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A newspaper predicting the future... Charles Dickens...
Item #684753
October 01, 1867
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1867 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The primary feature is the 1 1/2 page article: "the Nativity of Charles Dickens" which includes a large print of him.
Among the articles: "... See More
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #684752
October 01, 1866
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov., Dec., 1866
* Uncommon publication
* Astrology - Horoscope
* Napoleon III
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The front page features a large print of: "Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of ... See More
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #684751
July 01, 1866
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, July, August, September, 1866 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
Among the articles: "The Hourly Motions of the Superior Planets" "Extraordinary Effects of a Lunar Eclipse" "The Fate of Th... See More
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #684750
April 01, 1866
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April, May, June, 1866
* Uncommon publication
* Astrology - Horoscope
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
Among the articles: "Professor Owen on Astrology, Astronomy, and Medicine" "The Nativi... See More
Pair of issues on the Dearing family massacre...
Item #684735
April 12, 1866
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 12 and May 6, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* "Murder by gaslight"
* Antoine Probst arrest
A pair of issues on the horrific Dearing family murder, covering the murder report and the confession of the murderer.
Page 2 of April 12 has: 'Horrid Murders" which report the crime in which 8 people were murdered, 6 in one fa... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #684696
December 18, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 18, 1845 An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of railroad-related articles with a wea... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #684693
December 04, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 4, 1845
* Early on the railroad industry
* Uncommon publication
An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is take... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #684688
October 23, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 23, 1845
* Early on the railroad industry
* Uncommon publication
An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is tak... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684684
February 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, February, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has the portraits of two notables including "John Ericsson - Inventory of the Caloric Eng... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684683
November 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1854 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a portraits of Sarah Benjamin, 100 years old, along with her "Phrenological Character... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supported the Whig party...
Item #684682
June 20, 1844
LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, EXTRA, Kentucky, June 20, 1844
* Very rare publication
A quite rare and short-lived campaign newspaper which existed only to promote the Whig party cause in the 1844 election. This is issue #8 which was likely a run of just 27 issues printed from May 2 to December 5, 1844, as campaign newspapers typically ceased just following the election.
This title would resurre... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684681
October 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1854
* Uncommon publication
Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has the portraits of two notables along with their "Phrenolog... See More
Large and decorative masthead...
Item #684672
July 02, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859 The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".
A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large ... See More
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Early San Francisco...
Item #684647
May 31, 1873
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, May 31, 1873 Among the various articles are: "The Female Detective" "Cave In A Mine" "Two Men Covered Up Nearly Eight Hours and Rescued Alive" "A Fight With a Lunatic" "Crime In Texas" and so much more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some foxing, nice condition.
A volume one issue from San Francisco...
Item #684644
February 29, 1884
DAILY EVENING STAR, San Francisco, Feb. 29, 1884 This is a volume one issue (number 12). Among the front page reports are: "Folsom Fomentation" "Charges Against McComb & Chambers" "Convicted at Last" "A Violent Lodger" "Flotsam and Jetsam"
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some blue pencil marks, a few discrete archival mends, v... See More
Building the Mormon Temple in 1867...
Item #684629
June 08, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1867
* The Great Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake City, Utah
The prime print and article is the nearly half page captioned: "The Great Mormon Tabernacle At Salt Lake" with a related article of the same title. The print shows the famous Temple in the early stages of construction.
Sixteen pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condit... See More
Edison's Dynamo-Electric machine, and the Edison lamp...
Item #684628
January 22, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 22, 1881
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Dynamo electric generator machine
The front page features an article: "Edison's New Dynamo-Electric Machine" with a half-page illustration of it, plus a quarter page illustration of "The Edison Lamp".
Inside has a wealth of other inventions, improvements & general mechanical &... See More
Aerial balloon torpedo... Ostrich farming...
Item #684627
May 11, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878 Among the articles with prints is a full front page print: "The Balloon Torpedo" which includes n article on how it works: "Aerial Warfare".
