Issues for under $50
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College at Toronto, a view of the Hudson at Newburgh...
Item #690056
December 17, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 17, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The Washington Building, Washington Street, Boston" with a related article.
Prints within include: "New University College, Toronto, Canada" and: "Eglinton Suspension Bridge, Macquarie River, Bathurst, New South Wales". Also a: "View In Boston Harbor" with the back pag... See More
1859 Warren, Ohio...
Item #615945
December 22, 1859
THE TRUMBALL DEMOCRAT, Warren, Ohio, December 22, 1859
* Uncommon title
* Pre Civil War
News of the day with several advertisements just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.
4 pages, some wear and tearing along vertical fold, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Sold as is.
Buchanan's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689610
December 30, 1859
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1859
* President James Buchanan
* State of the Union Address
All of page 6 and a portion of page 7 are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Buchanan. In it he reviews the work and events of the country in 1859.
Relating to this are two editorials on it headed: ... See More
Item #152041
THE WISCONSIN CHIEF from Milwaukee & Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 1860.
This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag
paper used during this time in history. This 4 page issue contains news
of the day and several interesting advertisements that shows what life
was like at this time. Rare and early from this far West.
When this famous title was still a newspaper...
Item #153107
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1860-1861 This was when this famous--and very old--periodical was still done in newspaper format. Contains various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well. 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 form... See More
A racist newspaper from just before the Civil War...
Item #153128
THE WEEKLY DAY-BOOK, New York, 1860 This was an anti-black racist newspaper in theme, although the content contains other items 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 16 by 21 inches and contains 4 pages. Uneven margins with various tears at the margins, some extending a bit into... See More
Pre-Civil War North Carolina...
Item #153267
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, NC, 1859-1860 (plus pre-CW 1861). A nice newspaper from the South from not long before the outbreak of the Civil War. A greaet wealth of small ads plus various news of the day. 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 approximately 22x15 inches and contains 4 pages.
Charles Gilpin...
Item #570399
January 01, 1860
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, 1860 (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact date of the issue is unknown. This is an illustration of Charles Gilpin, Esq, M.P. who was the Secretary to the Poor-Law Board in Britain. The print area measures approximately 6.75 x 8.5 with the overall page measuring approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches. The page does contain a faint dampstain at the lower ed... See More
Celebrating the working class of England... Print of Florence Nightingale...
Item #639545
January 01, 1860
"BRITISH WORKMAN & Friend Of The Sons Of Toil", London, England. This title does not have a date, which is curious, but it is from the early 1860's.
* Celebrating the working class of England
A fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of "Aaron... See More
1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...
Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860 This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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From the state of Chihuahua, Mexico...
Item #674375
January 03, 1860
LA COALICION, the date translating to: "Tuesday, January 3, 1860". The full title translating to: "The Coalition -Official Newspaper of the Government of the State of Chihuahua" which is a northern state of Mexico, bordering much of New Mexico.
Four pages, 8 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
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Union Meeting in New York City... Indian print...
Item #172326
January 07, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 7, 1860 Full front pg. illus. of "Union Meetings in the Open Air Outside the Academy of Music, December 19, 1859." Inside is a small illus. including "Benjamin Harris and Master Richard Cromwell." Dblpgctrfld. entitled "The Great Union Meeting at the Academy of Music, New York, December 19, 1859." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Redhorn Surrounded by... See More
Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship...
Item #695721
January 07, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 7, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre-fight)
* First World boxing championship match
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has more than a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Sixth Fight of Tom Sayers".
This article w... See More
Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship... The Annual Ball for baseball players...
Item #695732
January 07, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 14, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has most a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Seventh Fight of Tom Sayers" which is followed by: "Ei... See More
1860 Pemberton Mills Fire....
Item #212901
January 12, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 12, 1860.
* Pemberton Mills Fire
* Lawrence Massachusetts
Front page has: The Lawrence Catastrophe Full Particulars of the Falling and Burning of the Pemberton Mills An Immense and Horrid Holocaust of Human Life 600 Operatives Buried Beneath the Ruins 300 Persons Killed and Wounded & more. A detailed report about this tragic fire in Massachusetts in which man
... See More
* Pemberton Mills Fire
* Lawrence Massachusetts
Front page has: The Lawrence Catastrophe Full Particulars of the Falling and Burning of the Pemberton Mills An Immense and Horrid Holocaust of Human Life 600 Operatives Buried Beneath the Ruins 300 Persons Killed and Wounded & more. A detailed report about this tragic fire in Massachusetts in which man
Sleighing print by Winslow Homer...
