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Interview with Frank James, brother of Jesse James...
Item #696072
October 13, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, October 13, 1882
* Outlaw Frank James
* Interview with the brother of Jesse James
Two-thirds of a column on page 2 is taken up with: "Frank James" and "The Notorious Outlaw Gives an Outline of His Checkered Career for the Past Few Years" which is very interesting reading (see photos).
Eight pages, minor spine wear, generally n... See More
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...
Item #695896
May 16, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 16, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
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Item #695895
You are invited to select any 3 issues from a set of nearly 2,000 authentic newspapers, and pay only $55, plus S&H ($12 within the U.S.). Links to the items which qualify are shown below. In case you "get lost" while browsing, an issue must have the following note at the bottom of the listing to qualify: "Included in the Member's Special Offer which expires on May ... See More
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Item #695833
You are invited to select any 6 issues from a set of nearly 2,000 authentic newspapers, and pay only $100, plus S&H ($15 within the U.S.). Links to the items which qualify are shown below. In case you "get lost" while browsing, an issue must have the following note at the bottom of the listing to qualify: "Included in the Member's Special Offer which expires on May... See More
Early Fire Escape... Inventions from the 1870's... an Otocyon...
Item #695813
October 11, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, October 11, 1879. The prime collectible content is: "Winter's Fire Escape Ladder", which includes an illustration. Additional illustrations with supporting text include: Rosset's Clock, a Drag Saw, Weighing Scales, a Demagnetizing Watch and more. Another article (with illustration is of an Otocyon, an animal from South Africa.
Complete in 16 pages, good cond... See More
Bicycle Brake... Steam Boiler... Mid-1800's inventions...
Item #695811
May 01, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, May 1, 1869 The most collectible content is "MONOD'S IMPROVED BICYCLE BRAKE", which includes related illustrations. Also present are illustrations and details related to: "...STEAM BOILER", a non-explosive Kerosene lamp, and more. See images for details.
Complete in 16 pages, a slight mid-fold, minor edge tear in the upper margin region of each p... See More
Fort Smith, Arkansas hangings...
Item #695683
September 04, 1875
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1875
* Fort Smith, Arkansas
* Hangings - executions (6)
* Judge Isaac Parker
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "THE GALLOWS" "Six Murderers Executed" and more. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, somewhat fragile, must be handled with care.... See More
1874 Battle of Palo Duro Canyon...
Item #695669
October 12, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1874
* Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (1st report)
* Ranald S. Mackenzie vs. Comanches - Kiowas
The front page has an article headed: "The Hostile Indians" "A Sharp And Decisive Blow Struck At The Cheyennes And Others..." See image for text here.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice. Should ... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #695576
March 01, 1878
THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Oroville, Butte County, California, March 1, 1878 Oroville is situated on the banks of the Feather River where it flows out of the Sierra Nevada onto the flat floor of the California Central Valley. It was established as the head of navigation on the Feather River to supply gold miners during the California Gold Rush.
Gold found at Bidwell Bar, one of the first gold m
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Printed in Mexico City, but in the English language...
Item #695555
October 07, 1883
THE TWO REPUBLICS, Mexico City, Oct. 7, 1883 This interesting newspapers began in 1867 as an apparent attempt to exploit the shared interests of Mexico and the United States, with a very ornate masthead featuring symbols of both. Although printed in Mexico City, the issue is entirely in the English language. It contains a wealth of illustrated advertisements.
Four pages, never bound nor tri... See More
Printed in Hawaiian and English...
Item #695553
April 01, 1897
THE HAWAII HERALD, Hilo, April 1, 1897 A very scarce title which had begun just the year prior. Gregory notes that only one institution has any 19th century issues of this title and it has but a a single issue from 1898.
Of interest is one of the interior pages printed in the Hawaiian language. The balance of the 6-page issue is in English. The masthead features a nice engraving of the harb... See More
1873 editorial on John S. Mosby...
Item #695548
June 23, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 23, 1873
* John S. Mosby - "Gray Ghost"
* Confederate army cavalry leader
* Rangers - Raiders - Guerrillas
Page 4 has an editorial headed: "Mosby's Guerrillas" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
1874 David Livingstone's funeral - interment...
Item #695523
April 20, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1874
* David Livingstone death - funeral
* Interment at Westminster Abbey
* Scottish African explorer - physician
The top of the page 3 has one column headings: "THE DEAD EXPLORER" "Livingstone's Funeral In Westminster Abbey" "Royalty, Scientists and the Nation Honor the Dead" and more. (see) Also the letter to Mr. Sta... See More
Ku Klux Klan in 1871 South Carolina...
Item #695477
November 15, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 15, 1871
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK outrages
* Spartansburg County SC South Carolina
The top of page 4 has one column headings that include: "THE KU KLUX" "The Alleged Outrages in South Carolina" "A Visit To The Ku Klux Prisoners" and more. Very lengthy text takes up entire page and continues on page 5
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
1873 Polaris expedition to North Pole..
Item #695473
June 29, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 29, 1873
* Polaris expedition to North Pole
The front page has a nice map headed: "The Route Of The Polaris" Also a one column heading: "THE POLARIS MYSTERY" with subheads. Lengthy text continues on the next page.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
"As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"...
