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Concerning baseball implements...
Item #581530
April 30, 1871
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, April 30, 1871 Page 3 has an interesting report headed:
* Bats, Balls and Mallets
* Concerning the Implements of Baseball--Facts, Figures and Fancies About the Trade--Neglected Cricket and Fascinating Croquet--Games that Have Gone Out, and Games that Ought to Come In--A Plea for Ladies' Archery Meetings
Other news of the day includes: "Coal Matte... See More
North Carolina newspaper...
Item #581414
February 20, 1872
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Feb. 20, 1872
* Post Civil War Southern title
A very typical newspaper from this Southern coastal town with a good mix of news of the day and advertisements, many of which are illustrated. This issue includes: "The Member from Alligatorville" "Another University of the South" "Local Intelligence" and more. Fou... See More
The Battle of the Alma...
Item #581391
October 14, 1854
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, October 14, 1854 The front page begins the coverage on "The Battle of the Alma" with an "Official List of Killed and Wounded" inside as well as numerous illustrations. The front page includes a large illustration of "The Late Marshal St. Arnaud, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies". Other news of the day and advertisemen... See More
Early 19th century from Williamsport, PA...
Item #581330
January 18, 1832
THE LYCOMING CHRONICLE, AND WEST BRANCH COURIER, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 18, 1832
* Rare title from Williamsport, Pennsylvania
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements. This issue is damaged with various margin and fold tears. Might be able to repair it somewhat though.
The Chicago fire...
Item #581285
October 16, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1871 The front page first column has some nice heads on the Great Chicago Fire, including: "THE CITY OF CHICAGO" "A Quiet & Peaceful Sabbath Yesterday" "How the Citizens Observed the Day" "Rapid Growth of the Temporary Dwellings & Stores" "Interesting Resume of the Effects of the Great Fire" "Scenes &I ... See More
Earthquake in Chile and Peru... a possible tsunami...
Item #581277
September 28, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, September 28, 1868 The front page reports "The Great Earthquake in South America - Later and Fuller Particulars". Reports are from different areas along the coastline. Under the caption "Disastrous Wave at Talcuhuana", the description would appear to be the reporting of a tsunami. "At 10 o'clock at night a phenomeno... See More
Odd Fellows... 60th Anniversary...
Item #581275
April 26, 1879
THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAM, Portland, Oregon, April 26, 1879 Page three reports "Sixtieth Anniversary - The Odd Fellows Unite in Commemorating the Natal Day of Their Order - Interesting Proceedings. The Line of March, Procession and Exercises - Reception and Ceremonials. Oration by Hon. J. N. Dolph, P.G.M. - Sociable and Ball Close the Celebration". This report is over two columns ... See More
Remembering the discovery of gold...
Item #581274
March 06, 1880
THE OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, Oakland, California, March 6, 1880 The front page carries a report "The Discovery of Gold - An Interesting Account From One Who Was in California at the Time". "Albert N. Hatch, of Edgemont, Pa., writes the following to The Philadelphia Press: 'In looking over my note-book the other day, I came across something relating to the discover of gold in C... See More
The White League... report to Congress...
Item #581242
January 23, 1875
LOS ANGELES WEEKLY STAR, Los Angeles, California, January 23, 1875 The front page of this issue features "The White League Vindicated" in which it reports "The committee were unable to find any evidence that Republican colored voters were intimidated during the last campaign in Louisiana, or that their civil or political rights were in any way interfered with: that so far as t... See More
American Indian war...
Item #581220
June 18, 1873
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1873
* American Indian Wars
* Kiowa Indians
This 4 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Indian Affairs" See photos for text.
Other news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Nice condition.
Greenville AL Negroes lynchings....
Item #581218
April 22, 1895
THE WORLD, New York City, April 22, 1895 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Five Negroes Lynched" and "Three Men and Two Women Killed a Nephew of the Late Gov. Watts, of Alabama, and Burned His Body".
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Pacific Railroad prediction comes true...
Item #581156
September 25, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, September 25, 1868 On the front page under "The Pacific Railroad" is a report in which "...L. Gaylord Clark claims the honor of being the first one who predicted the building of a railway across the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific... There would be no difficulty in the way of constructing a railroad from the Atlantic to the pacifi... See More
Religious-base newspaper from San Francisco...
