker Nicaragua expedition...
Item #709739
January 27, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 27, 1858
* William Walker (filibuster) arrest
* Nicaragua expedition
Page 2 has an article with heading: "CAPTURE OF GEN. WILLIAM WALKER" with subhead. Text takes up over 3 columns.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Utah expedition...
Item #172124
January 30, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1858 The front page features an article and illustration: 'Rev. Stephen H. Tying'. 'Life In Hong Kong' includes three illustrations of men. "Life In Hong Kong" features three illustrations. "Travel Notes In Bible Lands" features a large illustration "The Great Cemetery of Antioch" and a smaller illustrat... See More
Prints in New Jersey and elsewhere...
Item #689895
January 30, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 30, 1858 This title was formatted much like the more popular Harper's Weekly. The front page features a print captioned: "The Jersey City Ferry Boat".
Other prints within include: "Hindoo Festival Dance" "Clark's Monument at Rahway, New Jersey" "Boys' Seminary at Perth Amboy" "Old Episcopa
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Other prints within include: "Hindoo Festival Dance" "Clark's Monument at Rahway, New Jersey" "Boys' Seminary at Perth Amboy" "Old Episcopa
James Buchanan's annual message...
Item #211153
February 03, 1858
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, Feb. 3, 1858 Page 2 has the President's Message which takes 3 columns and a bit more, and is signed in type: James Buchanan. Minor printing crease slightly affects about seven words of the message. Nice to have in a Washington paper.
Item #538548
February 05, 1858
NEW-YORK HERALD, Feb. 5, 1858.
* Santa Anna
* General Gideon Johnson Pillow
The front page has:
* General Santa Anna And Pillow
* The Reply of Santa Anna to Pillows Charges--He Reserves the Right to Challenge Pillow.
Lengthy reply is signed in type: A. L. De Santa Anna.
Other news of the day includes: "News From Havana" "Spirit
Early sports newspaper...
Item #153447
February 06, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 6, 1858 Early sporting journal described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". Has 16 pgs., occasional foxing.
Early hunting in 1858...
Item #221621
February 06, 1858
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY dated Feb. 6, 1858.
* Early sports related news
* Elk hunting
Front page has: Wild Sports In India, Elk Hunting In Ceylon. Second page has: My First Buck. Detailed summary and results of a cricket match under Cricket in San Francisco. Another pg. has: Life On The Plains which mentions in part: For nine days of our travel we passed
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* Early sports related news
* Elk hunting
Front page has: Wild Sports In India, Elk Hunting In Ceylon. Second page has: My First Buck. Detailed summary and results of a cricket match under Cricket in San Francisco. Another pg. has: Life On The Plains which mentions in part: For nine days of our travel we passed
Early views of Syracuse...
Item #683008
February 06, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858 The ftpg. shows: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Mayor of Boston". Inside has a nearly half page: "General View of the City of Syracuse, New York" and another nearly halfpg: "View of Salina Street, Syracuse, New York" with a related article on Syracuse as well. The back page has 2 prints concerning Siam.
Complete in sixteen pa... See More
Early scenes of Syracuse, New York...
Item #690020
February 06, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858 The front page features an article and print of: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Jr., Mayor of Boston".
An inside page has an article and two prints of "Syracuse, New York" including: "General View of the City" and: "View of Salina Street". The back page has a print of the: "Royal Barge of the King of Siam"... See More
Napoleon III assassination attempt...
Item #616997
February 09, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 9, 1858
* Napoleon III assassination attempt
* 1st president of the French Second Republic
The front page has an article headed: "Napoleon's Escape From Assassination" "The Projectiles--General Rejoicing of the Continental Monarch...."
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Victoria, Princess Royal wedding...
Item #606509
February 12, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, February 12, 1858
* Victoria, Princess Royal
* Frederick III, German Emperor
* Wedding - marriage
The front page has an article headed: "The Marriage of the Prince of Prussia to the Princess Royal of England" "Description Of The Ceremonies And Festivities" "The Royal Wedding" and more. Very lengthy text here.
Other news of the day. Compl... See More
Two pages of Valentine's Day prints & text...
Item #172128
February 13, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1858 The front page features an article "The Honorable Edward Everett" with a nearly half-page illustration of the same. "The Red Petticoat and its Pedigree" features several fashion illustrations. "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" has a one-third page illustration "Fountain at Antioch" and a smaller illustration... See More
A pre-Civil War sport's periodical...
Item #577940
February 13, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858
* Pre Civil War sport's periodical
Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-W... See More
Fraser Canyon gold discovered...
