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Volcano, West Virginia destroyed...
Item #639201
August 05, 1879
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, August 5, 1879
* Volcano, West Virginia - ghost town
* Fire disaster - total destruction
The front page has small one column headings: "A West Virginia Town Burned" "The Village Of Volcano Destroyed By An Incendiary Fire" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some margin wear with small tears, should be handled with car... See More
The Jews & Christianity... Andy Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #639131
December 14, 1831
BOSTON RECORDER, Dec. 14, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
* Jews & Christianity relation
The front page has about half a column headed: "The Jews--Their Relation to Christianity". Pages 2 and 3 contain the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never boun... See More
Nice Ads... Literary Content...
Item #638905
February 10, 1827
LITERARY CADET, & SATURDAY EVENING BULLETIN, Providence, 1827 As the name implies, the content is mostly literary with some ads as well. Some spine wear. Foxing. Folio-size with four pages. In generally good condition.
Critical of Napoleon Buonaparte...
Item #638865
May 13, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, May 13, 1815 Page 2 has an interesting and lengthy letter: "Upon the New Usurpation of Bonaparte" which begins: "There cannot be a more momentous inquiry to all who are interesting in the tranquility of the Christian & civilized world, than whether Bonaparte is really restored with the good wishes of the people of France...".
Four pages, nice c... See More
Early oil in Pennsylvania...
Item #638849
October 24, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 24, 1865
* Pithole, Pennsylvania & more
The back page begins with: "THE PETROLEUM FIELDS" "Survey of the Venango Region" "Personnel of the Excursion" "At Corry" "Down to Oil Creek" "Pithole" and more, the reporting taking 1 1/3 columns. Also within: "THE FENIAN CONGRESS" "The
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* Pithole, Pennsylvania & more
The back page begins with: "THE PETROLEUM FIELDS" "Survey of the Venango Region" "Personnel of the Excursion" "At Corry" "Down to Oil Creek" "Pithole" and more, the reporting taking 1 1/3 columns. Also within: "THE FENIAN CONGRESS" "The
The remains of Napoleon Buonaparte...
Item #638788
December 28, 1840
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1840 Page 3 has: "Napoleon's Remains" with much detail (see).
Four pages, good condition.
P.T. Barnum & his white elephant... Modoc Indians... Baseball...
Item #638744
December 08, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 8, 1883 The back page has: "Modocs On A Peace Footing" "Bogus Charley--Steamboat Frank--Princess Mary--Shacknasty Jim--Scarface Charley, and others" "Savages Converted Into Agriculturists..." with more on the Modoc Indians in the Idaho Territory, all taking nearly 2 1/2 columns.
Also on the bkpg: "Barnum's White Elephant&... See More
Mormon statehood and the polygamy issue...
Item #638738
December 13, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 13, 1883 Page 4 has: "Admission of Utah as a State" which includes: "...if Congress were in a proper frame of mind to consider it justly, would be one of the wisest measures that could be adopted....The question of polygamy will cut no figure in the admission of Utah as it is not recognized in the Constitution & would form no part of st... See More
Huge Santa Claus print on the front page...
Item #638736
November 29, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 29, 1883
* 19th century Santa Claus illustration - Christmas
Certainly the dominating image of the front page is the huge illustration of Santa Claus with his bag full of toys about to descend a chimney, an advertisement for a local store.
Ten pages, small address label in the masthead, very nice condition.
Treaties with seven Indian tribes... Judge Theodorick Bland...
Item #638717
February 01, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1817 Content includes: "Indian Treaties" which includes the synopsis of 8 treaties with various tribes.
Also: "Contracts--War & Navy Departments" "Army of the United States" which includes a detailed chart of "Fortifications" "Corps" & more; The Case of Judge Bland"; much repor... See More
Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...
Item #638713
December 08, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1832 Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people.
This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the major events of the year and gives some discussion to the futur... See More
Mormon ethics...
Item #638662
December 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1884 Page 7 has: "Mormon Ethics" "Some of the Practical Results of the Utah System" which takes two-thirds of a column. This was still 12 years before Utah would become a state.
Ten pages, very nice condition.
Nice print of Tower Bridge when just built...
Item #638657
November 15, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 15, 1884 The back page features a nice & rather large print of: "London's New Bridge Across The Thames" which is now known as Tower Bridge, the iconic bridge so closely associated with any view of London (see). This is when it was just built. Much related text.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Print of Notre Dame University... Stage coach robbery...
Item #638642
August 17, 1885
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 17, 1885
* Old West stage coach robbery
* University of Notre Dame
The ftpg. has some interesting articles including; "Battling With A Burglar" "Midnight Encounter with a Murderous Negro at Texarkana" "Slain by a Saloon-Keeper--Result of a Drunken Spree...". "Daring Stage Robbery which is from Phoenix which reads... See More
Outrage over the attack of the H.M.S. Leopord upon the Chesapeake...