There are also two full pages on: "Ostrich Farming in South Africa" which includes 8 prints, and also: "The Premier Tricycle".
Sixteen pages, a few discrete archival me... See More
Electric lights used for photography...
Item #684626
July 26, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879
* Early photography use of electric lighting
The front page has a large illustration of: "Photographs By Electric Light" with a related article as well.
Inside pages have the following prints of interest: "The Exeter Steam Engine" "New Steam Car" and "Aswail, or Sloth Bear", each with a related artic... See More
A curious lifeboat, an elevator stop, and a novel dry dock...
Item #684625
October 06, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 6, 1883 The front page has a print of: "Clark & Standfield's Improved Depositing Dry Dock" with an accompanying article.
Articles with prints inside include: "Whitely's Safety Stop For Elevators" showing the core-section of an elevator; "Hamilton's Life Boat" which looks more like an elevated submarine.
Sixte... See More
The Bell telephone and Edison's latest inventions...
Item #684624
February 03, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 3, 1894 The front page is taken up with various illustrations of: "Details of Construction of the Bell Telephone" with a related article headed: "All May Have Telephones" concerning the expiration of the telephone patent. This article carries over to an inside page.
Inside has a print and article on: "Edison's New Electrical R... See More
The original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel... Columbia bicycle...
Item #684622
October 30, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 30, 1897 The front page is taken up with 4 photos of: "The New Astoria Hotel, New York City", three showing it during construction.
This was the original Waldorf–Astoria built in two stages, as the Waldorf Hotel and the Astoria Hotel, which accounts for its dual name. That original site was situated on Astor family properties along Fifth A... See More
Samuel Langley's airplane...
Item #684621
April 22, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1893
* Samuel Pierpont Langley
* Early flying machine model
* Aviation before Wright Brothers
The most interesting print would be: "Dr. Langley's Flying Machine" which has as related articles. It is an unusual looking contraption created some ten years before the Wright brothers would fly.
The article does mention in part that... See More
First flight of heavier than air "airplane"... Maxim's Flying Machine...
Item #684620
October 06, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 6, 1894 An inside page has a large illustration of: "MR. MAXIM'S FLYING MACHINE" with considerable related text.
Note: Hiram S. Maxim's "airplane" became the first "heavier than air" machine to take flight under its own power (source: Wikipedia). More can be read about this flying machine though the University of
... See More
Note: Hiram S. Maxim's "airplane" became the first "heavier than air" machine to take flight under its own power (source: Wikipedia). More can be read about this flying machine though the University of
Debating the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684526
August 01, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase close
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #684523
July 25, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain ... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #684317
October 15, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 15, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of w... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #684312
October 06, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 6, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has: "Arizona - Gen. Crook at Fort Whipple" with several reports.
Four pages, 12 by 18 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very nice condition.
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #684311
October 05, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 5, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has a column taken up with: "A Trip in the Mountains" which mentions the town of Julian and many others.
Also on the front page: "Arizona Correspondence--Letter from Tucson--A... See More
Latest from California, including gold reports...
Item #684269
September 25, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 25, 1850 First column heads on page 7 include: "LATER FROM CALIFORNIA" "$1,000,000 in Gold Dust!" "Terrible Riot At Sacramento City" "The Mayor Shot" "Martial Law Proclaimed" "The City In Ashes!" "Large Yield Of the Mines" and more. Some of the subheads include: "Terrible Riot at S... See More
News from the California gold mines...
Item #684243
August 21, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Aug. 21, 1850 The front page has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "CALIFORNIA" "From the Southern Mines--A Prudential Account of the Miners and Mining" which notes near the beginning, in a letter from California: "...I have been surprised at the repeated announcements of an increasing emigration from the States to the gold mines of Cal... See More
1894 Altoona, Pennsylvania...
Item #684237
September 13, 1894
MORNING TRIBUNE, Altoona, Penn. Sept. 13, 1894
* Uncommon title
This 4 pages newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Large size issue measuring 28 x 20 inches, 4 pages, light even toning, a little wear at the folds, generally good. Should be handled with care.