Item #581138
November 06, 1873
PACIFIC CHURCHMAN, San Francisco, California, November 6, 1873 This publication is of a religious them with reports from various church denominations across the country. This also includes a variety of advertisements from churches to businesses.
This is complete in 8 pages, never bound, with some lite foxing and some dirtiness at the fold lines, stray handwriting in the upper margin about the m... See More
Gloucester and Cape Ann...
Item #581129
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, September 1875 A ten page article about "Gloucester And Cape Ann" begins on the title page and has 13 illustrations of various scenes and landmarks, including a halfpage illustration of Gloucester and a smaller one showing the Annisquam Lighthouse at Cape Ann. Additional articles are "The South Kennsington Museum"; "The Recent English Cari... See More
Rope-making machine...
Item #581120
March 05, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 5, 1859 The front page of the issue features a large illustration of "Adam's Rope-Making Machine" with an associated article. Within the issue is "Hildreth & Bailey's Slitting Machine" and other various articles and advertisements.
This is complete in eight pages, unbound and uncut, with a small piece missing at the bottom of th... See More
Cardinal John McCloskey... The Beecher trial...
Item #581001
March 17, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 17, 1785 The full frontpage is of "His Eminence Cardinal John McCloskey - Proclaimed by the Consistory at Rome Last Monday". Within the issue is "The Lat M. Corot, French Painter", "The Trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher", "The New York Medico-Legal Society" and other news and advertisements.
Complete in eight pages,... See More
Emigration of freed slaves...
Item #580974
July 03, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 3, 1824 An inside page has report headed: "Emigration of the Free Blacks", which tells of their colonizing on the island of St. Domingo, taking over 2 1/2 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, lite foxing, otherwise is in good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-... See More
Treaty with Winnebago Indians... Piracies...
Item #580973
October 20, 1832
NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 20, 1832 This issue contains a report entitled: "Peace With The Indians" which takes about 3 column inches, and talks about a treaty with the Winnebago Indians. A small report on "Piracies" reports on the several recent accounts and awful murders.
Sixteen pages 6 1/2 by 9 inches, very good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this tit... See More
Displayable fighting polar bear illustration...
Item #580962
October 16, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 16, 1897 This issue contains a fullpage illustration "Polar Bears Fighting" which has a small accompanying article. The illustration is very displayable. Other articles are: "Prevention of the Sliding Friction of Ball and Roller Bearings"; "First-Class Torpedo Boat Injeniero Hyatt"; "Mechanical Model Illustr... See More
Naval Review Supplement... Florence Nightingale song...
Item #580530
April 26, 1856
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, April 26, 1856 This is The Grand Naval Review Supplement. The issues contains a large amount of illustrations and articles pertaining to Naval review at Spithead. Included is a fullpage song entitled "Florence Nightingale".
This is complete in 32 pages and is in very good condition.
Little Red Riding Hood illustration...
Item #580529
March 03, 1888
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, March 3, 1888 (print only) This is a duo-tone doublepage illustration entitled "Little Red Riding Hood" by C. F. Watts, R.A.
This measures approximately 22.5 x 16 inches and is in very nice condition. Very displayable!
Chicago Fire... William Wiberforce...
Item #580293
November 18, 1871
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 18, 1871 The frontpage of the issue features a fullpage illustrations "'Divine Service,' by H. Ochmichen". Within the issue are three pages of illustrations from Chicago referring to the Chicago Fire. Fullpage illustrations "'The Gate of Victory,' Cairo", "Scene in a Cabaret in the North of France", "Th... See More
Great Britain takes control of Cyprus...
Item #579994
July 09, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1878
* Great Britain occupies Cyprus
* Cyprus Convention agreement takes effect
The first column on the front page has the headings: "ANGLO-TURKISH ALLIANCE" "Immediate Occupation Of Cyprus By England" and more. See photos for complete text here. This is a first report on the initial occupation of Cyprus by the British.
Other news of the da... See More
Lumbering in New Brunswick... Ottawa, Canada...
Item #579843
August 28, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, August 28, 1858 The front cover features a nearly halfpage illustration "The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral". A nearly half-page illustration "Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland". "The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets" contain two halfpage ... See More
Robert E. Peary...