Item #151143
January 14, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 14, 1860 (Winslow Homer print only!). Full page Homer print: "The Sleighing Season--The Upset". Two light stains and a bit of loss at the top of the print, plus 2 smaller stains in the upper margin. Small archival mend in the outer margin.
Antebellum New Orleans with prices of the day...
Item #610493
January 14, 1860
NEW ORLEANS PRICE-CURRENT, Louisiana, Jan. 14, 1860
* Rare pre Civil War issue from deep South
* Antebellum era
As the title would suggest, this four page paper is focused on the economy and prices of hundreds of items. The back page has 40 illustrations of ships in ads. There is some news of the day as well. The entire front page is taken up with hundreds of small "Busine... See More
The Lawrence catastrophe... Slavery...
Item #619430
January 16, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 16, 1860
* Pemberton Mill disaster
* Lawrence, Massachusetts
* African slave trade
Page 5 has: "The Lawrence Catastrophe" "More Bodies Recovered - Proclamation of the mayor of Lawrence - Tuesday Next to be Observed as a Day of Prayer - Relief for the Sufferers, Etc." Various related subheads as well. This was the collapse of the Pember... See More
Prelude to the Civil War...
Item #699989
January 16, 1860
THE DOLLAR NEWSPAPER, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1861
* Southern tensions
The masthead features an engraving of the dollar coin at that time known as the seated Liberty. Page 2 has: "J. C. Calhoun's Last Words".
Page 3 has reports from Congress including discussions relating to the coming Civil War.
Of significant interest is the back page report taking nearly 3 columns: ... See More
Huge fire at the Lawrence Pemberton Mills...
Item #172330
January 21, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 21, 1860 The full front page shows: "Ruins of the Pemberton Mills, At Lawrence, Massachusetts...". The doublepage centerfold has has 12 comic vignettes titled: "A Broadsheet of Good Things, by John Leech". Also a three-quarter page print: "The Ball at Tammany Hall, New York...In Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Battle of New... See More
The Pemberton Mills tragedy...
Item #585584
January 23, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1860
* Pemberton Mill disaster
* Lawrence Massachusetts MA
* Roof Collapse
The first column on the front page has; "More Of The Lawrence Massacre" "Further Particulars as to the Pemberton Mills" "Graphic Descriptions of the Other Mills--Condition of the Operatives--Their Pay--Influx of Foreign Operatives, etc." with the... See More
The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...
Item #707506
January 23, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860 Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE", with subheading: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder", which tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, his conviction, and his execution. Quite interesting. The... See More
Baseball on skates...
Item #695719
January 28, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 28, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a report: "Base Ball" "A Game of Base Ball On Skates" with the report from Rochester, New York. Included is a list of players.
Also within is most of a page taken up with: "Life And B... See More
1860 Tenement House Fire - Fire Escapes Became Requirement...
Item #211798
February 03, 1860
NEW-YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1860.
Ftpg. has: Calamitous Fire Tenement House on Elm-street Destroyed Thirty Persons supposed to have Perished in the Flames. Detailed report takes much of the last column. According to Kanes Famous First Facts, this fatal fire resulted in legislation requiring tenements to have fire escapes. Other news of the day includes: "From Missouri" "Chamber Of Co... See More
New York City Tenement House Fire....
Item #215686
February 03, 1860
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1860.
* Terrible tenement housing fire in New York City
* Instrumental is the advancement of significant building codes
* Terrible tenement housing fire in New York City
* Instrumental is the advancement of significant building codes
Page 5 report: Terrible Calamity! Burning Of A Tenement House Great Loss Of Life Narrow Escapes Names Of The Sufferers Daring Of The Firemen. Note: The subsequent public outcry forced the legislature to pass a law requiring fire
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Hon. John Hickman... Japanese mermaid...
Item #172334
February 04, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 4, 1860 Illus. of: 'Hon. John Hickman, of Penna.'. Two nice pages with 5 illustrations on: 'The Hog Trade of Cincinnati' with text as well. 'The Rock of Gibraltar' 'The Japanese Mermaid'.