Item #606510
February 15, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, February 15, 1858
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* British Columbia discovery
Page 2 has a brief article headed: "Oregon" "Important Gold Discoveries on the Boundary Line..." Was this the initial discovery of the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush?
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
1858 Diary of A Sportsman...
Item #200073
February 18, 1858
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1858 Ftpg. has: "A Winter In Florida: Extracts From The Diary Of A Sportsman". Narrow piece clipped from text of an inside leaf, minor loss to two lower corners inside, a few foxing spots, occasional foxing as well.
A sporting newspaper from before the Civil War...
Item #153555
February 20, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 20, 1858 An early sporting journal with a variety of sports-related reports, but also literature and stage-related content. Front page has letter II of: "A Winter In Southern Florida". Inside includes: "'Game' in Georgia" "Should a Tax be Placed Upon Dogs" "The Camel Expedition" which was in the ... See More
Washington Monument at Richmond...
Item #172130
February 20, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1858 Full front page illustration entitled: 'The Washington Monument at Richmond, Virginia'. Nice half page 'Ottawa City, the New Capital of Canada'. "The Old Lull House" article also features a 1/4 page illustration of the same. "Native Life In India" features three illustrations. A full page illustration 'T... See More
Elephants from Calcutta... The Royal Wedding...
Item #581614
February 20, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 20, 1858 The front page of the this issue features a halfpage illustration "The Royal Bridal Tour - The Prince and Princess Frederick William at the Window the King's Palace, Potsdam". Within the issue is: "Effects of the Late Earthquake in Naples"; "The Bridal Tour - Arrival of the Prince and Princess Frederick Will... See More
George Washington statue unveiled...
Item #606515
February 25, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, February 25, 1858
* The George Washington Equestrian Monument
* Thomas Crawford's Richmond statue unveiling
Page 3 has an article headed: "The Crawford Statue" "Inauguration of Crawford's Statue of Washington at Richmond, Va." See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
James Orr...
Item #172132
February 27, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1858 Nice front page illustration of: 'Hon. James Orr, of South Carolina, Speaker of the House'. 'Our Sleigh-Drive' includes 3 scenes. 'A Natural Castle in Pennsylvania' near the Delaware Water Gap. The American Horse-Tamer in England" also includes a 1/3 page illustration.
A full page illustration 'The Wedding of ... See More
Newburgh New York...
Item #206823
March 06, 1858
DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, NY and dated March 6, 1858. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New York town.
Revival of the Southern slave trade?
Item #699024
March 06, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858 Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States". The article includes: "Some of our n****r worshiping contemporaries have started off upon a new scent. A bill has been passed by the Louisiana House...authorizing the importation into that state of voluntary negro apprentices to labor for a term of years &a... See More
1858 Early Newburgh New York Issue...
Item #200069
March 10, 1858
DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, NY and dated March 10, 1858. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New York town.
The famous--or infamous--trial of Hiram Cole...
Item #697852
March 10, 1858
CLEVELAND WEEKLY PLAIN DEALER, Ohio, March 10, 1858 About half of the front page, a portion of page 2, and most of page 3 are taken up with the very extensive coverage of an infamous court trial: "A Full Report Of the Trial of HIRAM COLE, Indicted for Poisoning his Wife, Adele Cole, on the 8th and 9th days of September, 1857".
There is an engraving of Hiram Cole at the top of both... See More
White House reception...
Item #172136
March 13, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1858 The front page article "French Court Fashions" features a "Costumes of the Court of the Emperor of the French" illustration. "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features a half-page "Landing at Smyrna". "The Approach to Canton" includes a map "Chart of Pearl River, showing the Position, at Last Acc... See More
James Mason...
Item #172138
March 20, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1858 The front page article and illustration is that of "Hon. James M. Mason, U.S. Senator from Virginia". Half page "Watering the Streets of Calcutta" and "Landing an Elephant from Shipboard at Calcutta". "Canton and the Boat Girls" features an illustration entitled "Chinese Boat Girls, Rowing and Steering... See More
Prophetic word (?) from Lord Stanley... Reverend Henry Ward Beecher..
Item #698412
March 22, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1858
* Lord Stanley predicts the greatness of Russia and America
* Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and The Great Awakening
Page 2 has an interesting article headed: "Lord Stanley on the Future Greatness of America and Russia", which time would prove to be prophetic. Page 4 has: "The Great Awakening - The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher at Burton's", which i... See More
Dr. Livingstone...