Item #638615
July 10, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1807
* Chesapeake-Leopard affair
* Naval engagement off Virginia
Page 2 has a nice report concerning the attack upon the frigate Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard, an embarrassment for the U.S. Navy which enraged the American public. It mentions in part: "...the late unprecedented outrage of Great Britain in demanding ... See More
New York City Fire Department...
Item #638524
September 14, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1867 This issue has a 1/3 page illustration "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine, No. 1., Employed by the New York Fire Department" with an accompanying article "Steam Fire Engines". Also within this issue is:"Howard's Patent Horse Rake"; "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale"; and additional illu
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Recurring Early Set (1600's - early 1800's) - sent once per quarter...
Item #638516
(4) A set of four early newspapers (1600's - early 1800's), sent quarterly...Please see the note at the bottom of this listing.
Have you ever had difficulty deciding which issues to add to your collection? Are you seeking to purchase a unique gift for someone, but are unsure of which issues to select? Perhaps one of our 4-issue recurring sets will fit the bill. This listing is for:
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Lone Pine earthquake... California...
Item #638304
March 27, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1872
* Lone Pine earthquake
* California
The front page has small one column headings: "Earthquake In California" "Goods Shaken from Shelves and Walls Cracked--Duration Twenty Seconds" First report on the Lone Pine, California earthquake.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light foxing spots, nice condition.... See More
Whaling disaster of 1871....
Item #638235
November 07, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 7, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam
The front page has a very brief article headed with small heading: "The Whaling Fleet Disaster" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Whaling Disaster of 1871 was an incident off the northern Alaskan coast in which a fleet of... See More
Graphic & sensationalized reporting...
Item #638233
January 25, 1897
THE WORLD, New York, January 25, 1897 As was the style for this period when newspapers were very competitive, this issue is filled with a wealth of illustrations accompanying the varied articles, an attempt to make newspapers more graphic & appealing. And the reports are somewhat sensationalized, this issue showing "Henry Barnard Arrested In His Home For Counterfeiting", "... See More
Lengthy report on the national currency... Seizure of Florida...
Item #638180
March 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1820 Taking over 3 pages is a continued report from the Secretary of the Treasury on the "National Currency". Also within is over a page on the: "Seizure of the Floridas", followed by: "The Slave Question". Nearly 4 pages of reports from "Congress" as well.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, good c... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #638114
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825 One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mouth of the great canal." This was the project of newspaper publisher Mordecai Manuel N... See More
First we offered this title?
Item #638048
April 12, 1836
THE DAILY POLITICIAN, London, April 12, 1836 As noted in the masthead: "Containing A Selection of Political Articles From the Whole of the London Daily Press." A four page issue, 9 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
1899 New Richmond Winconsin tornado disaster...
Item #638010
June 14, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1899
* New Richmond, Wisconsin
* St. Croix County
* 1899 Tornado disaster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "CYCLONE'S DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...
Item #638007
November 04, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1899
* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* 1st ever on film - motion pictures
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "VICTORY FOR JEFFRIES" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Carterville, Illinois race war...
Item #638002
September 18, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1899
* Carterville IL Illinois
* Mining race war (1st report)
* Negroes lynchings
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGROES SHOT DOWN" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, should be handled with care.
Road cleaning machine... Voice inscribing speech...
Item #637923
September 03, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 3, 1892 The front cover is captioned: "The New High-Service Water Tower, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Prospect Park Plaza". Within the issue are: "Betten's Rotary Engine" "J. J. Astor's Pneumatic Road-Cleaning Machine" "Abbot Rousselot's Apparatus for Inscribing Speech" "Masthead Electric Illumination"... See More
Edison's latest...
Item #637922
January 22, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 22, 1898 The front cover is a large print captioned: "The Edison Magnetic Concentrating Works - The Giant Rolls" with additional illustrations & text inside. Also inside: "An Improved Telephone Transmitter" "The King Gasoline Launch Engine" "The Mietz & Weiss Kerosene Engine" and many more articles, ... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #637723
February 08, 1893
PUCK, New York, Feb. 8, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #637722
January 11, 1893
PUCK, New York, Jan. 11, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
General Taylor & the Mexican War...
Item #637704
February 02, 1847
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847 The ftpg. has: "The Executive and the Army" concerning General Taylor (see). Page 2 has more content concerning General Taylor and the Mexican War, plus: "Arrival of the Remains of the Heroes of Monterey--Military Escorts--Departure of the Remains of Capt. Boyle..." and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #637694
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.There are various prints within ... See More
Bound volume, with plates...
