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Early Toledo...
Item #541667
October 26, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, October 26, 1833
* Early Toledo Ohio
* Fort Wayne Indiana
Page 2 has report:
* "Valley Of The Maumee.-- We are informed that the number of emigrants who have settled on the rich lands along the Maumee river...is unprecedentedly great.
We learn by a gentlemen from Vistula, M.T. (a town near the mouth of the Maumee) that the Buffalo and Detroit steamboats... See More
Equal Rights...
Item #541620
July 21, 1836
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated July 21, 1836.
* President Martin Van Buren
* Newly formed towns in Mississippi
Page 2 has a letter from the "Democratic Party" of New York to the Vice President concerning "Equal Rights" and opposition to monopolies, containing a "Declaration of Principles", with a reply signed in type: M. Van Buren.
Also a r... See More
Discover of lead near the Platte River...
Item #541513
May 14, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 14, 1833
* Mississippi River
* Missouri Territory
* Van Buren, Missouri
A page 2 report states that: "...new...discoveries of lead ore have been made upon the east bank of the Mississippi, between the Platte and Grand Rivers, in Iowa County, M.T." Says the ore is of the "best quality" and that 400,000 pounds of lead ore have b... See More
Three color prints in this satire periodical...
Item #541376
June 24, 1893
JUDGE, from New York, New York, dated June 24, 1893. This is the famous political satire periodical with the colorful and displayable prints on the front and back covers as well as the doublepage centerfold (see photos).
The front page is a political cartoon by Gillam titled "A Natural Mistake", and the doublepage centerfold is titled: "Cold Comfort" & the backpage... See More
Captain Ford... United States Dragoons...
Item #541332
November 18, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, November 18, 1833
* Captain Lemuel Ford
* United States Dragoons of Indiana
* Rocky Mountains expedition
A page 2 report from "Fort Wayne (Ind.)" says that Captain Ford was appointed Captain of the "U. States Dragoons" and directed to raise a company of 70 men in Indiana. Mentions that "next summer" the regiment will be sent on an expl... See More
Famous sculptor dies... did reliefs in Capitol building....
Item #541330
September 14, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, September 14, 1833.
* Italian sculptor Enrico Causici death
* 19th century original
On page 2 under "Obituary" is a report stating that the famous sculpture Enrico Causici died at Havana from the Asiatic cholera. Describes him as the "...most successful pupil of the renowned Canova..." and says in part that he "...executed the two basso reli... See More
Military Academy at West Point...
Item #541280
January 11, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, January 11, 1827
* West Point Military Academy
* Band instructor Willis
A page 3 report says that:
* "...Mr. Willis, the leader and instructor of the Band at the Military Academy at West Point arrived in this city, and he...intends giving a Concert this evening. The musical talents of this gentlemen have been universally admired and particularly his... See More
GROWTH & EXPANSION... Indianapolis, Indiana...
Item #541250
April 08, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, Virginia, April 8, 1826
* Early Indianapolis, Indiana population...
* 19th century original reporting...
A front page report says: "The town of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, which was laid out in October, 1821, contains, according to a late census, a population of seven hundred and sixty souls; of which, two hundred are le... See More
GROWTH & EXPANSION... Cincinnati, Ohio...
Item #541249
May 03, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 3, 1833
* Early Cincinnati, Ohio population...
* Progress of the West...
Page 2 has a report: "Progress Of The West.--The section of land on which Cincinnati is laid out, was bought for forty-nine dollars worth of land warrants! This was in December, 1788. Its population in 1795, was 500; in 1813, 4000; now in 1832... See More
Johnson vetoes Omnibus Act...
Item #541205
June 26, 1868
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 26, 1868 Front page has: "Washington" "The President's Message Vetoing the Southern States Bill" "The Bill Passed Over the Veto by Both Houses" "Continuation of the Debate on the Tax Bill"
Has details about the override of the veto by Congress, plus the text of President Johnson's veto of the Omnibus Reconstruction bill hi... See More
Tunnel along the Whitewater Canal...
Item #541167
January 21, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington DC, Jan. 21, 1840.
* General William Henry Harrison for President
* Whitewater Canal tunnel
A page 3 item from a Cincinnati paper says that Gen. Harrison was seen for the first time since the nomination, and that he was involved in the contract of a tunnel along the Whitewater Canal that passes through his farm at North Bend. Mentions that: "We have never se... See More
Mummies discovered in Mexico?...
Item #541062
August 04, 1848
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 4, 1848. Page 2 has an unsubstantiated report stating that a million mummies were discovered near Durango, Mexico. This mentions that: "They are in a sitting posture, but have the same wrappings, bands and ornaments as the Egyptians." Also lists the artifacts discovered, and says: "...America will become anot... See More
Noteworthy print... singlesheet leaf only, but nice for display...