Additional prints, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages.... See More
The historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A new baseball club is created...
Item #695718
February 04, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 4, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Various reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including "The Coming Fight for the Championship - The Probabilities of Heenan Proving Victor&qu... See More
Valentine's Day... William Pennington...
Item #172336
February 11, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 11, 1860. Ftpg. shows: 'Wm. Pennington, of N.J., Speaker of the House of Representatives'. 'Hon. Wm. Porcher Miles, of Charleston, S.C.'. Fullpg; 'Explosion at Ames & Moulton's Hat Factory, Brooklyn, N.Y.'. Three-quarter pg: 'St. Valentine's Morning, 1860'.
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Comedian William Evans Burton Death In 1860...
Item #211068
February 11, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1860 Page 7 has: Obituary William Evans Burton, Comedian. Quite a lengthy obituary of this famous comic actor. Other news of the day includes: "The Gale On Thursday Night" "The Most Violent Hurricane Experienced for Several Years" "Sporting" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 12 pages in good condition.
Much on the historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A baseball convention...
Item #695717
February 11, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
This issue has a great deal of reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy... See More
1860 Elizabeth Cady Stanton....
Item #210845
March 20, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, March 20, 1860 Pg. 4 has: News From The State Capital which includes a few details about a speech given by Elizabeth Cady Stanton before the Judiciary Committee. Mentions she thanked the members for a passing a law allowing married women the right to control their own earnings, plus a bit more. Other news of the day including: "The Homestead Bill In The Senate" "Bombardment o... See More
Alms-House Department...
Item #556863
March 23, 1860
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, New York, March 23, 1860
* Pre civil war almhouses
* Almhouses drunkeness
Page 6 report: "The Alms-House Department" "Where it Was & What it Is" "Scenes of Drunkeness & Debauchery" "The Institutions Turned into Dram Shops" "Sensualities Of The Keepers" "Grave Charges against the Governors&q... See More
Hon. Robert Toombs... Rev. Henry Grattan Guinness...
Item #172348
March 24, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 24, 1860 Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "Reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son the Deaf Mutes at Their Church in Eighteenth Street, New York, March 11, 1860." Inside: 1/2 pg. illus. of "Hon. Robert Toombs, of Georgia." Two large illus. pertaining to "The War in Morocco" including "Moorish Life-On the Balcony" and "Moorish Life-In D... See More
1860 Question Of Slavery...
Item #211258
March 28, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, March 28, 1860, with various reports relating to the issue of slavery. Page 2 has a lengthy letter: "The Slavery Question" "What A Tobacco Planter of Maryland Thinks of the Politics of the Day". Other news of the day includes: "The Late Captures In The Gulf" "Affairs On Rio Grande" "The Strikes In New England" and much more. 8 pages in good condition.
Another Tenement House Destroyed by a Fire...
Item #538319
March 29, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, March 29, 1860
* Another Tenement House Destroyed by Fire...
* Holocaust To Grasping Landlords...
Page 3 has: "Shocking Calamity," "Ten Human Being Consumed," "Wild and Frantic Scenes at the Fire," "Melancholy Facts for Consideration at Albany," "Are Not Tenement Houses Full of Voters or V... See More
Hon. John S. Phelps of Missouri... U.S. Sloop 'Saratoga'
Item #172350
March 31, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 31, 1860 Illus. of: "Hon. John S. Phelps of Missouri". Two scenes of the "Cabin & Deck of the 'E.A. Johnson' " ship. Halfpg: "Trial of the Breach & Promise Case, Carstang vs. Shaw, St. Louis". Halfpg: "Naval Action between the U.S. Sloop 'Saratoga' & two Mexican Steamers".
Complete in 16 pages.
Winslow Homer print...
Item #172352
April 07, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 7, 1860 Halfpg: 'Terrible Fire in a Tenement House, 45th St. N.Y.' & 'Identification of the Bodies at the Station House'. & 'Railroad Bridge at Nashville, Tenn.' The back page contains a Winslow Homer print: 'Scene in Union Square, N.Y., on a March Day'. Complete in 16 pages.
One of the less common illustrated papers of the era...
Item #698955
April 07, 1860
ILLUSTRATED TIMES, London, England, April 7, 1860 An illustrated newspaper in the mold of the more famous "Illustrated London News" and later "Harper's Weekly" but this title is less common.
