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Issues for under $50
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684662
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684663
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Horace Greeley journeys west.....
Item #213786
July 19, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 19, 1859 Page 6 has: "An Overland Journey. XIV. Lo! The Poor Indian" initialed at the end: H.G.
Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distributed news about Yosemite that brought Yosemit... See More
Kansas & the slavery question...
Item #616904
July 19, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1859
* Squatter sovereignty
* Bleeding Kansas
* Slavery question
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Territorial Slavery Question and the Democratic Platform--What Shall be the Platform?"
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Decorative masthead, view of Naples & Mt. Vesuvius...
Item #684665
July 23, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".
Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the Late King of the Two Sicilies" "Occupation of Caste... See More
A new poem by Tennyson...
Item #549194
July 26, 1859
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859
* English Poet Alfred Tennyson
* 1st Baron
On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.
Other news of the day includes: "The State Of Ita... See More
Alfred, Lord Tennyson poems...
Item #607257
July 26, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1859
* Alfred, Lord Tennyson
* Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Tennyson's New Poem" Text takes up the entire pages here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Joseph Fawkes's steam plow...
Item #632915
July 29, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 29, 1859
* Joseph Fawkes & his steam plow
Page 3 has a lengthy article headed: "Successful Trial Of Fawkes's Steam Plow" Text takes up 2 1/3 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...
Item #684666
July 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of Montebello. Also a print of: "the Late Hon. Rufus Choate".
Ot... See More
Schaghticoke, New York train wreck...
Item #607258
August 04, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1859
* Schaghticoke (town), New York
* Northern Railroad train wreck
The back page has a one column headings: "ANOTHER RAILROAD SLAUGHTER" "Fall of Bridge on the Northern Railroad" "A Passenger Train Wrecked" "Thirteen Lives Lost" and more. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, ver... See More
Schaghticoke, New York train disaster...
Item #616901
August 04, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 4, 1859
* Schaghticoke, New York
* Nothern Railroad bridge
* Train wreck disaster
Page 4 has an article headed: "Another Railroad Slaughter" "Fifteen or Twenty Persons Instantly Killed" and more. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592435
August 06, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a one-third column article with small headings: "Blondin'd Last Feat at Niagara Falls" and "He Cuts Capers On His Rope, And Performs Alarming Deeds", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his sev... See More
Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...
Item #639845
August 06, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.
The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text on it, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation. The back page h... See More
Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...
Item #684668
August 06, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.
The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation.
The back pag... See More
Game of Cricket...
Item #616938
August 07, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 7, 1859
* International cricket match
* Canada vs. United States
* Pre Civil War era
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Great Cricket Match" "The Canada Eleven vs. United States Eleven"
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Early Summer resorts in America...
Item #616937
August 08, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 8, 1859
* Long Branch, New Jersey
* Caskill Mountains & much more
* Summer resorts
Page 3 has an article headed: "Where We Spend The Summer" "Mountain Dew, Spring Water, Sea Breezes and Fashionable Recreation" and much more. Lengthy text takes up over 3 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages,... See More
Early Balloon Voyage In 1859...
Item #210878
August 09, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1859 Back page has: Narrative Of Professor Wises 231st Aerial Voyage Made from St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 1859, accompanied by his son, Chas. E. Wise. Also has: Blondins Greatest Feat He Stands On His Head re. his third tight rope performance above the Niagara River. Both are quite detailed. Other news of the day includes: "THE NEW SLAVE-TRADE" "The Kansas G... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #683116
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #684669
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #688002
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Ita... See More
Horace Greeley goes west....
Item #221294
August 17, 1859
THE NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, August 17, 1859 Page 6 has: "An Overland Journey. XX. The Emigration". Initialed at the end: H.G. Takes a little more than two columns.
Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distr
... See More
Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distr
1859 Mons. De Lave Tightrope Walker...
Item #211705
August 18, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 18, 1859
*M. De Lave On A Tight Rope Crosses Genessee Falls
Nice report on pg. 5 headed: M. De Lave On A Tight Rope Genessee Falls Successfully Crossed. Takes much of column, and mentions that Blondin, also a famous tight-rope performer, watched the event. Other news of the day includes: "On The Mississippi" "Further From California" "Probable Murder In Brooklyn
... See More
*M. De Lave On A Tight Rope Crosses Genessee Falls
Nice report on pg. 5 headed: M. De Lave On A Tight Rope Genessee Falls Successfully Crossed. Takes much of column, and mentions that Blondin, also a famous tight-rope performer, watched the event. Other news of the day includes: "On The Mississippi" "Further From California" "Probable Murder In Brooklyn
The Circus...
Item #617495
August 20, 1859
DOLLAR WEEKLY MIRROR, Manchester, New Hampshire, August 20, 1859 Pg. 4 has a full column ad for "The Real Genuine Monster Show - Nixon & Co.,'s Mammoth Circus." This also includes small illustrations, including "Educated Bull, Don Juan"
Complete in 4 pages with a small lite stain on the front page, otherwise is in very good condition.
Long Island Sound steamboats...
Item #684670
August 20, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 20, 1859 Perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this newspaper is the beautiful & large masthead, plus each page is trimmed in a nautical theme.
The front page has a print of: "Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian Patriot" with a biography of him. Inside has a print of: "Snipe Shooting" and a nice scene of: "Long... See More
Pike's Peak gold rush...
Item #607263
August 26, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, August 26, 1859
* Pike's Peak gold rush
* Kansas Territory boom
Page 2 has a lengthy article headed: "LIFE IN THE FAR WEST" "Lights and Shadows of the Gold Region" Text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise very nice condition.
Very decorative masthead...
Item #710240
August 27, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 27, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise (see).
The front page has prints of: "Charles XV, the New King of Sweden" with text on him. Also: "Whitehall, South & Staten Island Ferries, & Revenue Barge ... See More
Panama... Diamond mines... Stephen A. Douglas on slavery...
Item #676822
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1859 This issue contains "Something About Diamonds" which takes 12 pages and contains many illustrations on mining and cutting. Also included are: "Tropical Journeyings - Panama" (which includes content and an image related to General Morgan's capture of Panama along with several other related prints of Old... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #568218
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Several prints of Massachusetts...
Item #690060
September 03, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 Inside has two parades of text with 8 prints of: "Suburban Scenery Around Boston". The prints include: "Nonantum, Brighnton" "J. W. Edmand's House, Newton Centre" "Lyman Place, Waltham" "Jesse Locke's House, Watertown" "
Wm. F. Homer's Residence, Belmont' "Auburndale, Ma... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700255
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700256
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...
Item #700253
September 10, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 10, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British t... See More
1859 Pike's Peak Frauds...
Item #211851
September 12, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 12, 1859
*Pike's Peak Frauds...
Page 5 letter to the editor: "Pikes Peak" "The Alleged Frauds At Pikes Peak & The Charges Against Mr. Greeley". Other news of the day includes: "News From Utah Territory" "Fires" "Probable Murder" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 8 pages in good condition.
... See More
*Pike's Peak Frauds...
Page 5 letter to the editor: "Pikes Peak" "The Alleged Frauds At Pikes Peak & The Charges Against Mr. Greeley". Other news of the day includes: "News From Utah Territory" "Fires" "Probable Murder" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 8 pages in good condition.
Much text on the baseball game...
Item #696357
September 17, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 17, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has considerable text under: "BASE BALL" "Atlantic vs. Eckford" with the box score as well. Also reports and box scores for 3 other baseball games. Cricket reports as well.
Sixteen pages, 11 ... See More
1859 California & Horace Greeley...
Item #211618
September 19, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 19, 1859 Pg. 6 has: California A Letter From Mr. Greeley--An Indian Battle. Also has: Letter From Horace Greeley My Political Views and: Important From Colorado Fight With The Indians--Fifty Or Sixty Killed--Three Soldiers Wounded. Political views letter is signed in type: Horace Greeley. Other news of the day includes: "News From Pike's Peak" "Twelve Circus Horses Bu... See More
Nice front page print of Owego, New York...