Item #637511
Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, from the 1820-1840 period. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 6 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Nice condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Item #637510
(8) EARLY YEARS OF HARPER'S WEEKLY: Lot of 8 issues of this famous title from 1857-1859, all different dates from its first three years. Nice condition & with some illustrations. A nice wholesale lot at a good price.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
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Four issues from our nation's capital...
Item #637509
(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles. They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital. All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition. The issues shown are representative of... See More
Proposed bridge over the British Channel...
Item #637495
May 21, 1870
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 21, 1870 The front cover has "Newell's Oscillating Sofa, Table and Couch for Vessels" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Deep-Sea Piers for a Proposed Bridge to Cross the British Channel"; "Komp's Combined Punching and Eyelet-Inserting Machine"; "Leonard's Tool Holder and Grindstone Dressing Ma... See More
Early medical periodical...
Item #637486
September 23, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831 Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter"; & more.
Six... See More
The President on his tour... Site for a Naval Depot...
Item #637426
June 11, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 11, 1817 Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to the selection of a proper site for a Naval Depot, ... See More
Stephen Samuel Wise honored... Reform rabbi...
Item #637263
March 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1934
* Stephen Samuel Wise honored - Jewish
* Reform Judaism rabbi - Zionist leader
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "RABBI WISE HAILED AS 'GREAT CITIZEN'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the honoring of Zionist leader, Stephen Samuel Wise, at a birthday dinner in NYC.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
The Winton racing automobile...
Item #637248
October 28, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1899 Inside has a nice photo of: "The Winton Racing Vehicle" with a related article. Other prints include: "Wireless Telegraphy at the Yacht Races" "Great Pier at Pot Los Angeles" 'The Isthmus, Catalina Island".
Eight pages, perforated library stamp at the top, various mends near the margins some effecting prints... See More
The new bridge at Keokuk, Iowa...
Item #637245
May 23, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 23, 1874 Among the prints within is a very nice, full page print: "Road & Railway Bridge Over the Mississippi, at Keokuk, Iowa". Other prints include: "McGinty's Picket Fence" "Improved Work Holder for Lathes" "The Albion Boiler" and more.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Ice boating on the Hudon River...
Item #637244
February 03, 1872
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 3, 1872 Within this issue is a 3/4 page illustration: "Ice Boating on the Hudson River" which would be very displayable. Other articles and illustrations include: "Fitt's New Road Steamer" "The Shaw & Justice Dead Stroke Power Hammer" and much more.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large s... See More
Death of General Garcia...
Item #637222
December 12, 1898
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 12, 1898 The front page announces: "GEN. GARCIA IS DEAD" "Great Cuban Patriot Carried Off by Pneumonia" and more subheads which also includes an illustration of General Calixto Garcia.
Also some column heads on the end of the Spanish-American War: "STRAIN IS OVER" "U.S. Peace Commissioners Satisfied With Their Work" "... See More
Ford's Theater... Andersonville... Yale's Commencement...
Item #637221
July 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1865
* Government to buy Ford's Theater ?
* Andersonville Prison - Henry Wirz
Page 5 has an item with small head: "Ford's Theater" concerning the possibility of the government buying it or renting it (see). Also on pg. 5: "Base Ball" "Keystone of Philadelphia vs. Mutual of New York" with much text & a box score.
Page 4 has:... See More
Man in an electric chair...
Item #637104
June 30, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 30, 1888 The ftpg. shows: "New Bridge Over Kill Van Kull--The Largest Draw in the World". This bridge connected New Jersey & New York via Staten Island.
Inside has an illustration captioned: "Execution by Electricity, Shortly to Be Introduced in N.Y. State" with a related article on the details headed: "Execution by Electricit... See More
John Allen "NYC wickedest man" arrested...
Item #636920
October 18, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1868
* John Allen (saloon keeper) arrested
* "Wickedest Man in New York"
* Notorious underworld figure
* Post Water Street revival - dance hall
Page 6 has an article headed: "John Allen At Tombs" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on John Allen's arrest shortly after he claimed to be reformed. Google Wikipedia for more informa... See More
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1860's-1880's each with a full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, and other Nast or non-Nast prints inside. A blend of 1st rate and better than 2nd rate issues. A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
New York Fire Department, English Lake District, pottery in the United States...
Item #636857
February 01, 1881
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), February, 1881
* New York City firefighting
Among the many articles within are: "The English Lakes & Their Genii" which includes many prints including: "Wordsworth's Seat, Grasmere" "Helvellyn & Thirlmere" "Lower Rydal Falls" & much more. Also: "Pottery in the United States"... See More
Keeping it in the family...
Item #636838
October 18, 1898
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1898
* Outlaw Jesse James' son
The bottom of page 3 has a small & somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "Jesse James Indicted" which begins: "The grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw..." (see). The following year he would be acquitted of robbery of a Missour... See More
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