The front page print is: "New Uniforms of Metropolitan Rifle Vol. Corps" with several prints inside of Algiers; "The Metropolitan Railway" "Scarborough H... See More
Hon. Martin J. Crawford, of Georgia... Balloonist at Savannah...
Item #172354
April 14, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1860 Illus. of: 'Hon. Martin J. Crawford, of Ga.'. Halfpg. shows: 'Rev. W. Corbit Preaching to Thieves & Harlots'. Nearly halfpg: 'Narrow Escape of a Balloonist at Savannah'. Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Dedicated the Henry Clay statue... Conference for slave-holding states...
Item #689796
April 18, 1860
THE WEEKLY RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, April 18, 1860
* Henry Clay statue - monument unveiled
From just one year before the outbreak of the Civil War.
The front page has over half a column headed: "A Southern Conference - To the People of the Several Slave-holding States". Inside has: "Virginia Shall be a Unit". Most of page 2 is taken up with considerable detail ... See More
Hon. Stephen Douglas...
Item #172356
April 21, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1860 Very nice full ftpg: "Hon. Stephen A. Douglas". Great fullpg: "View of Charleston, S.C." being a nice bird's-eye-view. Dblpgctrfld. shows: "Prominent Candidates for the Democratic Nomination at Charleston, S.C." includes Jefferson Davis, Sam Houston, F. Pierce, & S. Douglas.
Democratic Convention...
Item #172358
April 28, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 28, 1860 Ftpg. shows: 'Delegates to the Democratic Convention Leaving the Charleston Hotel'. Also a halfpg. scene of the Convention Hall at Charleston, S.C., plus a great dblpgctrfld. showing them in session at Charleston. 'Statue of Henry Clay, at New Orleans'. The back page has a notice for "The Base Ball Player's Pocket Companion&quo... See More
re. African slave trade...
Item #687956
May 04, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1860
* African slave trade - Kongo
* re. Slaver Storm King escape
* Indictment of officers
the bottom of the front page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade in New York" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
American Anti-Slavery Society...
Item #617233
May 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 10, 1860
* American Anti-Slavery Society meeting
* William Lloyd Garrison speech
Pages 2 & 3 have a reporting headed: "The American Anti-Slavery Society" "The Republican Party Defended and Denounced--Disunion Speech by Mr. Garrison..." Text takes up over 5 columns total.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular a... See More
Rahway, New Jersey fire...
Item #216062
May 16, 1860
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 16, 1860.
* Rahway, New Jersey fire... John C. Denman & Co. carriage factory
* Chicago Convention
This 8 page newspaper has original news of the day with advertisements. Some of the headlines in this issue include: "Fire at Rahway, N.J.", "Arizona News", "The Chicago Convention", "Marine Affairs", and much
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* Rahway, New Jersey fire... John C. Denman & Co. carriage factory
* Chicago Convention
This 8 page newspaper has original news of the day with advertisements. Some of the headlines in this issue include: "Fire at Rahway, N.J.", "Arizona News", "The Chicago Convention", "Marine Affairs", and much
Republican Convention in Chicago...
Item #172364
May 19, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 19, 1860 Front page illustrations of the two Union Candidates for President & Vice Pres: 'John Bell, of Tenn.' and 'Ed. Everett, of Mass.' Full page with 6 illus. of: 'Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Republicans in Nominating Convention in their Wigwam at Chicago, May, 1860', wherein Lin... See More
The Japanese ambassadors' visit the President & the nation's capital...
Item #674369
May 26, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 26, 1860 Most of the many prints in this issue are on the visit of the Japanese ambassadors to the nation's Capital. Included are two doublepage prints.
Sixteen pages, some light toning, small binding holes at the centerfolds, nice condition.
The Pike's Peak Gold Rush...
Item #617231
May 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1860
* Pike's Peak
Page 2 has reporting headed: "The Pike's Peak Gold Mines" with smaller subheads. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in eight pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
re. the Heenan vs. Sayers boxing title...
Item #617234
May 29, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 29, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* 1st boxing championship dispute
Pages 3 has an article headed: "The Championship" "Settlement of the Heenan and Sayers Affair" Both To Have Belts" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.... See More
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690607
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Texan Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency. More on this inside as well.
Also on the front p... See More
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