Item #579816
October 16, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 16, 1897 The front page has three photos and one illustration: "The Return Of The Peary Expedition." There is a companion report about the Arctic expedition that continues inside where there is a portrait of "Robert E. Peary, C.E., U.S.N.". Other articles within are: The Lowell Textile School; Floating Dry dock for the Harbor of Hava... See More
Item #579810
November 24, 1860
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 24, 1860 The front cover is entitled "Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England". Within the issue is a fullpage "Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels"; doublepage "Grand Ball Given at the Academy of Music, New York, in Honour of His Royal Highness t... See More
The Great Sioux War of 1876... Post Custer Massacre...
Item #579707
July 25, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1876.
* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians
* Lakota and Cheyenne
* Post Custer Massacre
Page 3 has:
* THE CUSTER MEMORIAL
* Reminiscence Of The Dead
and more. (see)
Page 5 has:
* THE INDIAN WAR
* The Latest from the Field of Operations
* Concentration of Troops for a Forward Movement
Other news of the day. Complete in 10... See More
The Great Sioux War of 1876... Post Custer Massacre...
Item #579691
August 07, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 7, 1876
* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians
* Post Custer Massacre
Page 5 has: "THE SIOUX WAR", "Trip Up The Yellowstone", "Indian Attack On A Steamer"and more. Interesting text shortly after the Custer Massacre which takes up over 3 full columns. See photos for a portion of these reports.
Other news of the day. Co... See More
From Kentucky in 1844...
Item #579627
February 15, 1844
THE PROTESTANT AND HERALD, Frankfort, Kentucky, February 15, 1844
* Rare pre Civil War Southern title
Apparently subscribed to by the "African Repository" as that is what's is inked at the top. As would be expected much religious content but other items as well. An 8 inch column is cut from the bottom of the front leaf, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #579577
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.
Item #579481
November 26, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, EXTRA, Boston, Nov. 26, 1806 A small size, 4 page "Extra" edition never bound nor trimmed, with wide margins. It is mostly taken up with ads with 8 illus. ship ads & another interesting illus. ad on the bkpg. The bkpg. also has an "Epitaph" reading "I John Gavre, am ready to swear, That though I lie here, I'm yet up there." (see). A b... See More
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #579308
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, 1878 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.Complete in four pages measuring approximately 16 x 24 inches, irregular at the spine with some tears at the spine and/or edges, otherwise in good condition.... See More
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #578772
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830 The prime feature of this issue would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message", being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed & wordy address takes over 9 pages and is signed in type: Andrew Jac... See More
Raleigh and Charlotte views...
Item #578480
April 09, 1887
THE NEW SOUTH, Supplement to Harper's Weekly, April 9, 1887
* Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina prints
This is a four page issue with the front page having several scenes of "Raleigh, North Carolina" & the double page centerfold showing: "The Turpentine Industry--North Carolina" and the back page having 5 prints of "Charlotte, North Carolina" (see ph... See More
Death of Fisher Ames...
Item #578475
July 05, 1808
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1808 All of pages 2 & 3 are black-bordered for the death of Fisher Ames, a noted member of Congress. Page 2 has a black-bordered notice beginning: "With the most heartfelt sorrow, we must discharge a solemn & painful duty, in announcing to the publick the death of the Hon. FISHER AMES..." who died on the 4th of July. Four pages,... See More
New tower bridge in England...
Item #578468
July 31, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 31, 1886 The frontpage of this issue contains two large illustrations of "The New Tower Bridge Over the Thames, London" with an additional illustration and article within. Other articles are: "Steel Stern Wheel Steamer" "Regenerative Gas Furnace, West Middlesex Rolling Mills" Delma's Hot Air Burner" "A Waterspou... See More
Indian content...
Item #578427
October 29, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 29, 1898 The frontpage of this issue contains two photos of Indians entitled "The Ghost Dance - Unconscious" and "The Ghost Dance - Rigid". Within the issue is an additional photos "Black Coyote". Other articles are "Donnet's Fishing Gun" "Sinking Cylinder Foundatons in Valparaiso" "Campbell Po... See More
Miss Harris not guilty...
Item #578391
July 20, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 20, 1865
* Miss Harris not guilty
* Abraham Lincoln's murder trial
Front page has: "Miss Harris Acquitted", "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial", "A Court of Justice Rivaling a Political Causus", "Browbeating and Bullying the Public Prosecutor", "The Jury Make a Show of Deference and Retire", &qu
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* Miss Harris not guilty
* Abraham Lincoln's murder trial
Front page has: "Miss Harris Acquitted", "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial", "A Court of Justice Rivaling a Political Causus", "Browbeating and Bullying the Public Prosecutor", "The Jury Make a Show of Deference and Retire", &qu
Victorian fashions...