Item #540909
May 11, 1889
SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., May 11, 1889 (print only) Tipped-in dblpgctrfld: Some Typical Decorations Of New York Business Houses During Centennial Week. Largest illus. shows the James MCreery & Co., Dry Goods Broadway & Eleventh Street. There is also one of Bloomingdale Bros. Dry Goods, Third Ave. & Fifty-Ninth Street. Has a decorative border with two small insets w... See More
Feast of Rosh Hashannah...
Item #540496
September 05, 1888
THE EVENING SUN, New York, Sept. 5, 1888
* Feast of Rosh Hashannah
* Judaica : Jewish interest
The last column on the front page contains an article headed:
"Feast Of Rosh Hashannah" "The 5,649th Year of the Jewish Calendar Begins To-Night" "One of the Most Solemn of the Hebrew Holidays--The Ten Significant Reasons for Blowing the Shofar, or Ram's Horn"
wit... See More
Judaica item...
Item #540482
January 03, 1878
AMERICAN STANDARD, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, January 3, 1878
* Judaica item : "Work of Jewish Bondholders"...
* "An Ugly Day at Harper's Ferry"...
Page 2 has a lengthy half column article headed:
"The National Suffering The Work of Jewish Bondholders"
with the full text visible in the photos below.
Also on pg. 2: "... See More
Billiard tables...
Item #540451
July 14, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 14, 1877
* Billiard Table
* Carnivorous Plants
This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: Collender's Improved Billiard Table", "Improved Billiard Ball Holder", "Curious Carnivorous Plants", "Catastrophism in Geology", and much more.
This issue is in good condition, save for a small library stamp at... See More
Covington & Newport, Kentucky Prints in 1856...
Item #540306
December 20, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, December 20, 1856 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Covington KY (2 scenes)" "Newport KY (2 sc
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The inexpensive typewriter...
Item #540302
October 16, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 16, 1886 This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: "A Cheap Type Writer", "Experiments with the Scientific Top", "Stillman's Saddle Sulky", and much more.
This issue is in good condition save for small library stamp along the upper edge of the front page.
Item #539479
March 07, 1878
AMERICAN STANDARD, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1878
* Uncommon newspaper from Fayette County, Pennsylvania
An interesting and early newspaper from this somewhat small town in the southwest part of the state.
Complete in 4 pages with a wide variety of news of the day both local and national. A great number of advertisements as well.
Large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, many fo... See More
Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...
Item #539430
September 18, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839
* Charles Dickens...
* Uncommon title...
Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More
Item #539417
January 01, 1843
Collection of seven receipts dated 1843, most from the "corporation of New York" for various services rendered. Most measure about 3 1/2 by 8 in. some wear at edges, mostly good (see photos).
From when it was a newspaper... 1829-1835...
Item #539259
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1829-35 This very famous title--much more famous from its 20th century life than its 19th century beginnings--actually started as a newspaper. It wasn't until close to the turn of the century that it became a magazine, filled with photos and illustrations. It began in 1821 making this issue from the earliest period of its life which would end... See More
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.
OUTLAW OF THE OLD WEST...
Item #539149
July 03, 1869
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, July 3, 1869
* Missouri outlaw and guerrilla Sam Hildebrand...
* Original post civil war reading...
Page 5 has: "Sam Hildebrand The Outlaw of the Southeast--A Reward of Ten Thousand Dollars for His Head. Includes a report that describes Hildebrand as a daring and ruthless bushwhacker, plus talk about the attempts t... See More
P. T. Barnum letter... Baseball in 1865...
Item #538978
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 1, 1865 Inside has a letter about the re-opening of Barnum's American Museum, signed in type: P. T. Barnum.Page 7 has a very brief summary and box score of a baseball match played between two fire companies. The back page has a summary and box score of a baseball match played between the Atlantic and Eureka clubs.
Other news of the day throughou... See More
Swiftest steamboat in the world... Robert L. Stevens...
Item #538969
September 08, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 8, 1826
* Steamboat Philadelphia - fastest of its kind
* Harvard Commencement - Luther S. Cushing
Page 3 has a notable report: "The new Steam Boat Philadelphia.--This boat, which was built during the present season...under the supervision of Mr. Robert Stevens, of Hoboken, is the swiftest steam boat in the world. A few days si... See More
Early Billiards in 1870....
Item #538930
October 08, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1870.
* Early Billiards - Pool - Snoker
Front page report:
* Billiards
* The Championship--Rudolphe Defeats Doin--A Splendid First Half, but a Poor Finish.
A detailed report, plus the scoring.
Some foxing mostly in the outer and lower margins, but also in some text, and a bit in this content.... See More
Boat-Racing...
Item #538797
April 05, 1879
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS dated April 5, 1879 (print only)
This print is a doublepage centerfold engraving entitled 'The University Boat-Race: The Cambridge Crew Watching the Practice of Their Opponents'.
The approximate size is 22 x 15.75 inches. See photos for details.