Walt Whitman writes a poem for Dartmouth's Commencement......
Item #694928
June 26, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1872
* Walt Whitman
* "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"
* Considered the 1st publication
Page 3 has Walt Whitman's, "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free," which was a poem he wrote and delivered at the 1872 Commencement at Dartmouth College. This printing was actually from the day prior to the Commencement, making it one of the earliest i... See More
Rare 19h century women's suffrage newspaper...
Item #694773
March 24, 1888
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, March 24, 1888
* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
Rare women's suffrage paper founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially to her right of Suffrage" as n... See More
Famous Winslow Homer print...
Item #694763
September 14, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 14, 1872
* Winslow Homer - painter & printmaker
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "The Next In Order--Any Thing! Oh, Any Thing!" plus there is another full page Nast political cartoon inside: "The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" which shows Uncle Sam.
Other prints include: "...Pope Pius the... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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Cornwallis Surrenders... The 100th anniversary celebration at Yorktown...
Item #694700
October 22, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1881 (includes the Yorktown Supplement) While there are multiple nice prints regarding the 100th anniversary celebration of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, most issues do not include the supplemental print: "The Surrender Of Cornwallis", by Howard Pile; however, this issue does!
Also present are the related prints: "The C... See More
An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...
Item #694690
April 24, 1869
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 24, 1869
* Spirit photography - ghosts
* William H. Mumler fraud trial
Page 4 has an article with much testimony headed: "Spiritualism In Court" "The Alleged Spirit Photograph Swindle--The Examination Continued" Text takes up almost 2 1/4 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
1881 Dr. Scott's electric hair brush...
Item #694635
May 21, 1881
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1881
* Dr. George A. Scott
* Electric hair brush
* Quack invention
* Politically approved ?
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDISON OUTDONE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition, should be handled with care.
First lesbian, same sex marriage...
Item #694610
June 02, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, June 2, 1878
* First lesbian - same sex marriage
Near the bottom of page 2 is an article headed: "The Woman That Married A Woman". This is a report concerning Sarah Maud Pollard and Marancy Hughes, considered by the writer of an article from 2011 (see) to be the first lesbian, same sex marriage.
The article notes in part that Pollard le... See More
Doc Middleton gang...
Item #694515
July 26, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1879
* Doc Middleton gang
* Outlaws - horse thieves
Page 5 has an article headed: "Fighting With Outlaws" "The Detectives' Struggle With The Notorious Cattle-Stealer, Middleton"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, generally nice. Should be handled with care.... See More
Livingstone is found, reported in the newspaper which financed the search...
Item #694513
May 04, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1872
* David Livingstone found
* Henry Morton Stanley
James Gorden Bennett, this newspaper's publisher, capitalized on the 19th century fascination with Africa & the whereabouts of explorer Dr. David Livingstone by hiring journalist Henry Stanley to search for him. Livingstone had ventured to Africa in 1865 for a 2 year expedition with little heard from... See More
Panic on Wall Street in 1869...
Item #694482
September 27, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 27, 1869
* New York Wall Street financial crisis
* Stock Market & gold Panic
* Post "Black Friday" (Sept. 24th)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "WALL STREET" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning on the inside pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
... See More
* New York Wall Street financial crisis
* Stock Market & gold Panic
* Post "Black Friday" (Sept. 24th)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "WALL STREET" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning on the inside pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
Three color political prints... St. Patrick's Day...
Item #694450
March 08, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, March 8, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More
Celebrating passage of the 15th amendment... Women's suffrage...
Item #693944
April 02, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1870
* 15th Fifteenth Amendment
* Right to Vote - African Americans
* Celebration of the ratification
* Woman's suffrage - Women's rights
The front page has a notable report headed: "The Fifteenth Amendment" "A Demonstration in Washington--Remarks by the President, the Vice President, & Senator Sumner" which takes almost a ful... See More
Displayable mother and child... color print...
Item #693836
June 02, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892 Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is captioned: "Good-Bye, Papa." taken from the painting by Seymour J. Guy.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.
Horse Racing...
Item #693637
September 19, 1891
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 19, 1891 The full front page is a great horse racing print: "The End Of The Racing Season--A False Start For The Mile Race."
Other prints include a full pg: "Devastating Prairie Fires i Dakota..."; a print of a famous baseball player: "Adrian C. Anson, Captain of the Chicago Base-Ball Club" with a related a... See More
Post Custer massacre.... Gen. George Crook...
Item #693626
August 10, 1876
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Aug. 10, 1876
* Post battle of Little Bighorn (Custer Massacre)
* General Alfred Terry - Sioux Indians War
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "The Indian War" with subheads. (see) See images for text here shortly after the Custer massacre at the battle of Little Bighorn.