Item #172140
March 27, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1858 The front page includes a nice illustration of: 'Hon. John Slidell, U.S. Senator from Louisiana'. "His Excellency Rear-Admiral Mohammed Pacha" also includes an illustration of him. Two full page illustrations of sailing ships "The Corvette 'Japanis,' Built for the Russian Government by W. H. Webb, of New York' a... See More
Frontier life and Sporting scenes in America...
Item #581616
March 27, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 27, 1858 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "The East Gate - Canton". Within the issue is: "The New Ministry"; "Expedition to the Andaman Islands"; "Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D'Urban, Port Natal"; "Frontier Life in America" and "Sporting Scenes in America". Other il... See More
Lord Derby, Prime Minister of England...
Item #172142
April 03, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1858 The front page Illustration: 'An Auction of Splendid Household Furniture' has an accompanying article entitled "How We Furnished Our House". "Pompey's Philosophy" features several illustrations. "Lord Derby, Prime Minister of England" also features a large illustration of him. Full page: 'Attack on Can... See More
The Shakers... Chazy Lake, New York...
Item #690033
April 03, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 3, 1858 The front page has a print of: "St. Jermain's Hotel, Chazy Lake, Northern New York" with a related article.
Among other prints inside: "Protestant Episcopal Church, Harlem, New York" and; "A Group of Shakers at Prayer" which has an article with the same heading. Also inside are 5 prints of: "Scenes In Afric... See More
Alexander Stephens of Georgia...
Item #172144
April 10, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1858 The front page has a nice illustration of "Hon. Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia" including a biography of him. A text report entitled "The Settlement of the Mormon Affair. A full page: "A Masked Ball at the Academy of Music at Paris" along with an article "Busard and the Paris Masked Balls" which also fea... See More
Early scenes of Portland, Maine...
Item #690023
April 10, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1858 Prints within include: "Wood-Choppers Attacked by a Bear in the Forests of Maine". Also 2 pages of text with 5 prints on: "Views in Portland, Maine" including 3 churches, "The Reform School" and the: "Marine Hospital, Martin's Point".
Another print shows: "The Famous American Trotting Horse, Taco... See More
John Gilpin (clipper) sinking...
Item #617214
April 15, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1858
* John Gilpin (clipper)
* Iceberg collision sinking
Page 3 has an article headed: "Shipwreck At Sea" "Loss of the Clipper Ship John Gilpin, of Boston, by Collision with Ice off Cape Horn..." (see)
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, close cut and wear along spine with unrelated text loss, otherwise... See More
Buffalo hunt...
Item #172150
May 01, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1858 The front page features "Hon. Galusha A.Grow, of Pennsylvania" also features a large illustration of him. A half page "Accident to the Bridge Over the St. John's River, New Brunswick, on 24th March Last". "The New English Traction Engine" is a half page illustration with accompanying article. "Marshal Pelissier... See More
Early print of Niles, Michigan...
Item #690024
May 01, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 1, 1858 Inside has 2 pages of text with 8 prints of: "Cottage Architecture". Also a print of: "The Union School any Niles, Michigan" with an article, plus: "The City of Kandahar, Afghanistan".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
The Olympic baseball club of Boston...
Item #695738
May 01, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 1, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a brief item: "Olympic Base Ball Club of Boston" which notes: "The annual meeting of this spirited and excellent Club was held...when the following gentlemen were chosen as officers for the ensuing year...&qu... See More
Lucknow...
Item #172152
May 08, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1858 Large front page illustration of "Hon. James S. Green, United States Senator From Missouri." Inside are many large illustrations pertaining to "The Final Capture of Lucknow" including "The Martiniere," "The Residency," "Plan of the City of Lucknow," "Lucknow, from the Residency," and &... See More
Early scenes of Dobbs' Ferry, New York...
Item #690025
May 08, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 8, 1858 The front page has an article and two prints of: "Ethan Allen's Monument" and: "Grave of Ethan Allen at Burlington, Vermont".
Inside has 2 pages of descriptive text with 4 prints of: "Dobbs' Ferry, New York" including: "The Livingston Mansion" "Remains of the Old Fort" "Sneeden's L... See More
A new baseball club in Brooklyn...
Item #695736
May 08, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 8, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has: "Base Ball" which includes in part: "The Vigilant Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was organized on the first of April by the election of the following officers...The Club has not yet selected the ground on which ... See More
Very early Sioux Indian print on the front page...
Item #689896
May 29, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 29, 1858
* Chief Smutty Bear - Mato Sabiceya print
* Yankton Sioux Indians - Native Americans
The front page has a nice print of: "Smutty Bear, of the Sioux Tribe of Indians", plus a related article on him. This is one of the earlier prints of a Native American in a newspaper.
Other prints within are of European scenes.
Sixteen pages, ... See More
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