The famed artist William S. Jewett arrives in San Francisco...
Item #684233
July 06, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, July 6, 1850 The front page has: "Texas and New Mexico - Texas Marching on Santa Fe".
Page 5 has: "Letter from Jewett, the Artist--Humboldt Harbor--Emigrants to California". William S. Jewett was an artist of some note. Most of the report is a letter signed by him: W. S. J.
Eight pages, nice condition.
... See More
Cuba... California gold mines...
Item #684225
May 29, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, May 29, 1850 The front page begins with: "Later From California" "Fire In Sacramento City" "Good News From the Mines" "Proposed Removal of the Capitol" & more.
Page 5 has: "Exciting News From Cuba ""Landing of Gen. Lopez" "Lopez Advancing on Matanzas" "Cardenas Captured ""... See More
The Harlem River Canal, New York... 1890...
Item #684206
March 22, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 22, 1890
The ftpg. has four illustrations of: "The Harlem River Ship Canal", the largest of which shows a "General view of the rock excavation and future course of the canal." A related report is on an inside page and contains a small illustration.
Additional unrelated reports include: "Smokeless Gunpowder", "An Improved S... See More
1874 Brooks-Baxter War.... Republican Party...
Item #684200
April 29, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 29, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "LIGHT AT LAST" "A Complete Story of the Arkansas Conflict" "Brooks' Statement" "Baxter's Story" and more. (see) Very lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 16 pag... See More
On the constitutionality of laws against slave trade...
Item #683867
December 28, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1858 Page 2 has an article taking fully 1 1/2 columns headed: "Constitutionality of the Laws Against the African Slave Trade". Keep in mind that the importation of slaves had been outlawed since 1808.
Page 3 has: "Liberia and the Slave Trade".
Four pages, light damp stain at the top, good condition. The folder siz... See More
Much on the slaves from the slave ship Echo...
Item #683866
December 25, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1858 Page 3 has over half a column of detailed reporting headed: "The Slaves of the Echo", an infamous slave ship. It mentions in part: "...71 of the 271 in the ship took on board died...the negroes appeared generally a stupid and listless set of heathens...Most of them would lie from day to day like cattle upon the deck... See More
On the slave ship Echo…
Item #683861
December 09, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9 1858 Page 3 has: "The Slave Case In South Carolina" which is about the infamous slave ship Echo.
Four pages, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
On the trial of the slave ship Haidee...
Item #683859
November 29, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1858 Page 3 has an article: "Trial of Slavers" being the infamous slave ship Haidee. It mentions in part: "...She sailed thence to the African coast and there shipped 1,150 negroes. She lost 200 of these on her passage to Cuba. The slaves were landed at or near Cardenas..."with further details.
Four pages, nice con... See More
Problems with hazing the freshmen at Brown University...
Item #683858
October 16, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 16 1858
* Early Brown University hazing
Page 3 has an article: "The Difficulty at Brown University" between students and faculty. It begins: "A custom has long prevailed in the college and has latterly increased, of 'hazing' the freshmen. At first the ceremony was little more than a harmless pleasantry...the ... See More
From the Pike's Peak Gold Rush...
Item #683856
October 09, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 9, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold rush
* Kansas Territory boom
Page 3 has an article headed: "From The Kansas Gold Region" which takes over half a column. We now call this the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861.&nb... See More
Details on the slave ship Haidee...
Item #683855
October 08, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 1858 Page 3 has an article: "The Slaver Haidee" which was scuttled off the coast of Montauk Point. Included is a detailed letter mentioning in part: "...The next morning took on board a cargo of 1,133 negroes and sailed in the afternoon of the same day for Cuba...arrived & anchored off Cardenas...having lost some 200 ... See More
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