Other news and several interesting advertisements are incl... See More
1883 Auburn, California...
Item #693557
August 04, 1883
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, Placer County, California, Aug. 4, 1883
* Rare old West publication
Placer mining in the Auburn area was very good, with the camp first becoming known as the North Fork Dry Diggings, later changed to Woods Dry Diggings. The area soon developed into a mining camp, and it was officially named Auburn in 1849.
In 1851 Auburn was chosen as the seat of Placer Coun... See More
Norfolk, Virginia from 1868....
Item #693447
August 20, 1868
NORFOLK VIRGINIAN, Aug. 20, 1868.
* "White Man's Ticket" notice
A page 2 endorsement under "White Mans Ticket" supports Horatio Seymour for President and Francis Blair for Vice President, plus a few state & local candidates.
Four pages, a clipping cut out on the 1st leaf (see), a little margin wear, otherwise good.
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* "White Man's Ticket" notice
Four pages, a clipping cut out on the 1st leaf (see), a little margin wear, otherwise good.
Leavenworth, Kansas tornado disaster...
Item #693446
May 10, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 10, 1876
* Centennial Exposition opening day
* 1st World's Fair in United States
* Fairmount Park - Philadelphia
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE BIG SHOW" "The Centennial Opening to Be Marred by Rain" and more. (see)
This issue is not frag... See More
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #693442
July 18, 1895
DAILY GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 18, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Infamous "Murder Castle" in Chicago
* America's 1st serial killer
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "LOOKS BAD FOR HOLMES" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the recent murders by H. H. Holmes, who is considered to be America's first serial killer.
... See More
H.H. Holmes arrested... 1st U.S. serial killer...
Item #693347
November 20, 1894
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, November 20, 1894
* re. H.H. Holmes arrest
* Herman Webster Mudgett
* 1st U.S. serial killer
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "'Holmes' And Mrs. Pitezel" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and indictment of H.H. Holmes, America's 1st serial killer.
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning, minor spine wear, g... See More
Follow-up on the Great Chicago Fire... BrighamYoung is arraigned: he pleads not guilty...
Item #693241
October 17, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 17, 1871
* Brigham Young arraignment
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Page 7 has: "Chicago" "Activity of Reconstructionists--The Banks Resume Business Today--The Loss of Life by the Fire" and page 3 includes: "Chamber Of Commerce" "an Address of Gov. Bross, of Chicago" "Means of Relief Indicated and... See More
Great & lengthy article on the Mormons...
Item #693101
September 17, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 17, 1884
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Polygamy - travel westward
Page 6 has nearly a full column taken up with: "The Mormon Ally" which begins: "The Democracy is restive under the accusation that it is secretly favorable to the Mormon Church with its accompanying institution of polygamy...The growth of the Mormon Church in the last generation... See More
Boxer John L. Sullivan as a wife abuser...
Item #693073
June 12, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 12, 1883
* John L. Sullivan wanted by police
* "Boston Strong Boy" spousal abuse
* Heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion
The front page has an article headed: "'Knocked Out' In One Round" "Prof. Sullivan's Latest Achievements" (see) Reports the famous boxer who is wanted by the Boston police for abusing his wife.
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1866 Fenian raids...
Item #693049
June 02, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 2, 1866
* Capture of Fort Erie - Ontario
* Fenian invasion of Canada
* Fenians Brotherhood raids
The front page has one column headings: "WAR" "Revolution In Canada" "The Fenian Invasion" "FORT ERIE CAPTURED" and much more. (see) Text takes up the entire front page and ends on the back page.
Other news of the day soo... See More
1899 Battle of Ladysmith, Natal...
Item #693044
November 02, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1899
* Battle of Ladysmith
* Second Boer War
* Colony of Natal
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENGLISH OVERWHELMED LADYSMITH INVESTED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
Roentgen's x-ray discovery...
Item #692961
January 25, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 25, 1896
* Discovery of the X-ray
* Wilhelm Roentgen
Page 3 has: "Professor Rontgen's Wonderful Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is reporting of his discover of the x-ray.
Other topics throughout.
Sixteen pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In late 1895, Röntgen was determined to test his i... See More
Cook was the first to reach the North Pole?
Item #692923
September 02, 1909
THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, Sept. 2, 1909
* Frederick Cook reaches North Pole
The top of a ftpg. has a one column heading on the controversy of Cook being the first to reach the North Pole, not Peary: "AMERICAN FIRST AT NORTH POLE" with subheads. (see)
Twelve pages, evenly toned, some fraying at the right margin, a little other margin wear, this issue is fragile and must b... See More
1880 Leadville, Colorado booming...
Item #692860
February 15, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint bac... See More
Nellie Bly and her competition...
Item #692825
January 18, 1890
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Jan. 18, 1890
* Nellie Bly - American journalist print
* Around the World (during)
Inside has a nice 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch portrait of "Nellie Bly", plus a similar-sized portrait of "Miss Elizabeth Bisland", and caption: "The Attempt To Make The Circuit Of The Globe In Seventy-Two Days--Portraits Of The Rival T... See More
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