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Item #153008
January 01, 1880
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, 1880. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Small binding holes in margin. A 4 ... See More
Item #153006
NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, New York, NY, 1866. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Basically literary content with some ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Has 24 pages & measures about 10"x7".
Broadside, campaign newspaper...
Item #153001
THE NEW REPUBLIC, Washington, DC, 1878. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A fascinating & quite rare newspaper not recorded in U.L.S. or Gregory. It was only published for 19 issues! This is a campaign newspaper for the Republican party, and noted in the masthead:
"The New Republic Will be published during the Congressional Campaign & will endeavor to ci... See More
Item #153000
NEW-ENGLAND JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, Boston, Massachusetts, 1875. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. As the title would suggest, this newspaper if focused primarily on education-related concerns. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures a... See More
Mormon magazine...
Item #152998
January 01, 1893
MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, 1893. This is an uncommon Mormon magazine from England, with content mainly focused on Mormon concerns. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. About 9"x6", 8 pages.
Spanish Language financial periodical...
Item #152997
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.
Item #152995
MAJOR & KNAPP ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY, New York, 1871. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A quite uncommon title with an ornate masthead, containing basically literary-related items. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific dat but will have the format as shown. Nice condition, 12 pages. 14"x1... See More
Item #152994
January 01, 1891
THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD'S FAIR, Chicago, Illinois, 1891. A newspaper formatted much like "Harper's Weekly", this title focused entirely on the construction & related events of the Chicago Columbian Exposition, consequently having a very short life. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown... See More
In the native Indian language of the "Dakota Mission"...
Item #152993
January 01, 1880
IAPE OAYE, South Dakota, 1880 A newspaper from the "Dakota Mission" of native Americans with most of the front page taken up with an illustration. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date.
Item #152992
January 01, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, 1894. Many illustrations and photos within, formatted very much like "Harper's Weekly" but it had a relatively short life and is uncommon as such. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will be in the format as shown. 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Separation of church and state...
Item #152991
THE INDEX, Boston, Massachusetts, 1878 Published by the "National Liberal League" espousing a platform for the 1880 election with a strong belief in the "total separation of church and state"as their platform states on the front page. Also on the front page is their nine point list of "The Demands Of Liberalism". Nice condition, six pages, approximately 14"... See More
Item #152989
January 01, 1896
THE IRISH WORLD, New York, NY 1896. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Ornate masthead as the photos shows, with content logically themed on the the Irish immigrants to America. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date.
Item #152987
LA FAYETTE DAILY JOURNAL, Lafayette, Indiana, 1877. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archive, containing various news of the day both locally & nationally, with a wealth of ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date, but will have the format as shown. Nice condition, 4 pa... See More
Item #152984
DETROIT POST AND TRIBUNE, Michigan, 1878. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. This is essentially a campaign newspaper containing much political content. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152983
DOMINION PACIFIC HERALD, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, 1878. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. Uncommon to find 19th century Canadian newspapers. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but w... See More
Item #152981
THE EDITOR, Franklin, Ohio, 1896 A monthly magazine containing mostly tories & poems. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date, but will have the format as shown. Measures 8"x5", 42 pages, nice condition.
Item #152980
THE ERIE GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, 1868 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Contains various news of the day both nationally & locally, plus a wealth of ad as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152979
THE EVENING LEADER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1873. Varous news of the day both nationally and locally, plus a wealth of ads as well. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152978
EVERY SATURDAY, London, 1869. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing mostly literary item plus many ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Item #152971
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, Wilmington, NC, 1867 A nice newspaper of the day with a wealth of news and various advertisements. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Some foxing throughout otherwise nice. Four pages and measuring 23"x18".
Item #152969
THE WEEKLY JUDEAN, Juda, Wisconsin, 1878. See the photo below for an
example of this title from our archives. This is a curious, very small
newspaper of 4 pages--one of the more unusual titles in our inventory.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have
these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the
format as shown. Nice condition. Tiny binding h... See More
Item #152968
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, 1868. "The official State Paper." See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Nice Condition.
Four pages, approximately 23"x17".
Item #152966
January 01, 1883
THE YANKEE BLADE, Boston, Massachusetts, 1883. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing basically literary content. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format as shown. Marginal tears w... See More
Item #152965
THE YOLO DEMOCRAT SUPPLEMENT, Woodland , Yolo County, California, 1874 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of ... See More
Item #152964
January 01, 1892
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, 1892 Illustrations throughout plus many advertisements. Essentially the "Boy's Life" magazine of its day. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not... See More
Item #152963
January 01, 1887
THE YOUTH'S LEDGER, New York, 1887. "An interesting monthly for the Young" as is printed in the masthead. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this... See More
Item #152962
THE VICTORIA WEEKLY STANDARD, Victoria, British Columbia, 1878. See the
photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our
archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and
nationally. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period
in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get
will not have these specific photos or be of t... See More
Item #152961
January 01, 1891
MARYSVILLE WEEKLY ADVANCE, Marysville, Perry Co., Pennsylvania, 1891. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives, containing various news & ads of the day both locally and nationally. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these speci... See More
The Young Men's Christian Association...