Item #538773
April 05, 1873
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS dated April 5, 1873 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "Turner's Liber Studiorum: A Sea Piece". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.5 inches.
Item #538766
October 25, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 25, 1873 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'The Emigrant Wagon - On the Way to the Railway Station". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
First baseball game on ice...
Item #538726
February 05, 1861
NEW-YORK TIMES, February 5, 1861 On the back page under Brooklyn News is a report: "A Game of Base Ball Played on Skates Great Crowd Of People--Exciting Scenes." The summary begins: "The long-talked contest for a silver ball, between the Charter Oak and Atlantic Base Ball Clubs, on skates...came off yesterday, on the skating pond in the Eighth Ward, between the Third and ... See More
Item #538706
December 08, 1880
THE ADVANCE, from Red Wing, Minnesota, dated December 8, 1880. The third page of this issue contains the:
* The Message Of President Hayes to the Second Session of the Forty-Second Congress, Delivered at 12 Oclock Monday, Dec. 6. Takes the entire page and concludes on the sixth page, signed in type: Rutherford B. Hayes.
Other news of the day includes: "Hung By A Mob" "Terribl... See More
Early Pittsburgh... Smithfield Street Bridge opens...
Item #538699
December 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, December 21, 1818
* Very early Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
* Smithfield Street Bridge
A page 2 report says:
* "A splendid Bridge has been erected over the Monongahela, near Pittsburg. On the first day of its being opened for passengers, the flooring was covered with several thousands delighted inhabitants of Pittsburg. This was the Monongahela Brid... See More
Playing cards...
Item #538693
November 13, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Nov. 13, 1870.
* Early poker cards manufacturing
Page 6 article:
* Playing Cards
* How and Where They are Made, and How Many--Cards of Different Countries--Extend of Card Manufacture in This Country--Things Not Generally Known.
Takes about 1 3/4 columns.
Other news of the day includes: "Yellow Fever" "Crimes and Criminals&q... See More
Telephone company in 1889...
Item #538675
March 30, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1889.
* telephone company operators
* telephone company operators
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: Metropolitan Telephone co. - Brake block - Knife cleaner - Stove hood - Envelope cutterWatering trough & More. These illustra
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Item #538636
June 15, 1869
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 15, 1869.
* Pennsylvania coal mine riots
* Carbon County
Front page report:
* Coal Miners Riot
* A Superintendent Killed and Another Man Severely Injured in Carbon County, Pennsylvania--Property Destroyed.
Occurred at Black Mountain, Carbon County.
Other news of the day includes: "Lynching In Virginia" "The Alabama&quo... 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.
George Washington...
Item #538611
February 24, 1898
YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, February 24, 1898
* George Washington's Birthday 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.
... See More
* George Washington's Birthday 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 1898...
Item #538610
April 07, 1898
YOUTH'S COMPANION from Boston dated April 7, 1898.
* 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.
Item #538609
September 14, 1899
YOUTH'S COMPANION from Boston dated September 14, 1899.
* Autumn 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.
* Autumn 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 1899...
Item #538608
March 30, 1899
YOUTH'S COMPANION from Boston dated March 30, 1899.
* 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.
Item #538588
February 22, 1816
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1816.
* Early Cincinnati Ohio population increase
* Early 19th century original
A page 2 item headed Population Of Cincinnati says:
* The population of the town of Cincinnati in Ohio, according to a Census lately taken, is 6498, including 247 blacks and mulattoes. The population in 1810 was only 2320.
Other news of the day includes... See More
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
Gardiner Maine in 1891...
Item #538484
February 25, 1891
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, February 25, 1891.
* Baseball chewing tobaaco ad
* 19th century Gardiner Maine
This 4 page newspaper has mostly literary content with some news of the day and several interesting advertisements including one for chewing tobacco which has a baseball theme to it. (see photo)
Slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Governor Henry Clay Warmoth...
Item #538473
December 09, 1872
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated December 9, 1872.
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* New Orleans, Louisiana
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Louisiana Difficulty", "Collapse of Warmoth's Conspiracy to Seize the State", "The Warmothites Give up the Fight", &quo
... See More
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Louisiana Difficulty", "Collapse of Warmoth's Conspiracy to Seize the State", "The Warmothites Give up the Fight", &quo
Governor Henry Clay Warmoth...
Item #538471
December 10, 1872
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated December 10, 1872.
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* New Orleans, Louisiana
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
... See More
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
Governor Henry Clay Warmoth...
Item #538468
December 11, 1872
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated December 11, 1872.
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* Governor Henry Clay Warmoth
* New Orleans, Louisiana
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
... See More
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "Warmoth Makes a Frantic Appeal for a Mass-Meeting", "Result of the Election Declared by the Legislature", "Proclamation of Gov.
William Hogarth print...
Item #538373
January 01, 1807
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra
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William Hogarth print...
Item #538372
May 01, 1807
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai
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William Hogarth print...
Item #538371
January 01, 1807
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p
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