Item #578312
March 26, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 26, 1873 A very nice political caricature on the front page, captioned: "Graphic Statues No. 5 -- A Silver Tongue, a Golden Bill". Inside has a full page with various: "Glimpses of the Spring Fashions", and the bkpg. has a large cartoon captioned: "A Suggestion for the Times."
Folio size, 8 pages, minor dirtiness to the ftpg., very ... See More
Scottish immigrant newspaper...
Item #578308
January 23, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* Rare title for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a paper which has a focus on the Scottish heritage of Americans in the New York City area, but other content as well. A deep & decorative masthead (see photo) makes this issue displayable.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, some rubbing along the central fold, generally nice.... See More
The state-of-the-union address by John Quincy Adams...
Item #578244
December 12, 1827
ZION'S HERALD, Boston, December 12, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams
* Annual address
Page 3 contains: "President's Message" which is the annual state-of-the-union address which is signed by him in type at its conclusion: John Quincy Adams.
Complete with 4 pages, 14 1/2 by 21 inches, and a bit of foxing. Otherwise in nice condition.... See More
War-worn veterans parade in Washington...
Item #577974
June 09, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865 Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads. Also on the ftpg: "From Washington" "The Closing Pageant of the War" "The War-Worn Veterans Make a Splendid Appearance" & more. Ei... See More
Indian Chief Euchee Billy... negroes released...
Item #577961
May 12, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, May 12, 1837 A page 3 report "From Florida" says: "Gov. Jesup...has directed the negroes yielded by the Indians to be congregated at Lake Monroe (Ft. Mellon) instead of St. Mark's.... Euchee Billy (the chief supposed to have been killed by our forces) it is now said is at Ft. Mellon with Philip's son. Philip is...wounded & it is supposed [he] received the ... See More
A pre-Civil War sport's periodical...
Item #577940
February 13, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858
* Pre Civil War sport's periodical
Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-W... See More
Spanish language financial periodical...
Item #577918
January 01, 1889
THE MEXICAN FINANCIER, Mexico, 1889 A magazine from Mexico, portions in both Spanish & English, focused entirely on financial matters. Still in original wrappers with a gold-inked coat-of-arms in the masthead. Complete in 24 pages, measures 10 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
The Circus... Yankee Robinson's Monster Exhibition...
Item #577613
September 24, 1868
The Lawrenceburgh Press, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, September 24, 1868
* Post Civil War era illustrated circus ad
Page 3 has a full column ad for "Col. C. T. Ame' New Orleans Menagerie and Circus and Tropical Aviary". Has details about the various attractions and performances, and includes an engravings of an equestrian performance, two wild animals, & one of a ballet tro... See More
A Treaty...
Item #577610
August 22, 1836
New Hampshire Patriot And State Gazette, Concord, New Hampshire, August 22, 1836
* President Andrew Jackson
* U.S. - Republic of Venezuela treaty
On the front page under an engraving of an eagle grasping arrows in its talons.
"A Proclamation" announcing: "Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Navigation, and Commerce between the United States of America and the Republic of... See More
The Florida Reef... Castle Garden...
Item #577515
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1871 Featured in this issue is an article "Along the Florida Reef". Other articles are: The American Baron; Pictures of Ireland; An Examination of the Claims of Columbus; A Day in Castle Garden; Frederick the Great; Wallenstein and Gustavus Adolphus; and other additional stories and illustrations included.This is complete in 150+ pages ... See More
German language newspaper from Milwaukee...
Item #577408
October 19, 1889
JUGEND-POST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Oct. 19, 1889 A curious, little German-language newspaper from Milwaukee with a ftpg. illustration showing a waterfall in the Catskill Mountains of New York (see photos). An inside page has a print of people traveling by camel. Measures 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, 8 pages, very nice condition.
Electric Snow Sweeper... Lord Tennyson...
Item #577350
November 12, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 12, 1892 The ftpg. has a halfpg. illus: "Combined Electric Snow Sweeper" showing a trolley with a directional snow removing device. Other articles are: Lord Tennyson, upon his recent death; Laying of Flexible Water Pipes, River Maas.; A Winter in Greenland; and additional articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 pages and is in good c... See More
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