Item #208585
September 24, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 24, 1859 See the photo for what has to be one of the more ornate & decorative front pages to be found from the 19th century--very displayable! The bottom of the front page has a nice print captioned "View Of The Town of Owego, New York" with a front page article on the town as well. You get the complete 8 page issue which has a few ot... See More
"Colored' people at Chicago... Somerset County, New Jersey...
Item #690062
September 24, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The State Encampment at Concord, Massachusetts". Among various prints within: "The Great Crater of the Fudsi Gamma, Japan" "Scene In a Turkish Coffee House" "City of Corfu, as Seen from the Island of Vido" "The Famous Sea Fight Between the Bon Homme Richard & the Se... See More
John LaMountain... ballooning...
Item #607265
October 07, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, October 7, 1859
* John LaMountain voyage
* Balloonist - ballooning pioneer
The back page has an article headed: "Voyage Of The Atlantic" "Aeronautic Perils, Privations and Hairbreadth Escapes" "Narrative of John La Mountain" Lengthy text takes up almost 3 full columns and is signed in type: John LaMountain
Other news of the day. Complete ... See More
Horace Greeley's famous journey to the West...
Item #212207
October 08, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 8, 1859 Page 8 has: "An Overland Journey. XXXI. California Physically Considered"initialed at the end: H.G.
Horace Greeley, founder & editor of the New York Tribune, visited the Yosemite Valley in 1859 during his trip to the West. The series of 34 travelogue articles is significant as it was the first widely-distributed news about Yosemite that bro... See More
First British touring cricket team... Much on baseball...
Item #696361
October 08, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859
* English cricket team in North American tour
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overs... See More
Broderick-Terry duel...
Item #665048
October 11, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 11, 1859
* Broderick-Terry duel
* David C. & David S.
* Last notable American duel
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Duel Between Broderick and Terry" (see).
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
Cigar Making Machine...
Item #204127
October 15, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., Oct. 15, 1859 Front page illustration shows a worker seated at a machine: "Beauches Cigar-Making Machine", and an article: "Improved Machine For Making Cigars". A volume I issue of the "New Series". Soft horizontal fold crease. 16 pages.
Long Wharf, Boston...
Item #690063
October 22, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The Old Salt House, Long Wharf, Boston".
Other prints within include: "View on the Chenango River, New York"; a montage of 7 prints of: "Remarkable Trees" and more.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...
Item #696355
October 22, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.
Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #703964
October 22, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
The front page has an article headed: "The Virginia Rebellion" "...Arms Distributed through Virginia--Incidents and Details" and more. The reporting takes nearly 4 columns.
Page 4 has: "The South and the Insurrection" taking over a full co... See More
Reporting on John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...
Item #689620
October 24, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 3 has a report on the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" which reports on the coming legal case of those involved. One bit notes: "...take up the caus... See More
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #703965
October 24, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia rebellion
The front page has an article headed: "The Virginia Rebellion" "Arrest of one of the Insurgents in Pennsylvania...". Also: "Arrest of A Supposed Insurgent" "Interesting Particulars" "Gov. Wise's Speech on the Insurre... See More
Much on 1859 baseball...
Item #696354
October 29, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 29, 1859
* Very early baseball game
* Pre American Civil War era
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has almost a full column with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for four games as well as other details. Much on cricket ... See More
John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...
Item #689595
November 05, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial
Page 3 has 2 reports concerning the Raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown & cohorts.
"The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" includes: "The counsel in Brown's case have filed exceptions to the decision of the C... See More
Much on John Brown...
Item #678211
November 07, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 7 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Just after Brown's execution
Page 4 has: "Old Brown's Fate" "The Slanderer of John Brown" and pages 6 and 7 have a wealth of reporting headed: "John Brown's Invasion" worth carious subheads including; "A Revival of Wrath&qu... See More
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