Item #152960
January 01, 1889
THE WATCHMAN, Chicago, 1889 Illustrations, advertisements, and multiple subjects contained within each paper. "Young Men's Christian Association" is within a scroll in the masthead. See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "gen... See More
Financial news...
Item #152959
January 01, 1894
THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1894 Financial and local news with ads, essentially an earlier version of the "Wall Street Journal". See the photo below for an example of the "look" of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. DO NOTE that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have ... See More
Water works pumping engine...
Item #152724
February 26, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 26, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: Pumping Engine For Water Works - Barber Tools - Water Regulator - Leather Dressing Machine & Much More (SEE PHOTOS). These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting adver... See More
Centennial International Exhibition...
Item #152715
May 20, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 20, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following invention(s): "Centennial Grounds & Buildings" & more, with related text.
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being... See More
Coal elevators for loading ships...
Item #152693
February 24, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 24, 1883 Magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then.
Item #152692
April 15, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: April 15, 1882. This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then.
Latest inven tions of the day, from 1881...
Item #152641
April 09, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 9, 1881 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "FLOUR MILLING - THE ELECTRIC MIDDLINGS PURIFIER."
Latest inventions of the day, in 1875...
Item #152633
May 29, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 29, 1875 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "RANDOLPH'S VIRGINIA DITCHER."
Item #152632
October 02, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: October 2, 1875. This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "MEYER'S LIQUID MIXER."
Early grinding knife machine...
Item #152614
December 09, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 9, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "EMERY WHEEL KNIFE-GRINDING MACHINE".
Multiple charge gun...
Item #152612
January 28, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 28, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "THE LYMAN-HASKELL MULTIPLE CHARGE ACCELERATING GUN&q... See More
Engraving precious stones...
Item #152611
January 07, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 7, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. This particular issue has on the front page: "ENGRAVING PRECIOUS STONES".
Early boats of the world...
Item #152610
November 04, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 4, 1876 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "CURIOUS BOATS AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION 1876"... See More
Nice front page print of an early locomotive...
Item #152608
February 20, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892 The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at Chicago" and more.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Fort Jones California...
Item #152600
September 23, 1880
SCOTT VALLEY NEWS, Fort Jones, Calif., Sept. 23, 1880 Numerous "Local Bits" of news on pg. 3. Many ads, including one on the bkpg. for a "Photographic Gallery" which has a small illustration of a photographic studio. A few minor edge tears at the bottom of each leaf, ink advertising stamp in the upper margin of the ftpg., occasional foxing.
Item #152588
October 18, 1878
Here is an interesting full page "Supplement To The Republican" newspaper from Coldwater, Michigan, being the "Speech of J. H. Bennett..." which takes nearly both pages of this singlesheet, save for a few ads on the back page. Their is no Coldwater imprint, but this broadsheet was taken from a bound volume of Coldwater, Michigan, newspapers. Measures about 12 by 17 1/2 inches, some browning and a ... See More
New York...
Item #152576
May 11, 1889
OUR SECOND CENTURY, N.Y., May 11, 1889 Has mostly topical reports and ads, but some commentary as well. A few edge tears, lite wear. Uncut.
Salem Massachusetts...
Item #152573
January 05, 1887
ESSEX COUNTY MERCURY SUPPLEMENT MA Janaury 5, 1887. This 4 page newspaper contains news & stories of the day. Historic. Great reading. SEE PHOTOS
East River Bridge... Blackwell's Island...
Item #152488
April 29, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1882. This issue has much invention news and illustrations including illustration(s) headed: "Progress of the New East River Bridge at Blackwell's Island". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Item #152337
August 02, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY August 2, 1884. This paper has internal prints and article of: A PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY BEING LIGHTED BY THE SUN LAMP (see picture). This paper is in nice condition with minor foxing.
Edison Toy Company meeting...
Item #152254
December 06, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 6, 1890 This paper has an article: EDISON TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING. The article details the annual meeting. This paper is in very nice condition measures about 11 by 15.5 inches and has some minor edge tears with no loss.(see picture).
Item #152240
May 06, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY May 6, 1893. This paper has a front page article and print: 'THE COLUMBIAN NAVAL FESTIVITIES, NEW YORK - THE PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW'(see picture). The internal article and print of THE STATUE OF LIBERITY is especially stunning. This paper is in very nice condition with some minor foxing.
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